Waymo integrates Spotify into robotaxis throughout three US cities

Alphabet’s self-driving unit Waymo has partnered with Spotify to embed the music streaming service instantly into its robotaxis.

The mixing went dwell in Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, permitting passengers to entry their private Spotify libraries by the automobile’s touchscreen show or by connecting through the Waymo cell app.

Waymo riders can arrange the connection by both linking their account earlier than reserving by the Waymo app, or scanning a QR code from the automobile’s display screen throughout transit. As soon as linked, Waymo will keep in mind customers’ account for future journeys till they select to disconnect it, Waymo defined.

In line with Google’s help web page: “On the finish of your journey, your music will routinely cease taking part in, and the following rider gained’t be capable of use your account.”

Waymo defined that by default, solely the one who hailed the trip can choose songs. Nevertheless, a Premium consumer can begin a “Jam” session, permitting different Spotify customers to affix and add songs to a shared queue. Passengers should use present variations of the Waymo app to entry the Spotify integration.

The system contains audio customization options, with an equalizer permitting passengers to regulate the stability and fade, subwoofer, bass, and treble of the automobile’s audio system. Riders can select tracks both on the in-car screens, Waymo app, or Spotify app.

To advertise the launch, Waymo and Spotify tapped rapper Saweetie, who lately collaborated with Okay-pop group Twice on a brand new single known as superstars.