Siri, please start my playlist

June 29, 2018 6:40 AM

Is there an iPhone app that will resume playing a playlist of mp3's with nearly a single action? Preferably hands-free, sort of like podcasts (where I can just ask Siri to "resume podcast"). Willing to pay $5 to get this convenience, if it needs to be paid.

I am trying to listen to language tapes in order, but can only concentrate on them for snippets of time -- usually when I am driving. Any friction means that I just end up listening to radio. I suppose this may get easier once Siri Shortcuts arrive...

Hoping one of you guys has already done this sort of survey, or can recognize the feature in your favorite app.

posted by tintexas to Computers & Internet (1 answer total)

I don't know how this works with Siri, but perhaps this will help:

Right click a track in iTunes, and navigate to Song Info.

Click on the Options tab. There are two aspects that might come in handy. Under "Media Kind" you can choose Podcast or Audiobook, which may give Siri the special thing it needs to treat it as such. Alternatively, the "Remember Playback Position" radio button could help, too.

I hope this works for you!
posted by papayaninja at 7:35 AM on June 29, 2018