Rivian is launching a full Apple Watch app that lets EV owners lock, unlock, start, and control vehicle functions directly ...

For those who drive a relatively modern vehicle, you can remote start your car using your iPhone, and it's a fairly straightforward process.

With more vehicles getting over-the-air (OTA) updates and even some remote control features via smartphone apps such as Ford's FordPass or Genesis's homegrown effort, new cars are very connected.

Rivian is expanding integration with smartwatches through an Apple Watch app, bringing a suite of remote vehicle controls to the wrist.