Spotify said existing devices will still work and that the company will support units "for the foreseeable future. An email to customers, seen by Insider, shows the discount will be available until Aug.
You can still buy the Car Thing from Spotify's website, for a discounted price of $49.99 (down from $89.99). And while Spotify has said it wasn't looking to compete with other in-car infotainment systems, it was up against stiff competition from the start.īecause many new cars come with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, which also allow drivers to control phone apps through their car's infotainment screen, Car Thing was best suited for older cars with clunky screens, or those without screens at all. It then offered a public waitlist for the Car Thing last October, but it only went on sale for the general public in April.Īccording to the company's website, the Car Thing required a paid Spotify Premium subscription - it wouldn't work with a free Spotify plan. With the provided mounts, you can also clip a magnetic attachment which allows you to remove the. It requires a phone with cellular data and a Spotify Premium account. It does come with a 12v car adapter and with that, you can plug in the also included USB-A to USB-C cable. Spotify is currently holding a summer sale and is offering 40 off Car Thing, making it 49.99 before tax. Spotify first announced the Car Thing in April 2021, offering the gadget to a select few Spotify Premium subscribers on an invite-only basis. The Spotify Car Thing does not come equipped with a rechargeable battery which means to use the device, it will always need to be plugged in.
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