Auto + Android: Pandora plays when connecting to Bluetooth

[surfer433]

I have the same problem with the Android version, connects to bluetooth and auto plays. Changing autostart setting does not change it. I am running version 4-11, cannot seen to get an update.

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[TannerPandora]

Hi @surfer433 

Welcome to community!

Try disabling Launch from Car from your Pandora settings - Profile > Settings > Advanced > Bluetooth Devices > Disable 'Enable Launch From Car'. 

[surfer433]

 The setting Launch from car is disabled, that is the problem, that setting does not function.. Thank you for trying to help.

I should further clarify, when connecting to any paired speaker, Pandora auto starts. Surely there must be an easy solution for this. As it is I unpaired my home speakers to prevent the auto playing.

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[TannerPandora]

Hi @surfer433 

In most cases, your mobile OS controls Bluetooth playback to assist with launching your recently used media apps when connected. This is true with other music streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music. I've had the same experience when connecting in my car or speaker with Bluetooth, Apple Music will launch and begin playing. This is almost always true if I've played the app most recently. In these cases, I've found the best way to prevent Pandora or other streaming service from launching is to completely close the app. 

However, when in the vehicle, in most recent models that support SDL, disabling the 'Launch from car' feature should help to prevent Pandora from launching and playing in the car.

If this is not happening for you, I can report this experience for further investigation. Please let me know your OS and Pandora version.