I don't get why they need to brick it, tho. It's essentially just bluetooths to the app on my phone, so it's not like it needs all that much to still function.
While I don't think the product is all that special, it worked as intended in my older 2014 Durango that has limited infotainment options, it was nice seeing the album art...since that doesn't get displayed on my car's screen when streaming via Bluetooth. I certainly don't like dumping a product in the trash after only a couple years of when it works just fine for what it is.