Spotify Car Thing Unboxing and First Look/Setup!

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Technology Smash

Technology Smash

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Everyone!!
Super excited to finally get my hands on the Spotify car thing. It's perfect for older cars like mine that don't utilize some kind of screen. This way I can keep my eyes on the road with voice commands or at least without having to reach for my phone to change music.
I hope you like the video! Thumbs up if you enjoyed. Catch you later.

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@TechnologySmash
@TechnologySmash 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you all for the awesome response! So much positivity and great questions. Love you all!
@stevehernandez5965
@stevehernandez5965 2 жыл бұрын
Does it play thru your car speaker without connecting the AUX? or do you need to connect the AUX to be able to hear the song playing. I have an old car so it doesn't have an AUX or BT connecter. When ever you have a chance to respond that will be awesome thank you
@joshcockerham1572
@joshcockerham1572 Жыл бұрын
Just bought one for $29. Looking forward to see how it does on my motorcycle.
@Automatonable
@Automatonable 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid, thanks for posting. Looking forward to getting one when it comes to my country.
@TechnologySmash
@TechnologySmash 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@maggiebuenaflor9246
@maggiebuenaflor9246 2 жыл бұрын
i just got the invitation for mine and ordered it immediately! i have a jeep wrangler and am excited to set it up, thanks for this video :)
@leemster6417
@leemster6417 2 жыл бұрын
Same! always looking for cool accessories on the jeep :)
@kevinbusch1730
@kevinbusch1730 2 жыл бұрын
Same here
@toyodathon08
@toyodathon08 2 жыл бұрын
Have you got your device yet? If so, how long did it take to fulfill?
@maggiebuenaflor9246
@maggiebuenaflor9246 2 жыл бұрын
@@toyodathon08 yeah i got mine already, it took like 4 days to come!
@1ance1k
@1ance1k 2 жыл бұрын
@@maggiebuenaflor9246 how is it?? Very curious cuz i just got the email too
@republicofusa9903
@republicofusa9903 2 жыл бұрын
Any tips on how to make the magnet deal work with the mount? My fingers are too big to push the tiny button and to then line up with the tiny holes and have it lock in place. Thanks.
@klarissatamez2874
@klarissatamez2874 Жыл бұрын
Do you have a video where it shows how you installed it in the car? Like step by step. I’m having trouble installing mine
@voqzmk2
@voqzmk2 2 жыл бұрын
I need this in germany! I have a car from 1989 without any display and I always have to take my phone out to change song and stuff
@dec23rd51
@dec23rd51 2 жыл бұрын
Can I use as a Bluetooth bridge if I don't want to.use Spotify? Thinking of using for a Bluetooth speaker project and adding this as the display
@ChristianMartinez-su3nb
@ChristianMartinez-su3nb 2 жыл бұрын
Hey man i know this has nothing to do with the video but I love your Benchmade knife :)
@wilmer6886
@wilmer6886 2 жыл бұрын
thank you for showing us they just sent me an invite to buy one very excited to use i have an older car model so i really needed this
@TechnologySmash
@TechnologySmash 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it.
@Joy-op3je
@Joy-op3je 2 жыл бұрын
how long did it take for them to send you the invite
@TechnologySmash
@TechnologySmash 2 жыл бұрын
I’d say it was about a year or so but I’d bet it’s much faster now.
@noahtay
@noahtay 2 жыл бұрын
@@Joy-op3je I signed up last week and got one today
@PiaJustynn
@PiaJustynn 2 жыл бұрын
It looks really nice!
@ellielittler5542
@ellielittler5542 Жыл бұрын
wanted to see an unboxing video as i wasnt sure if it would mount ok in my car- turns out we have the same jeep, lol! i gasped when i saw your airvents- they were my biggest concern for if carthing would fit in my cd slot!!!
@rooflinestudios224
@rooflinestudios224 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this. On a side note, what’s the brand of the battery pack?
