The Spotify Car Thing cost $100, but I can't use it anymore. - eviltoast

EDIT: The only reason why I still had it at this point was because I could use it with other apps. However, now that my Spotify Subscription is cancelled, it doesn’t work with anything. It’s mildly infuriating because today, I can’t still use it with other apps like I was able to yesterday.

Please don’t make the same mistake I made. No one should buy this.

  • elscallr@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I just use a Bluetooth -> aux adapter and my phone on a mount. Never wanted a screen on my dash.

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        1 year ago

        Even USB-C is lacking as far as volume is concerned. I recently had to upgrade my 8-year-old phone to a new model that only has USB-C and no audio jack. My car has an aux-in plug and I got an adapter for the new phone, but the max volume is only about half what the old phone was. How the fuck am I supposed to destroy my hearing with USB-C?

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          1 year ago

          When playing music from USB-C the audio precessing is happening in the adapter, not the phone. You may want to get a different/better adapter and that should solve your problem with low volume.

          This one from Amazon sounds good, gets crazy loud, and is very inexpensive:

          USB Type C to 3.5mm Female Headphone Jack Adapter https://a.co/d/40sa5qF

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          1 year ago

          The limitation on volume is mildly irritating, but I only notice it every once in a while.

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        1 year ago

        Then they should build an adapter that doesn’t need a UI. I’d use it. Maybe I’ll build it… WPS makes one button wifi connections an option.