#Spotify player for car android#
Nevertheless, the system is able to interact with current smartphones, USB and Bluetooth protocols, and work with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Even though Spotify doesn't say, we are quite certain that Car Thing is a Linux-based embedded hardware implementation, but nothing is said in terms of hardware (we don't believe Spotify would be stupid enough to use a fully featured Android distribution). Its adaptive interference cancellation technology means it’s always working to prioritize the user's voice over all other sounds - including music. Under the hood, Car Thing is equipped with four near-field and mid-field microphones, coupled with advanced audio processing to optimize voice recognition with noise suppression capability to tune out sounds from the road.
#Spotify player for car plus#
The display supports tactile navigational controls plus buttons on top, a side dial, and a back button. In terms of hardware, Car Thing is a simple but not minimalistic device, built with a sturdy unibody design for durability, and finished in matte-textured rubber for better handling. At the same time, the proof-of-concept also sends a clear message to automotive manufacturers that they should actively consider talking to Spotify.įor placement inside the car, Car Thing comes with three different mounts using a magnet.
For some reason, Spotify just thinks that users don't want to touch their smartphones as much in the car, and that the Cat Thing will offer a better voice front-end for voice commands.
No new technologies, nothing revolutionary here. You can add yourself to the waiting list on Car Thing’s landing page here.Users just need to have a Spotify Premium account to use Car Thing, connect the Thing to a 12V power outlet, connect a smartphone to Car Thing via Bluetooth, and connect the phone to the car audio system also via Bluetooth, analog AUX connection or USB cable. Spotify says Car Thing should retail for $79.99 but is giving the device to a limited number of Premium subscribers in the US for free. And a good point by Ashley Carman in The Verge’s review, Spotify’s success with Car Thing will probably depend on how people feel about having an always-listening Spotify microphone in their vehicle. Time will tell if Car Thing offers a more compelling experience than just using the Spotify app with your smartphone (or CarPlay) in the car. Car Thing doesn’t have a built-in speaker itself. Then you can either use Bluetooth, AUX, or USB cable to connect to your car’s audio system. It needs to pair with your smartphone/Spotify over Bluetooth for the data connection. Users can control their audio with “Hey Spotify” commands, the physical dial, the touch screen, and four preset buttons on the top of the compact device that has a 4-inch screen.ĭetailed by The Verge, Car Thing is more or less a dedicated Spotify remote for your car with a screen and microphones. Notably, Spotify Premium is required to use Car Thing. Car Thing doesn’t offer functionality outside of audio like CarPlay, but Spotify is nonetheless vying for more use in vehicles. Spotify says it’s not trying to compete with in-car infotainment systems but it certainly could be an alternative for some users, even for CarPlay and Android Auto. Spotify highlights its “focus remains on becoming the world’s number one audio platform-not on creating hardware” but that it’s aiming to solve a problem it saw–many of its users “missing out on a seamless and personalized in-car listening experience.” Switching between your favorite audio is effortless, allowing you to shift gears to something else as soon as the mood strikes. Spotify announced the debut of its “new smart player” for the car in a press release this morning.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.
#Spotify player for car for free#
For the initial product launch, Spotify is giving out Car Thing for free to a limited group of Premium subscribers in the US. Spotify has officially launched its new in-vehicle device, “Car Thing.” The smart player comes with support for “Hey Spotify” voice commands as well as a knob, touch screen, and preset buttons for controls.
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