

All US Spotify users - Free and Premium - can sign up for the Car Thing waitlist.Select users in the US who have signed up for the Car Thing waitlist will be among the first to purchase Car Thing for $79.99.Here are the latest details provided today by Spotify on Car Thing’s availability:

There are a few different included options here to fit different styles of cars. In the box with Car Thing, you’ll find mounting hardware to place it on your car’s dash. Car Thing connects to your car via Bluetooth or a dedicated audio cable. Car Thing connects to your iPhone via Bluetooth, and cellular data is then shared between your phone and Car Thing for access to music, podcasts, and more. Similar to CarPlay, Spotify’s Car Thing requires a smartphone to function. The touch screen allows you to navigate through the Spotify interface, while there are also physical buttons. It features support for the “Hey Spotify” wake word for hands-free control. Earlier this year, Spotify launched its first-ever in-vehicle device dubbed “Car Thing.” After six months of invite-only availability, Spotify is now expanding access to Car Thing to US subscribers who want to purchase the $79.99 in-car screen.įor those unfamiliar, Spotify’s Car Thing is sort of the company’s take on CarPlay.
