

On top of the voice control, there's a dial that can be used to browse, pause and play songs, alongside four preset buttons that can be assigned different categories. The device, which was described as being a limited run, is specifically designed to play Spotify audio, so there's no maps or internet functionality built-in. The small music player-which essentially looks like a smartphone turned on its side-connects to a Spotify premium subscription and lets users search for songs, podcasts or entertainment on the app using a simple "Hey Spotify" voice command. Spotify’s “Car View” mode is designed to help keep you focused while you enjoy your music.Streaming giant Spotify unveiled its first hardware experiment this week: a Bluetooth-connected smart device officially named "Car Thing." But searching through tracks while at the wheel can reduce how much you’re focused on the road. Listening and singing along to your favorite music while on a drive is entertaining and can help make longer journeys feel shorter. If not, tap on it to set it to the right.

Towards the middle, go to the “Car” section.

At the top right, tap on the Settings gear icon.From the home screen, select the “Your Library” tab.To confirm or enabled it, follow these steps: How to Enable Car View ModeĬar View is enabled by default. Once your car and device are paired successfully, your car will automatically connect to your Android using Bluetooth to facilitate Car View. Now select either “Pair,” “Accept,” or “Confirm.”Ĭheck your car’s manual for specific steps.If you wish, allow access to your call history and contacts.You may be asked to verify that the PIN displayed on your device matches the one on your car’s display screen.From your car’s list of discoverable devices, select your Android device.Select “Connected devices.” If “Bluetooth” is available, select it.To pair your car’s stereo with your Android device, the steps below are typically how this is done:

Tap “Pair new device,” then select your car’s name.Select “Connected devices.” If “Bluetooth” is displayed, select it.Check that your car’s audio is ready to pair.
