Android Auto rolling out fix that stops auto-playing music when you start your car

Google has announced that a bug fix is being rolled out to address a problem where Android Auto would briefly auto-play music when a car starts, even if autoplay had been disabled. While the feature usually starts music as soon as the platform launches, allowing users to disable autoplay is a common preference. However, the functionality had been inconsistent for many users, causing brief auto-play episodes before playback ended.

A post on Reddit confirmed that Google would no longer send "unsolicited play commands" during startup when autoplay was turned off. This change is part of broader improvements to autoplay, including a prompt to opt out of autoplay if Android Auto detected frequent pauses immediately after playback began. The company stated that they have made bug fixes to ensure autoplay works more predictably and aligns with user preferences.

Autoplay app selection will no longer include rarely or never-used apps, and a one-tap opt-out notification will be available for users who prefer manual playback and frequently disable autoplay. Android Auto will also send fewer unsolicited play commands when autoplay is disabled. The specific Android Auto version responsible for the fix is not named, but the update is currently "rolling out."