How do I stop Amazon Music from automatically playing in my car?

Connecting your phone to your car via Bluetooth to play music is convenient, but sometimes you don’t want the music to start playing automatically when you turn on your car. This can be an issue with Amazon Music, which will automatically begin playing the last song or playlist you were listening to on your phone once connected to your car’s audio system via Bluetooth.

Having Amazon Music automatically start playing can be annoying and distracting, especially if you were just using it on your phone before driving and don’t actually want to listen to music at that moment. Fortunately, there are a few different ways to prevent Amazon Music from autoplaying in your car when you connect your phone.

Check Your Phone’s Settings

Go into your phone’s Bluetooth settings and look for your car connection. On an iPhone, go to Settings > Bluetooth and find your car under “My Devices” or “Other Devices.” Tap the info (i) icon next to your car and you’ll see options to disconnect and forget the device [1]. Android also allows you to “Unpair” devices in Bluetooth settings.

Un-pairing the Bluetooth connection to your car stereo will prevent Amazon Music from automatically playing when connected. You can always re-pair it later if needed. Some car systems may still automatically play the last music app used, even after un-pairing. So also try forgetting the device or turning Bluetooth off completely.

Disable Auto Play in the Amazon Music App

The easiest way to stop Amazon Music from automatically playing in your car is to disable the Auto Play feature in the Amazon Music app itself. Here’s how:

Open the Amazon Music app on your phone. Tap on the profile icon in the bottom right corner of the app. This will open up your account settings.

Under “Settings”, toggle off the “Autoplay” option. This will disable Amazon Music’s Auto Play feature so songs don’t automatically start playing one after another. You can also disable “Shuffle” here if you don’t want your songs to play in random order.

With Auto Play disabled, Amazon Music will stop playing after the current song finishes. You’ll need to manually select which song plays next when listening through your car’s stereo. The music will no longer automatically queue up songs.

Disconnect Your Phone from Your Car

One way to stop Amazon Music from automatically playing in your car is to completely disconnect your phone’s Bluetooth connection from your car’s system. Here are the steps to fully disconnect your phone:

On your phone, go into the Bluetooth settings. For Android, go to Settings > Connected Devices > Connection Preferences > Bluetooth. For iPhone, go to Settings > Bluetooth.

Find your car’s system in the list of paired Bluetooth devices. The name may be something generic like “My Car” or the make/model if it’s a newer vehicle. Tap on the info icon next to your car’s listing.

Select “Forget This Device” or “Unpair” to disconnect your phone from your car. This will make your phone “forget” it was ever paired with your car’s Bluetooth.

You can also delete the pairing directly from your car if it has a touchscreen interface. Go to the Bluetooth settings and find your phone in the paired device list. Select to forget or delete the pairing. Refer to your owner’s manual for specific instructions.

Once disconnected, your phone will no longer automatically connect to your car’s Bluetooth when you get in. This prevents Amazon Music or any other audio from auto-playing. You’ll have to manually reconnect your phone each time to use Bluetooth features. As an alternative, you can try switching to a different audio app or listening to the radio when driving.

Forget Your Car’s Bluetooth

Unlinking your car’s Bluetooth connection from your phone is a straightforward way to prevent Amazon Music from automatically playing when you get in your vehicle. Here are the steps to delete your car from your phone’s Bluetooth settings on Android and iPhone:

On Android:

1. Open your Settings app and tap Connected Devices or Bluetooth.
2. Under Paired Devices, find your car and tap the Settings icon next to it.
3. Select Forget or Unpair to remove it.

As explained on Verizon’s support site, this will erase your car from your phone’s paired Bluetooth devices so your phone will no longer connect to your car automatically.

On iPhone:

1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Under My Devices, find your car and tap the “i” icon next to it.
3. Tap Forget This Device to unpair it.

According to Sony’s instructions, tapping Forget This Device will remove your car from your iPhone’s Bluetooth memory so it will no longer connect automatically when you enter your vehicle.

