
However, Car Thing is no more, with Spotify confirming to Tech Crunch that it won’t be making any more of the device, which neatly clipped to the air vents on the car dashboard. With “Hey Spotify” voice commands, and the ability to answer calls and control media from other apps, it made for a handy alternative to expensive after-market systems rocking CarPlay and Android Auto. The device is essentially a touchscreen display that can be fitted to any car, providing voice control and media playback via a Bluetooth link (or 3.5mm connection) to your smartphone.

The $90 Car Thing for Spotify Premium subscribers was a neat solution for drivers without the ability to access CarPlay or Android Auto.


Spotify has confirmed that it’s neat little Car Thing gadget has been discontinued, meaning UK drivers will never have the opportunity to buy one.
