fix: resolve 13 review issues across casting components

- casting-player: remove redundant self-navigation useEffect
- casting-player: derive Type from metadata instead of hardcoding 'Movie'
- casting-player: pass null to useTrickplay instead of empty BaseItemDto
- casting-player: use != null for skip time labels (allow 0 to render)
- Chromecast: case-insensitive m3u8 detection via regex
- Chromecast: fix UUID hyphen indices to 4,6,8,10 for proper v4 format
- CastingMiniPlayer: use SeriesPrimaryImageTag for series poster URL
- ChromecastConnectionMenu: send rounded volume to castSession.setVolume
- ChromecastConnectionMenu: use isMutedRef in onValueChange to avoid stale closure
- ChromecastDeviceSheet: skip volume sync during active sliding
- ChromecastDeviceSheet: move unmute logic from onValueChange to onSlidingStart
- useCasting: detect playback start via isPlaying/playerState, not just progress>0
- useCasting: derive isChromecastAvailable from castState instead of hardcoding true
- useTrickplay: accept BaseItemDto|null with null guards on Id access

.github/copilot-instructions.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 ## Project Overview
 
 Streamyfin is a cross-platform Jellyfin video streaming client built with Expo (React Native).  
-It supports mobile (iOS/Android) and TV platforms, integrates with Jellyfin and Jellyseerr APIs,
+It supports mobile (iOS/Android) and TV platforms, integrates with Jellyfin and Seerr APIs,
 and provides seamless media streaming with offline capabilities and Chromecast support.
 
 ## Main Technologies
@@ -40,9 +40,30 @@ and provides seamless media streaming with offline capabilities and Chromecast s
 - `scripts/` – Automation scripts (Node.js, Bash)
 - `plugins/` – Expo/Metro plugins
 
-## Coding Standards
+## Code Quality Standards
 
+**CRITICAL: Code must be production-ready, reliable, and maintainable**
+
+### Type Safety
 - Use TypeScript for ALL files (no .js files)
+- **NEVER use `any` type** - use proper types, generics, or `unknown` with type guards
+- Use `@ts-expect-error` with detailed comments only when necessary (e.g., library limitations)
+- When facing type issues, create proper type definitions and helper functions instead of using `any`
+- Use type assertions (`as`) only as a last resort with clear documentation explaining why
+- For Expo Router navigation: prefer string URLs with `URLSearchParams` over object syntax to avoid type conflicts
+- Enable and respect strict TypeScript compiler options
+- Define explicit return types for functions
+- Use discriminated unions for complex state
+
+### Code Reliability
+- Implement comprehensive error handling with try-catch blocks
+- Validate all external inputs (API responses, user input, query params)
+- Handle edge cases explicitly (empty arrays, null, undefined)
+- Use optional chaining (`?.`) and nullish coalescing (`??`) appropriately
+- Add runtime checks for critical operations
+- Implement proper loading and error states in components
+
+### Best Practices
 - Use descriptive English names for variables, functions, and components
 - Prefer functional React components with hooks
 - Use Jotai atoms for global state management
@@ -50,8 +71,10 @@ and provides seamless media streaming with offline capabilities and Chromecast s
 - Follow BiomeJS formatting and linting rules
 - Use `const` over `let`, avoid `var` entirely
 - Implement proper error boundaries
-- Use React.memo() for performance optimization
+- Use React.memo() for performance optimization when needed
 - Handle both mobile and TV navigation patterns
+- Write self-documenting code with clear intent
+- Add comments only when code complexity requires explanation
 
 ## API Integration
 
@@ -85,6 +108,18 @@ Exemples:
 - `fix(auth): handle expired JWT tokens`
 - `chore(deps): update Jellyfin SDK`
 
+## Internationalization (i18n)
+
+- **Primary workflow**: Always edit `translations/en.json` for new translation keys or updates
+- **Translation files** (ar.json, ca.json, cs.json, de.json, etc.):
+  - **NEVER add or remove keys** - Crowdin manages the key structure
+  - **Editing translation values is safe** - Bidirectional sync handles merges
+  - Prefer letting Crowdin translators update values, but direct edits work if needed
+- **Crowdin workflow**:
+  - New keys added to `en.json` sync to Crowdin automatically
+  - Approved translations sync back to language files via GitHub integration
+  - The source of truth is `en.json` for structure, Crowdin for translations
+
 ## Special Instructions
 
 - Prioritize cross-platform compatibility (mobile + TV)

.github/workflows/build-apps.yml

@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ jobs:
           swap-storage: false
 
       - name: 📥 Checkout code
-        uses: actions/checkout@8e8c483db84b4bee98b60c0593521ed34d9990e8 # v6.0.1
+        uses: actions/checkout@de0fac2e4500dabe0009e67214ff5f5447ce83dd # v6.0.2
         with:
           ref: ${{ github.event.pull_request.head.sha || github.sha }}
           fetch-depth: 0
@@ -41,12 +41,12 @@ jobs:
           show-progress: false
 
       - name: 🍞 Setup Bun
-        uses: oven-sh/setup-bun@b7a1c7ccf290d58743029c4f6903da283811b979 # v2.1.0
+        uses: oven-sh/setup-bun@3d267786b128fe76c2f16a390aa2448b815359f3 # v2.1.2
         with:
           bun-version: latest
 
