playlists in itunes

I up graded to the latest IOS, after upgrading my hard drive to SSD, downloaded latest itunes but since my iPhone and Ipad do not sync. when plugged into the computer, I have to turn iTunes on manually, it sees both iPhone and ipad but will not sync new playlist or delete old ones or open automatically. all the settings have been checked so not sure where to next.

I have been using iTunes for many years but seems to have had a big issue. If any one has any ideas, would love the assistance....

David.