I 100% get what you're saying about the phone, I put it on do not disturb and only allow people close to me to call. It's like muscle memory to automatically open certain apps when on the phone
I just bought one after seeing your video since they are $30 now! I was just wondering how you mounted it to your desk as I would like a similar set up. Great vid btw!
You have to play around with some of the attachments. The one I found to work best is the air vent attachment. You can then prop up the spotify car thing with it.
@@ChrisXia That's actually clever. I used to have mine mounted to the bottom corner of my 34" ultrawide monitor but have since moved it to sit on top of my Megalodon 3 knob macro pad using a Scosche magnet mount.
I just got mine yesterday and the only reason why I'm also using it at my desktop right now is purely due to laziness. I didn't feel like setting it up in my car. But honestly it's been amazing for the same reasons you mentioned in this video and if it wasn't so expensive at $80, I'd probably buy another one just so I could keep one in my car and the other here at my PC.
Hi Chris, this was just pot on sale by Spotify for $29 and I just snapped it up. The product page mentions having to use a 12V power source (I guess a cigarette lighter) but in your video you mention you can just connect it to USB? Is that the only wired connector you needed? Thanks and great video!
It was giving me that warning too even when plugged into the car. Just hold the power button again after the warning comes up and it should start like normal
You may be able to skip past that. Or, need to plug into a USB port that has more power. I had same issue till plugged into a USB-C port. Luckily I had the adapter to do handy. If no, try a wall charger that has more power...
You have to make sure that the Car Thing is getting enough power. It's possible the power block you're using isn't supplying enough power. You don't need the adapter it came with.
does anyone know what the technical limitation is that prevents it from connecting to a MacBook instead of a phone? Is there some bluetooth profile issue or something? seems like a ridiculous thing to leave out.
Can I plug this device into a portable charger and old speakers that only have an Aux cord as a solution to the old speakers not being Bluetooth compatible?
I got it to connect directly by mistake of having it set up like this gentleman said but then connecting the phone that was paired with it to a separate BT speaker. After connecting the device was just connected directly to the pc. Not really sure what happened but I'm happy never the less. Also wondered if you could pair it through the pc web cam and the qr code. Long shot but maybe..
did you try to connect to ur pc instead of ur phone off rip ? or did you have it connected to ur phone first and then accidentally connect it to ur pc? im sick of having to switch where I want my music playing.
I just plugged it into my computer and it says use car think with car adapter provided? How did you bypass this with the computer. I can't find any articles about it.
just hold the power button on the topside above the knob. idk about now but the spotify app doesnt forcefully control my pc to play what i want to, instead it plays through my phone speakers
I’m looking at grabbing one of these and using it for multi-room audio. I’m wondering if you can select the speaker it plays to from the Car Thing directly or is that only possible from the PC application?
It just controls whatever is playing spotify - search spotify, play playlists, radio, device volume, and albums. It is an awesome little device but is being controlled by your phone first.
Doesn't work with volume wheel because it won't connect directly to PC so wheel changes volume on phone even when playing from PC speakers and phone is connected to PC. EDIT: uses spotify volume on PC, not PC volume, so I never visually saw it or noticed since spotify was at 100 and pc was at 4 and was increasing lol
just hold the power button on the topside above the knob. idk about now but the spotify app doesnt forcefully control my pc to play what i want to, instead it plays through my phone speakers
This was thr plan when I bought and works great for it! I'm over waiting for spotify to go high def (maybe they should have devoted the resources to that endeavor instead?!) So now on the hunt to repurpose to, say Amazon music, and ditch spotify. ::sigh::
Does anyone know how to connect it to my PC? I tried plugging the cable into my USB port and it says that the car thing needs the car charger to power on.
@@deanhiggins1338 I snagged one immediately when I saw that. I’m using it right now, it’s surprisingly easier than pulling out my phone or alt-tabbing to Spotify. Worth it.
I'm hoping a hack comes out to be able to use it as like a mini monitor on your computer, just for stuff like media controls, or who knows what. Maybe a pseudo stream deck, that you can program macros into. Or a way to connect it to your home's Google/Apple/Amazon/Home Assistant smart setup, and control lights, audio/music, and other smart functions.
Damn. I get you’re probably attempting to be constructive, but when that’s all you say it just seems kinda off-putting. Didn’t mention anything positive about the video. Idk. Hope your day is great but please try to point out the positives when you comment on a video. This isn’t my video but I know how much effort goes into a video like this.
