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can you manually add a song to a smart playlist in your library


Posted on Jan 13, 2023 7:02 PM

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Posted on Jan 16, 2023 12:15 PM

Hello lisatprice,


Thanks for posting in the Apple Support Communities.


It sounds like you're looking to manually add a song to a Smart Playlist, right?


If we have that correct, this doesn't appear to be an option as the songs would be automatically added based on the criteria of the Smart Playlist that was set up. For more details on this, check out the following resource, and we'll include the information we found below: Create, edit, and delete Smart Playlists in Music on Mac - Apple Support


You can create a Smart Playlist that automatically organizes songs into playlists based on criteria you specify. Whenever you add items to your music library that meet the criteria of a Smart Playlist, the Smart Playlist is automatically updated to include them.

For example, you could create a Smart Playlist that includes your most highly rated rock songs that were released before 1990 or after 2000. When you import songs from a CD, they’re automatically added to the Smart Playlist if they meet the criteria.


If you're wanting to create your own playlist instead of a Smart Playlist, this would allow you to add the songs of your choosing. To get you started on making a playlist, check out this resource: How to make a playlist in the Apple Music app - Apple Support


Have a great day!

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Jan 16, 2023 12:15 PM in response to lisatprice

Hello lisatprice,


Thanks for posting in the Apple Support Communities.


It sounds like you're looking to manually add a song to a Smart Playlist, right?


If we have that correct, this doesn't appear to be an option as the songs would be automatically added based on the criteria of the Smart Playlist that was set up. For more details on this, check out the following resource, and we'll include the information we found below: Create, edit, and delete Smart Playlists in Music on Mac - Apple Support


You can create a Smart Playlist that automatically organizes songs into playlists based on criteria you specify. Whenever you add items to your music library that meet the criteria of a Smart Playlist, the Smart Playlist is automatically updated to include them.

For example, you could create a Smart Playlist that includes your most highly rated rock songs that were released before 1990 or after 2000. When you import songs from a CD, they’re automatically added to the Smart Playlist if they meet the criteria.


If you're wanting to create your own playlist instead of a Smart Playlist, this would allow you to add the songs of your choosing. To get you started on making a playlist, check out this resource: How to make a playlist in the Apple Music app - Apple Support


Have a great day!

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