How to Create a Smart Playlist in Apple Music & iTunes
You may want to create a Smart Playlist of songs that you rated five stars, played more than 50 times, or added to your library in the last 30 days. By setting up Smart Playlist rules, the music service automatically updates a playlist’s songs when your music library changes. There are three options to create a Smart Playlist in Apple Music and iTunes: using the File menu, your mouse, or a keyboard shortcut.
Use the File Menu
In Apple Music or iTunes, go to File, select New, then choose Smart Playlist.
Use the Mouse
In Apple Music, right-click the Playlists header. In iTunes, right-click a blank area beneath the list of playlists. From the pop-up menu, select New Smart Playlist.
Use a Keyboard Shortcut
Press Control+Alt+N (on Windows) or Option+Command+N (on a Mac).
How to Set Rules for Your Smart Playlist in Apple Music & iTunes
Next, create the Smart Playlists rules to generate the exact set of songs you want. Select the criteria that determine which songs are added to your Smart Playlist now and in the future.
How to Edit Smart Playlists
There are three ways to edit your Smart Playlist:s:
To rearrange the order, drag a song to a different location in the list.To remove a song from the playlist (but not from your music Library), select the song and press Delete or right-click the song and select Remove from Playlist.To change the rules used to create the playlist, select Edit Rules, then change the settings.
