Google Maps audio no longer as a Phone Call on vehicle' audio system

I have IOS 15.4 installed on my iPhone. I can only hear the iPhone Google Maps App voice directions when I select "Bluetooth" as the audio source on my Subaru entertainment system. Previously, Google Map voice directions interrupted the currently selected audio source and played as a "phone call". I have tried deleting/reinstalling the Google Maps App and removing and reconnecting the iPhone from the vehicle.

Google Maps > Settings > Navigation >

Mute State = Unmute

Guidance Volume Louder

Play voice over Bluetooth = ON

Play as Bluetooth phone call = ON


This is relatively new behavior. I have not tried regressing to previous IOS levels. Any ideas on how I to get Google voice to play as a phone call?


iPhone 7, iOS 15

Posted on Mar 29, 2022 7:32 AM

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Mar 30, 2022 2:22 PM in response to 47RAD

Hello there 47RAD,


You mentioned having no issues when using Apple Maps and the voice directions when using it with your car stereo, so let's focus on Google Maps itself by ruling out the following:

  1. This link shows How to manually update apps on your Apple device.
  2. Have you already contacted your car stereo manufacturer to see if there's a possible firmware update available for your car stereo?
  3. If you've already ruled out the above, along with deleting/downloading the Google Maps app, the next step we recommend would be to contact Google Help.


Cheers!

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