How do I share an iTunes playlist with my BluOS Library?

BLS-KB17-502

Note: To share the Apple Music playlist, refer to our Help Center article.

BluOS automatically reads your iTunes Music Library.xml file and imports all iTunes playlists when creating a BluOS Library via a Network/Local share. The imported playlists appear under Library > Playlists in the BluOS Controller App.

The .XML File

Ensure the iTunes Music Library.xml file is available in the shared iTunes Folder/sub-folder. If you are running an iTunes app 12.2 or later version and cannot locate the iTunes Music Library.xml file, perform the following steps:

1. Open the iTunes app.
2. In the menu bar, select iTunes > Preferences
   (Windows users, select Edit > Preferences)
3. Select the Advanced tab.
4. Select the Share iTunes Library XML with other applications' checkbox.
5. Select the required Music Folder (to be shared with BluOS Player) from the iTunes Media folder location option.
6. Click OK.
7. Close and reopen the iTunes App.
8. Start the File Sharing procedure* (macOS or Windows).

*If you have already shared an iTunes Folder using the File Sharing procedure and the playlists are missing:

Reindex Music Collection

• Perform steps 1 to 7.
• In the BluOS Controller App, under the left Navigation Drawer, select Settings > Music Library > Reindex Music Collection.

Folder

Ensure to share the correct folder if BluOS does not automatically import the iTunes playlists after you re-index.

To share the correct folder:

• Remove the existing Share.
• Follow the File Sharing procedure (macOS or Windows) to re-import your iTunes Library Folder containing the iTunes Music Library.xml file.