Volvo Adds Integrated Spotify App

Streaming music provider Spotify
has signed a deal with car manufacturer Volvo that will see Spotify
fully integrated into it's digital dashboard Sensus Connected Touch
system. Users will be able to control the integrated Spotify app
either with voice commands or through the touch screen with
music streamed through a 3G/4G dongle or via their mobile phone
connection through their dashboard.

Other features include searching functions for artists, albums and
tracks; playing new releases, top albums and tracks by region, playlist
support and the ability to 'star' tracks.

The Sensus Connected Touch will be available in all models of Volvo cars
except XC90. It can be fitted in all new Volvos (V40, V40 Cross
Country, S60, V60, XC60, V70, XC70 and S80) as well as being retrofitted
in applicable used cars from model year 2011, however a Volvo owners
will need their own premium Spotify account to avail themselves of the
service. – via CelebrityAccess

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