![]() ![]() It’s unclear how many Car Thing devices hit the road, but it clearly didn’t catch on with users, who could just as easily pick up their phone and play music while driving (though they shouldn’t) or audio content while parked or on other ways could switch stopped.Ī Spotify executive said Wednesday that they intend to continue supporting existing Car Thing devices and that customers who use them have helped the company get helpful information to guide their decision-making processes when developing new features for people who are streaming Spotify content to their cars. This month, Spotify lowered the price of Car Thing from $90 to $50 as part of a “summer sale” - one that will likely be permanent as the company seeks to liquidate its remaining inventory. It went on sale without an invitation in February. Drivers had to pair their devices with a smartphone via Bluetooth and use the phone’s data plan or files downloaded via the Spotify app to stream audio into the car.Ĭar Thing was announced by Spotify in April 2021 and was available with a special invite for $90. The device plugged into a car’s auxiliary socket and was primarily aimed at users who lacked a screen-based entertainment system in their vehicles. The device also allowed passengers to DJ via the gadget’s oversized control knob and multi-function button. ![]() ![]() It’s designed to help drivers keep their eyes on the road by allowing drivers to use their voice to search for albums, songs, and podcasts. The announcement came on Wednesday during a conference call with investors, after Spotify released its earnings results earlier in the day.Ĭar Thing was a small accessory designed to be attached to a car’s air conditioning vent or other dashboard location. Streaming music service Spotify says it has halted production of Car Thing, its $90 hands-free car accessory designed to make it easier for drivers to play songs and podcasts while driving. (Image courtesy of Spotify, graphic by The Desk) ![]()
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