Spotify’s Car Thing: What You Need to Know
In February 2022, Spotify introduced Car Thing, a car accessory designed to enhance your music and podcast listening experience on the go. However, despite its initial launch, Car Thing didn’t quite meet the expectations set by its creators and was discontinued later that year. Now, Spotify has announced that all Car Thing devices will stop working at the end of 2024.
What You Should Know:
– If you own a Car Thing, it will continue to function until December 9, 2024.
– While Car Thing aimed to provide a convenient way to enjoy audio content in your car, it fell short compared to Android Auto or CarPlay displays.
– Spotify recently notified users via email and on the Car Thing website about the impending shutdown.
– The reason behind Spotify’s decision to disable Car Thing devices completely remains unclear.
What You Can Do:
– If you own a Car Thing, Spotify advises performing a factory reset before disposing of the device to protect your credentials.
While this news may come as a disappointment to some users who were assured that their existing devices would continue to work as intended, it’s important to follow Spotify’s guidance and prepare for the discontinuation of Car Thing by the end of 2024. Stay tuned for more updates on telecommunications trends and developments from Phones Canada!
