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Discussion on Spotify Car Thing Discontinuation

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...

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[Car Thing] Setup & troubleshooting guide

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...

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  • JesseNewsom
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Does it work with Offline Playlists?

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 simply want to know if/how this device would work with data turned off on your phone using ...

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  • 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 simpl...
  • MattSuda
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Didn’t receive an order number or email

I recently just purchased car thing because of the sale and after i bought it i went to check and see if i got a confirmation email. I didn’t receive any indication of when i’m going to get it. The payment still went through on my bank account.

  • Newbie
  • I recently just purchased car thing because of the sale and after i bought it i went to check and see if i got a confirmation email. I didn’t receive any indication of when i’m going to get it. The p...
  • Billy-J
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Superuser Contribution Can I use Car Thing with a different magnet base?

I was wondering about what type of magnet can be used with the Car Thing. I already have an existing setup in my truck with RAM Mounts, and I was wondering if I would be able to use something like the RAM Magnetic Ball Base with Car Thing?https://www...

  • Newbie
  • I was wondering about what type of magnet can be used with the Car Thing. I already have an existing setup in my truck with RAM Mounts, and I was wondering if I would be able to use something like th...
  • Vasil
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Superuser Contribution Why not just enable voice prompts? How is this better?

PremiumUSASamsung Galaxy S10Android OreoVery old Hyundai (aux cable)Hi, my son just got his driver's license and I'm having him set up voice control in both Spotify and Google Assistant. I figure once they're customized he won't ever need to take his...

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  •   Premium USA Samsung Galaxy S10 Android Oreo Very old Hyundai (aux cable) Hi, my son just got his driver's license and I'm having him set up voice control in both Spotify and Google ...
  • Kiril
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Superuser Contribution Car Thing confirmation email

Yesterday I received an email about getting the car thing. I responded to the email and it said check for a confirmation email but I never got it. I have checked my junk and spam and nothing. If I revisit the page it just tells me I am signed up and ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Yesterday I received an email about getting the car thing. I responded to the email and it said check for a confirmation email but I never got it. I have checked my junk and spam and nothing. If I ...
  • corynnie
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Does Car Thing work with a Starbucks Partner plan?

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...

  • Casual Listener
  • 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...
  • ncholman
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Superuser Contribution My Spotify CT was stolen :( Spotify help?

I know this is a long shot, but last night my CT was stolen out of my car. My first question is....does Spotify HQ have any way to deactivate it since it's stolen? My other question is....do I need to be worried about my Spotify account being comprom...

  • Casual Listener
  • I know this is a long shot, but last night my CT was stolen out of my car.    My first question is....does Spotify HQ have any way to deactivate it since it's stolen?    My ot...
  • Alex
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Superuser Contribution Return Car Thing

I purchased a Car Thing for my son and then we upgraded his car stereo, and the Car Thing is no longer useful as the service is built into the stereo. Can I return it, it's been since before Christmas, and I've tried to sell it on Facebook with no lu...

  • Casual Listener
  • I purchased a Car Thing for my son and then we upgraded his car stereo, and the Car Thing is no longer useful as the service is built into the stereo. Can I return it, it's been since before Christma...
  • amy-rose-petal
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Superuser Contribution Does not work with a Pixel 5a keeps losing the ph connection which makes it useless

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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Can I play Spotify via Car Thing using Bose Soundlink speaker since I can’t connect to my car speake

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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  • MattSuda
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Car Thing Fuse Tap

Hey all! Had a quick general question here, Has anyone bothered to tap in the USB wire it comes with into your fuse? So it powers on when you power on your car? I was thinking of purchasing a longer wire for it, tapping into a fuse, therefore hiding ...

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  • Hey all! Had a quick general question here,   Has anyone bothered to tap in the USB wire it comes with into your fuse? So it powers on when you power on your car?    I was thinking...
  • jwallace2040
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Superuser Contribution Issue with my Spotify application with BMW

Since two weeks ago, my Spotify application on the Media content at my BMW stopped to work properly. I am connected, I do see all the content., my playlists etc, however, once I choose any song to play there is no sound and radio continue to play for...

  • Casual Listener
  • Since two weeks ago, my Spotify application on the Media content at my BMW stopped to work properly. I am connected, I do see all the content., my playlists etc, however, once I choose any song to pl...
  • Jeremy
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Car Thing stuck on Repeat

PlanPremiumCountry. United StatesDeviceGoogle Pixel 6 ProOperating SystemAndroid 12 My Question or Issue: Since the Update, my Car Thing has been stuck on Repeat. It used to be that Car Thing would create a Song Radio based on the music I am listenin...

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  • Plan Premium Country.  United States Device Google Pixel 6 Pro Operating System Android 12   My Question or Issue:   Since the Update, my Car Thing has been stuck on Repeat....
  • Yordan
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Superuser Contribution I very want to get Think in Belarus. I am excited of this gadget

Hello, fan of Spotify and technical support. When I knew that it's possible to use Spotify in Belarus, I didn't wait a minute. And now, when it's created this awesome gadget I also want to get it. How can I do this? Thx a lot

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  • Hello, fan of Spotify and technical support. When I knew that it's possible to use Spotify in Belarus, I didn't wait a minute. And now, when it's created this awesome gadget I also want to get it. Ho...
  • MattSuda
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Can you get Car thing for free if you purchase a spotify premium account for the first time?

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...

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  •   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 ...
  • Billy-J
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Superuser Contribution Mounting to a motorcycle

Any suggestions on how to mount this to a motorcycle? That'd be pretty nice to have it on there, I just worry the magnet on its own isn't enough to hold it down, nor do I really know how I'd attach it.

  • Newbie
  • Any suggestions on how to mount this to a motorcycle? That'd be pretty nice to have it on there, I just worry the magnet on its own isn't enough to hold it down, nor do I really know how I'd attach i...
  • KingKronick
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify crashes when connecting to Car Thing

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceOnePlus 9 Pro (from factory)Operating SystemAndroid 12 OxygenOS(LE2125_11_C.47) My Question or IssueWhen I try to connect my Spotify Car Thing the app will crash and no longer open. To get the app to reopen I must clear stor...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country US Device OnePlus 9 Pro (from factory) Operating System Android 12 OxygenOS(LE2125_11_C.47)   My Question or Issue When I try to connect my Spotify Car Thing the a...
  • Lizardman301
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Superuser Contribution Will not turn on

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue My device will not turn on anymore.

  • Casual Listener
  • 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  M...
  • Jeremy
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Superuser Contribution Does anybody see this pointless?

Okay I was part of the free trial before this was released, this was about 3 years ago I believe. Anyway I loved it cause my music didn't stop playing even if I had a call coming in. Now I was excited that they officially released it and now it's lik...

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  • Okay I was part of the free trial before this was released, this was about 3 years ago I believe. Anyway I loved it cause my music didn't stop playing even if I had a call coming in. Now I was excite...
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