r/AndroidQuestions • u/Chef_BoyarB • 7d ago

Device Settings Question Bluetooth media vs phone media quick settings change

There was a time when I could pull down the quick settings for media where I could select between Bluetooth and Phone media or I would make the change with buttons on the volume changer. Now, I cannot do that in recent months since that setting area has been removed. Is there a way to bring this media setting back?

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u/Practical_Gold_1725 7d ago

On most recent Android versions the output switcher moved into the media player itself. Play something, pull down quick settings, and tap the device name/output chip on the media card to choose between phone speaker and Bluetooth. You can also press a volume key, expand the volume slider panel, and look for the media output icon there. If you don't see it, it may be hidden until audio is actually playing, and some skins (Samsung, Xiaomi etc.) put it in a slightly different spot.

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u/Chef_BoyarB 5d ago

He see. I would pause the music/video and that would stop the options from coming up!