@anamcgough1149
@anamcgough1149 2 жыл бұрын
I just got mine and My music played through my phone and not trough the Car Thing. Does it needs to be connected trough my aux cord too? I have a Altima Nissan 2011
@enriqueflores2755
@enriqueflores2755 2 жыл бұрын
I drive a 2011 Audi A5 it’s doesn’t have Bluetooth or aux I’m not sure if I should get because I don’t think it will work out for me. Any suggestions?
@Copperrooney
@Copperrooney 2 жыл бұрын
Ordered mine. FYI, Car Thing is a phone app controller! You still have to connect your phone to the car stereo. So if your older car cant thru an aux connector or bluetooth then this probably isnt for you. It remains to be seen if you can run a bluetooth connection to car thing AND a portable bt speaker. But there are also yt's about playing phone audio over a car's fm radio!
@ErebuBat
@ErebuBat 2 жыл бұрын
It is just a controller for the Spotify app. So if you can get your audio setup with your phone today then it will work.
@eddiehanna613
@eddiehanna613 2 жыл бұрын
can they used spotify car thing like they use it inside the house an connect to the computer or no
@SLatz18
@SLatz18 2 жыл бұрын
I just received mine as well, does your scroll wheel feel loose? Mine seems to be a little wiggly when scrolling and I am wondering if that is just how they have been built.
@TechnologySmash
@TechnologySmash 2 жыл бұрын
I’d probably say yes but it feels more “cheap” than loose if that makes sense.
@renato_ny
@renato_ny 2 жыл бұрын
Can you search for songs using the car thing? Is there a way to type?
@natatre82
@natatre82 2 жыл бұрын
hello! question.. if i receive a call will the music be paused??
@UltimoSamuraii
@UltimoSamuraii 2 жыл бұрын
Does anybody know if I use my phone for navigation, while using car thing at the same time, will the navigation still play through the car speakers?
@masusockvevo5401
@masusockvevo5401 2 жыл бұрын
how long did it take to come after you ordered it
@trollbunny
@trollbunny 2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to get mine I'm purring it in the old 76 mini
@user-og6cs8ug2o
@user-og6cs8ug2o 2 жыл бұрын
How long does it take to come? Do you get it free if your a Spotify premium member? 😁
@damianbond679
@damianbond679 2 жыл бұрын
Does this have a satnav on it aswell as music?
@Rpchs429
@Rpchs429 Жыл бұрын
Can you switch between two Spotify accounts easily? Like me and my bf can use it with our own accounts without having to do any major logging out or resetting?
@pixelzomblina
@pixelzomblina 2 жыл бұрын
Saw the thumbnail for a jeep dash and immediately had to click this review!! I was hoping there would be an aux cable from the device!! Just having to plug my phone in regardless due to lack of Bluetooth in my car seems like a waste. I do like the voice feature but for the distances I drive, it’s not worth it. Hopefully they make an update that had an six cable! For now I’ll stay with good ol fashioned aux cord. Super helpful review, thank you!
@ellielittler5542
@ellielittler5542 Жыл бұрын
the jeep thing made me click too!!!
@grantpower9494
@grantpower9494 2 жыл бұрын
Is the touchscreen responsive? I saw a video from months ago and it appeared to lag a lot only with the touchscreen
@TechnologySmash
@TechnologySmash 2 жыл бұрын
Seems to work well so far! Maybe there was a software update.
@brandonhession8550
@brandonhession8550 2 жыл бұрын
Got this but can’t get the adapter to go into my 12 v port for some reason keeps popping out
@BrickedUpp
@BrickedUpp 2 жыл бұрын
Got mine unfortunately the mounts are cheap. The vent mount that attaches to the magnetic piece broke off almost instantly. I’m strong but I’m not that strong to where I break everything immediately
@squuibi
@squuibi 2 жыл бұрын
did it come prelinked with your spotify account? i'm getting this as a gift for someone else
@peepgame2679
@peepgame2679 2 жыл бұрын
Can I use it without the cable?