       - name: 💾 Cache Bun dependencies
-        uses: actions/cache@9255dc7a253b0ccc959486e2bca901246202afeb # v5.0.1
+        uses: actions/cache@8b402f58fbc84540c8b491a91e594a4576fec3d7 # v5.0.2
         with:
           path: ~/.bun/install/cache
           key: ${{ runner.os }}-${{ runner.arch }}-bun-develop-${{ hashFiles('bun.lock') }}
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ jobs:
           bun run submodule-reload
 
       - name: 💾 Cache Gradle global
-        uses: actions/cache@9255dc7a253b0ccc959486e2bca901246202afeb # v5.0.1
+        uses: actions/cache@8b402f58fbc84540c8b491a91e594a4576fec3d7 # v5.0.2
         with:
           path: |
             ~/.gradle/caches
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ jobs:
         run: bun run prebuild
 
       - name: 💾 Cache project Gradle (.gradle)
-        uses: actions/cache@9255dc7a253b0ccc959486e2bca901246202afeb # v5.0.1
+        uses: actions/cache@8b402f58fbc84540c8b491a91e594a4576fec3d7 # v5.0.2
         with:
           path: android/.gradle
           key: ${{ runner.os }}-android-gradle-develop-${{ hashFiles('android/**/build.gradle', 'android/gradle/wrapper/gradle-wrapper.properties') }}
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ jobs:
           swap-storage: false
 
       - name: 📥 Checkout code
-        uses: actions/checkout@8e8c483db84b4bee98b60c0593521ed34d9990e8 # v6.0.1
+        uses: actions/checkout@de0fac2e4500dabe0009e67214ff5f5447ce83dd # v6.0.2
         with:
           ref: ${{ github.event.pull_request.head.sha || github.sha }}
           fetch-depth: 0
@@ -124,12 +124,12 @@ jobs:
           show-progress: false
 
       - name: 🍞 Setup Bun
-        uses: oven-sh/setup-bun@b7a1c7ccf290d58743029c4f6903da283811b979 # v2.1.0
+        uses: oven-sh/setup-bun@3d267786b128fe76c2f16a390aa2448b815359f3 # v2.1.2
         with:
           bun-version: latest
 
       - name: 💾 Cache Bun dependencies
-        uses: actions/cache@9255dc7a253b0ccc959486e2bca901246202afeb # v5.0.1
+        uses: actions/cache@8b402f58fbc84540c8b491a91e594a4576fec3d7 # v5.0.2
         with:
           path: ~/.bun/install/cache
           key: ${{ runner.os }}-${{ runner.arch }}-bun-develop-${{ hashFiles('bun.lock') }}
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ jobs:
           bun run submodule-reload
 
       - name: 💾 Cache Gradle global
-        uses: actions/cache@9255dc7a253b0ccc959486e2bca901246202afeb # v5.0.1
+        uses: actions/cache@8b402f58fbc84540c8b491a91e594a4576fec3d7 # v5.0.2
         with:
           path: |
             ~/.gradle/caches
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ jobs:
         run: bun run prebuild:tv
 
       - name: 💾 Cache project Gradle (.gradle)
-        uses: actions/cache@9255dc7a253b0ccc959486e2bca901246202afeb # v5.0.1
+        uses: actions/cache@8b402f58fbc84540c8b491a91e594a4576fec3d7 # v5.0.2
         with:
           path: android/.gradle
           key: ${{ runner.os }}-android-gradle-develop-${{ hashFiles('android/**/build.gradle', 'android/gradle/wrapper/gradle-wrapper.properties') }}
@@ -187,7 +187,7 @@ jobs:
 
     steps:
       - name: 📥 Checkout code
-        uses: actions/checkout@8e8c483db84b4bee98b60c0593521ed34d9990e8 # v6.0.1
+        uses: actions/checkout@de0fac2e4500dabe0009e67214ff5f5447ce83dd # v6.0.2
         with:
           ref: ${{ github.event.pull_request.head.sha || github.sha }}
           fetch-depth: 0
@@ -195,12 +195,12 @@ jobs:
           show-progress: false
 
       - name: 🍞 Setup Bun
-        uses: oven-sh/setup-bun@b7a1c7ccf290d58743029c4f6903da283811b979 # v2.1.0
+        uses: oven-sh/setup-bun@3d267786b128fe76c2f16a390aa2448b815359f3 # v2.1.2
         with:
           bun-version: latest
 
       - name: 💾 Cache Bun dependencies
-        uses: actions/cache@9255dc7a253b0ccc959486e2bca901246202afeb # v5.0.1
+        uses: actions/cache@8b402f58fbc84540c8b491a91e594a4576fec3d7 # v5.0.2
         with:
           path: ~/.bun/install/cache
           key: ${{ runner.os }}-bun-cache-${{ hashFiles('bun.lock') }}
@@ -251,7 +251,7 @@ jobs:
 
     steps:
       - name: 📥 Checkout code
-        uses: actions/checkout@8e8c483db84b4bee98b60c0593521ed34d9990e8 # v6.0.1
+        uses: actions/checkout@de0fac2e4500dabe0009e67214ff5f5447ce83dd # v6.0.2
         with:
           ref: ${{ github.event.pull_request.head.sha || github.sha }}
           fetch-depth: 0
@@ -259,12 +259,12 @@ jobs:
           show-progress: false
 
