Tesla has always been seen as the future of in-car entertainment. With its large center display and support for popular built-in apps like YouTube and Netflix, watching videos on the dash in a vehicle is now all but synonymous with Tesla.
That in-app focus may, over time, actually be a mistake, especially considering the announcement that Rivian just made. As part of Google I/O, the company has announced support for not only a native YouTube app but support for Google Cast as well.
Before we get to casting, let’s quickly talk about YouTube. This is where Rivian has gone down the same road as Tesla and added support for a native YouTube app as part of its built-in entertainment offerings. Just like the Tesla experience, you’ll be able to browse, search, and play content directly from the built-in app on your Rivian’s screen.
In addition to Google Cast, we’re excited to offer a native YouTube app in your Rivian’s center display in the coming months. Just head to the YouTube tab within the new Video Application in your center display to browse, search, and play content. As the world’s largest video library, YouTube offers an extensive music catalog, how-to videos and more.
While that’s great, I think the even bigger news is that Rivian has announced support for Google Cast. This will allow you to connect to your Rivian just like you would with your phone and your Chromecast-enabled television and cast content from your phone or tablet to the center screen.
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This won’t only work with YouTube but with any cast-enabled apps including Netflix, Hulu, and any streaming service or video app that supports Google Cast.