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If they let it connect to the pc, it would sell like crazy.
yeah we rly need the desk thing version
@@OverWims just found one outside my house, have an old portable that works with it so I'm gonna keep it for my pc setup
It connects to my desktop via bluetooth with no problems
I'd definitely buy it.
@@nbkedd how did you get it do that?
I 100% get what you're saying about the phone, I put it on do not disturb and only allow people close to me to call. It's like muscle memory to automatically open certain apps when on the phone
You know what would be perfect? An old scrollwheel ipod with a spotify OS, so you can synch your spotify music to it just like the mighty vibe...
Honestly confused as to why people haven’t tried to hack this thing and make it a media remote….
I just got mine, and plan to do the same here when not in my car, or better yet, use it as part of my sim racing rig
I just bought one after seeing your video since they are $30 now! I was just wondering how you mounted it to your desk as I would like a similar set up. Great vid btw!
You have to play around with some of the attachments. The one I found to work best is the air vent attachment. You can then prop up the spotify car thing with it.
@@ChrisXia That's actually clever. I used to have mine mounted to the bottom corner of my 34" ultrawide monitor but have since moved it to sit on top of my Megalodon 3 knob macro pad using a Scosche magnet mount.
Very well put together video. Subscribed for the quality!
I just got mine yesterday and the only reason why I'm also using it at my desktop right now is purely due to laziness. I didn't feel like setting it up in my car. But honestly it's been amazing for the same reasons you mentioned in this video and if it wasn't so expensive at $80, I'd probably buy another one just so I could keep one in my car and the other here at my PC.
It's on sale right now!
How’d you get it to work mine says use adapter to power car thing
@@renezavala2167 same for me
$30 now
@@renezavala2167 hold down the settings button to the right of the fourth preset and it should reboot the car thing making it work
Good content. I just ordered mine on sale. Im going to have this "thing" with me at all times now.
Loved the reading skit!
Now that this has been discontinued by Spotify... I have an expensive paperweight.
Any ideas of what to do with it?
Hi Chris, this was just pot on sale by Spotify for $29 and I just snapped it up. The product page mentions having to use a 12V power source (I guess a cigarette lighter) but in your video you mention you can just connect it to USB? Is that the only wired connector you needed? Thanks and great video!
It was giving me that warning too even when plugged into the car. Just hold the power button again after the warning comes up and it should start like normal
I used an apple power brick and it worked fine! I think the source just needs to be able to provide enough power.
@@juanandrade2390 life saver
thank you
Can you do a tutorial on how to set it up? Mine refuses to continue on the set up thing without it being plugged into a car adapter
try a portable, mine kept asking for that when connecting it to my pc but I hooked it up to an anker portable charger and it works
You may be able to skip past that. Or, need to plug into a USB port that has more power. I had same issue till plugged into a USB-C port. Luckily I had the adapter to do handy. If no, try a wall charger that has more power...
press the upper far left button and the upper far right button at the same time to by pass it
@@Aussy84 thank you!
Damnn buddy. I got 90 one year and that was a stretch....nice ✊️
Yes, more videos!
You're great. 👍🏻
This is a great idea.
Love your videos, thank you
Thanks for watching man!
Someone need to make a custom firmware for it. Maybe use it as a stream deck with virtual buttons and stuff
I was thinking the same thing the second I saw it. I haven't seen any cfw for the car thing yet unfortunately
I’m trying to power it but every time it says that I need to use the adapter that it came with. What can I do
You have to make sure that the Car Thing is getting enough power. It's possible the power block you're using isn't supplying enough power. You don't need the adapter it came with.
Either get a usb c PD block or bypass the warning by holding far left and right buttons
You should do a set up video
Ok so I have an issue, my Spotify is on my PC and phone but playing two different song, how do i fix it?
does anyone know what the technical limitation is that prevents it from connecting to a MacBook instead of a phone? Is there some bluetooth profile issue or something? seems like a ridiculous thing to leave out.
Got an issue couple weeks now where I couldn't turn up the volume up or down via car thing while playing on pc. Does someone know how to fix it?
Can I plug this device into a portable charger and old speakers that only have an Aux cord as a solution to the old speakers not being Bluetooth compatible?
This does not have an Aux cord jack. It's only bluetooth.
It can work with a portable if it provides enough power.
I got it to connect directly by mistake of having it set up like this gentleman said but then connecting the phone that was paired with it to a separate BT speaker. After connecting the device was just connected directly to the pc. Not really sure what happened but I'm happy never the less. Also wondered if you could pair it through the pc web cam and the qr code. Long shot but maybe..
did you try to connect to ur pc instead of ur phone off rip ? or did you have it connected to ur phone first and then accidentally connect it to ur pc? im sick of having to switch where I want my music playing.
