How Concepts: Spotify Car Thing

The Spotify Car Thing has been designed to provide users with a seamless and convenient way to control their music while driving. The device is not super accurate in terms of touch inputs, but its bright display makes it easily visible even in broad daylight with the top down. For instance, I experienced this first-hand when using it in my Mazda Miata.

Once installed and powered up, the Car Thing connects to your phone via Bluetooth and communicates with the Spotify app wirelessly. This allows you to access all of your favorite albums, artists, and playlists on its 4-inch color touchscreen display. The combination of a physical screen, voice command, and controls is easy to use while driving, making it an ideal solution for those who want to keep their focus on the road.

The device also comes with a few adhesive clips that help you manage your cables, keeping them tidy and out of the way. Additionally, the adapter includes a second USB port designed to keep your phone charged while using the Car Thing. However, you will need to supply your own cable for this feature.

Powering the Car Thing is via USB, and it comes with a 12-volt to dual USB Type-A power adapter and a braided USB Type-A-to-C cable. The puck has a slight angle to it, allowing you to rotate it to point the Car Thing at the driver or account for a steeply sloped dashboard.

The device is designed specifically for in-car use and can be mounted on a magnetic puck installed with adhesive on your vehicle's dashboard, on a vent using included clips, or on a bracket that slips into the unused CD slot on your car's stereo. Overall, the Spotify Car Thing is essentially a Bluetooth remote control for the Spotify app running on your phone, providing you with easy access to your music library while driving.

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