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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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Not recognizing it’s own adapter

just got my car thing in and it won’t recognize the adapter that came with it. My car has a 12V input that it calls for. Checked to make sure it was working by putting my phone cable in one of the USB ports and it was able to charge my phone. Any sug...

  • Visitor
  • just got my car thing in and it won’t recognize the adapter that came with it. My car has a 12V input that it calls for. Checked to make sure it was working by putting my phone cable in one of the US...
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Having issues with the power cord

Just got my Car Thing today and I'm sad to say I'm already having issues. The power cord that came with it doesn't want to sit in properly and every time the cord moves in the slightest, it shuts off and I have to move it around til it turns back on....

  • Visitor
  • Just got my Car Thing today and I'm sad to say I'm already having issues. The power cord that came with it doesn't want to sit in properly and every time the cord moves in the slightest, it shuts off...
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No "Car" option in Settings for my iPad Mini

I'm trying to link my Car Thing to an iPad Mini. On my phone, the "Car" option appears in Settings, however on an iPad Mini it does not. App Version is 8.7.52.415 on both devices.

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  • I'm trying to link my Car Thing to an iPad Mini.  On my phone, the "Car" option appears in Settings, however on an iPad Mini it does not.     App Version is 8.7.52.415 on both d...
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Car Thing Display Not Viewable with Polarized Lenses

The display on car thing becomes entirely obscured with wearing polarized eyewear. Makes it unusable if you are using sunglasses while driving (which is 90% of my driving) Included a demonstrative image.

  • Casual Listener
  • The display on car thing becomes entirely obscured with wearing polarized eyewear. Makes it unusable if you are using sunglasses while driving (which is 90% of my driving)   Included a demonst...
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Solved!! Summer Sale Special $89.99

The Car Thing website shows that it's $40 off, but also that it's still $89.99. When I go through to the checkout, the discount isn't shown. How do I redeem the promotion?

  • Visitor
  • The Car Thing website shows that it's $40 off, but also that it's still $89.99. When I go through to the checkout, the discount isn't shown. How do I redeem the promotion?
  • MattSuda
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Issue: Podcast presets start from episode 1

TLDR: Is there a way to get Car Thing presets to start podcasts from where I left off?I’m a big podcast listener and was excited to get the 4 presets on Car Thing to jump back into podcasts quickly on road trips nearly hands-free. It also makes for e...

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  • TLDR: Is there a way to get Car Thing presets to start podcasts from where I left off? I’m a big podcast listener and was excited to get the 4 presets on Car Thing to jump back into podcasts ...
  • MattSuda
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Superuser Contribution Adapter does not fit my American, German, or Japanese made vehicles . . .

The power adapter I received does not fit into any of our cars (American, German & Japanese made vehicles). Any suggestions???

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  • The power adapter I received does not fit into any of our cars (American, German & Japanese made vehicles).  Any suggestions???  
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As a premium subscriber can I het a free car thing device and if so, how do I get it?

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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  • 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  
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Carthing Shipped but with UPS for 3 weeks

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevice My Question or IssueI placed an order SP5040606669 and received a tracking number. Package has been with the shipper for 3 weeks. Please help

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device     My Question or Issue I placed an order SP5040606669 and received a tracking number. Package has been with the shipper for 3 weeks. Plea...
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Superuser Contribution Car thing - Volume issue

PlanPremiumCountryUSA DeviceSamsung Galaxy S21 Ultra My Question or IssueI'm having an ongoing issue where once my car is on and everything is up and running, the volume skips around. I'll adjust it via the wheel on the device or directly from my pho...

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  •   Plan Premium Country USA   Device Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra   My Question or Issue I'm having an ongoing issue where once my car is on and everything is up and running, the ...
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Disable Phone notifications

PlanPremiumDeviceS10+Operating SystemAndroid + Carthing My Question or IssueHi, I'm new with Carthing and the first issue I have is that the phone sound notifications interfere with my music, and it is really annoying.Any idea how to disable those so...

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  •   Plan Premium Device S10+ Operating System Android + Carthing   My Question or Issue Hi, I'm new with Carthing and the first issue I have is that the phone sound notifications i...
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Spotify Car Thing

Did anyone else remember when spotify was sending the car thing out for free? I remember I filled out a form and have email proof and I never received the car thing or any updates on it.

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  • Did anyone else remember when spotify was sending the car thing out for free? I remember I filled out a form and have email proof and I never received the car thing or any updates on it.
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Car Thing and Mobile Data

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceGoogle PixelOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueWhen connected to Car Thing, does Spotify use mobile data to play songs that are already downloaded to the device? In other words, if I ...

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  • Plan Premium Country US Device Google Pixel Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue When connected to Car Thing, does Spotify use mobile da...
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Solved!! Car Thing Queue and Phone Call Features Not Available

PlanPremiumCountryUSA DeviceiPhone 13Operating SystemiOS 15 My Question or IssueHello. I just received my Car Thing today and was disappointed to discover the queue and the phone call features were lacking from my new device. I learned that these fea...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA   Device iPhone 13 Operating System iOS 15   My Question or Issue Hello. I just received my Car Thing today and was disappointed to discover the queue an...
  • MattSuda
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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...
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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.

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  • 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...
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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...

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  • 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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...

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  • 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...
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