AppleTV side folder organization
Not planned
Playlister has been making a number of really helpful improvements on organization on the Control/Setup side. One thing we're finding that we need more and more is increased organization on the AppleTV end. When we started we were just using it for weekly kids content - so it was easy to have things scheduled so that only what they needed was available to them. But as we're expanding our usage of Playlister into other things it would be super helpful if we had something like folders on the AppleTV.
For example we'd love to had a folder for Pre-School Content, another for Elementary content, one for Parent meetings, one for training, etc. That way we wouldn't need to have 10 playlists to look through to find the one we need - just select the category and the options for that category are all available together without the other things cluttering the screen to search through.
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Official comment
We are planning the Q4 & Q1 roadmap and will discuss this
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Goose,
I submitted a similar request. I see that is now marked as not planned. Bummer.
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Ahh, didn't see that one. Well maybe another mention of it will help them reconsider?
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Update on this card… Here's the deal: We can see how adding a folder system on the Apple TV would help streamline access and improve organization for your teams.
While this is a fantastic idea, I want to give you insight into the scope of work required to implement a feature like this, as it is a significant and complex project.
Scope of Work for Apple TV Folders
1. Backend System Changes:
• We’d need to build a system to support folder creation, folder assignment, and organization of playlists into those folders.
• This involves modifying how playlists and content are stored and retrieved, ensuring they can be grouped dynamically while maintaining existing functionality.
2. Control/Setup Tool Enhancements:
• The Control/Setup interface would require new features to let users create and manage folders.
• Admins would need an intuitive way to drag-and-drop playlists into folders or assign playlists to categories.
3. Apple TV App Redesign:
• The Apple TV app would need a UI overhaul to support folder navigation, ensuring it remains easy to use while introducing this new level of complexity.
• This includes designing folder icons, navigation paths, and layouts for different screen sizes.
4. Testing:
• We’d need to thoroughly test the system to ensure it works across a variety of Apple TV models, environments, and configurations.
• Folders must load efficiently, especially when dealing with large amounts of content, to avoid impacting performance.
5. Rollout and User Training:
• A change like this would impact how content is displayed for all Apple TV users.
• We’d provide documentation or walkthroughs to help teams transition to the new folder-based system.
Estimated Timeline
Based on similar projects, the development, testing, and rollout of this feature would likely take 8–12 weeks, depending on competing priorities and complexity during implementation.
Next Steps
We’ve added this idea to our feature request backlog, and it will help us prioritize improvements for future updates.
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