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Amazon’s music streaming platform offers access to over 75 million songs. Just like similar services, you can create custom playlists with a collection of your favorite tracks and albums. Are there any products or services left that Amazon doesn’t offer?
Anyway, if you want to know how to add albums to your Amazon music playlist for playback from your computer, mobile device, or Alexa, read on to learn how. Our FAQs also cover some other tips for your playlist management.
How to Add an Album to a Playlist From the Desktop
Now we’ll show you how to create a playlist then add an album to it using your desktop.
If you want to add a playlist to an existing album, sign in to your Amazon Music or go to the Amazon Music online player and start from step 5.
- Open the Amazon Music app or navigate to your Amazon Music account and sign in.
- Choose the music service you use, e.g., “Amazon Music Unlimited,” “Prime Music,” or “Free Streaming Music.”
- From the menu on the left of your dashboard, click “Create Playlist.”
- Give your playlist a name and then click “Save.”
To add an album to your playlist:
- From the menu on the left, click “Playlists” and choose the playlist you want to populate.
- If the playlist is empty, click the “Explore & Add” option.
- You can browse through Amazon albums or add an album you’ve already got by clicking “My Music” and then “Albums.”
- Hover your mouse pointer over the album you want, then click the down arrow that appears and choose “Add to playlist.”
Your album should now be added to your playlist.
How to Add an Album to a Playlist From an iPhone
The following steps are to create a playlist, then add an album to it using the Amazon Music app via your iPhone. Start from step five if you only want to know how to add an album to an existing playlist.
- Open the Amazon Music app.
- At the bottom of the screen, tap the “My Music” tab.
- Select “Create New Playlist.”
- Give your playlist a name in the pop-up window, then tap “Save.”
To add an album to your playlist:
- Navigate to “My Music” and then “Albums.”
- Click on the three-dotted menu next to the album you wish to add.
- Choose “Add to Playlist.”
- Select the playlist you want to add the album to.
How to Add an Album to a Playlist From an Android Device
The steps to create a playlist and add an album to it are the same for iOS and Android devices. To add an album to an existing playlist, sign in to the app and start from step five.
To create a playlist:
- Open the Amazon Music app.
- At the bottom of the screen, tap the “My Music” tab.
- Select “Create New Playlist.”
- Give your playlist a name in the pop-up window, then tap “Save.”
To add an album to your playlist:
- Navigate to “My Music” and then “Albums.”
- Click on the three-dotted menu next to the album you wish to add.
- Choose “Add to Playlist.”
- Select the playlist that you want to add the album to.
Additional FAQs
How Many Songs Can You Have on an Amazon Playlist
You can have up to 500 songs in your Amazon music playlist.
How Do I Add Multiple Songs to My Amazon Playlist?
To add multiple songs to your Amazon playlist using the mobile app:
1. Open the Amazon Music app.
2. At the bottom of the screen, tap the “My Music” tab.
3. Ensure the “Playlists” tab is selected.4. Beneath the “My Playlists” category, select the playlist you want to add the songs or albums to.
5. To add songs by Artist, Album, or Song, tap the applicable option.
6. Then tap on the plus sign beside the one you want to add. If you change your mind or make a mistake, click the minus sign.
7. When you’re happy, click “Done.”
Amazon Music to My Ears
Amazon Music offers access to a large music catalog, where you can group all your favorite songs and albums within playlists. The user-friendly interface makes the process simple. You can add up to 500 songs per playlist, with ample spaces for multiple albums. It can be done via the desktop or a mobile app or by asking Alexa whether she wouldn’t mind.
What do you think of Amazon Music’s catalog? Have there been many tracks that you couldn’t find? What do you think about their music service in general? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.