       - name: 🍞 Setup Bun
-        uses: oven-sh/setup-bun@b7a1c7ccf290d58743029c4f6903da283811b979 # v2.1.0
+        uses: oven-sh/setup-bun@3d267786b128fe76c2f16a390aa2448b815359f3 # v2.1.2
         with:
           bun-version: latest
 
       - name: 💾 Cache Bun dependencies
-        uses: actions/cache@9255dc7a253b0ccc959486e2bca901246202afeb # v5.0.1
+        uses: actions/cache@8b402f58fbc84540c8b491a91e594a4576fec3d7 # v5.0.2
         with:
           path: ~/.bun/install/cache
           key: ${{ runner.os }}-bun-cache-${{ hashFiles('bun.lock') }}

.github/workflows/check-lockfile.yml

@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ jobs:
 
     steps:
       - name: 📥 Checkout repository
-        uses: actions/checkout@8e8c483db84b4bee98b60c0593521ed34d9990e8 # v6.0.1
+        uses: actions/checkout@de0fac2e4500dabe0009e67214ff5f5447ce83dd # v6.0.2
         with:
           ref: ${{ github.event.pull_request.head.sha || github.sha }}
           show-progress: false
@@ -27,12 +27,12 @@ jobs:
           fetch-depth: 0
 
       - name: 🍞 Setup Bun
-        uses: oven-sh/setup-bun@b7a1c7ccf290d58743029c4f6903da283811b979 # v2.1.0
+        uses: oven-sh/setup-bun@3d267786b128fe76c2f16a390aa2448b815359f3 # v2.1.2
         with:
           bun-version: latest
 
       - name: 💾 Cache Bun dependencies
-        uses: actions/cache@9255dc7a253b0ccc959486e2bca901246202afeb # v5.0.1
+        uses: actions/cache@8b402f58fbc84540c8b491a91e594a4576fec3d7 # v5.0.2
         with:
           path: |
             ~/.bun/install/cache

.github/workflows/ci-codeql.yml

@@ -24,16 +24,16 @@ jobs:
 
     steps:
       - name: 📥 Checkout repository
-        uses: actions/checkout@8e8c483db84b4bee98b60c0593521ed34d9990e8 # v6.0.1
+        uses: actions/checkout@de0fac2e4500dabe0009e67214ff5f5447ce83dd # v6.0.2
 
       - name: 🏁 Initialize CodeQL
-        uses: github/codeql-action/init@cdefb33c0f6224e58673d9004f47f7cb3e328b89 # v4.31.10
+        uses: github/codeql-action/init@b20883b0cd1f46c72ae0ba6d1090936928f9fa30 # v4.32.0
         with:
           languages: ${{ matrix.language }}
           queries: +security-extended,security-and-quality
 
       - name: 🛠️ Autobuild
-        uses: github/codeql-action/autobuild@cdefb33c0f6224e58673d9004f47f7cb3e328b89 # v4.31.10
+        uses: github/codeql-action/autobuild@b20883b0cd1f46c72ae0ba6d1090936928f9fa30 # v4.32.0
 
       - name: 🧪 Perform CodeQL Analysis
-        uses: github/codeql-action/analyze@cdefb33c0f6224e58673d9004f47f7cb3e328b89 # v4.31.10
+        uses: github/codeql-action/analyze@b20883b0cd1f46c72ae0ba6d1090936928f9fa30 # v4.32.0

.github/workflows/crowdin.yml

@@ -23,12 +23,12 @@ jobs:
 
     steps:
       - name: 📥 Checkout Repository
-        uses: actions/checkout@8e8c483db84b4bee98b60c0593521ed34d9990e8 # v6.0.1
+        uses: actions/checkout@de0fac2e4500dabe0009e67214ff5f5447ce83dd # v6.0.2
         with:
           fetch-depth: 0
 
       - name: 🌐 Sync Translations with Crowdin
-        uses: crowdin/github-action@60debf382ee245b21794321190ad0501db89d8c1 # v2.13.0
+        uses: crowdin/github-action@b4b468cffefb50bdd99dd83e5d2eaeb63c880380 # v2.14.0
         with:
           upload_sources: true
           upload_translations: true

.github/workflows/linting.yml

@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ jobs:
       contents: read
     steps:
       - name: Checkout Repository
-        uses: actions/checkout@8e8c483db84b4bee98b60c0593521ed34d9990e8 # v6.0.1
+        uses: actions/checkout@de0fac2e4500dabe0009e67214ff5f5447ce83dd # v6.0.2
         with:
           ref: ${{ github.event.pull_request.head.sha || github.sha }}
           fetch-depth: 0
@@ -69,14 +69,14 @@ jobs:
     runs-on: ubuntu-24.04
     steps:
       - name: 🛒 Checkout repository
-        uses: actions/checkout@8e8c483db84b4bee98b60c0593521ed34d9990e8 # v6.0.1
+        uses: actions/checkout@de0fac2e4500dabe0009e67214ff5f5447ce83dd # v6.0.2
         with:
           ref: ${{ github.event.pull_request.head.sha || github.sha }}
           submodules: recursive
           fetch-depth: 0
 
