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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...
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...
PlanPremiumCountryHong kongDeviTesla model yOperating SystemTesla 2023.26.9My Question or Issue在tesla 車上使用spotify ，在spotift程式內新增了自己播放清單內，每首下架的歌曲都沒法刪除，佔有每版歌曲位置欄，
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Plan Premium Country Hong kong Devi Tesla model y Operating System Tesla 2023.26.9 My Question or Issue 在tesla 車上使用spotify ，在spotift程式內新增了自己播放清單內，每首下架的歌曲都沒法刪除，佔有每版歌曲位置欄，
Soundenginer1
Visitor
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When you return to the infoscreen in the Polestar 2, currently running P2.5 on the car, and the newest Spotify according to Google Play Store.There's no information anymore, telling you that it is Spotify that's playing, and what song.I mean this inf...
Casual Listener
When you return to the infoscreen in the Polestar 2, currently running P2.5 on the car, and the newest Spotify according to Google Play Store. There's no information anymore, telling you that it is ...
MihailY
Moderator
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7 replies
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PlanPremium family CountryUSDevice(iPhone xsOperating SystemIdk whatever iOS they on now My Question or IssueI have had Spotify since it came out; I upgraded to a premium plan with my family in 2018. The decision to stop supporting Car Thing breaks m...
Regular
Plan Premium family Country US Device (iPhone xs Operating System Idk whatever iOS they on now My Question or Issue I have had Spotify since it came out; I upgraded to ...
zaptoons
Casual Listener
143771 Views
757 replies
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I am associated with a vintage museum in my country, and since the Car Thing is now discontinued, we would like to get an unit (or two - as backup) to add to the collection. Already spoke with Spotify support, who told me I could probably get some he...
Casual Listener
I am associated with a vintage museum in my country, and since the Car Thing is now discontinued, we would like to get an unit (or two - as backup) to add to the collection. Already spoke wi...
NikhilShetty
Visitor
9403 Views
28 replies
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Hello,I share a family plan with 4 other individuals. However, I bought Car Thing thinking it would be great for my van. It was! Now that it’s disconnected, I’m trying to get my refund. I chatted with many service agents and they said I should receiv...
Newbie
Hello, I share a family plan with 4 other individuals. However, I bought Car Thing thinking it would be great for my van. It was! Now that it’s disconnected, I’m trying to get my refund. I chatted w...
Ivelina
Moderator
2661 Views
1 replies
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Anyone in Canada with a discontinued Car Thing- I'd like to purchase one. Please DM if possible!
Casual Listener
Anyone in Canada with a discontinued Car Thing- I'd like to purchase one. Please DM if possible!
Jlsajfj
Casual Listener
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I've had my car thing since December of last year, and minus some small short comings I really enjoy it. I work in appliance repair and I tend to drive for 4 to 5 hours a day in a 2012 Chevy express van, with that said the car thing has been a nice a...
Newbie
I've had my car thing since December of last year, and minus some small short comings I really enjoy it. I work in appliance repair and I tend to drive for 4 to 5 hours a day in a 2012 Chevy express ...
stevecon
Visitor
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27 replies
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I own a VW Golf 7.5 and i' facing issues with my iPhone 12 Pro Max. I have full updates on both. When using Apple Music with my car radio or controls on wheel driver I can browse through a list of all albums, playlists, artists and songs on the car r...
Regular
I own a VW Golf 7.5 and i' facing issues with my iPhone 12 Pro Max. I have full updates on both. When using Apple Music with my car radio or controls on wheel driver I can browse through a l...
Bhotani
Casual Listener
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11 replies
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Can we just recognize the devs that worked on car thing. That thing just works as intended.It amazes me how it quickly it connects to my phone (IPhone). I’ve never had a problem with this. I’ve pretty much started using it next to my computer instead...
Newbie
Can we just recognize the devs that worked on car thing. That thing just works as intended. It amazes me how it quickly it connects to my phone (IPhone). I’ve never had a problem with this....
MrsSpies
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PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceGoogle Pixel 6 ProOperating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueFor most of the past few weeks, when I turn on my car, my Car Thing displays the Spotify logo, blinks once, displays the logo again, then sits at a bla...
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country United States Device Google Pixel 6 Pro Operating System Android My Question or Issue For most of the past few weeks, when I turn on my car, my Car Thing display...
chasemantis
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I’m sure everyone is aware of the discontinuation of the car thing, I’d like to collect them and tinker with them, I know they try and say it can’t be done, but I’ve got a plan . If you’d like to guarantee that it doesn’t become e-waste and goes to a...
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I’m sure everyone is aware of the discontinuation of the car thing, I’d like to collect them and tinker with them, I know they try and say it can’t be done, but I’ve got a plan 😏. If you’d like to g...
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So this isn't connected to the discontinuation of Car Thing and would appreciate it left as a standalone topic so we can have a better discussion about it. Our governor just signed HB 24-1112 into law which applies to (nearly) all electronic devices ...
Casual Listener
So this isn't connected to the discontinuation of Car Thing and would appreciate it left as a standalone topic so we can have a better discussion about it. Our governor just signed HB ...
rtwheato
Music Fan
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1 replies
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PlanPremiumCountryUS DevicePixel 5 My Question or IssueI drive a Mazda Cx-5 and the cigarette lighter is inside the storage compartment NOT in the center console. I do have 2 USB ports in the center console which would work perfectly but there doesn'...
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country US Device Pixel 5 My Question or Issue I drive a Mazda Cx-5 and the cigarette lighter is inside the storage compartment NOT in the center console. I do hav...
whitepawn
Casual Listener
37788 Views
15 replies
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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...
Spotify
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...
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0 replies
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Premium user, iPhone SE (2020)… Car Thing will play whatever playlist it wants, rarely matching what i last played in the car (like at the gas station) or from my phone (after being away from my car for the day). It also constantly resets my shuffle ...
Newbie
Premium user, iPhone SE (2020)… Car Thing will play whatever playlist it wants, rarely matching what i last played in the car (like at the gas station) or from my phone (after being away from my car ...
MihailY
Moderator
5007 Views
1 replies
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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...
Spotify Legend
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 If you haven't already, you can register for...
Sulfey
Newbie
54467 Views
49 replies
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Usually when I get in my car, I select “Media” and last song I had playing from Spotify plays with no issues. For the last month, the song will appear on the screen in my car, but no audio will come out. Even if I try to press play or change the song...
Visitor
Usually when I get in my car, I select “Media” and last song I had playing from Spotify plays with no issues. For the last month, the song will appear on the screen in my car, but no audio will come ...
BuffaloTailg8or
Visitor
6719 Views
2 replies
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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
Newbie
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
Vasil
Moderator
3649 Views
1 replies
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Please I am begging you, this is such a simple fix and such a small car thing update it would take someone 10 minutes to fix. The whole reason I pay for premium is to use offline features. When using the car thing offline, it shows this blue bar on t...
Casual Listener
Please I am begging you, this is such a simple fix and such a small car thing update it would take someone 10 minutes to fix. The whole reason I pay for premium is to use offline features. When using...
Joan
Moderator
3869 Views
1 replies
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Are there any third party sites I can buy a replacement car thing screen from? I just dropped mine while transferring cars and the corner is cracked pretty badly. Unfortunately it is out of warranty so I'll have to get it fixed third partyPlanPremium...
Newbie
Are there any third party sites I can buy a replacement car thing screen from? I just dropped mine while transferring cars and the corner is cracked pretty badly. Unfortunately it is out of warranty ...
enua
Newbie
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