@petermarsigliano2775
@petermarsigliano2775 2 жыл бұрын
I want to buy one I am wondering if I’m going to have a problem connecting both car thing and my cars headunit to my phone with bluetooth. Is that going to cause a problem
@TechnologySmash
@TechnologySmash 2 жыл бұрын
Most stuff now can handle multiple BT connections. I’d imagine if your phone is pretty recent then it can handle more than a connection at a time. With your car though I’m not sure if it would prioritize. The car thing is basically just a remote to your phone so if your phone starts ringing the car thing will stop the music just like it would if you had headphones or anything else in. Car thing is less of a connection itself and more of just a Spotify screen extension of the phone.
@Mel-__-
@Mel-__- 2 жыл бұрын
Would it be possible to use this in a 2003 Honda CRV? I've been using a radio transmitter but I am so over the static.
@1ance1k
@1ance1k 2 жыл бұрын
As long as you have an aux port im pretty sure
@MistaSteel28
@MistaSteel28 2 жыл бұрын
I just bought mine, just gotta wait for it to show up
@miajane1458
@miajane1458 2 жыл бұрын
Wait, how did it come next to your phone again?
@chrisb.3912
@chrisb.3912 2 жыл бұрын
So, if your car doesn't have bluetooth- you plug car thing into your phone, and your phone into the car? I thought it was a bluetooth connection between thing and phone and thing plugs into car?
@hannahcopelan3403
@hannahcopelan3403 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Nathan! I just bought mine. I was wondering if you can pre-download music, for when You go in out of service areas, and to use less data. Thank you!
@MrVela024
@MrVela024 2 жыл бұрын
No you need your device to connect via Bluetooth it just controls Spotify your phone does everything like connecting to the car
@VENT8699
@VENT8699 2 жыл бұрын
He neglects to answer your question but as long as you have the music downloaded on your phone its should still work in out of service areas. The device is just a media controller that controls spotify on your phone so you don't have to deal with the hassle of jumping from spotify to text, to GPS etc
@GlennBaker60
@GlennBaker60 2 жыл бұрын
I know it says premium subscription required, but can I use Car Thing with my Spotify Plus subscription? It's like Premium but with commercials.
@GlennBaker60
@GlennBaker60 2 жыл бұрын
Works great with Spotify Plus!
@martharuribe1551
@martharuribe1551 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2001 bmw and I have to use a cassette aux to play music would it work if I get one
@TechnologySmash
@TechnologySmash 2 жыл бұрын
It should! Your phone still handles everything. Car thing is basically a fancy remote with a screen.
@steventruong55
@steventruong55 2 жыл бұрын
Is it worth getting if your car does not have Bluetooth? I don't see much of a difference from just using your phone as the media controller if you are just going to plug your phone in through the aux anyways
@TechnologySmash
@TechnologySmash 2 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what it is yes! So that is totally up to you. I love not looking down at my phone now and the voice is super responsive and helpful actually.
@Edddw1n
@Edddw1n 2 жыл бұрын
I just ordered mine, its exactly the reason i got it. I dont have bluetooth on my car , so i connect to my phone via aux. now i can use the car things to change music without having to pull out my phone
@jesusdontlikethatimgaybuts9493
@jesusdontlikethatimgaybuts9493 2 жыл бұрын
this is a lot safer than having to look at your phone, it also keeps your phone free for navigation and calls
@renato_ny
@renato_ny 2 жыл бұрын
Steven that’s exactly my thought. I normally clip my phone to the vent and I manage Spotify from there. If I’m using Waze I just minimize Spotify. Either way if I’m driving I’m not going to be messing with the either my phone or the Car thing. It will just add more clutter and cables. I think this would be more useful if I want to throw a party and leave the car thing next to my bluetooth speaker so people can switch songs and mess with Spotify without having to use my phone.
