Why can't I play music after successfully connecting Bluetooth in Skoda?
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Skoda Bluetooth connection is successful but unable to play music may be caused by the device's volume button not being turned up. Below is relevant information about car Bluetooth: 1. Introduction: Car Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables short-range data exchange between vehicle-mounted fixed devices and personal mobile devices, greatly facilitating practical functions such as file sharing and music playback. 2. Connection with navigation device: After successful Bluetooth pairing between the car's navigation system and mobile device, you can access the dialing interface from the navigation main screen to make and receive calls, and also import contacts from your phone to the navigation device.
Last time I drove my brother's Skoda Octavia, I encountered the same issue. The Bluetooth showed it was connected, and making calls was no problem, but it just wouldn't play music. After racking my brains for a while, I realized the phone hadn't granted media permissions! Nowadays, many new phones only grant call permissions by default. You need to go into the settings, find the Bluetooth device list, tap on the Skoda connection details, and turn on the media audio switch. Also, make sure your phone volume isn't muted, and the car's audio volume is turned up. If it still doesn't work, try deleting the pairing and reconnecting—sometimes old connection records can cause trouble. As for Skoda's infotainment system, it occasionally acts up and needs a restart; just hold down the center console power button for ten seconds to reset it. Now, every time I connect, I first open a music app to confirm there's sound before driving.
Having worked in auto repair for over a decade, Skoda owners frequently report this issue. Focus on checking three key areas: First, ensure media sharing is enabled in the phone's Bluetooth settings. Second, the vehicle's infotainment system must have the correct audio source selected to Bluetooth mode. Many people forget to press the MEDIA button on the center console to switch. Third, check the infotainment software version – older Octavia models with MIB systems require an upgrade to version 0490 or above for compatibility with newer phones. There's also a hidden issue: Bluetooth audio interruptions can occur when charging via USB cable due to current interference – simply unplug the cable to resolve. Skoda infotainment systems have poorer compatibility with Android phones, particularly Huawei EMUI systems which are prone to conflicts. Trying an Apple device often provides the most hassle-free solution.
