Spotify says they are continuing to improve the device via software updates. Anyone, Free and Premium users, can sign up to the waitlist here. If selected, you will be able to purchase Car Thing for $79.99, which is worth doing regardless of whether you plan on using it, as the resale value is currently much higher. Unfortunately the device is no longer free to those chosen on the waitlist. Car Thing still requires a Premium subscription, either Individual, Family, Duo or Student, and a paired smartphone for data. release of Car Thing to more people on the waitlist. Spotify are now expanding their limited U.S. With touch, physical and voice control options, Spotify’s Car Thing is designed to work alongside an existing infotainment system. Car Thing is the real name of their in-car player that gives you easy access to music, news, entertainment, talk and more on the road.

Spotify officially launched their first hardware product in April earlier this year. If it's not getting enough power then that message will come up that says to use the included USB car adapter. The Car Thing can be plugged into a USB outlet (doesn't have to be the included car USB adapter) but it has to have enough power. Spotify are offering Car Thing, their in-car music and podcast player, to more people on the waitlist for $79.99. Spellxthief pretty much said the correct thing.

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