Existing devices will perform as intended. Based on several factors, including product demand and supply chain issues, we have decided to stop further production of Car Thing units.
The goal of Spotify’s Car Thing exploration was to better understand in-car listening, and bring audio to a wider range of users and vehicles. Its userbase remains high with 188 million paid subscribers, reported by Tech Crunch. While the company hasn’t found success in the hardware space, it’s doing well in software. Stated in the release, Spotify’s gross margin was negatively impacted by the decision to stop manufacturing the Car Thing. This announcement was made during yesterday’s earnings release. However, we do hope it makes its way here soon, given that many Filipinos still drive older cars.Spotify is no longer making Car Thing, a dashboard accessory that makes using the streaming service easier in your vehicle. Lastly, users must be able to connect their phone to the vehicle’s audio unit whether through Bluetooth, USB or an auxiliary port, since the Car Thing connects to your phone’s Spotify app and mirrors it to the device’s touchscreen.Īs mentioned earlier, the Spotify Car Thing is only available in the United States.
It has larger icons to make inputs easier than tapping away on a mobile phone.įor those who want the Spotify Car Thing, the device requires a power source (12 Volts or USB outlet), users must also be a Spotify premium account member as well. Its interface is supposedly very car-friendly version of its mobile app. The small device features a touchscreen, dial, preset buttons and voice control.
The Car Thing’s main purpose remains the same, it’s supposed to be able to bring and mirror the Spotify listening experience to older cars who don’t have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities.
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