@univenpecalipre
@univenpecalipre Жыл бұрын
@@renato_ny if you have an Android you can have double windows in your phone and have Waze open and so Spotify... but I think it's still complicated if you receive a text message or something like that it's going to be clumsy I think this car thing helps you to keep Focus
@discminute
@discminute 2 жыл бұрын
why does it have to have the car plug adapter, i was planning on using then on my desk:(
@TechnologySmash
@TechnologySmash 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know if it HAS TO but it seemed that way :(
@prettybaby80
@prettybaby80 2 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t get the free one . Signed up . Nothing. Months ago . Just received an email for a waitlist to purchase instead
@secrets60
@secrets60 2 жыл бұрын
I was really hoping the aux would connect to it instead of my phone... Having my phone plugged in defeats the whole purpose for me.
@andrewlugo6079
@andrewlugo6079 2 жыл бұрын
Same here, I think it’s kind of pointless for me. I still need my BT transmitter connected to my phone. Nice idea but too many cords in my car.
@PisaniProductions
@PisaniProductions 2 жыл бұрын
If your car has Bluetooth you can do Bluetooth to the car. If you don’t you can get Bluetooth dongles too
@AlexBenavides84
@AlexBenavides84 2 жыл бұрын
Did anyone receive an email from Spotify to let you know you can purchase this device ? I’ve been on the wait list for some time now.
@TechnologySmash
@TechnologySmash 2 жыл бұрын
It took about a year I’d say
@eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeo
@eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeo 2 жыл бұрын
I signed up a week ago and I just got the email today to buy one. I don't have Bluetooth so I might not get this after all.
@AlexBenavides84
@AlexBenavides84 2 жыл бұрын
@@eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeo Would you email me the link ? Id love to buy one.
@woundedidiot429
@woundedidiot429 2 ай бұрын
Does this have speakier
@ohheyimbekah
@ohheyimbekah 2 жыл бұрын
Does it have to stay plugged in the whole time? That’s kind of the one thing that deters me from buying.
@Zowie7272
@Zowie7272 2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing
@TechnologySmash
@TechnologySmash 2 жыл бұрын
Yep it sure does. I know that’s a bummer too but it is helpful that it goes along with whatever the car is doing and you don’t have to worry about turning it on and off all the time!
@BostonTom
@BostonTom 2 жыл бұрын
so my car has no bluetooth, my phone has no aux cord... so i cant use this????? thats a bummer when i hear it supports Aux i thought i would be able to connect my phone to the car thing with bluetooth and then plug car thing into my aux cord so i can play songs on my phone :(
@lesapo5587
@lesapo5587 2 жыл бұрын
buy an adapter for the aux.. like iPhone car aux cable.. or what ever plug you need :)
@ocean6994
@ocean6994 Жыл бұрын
so it doesn’t use your cars speakers to play audio you have to have your phone connected to the car alone. what if i don’t have an six
@ocean6994
@ocean6994 Жыл бұрын
aux*
@adamkohl2206
@adamkohl2206 2 жыл бұрын
Does this work without the spotify app on your phone?
@DailyBimmers
@DailyBimmers 2 жыл бұрын
It totally relies on the phone app. The car thing is basically a remote for your phone
@boolioo8841
@boolioo8841 2 жыл бұрын
does it play video podcasts? like for example Joe rogan podcast
@TechnologySmash
@TechnologySmash 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t believe so, no
@noxcure
@noxcure 2 жыл бұрын
Does this car thing work if your car doesnt have bluetooth and Aux?
@TechnologySmash
@TechnologySmash 2 жыл бұрын
you need to have one or the other
@ErebuBat
@ErebuBat 2 жыл бұрын
It is just a controller for Spotify. All the audio will come out of your phone
@leah8jean
@leah8jean Жыл бұрын
my car is so old it doesn't even have aux so i'm so excited to get mine
@scarface551122
@scarface551122 2 жыл бұрын
Can you search? Like can I search for an artist or a song?
@SavageSenzu
@SavageSenzu 2 жыл бұрын
Why did you have to plug the device into your phone? I thought the device connected to your phone via Bluetooth?
@TechnologySmash
@TechnologySmash 2 жыл бұрын
The device is powered by the charger and then your phone connects to your car in some way. The car thing is just a fancy remote.
