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. ![]() Easily switch back to Spotify by using presets, or voice, or simply tapping the screen. Control other media: You can now play and control other media on the Car Thing device. You can still buy the Car Thing from Spotify's website, for a discounted price of $49.99 (down from $89.99). Here’s the full scoop on all the new features: Answer phone calls seamlessly: You can now see, answer, and dismiss incoming calls via Car Thing. 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. Its the car upgrade your ears have been begging for. ![]() Spotify first announced the Car Thing in April 2021, offering the gadget to a select few Spotify Premium subscribers on an invite-only basis. Car Thing is Spotifys hardware device designed for your drive. ![]() Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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