How to Setup Genius in iTunes:iTunes 8 includes an exciting new feature called Genius. Genius makes playlists from songs in your iTunes library that go great together. You can use these playlists in iTunes as well as sync them to iPhone and compatible iPod models.
To learn more about setting up Genius in iTunes, review the information below.
When using iTunes 8 for the first time, you will see the new Genius Sidebar on the right side of the iTunes window. In the Genius sidebar, click Turn on Genius to start the setup process. You can also start Genius setup by choosing Store > Turn on Genius in iTunes or by selecting a song from your library and pressing the Genius button at the bottom of the iTunes window.
When beginning Genius setup, you'll be asked to sign in with your Apple ID or create a new one and agree to the terms and conditions.* iTunes will then proceed to gather information about the contents of your library, send this information to Apple, and download Genius results.The time to complete this process will vary depending on the size of library information and the amount of traffic on the iTunes Store. At any time during this process you can use iTunes to play music or other content.
To turn Genius off, simply choose Store > Turn Off Genius in iTunes.
Additional Information
*If Genius is unavailable, you can continue using iTunes and check Genius availability at any time by clicking the Genius button.
Understanding Genius for iPod and iPhone:
Genius is an exciting new feature for iPod, iPhone, and iTunes which makes playlists from songs in your iTunes library that go great together. Genius playlists saved in iTunes can be synced to any iPod or iPhone, however creating and editing Genius playlists is available on these devices:
iPod touch*
iPod touch (2nd generation)
iPhone*
iPhone 3G*
iPod nano (4th generation)
iPod classic (120 GB)
Before you can use Genius on your device, you must set up Genius in iTunes 8. To learn more about this process, see How to Setup Genius in iTunes.
* Requires iPhone 2.1 software.
Genius playlists in iTunes 8 are created with preset limits of 25, 50, 75, or 100 songs. When saved Genius playlists are synced to your iPod or iPhone, they will contain the same songs as were present in the iTunes playlist. Genius playlists that are created or refreshed directly on an iPod or iPhone, however, are automatically set to a 25 songs limit. If Genius playlists are created or refreshed on your device, the changes made will automatically sync to iTunes if the device is set to sync music automatically.
If you sync a portion of your iTunes library to iPod or iPhone, in some instances, you may be unable to create a Genius playlist with some songs using your device. You may see one of the following messages:
"This song does not have enough related songs to create a Genius Playlist"
"Genius is unavailable for the selected song"
If this happens, try making a Genius playlist with those songs on your computer. If you can make a Genius playlist in iTunes on your computer, then it is likely that there are not enough songs on your iPod or iPhone that go great with the desired songs. Try syncing more of your iTunes library with your device. If you are still unable to make Genius playlists from those songs, consider making Genius playlists in iTunes first, then syncing them to your iPod or iPhone.
Additional Information
For more information on Genius, see the user guide for your device.
