What to Do When Car Bluetooth is Connected but Unable to Play Music?

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LondynDella
07/28/25 9:19pm
Solutions for when car Bluetooth is connected but unable to play music: 1. Check if the Bluetooth connection is normal, whether it has entered music mode, and if the Bluetooth audio is not turned off. Confirm that the function is working properly but the sound is muted; 2. Call volume settings: During a phone call, use the volume up and down buttons on the side of the phone to adjust the call volume; 3. Music volume: In the phone's settings, select the sound settings, find the media option, and increase the media volume; 4. Turn on the media volume of the car navigation system. The Bluetooth technology in car Bluetooth systems is an extension of mobile phone Bluetooth technology, sharing the same transmission system. Car Bluetooth is a wireless hands-free system designed and developed based on wireless Bluetooth technology for in-car use. Its main function is to connect with a mobile phone via Bluetooth for hands-free calls while driving, aiming to free up hands and reduce the risk of traffic accidents.
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LeKeegan
08/12/25 1:58am
Last time I rented a car, I encountered the same situation and spent a long time figuring out the issue was with the phone settings. When you're connected via Bluetooth, you need to manually switch to Bluetooth audio output—many people don't realize both Android and iOS have this option. Pull down the phone's notification bar or check the sound settings; there's usually a switch labeled something like 'media audio' that needs to be turned on. Also, don’t forget to adjust the car's infotainment system—some cars default to prioritizing calls, leaving media muted unless manually enabled. The most frustrating part is having to adjust the volume on both ends. Once, I maxed out my phone’s volume only to realize the car’s audio was on mute, wasting twenty minutes.
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