![]() ![]() ![]() “While we don’t have any further news to share at this time, we’re always testing and seeking feedback from our users before rolling out new features or products broadly. When the FCC filing emerged, the company told The Verge: “Spotify is focused on becoming the world’s number one audio platform, and we’re continuing tests of a voice-controlled music and podcast device to help us learn more about how people listen to audio in the car. That said, as recently as January, Spotify still maintained that Car Thing was and is simply a test rather than a soon-to-be product. Unless the device has some clever tricks up its sleeve, then this could well prove to be a non-starter, even with the beloved Spotify branding. O Spotify announced today, April 13th, the Car Thing, its in-car audio system targeted at Spotify Premium subscribers. ![]() That’s right, instead of using your phone with the Spotify app playing, you can have a separate player that does the same thing but in a nicer fashion. The only problem I had was the cord that came with it didnt want to plug in all the way. For cars without CarPlay or Android Auto, there are plenty of third-party solutions, and almost everyone with a car has a smartphone that can mimic the functionality in a pinch as well. Well, the Spotify Car Thing brings back some nostalgia because it’s a device solely intended to play Spotify through your car’s radio. After getting it set up an working so far it has been good. They’ll also be able to play and control other media in the car. Guides User Manual, Setup Guide and Product Guide. Both Apple’s CarPlay and Google’s Android Auto are sophisticated solutions that now come bundled with many new vehicles. Spotify says device owners will now be able to see incoming calls and dismiss or answer them through the Car Thing interface. Spotifys first hardware product delivers great design, but the fundamental use case is flawed when your phone and a car mount can do the same thing better especially since Car Thing. Spotify's new smart player designed for your drive. While this product could have proved revolutionary a few years back, it’s hard not to believe that Spotify is somewhat late to the party here. ![]()
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