This article originally appeared on The Industry Observer, which is now part of The Music Network. And with Spotify taking countless brickbats in recent weeks, from its relationship with divisive podcaster Joe Rogan, to the piddling royalties it returns to creators, Car Thing presents Spotify and its PRs with a timely talking point.ĭespite the loud criticisms, the Sweden-based streaming giant boasts 172 million paid subscribers and 381 million monthly active users, and it’s top dog in a space that was virtually non-existent a decade ago. The rollout of any new product gives a company something fresh to talk about. The Car Thing mounts up to a vehicle's dashboard and plugs. How to get on the list for a free Spotify Car Thing Add your name to the list for a Spotify Car Thing display. As long as your phone is connected to your Car Thing via Bluetooth, the calls you receive will appear on the screen. Answer Phone Calls Image Credit: Spotify The software update enables users to see incoming calls on their phones directly on the Spotify Car Thing. Available for free to a select group of applicants (you can sign up on Spotify’s Car Thing microsite), the Car Thing is a nifty little dashboard that brings Spotify to life in your automobile. Here's what you can do now with Spotify Car Thing. With lockdowns lifting stateside and commuters getting back to their daily grind, Spotify will hope its Car Thing will keep its users logged on for longer. Customers can sign up for a waitlist to get one for free while supplies last, and Spotify says the Car Thing will eventually cost 79.99. Issued as a limited release, Spotify’s Car Thing provides a bridge between your car’s speaker system and your favorite online streaming service. A timeline for its release in Australia has yet to be announced. You’ll need a premium subscription to play on it, a phone with mobile data connection, and it’s currently available for the U.S. The only catch is that theres still a 6.99 charge for shipping. For those who like to get hands on, the device has four preset buttons which take you direct to to your favorite artists, playlists, stations, and podcasts. Anyone with a Spotify Premium subscription can sign up to get Car Thing for free.
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