post Re: How to disable accessory mode with iOS? in Automotive

Automotive: How to disable Accessory Mode

Golfleather — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 21:39:54 GMT

I want to control the app natively from the phone, and not from the interface in my car. Is there anyway to disable accessory mode to allow for this to occur?

mod edit: changed title for clarity

Re: How to disable accessory mode with iOS?

AlyssaPandora — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 12:59:20 GMT

Hey there, @Golfleather. 👋

I moved your post over to the Automotive section of the community. At this time, there isn't a way to disable the accessory mode.

You can still listen to Pandora in your car by connecting your mobile device via AUX cord or Bluetooth, rather than using the interface on your dash.

Please note: If you launch Pandora through your Apple CarPlay system, you can use Siri to control what you listen to. If you'd like to have the ability to disable accessory mode, I would recommend checking out this.

If you'd like to ability to disable accessory mode, feel free to create a feature request here.

Hope this info is helpful. 🎧

*Use your mobile device only when conditions allow and as permitted by applicable law.

Re: How to disable accessory mode with iOS?

mantonelli99 — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:30:30 GMT

Please get rid of this feature! I want to control Pandora from my phone. I’ll be using another music app in the meantime.

Re: How to disable accessory mode with iOS?

Jen1888 — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 22:01:17 GMT

Go to:

advanced settings from the Pandora app( gear icon )

turn off enable launch from car

this will turn off the accessory mode. doesn’t matter apple or android

Re: How to disable accessory mode with iOS?

Baldylocks — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:25:06 GMT

Thank you for posting this. Fixed!