How can I stop bluetooth autoplay of music on 2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i and iPhone 6

On the Subaru radio, touch HOME then SETTINGS.

AUDIO. Third line is IPOD/USB/SD AUTOPLAY.

Uncheck the box on the right.

Sorry, but your thinking is completely incorrect. There is absolutely NO WAY that an mp3 file could cause this behavior by itself. That's not even remotely logical.

The correct answer has already been posted. You can try as hard as you like to find another cause, but that won't alter reality in any way.

What you're experiencing is not an issue with the phone itself, it's simply the phone responding to commands being sent from the head unit in your car. There is nothing you can do or adjust on the phone other than to completely turn off A2DP audio streaming.

Many, if not most, multimedia systems do NOT behave the way you're describing. What's happening is the head unit detects an A2DP capable device and automatically sends the command to begin playback.

Toyota has had "issues" with their in-car multimedia systems and smart phones (not just iPhones) for years. It should be noted that there is quite a bit of technology shared between Toyota and Subaru, and that many Subaru vehicles suffer from the same problems the Toyotas do.

The Android apps that "fix" the problem hook into the OS in a way that Apple does not allow, as it is unsafe and would pose a security risk on the phone.

Unfortunately I can confirm this is in android as well. Galaxy s7. The problem is that Subarus (and prob some other cars) radio send a play request to your phone when it connects so it will play.every.time.something.happens on your phone :( some cars can disable this, Subaru cannot that I've ever found.

Source: owned 2005, 2007, 2011, 2014 and 2017 subarus and Any with a factory Bt stereo does this

I have the same issue. It's becoming a safety issue when, if I take a call while driving, the iPhone drops me back to Apple Music when I was listening to content through another app beforehand and I get distracted during that '***?' moment.

If it's about giving primacy to Apple's content vs what I am wanting to be listening to at the time, or when I was last using the device, I'd be pretty disappointed.

If it isn't fixed soon I'm going Android—it's a deal breaker for me.

I think that this is not an iPhone issue. On my VW multimedia device the music is not starting on its own. I must start it. I guess usually its not a bad thing, that the music plays, but you're right: When you press pause, the music shouldn't be resumed after hanging up etc. But for me it seems like a Subaru issue, as my VW behaves different?

Does Subaru offer CarPlay?

I have the same problem in my "13" Yaris, on Toyota touch.

I am playing my music through AUX from my iPod, not a problem. Siri is navigating me delightfully, stopping the plugged in music and telling me to start thinking about making a turn.

BUT - my phone is silently playing music through the music App. It's not playing it through the phone, NOR is it playing it over the car speakers (even once upon a time when I wanted it too, before deciding to just plug in my iPod which has more tracks)

Yes I need the BT because I want to be able to "communicate" with Siri, either to ask her to text someone if I am running late, or to navigate me to a specific address once I reach the correct town... but not the music.

I see I am not alone in the issue (apart from the fact that it doesn't autoBLARE just autoplays in the background on my phone, luckily not draining the phone battery because it's plugged in so that I can summon Siri without pressing any buttons...)

If I find a solution in my car I shall let you know. While yes, it's a completely different car and interactive system, it should at least highlight whether or not the issue is indeed with Apple (as suspected) or with the car's multimedia system. I'm almost sure that nothing I do will make a difference but I shall load some music onto the default media app on my old Windows Phone, as well as on my friend's Android phone on Google music or whatever the official mus app is called and connect that up and see what happens.

I did leave feedback on the Apple site about this, to say that a switch to disable Apple Music from being opened by anything other than actually pressing the button or asking Siri, would be useful.

Good luck and please do say if you manage to get things sorted out at your end. :-)

Same issue...I can't use other audio apps for Bluetooth without intermittent loud music popping in before or after.

Even if it's a Toyota Bluetooth issue, I should be able to download an app or adjust a setting that will turn off Autoplay Music without turning the whole feature off (I do still want to listen to music without going back into settings every time).

Android has apps that will allow control over this, but I find nothing for IOS???

What you're experiencing is not an issue with the phone itself, it's simply the phone responding to commands being sent from the head unit in your car. There is nothing you can do or adjust on the phone other than to completely turn off A2DP audio streaming.

Many, if not most, multimedia systems do NOT behave the way you're describing. What's happening is the head unit detects an A2DP capable device and automatically sends the command to begin playback.

Toyota has had "issues" with their in-car multimedia systems and smart phones (not just iPhones) for years. It should be noted that there is quite a bit of technology shared between Toyota and Subaru, and that many Subaru vehicles suffer from the same problems the Toyotas do.

The Android apps that "fix" the problem hook into the OS in a way that Apple does not allow, as it is unsafe and would pose a security risk on the phone.

I had this problem with my iphone 6 too ( same truck but never had the problem with the 5) and finally got so aggravated that I just switched to an Android phone. Just bought a google pixel and moved all my music over and guess what? Same problem. So I am thinking the problem is within itunes purchased content itself.

I have a radio app that I listen too and it only autoplays if the app is open so it is not the bluetooth of the truck or the phone. It has to be itunes. I also notice it never plays music automatically that was not purchased through itunes.

I get that it's my Toyota's signal being sent out that causes my phone to auto play music, but I have read that Droid has an app that can eliminate the issue. If an app can eliminate the issue before waiting for Toyota then Apple can be better/smarter than Toyota (help their customers despite Toyota's incompetence).

Instead I had to go into iTunes and rename a song "A.A." and the song is a very quiet one for awhile.

Also, what would be unsafe about creating a function for manual control over said signal?

"I hear you signal, but I'm ignoring you until my owner tells me to listen," said iOS.

I have the same issue in my 2012 Toyota 4Runner.

If the corrrect answer has been posted, what is the correct answer?

Also, if you are wanting auto play most of the time, you can just select FM radio as your source and your Subaru will play that next time you get in.