       - name: 🍞 Setup Bun
-        uses: oven-sh/setup-bun@b7a1c7ccf290d58743029c4f6903da283811b979 # v2.1.0
+        uses: oven-sh/setup-bun@3d267786b128fe76c2f16a390aa2448b815359f3 # v2.1.2
         with:
           bun-version: latest
 
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ jobs:
 
     steps:
       - name: "📥 Checkout PR code"
-        uses: actions/checkout@8e8c483db84b4bee98b60c0593521ed34d9990e8 # v6.0.1
+        uses: actions/checkout@de0fac2e4500dabe0009e67214ff5f5447ce83dd # v6.0.2
         with:
           ref: ${{ github.event.pull_request.head.sha || github.sha }}
           submodules: recursive
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ jobs:
           node-version: '24.x'
 
       - name: "🍞 Setup Bun"
-        uses: oven-sh/setup-bun@b7a1c7ccf290d58743029c4f6903da283811b979 # v2.1.0
+        uses: oven-sh/setup-bun@3d267786b128fe76c2f16a390aa2448b815359f3 # v2.1.2
         with:
           bun-version: latest
 

.github/workflows/update-issue-form.yml

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ jobs:
 
     steps:
       - name: 📥 Checkout repository
-        uses: actions/checkout@8e8c483db84b4bee98b60c0593521ed34d9990e8 # v6.0.1
+        uses: actions/checkout@de0fac2e4500dabe0009e67214ff5f5447ce83dd # v6.0.2
 
       - name: "🟢 Setup Node.js"
         uses: actions/setup-node@6044e13b5dc448c55e2357c09f80417699197238 # v6.2.0
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ jobs:
           dry_run: no-push
 
       - name: 📬 Commit and create pull request
-        uses: peter-evans/create-pull-request@98357b18bf14b5342f975ff684046ec3b2a07725 # v8.0.0
+        uses: peter-evans/create-pull-request@c0f553fe549906ede9cf27b5156039d195d2ece0 # v8.1.0
         with:
           add-paths: .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
           branch: ci-update-bug-report

