How do I manually add a playlist to my iPhone?

Answered by Michael Wilson

To manually add a playlist to your iPhone, you have a few options depending on where the playlist is located. Let’s go through each method step by step:

1. Adding a Playlist from Apple Music or iTunes Store:
– Open the Music app on your iPhone and navigate to the Library tab.
– Tap on “Playlists” to view your existing playlists.
– If you want to create a new playlist, tap on “New Playlist” and give it a name.
– To add songs from Apple Music or iTunes Store, search for the desired song, album, or playlist.
– Once you find the content you want to add, touch and hold on the item.
– In the pop-up menu, tap on “Add to a Playlist” and then select the playlist you want to add it to. If the playlist is not listed, tap on “New Playlist” to create one.

2. Adding a Playlist from the Music Library:
– Similarly, open the Music app and go to the Library tab.
– Tap on “Playlists” to see your existing playlists.
– If you want to create a new playlist, tap on “New Playlist” and give it a name.
– To add songs or albums from your music library, go to the Songs or Albums tab.
– Touch and hold on a song, album, or playlist and select “Add to a Playlist.”
– Choose the desired playlist or create a new one by tapping on “New Playlist.”

3. Adding a Playlist from the Now Playing screen:
– While playing a song, swipe up on the Now Playing screen to expand it.
– Tap on the ellipsis (…) icon to reveal more options.
– From the available options, tap on “Add to a Playlist.”
– Select the playlist you want to add the current song to or create a new playlist by tapping on “New Playlist.”

It’s worth mentioning that these steps may vary slightly depending on the version of iOS you are using or any customizations you might have made. However, the general process remains the same across most iOS versions.

Adding playlists manually allows you to curate your music collection according to your preferences, ensuring you have easy access to your favorite songs and albums. Whether you’re organizing playlists from Apple Music, iTunes Store, or your personal music library, these steps should help you accomplish the task efficiently.

Please note that you can also use iTunes on a computer to manually sync playlists to your iPhone.