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Discussion on Spotify Car Thing Discontinuation

Spotify made the difficult decision to discontinue Car Thing. We wanted to share this news months in advance to ensure that our users had plenty of time to prepare for this change, which is effective December 9. This was not a step we have taken ligh...

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[Car Thing] Setup & troubleshooting guide

Hey folks, glad to see you here! We've put together this guide to help you out along your Car Thing journey. Getting a Car Thing Spoiler (Highlight to read) If you haven't already, you can register for one here. When you successfully register, you'll...

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Superuser Contribution How long it takes for getting the reply for car thing apply?

I applied for car thing almost two weeks. I want to know if I did not get the chance to have a car thing, will I also be noticed? How long for this process?

  • Music Fan
  • I applied for car thing almost two weeks. I want to know if I did not get the chance to have a car thing, will I also be noticed? How long for this process?
  • Novy
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Solved!! Will car thing add navigation function in the next generation?

would like to ask whether the navigation will be added to car thing (only that function)? I thing this is a very good idea.

  • Music Fan
  • would like to ask whether the navigation will be added to car thing (only that function)? I thing this is a very good idea.
  • Chenz6
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When will the car thing be sold in USA?

I am now very fascinated by this product, although I have applied to use it, but I am afraid that my application will not be approved. So, I want to know, will the car thing be sold in USA? if it willm when?

  • Music Fan
  • I am now very fascinated by this product, although I have applied to use it, but I am afraid that my application will not be approved. So, I want to know, will the car thing be sold in USA? if it wil...
  • MattSuda
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Superuser Contribution Welcome!

Hey everyone, Welcome to the Car Thing Community board, we're really excited about this! Car Thing is a new smart player from Spotify that fills your car with music and podcasts you love (currently only available in the US). Designed with drivers and...

  • Spotify
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  • ...eading over to carthing.spotify.com Check out our Support site articles for help with getting, setting up, and using Car Thing. We'll also be here to help, so please reach out with any q...
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Superuser Contribution Carthings for the new member of spotify

PlanFree/PremiumUSA Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System Android My Question or IssueI am now a college student at uiuc. I really enjoyed Spotify's service, and now I realize that you have carthings. Well, my curr...

  • Music Fan
  • ...really enjoyed Spotify's service, and now I realize that you have carthings. Well, my current car is a very old car, without any screen, so I have some difficulty in listening to music.  I r...
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Superuser Contribution Car Thing compatible with 2003 Honda Accord?

I have sorta of a niche (and perhaps rhetorical) question, more particular to my car than anything else. I have a 2003 Honda Accord with a GPS system, but it doesn't come with an aux cord (that has to be put in manually). However, it has a USB port. ...

  • Visitor
  • I have sorta of a niche (and perhaps rhetorical) question, more particular to my car than anything else. I have a 2003 Honda Accord with a GPS system, but it doesn't come with an aux cord (that has t...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Car thing Duo Plan

So I’ve had the Duo Plan for a while on Spotify, and I was that only the owners of the plan (which isn’t me) can buy a car thing.. Does that mean I won’t get a confirmation email after signing up? I wanted to get one and the unfortunate thing is my f...

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  • So I’ve had the Duo Plan for a while on Spotify, and I was that only the owners of the plan (which isn’t me) can buy a car thing.. Does that mean I won’t get a confirmation email after signing up? I ...
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Cant find the Car Thing option in settings

Hi! The title says it all! I cant find the Car Thing option in settings to connect the car thing device. The barcode just brings me to spotify, showing the recommendations menu, nothing more. Ive tried restarting my phone and car thing, updating them...

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  • Hi! The title says it all! I cant find the Car Thing option in settings to connect the car thing device. The barcode just brings me to spotify, showing the recommendations menu, nothing more. Ive tri...
  • MattSuda
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Superuser Contribution Want to suggest how to make Car Thing even better?

Hey folks, Have you set up your Car Thing yet and taken it out for a spin? Was it all you wished it would be? That's great - tell us more over here. Thought of a great feature that would make your rides even more enjoyable? Share it with the Communit...

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  • Hey folks,   Have you set up your Car Thing yet and taken it out for a spin? Was it all you wished it would be? That's great - tell us more over here.   Thought of a great feature t...
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Car Thing could be amazing for Basic Phone users

When I saw the ad for Car Thing I was so completely stoked. I've recently made the switch to a more minimal phone set-up using a Light Phone but have been unable to completely get away from using my old smartphone so I could listen to Spotify and pod...

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  • When I saw the ad for Car Thing I was so completely stoked.    I've recently made the switch to a more minimal phone set-up using a Light Phone but have been unable to completely get away...
  • Luan
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