Roland der Grosse
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Q: sync playlist without iTunes?

Hi all,

 

After buying any music it will be shown on every apple device as iPhone and iPad without sync the devices.

I also can have a backup in the iCloud. But if I create a new playlist on the iPad, this list are not synced to my iPhone.

To sync playlists seems to be the only reason still having iTunes. 

How can I do a playlist sync between iPhone and iPad without using iTunes? Can I use the iCloud for that? Are there any App?

 

Regards

Roland

iPhone 5s, iOS 9.2

Posted on Jan 15, 2016 5:03 AM

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  • by alex_h1,

    alex_h1 alex_h1 Jan 16, 2016 11:02 AM in response to Roland der Grosse
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    Jan 16, 2016 11:02 AM in response to Roland der Grosse

    Hello Roland,

    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

     

    If I understand your post correctly you would like to automatically sync your playlists in iTunes, without actually syncing with iTunes.  To get started, the reason why your purchased content is appearing on your devices is because you have Automatic Downloads enabled for music purchases:

     

    Turn on Automatic Downloads

     

     

    Now in order to have your iTunes playlists appear on your iOS devices without physically connecting to that computer and using iTunes, is to either use Wi-Fi syncing, use iTunes Match, or use iCloud Music Library with an Apple Music subscription.  To learn more about all of these options please take a look at the links below.

     

    Sync your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iTunes

     

    Subscribe to iTunes Match

     

    Join Apple Music on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or PC

     

     

     

     

    Cheers.

  • by Roland der Grosse,

    Roland der Grosse Roland der Grosse Jan 18, 2016 11:15 AM in response to alex_h1
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    Jan 18, 2016 11:15 AM in response to alex_h1

    Dear Alex,

     

    with the actual iOS there is no need using iTunes to setup a new iPhone - right? With the Apple "Office" apps I can start a document on my iPhone and finished it on my iPad without iTunes - right? So why must I pay for syncing playlists between those devices? There are a cool tool to do such things called iCloud. So my question are - how to use it? Or if not, have I got a chance to get it in future?

     

    Why not using iTunes? I own no Mac and my PC running Windows 10 on which iTunes runs very badly. I am sick of key in my apple-ID and Password on every sync or if I try to see the iTunes content on my Apple TV.

    Why are an old fashion computer still needed with the apple devices? An iPad (Pro) should be PC enough!

     

    Regards

    Roland