


As the hype train prepares to leave the station again, I think it’s worth revisiting what the Spotify Car Thing is and, more importantly, what it’s not. Recently CNET took a look at what it’s like to live with the device, but with sales locked behind an invitation system for select Premium subscribers, most consumers wouldn’t get an opportunity to find out for themselves what the Car Thing’s deal is. With a reported two million people on the waitlist it’s easy to wonder “what is this thing that’s so different from my iPhone that it should cost $90 a month?”ĬNET Roadshoww can help you figure out what it is and whether you want one. If Spotify doesn’t listen any better than Siri does, there are also “simple taps, turns, and swipes” for your seamless in-car experience. If you’re tired of arguing with Hey Siri, you can switch to Hey Spotify voice commands. Now,the device is available for purchase in the U.S. In October, the company did a limited release of Car Thing to Spotify Premium users.

In April 2021, Spotify announced their exploration of a smart player for the car.
