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Spotify says it will refund Car Thing purchases
Spotify says it has quietly begun offering refunds for its soon-to-be-bricked Car Thing. The company told Engadget on Thursday that, as of last Friday, customers with proof of purchase can contact customer service and get their money back for the vehicle streaming device.
Will Shanklin05.30.2024
Spotify’s Car Thing will soon transform into Spotify’s Car Brick
Spotify’s Car Thing, a limited hardware “test” the company began shipping only three years ago, is about to bite the dust. The company wrote on Thursday that the device will “no longer be operational” as of December 9.
Will Shanklin05.23.2024
Spotify's Car Thing player is no longer a thing
Spotify has stopped making its Car Thing player due to demand and supply problems.
Jon Fingas07.27.2022
Spotify's Car Thing can now take calls and control other apps
There's a handy new 'add to queue' feature too.
Kris Holt04.07.2022
Spotify's Car Thing is now available in the US, no invite required
You no longer need an invite to purchase Spotify's Car Thing in the US.
Billy Steele02.22.2022
Spotify's simplified Car View mode is being 'retired'
Spotify has confirmed it's retiring its simplified Car View mode.
Devindra Hardawar11.26.2021
Spotify opens its Car Thing waitlist to all US users
You'll need a Spotify Premium subscription to actually use the music and podcast player though.
Kris Holt10.14.2021
Spotify now has 158 million Premium subscribers
It's slower growth after an explosive 2020, but one that Spotify was expecting.
Daniel Cooper04.28.2021
‘Hey Spotify, play Up First:’ Two weeks with Car Thing
Spotify's Car Thing isn't available for purchase, but you might have a better music streaming option for your drive already.
Billy Steele04.27.2021
Spotify's voice-controlled 'Car Thing' is available for some subscribers
Spotify admitted its voice-controlled in-car streaming player existed in 2019. Now you might have a chance to actually use it.
Billy Steele04.13.2021
Spotify's first hardware is a voice-controlled device for your car
Spotify will begin testing its first hardware device today. Dubbed "Car Thing," it's a voice-controlled music and podcast assistant that reportedly plugs into a car's 12-volt outlet and connects to both the car and the user's phone via Bluetooth. The select group of Premium users who will test Car Thing will be able make requests by saying "Hey, Spotify." And the device will tap into the user's Spotify account for easy access to playlists.
Christine Fisher05.17.2019