Likely fix
Fix: Car Bluetooth calls work but music does not
If calls work but music does not, the phone is probably connected for call audio but not media audio, or the car is not set to the Bluetooth media source.
Quick answer
Enable media audio for the car in Bluetooth settings, then select Bluetooth audio or media on the car stereo.
Important warning
Some older cars support calls over Bluetooth but not music streaming. In that case, you may need aux, USB, or a Bluetooth receiver.
Try this
- 1 Open Bluetooth settings on the phone.
- 2 Tap the car connection details.
- 3 Make sure media audio is enabled.
- 4 Select Bluetooth, Media, or Audio on the car stereo.
- 5 Raise phone and stereo volume.
- 6 Restart the music app.
- 7 Forget and pair the car again if needed.
Common causes
Media audio is disabled.
Car stereo is on the wrong source.
Older car supports calls but not music streaming.
Music app is using the wrong output.
Bluetooth profile is stuck.
What to check next
- Check whether media audio is enabled.
- Check the car’s input/source setting.
- Check whether the car manual mentions A2DP or Bluetooth audio streaming.
- Check whether another phone can play music.
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