app/(auth)/(tabs)/(home)/settings/segment-skip/page.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,238 @@
+import { Ionicons } from "@expo/vector-icons";
+import { useNavigation } from "expo-router";
+import { TFunction } from "i18next";
+import { useEffect, useMemo } from "react";
+import { useTranslation } from "react-i18next";
+import { View } from "react-native";
+import { Text } from "@/components/common/Text";
+import { ListGroup } from "@/components/list/ListGroup";
+import { ListItem } from "@/components/list/ListItem";
+import { PlatformDropdown } from "@/components/PlatformDropdown";
+import DisabledSetting from "@/components/settings/DisabledSetting";
+import { useSettings } from "@/utils/atoms/settings";
+
+/**
+ * Factory function to create skip options for a specific segment type
+ * Reduces code duplication across all 5 segment types
+ */
+const useSkipOptions = (
+  settingKey:
+    | "skipIntro"
+    | "skipOutro"
+    | "skipRecap"
+    | "skipCommercial"
+    | "skipPreview",
+  settings: ReturnType<typeof useSettings>["settings"] | null,
+  updateSettings: ReturnType<typeof useSettings>["updateSettings"],
+  t: TFunction<"translation", undefined>,
+) => {
+  return useMemo(
+    () => [
+      {
+        options: SEGMENT_SKIP_OPTIONS(t).map((option) => ({
+          type: "radio" as const,
+          label: option.label,
+          value: option.value,
+          selected: option.value === settings?.[settingKey],
+          onPress: () => updateSettings({ [settingKey]: option.value }),
+        })),
+      },
+    ],
+    [settings?.[settingKey], updateSettings, t, settingKey],
+  );
+};
+
+export default function SegmentSkipPage() {
+  const { settings, updateSettings, pluginSettings } = useSettings();
+  const { t } = useTranslation();
+  const navigation = useNavigation();
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    navigation.setOptions({
+      title: t("home.settings.other.segment_skip_settings"),
+    });
+  }, [navigation, t]);
+
+  const skipIntroOptions = useSkipOptions(
+    "skipIntro",
+    settings,
+    updateSettings,
+    t,
+  );
+  const skipOutroOptions = useSkipOptions(
+    "skipOutro",
+    settings,
+    updateSettings,
+    t,
+  );
+  const skipRecapOptions = useSkipOptions(
+    "skipRecap",
+    settings,
+    updateSettings,
+    t,
+  );
+  const skipCommercialOptions = useSkipOptions(
+    "skipCommercial",
+    settings,
+    updateSettings,
+    t,
+  );
+  const skipPreviewOptions = useSkipOptions(
+    "skipPreview",
+    settings,
+    updateSettings,
+    t,
+  );
+
+  if (!settings) return null;
+
+  return (
+    <DisabledSetting disabled={false} className='px-4'>
+      <ListGroup>
+        <ListItem
+          title={t("home.settings.other.skip_intro")}
+          subtitle={t("home.settings.other.skip_intro_description")}
+          disabled={pluginSettings?.skipIntro?.locked}
+        >
+          <PlatformDropdown
+            groups={skipIntroOptions}
+            disabled={pluginSettings?.skipIntro?.locked}
+            trigger={
+              <View className='flex flex-row items-center justify-between py-1.5 pl-3'>
+                <Text className='mr-1 text-[#8E8D91]'>
+                  {t(`home.settings.other.segment_skip_${settings.skipIntro}`)}
+                </Text>
+                <Ionicons
+                  name='chevron-expand-sharp'
+                  size={18}
+                  color='#5A5960'
+                />
+              </View>
+            }
+            title={t("home.settings.other.skip_intro")}
+          />
+        </ListItem>
+
+        <ListItem
+          title={t("home.settings.other.skip_outro")}
+          subtitle={t("home.settings.other.skip_outro_description")}
+          disabled={pluginSettings?.skipOutro?.locked}
+        >
+          <PlatformDropdown
+            groups={skipOutroOptions}
+            disabled={pluginSettings?.skipOutro?.locked}
+            trigger={
+              <View className='flex flex-row items-center justify-between py-1.5 pl-3'>
+                <Text className='mr-1 text-[#8E8D91]'>
+                  {t(`home.settings.other.segment_skip_${settings.skipOutro}`)}
+                </Text>
+                <Ionicons
+                  name='chevron-expand-sharp'
+                  size={18}
+                  color='#5A5960'
+                />
+              </View>
+            }
+            title={t("home.settings.other.skip_outro")}
+          />
+        </ListItem>
+
+        <ListItem
+          title={t("home.settings.other.skip_recap")}
+          subtitle={t("home.settings.other.skip_recap_description")}
+          disabled={pluginSettings?.skipRecap?.locked}
+        >
+          <PlatformDropdown
+            groups={skipRecapOptions}
+            disabled={pluginSettings?.skipRecap?.locked}
+            trigger={
+              <View className='flex flex-row items-center justify-between py-1.5 pl-3'>
+                <Text className='mr-1 text-[#8E8D91]'>
+                  {t(`home.settings.other.segment_skip_${settings.skipRecap}`)}
+                </Text>
+                <Ionicons
+                  name='chevron-expand-sharp'
+                  size={18}
+                  color='#5A5960'
+                />
+              </View>
+            }
+            title={t("home.settings.other.skip_recap")}
+          />
+        </ListItem>
+
+        <ListItem
+          title={t("home.settings.other.skip_commercial")}
+          subtitle={t("home.settings.other.skip_commercial_description")}
+          disabled={pluginSettings?.skipCommercial?.locked}
+        >
+          <PlatformDropdown
+            groups={skipCommercialOptions}
+            disabled={pluginSettings?.skipCommercial?.locked}
+            trigger={
+              <View className='flex flex-row items-center justify-between py-1.5 pl-3'>
+                <Text className='mr-1 text-[#8E8D91]'>
+                  {t(
+                    `home.settings.other.segment_skip_${settings.skipCommercial}`,
+                  )}
+                </Text>
+                <Ionicons
+                  name='chevron-expand-sharp'
+                  size={18}
+                  color='#5A5960'
+                />
+              </View>
+            }
+            title={t("home.settings.other.skip_commercial")}
+          />
+        </ListItem>
+
+        <ListItem
+          title={t("home.settings.other.skip_preview")}
+          subtitle={t("home.settings.other.skip_preview_description")}
+          disabled={pluginSettings?.skipPreview?.locked}
+        >
+          <PlatformDropdown
+            groups={skipPreviewOptions}
+            disabled={pluginSettings?.skipPreview?.locked}
+            trigger={
+              <View className='flex flex-row items-center justify-between py-1.5 pl-3'>
+                <Text className='mr-1 text-[#8E8D91]'>
+                  {t(
+                    `home.settings.other.segment_skip_${settings.skipPreview}`,
+                  )}
+                </Text>
+                <Ionicons
+                  name='chevron-expand-sharp'
+                  size={18}
+                  color='#5A5960'
+                />
+              </View>
+            }
+            title={t("home.settings.other.skip_preview")}
+          />
+        </ListItem>
+      </ListGroup>
+    </DisabledSetting>
+  );
+}
+
+const SEGMENT_SKIP_OPTIONS = (
+  t: TFunction<"translation", undefined>,
+): Array<{
+  label: string;
+  value: "none" | "ask" | "auto";
+}> => [
+  {
+    label: t("home.settings.other.segment_skip_auto"),
+    value: "auto",
+  },
+  {
+    label: t("home.settings.other.segment_skip_ask"),
+    value: "ask",
+  },
+  {
+    label: t("home.settings.other.segment_skip_none"),
+    value: "none",
+  },
+];

app/(auth)/(tabs)/_layout.tsx

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ import { withLayoutContext } from "expo-router";
 import { useTranslation } from "react-i18next";
 import { Platform, View } from "react-native";
 import { SystemBars } from "react-native-edge-to-edge";
+import { CastingMiniPlayer } from "@/components/casting/CastingMiniPlayer";
 import { MiniPlayerBar } from "@/components/music/MiniPlayerBar";
 import { MusicPlaybackEngine } from "@/components/music/MusicPlaybackEngine";
 import { Colors } from "@/constants/Colors";
@@ -118,6 +119,7 @@ export default function TabLayout() {
           }}
         />
       </NativeTabs>
+      <CastingMiniPlayer />
       <MiniPlayerBar />
       <MusicPlaybackEngine />
     </View>

app/(auth)/player/direct-player.tsx

@@ -449,7 +449,7 @@ export default function page() {
     async (data: { nativeEvent: MpvOnProgressEventPayload }) => {
       if (isSeeking.get() || isPlaybackStopped) return;
 
