Question Bluetooth in my car only switches on for calls not audio

[hookup11]

I upgraded to s22 ultra from s21. When I get into my car my Bluetooth pairs with my phone for CALLS automatically, however not for AUDIO (both connect on its own once in a while) . I have to manually go into Bluetooth settings and switch on manually. This is annoying since I have a job where I'm in and out of my car. This was never an issue with my previous phone (S21)

Things I have tried but no luck.

In Bluetooth app settings clear data.
In Bluetooth app setting unpair and delete every device in memory.
In Bluetooth agent setting - change battery saving mode to unrestricted from optimized

 

[doubledragon5]

Hmmm that seems strange.. Maybe try making sure auto is checked in the bluetooth seetings. I have the same phone and I'm not experiencing audio issues.

 

[termdj]

maybe try running a routine for the bluetooth

 

[norti]

There is definitely something wrong with BT in the latest firmware. I occasionally get volume drops and those are huge drops. This bug happened in one or two previous firmware too, got sorted out, but in the latest there is it again. I hope it will be fixed ASAP.

 

[JazonX]

Is it a Ford ?

You have to manually select the phone in Source to play audio or anything else.

Calls take priority over any setting, so they work always without an issue.

 

[hookup11]

Is it a Ford ?

You have to manually select the phone in Source to play audio or anything else.

Calls take priority over any setting, so they work always without an issue.

It's an aftermarket Bluetooth added to an old Honda via peripheral plugged into the stock cd player unit. I am going to try and disconnecting the battery terminals for 30 mins so I can reset the Bluetooth unit itself.

 

[CorruptedSanity]

When I have my car bluetooth device connected as "audio" only, then I have to manually connect to it from my phone.

When I have my car bluetooth device connected as "audio & calls" , then the s22 ultra connects automatically

I recall reading that audio+calls connects automatically
Audio only requires manual connection

I drive a 2017 Ford F150 but I think its not a Ford issue