Here's what you need to know about Car Thing, including how to get one. Now, it's expanding availability and charging $89.99 for the device.
It's called Car Thing, and it comes with support for "Hey Spotify" voice commands.įor the initial product launch, Spotify said it would give out Car Thing for free to a limited group of Premium subscribers in the US. Since the device is not equipped with a rechargeable battery, it needs to be plugged in for power at all times.(Pocket-lint) - Spotify has developed a smart media player for vehicles. For $89.99, buyers will get the Car Thing device along with a charging cable and a 12V adapter. Spotify has confirmed that it will soon roll out a night mode and a new “add to queue” voice command to the device, with other future updates.
Say hi to #CarThing 👋 The smart player that fills your car with music, news, entertainment, talk, and more 🚗 /AVx3pHrlvoĪs per the company blog, “Car Thing enables listeners to play their favorite music and podcasts quickly using ‘Hey Spotify’ voice commands, as well as simple taps, turns, and swipes-allowing listeners to start playing that hit song or the latest podcast episode before they pull out of the driveway.” Also Read - Spotify users will soon be able to post audio reactions to music playlists This subscription can be an Individual, Family, Duo, or Student plan. Users also need to have a Spotify Premium subscription and a good data connection. Also Read - Spotify introduces audiobook service for US users Notably, it does not come with speakers, hence, it will use car speakers. The device features a knob, a colorful touchscreen, voice control features and more. Now, Spotify can register on a waitlist to get their hands on the device. Initially, the Car Thing was first made available free of cost as part of an invite-only limited release last April. Also Read - Spotify acquires Dublin-based Kinzen to take on harmful content The device can work with USB, Bluetooth and Aux as well. This price is $10 more than the advertised price in October.
The Car Thing device is available for purchase in the US for $89.99 (approx Rs 6,700). Just like Apple’s CarPlay and Google’s Android Auto, Spotify’s Car Thing will need a Wi-Fi connection and an app, in this case, Spotify, to stream songs. Spotify has finally rolled out its “Car Thing”, an in-car entertainment system, for its users in the US.
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