Turn Off Bluetooth

One of the simplest ways to stop Amazon Music from automatically playing in your car is to turn off Bluetooth on your phone before getting into your vehicle. Bluetooth is what allows your phone to connect to your car’s audio system and begin playing music. By disabling it, you prevent this automatic connection from happening.

To turn off Bluetooth on an iPhone, open the Settings app and tap on Bluetooth. Then toggle the Bluetooth switch to the off position – it will turn gray to indicate it is disabled. You can also ask Siri to turn off Bluetooth for you.

On Android phones, open Settings and go to Connected Devices or Connections, then tap on Bluetooth. Turn off the toggle switch next to Bluetooth so it is grayed out. You can also use the Quick Settings panel to turn Bluetooth off if you have that option enabled.

Just remember to turn Bluetooth off each time before getting into your car. As soon as you turn it back on, your phone may automatically connect to your car again. Leaving it off ensures music won’t start playing until you manually connect your phone.

Sources:
https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-turn-off-bluetooth-on-phones-4171879
https://prep-wizard.com/articles/how-to-enable-bluetooth-on-android-and-iphone/

Use the AUX Input

If your car has an AUX input, you can connect your phone directly to the car’s audio system using an AUX cable instead of relying on Bluetooth. This will allow you to listen to music from your phone through your car speakers without having to use Amazon Music. Here’s how:

First, locate the AUX input port in your car. It will likely be near the car stereo system, often labeled “AUX.” You’ll need a 3.5 mm auxiliary cable to connect your phone. Plug one end of the cable into your phone’s headphone jack and the other end into the AUX port in your car (wikiHow).

Once connected, switch the audio source on your car stereo to “AUX.” You should now be able to play music directly from your phone through the car speakers. When using the AUX input, you can listen to music from any app on your phone instead of relying on auto-playing Bluetooth audio like Amazon Music.

The AUX input gives you direct wired audio connection without needing to pair devices via Bluetooth. This prevents Amazon Music or any other media from auto-playing over your car speakers when you connect your phone. Just be sure to switch your car stereo source to AUX when you want to listen to music and back to Bluetooth for hands-free calling.

Listen to Radio/CDs

If you still want to listen to audio in your car without using streaming services like Amazon Music, switch to a non-digital audio source like the radio or CDs. Despite the rise in popularity of streaming services, AM/FM radio remains the dominant in-car listening choice for American drivers. According to Statista, 73% of drivers listen to the radio while driving. Radio provides a way to listen to music, news, and other content without needing an internet connection or linking your phone.

Listening to CDs is another old-school option that doesn’t rely on connectivity to your phone or a streaming music subscription. Pop a CD in your car’s player and enjoy albums from your personal collection commercial-free without autoplay interfering. While streaming services offer vast libraries of music, CDs give you full control of the listening experience.

Switching to radio and CDs for your in-car audio allows you to still enjoy music and other content while preventing Amazon Music and other streaming services from automatically playing against your wishes through your car’s sound system.

Use Another Music App

One option to avoid Amazon Music auto playing in your car is to switch to a different music app that does not have this feature enabled automatically. Popular alternatives include Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Music, and Pandora. Most other major music streaming services allow you to manually control playback instead of automatically starting music when connected to a car’s Bluetooth.

For example, according to Best Music Apps for Android, iPhone, and Windows Phone Review, other top music apps like Spotify give you full manual control over playback without forcing auto play. So consider installing a different music player app that better suits your preferences around auto play.

Conclusion

In summary, there are a few effective ways to prevent Amazon Music from automatically playing audio in your car when your phone connects via Bluetooth or cable.

First, check your phone’s connection settings and disable options like “Media audio” that allow media apps to play audio over Bluetooth. You can also disable Amazon Music’s auto play feature in the app’s settings.

If you want to prevent any audio from automatically playing, you can disconnect your phone from your car’s systems by turning off Bluetooth or simply not connecting your phone. Using your car’s AUX input or FM radio lets you manually control what plays over the speakers.

Switching to a different music app like Spotify or Apple Music can also stop Amazon content from automatically playing in your car. Just remember to adjust the auto play settings in any new apps you use.

By using one or more of these methods, you can enjoy your drive without having Amazon Music disrupt your experience against your preferences.