A YouTube playlist is a collection of videos organized into a single list for easy access and continuous playback. You can create playlists on an iPhone by adding videos you like or want to watch later. You can also access and manage existing playlists, and the YouTube app will play the videos in the playlist sequentially, allowing for a seamless viewing experience.
YouTube playlists allow you to save and organize collections of videos for easy access. Whether you want to save your favorite music, tutorial playlists, or videos to watch later, read on to learn how to create and manage YouTube playlists right from your iPhone.
Make a New Playlist
Creating a YouTube playlist is necessary for several reasons. Firstly, it allows you to organize and curate your favorite videos, making revisiting and sharing them with others conveniently.
Secondly, playlists enable you to enjoy a continuous, uninterrupted viewing experience, especially for longer videos or multiple related videos, without manually searching for each video separately.
To make a playlist on the YouTube mobile app:
1. Tap on the Library tab at the bottom and select Playlists.
2. Tap the + icon to create a New playlist.
3. Give your playlist a name and description. Make it public or private.
4. Tap Create. Your empty playlist will now appear in My Playlists.
Use the Library tab to access and organize all your playlists in one place. Create as many themed playlists as you’d like.
Add Videos to a Playlist
Adding videos to a YouTube playlist on an iPhone is a straightforward process. While watching a video in the YouTube app, tap on the “Save” button below the video player, then select “Save to playlist” and choose an existing playlist or create a new one to add the video to the selected playlist.
This allows you to easily organize and access their favorite videos in playlists for a personalized viewing experience.
Here’s how it’s exactly done on an iPhone:
1. Tap on a video to open it. Tap the + icon.
2. Select Add to Playlist. Choose your playlist from the list or make a new one.
3. The video will now be added to the bottom of your selected playlist.
4. Repeat to add additional videos to populate your playlist.
Search for relevant videos and tap + to quickly build up your playlists.
Reorder Playlist Videos
Reordering YouTube playlists on an iPhone is necessary to customize the viewing experience and control the sequence in which videos are played.
Users can prioritize specific videos or arrange them logically to create a more coherent and enjoyable viewing session, making it easier to watch related content in a desired sequence.
To customize playlist order:
1. Open the playlist and tap Edit at the top.
2. Touch and hold the handle icon next to a video, then drag it to rearrange.
3. Move videos into your desired order. Tap Done when finished.
Organizing videos keeps each playlist clean and intuitive from the top videos down.
Delete Videos from Playlists
Deleting videos from a YouTube playlist on an iPhone is necessary to keep the playlist updated and relevant.
As users discover new content or change their preferences, removing no longer interesting videos ensures that the playlist remains curated and organized, making it easier to find and enjoy the desired videos.
To remove videos:
1. In Edit mode, find the video you want to delete.
2. Tap the X icon next to the video title to remove it from the playlist.
3. Confirm deletion. The video will be removed from the playlist but still accessible on YouTube.
Removing stale or irrelevant videos keeps your playlists focused over time.
Shared Playlists
On an iPhone, sharing a YouTube playlist can be done by opening the playlist, tapping on the “Share” button, and choosing a sharing method (e.g., messaging, email, social media).
Sharing a playlist benefits users by allowing them to easily recommend their favorite videos or curated content to friends, family, or followers, facilitating a seamless exchange of content and promoting a sense of community around shared interests.
In Edit mode for a playlist, tap Share Playlist to:
– Copy the playlist link to share anywhere.
– Embed playlist on website or blog with customization.
– Send playlists via email, text, social media, and more.
Share your handcrafted playlists with friends, family, or audiences!
In summary, YouTube playlists for iPhone provide easy video organization. Create fun collections of videos to revisit and share on the go.
Making YouTube playlist on an iPhone FAQs
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Q: How do I create a new playlist on YouTube for iPhone?
A: Tap the Library tab, tap the + icon, and name your playlist. Tap Create to make an empty playlist that will appear in My Playlists.
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Q: What is the easiest way to add videos to a playlist on YouTube iOS app?
A: Tap on a video, tap the + icon, select Add to playlist, and choose the playlist you want to add it to or make a new one. The video will be added.
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Q: Can I reorder videos in my YouTube playlist on my iPhone?
A: Yes, open the playlist, tap Edit, then drag the handle icon next to the videos to rearrange them in your desired order. Tap Done when finished.
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Q: How do I remove videos from a YouTube playlist on my iPhone?
A: In playlist Edit mode, tap the X icon next to videos to remove them from the playlist while still keeping them on YouTube.
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Q: What options are available for sharing my YouTube playlists from my iPhone?
A: In playlist Edit mode, tap Share Playlist to copy the link, embed it on a website, or share via email, text, social media, and more.