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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. The 90 device that connects to a car's auxiliary power outlet, docks to the dashboard, and enables Spotify listening was doomed by a combination of limited. On Twitter, Facebook, Google News, and Instagram. The Spotify Car Thing is voice-controlled and Bluetooth-enabled. "We don't have any current plans to make this specific device available to consumers, but the learnings from our test will dictate how we develop experiences everywhere you listen," Spotify added in its post.įollow HT Tech for the latest tech news and reviews, also keep up with us The test is supposed to include a small group of people and as part of the test, some premium users would receive the device for free. Spotify has successfully integrated itself into over 172 million peoples cars, assuming every Spotify Premium subscriber uses Spotifys offline listening. "Car Thing" is designed with a circular screen on one side, to display what is being played, and on the other side are a series of buttons that can be used to access playlist presets. The wake word for the device as planned is "Hey Spotify", which, followed by a song request would allow users to access their playlists and listen to their favourite songs, The Verge reported. The device plugs into a vehicle's 12-volt outlet for power and connects to both a person's car and phone over Bluetooth.
