Spotify’s attempt to discontinue the Car Thing, a touchscreen and dial interface for music while driving, didn't go as planned. The company sent an email to Car Thing owners, saying they were "switching gears" and encouraging them to remember the good times. However, people were upset when their $90 devices became useless, leading to a public outcry. In response, Spotify eventually relented and issued refunds to Car Thing owners who still had their proof of purchase.
Where Does This Leave Those Using Car Thing at Their Desk?
Some might say your SOL - Sad Out of Luck. But theres a whole industry of smaller devices to control your computer and media. This is where Macropads come in!
A Macropad is a small, customizable keyboard-like device with a limited number of programmable keys, designed to perform specific functions like executing commands or controlling software. Popular among gamers and productivity enthusiasts, Macropads offer a personalized and efficient user experience in various settings.
Spotify's Car Thing can be replaced with a Macropad because it offers customizable controls, greater versatility, and can be tailored to suit your specific needs and preferences, all while being a more cost-effective solution.
The Perfect Replacement!
This where ZMK 9KEN1 Macropad can ease the transition. It features 9 Programable Mechanical Switches and Rotary Encoder (Dial) to allow you to program any sort of actions you want
- Music Play/Pause, Foward/Next
- Key Shortcuts Photoshop, Affinity Photo (Brush
- Discord Mute and Deafen
- Zoom Mute and Video
- Genshin Impact, WoW and other games
- Repetitive Data Entry Inputs
- Works with Locked down work computers (shows as a generic external keyboard)
Including Controlling Spotify
We cant miss the Dial too. Program CW, CCW and Push actions to anything you want
