Spotify releases new version of Car Thing which is only available in the US and has both a limited availability and a wait list. Car Thing was initially released in April this year as a smart player that fills your car with music, news, entertainment, talk, and more. Available for just the price of shipping, Spotify are now expanding this limited US release of Car Thing to users who are interested in purchasing the device. Spotify said, “Our goal is to bring our entire catalogue of music and podcasts to a wider range of users across an even wider range of vehicles.”
Key facts about Spotify Car Thing
- Select users in the US who have signed up for the Car Thing waitlist will be among the first to purchase Car Thing for $79.99.
- All US Spotify users – Free and Premium – can sign up for the Car Thing waitlist.
- Car Thing does require a paid Spotify Premium subscription plan whether that’s an Individual, Family, Duo, or Student plan and connects to your smartphone for mobile data.
- Spotify has released some software updates already since its initial launch and will continue to evolve and improve it over time.
- Full details of the offer can be found here.
To coincide with the launch Spotify has produced a new playlist Songs to Sing in the Car.