To all,
I searched for a way to use Pandora over BT audio in my Subaru while allowing phone charging and couldn't find a post that solved the situation.
Here's my solution to this problem. It's not perfect but it does work. I've only tried this in my 2013 Outback Limited with Type B radio.
First, I needed to charge the phone when streaming but if I plugged it into the USB slot, the car wanted to play the music on my phone and wouldn't stream. I had an adapter to convert the cigarette style power outlet to a dual USB charger. I got it at Walmart for $10. Something similar to this:
Energizer iPad Single USB Car Charger: Auto Electronics : Walmart.com
Since my console contained both a USB and traditional power outlet, I plugged the phone into the adapter in the traditional outlet instead of the stock USB. This allowed the phone to charge and maintain its ability to stream music over Bluetooth.
Second, when you switch to BT audio mode, it seems whichever app has output to audio on the iPhone, is what will be broadcast from the speakers. So, if I fire up Pandora then turn on BT Audio, I can stream Pandora from the speakers. The audio screen will show artist and song info and the skip button on the steering wheel works as well.
So, now I can enjoy my Pandora stations while driving and arrive with a fully charged phone at my destination.
I'm open to any suggestions on how to improve this process. Hope this comes in handy for someone. I apologize if this is a duplicate post if this has already been covered.
GeauxTigers