@oscar.morales.velasco97
@oscar.morales.velasco97 2 жыл бұрын
What if my car doesn't have BT nor AUX? Great video!
@jerseydevil1995
@jerseydevil1995 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a cassette deck? They make cassette deck to aux or even Bluetooth now
@scoobdoo2008
@scoobdoo2008 2 жыл бұрын
I want one
@surfexit109
@surfexit109 2 жыл бұрын
I'm selling.mine. You cannot see the screen when wearing polarized sunglasses.
@fernandoa589
@fernandoa589 2 жыл бұрын
Does it answer phone calls?
@TechnologySmash
@TechnologySmash 2 жыл бұрын
Nope!
@HaidaWay
@HaidaWay 2 жыл бұрын
Ok I've been trying to get this since it first came out. How tf am i supposed to get it?
@Edddw1n
@Edddw1n 2 жыл бұрын
For me i requested one when they were giving them free to a number of people. I never got one, but recently i got an email that they were selling them and that i could buy one. So i bought it
@Steven0sborne
@Steven0sborne 2 жыл бұрын
You have to have spotify premium and keep it active
@prettybaby80
@prettybaby80 2 жыл бұрын
Waitlist basically. Either waitlist for a free one if you got lucky or now a waitlist to purchase for 80 currently. Sign up through your Spotify account
@citababy24
@citababy24 2 жыл бұрын
They should've put an aux input on the device. I'm going to send it back because I thought it came with one. I'll just continue to use my phone. There's no difference.
@guggidk
@guggidk 2 жыл бұрын
The car mode is no more on your phone 🤬
@Oo2k10
@Oo2k10 2 жыл бұрын
If you have to plug aux to your phone what’s the point of getting this? You can just use ur phone as the media controller. I feel like this is a waste of money.
@ItzSurge
@ItzSurge 2 жыл бұрын
can the device connect via bluetooth to the car audio? I use a cassette to bluetooth adapter and it would be cool if I could have it wirelessly connect.
@TechnologySmash
@TechnologySmash 2 жыл бұрын
It should! As long as your phone can currently play music in your car then this will work.
@PisaniProductions
@PisaniProductions 2 жыл бұрын
You can get them for like 40$ right now
@jesus_0395
@jesus_0395 Жыл бұрын
I finally bought one for 30 bucks
@iguess1244
@iguess1244 Жыл бұрын
heads up for everyone spotify is having a sale so it’s 30 bucks
@bentheboy6610
@bentheboy6610 2 жыл бұрын
Hi mom
@lesapo5587
@lesapo5587 2 жыл бұрын
hi son
@bentheboy6610
@bentheboy6610 2 жыл бұрын
@@lesapo5587😂😂😂😂
@opiniontechy2233
@opiniontechy2233 2 жыл бұрын
Is it free or need to pay?
@almondbutter6754
@almondbutter6754 2 жыл бұрын
$80 for one
@TechnologySmash
@TechnologySmash 2 жыл бұрын
Correct. I think it was like $85 total.
@opiniontechy2233
@opiniontechy2233 2 жыл бұрын
@@TechnologySmash AOW HELLLL NAWWHHHH
@lesapo5587
@lesapo5587 2 жыл бұрын
why tf would I b free..
@eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeo
@eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeo 2 жыл бұрын
@@lesapo5587 it was free for a while if you signed up early and got picked.
@fedoff2190
@fedoff2190 2 жыл бұрын
Really not even turned on.
@Nithian
@Nithian 2 жыл бұрын
$80 and it doesn't even have an AUX port, bummer.
@I33tdragon
@I33tdragon Жыл бұрын
There’s no aux jack?!? What is even the point??? 🤬
@GAMEMASTER072
@GAMEMASTER072 2 жыл бұрын
I physically cringed when you cut the box open like that.
@elmaleante718
@elmaleante718 2 жыл бұрын
No aux input SMH useless 🤦🏽‍♂️👎🏽
@TechnologySmash
@TechnologySmash 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah disappointing for sure
@dec23rd51
@dec23rd51 2 жыл бұрын
Why would u need a input ?
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