How to stop BT autoplay upon reconnect

[boatman]

Samsung S9, with latest SW, but in doing a web search, I think this is an Android issue....

When I have used a media app, such as overdrive, spotify, podcast, etc. via BT in either my car or headset/earbuds and reconnect to the BT device, the media app automatically starts.

For example, I was listening on my headset to podcast while walking. When I get home, I stop it. Later I get in my car, and the podcast automatically starts. Or a book I was listening to starts. The same if I shut off the headset, and turn it on again.

I DON'T WANT THE APP TO AUTOSTART.

I have looked all over the phone's settings, I have looked on the interwebs, see a ton of people complain about this, yet have not found an answer. Anybody know how to stop the media app from autoplaying upon reconnect to BT? Thanks.

 

[puppykickr]

Turn bluetooth off when you are done using it.

 

[mikedt]

I'm sure someone else was reporting the same thing happening with a Samsung phone and connecting to a vehicle BT system, with the media playing automatically.

Can't remember if there was a definite solution or not. And it's not something I've ever encountered myself. So I'm pretty sure it's not a general Android issue, and very well could be a Samsung specific "feature".

I use Foobar2000 for my listening, and that does have a specific setting to start playing when headphones are plugged in, which is OFF by default.

 

[puppykickr]

I'm sure someone else was reporting the same thing happening with a Samsung phone and connecting to a vehicle BT system, with the media playing automatically.

Can't remember if there was a definite solution or not. And it's not something I've ever encountered myself. So I'm pretty sure it's not a general Android issue, and very well could be a Samsung specific "feature".

I use Foobar2000 for my listening, and that does have a specific setting to start playing when headphones are plugged in, which is OFF by default.

I think it was me.
My stepmom has a Samsung, and my father had taken me somewhere in their shared car.

When we pulled back into the driveway, her phone automatically linked to the car- because she always leaves her bluetooth on.

I don't think it is just a Samsung thing, because the same thing happens to me with my ZTE if I leave bluetooth on when getting in and out of my ol'lady's car when we travel.

I am surprised to see how many people leave bluetooth on all the time.