However, Spotify music controls already feature in the Google Maps smartphone app, creating an interface for navigation and music in one. For the millions of people who send music from their phone to a car, this could make for a good solution. Spotify is going after customers with a car that doesn't have a native Spotify experience, or an app available through systems like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Car Thing has voice control, just say 'hey Spotify' Spotify It isn't clear how many Car Things Spotify plans to give away for free, but after this initial stage it expects to sell the product for $80. It's an approach that certainly feels more like an experiment for now, rather than the start of a major pivot to audio hardware from Spotify. Spotify is giving the Car Thing away for free, but only in the US for now and only to customers it picks out from a waiting list, who are then asked to pay $7 for shipping. How to send music from your phone to a Wi-Fi speaker or TV with Spotify Connect.Now all of your passengers can take over the car's Spotify playlist.Hey Spotify: Music streaming app is the latest to get voice control.It is then powered from your car's 12V socket or USB port. It features voice control, so you can say 'Hey Spotify' to pick the next playlist, and it connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth for a data connection. The Car Thing is designed to put a simple touchscreen display with a rotating control dial on the dashboard of your car.

After many months of speculation, rumors and leaks, Spotify has finally announced its first hardware device, called the Car Thing.

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