How to Listen to Pandora in Your Car 🚗🎶

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How to Listen to Pandora in Your Car

There are several ways to enjoy Pandora on the road, depending on your vehicle and mobile device.

Available options depend on your vehicle’s make, model, year, and built-in features, as well as the type of smartphone you’re using. Check the options below to find the setup that works best for you.

Not Sure What Your Car Supports?

Check your vehicle’s owner manual or the manufacturer’s website to confirm compatibility. If you’re still unsure, feel free to create a new post in the Community, we’re happy to help point you in the right direction!

When posting, be sure to include the make, model, and year of your vehicle and/or phone, along with how you’re trying to connect (Bluetooth, CarPlay, Android Auto, AAOS, PandoraLink, etc.). The more details you can share, the easier it is for the Community to help.

Happy listening on the road! 

Remember:

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

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PANDORALINK (Built-In Integration)
Some vehicles come equipped with PandoraLink, which connects the Pandora app on your smartphone directly to your car’s infotainment system.

How it works:

• Download and open the Pandora app on your phone
• Connect your phone via USB or Bluetooth (varies by vehicle)
• Select Pandora from your car’s media or app menu

PandoraLink allows you to control stations, thumbs up/down, and skip tracks directly from your dashboard.

Note: Availability depends on your vehicle’s make, model, and year.

APPLE CARPLAY (iPhone Users)
If your vehicle supports Apple CarPlay, you can access Pandora directly from your car’s display.

To get started:
Make sure Pandora is installed on your iPhone

1. Connect your iPhone via USB cable or wirelessly (if supported)
2. Select the Pandora app from the CarPlay screen

You can browse stations, control playback, and use Siri for hands-free control.

ANDROID AUTO (Android Phone Users)
Vehicles that support Android Auto allow you to use Pandora through your car’s touchscreen display.

To get started:
Install the Pandora app on your Android phone

1. Connect your phone via USB or wirelessly (if supported)
2. Open Pandora from the Android Auto interface

You’ll be able to browse, skip, and give thumbs up/down directly from your dashboard.

ANDROID AUTOMOTIVE OS (Built-In Google System)
Some newer vehicles have Android Automotive OS built directly into the car (this is different from Android Auto).

With Android Automotive:

• Download Pandora directly from the Google Play Store in your vehicle
• Log into your Pandora account
• Stream without needing to connect your phone

Note: This option does not require a mobile device once installed.

BLUETOOTH (Universal Option)
If your vehicle doesn’t support the options above, you can still listen using Bluetooth audio.

To connect:

1. Turn on Bluetooth in your phone’s settings
2. Pair your phone with your car’s audio system
3. Select Bluetooth as the audio source in your vehicle
4. Open Pandora on your phone and press play

Your car will play whatever is streaming from your device.

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