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| Car Thing .. the smart media player from Spotify |
Spotify has officially launched the new Car Thing in the car. Smart Player supports "Hey Spotify" voice commands as well as pre-set knobs, touch screens, and buttons for control.
For the initial release of the product, Spotify Car Thing will be provided free of charge to a small number of premium users in the United States.
Spotify has considered the idea of physical products in the past, but Car Thing is its first physical device.
The company has been interested in devices for many years, and has thought about music and lighting, but it continues to focus on streaming music services, making it the largest platform in the world with more than 345 million listeners around the world.
Currently, eligible users in the US can use Car Thing which allows you to play your favorite audio files faster.
Spotify said: Our goal is still to be the most important audio platform in the world, not to make devices, but we made Car Thing because we saw the needs of users, many of whom lost the experience. Transparent, personal listening from the inside. .
Spotify has made it clear that it is not trying to compete with the car's infotainment system, but its hardware could replace some users, even CarPlay and Android Auto.
The device doesn't offer out-of-range features like CarPlay and Android Auto, but Spotify is competing for increased vehicle usage.
In addition to the grip, touch screen and pre-set buttons on top of the device with a 4 ”screen, users can also control audio files using the“ Hey Spotify ”command.
Either way, the device is a Spotify remote control with a screen and microphone suitable for your car.
For data connection, it must be paired with a smartphone via Bluetooth. After that, you can use the Bluetooth, AUX, or USB cable to connect to the car audio system. Because the same does not have a built-in speaker.
The device costs $ 79.99 but is available to a limited number of premium users in the United States for free.