home-assistant / home-assistant/iOS

Companion App (TestFlight beta) takes audio away from navigation in CarPlay.

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Description

**iOS device model, version and app version**

Model Name: iPhone 17 pro max
Software Version: beta 27
App version:
Latest TestFlight Version: 2026.7.1 (2026.2265)
**Home Assistant Core Version**

2026.7.2
**Describe the bug**
When using companion app using music assistant to control a player queue it takes over audio from navigation (like you’re on a phone call and you just get hero’s instead of voice commands.
**To Reproduce**
See description
**Expected behavior**
Navigation should override companion app using music/ companion app should not be an audio source.
**Screenshots**

**Additional context**

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue with the Companion App and Music Assistant while navigation is active in CarPlay, using the listed TestFlight and Home Assistant versions. Trace the app's audio handling and verify that navigation voice prompts retain priority while Companion App playback does not interrupt them.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ios, swift
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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