djc6

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   by djc6 2y ago

   I reached out to them to get a refund for my Car Thing - and they actually sent me an email asking for my checking account number and routing number to be sent to them VIA EMAIL. And presumably into their ticket system where future hackers
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   by djc6 2y ago

   Here is a poll on Spotify's community asking to open source it - already almost 800 "signatures": https://community.spotify.com/t5/Live-Ideas/Car-Thing-Develo...
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   by djc6 2y ago

   Seems maybe its already been hacked: https://www.xda-developers.com/spotify-car-thing-root/
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   by djc6 2y ago

   Car Thing is just a bluetooth remote control for Spotify or other audio applications. The music still comes from the phone - to the car's speaker system via whatever method your phone is connected (bluetooth, aux jack, etc..)
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   by djc6 2y ago

   I've really enjoyed using the Car Thing in my 14 year old Mazda CX9. My car shows no signs of failing, so I don't anticipate replacing it anytime soon for one with Carplay. The Car Thing is so much more convenient than unlocking