It’s still available online for now at a discounted price of $49.99. Spotify’s Car Thing was first available as invite-only in April of last year but has since expanded access to everyone. This initiative has unlocked helpful learnings, and we remain focused on the car as an important place for audio.ĩto5Mac has previously reviewed the Spotify Car Thing and found it to be a decent device for under $100. Existing devices will perform as intended. While that seems like a hard sell, it actually does make some sense for those who dont have Apple CarPlay or. The release includes updated software allowing customers to see incoming calls on their mobile. (Image credit: Spotify) Oh, and youll pay 89.99 to get a Car Thing of your own. Based on several factors, including product demand and supply chain issues, we have decided to stop further production of Car Thing units. The Spotify Car Thing was made available in February 2022. It’s a little smaller and slimmer than a smartphone, and its most noticeable feature is the large. The goal of Spotify’s Car Thing exploration was to better understand in-car listening, and bring audio to a wider range of users and vehicles. The 90 Car Thing is a smart player that connects to your phone and car for hands-free music.
Its userbase remains high with 188 million paid subscribers, reported by Tech Crunch. While the company hasn’t found success in the hardware space, it’s doing well in software.
Stated in the release, Spotify’s gross margin was negatively impacted by the decision to stop manufacturing the Car Thing. This announcement was made during yesterday’s earnings release. Spotify is no longer making Car Thing, a dashboard accessory that makes using the streaming service easier in your vehicle. That means this device is not even connected to internet, as it has no wi-fi.
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