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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
PlanPremiumCountryUS DevicePixel 5 My Question or IssueI drive a Mazda Cx-5 and the cigarette lighter is inside the storage compartment NOT in the center console. I do have 2 USB ports in the center console which would work perfectly but there doesn'...
Plan Premium Country US Device Pixel 5 My Question or Issue I drive a Mazda Cx-5 and the cigarette lighter is inside the storage compartment NOT in the center console. I do hav...
Casual Listener
38503 Views
15 replies
0 likes
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...
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...
59032 Views
0 replies
49 likes
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...
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 If you haven't already, you can register for...
Newbie
57762 Views
49 replies
4 likes
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
1911 Views
1 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
18466 Views
31 replies
4 likes
DevicePixel 7 Pro/ Car ThingOperating SystemAndroid 13 My Question or IssueAlmost every time I start my car, the car thing will:Turn on,Show the Spotify Logo,Then will go black with only the backlight visible.None of the dials or buttons work, but it...
Device Pixel 7 Pro/ Car Thing Operating System Android 13 My Question or Issue Almost every time I start my car, the car thing will: Turn on, Show the Spotify Logo, Then will go black...
Moderator
4046 Views
1 replies
0 likes
PlanPremium Country DeviceiPhone SE, car thingOperating Systemios 16 My Question or IssueI bought the Spotify car thing to play music in my car with my Spotify premium account off-line, as I do not have any cellular data. When I try to play music of...
Plan Premium Country Device iPhone SE, car thing Operating System ios 16 My Question or Issue I bought the Spotify car thing to play music in my car with my Spot...
2419 Views
0 replies
0 likes
PlanPremium (Through Starbucks partner benefit)CountryUSA DeviceiPhone 13 MiniOperating SystemiOS 16 My Question or IssueHi! I have a Spotify Premium plan that I get through my employer, Starbucks. As I understand, Car Thing can only be used with a m...
Plan Premium (Through Starbucks partner benefit) Country USA Device iPhone 13 Mini Operating System iOS 16 My Question or Issue Hi! I have a Spotify Premium plan that I get t...
Casual Listener
2157 Views
3 replies
0 likes
PlanPremiumCountryUSAMy Question or IssueI recently signed up for the car thing waiting list prior to the release, but I don't know how to receive one... I know your supposed to be a premium user and I am going to purchase a premium plan as well, wha...
Plan Premium Country USA My Question or Issue I recently signed up for the car thing waiting list prior to the release, but I don't know how to receive one... I know your supposed to be ...
Spotify Star
3526 Views
1 replies
1 likes
PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceSamsung Galaxy 21 I have hundreds of albums saved in my spotify and it seems to me that the albums when using car thing are in random order, not alpha, not by date added, or anything. I cant find a way to change the album or...
Plan Premium Country US Device Samsung Galaxy 21 I have hundreds of albums saved in my spotify and it seems to me that the albums when using car thing are in random order, not alpha, no...
Regular
2560 Views
3 replies
3 likes
I finally received my offer email for Car Thing. I went through the steps to "Add to Cart" and then the next page where I assume I can see my cart does not load. Instead, the page I get reads, "It seems we've hit a dead-end" and gives me a "U-Turn Ba...
I finally received my offer email for Car Thing. I went through the steps to "Add to Cart" and then the next page where I assume I can see my cart does not load. Instead, the page I get reads, "It se...
Spotify Legend
3845 Views
12 replies
4 likes
I've noticed a bug with Car Thing where it'll show the speed my podcast is playing at, but if I tap the button to change it, it doesn't respond. I've noticed it has button-like responses, so it seems like it should change the speed of the podcast. I ...
I've noticed a bug with Car Thing where it'll show the speed my podcast is playing at, but if I tap the button to change it, it doesn't respond. I've noticed it has button-like responses, so it seems...
Casual Listener
2842 Views
2 replies
0 likes
i successfully ordered a car thing, but i was charged twice, once for the prince it's supposed to be ($6.99) and then again for $92!!! i have been trying to contact support for over 24 hours (twitter AND the spotify support chat) and im getting NOTHI...
i successfully ordered a car thing, but i was charged twice, once for the prince it's supposed to be ($6.99) and then again for $92!!! i have been trying to contact support for over 24 hours (twitter...
Spotify Legend
4117 Views
1 replies
0 likes
Hi there! I’m a member of a Duo Premium Plan, and got the confirmation that I’m eligible now to order Car Thing. However, I saw that only the plan manager is allowed to actually place the order, and I do not believe she signed up initially to get on ...
Hi there! I’m a member of a Duo Premium Plan, and got the confirmation that I’m eligible now to order Car Thing. However, I saw that only the plan manager is allowed to actually place the or...
Moderator
4754 Views
1 replies
3 likes
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...
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...
Spotify Star
9885 Views
1 replies
5 likes
