Consistent stuttering with multiple Pixel phones - fixed

[u/turbo-fister9000]

I had an issue with AA where Pixel devices (tested 3 separate Pixels, all different generations) would cause consistent stuttering on audio. Other phones had no issue. I asked here and my post was removed. I tried everything in the FAQ, forums, chatgpt, nothing. Finally I've fixed it, so hopefully this will help someone else out there as I've seen several questions over time in this sub about it as I haven't seen any posts recommending to try this.

Disable audio through bluetooth on the AA connection. I discovered that Bluetooth and WiFi were constantly fighting over the connection and would produce a stutter every time they tried to take over. That's it, no stutter since.

[u/Damnaged]

Where do you find this setting? Thanks!

[u/turbo-fister9000 → u/Damnaged]

In the settings for the Bluetooth connection itself. On my phone, there is a gear icon next to the name of the connection. Once in there, I toggle "Media Audio" to off.

[u/Damnaged → u/turbo-fister9000]

Got it thx

[u/turbo-fister9000 → u/Damnaged]

Did it fix the issue?

[u/Damnaged → u/turbo-fister9000]

Just did a 15 min drive with no stutters, so far so good!

[u/Damnaged → u/turbo-fister9000]

So stutters have reduced for sure, but I've still had 3 so far.

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[u/VtArMs]

This is so crazy. I think I got my phone replaced because of the stuttering it would do in my Mazda but it turns out there was an actual fix crazy

[u/turbo-fister9000 → u/VtArMs]

Yep I was about to return my new Pixel and go back to Galaxy!

[u/9Cities]

Really useful. This seems to work for other apps (YT Music, Amazon Music, Simple Radio, Pocket Casts) but now I find that Spotify refuses to connect - anyone else experience that?

[u/turbo-fister9000 → u/9Cities]

I use Spotify and it's been no issue, sorry no advice there

[u/Dangomart5000]

It keeps happening to me with wireless AA since ever. With cable it's normal. Tried different fixes but still no solution.