How to Add Pandora to Android Auto [100% Working]

Part 1. Does Pandora Work with Android Auto?

Yes, Pandora is compatible with Android Auto and it is one of the first music apps to be compatible with Android Auto. Pandora's integration with Android Auto allows you to play and control Pandora music directly from your car's dashboard. For the two to work together, you need to meet the following conditions:

• You have an Android device running Android 6.0 or later.
• Your car or aftermarket stereo system supports Android Auto. If you are not sure, it is necessary to check the Android Auto supported vehicles list.
• You have a stable USB or wireless connection between your phone and your vehicle.
• You have installed the latest versions of the Pandora app from the Google Play Store.
• You have a Pandora account (either Premium, Plus, or Free, is fine)

Pandora Andorid Auto integration offers you many features, including：

Part 2. How to Add Pandora to Android Auto

Now that both Pandora and Android Auto are so popular, why not connect them together to make a wonderful experience during your driving. Thus, follow the steps to get Pandora on Android Auto easily.

Step 1 Connect Your Phone to Your Car

1. Open the Settings app on your phone.
2. Click the magnifying glass button on the right, search for Android Auto and tap on it in the search results.
3. Scroll down to the Configure in Android Auto option and tap on it.
4. Click the Connect a vehicle button.
5. You can choose to connect your phone to the USB port of your car using a data cable.
6. Alternatively, turn on Bluetooth on your phone and car system and connect your phone to the car using wirelessly
7. If any instruction appears on the car screen during the connection process, please follow it.

Step 2 Add Pandora to Android Auto

1. Go back to the Settings app in your phone again.
2. In the Settings app, search for Android Auto.
3. Scroll down to the Customize launcher option and tap on it.
4. Here you will see a lot of apps supported by Android Auto, find the Pandora app in the list and tick the checkbox to the right of it.

Step 3 Open Pandora on Android Auto

1. On your car's display, open the Android Auto app.
2. In the main screen of Android Auto, find the music note icon or go to the apps menu.
3. Find the Pandora app icon and tap on it.
4. The Pandora app will launch in your car system. It may require you to sign in to your Pandora account if it's your first time, so make sure the network is available.

Step 4 Play Pandora Music in Your Car (with Pro Tips)

Way 1: Play Pandora from the Android Auto Interface

You can select the music you want to listen to and pause, skip, replay, and more by tapping directly on your car's touchscreen. As long as you're signed into your Pandora account in Android Auto in your car, you can access your personalized radio stations, playlists, podcasts, and more.

Way 2: Use Google Assistant for Hands-Free Control

If you haven't activated Google Assistant yet, you can refer to the following steps:

1. Open your phone's Google app.
2. Tap Settings > Google Assistant > Hey Google & Voice Match.
3. Enable "Hey Google."
4. Follow the instructions on your phone screen to set up Voice Match.
5. Finally, you can activate Google Assistant with "Hey Google!"

With Google Assistant activated, you can say "Hey Google, play my Thumbprint Radio on Pandora", "Hey Google, play chill music on Pandora", or any other voice commands to get Google Assistant to find and play songs for you.

Way 3: Control Pandora with Your Steering Wheel Buttons

In addition to using Google Assistant, most vehicles allow basic audio controls through the steering wheel, such as volume up/down, next/previous track, play/pause.

Read More :  How to Connect Pandora to My Car [Step-by-Step]

Part 3. How to Fix Pandora Not Showing on Android Auto

If you're experiencing issues such as "Pandora not showing on Android Auto" or "Android Auto Pandora not working,"you're not alone. These issues can occur if you're using outdated apps, don't have Pandora permissions fully enabled for Android Auto, or have internet and connectivity issues. Here are some fixes you can try:

Fix 1: Reconnect or Restart Your Phone and Vehicle

If you connect your phone and car with a data cable or Bluetooth, but Android Auto doesn't turn on automatically, or you can't find the Pandora software on your car's operator's panel, you can:

• Unplug the data cable, wipe the plug of the cable with a soft tissue or cotton swab to make sure the cable is usable, and then reconnect your phone and car system.
• If you're using Bluetooth, turn it off, give it a few minutes, turn it back on, and reconnect.
• Consider rebooting the car's main unit if the issue persists.

