iOS: Playing song does not create a radio station

[devongray4]

Automatic Playlist After Search

“Pandora’s core feature builds stations directly from search results. When you search for a song, album, or artist and play it, Pandora automatically creates a personalized radio station that continues to play similar music indefinitely.”

This feature used to work on my Pandora account but doesn’t any longer. Is there a way to fix this bug? I’ve signed out, deleted the app and reinstalled, but still not working. 

Moderator Edit: Edited title for clarity

[MariaPandora]

Thanks for posting @devongray4 .

Can you tell me more about what's happening? 

• What is the make and model of your phone?
• Is there an error message? If so, what does it say?
• Do you experience this with a particular artist/song or does it happen with any artist/song? Or is it happening with any other type of content like a album?
• Can you send a screenshot of what you're seeing? (If you're not sure how to take a screenshot, just let me know and I'll be happy to provide you with some additional steps.)

Let me know!

[devongray4]

Hello.

I have Apple iPhone 16.

No error message. We search for a particular song, listen to the song, and then the music stops. If we push play again, it plays the same song.

This happens when we search any song. 

In the screenshot, I searched for “Wide Open Spaces.” I listened to the whole song. Once it was done, this is the screen. No music, just the same song at the bottom with the play button ready to be pushed again. 

Thank you.

Sorry, forgot to post the screenshot. 

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[AdamPandora · Accepted solution]

Thanks for following up and clarifying that, @devongray4.

It sounds like you are looking to have music play continuously rather than stopping after playing a specific song.

In the example you provided, you have two options:

1. Create a station: 

   Creating a station is best when you want Pandora to build a long-term listening experience around a song, artist, album, or genre.

   When you create a station, Pandora uses that song or artist as a starting point and begins playing similar music. The station itself is saved to your collection, and any Thumb feedback you provide helps personalize that station over time.

   One thing to keep in mind is that a station won't necessarily start by playing the exact song you searched for. Instead, Pandora will use that song or artist as the seed for a station and begin playing related content right away.

2. Turn on AutoPlay: 

   AutoPlay is best when you want to start with a specific song, and then have Pandora continue the listening session after it ends.

   With AutoPlay enabled, Pandora will first play the content you selected. Once that content finishes, Pandora seamlessly takes over and begins playing similar music and recommendations based on what you were just listening to.

   Unlike stations, AutoPlay sessions are not automatically saved to your collection, and the experience may be a little different each time.

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How to create a station:

In the screenshot you provided, you will first need to tap on Stations at the top of the screen to sort by stations. You can then select the appropriate radio station you are looking to play. 

Creating a station will provide you with the laid-back experience you mentioned in your initial post: “Pandora’s core feature builds stations directly from search results. When you search for a song, album, or artist and play it, Pandora automatically creates a personalized radio station that continues to play similar music indefinitely.”

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How to turn on AutoPlay:

If you turn the AutoPlay feature on, Pandora seamlessly takes over and we'll start playing similar content based on whatever you were just listening to. AutoPlay keeps playing what you already love, while also recommending new discoveries that we know you'll love next.

As a Pandora Premium listener, you automatically have access to this feature, and can manage AutoPlay at the bottom of any track, album, podcast or playlist, or from your Settings.

To view your AutoPlay setting from a mobile device:

1. Tap Profile and select the Settings gear in the top right corner. 
2. Select Advanced.

To view your AutoPlay setting on the web:

1. Open your Settings.
2. Select Content Settings.

Set the AutoPlay toggle to your preference.

I hope this helps to explain. Enjoy the tunes!