The player also supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Finally, you connect the device to your car stereo via AUX, Bluetooth, or USB. A 12 V power adapter connects to Car Thing and your car's auxiliary power outlet, and the device then connects to your phone via Bluetooth. The device is meant to provide a way to listen to Spotify in your car without the need to look down at your phone or deal with clunky built-in car interfaces, which can be dangerous to use on the road.

Car Thing also requires a connection to your phone for mobile data or Wi-Fi.

From the drop-down menu, select Settings. Spotify Premium currently costs $10 per month for individuals, with plans going up to $16 per month for six accounts. Here is what you need to do: Log into your Facebook account, then click on the little downward triangle in the top right corner of the screen. The company released Car Thing to a limited number of subscribers in October, and it announced on Tuesday that anyone can buy the device for $90-but you need a Spotify Premium subscription to use it. Spotify is entering the hardware market with Car Thing, a smart music player meant to sit on your dashboard.

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