It needs to connect to a phone that has a data connection and Spotify's app installed to work.Ĭar Thing is a glorified music controller. Even more perplexing is that Car Thing doesn't even stream audio itself. So in 2021, going into 2022, it's a bit of a head-scratcher as to why Spotify's first piece of hardware, Car Thing, exists.
The need to buy a dedicated, third-party device to stream music in your car is fading fast-if it isn't completely gone already. One Car Thing per eligible subscriber, while supplies last. Car Thing requires a paid Spotify Premium subscription plan and a smartphone with WiFi or mobile data connection. For a set time, Car Thing is available at no cost ( excluding shipping ) to select Spotify listeners. They’ll always bring you the newest podcast episodes and up-to-date news.Ĭar Thing from Spotify is currently a limited product launch, available in the U.S.
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With four microphones along the top, Car Thing can understand what you’re asking to play, even with the music turned up or your windows down. Just say “Hey Spotify,” then ask for a song, album, artist, playlist, station, or podcast. Spotify’s voice search lets you quickly play specific music or podcasts, and can even help you find something new. Instead, it’s another step in our larger ubiquity strategy -creating a truly frictionless audio experience for our users, wherever they are and however they choose to listen.Ĭar Thing makes the entire experience, from setup to navigation, simple and seamless. The limited release of Car Thing is not meant to compete with in-car infotainment systems. 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. Our focus remains on becoming the world’s number one audio platform-not on creating hardware-but 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. And when it comes to controlling the device, use it in the way that works best for you, whether that’s voice, touch, or physical controls.
Switching between your favorite audio is effortless, allowing you to shift gears to something else as soon as the mood strikes. And today, we’re excited to announce our newest exploration: a limited release of Car Thing, a new smart player that fills your car with music, news, entertainment, talk, and more.Ĭurrently available to eligible users in the U.S., Car Thing enables you to play your favorite audio faster, so you’re already listening to that hit song or the latest podcast episode before you’ve even pulled out of the driveway. No matter where you’re headed, Spotify is the perfect companion in the car, thanks to the many ways to listen to Spotify and our curated playlists, like Daily Drive and Songs to Sing in the Car. It’s no surprise, then, that there are over 70 million user-generated driving-related playlists on Spotify. Between work commutes, taking the kids to school, daily errands, and road trips, Americans spend countless hours on the road.