App for Bluetooth commands and audio when using other apps? - Android Head-Units

I have a generic head unit with android 6.0.1
For calls, Bluetooth music streaming, voice commands and the phone reading messages and such, I need the phone app which is called simply Bluetooth. It contains graphic buttons for the phone, Bluetooth audio and contacts.
The thing is I listen to music via usb audio and Poweramp. So if I want to make a voice command and have the messages read to me (via voice command) or send dictated WhatsApp messages (via same voice command) I have to get out of the power amp app, open the Bluetooth app, press the audio button so it starts streaming Bluetooth audio and then I can finally press the phone button to activate the voice command.
Is there an app that can activate Bluetooth audio (so it stays on top) when I’m using power amp? Kinda like when listening to music and having google maps interrupt the song to tell me directions. In other words, press the command button on the phone and then having the head unit interrupt the music reproduction and make and listen to sounds?
I don’t see the problem as the phone is permanently connected via Bluetooth so I don’t get why the system needs that app open.

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bp328i said:
When I get in my car the phone connects to Bluetooth for calls media and contacts. Exactly what it's supposed to do. My question is does anybody know how to route notifications to play through the phone speaker and not Bluetooth.
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