Playlists

Playlists allow you to create curated sequences of videos that play back-to-back. Use them to create themed collections, binge-worthy series lineups, or scheduled programming blocks.

Screenshot: Playlist Management

Playlist Types

Type	Description	Use Case
Manual	Hand-picked video order	Curated collections, editor’s picks
Dynamic	Auto-populated from rules	New releases, popular content
Scheduled	Time-based programming	Daily shows, weekly highlights

Creating a Playlist

1. Navigate to Playlists

   Go to Catalog → Playlists and click Create Playlist.

2. Set Playlist Details

   • Enter a name (supports multiple languages)
   • Add a description
   • Choose a thumbnail image
   • Set visibility (public or unlisted)

3. Add Content

   Add videos to your playlist:

   • Search and select individual videos
   • Import from existing groups
   • Drag to reorder items

4. Configure Playback

   Set playback options:

   • Auto-play next video
   • Loop playlist
   • Shuffle option

5. Save and Publish

   Click Save. The playlist is immediately available in your apps.

Managing Playlist Content

Adding Videos

Add content to playlists in multiple ways:

• Search: Find specific videos by title
• Browse: Select from your catalog
• Bulk Add: Import entire groups or series
• Drag & Drop: Reorder items visually

Removing Videos

• Click the remove icon on any item
• Use bulk selection to remove multiple items
• Removing a video from a playlist doesn’t delete it from your catalog

Reordering

Drag videos to change their position in the playlist. The order determines playback sequence.

Tip

Put your strongest content at the beginning to hook viewers, then mix in related content to keep them watching.

Dynamic Playlists

Dynamic playlists automatically update based on rules you define:

Available Rules

Rule	Description
Tag	Include videos with specific tags
Group	Include videos from a content group
Recent	Most recently published content
Popular	Top-performing by views
Series	All episodes from a series

Sort Options

• Newest First - Most recent at the top
• Oldest First - Chronological order
• Most Popular - By view count
• Alphabetical - A-Z by title
• Random - Shuffled order

Limits

Set a maximum number of items to include. Useful for “Top 10” style playlists.

Playlist Settings

Playback Options

Setting	Description
Auto-Play	Automatically start the next video
Loop	Restart playlist after last video
Shuffle	Randomize playback order

Visibility

• Public - Visible to all viewers
• Unlisted - Only accessible via direct link
• Private - Only visible to admins

Thumbnail

Choose how the playlist thumbnail is displayed:

• Auto - Uses the first video’s thumbnail
• Custom - Upload a custom image
• Mosaic - Grid of video thumbnails

Using Playlists in Your App

In Layouts

Add playlists to your app layouts:

1. Go to App Studio → Layout
2. Add a Swimlane component
3. Select “Playlist” as the content source
4. Choose your playlist

As Landing Pages

Link directly to a playlist from:

• Banners
• Menu items
• External marketing

Note

Playlists are great for onboarding new viewers. Create a “Start Here” playlist with your best introductory content.

Analytics

Track playlist performance:

• Playlist starts - How often viewers begin the playlist
• Completion rate - Percentage who finish all videos
• Drop-off points - Where viewers stop watching
• Average videos watched - Engagement depth

Best Practices

1. Keep It Focused Stick to a theme or topic per playlist

2. Optimal Length 5-15 videos is ideal for most playlists

3. Strong Opening Lead with your most engaging content

4. Regular Updates Refresh playlists periodically to keep them relevant

5. Clear Naming Use descriptive names that tell viewers what to expect