30 bucks was a steal this shits dope
I just plugged it into my computer and it says use car think with car adapter provided? How did you bypass this with the computer. I can't find any articles about it.
just hold the power button on the topside above the knob. idk about now but the spotify app doesnt forcefully control my pc to play what i want to, instead it plays through my phone speakers
are you able to use it on a ps5
I’m looking at grabbing one of these and using it for multi-room audio. I’m wondering if you can select the speaker it plays to from the Car Thing directly or is that only possible from the PC application?
It just controls whatever is playing spotify - search spotify, play playlists, radio, device volume, and albums.
It is an awesome little device but is being controlled by your phone first.
I’m curious as to how you read a book and listen to music lol. But good shit. I thought about using my Spotify thing in my house or my work car.
nice, just got mine for $30, pretty excited!
i get a "use adapter" error when trying to do this in home... any help ? do i need a special cord or power block?
You have to make sure that the Car Thing is getting enough power. It's possible the power block you're using isn't supplying enough power.
press & hold the settings button (far right)
i am trying to set it up at my desk, but it says that i need to use the adapter that came with it. how can i get around this?
press the upper far left button and the upper far right button at the same time to by pass it
You need a stable power supply!
@@Korokly you actually only need to press the settings button. its the one on the far right.
Doesn't work with volume wheel because it won't connect directly to PC so wheel changes volume on phone even when playing from PC speakers and phone is connected to PC. EDIT: uses spotify volume on PC, not PC volume, so I never visually saw it or noticed since spotify was at 100 and pc was at 4 and was increasing lol
how do you connect to PC?
how did u get it to work with plugging it into your pc for some reason its not enough power in any port i place it into
A regular iphone power plug cube works too! Plug it into an outlet.
Yeah i know that thats what ive been doing but wanted it to power on when my pc did but thanks anyway
I can’t get it to play using the car setup they gave me but I’ve tried multiple USB bricks but nothing works. It can’t get enough power to run on.
press the upper far left button and the upper far right button at the same time to by pass it
every time i plug mine to my laptop it just says use with provided adapter
just hold the power button on the topside above the knob. idk about now but the spotify app doesnt forcefully control my pc to play what i want to, instead it plays through my phone speakers
Subscribed, thank you.
This was thr plan when I bought and works great for it! I'm over waiting for spotify to go high def (maybe they should have devoted the resources to that endeavor instead?!) So now on the hunt to repurpose to, say Amazon music, and ditch spotify. ::sigh::
Does anyone know how to connect it to my PC? I tried plugging the cable into my USB port and it says that the car thing needs the car charger to power on.
When the warning appears just hold the power button again till the warning goes away and it boots like normal
I just used an apple usb brick and was good to go!
It's definitely a good buy now. It's $30 as of right now
if this was $35 it would sell like crazy
It's on sale right now for $40
@@deanhiggins1338 I snagged one immediately when I saw that. I’m using it right now, it’s surprisingly easier than pulling out my phone or alt-tabbing to Spotify. Worth it.
Sale for 30 rn
Where can I get it?
Do a Google search for "buy spotify car thing" - carthing.spotify.com
and, jump forward to 2024 - the thing is e-waste... but thanks for the video anyways :)
I'm hoping a hack comes out to be able to use it as like a mini monitor on your computer, just for stuff like media controls, or who knows what.
Maybe a pseudo stream deck, that you can program macros into.
Or a way to connect it to your home's Google/Apple/Amazon/Home Assistant smart setup, and control lights, audio/music, and other smart functions.
can this be connected to pc?
Yes, I'm doing it now...
@@internetselling HOW DID YOU GET IT TO connect?
hello kitty!
Don't forget to mention that you need Spotify premium
I don’t use my personal phone, I use a iPad.
I listen to A Lot of music. But CT isn’t worth buying.
I use it with my iPad, got it for $40 and love it...
It’s 30$ rn
Can someone do a Car Thing Bumpboxx mod?
you need to mix your audio better my man, it sounds muffled.
Damn. I get you’re probably attempting to be constructive, but when that’s all you say it just seems kinda off-putting.
Didn’t mention anything positive about the video.
Idk. Hope your day is great but please try to point out the positives when you comment on a video. This isn’t my video but I know how much effort goes into a video like this.
Holy shit, Reid18?!
I used to watch your halo 2 montages back in like 2006!
Legend!
@@GayPornStuntman420 Hahahahaha. Hell yes!