To use Car Thing, you’ll need a Spotify Premium account and you’ll have to keep your smartphone nearby. The 4-inch display is touch-sensitive and along the top edge of the device are four preset buttons that can be programmed with favorites - from playlists to albums, or any other Spotify favorite. The version that the company has just released looks like a smartphone with a large rotating knob attached to the front of the display. What exactly is Car Thing? It’s a device that Spotify has been working on for a few years, using early prototypes to understand how its customers interact with Spotify’s streaming audio content while in their cars.
As part of the device’s formal launch, subscribers can sign up to get one, and, remarkably, Spotify is discounting the entire $80 price, asking that eligible customers only pay the $7 shipping charge. Spotify’s Car Thing, a gadget that lets users access the company’s streaming music offering in a driver-friendly format, is finally a product regular Spotify Premium subscribers have a chance of getting their hands on. Spotify did not immediately respond to PCMag's request for comment. There's no word on how long the "limited" sales will last, or whether folks can expect a wider Car Thing release. The device, expected to retail for $79.99, is available to Premium customers for free (plus $6.99 shipping). With Car Thing, we'll now be bringing our entire catalogue of music and podcasts to a wider range of users across an even wider range of vehicles."
"No matter the year or model of your vehicle, we feel everyone should have a superior listening experience. "We developed Car Thing because we saw a need from our users, many of whom were missing out on a seamless and personalized in-car listening experience," the firm said. If you're stopped at a red light or in park, try using the 4-inch touch screen or dial to browse, select, play, pause, and discover content four preset buttons along the top also act as easy shortcuts.
Once configured, just say "Hey Spotify" and ask for a song, album, artist, playlist, station, or podcast. It's up to you whether to attach the included magnetic mount to your CD player, dashboard, or air vent. You will need a Spotify Premium account to use Car Thing, but setup is simple: plug the device into a 12-volt power outlet, sync it with your smartphone (iOS 14 and Android 8 or above), and connect your phone to the vehicle's stereo.
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