How to add a Nested Playlist to a screen

How to Add and Use Nested Playlists

 

 

• Overview

Nested playlists allow you to place one playlist inside another. This makes it easier to manage content across multiple screens by letting you reuse shared content while still maintaining screen-specific playlists.

By using Nested Playlists, you can update content in one place and have those changes automatically reflected wherever the playlist is used. This significantly reduces manual updates and helps keep content consistent across your network.

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• What Is a Nested Playlist?

A Nested Playlist is a playlist that is added into another playlist, often referred to as a master playlist.

Instead of adding individual assets to multiple playlists, you can:

• Create a playlist containing shared or generic content

• Nest that playlist into one or more other playlists

• Manage updates centrally without duplicating work

 

This is especially useful when managing a large number of screens or playlists that share common content.

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• Benefits of Using Nested Playlists

Using Nested Playlists allows you to:

• Update shared content in one place

• Automatically apply changes across multiple playlists

• Reduce repetitive content management tasks

• Keep playlists organised and easier to maintain

• Combine generic and screen-specific content efficiently

 

Any changes made to a nested playlist will instantly update wherever that playlist is included.

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• How Nested Playlists Work

A typical setup may include:

• A master playlist containing generic or shared assets

• One or more nested playlists containing specific content

 

When a nested playlist is added to a master playlist:

• The master playlist plays its assets first

• The nested playlist content plays in sequence where it is placed

• The full playlist then loops as normal

 

Nested playlists can be used in multiple playlists at the same time.

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• How to Add a Nested Playlist

Follow the steps below to add a Nested Playlist to an existing playlist:

 

1. Select Playlists from the left-hand navigation menu.

2. Open the playlist you want to add content to.

3. Click the Add to playlist dropdown menu.

4. Select Nested Playlists from the list.

5. Click the + Add button next to the playlist you want to include.

6. Once you have finished selecting playlists, click Add to playlist to confirm.

 

The selected playlist will now appear as a nested item within your playlist:

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• Managing Nested Playlists

You can manage nested playlists in two ways:

 

• • Edit the nested playlist directly

    Any updates you make will automatically apply everywhere it is used.

  • Manage from the main playlist

    You can reorder or remove the nested playlist without affecting its content.

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• Summary

Nested Playlists simplify content management by allowing you to reuse playlists across multiple screens. They reduce duplication, save time, and ensure consistency by letting you update content once and apply it everywhere.

This feature is ideal for organisations managing multiple screens that require both shared and unique content.