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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...
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...
Newbie
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49 replies
4 likes
My phone connects to my Car Thing via Bluetooth when I turn the car on, and then I plug my phone into my USB port in my car to play the music through the car speakers. In the last couple of days, I’ll plug my phone in like normal, it’ll show that it’...
My phone connects to my Car Thing via Bluetooth when I turn the car on, and then I plug my phone into my USB port in my car to play the music through the car speakers. In the last couple of days, I’l...
Visitor
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2 replies
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Originally set up Spotify in CA 12+years ago. Been living in Oregon. Last year Purchased a 2018 tacoma truck and Spotify will connect via Bluetooth work and then randomly just stops. Mid song. When I get it back on it restarts the song all over. Whil...
Originally set up Spotify in CA 12+years ago. Been living in Oregon. Last year Purchased a 2018 tacoma truck and Spotify will connect via Bluetooth work and then randomly just stops. Mid song. When I...
Moderator
4100 Views
1 replies
0 likes
PlanPremiumCountryUSADevicePixel 4XLOperating System1998 Mercedes-Benz E320 My Question or IssueMy car thing does not recognize its own adapter, the adapter that came from the box, when plugged into my cigarette lighter. i only got it working when I ...
Plan Premium Country USA Device Pixel 4XL Operating System 1998 Mercedes-Benz E320 My Question or Issue My car thing does not recognize its own adapter, the adapter that came from th...
Casual Listener
60356 Views
36 replies
7 likes
PlanFamily/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 11, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 16, Windows 10,etc.)TeslaMy Question or Issue
Plan Family/Premium Country Device (iPhone 11, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 16, Windows 10,etc.) Tesla My Question or Issue
Spotify Star
8019 Views
3 replies
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PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceCar ThingOperating SystemNot applicable My Question or IssueThe two shell pieces detached, and the ribbon that attaches the screen to the motherboard is unplugged. How do I secure the two pieces and reconnect the ribbon?
Plan Premium Country US Device Car Thing Operating System Not applicable My Question or Issue The two shell pieces detached, and the ribbon that attaches the screen to the motherboa...
Spotify Star
1801 Views
1 replies
0 likes
PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 13 ProOperating SystemIOS 16 My Question or IssueHi all, My Car thing seems to have stopped connecting to my phone via Bluetooth after I updated to the latest IOS 16. Every time I forget both devices from one another...
Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 13 Pro Operating System IOS 16 My Question or Issue Hi all, My Car thing seems to have stopped connecting to my phone via Bluetooth after I upd...
Spotify Legend
27498 Views
31 replies
0 likes
PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 13 ProOperating SystemiOS 15.1 My Question or IssueWhen starting my car, my phone's Bluetooth will connect to my Car Thing before it connects to my car radio. When my phone connects to my car radio, my phon...
Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 13 Pro Operating System iOS 15.1 My Question or Issue When starting my car, my phone's Bluetooth will connect to my Car Thing before ...
Newbie
17922 Views
31 replies
4 likes
Plan PremiumCountry DeviceTesla carOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueHello, I can not listen Elvis songs, none of them, it always choose random song from another performer.
Plan Premium Country Device Tesla car Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue Hello, I can not listen Elvis songs, none of th...
Regular
8785 Views
8 replies
1 likes
PlanPremiumCountryEUDevice(iPhone 11pro, Samsung Galaxy S22, Volvo S90)Operating System(iOS 17.) My Question or Issuewhy songs quality via cable in my Volvo is poor? When I play Spotify through Bluetooth the quality is awesome.
Plan Premium Country EU Device (iPhone 11pro, Samsung Galaxy S22, Volvo S90) Operating System (iOS 17.) My Question or Issue why songs quality via cable in my Volvo is poor? When I p...
Spotify Legend
3201 Views
9 replies
0 likes
Hello everyone, I know Car Thing is no longer being made and I imagine updates have stopped too. So this request is probably a long shot. I still use my Car Thing on my desktop computer (and love it) but there are 2 messages when using it that drive ...
Hello everyone, I know Car Thing is no longer being made and I imagine updates have stopped too. So this request is probably a long shot. I still use my Car Thing on my desktop computer (and...
