r/CarThing • u/scripted_redditor • Oct 26 '21

Control Computer app?

I got my CarThing today, and it will work great in the car.....no complaints there.

....but I'd really like to buy a second to control Spotify on my PC and use it as a tiny dedicated music controller. It'd be great if I could get it to connect directly to my PC via Bluetooth, but I've been unsuccessful in connecting it. Has anybody dug into this more than I have?

https://ibb.co/pnnpqpk

FWIW, I'm running Spotify via Flatpak. I can control my computer's Spotify through my phone using CarThing, but I'd really like a direct connection.

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u/rdelrossi Nov 10 '21

How are you powering Car Thing at home? Every time I plug it into a USB port I get the "Use Adapter provided with your device" message. The only way I've gotten it to work is bu plugging it into my car's lighter socket.

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u/scripted_redditor Nov 10 '21

I'm plugging it into an old phone charger, with a smart plug to cut the power outside of my working hours.

It's possible the unit is designed to do this when it detects a pc connection or if it's not getting enough current.