Overcast is one of the best podcast apps for the iPhone and iPad because of its powerful features and elegant simplicity. Once you get used to the Overcast, you will be flying through the app.
Want to know how much the Overcast is efficient? Here is the guide to use Overcast and add podcasts on it.
Steps to Subscribe Podcasts and Add Episodes on Overcast app
1. Open the ‘Overcast’ app on your phone.
2. Tap on the ‘+’ icon button at the top right corner.
3. On the next screen, you’ll find the podcasts of different categories and recommendations. If your Twitter account is linked with the Overcast app, then you will also see the recommendations from Twitter.
4. Open ‘Search’ bar from the top to search for a particular show.
5. If you like a show and want to add it to your library, just tap on it. This will open its details and episodes list.
· To Subscribe a Show: Tap on the ‘Subscribe’ button of it.
· To Add an individual podcast, Play or share: Simply tap on the ‘Podcast’ and select a command from prompted options.
It’s done! The show or podcasts is added to your library, and now you can stay updated with the show.
Steps to Subscribe Podcasts and Add Episodes on Overcast app with URL
1. Open the ‘Overcast’ app on your phone.
2. Tap on the ‘+’ icon button at the top right corner.
3. Tap on ‘Add URL’ option.
4. Enter the URL into the field either by typing or by pasting from clipboard.
5. Then, tap on the ‘Done’ button on your keyboard.
6. Select the ‘Podcasts’ from the results.
7. And follow the above steps to subscribe and add it to your library.
The podcast will be added to your library you can go to your Overcast library and play it from there.
How to enable Dark Mode on Overcast app
1. Open Overcast’s ‘Settings’ from the top-left Overcast icon.
2. On the settings screen, turn on ‘Dark Theme’ switch.
Immediately the background change into dark and typography will also change. Dark mode makes everything calmer.
How to manage podcasts playlist and create a smart playlist
1. Tap on ‘New Playlist’ icon.
2. Then, tap on ‘New Smart Playlist.’
3. Give a name to your playlist.
4. Tap on the ‘Sort’ option and select ‘Newest to Oldest.’
5. Now, tap on ‘Add Podcasts’ and select podcasts.
6. Tap on ‘Select Priority Podcasts’ and choose the podcasts you want on the top of your playlist.
7. When all complete, tap on ‘Done’ to save.
That’s it! Enjoy your new Smart Playlist.
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