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How to Turn Off Pandora: A Step-by-Step GuideUpdated 24 days ago

To turn off Pandora, you need to stop playback and close the app or browser session depending on your device. On a computer, if you're using Pandora in a web browser, simply close the tab or window. If using the desktop app, exit the application by clicking the X button or closing it.

Key Highlights: Turn Off Pandora

  • Mobile Devices (iOS & Android)
  • Pause the Music: Tap the Pause button in the app to stop playback.
  • Exit the App: Press the Home button to exit, and close the app by swiping it away in the app switcher for Android/iOS.
  • Web Browser (Windows/Mac)
  • Pause the Music: Click the Pause button on Pandora’s web player.
  • Close the Tab: Simply close the browser tab to fully stop Pandora.
  • Desktop App (Windows/Mac)
  • Pause the Music: Click the Pause button within the app.
  • Exit the App: Close the app by clicking the X button on the window.
  • Smart Speakers (Alexa/Google Assistant)

Use voice commands like "Alexa, stop" or "Hey Google, stop" to stop Pandora.

  • Streaming Devices (Roku, Apple TV)
  • Pause the Music: Use the Pause button on your Roku remote or Apple TV remote.
  • Exit the App: Press the Home or Menu button to exit Pandora.
  • Bluetooth Devices
  • Pause the Music: Stop playback directly from the Pandora app.
  • Disconnect Bluetooth: Turn off Bluetooth to disconnect the speaker or headphones.
  • Bonus Tip - Disable Autoplay

On Mobile and Desktop: Turn off the Autoplay setting in Pandora's settings to prevent automatic playback.

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