-      const { position } = data.nativeEvent;
+      const { position, cacheSeconds } = data.nativeEvent;
       // MPV reports position in seconds, convert to ms
       const currentTime = position * 1000;
 
@@ -459,6 +459,12 @@ export default function page() {
 
       progress.set(currentTime);
 
+      // Update cache progress (current position + buffered seconds ahead)
+      if (cacheSeconds !== undefined && cacheSeconds > 0) {
+        const cacheEnd = currentTime + cacheSeconds * 1000;
+        cacheProgress.set(cacheEnd);
+      }
+
       // Update URL immediately after seeking, or every 30 seconds during normal playback
       const now = Date.now();
       const shouldUpdateUrl = wasJustSeeking.get();
@@ -933,7 +939,7 @@ export default function page() {
                   console.error("Video Error:", e.nativeEvent);
                   Alert.alert(
                     t("player.error"),
-                    t("player.an_error_occured_while_playing_the_video"),
+                    t("player.an_error_occurred_while_playing_the_video"),
                   );
                   writeToLog("ERROR", "Video Error", e.nativeEvent);
                 }}

bun.lock

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-  "configVersion": 0,
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         "@tanstack/react-pacer": "^0.19.1",
-        "@tanstack/react-query": "5.90.17",
+        "@tanstack/react-query": "5.90.20",
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         "axios": "^1.7.9",
         "expo": "~54.0.31",
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         "i18next": "^25.0.0",
         "jotai": "2.16.2",
-        "lodash": "4.17.21",
+        "lodash": "4.17.23",
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         "patch-package": "^8.0.0",
         "react": "19.1.0",
         "react-dom": "19.1.0",
-        "react-i18next": "16.5.3",
+        "react-i18next": "16.5.4",
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+    "strict-url-sanitise": ["strict-url-sanitise@0.0.1", "", {}, "sha512-nuFtF539K8jZg3FjaWH/L8eocCR6gegz5RDOsaWxfdbF5Jqr2VXWxZayjTwUzsWJDC91k2EbnJXp6FuWW+Z4hg=="],
+
     "string-argv": ["string-argv@0.3.2", "", {}, "sha512-aqD2Q0144Z+/RqG52NeHEkZauTAUWJO8c6yTftGJKO3Tja5tUgIfmIl6kExvhtxSDP7fXB6DvzkfMpCd/F3G+Q=="],
 
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@@ -2242,7 +2243,7 @@
 
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+    "@tanstack/react-query/@tanstack/query-core": ["@tanstack/query-core@5.90.20", "", {}, "sha512-OMD2HLpNouXEfZJWcKeVKUgQ5n+n3A2JFmBaScpNDUqSrQSjiveC7dKMe53uJUg1nDG16ttFPz2xfilz6i2uVg=="],
 
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components/Chromecast.tsx

@@ -1,15 +1,23 @@
 import { Feather } from "@expo/vector-icons";
-import { useCallback, useEffect } from "react";
+import type { PlaybackProgressInfo } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client/models";
+import { getPlaystateApi } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/utils/api";
+import { router } from "expo-router";
+import { useAtomValue } from "jotai";
+import { useCallback, useEffect, useRef, useState } from "react";
 import { Platform } from "react-native";
 import { Pressable } from "react-native-gesture-handler";
 import GoogleCast, {
   CastButton,
   CastContext,
+  CastState,
   useCastDevice,
+  useCastState,
   useDevices,
   useMediaStatus,
   useRemoteMediaClient,
 } from "react-native-google-cast";
+import { apiAtom, userAtom } from "@/providers/JellyfinProvider";
+import { ChromecastConnectionMenu } from "./chromecast/ChromecastConnectionMenu";
 import { RoundButton } from "./RoundButton";
 
 export function Chromecast({
@@ -18,23 +26,137 @@ export function Chromecast({
   background = "transparent",
   ...props
 }) {
-  const client = useRemoteMediaClient();
+  // Hooks called for their side effects (keep Chromecast session active)
-  const castDevice = useCastDevice();
+  useRemoteMediaClient();
-  const devices = useDevices();
+  useCastDevice();
-  const sessionManager = GoogleCast.getSessionManager();
+  const castState = useCastState();
+  useDevices();
   const discoveryManager = GoogleCast.getDiscoveryManager();
   const mediaStatus = useMediaStatus();
+  const api = useAtomValue(apiAtom);
+  const user = useAtomValue(userAtom);
 
