Spotify's Car Thing Discontinued Amid User Workarounds and Refunds

Spotify has officially discontinued its Car Thing accessory, rendering all existing devices non-functional. The Car Thing, launched in April 2021 as Spotify's first hardware product, was designed to facilitate music streaming in vehicles lacking modern infotainment systems. However, due to low demand and supply chain issues, Spotify ceased production just five months after its release. Customers are advised to contact Spotify for refund options by January 14, 2025, and to recycle their devices.