What is the reason why music cannot be played after connecting a phone to the car's Bluetooth?
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If music cannot be played via the car's Bluetooth, you need to set the audio source to Bluetooth to enable playback. Functions of car Bluetooth: Car Bluetooth is a feature equipped in many vehicles. After connecting a phone via Bluetooth, you can play music from the phone and directly answer calls, which is very convenient. Role of car infotainment systems: Many cars come with infotainment systems that allow the owner's phone to connect with the car's system, enabling more functions. Many vehicles are factory-equipped with Carlife or CarPlay systems—Carlife is specifically designed to connect with Android phones, while CarPlay is tailored for iPhones.
I also encountered this issue when I first bought my car—the phone connected to the car via Bluetooth, but there was no sound for music, which was quite frustrating. First, you need to confirm whether the pairing was truly successful. Sometimes the phone shows it's connected, but the car might have missed it. Open a music app on your phone, like Spotify, and check if the volume is turned down or if mute was accidentally enabled. Also, inspect the car's volume controls. I once made the mistake of setting the car's audio source to the radio instead of Bluetooth input. Additionally, check if there are other Bluetooth devices interfering with your phone, such as headphones still connected, which can hijack the signal. Incompatible Bluetooth versions could also be an issue—new cars support newer protocols, but older phones might not keep up. If everything checks out and the problem persists, try restarting both devices: power off the car's system for ten seconds and then turn it back on, and reboot your phone. During routine maintenance, you can ask the 4S shop to update the software to prevent minor glitches and enhance driving comfort.
