


It can also be controlled via your voice: a simply “Hey Spotify” lets users skip songs, go to new playlists, search podcasts, and so on. Four buttons sit on the top of the Car Thing, which are shortcuts to pre-saved favorites for easy access to playlists, podcasts, or other content available on Spotify. The Car Thing is fairly simple: an oversize knob allows a user to scroll through content and select songs, while a single button below it acts as a back button. While using Spotify, the Car Thing displays what you’re listening to and lets you choose other content available on the platform through a streamlined interface intended to be used in a car. Once your phone is connected to the audio system, the Car Thing takes it from there, controlling what Spotify content you stream to your car from your phone. In order to use the Car Thing, you need two things: a connection from your phone to your car’s audio system, such as with a Bluetooth or an auxiliary cord, and a data connection for your phone.