+  // Connection menu state
+  const [showConnectionMenu, setShowConnectionMenu] = useState(false);
+  const isConnected = castState === CastState.CONNECTED;
+
+  const lastReportedProgressRef = useRef(0);
+  const lastReportedPlayerStateRef = useRef<string | null>(null);
+  const playSessionIdRef = useRef<string | null>(null);
+  const lastContentIdRef = useRef<string | null>(null);
+  const discoveryAttempts = useRef(0);
+  const maxDiscoveryAttempts = 3;
+
+  // Enhanced discovery with retry mechanism - runs once on mount
   useEffect(() => {
-    (async () => {
+    let isSubscribed = true;
+    let retryTimeout: NodeJS.Timeout;
+
+    const startDiscoveryWithRetry = async () => {
       if (!discoveryManager) {
-        console.warn("DiscoveryManager is not initialized");
         return;
       }
 
-      await discoveryManager.startDiscovery();
+      try {
-    })();
+        // Stop any existing discovery first
-  }, [client, devices, castDevice, sessionManager, discoveryManager]);
+        try {
+          await discoveryManager.stopDiscovery();
+        } catch {
+          // Ignore errors when stopping
+        }
+
+        // Start fresh discovery
+        await discoveryManager.startDiscovery();
+        discoveryAttempts.current = 0; // Reset on success
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.error("[Chromecast Discovery] Failed:", error);
+
+        // Retry on error
+        if (discoveryAttempts.current < maxDiscoveryAttempts && isSubscribed) {
+          discoveryAttempts.current++;
+          retryTimeout = setTimeout(() => {
+            if (isSubscribed) {
+              startDiscoveryWithRetry();
+            }
+          }, 2000);
+        }
+      }
+    };
+
+    startDiscoveryWithRetry();
+
+    return () => {
+      isSubscribed = false;
+      if (retryTimeout) {
+        clearTimeout(retryTimeout);
+      }
+    };
+  }, [discoveryManager]); // Only re-run if discoveryManager changes
+
+  // Report video progress to Jellyfin server
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!api || !user?.Id || !mediaStatus?.mediaInfo?.contentId) {
+      return;
+    }
+
+    const streamPosition = mediaStatus.streamPosition || 0;
+    const playerState = mediaStatus.playerState || null;
+
+    // Report every 10 seconds OR immediately when playerState changes (pause/resume)
+    const positionChanged =
+      Math.abs(streamPosition - lastReportedProgressRef.current) >= 10;
+    const stateChanged = playerState !== lastReportedPlayerStateRef.current;
+    if (!positionChanged && !stateChanged) {
+      return;
+    }
+
+    const contentId = mediaStatus.mediaInfo.contentId;
+
+    // Generate a new PlaySessionId when the content changes
+    if (contentId !== lastContentIdRef.current) {
+      const randomBytes = new Uint8Array(16);
+      crypto.getRandomValues(randomBytes);
+      // Format as UUID v4
+      randomBytes[6] = (randomBytes[6] & 0x0f) | 0x40; // Version 4
+      randomBytes[8] = (randomBytes[8] & 0x3f) | 0x80; // Variant 10
+      const uuid = Array.from(randomBytes, (b, i) => {
+        const hex = b.toString(16).padStart(2, "0");
+        return [4, 6, 8, 10].includes(i) ? `-${hex}` : hex;
+      }).join("");
+      playSessionIdRef.current = uuid;
+      lastContentIdRef.current = contentId;
+    }
+
+    const positionTicks = Math.floor(streamPosition * 10000000);
+    const isPaused = mediaStatus.playerState === "paused";
+    const streamUrl = mediaStatus.mediaInfo.contentUrl || "";
+    const isTranscoding = /m3u8/i.test(streamUrl);
+
+    const progressInfo: PlaybackProgressInfo = {
+      ItemId: contentId,
+      PositionTicks: positionTicks,
+      IsPaused: isPaused,
+      PlayMethod: isTranscoding ? "Transcode" : "DirectStream",
+      PlaySessionId: playSessionIdRef.current || contentId,
+    };
+
+    getPlaystateApi(api)
+      .reportPlaybackProgress({ playbackProgressInfo: progressInfo })
+      .then(() => {
+        lastReportedProgressRef.current = streamPosition;
+        lastReportedPlayerStateRef.current = playerState;
+      })
+      .catch((error) => {
+        console.error("Failed to report Chromecast progress:", error);
+      });
+  }, [
+    api,
+    user?.Id,
+    mediaStatus?.streamPosition,
+    mediaStatus?.mediaInfo?.contentId,
+    mediaStatus?.playerState,
+    mediaStatus?.mediaInfo?.contentUrl,
+  ]);
 
   // Android requires the cast button to be present for startDiscovery to work
   const AndroidCastButton = useCallback(
@@ -43,50 +165,92 @@ export function Chromecast({
     [Platform.OS],
   );
 
