Carthios journal
Make the little screen useful again.
Guides for reusing Spotify’s discontinued Car Thing—from firmware experiments to a tactile Mac dashboard with Carthios.
Car Thing guides
Best Spotify Car Thing hacks and uses
A practical starting point for giving the discontinued device a second life.
Guide 02What happened to Spotify Car Thing?
The shutdown explained, plus the realistic options that remain.
Guide 03What to do with Spotify Car Thing
A decision guide for firmware, DIY projects, and Mac dashboard use.
Guide 04How to unbrick or reuse Spotify Car Thing
Recovery basics and a safer software-first reuse path.
Guide 05Spotify Car Thing desk setup guide
Placement, cabling, and a calm everyday workflow.
Guide 06Best Spotify Car Thing alternatives for desktop use
Compare Carthios, firmware revivals, DIY builds, and new controllers.
Guide 07Custom firmware vs Carthios
Choose between a standalone firmware experiment and a Mac-first dashboard.
Guide 08How to use Spotify Car Thing as a Mac dashboard
See what the Car Thing can do when your Mac becomes the engine.
Guide 09Spotify Car Thing mods
Software and hardware directions for a useful second life.
Guide 10How to reuse Spotify Car Thing in 2026
Ideas for turning an abandoned accessory into something useful.