How do I create a playlist?

A playlist defines what appears on the TV and in what order. You build the playlist with files, entertainment, and tools, and then choose that playlist on the TV page. The same playlist can be used on several TVs.

Create the playlist

1. In the menu, click Playlists.
2. Click Create Playlist.
3. Type a name for the playlist. It must have at least 3 characters and can't be the same as another playlist's name.
4. Click Create Playlist.

The dashboard opens the page for the new playlist.

Add items

1. If you can't drag the items, click Enable Editing.
2. Under Playlist Items, choose the Files, Entertainment, or Tools tab.
3. Drag the items you want into the Final List, the green column.
4. To change the order, drag the items within the Final List.
5. To adjust an item, such as how long an image stays on screen, click the gray gear icon next to it. See the options for each item.
6. Click Save.

Tip: tools such as Website / URL and YouTube Video only appear on the TV after you fill in their options under the gear icon. Learn more in What is the difference between entertainment and tools?

Note: files that are still being optimized can be added to the playlist as usual. They are shown once optimization is finished.

Choose the playlist on the TV

1. In the menu, click TVs and open the TV you want.
2. Click Enable Editing.
3. On the Settings and Status tab, under Basic settings, choose the playlist in the Playlist field.
4. Click Save.

To change the playlist on several TVs at once, select the TVs on the TVs page and use With selected... > Change Playlist.

After you save a playlist, the TVs that use it are updated automatically, with no need to restart. New items may take about 1 to 2 minutes to start appearing.

See also

• How do I duplicate a playlist?
• How do I delete a playlist?