Spotify to Discontinue Car Thing, Rendering Devices Inoperable

Customers left without refunds or alternatives as Spotify ends support for its first hardware venture by December 9, 2024.

Car Thing, launched in February 2022, will stop functioning entirely after December 9, 2024.
Spotify advises users to factory reset and dispose of the device following local electronic waste guidelines.
No refunds or trade-in options will be provided to Car Thing owners.
The decision is part of Spotify's strategy to streamline its product offerings.
Calls for open-sourcing the device to avoid e-waste have been ignored by Spotify.