Newbie
5028 Views
1 replies
2 likes
Plan - PremiumCountry - USADevice - (iPhone 15 Pro)Operating System - (iOS 17.2.1 ) I have a 2023 Tesla Model 3 and am using Spotify Premium to listen to music.Great for the most part but I have at least 100 mp3’s that are either out of print tunes a...
Plan - Premium Country - USA Device - (iPhone 15 Pro) Operating System - (iOS 17.2.1 ) I have a 2023 Tesla Model 3 and am using Spotify Premium to listen to music. Great ...
Moderator
3185 Views
3 replies
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I first got my Car Thing in early May. When I was first setting it up, I followed all of the directions correctly and I ran into an issue. The Car Thing said continue in the Spotify app or something similar to that. I already had the app open and my ...
I first got my Car Thing in early May. When I was first setting it up, I followed all of the directions correctly and I ran into an issue. The Car Thing said continue in the Spotify app or something ...
Casual Listener
9279 Views
9 replies
4 likes
PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDevicePixel 5aOperating SystemAndroid 12 My Question or IssueMost times when I start up Car Thing in my car it does not connect to my Android phone. It says Phone Disconnected. Sometimes it will eventually connect to ph...
Plan Premium Country United States Device Pixel 5a Operating System Android 12 My Question or Issue Most times when I start up Car Thing in my car it does not connect to my A...
Casual Listener
8001 Views
7 replies
1 likes
CarPlay won't adjust the volume on my phone when using the knob. When I turn the knob, the volume bar shows up and updates, but it doesn't change the volume on my phone. It works correctly when I adjust the volume with the phone buttons, and I can se...
CarPlay won't adjust the volume on my phone when using the knob. When I turn the knob, the volume bar shows up and updates, but it doesn't change the volume on my phone. It works correctly when ...
Casual Listener
8560 Views
10 replies
0 likes
If I am listening to a playlist in my car created for me by spotify and I hear a song I would like to add to one of my own playlists, is there a simple way to select it and specify which of my playlists to add it too?
If I am listening to a playlist in my car created for me by spotify and I hear a song I would like to add to one of my own playlists, is there a simple way to select it and specify which of my playli...
Moderator
1809 Views
1 replies
0 likes
when connected to Bluetooth only it plays normally but when connected to android auto it only plays audio through the front speakers. i checked at car setting and they are set normally i think its either spotty of android auto having a setting setup ...
when connected to Bluetooth only it plays normally but when connected to android auto it only plays audio through the front speakers. i checked at car setting and they are set normally i think its ei...
Moderator
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1 replies
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i got my car thing in late march, and i have not been able to get it to work. it connects to my phone and car, but it is stuck on the pink “take a tour” screen. i cant press anything on the screen and cant interact. i’ve reconnected it many times, an...
i got my car thing in late march, and i have not been able to get it to work. it connects to my phone and car, but it is stuck on the pink “take a tour” screen. i cant press anything on the screen an...
Newbie
3156 Views
4 replies
0 likes
PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI plugged my car thing into the port with the adapter that came with it in my car, which is l...
Plan Free/Premium Country Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue I plugg...
Visitor
12717 Views
16 replies
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PAGUÉ EL SERVICIO POR UN AÑO Y VENCE EN ENERO DEL 2024, NO SE COMO HACER PARA QUE EN MI AUTO FUCIONE EL SPOTIFITY
PAGUÉ EL SERVICIO POR UN AÑO Y VENCE EN ENERO DEL 2024, NO SE COMO HACER PARA QUE EN MI AUTO FUCIONE EL SPOTIFITY
Moderator
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1 replies
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Aucune des informations ci-dessous n’est requise. Cependant, plus vous nous fournirez, plus il nous sera facile d'essayer de vous aider.PlanPremiumPaysFranceAppareil(Xiaomi 10liteSystème opérateur(AndroidMa question ou mon problèmeBonjour, mon téléph...
Aucune des informations ci-dessous n’est requise. Cependant, plus vous nous fournirez, plus il nous sera facile d'essayer de vous aider. Plan Premium Pays France Appareil (Xiaomi 10lite Systèm...
Moderator
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1 replies
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