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The music streaming system is meant to offer consumers an option to more easily listen to Spotify while in the car if they don’t already have a built-in media and entertainment system, or a vehicle that supports Android Auto or Apple’s CarPlay.

The company announced today it would add one of users’ most-requested features - the ability to add songs and podcasts to a queue - alongside other updates involving voice commands, playlists, responding to phone calls, and controlling other media. I sometimes find myself in data blackholes (like Costco) so the little bit of extra playlist maintenance isn't so bad, just a few minutes a day.Spotify’s $90 in-car entertainment system “ Car Thing,” which went on sale to the general public in February, is gaining a number of new features. I download my playlists to both devices since I can't be sure where I will be listening to a particular playlist. The only real downside to my system is the extra prep and cleanup for podcast playlist. At my desk, the tablet sits on a stand off to the side along with the speaker so it's out of the way.

In the bathroom I use a waterproof Anker Soundcore that I can take right in the shower with me and is plenty for a small space.įor the kitchen/living room/office I use a bigger Soundcore for the bigger spaces. In the bedroom I have a tower speaker that also doubles as a charging station. Currently I'm using an extra 8" tablet I got for 'free' from my cell phone provider. For several years, my solution was to use an old phone as a dedicated Spotify player. That really ruins the hands free experience - especially in the shower. Every notification pauses play and maybe a third of the time doesn't resume. In the car I use noise cancelling headphones with my phone since when I do drive I'm usually by myself.Īround the house, I hate using Spotify on my phone. Even if it were a self-contained unit, at this price it's ridiculous - a solution in search of a problem.
