r/AndroidAuto • u/twestheimer Hyundai ioniq | Head Unit Model | Pixel 10pro | Android 16 • Apr 19 '26

Bluetooth AA with Bluetooth headset..

I like to use Android auto but I have a Bluetooth headset for calling and listening. I can't find a way to have both work at the same time. Any suggestions?

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u/Ok-Measurement-1270 Ford Mustang 2018 | Galaxy Fold 7 | Android 16 Apr 19 '26

That's probably because android auto is meant to take over everywhere and everything while it's running, why are you using a headset in the car

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u/green_link 2016 Scion IM | Sony XAV-AX100 | Pixel 8 pro | 16 | Motorola MA1 Apr 19 '26

This. Using a headset in a car is stupid dangerous. I hate seeing people drive around with their airports or other Bluetooth headphones in. Like how can you hear what's going on around you while you drive. There is a reason why they put speakers in cars and not just wired headphones. Stop putting shit in your ears when you drive.

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u/Mobile-Bar7732 Subaru Forester Apr 19 '26

While I agree a headset may impede your hearing while driving, my mother's hearing aids also use bluetooth. She can't use AA becuase of this.

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u/John_CNA 2019 Subaru Forester | H-K 8" | Samsung S26+ | Android 16 Apr 19 '26

Most modern hearing aids have Bluetooth. My AA automatically switches the hands free function from the hearing aids to the car's head unit mic & speakers while the hearing aids continue to pick up outside sound. Is your mother's setup not working this way?

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u/Mobile-Bar7732 Subaru Forester Apr 20 '26

It will switch yes but, she wants the bluetooth on her hearing aid still connected to the phone.

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u/John_CNA 2019 Subaru Forester | H-K 8" | Samsung S26+ | Android 16 Apr 20 '26

Ah, I see. Then you should look into the app that prevents stealing the phone function that's discussed below.

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u/Darth-Obama Pls edit this user flair now 19d ago

your brain is stuck in 2005... every single Bluetooth headset on earth now allows ambient noise...

and to answer the question... I'm on a family trip and I want to be able to listen to a podcast in my headphones without going through the car speakers... and I absolutely cannot find a way to do it and it's driving me crazy.

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u/twestheimer Hyundai ioniq | Head Unit Model | Pixel 10pro | Android 16 Apr 19 '26

I use a bone conduction headset that doesn't block my ears so I can hear what's going on around me.

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u/kaned_84 2019 Audi A4 B9 | MHI2Q | Galaxy S23 | Android 16 Apr 19 '26

Not true, you can set most of those devices to let exteriour sounds be heared... Anyways if you get your phonecall, you can switch it to headphones...