If you were one of the lucky ones to get an invite to test it out, you only had to pay for the device’s shipping. When Spotify first released the device, it did so for free. Confused? We are probably jumping the gun a bit, so let’s slow down. So, while you don’t need a phone, per se, to control your music, you will need one so you can Bluetooth pair it so you have access to your Spotify account.
The Spotify Car Thing is voice-controlled and Bluetooth-enabled. So, if you had other music you want to listen to, you won’t be able to with this device. Seems like a strange way to do business.Īs mentioned, the device, which looks like a smartphone, is a Spotify-only device. We phrase it that way because when Spotify first introduced its Spotify-only gadget, it was in limited quantities and by invitation only. Yes, it has been “on the market” for well over a year now. We’re a little surprised it didn’t have a night mode to begin, but at least Spotify is integrating it now.The Spotify Car Thing made its first appearance in April 2021.
The latter is key if you and your friends are trying to build a playlist via voice command for a long road trip. For example, it’s developing a Night Mode for the screen, and an “Add to Queue” command is also coming. Some updates for Car Thing are coming based on Spotify’s learnings in the year-long trial period it’s gone through. The interface is a car-friendly copy of the Spotify app on your phone with big icons meant to make inputs easier than what you might get tapping away on your smartphone. It features a touchscreen, a dial, preset buttons and voice control. It’s meant to bring deep Spotify access to older cars that don’t have today’s convenient Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity features. The little music player’s premise remains the same. Its limited-release trial periods are over, and now anyone can buy it for $89.99. The Spotify Car Thing is officially on sale for the masses.
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