Music keeps playing on Pixel 8 after disconnecting from car

[littledroid]

When I leave my car and Android Auto disconnects, music automatically switches from the car speakers to my Pixel 8 and keeps playing on the phone. I don't want that and it didn't used to do that. I just want playback to stop completely when I exit the car.

I’ve checked Android Auto settings (there's no “resume media” option) and the Google Assistant settings (there's no “Media continuity” option either).

Is there any hidden setting or workaround to disable this behavior without using Tasker/MacroDroid?

Some details:
- Phone: Pixel 8
- OS: Android 16
- App: Android Auto
- Car: 2019 BMW X5 (xDraive40i)

Thanks!

 

[ocnbrze]

why not just stop the music in your car before exiting it? what music app are you using? have you tried other music apps?

 

[Milo Willamson]

Also power down your cell and turn it back on, you will not miss anything.

 

[olbriar]

When I leave my car and Android Auto disconnects, music automatically switches from the car speakers to my Pixel 8 and keeps playing on the phone. I don't want that and it didn't used to do that. I just want playback to stop completely when I exit the car.

I’ve checked Android Auto settings (there's no “resume media” option) and the Google Assistant settings (there's no “Media continuity” option either).

Is there any hidden setting or workaround to disable this behavior without using Tasker/MacroDroid?

Some details:
- Phone: Pixel 8
- OS: Android 16
- App: Android Auto
- Car: 2019 BMW X5 (xDraive40i)

Thanks!

What variable changed to cause the connection behavior to change? Perhaps it is there that you should look for a fix or work-a-round.

 

[littledroid]

Also power down your cell and turn it back on, you will not miss anything.

Tried that...no luck. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[littledroid]

why not just stop the music in your car before exiting it? what music app are you using? have you tried other music apps?

That didn't work...it just restarts. I will try disabling auto connect in Android Auto.

 

[littledroid]

What variable changed to cause the connection behavior to change? Perhaps it is there that you should look for a fix or work-a-round.

Nothing that I'm aware of. I'm guessing software update either OS or Android Auto.

 

[Milo Willamson]

Ah maybe blue tooth settings?