Bluetooth audio plays on phone for two seconds before connecting to headset.

[markbukonly]

The subject pretty much covers it - when I turn on any of my Bluetooth headphones (I have Buds 2 Pro and a Plantronics) my phone autoplays my music (which is fine) BUT it plays for about two seconds through the phone speaker FIRST before switching to the headset.  This is a  little annoying when in the office for example or an otherwise quiet area.  Of course I could not have the music auto-play, but that's a workaround not a fix ;-).  Any suggestions as I can't be the only one with this.

[AndrewL]

@markbukonly: Which media app are you using when the issue occurs, and do you have an option enabled in the settings such as 'Allow external devices to start playback'? Alternatively, do you have a Routine set up to open a specific media app when a Bluetooth headset is connected? 

[markbukonly]

Pulsar is my app, I do want playback but not for two seconds through the phone before cutting over to Bluetooth. Nothing else unusual.

[AndrewL]

@markbukonly: Have you noticed if the issue occurs in other media apps? This will help to determine if the problem lies with the Pulsar app, or the phone/headphones. 

If you have auto playback enabled in the app settings, try disabling this feature, then head to Settings > Modes and Routines > Routines > + > If > Bluetooth device > Select your headphones > Connected > Then > Play music > Select Pulsar. Let me know if this helps as a workaround. 

[markbukonly]

I haven't tried any other apps yet but the routine idea gave the same result. The workaround is just too add a first action of a 2s pause before playing the music and that works fine. It does mean multiple routines but no big deal!