Spotify Car Thing User Manual
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Summary of Contents for Spotify Car Thing
- Page 1 Car Thing User Manual Version 1.1 Changelog V1.1: 17th May, 2021 ● Fixed incorrect dimensions. See Technical specifications.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Car Thing settings ● Turn microphone off ● Updating Car Thing ● About Car Thing not working ● No power? ● Can’t connect? ● Car Thing not hearing you? ● Restart and factory reset Technical specifications Important product and safety information... -
Page 3: Setting Up Car Thing
1. Plug Car Thing into a 12V power outlet in your car with the adapter provided. 2. Follow the steps on Car Thing’s screen to open the setup flow on your phone. Tip: You can also start the setup flow in the Spotify mobile app at Settings > Car > Car Thing. -
Page 4: Play With Different Phones
○ Forget Phone to remove a phone Apple CarPlay and Android Auto If Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is available in your car, you can use it with Car Thing. Just connect Car Thing to the sound system with the USB cable. -
Page 5: Mounting Car Thing
3. Bend the other end and insert it into the slot. 4. Push the mount into the slot until it feels secure. 5. Attach Car Thing to the magnet. You can adjust the angle of Car Thing by turning it on the magnet or tilting the magnet itself. -
Page 6: Dashboard Mount
6. Attach Car Thing to the magnet. You can adjust the angle of Car Thing by turning it on the magnet or by tilting the magnet itself. When you leave your car, detach the device from the magnet by pulling it from the magnetic... -
Page 7: Vent Mount
The vent mount attaches to your car’s air vents. Adjust the grips to mount vertically, diagonally, or horizontally. Note: Air noise can make it harder for Car Thing to hear you, so keep the mics high on the vent or turn it off. - Page 8 Remove vent mount Note: Use both hands and firm and steady movements when you remove a mount. 1. Detach Car Thing from the mount. 2. Slide the mount prongs towards you until the mount is removed from the vent.
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Page 9: Using Car Thing
Using Car Thing For: Premium Car Thing is the easiest way to listen in the car. Play what you love, or find new music and podcasts on the road. Interact with Car Thing using your voice, the touch screen, or the dial and buttons on the device. -
Page 10: Saved Music And Podcasts
● “Hey Spotify, play Discover Weekly” Presets There are 4 preset buttons along the top of Car Thing. Use them to save your favorite collections to get to quicker in the future. Note: You can’t save individual songs to presets. -
Page 11: Car Thing Settings
Tip: Repeat the steps to turn the microphone on again. Or, use your voice to ask Car Thing to turn the mic off. Say “Hey Spotify, mic off”. Note: One the mic is off, you can’t use your voice to turn it back on. -
Page 12: About
Click the Settings button. Find Restart in the list. Choose Factory Reset and press the dial to select. About Under the About section of Car Thing settings, find information like serial number, app and OS version, and regulatory certifications and licenses. -
Page 13: Car Thing Not Working
Turn on your car’s ignition. Some cars only provide power to the 12V power outlets when the ignition is on. Make sure to plug Car Thing into the 12V or 24V power outlet (also known as the cigarette lighter) in your car - and that the outlet is functioning properly. - Page 14 Factory reset A factory reset clears all personalized saved data from the device. You’ll need to reconnect it to your phone and reset any presets afterwards. Click the Settings button. Find Restart in the list. Choose Factory Reset and press the dial to select.
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Page 15: Technical Specifications
● Supported Profiles: SPP ● Dual Role: BR/EDR/BLE Ports & Connectors Power: USB type C Electrical rating Car Thing: 5.0V Max ⎓ 1.2A Max Power adapter: Electrical Rating: 5.0V ⎓ 3.1A Power Average power consumption, operational: 5W Peak power consumption: 10W Idle power consumption, 12V plug: 0.06W... - Page 16 (Car Thing and power adapter) Operational temperature: -4 °F to 113 °F (-20 °C to 45 °C) Storage temperature: -40 °F to 176 °F (-40 °C to 80 °C)
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Page 17: Important Product And Safety Information
Always observe road signs, traffic laws and road conditions. Do not set up, mount or adjust the mounting of your device while driving. Follow the set-up and mounting instructions provided to you by Spotify to mount Car Thing while parked in a safe place. - Page 18 If you experience discomfort after using Car Thing, stop use and consult your doctor. Choking Hazard. Car Thing is not a toy and should not be played with by children. Car Thing and its accessories may present a choking hazard. Keep Car Thing and accessories away from small children.
- Page 19 The party responsible for FCC compliance is: Spotify USA Inc., 4 World Trade Center, 150 Greenwich Street, 62nd Floor, New York, NY 10007, USA. If you wish to contact Spotify visit support.spotify.com. Device Name: Car Thing...
- Page 20 Follow All Applicable Laws. National, federal, state, or local laws or requirements may apply to your use of Car Thing. Spotify does not assume any responsibility for any fines, penalties or damages that may be incurred as a result of any national, federal, state, or local laws or requirements relating to the use of Car Thing.
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