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I have the Pandora app in my car Subaru and phone is connected but it won't connect with Pandora.
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Hi @cshartwell7
Welcome to the Community! Sorry to hear you’re running into trouble getting Pandora to connect. I know that can be frustrating, especially when everything else seems connected.
To help get a clearer picture of what’s happening, could you share a bit more detail?
How is your phone connected to your Subaru: Bluetooth, USB, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or PandoraLink?
What exactly happens when you try to use Pandora in the car? (For example: does it not load, fail to play, give an error, etc.?)
What type of phone are you using?
Depending on your setup, there are a few different ways Pandora can work in your vehicle:
Bluetooth: Audio streams from your phone, but control is limited to your device or basic car controls
USB connection / PandoraLink (if supported): Allows more integrated control through your car’s display
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto (if supported): Provides full app control directly on your car’s screen (if your model supports it)
Thanks for the help!
Hi @cshartwell7
Welcome to the Community! Sorry to hear you’re running into trouble getting Pandora to connect. I know that can be frustrating, especially when everything else seems connected.
To help get a clearer picture of what’s happening, could you share a bit more detail?
How is your phone connected to your Subaru: Bluetooth, USB, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or PandoraLink?
What exactly happens when you try to use Pandora in the car? (For example: does it not load, fail to play, give an error, etc.?)
What type of phone are you using?
Depending on your setup, there are a few different ways Pandora can work in your vehicle:
Bluetooth: Audio streams from your phone, but control is limited to your device or basic car controls
USB connection / PandoraLink (if supported): Allows more integrated control through your car’s display
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto (if supported): Provides full app control directly on your car’s screen (if your model supports it)
Thanks for the help!