Spotify recently sent an email to its customers informing them that Car Thing will be discontinued and will no longer operate after December 9, 2024. Via touch screen or voice commands.
in a state of extreme confusion and frustration. statement The company said it attributed the shutdown to ” [their] Continuous efforts to streamline [their] Product Supply. The closest the statement came to an apology was: “We know this may be disappointing, but this decision allows us to focus on developing new features and enhancements that ultimately provide a better experience for all Spotify users.”
standalone streaming device as Limited Offer Released in April 2021, it will not be available to the public until February 2022. Just five months later, in July 2022, Spotify declare In its Second quarter earnings report It is discontinuing production.
The Car Thing has always been a confusing little device people are not sure Because it takes up a power port and an air vent while providing… Spotify is something you can do with your phone. But it soon became slightly more useful It’s always a lifesaver for those driving older cars without Android Auto, Apple CarPlay or Bluetooth.
car owner very angry It cost about $90 to purchase a specialized device that became unusable less than three years after its public release. The company has made it clear that it will not release replacement or modified versions, nor will it offer any trade-in options for the device. Consumers are asked to reset their Car Thing devices to factory settings and dispose of them safely “following local e-waste guidelines.”
Some consumers are back and forth Work with Spotify and ask for a refund. They’re disappointed here too, as they get a month of premium Spotify service (priced at $11) at the cost of a $90 gadget that doesn’t work. Others have announced they will permanently switch to Music streaming alternatives.
