Category Playlists are a powerful feature that let you publish a dynamic, automatically updating playlist based on a selected category. Instead of manually adding or removing videos from a playlist, a Category Playlist pulls in every video assigned to that category—and updates itself whenever that category changes.

This makes Category Playlists a simple, reliable way to keep collections current with minimal effort.

What is a Category Playlist?

A Category Playlist is a special type of playlist generated from a category you choose.
Once created, it automatically:

• Includes all videos assigned to that category.
• Updates in real time as you add new videos to the category.
• Eliminates manual playlist maintenance.
• Optionally filters content by date ranges to ensure the freshness of your videos

Why they are valuable

Category Playlists are especially helpful when you manage recurring or fast-growing content sets.

Key benefits:

• Zero manual upkeep
  Add a video to the category once and it appears in the playlist automatically.
• Always up to date
  Your viewers always see the latest content without additional editorial steps.
• Perfect for embedded publishing
  You can place the playlist in other systems using an embed code.

Common use cases

• Weekly meetings or town halls
  Create a Category Playlist for “Weekly Meetings.” Each new recording assigned to that category shows up automatically.
• Training series by topic
  Categories like “Compliance,” “Onboarding,” or “Leadership” can power always-current training playlists.
• Department or project updates
  Publish ongoing updates in one location across your intranet or portal.

Where Category Playlists can be used

Category Playlist embed codes allow you to add these playlists to:

• Intranets
• Public websites
• Internal portals
• Apps

This is ideal when Ravnur is your content source but you want the viewing experience inside another product or site.

How to access and use a Category Playlist embed code

To find and configure the embed code for a Category Playlist:

1. In the Admin Portal, go to: Metadata > Categories
2. Click the category you want to use.
3. Open the Embed code tab.
4. Configure the playlist player options as needed.
5. Copy the embed code and paste it into your target webpage or application.

Best practice

Treat categories as the source of truth.
If your goal is to keep a playlist current over time, assign videos to the right category consistently. The playlist will take care of the rest.

In summary

Category Playlists are a clean, scalable way to publish evolving video collections. By linking a playlist to a category, you get:

• Automated updates
• Less admin overhead
• A consistent viewing destination
• Easy embedding across your digital ecosystem

If you regularly add videos to a topic and want them displayed in one always-current playlist, Category Playlists are the fastest, simplest solution.