IOS/android - how to mute music player sound when playing app sound?

Hi,
I am trying to achieve the following, in an app for iOS and Android devices:
My app contains information that, under certain circumstances, are being read to the user. If the user is playing music using f.i. iPod, i would want the external sound to fade down, read the info, then fade back up. I have seen (heard) this on apps such as RunKeeper, where voice feedback is 'superimposed' over existing media sound, which is faded down for the duration of the voice feedback.
i am using Adobe Air 3.9 sdk, using Sound, SoundChannel and SoundMixer with AudioPlaybackMode set to MEDIA, VOICE and AMBIENT.
When setting AudioPlaybackMode to VOICE, the background audio stops, yet there is no way of restarting it without activating ipod and hitting play....
Any pointers, be they to extensions or other resources, are greatly appreciated!
- Fred

Hello slhendridl,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information, take a look at:
iOS: Troubleshooting car stereo connections
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3581
Bluetooth
Car stereos with Bluetooth may allow you to pair a device that can play calls or music through the car speakers. Ensure that your car stereo supports the A2DP Bluetooth profile before attempting to pair an iPod with it.
Note: iPhone can also connect using the HFP Bluetooth profile because it uses HFP to make phone calls through your stereo speakers. iPod devices do not have this protocol (because iPod devices aren't phones).
You can check for the A2DP Bluetooth profile by attempting to play music from your iPhone through your stereo speakers using Bluetooth. If calls route to the stereo speakers but music doesn't, it might not support A2DP. Contact the manufacturer or refer to your car stereo's user guide to see if your device is compatible.
Learn more about Bluetooth.
Have a nice day,
Mario

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