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.
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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. 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. Spotify today finally took the wraps off its first hardware product, dubbed Car Thing, which is basically an in-vehicle dash-mounted smart media player 'that fills your car with music, news, entertainment, talk, and more. 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. Spotify is giving the Car Thing to a limited number of Premium subscribers in the US for free.
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. Spotify announced today that it’s pushing through a bundle of new features to the Car Thing, its. Connect your Spotify account to your Last. 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. Spotify’s Car Thing is a neat trick, but it needs more functionality before it’s essential. Listen online to T.A.T.U - All The Things She Said (Lynhare Remix) CAR VIDEO LIMMA and find out more about its history, critical reception, and meaning.