Fix 2. Check Android Auto App Settings

Sometimes, Pandora not on Android Auto, most likely because the Pandora application is not enabled in the launcher. For this, you need to:

1. On your phone, open Settings > Android Auto> Customize launcher.
2. Find Pandora in the list of supported apps and ensure that Pandora is enabled.

Fix 3. Update Pandora and Android Auto Apps

If you have tried the above two solutions but still cannot find Pandora on Android Auto in your car, it is possible that the application you are using is outdated. So, you need to:

1. Go to the Google Play Store.
2. Search for Pandora and Android Auto.
3. If available, click on update.
4. To prevent you from forgetting to update the app in a timely manner, you can enable the auto-update feature for both apps.

Fix 4. Grant Necessary Permissions to Pandora

If you've followed the correct steps to add the Pandora app to Android Auto and have successfully connected your car system and phone, but still can't find Pandora on your car's Android Auto. It's possible that Android Auto doesn't have all of Pandora's permissions. For this, you can:

1. On your phone, go to Settings > Apps > Pandora > Permissions.
2. Enable access permissions:
• Microphone
• Notifications
• Background activity

Fix 5. Clear Cache for Pandora and Android Auto

If there are too many cached files in the Pandora app, it can cause it to malfunction or trigger some in-app bugs. Therefore, we recommend that you:

• Open Settings> Apps > Pandora > Storage > Clear Cache (do not clear data, otherwise you will need to log in to Pandora again).
• Perform the same operation on Android Auto

Part 4. Best Way to Play Pandora on Android Auto without Issues

If you still can't use Pandora on Android Auto, we recommend downloading Pandora music locally and playing it from a USB stick plugged into your car's USB port.

The biggest advantage of this method is that there's no need to be connected to the Internet or to connect your phone to the car. Especially on long drives or road trips, where internet conditions along the way aren't always stable, using offline music provides a more seamless listening experience, with no interruptions, no ads, and no lag while you're on the road.

If you want to download music from Pandora directly to a local folder on your device, you can use ViWizard Pandora Music Downloader. This tool doesn't require a Pandora subscription, and even as a free user, you can batch download songs, albums, radio stations, and playlists from Pandora and save them to major audio formats such as MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, M4A, and M4B.

In addition, ViWizard supports the highest sound quality of Pandora (up to 192kbps) and allows you to customize the bitrate, sample rate, encoding format, and audio channel of the downloaded files to meet the playback needs of different devices and scenarios.

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Step 1. Set Output Format and Quality

Launch ViWizard Pandora Music Downloader on your Windows or Mac. Click the menu icon (☰) > Preferences > Conversion, then choose your preferred output format like MP3 or FLAC, adjust audio quality, and set the save location.

Step 2. Access the Built-in Pandora Web Player

From ViWizard's main interface, click the Pandora icon to open the built-in web player.

Step 3. Choose What You Want to Download

Browse Pandora inside ViWizard and find the songs, albums, playlists, or stations you want. Click the + icon to add them to your download list, then hit Add to List.

Step 4. Start Downloading

Click the Convert button. ViWizard will begin downloading and converting your selected tracks based on your settings. Once finished, click the folder icon to find the downloaded music files on your computer.

Step 5. Play the Downloaded Pandora Music in Your Car

1. Insert the USB flash drive into the computer.
2. Copy the downloaded music files to a USB drive.
3. Safely eject the USB and insert it into the car's USB port.
4. Browse and play music using the car's media player.

Part 5. FAQs about Using Pandora on Android Auto

Conclusion

Connecting Pandora to Android Auto allows you to enjoy a great melodic journey while driving. This post will provide you with a simple guide on how to get Pandora on Android Auto. If you want to enjoy Pandora music without subscription and interruption, then try it out by downloading ViWizard Pandora Music Downloader for free, which will bring you a better music experience.