+  // Handle press - show connection menu when connected, otherwise show cast dialog
+  const handlePress = useCallback(() => {
+    if (isConnected) {
+      if (mediaStatus?.currentItemId) {
+        // Media is playing - navigate to full player
+        router.push("/casting-player");
+      } else {
+        // Connected but no media - show connection menu
+        setShowConnectionMenu(true);
+      }
+    } else {
+      // Not connected - show cast dialog
+      CastContext.showCastDialog();
+    }
+  }, [isConnected, mediaStatus?.currentItemId]);
+
+  // Handle disconnect from Chromecast
+  const handleDisconnect = useCallback(async () => {
+    try {
+      const sessionManager = GoogleCast.getSessionManager();
+      await sessionManager.endCurrentSession(true);
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("[Chromecast] Disconnect error:", error);
+    }
+  }, []);
+
   if (Platform.OS === "ios") {
     return (
-      <Pressable
+      <>
-        className='mr-4'
+        <Pressable className='mr-4' onPress={handlePress} {...props}>
-        onPress={() => {
+          <AndroidCastButton />
-          if (mediaStatus?.currentItemId) CastContext.showExpandedControls();
+          <Feather
-          else CastContext.showCastDialog();
+            name='cast'
-        }}
+            size={22}
-        {...props}
+            color={isConnected ? "#a855f7" : "white"}
-      >
+          />
-        <AndroidCastButton />
+        </Pressable>
-        <Feather name='cast' size={22} color={"white"} />
+        <ChromecastConnectionMenu
-      </Pressable>
+          visible={showConnectionMenu}
+          onClose={() => setShowConnectionMenu(false)}
+          onDisconnect={handleDisconnect}
+        />
+      </>
     );
   }
 
   if (background === "transparent")
     return (
-      <RoundButton
+      <>
-        size='large'
+        <RoundButton
-        className='mr-2'
+          size='large'
-        background={false}
+          className='mr-2'
-        onPress={() => {
+          background={false}
-          if (mediaStatus?.currentItemId) CastContext.showExpandedControls();
+          onPress={handlePress}
-          else CastContext.showCastDialog();
+          {...props}
-        }}
+        >
-        {...props}
+          <AndroidCastButton />
-      >
+          <Feather
-        <AndroidCastButton />
+            name='cast'
-        <Feather name='cast' size={22} color={"white"} />
+            size={22}
-      </RoundButton>
+            color={isConnected ? "#a855f7" : "white"}
+          />
+        </RoundButton>
+        <ChromecastConnectionMenu
+          visible={showConnectionMenu}
+          onClose={() => setShowConnectionMenu(false)}
+          onDisconnect={handleDisconnect}
+        />
+      </>
     );
 
   return (
-    <RoundButton
+    <>
-      size='large'
+      <RoundButton size='large' onPress={handlePress} {...props}>
-      onPress={() => {
+        <AndroidCastButton />
-        if (mediaStatus?.currentItemId) CastContext.showExpandedControls();
+        <Feather
-        else CastContext.showCastDialog();
+          name='cast'
-      }}
+          size={22}
-      {...props}
+          color={isConnected ? "#a855f7" : "white"}
-    >
+        />
-      <AndroidCastButton />
+      </RoundButton>
-      <Feather name='cast' size={22} color={"white"} />
+      <ChromecastConnectionMenu
-    </RoundButton>
+        visible={showConnectionMenu}
+        onClose={() => setShowConnectionMenu(false)}
+        onDisconnect={handleDisconnect}
+      />
+    </>
   );
 }

components/PlatformDropdown.tsx

@@ -47,6 +47,7 @@ interface PlatformDropdownProps {
   open?: boolean;
   onOpenChange?: (open: boolean) => void;
   onOptionSelect?: (value?: any) => void;
+  disabled?: boolean;
   expoUIConfig?: {
     hostStyle?: any;
   };
@@ -197,6 +198,7 @@ const PlatformDropdownComponent = ({
   onOpenChange: controlledOnOpenChange,
   onOptionSelect,
   expoUIConfig,
+  disabled,
   bottomSheetConfig,
 }: PlatformDropdownProps) => {
   const { showModal, hideModal, isVisible } = useGlobalModal();
@@ -231,6 +233,13 @@ const PlatformDropdownComponent = ({
   }, [isVisible, controlledOpen, controlledOnOpenChange]);
 
   if (Platform.OS === "ios") {
+    if (disabled) {
+      return (
+        <View style={{ opacity: 0.5 }} pointerEvents='none'>
+          {trigger || <Text className='text-white'>Open Menu</Text>}
+        </View>
+      );
+    }
     return (
       <Host style={expoUIConfig?.hostStyle}>
         <ContextMenu>
@@ -353,8 +362,14 @@ const PlatformDropdownComponent = ({
   };
 
   return (
-    <TouchableOpacity onPress={handlePress} activeOpacity={0.7}>
+    <TouchableOpacity
-      {trigger || <Text className='text-white'>Open Menu</Text>}
+      onPress={handlePress}
+      activeOpacity={0.7}
+      disabled={disabled}
+    >
+      <View style={disabled ? { opacity: 0.5 } : undefined}>
+        {trigger || <Text className='text-white'>Open Menu</Text>}
+      </View>
     </TouchableOpacity>
   );
 };

components/PlayButton.tsx

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ import { useTranslation } from "react-i18next";
 import { Alert, Platform, TouchableOpacity, View } from "react-native";
 import CastContext, {
   CastButton,
-  MediaStreamType,
+  MediaPlayerState,
   PlayServicesState,
   useMediaStatus,
   useRemoteMediaClient,
@@ -32,8 +32,7 @@ import { apiAtom, userAtom } from "@/providers/JellyfinProvider";
 import { useOfflineMode } from "@/providers/OfflineModeProvider";
 import { itemThemeColorAtom } from "@/utils/atoms/primaryColor";
 import { useSettings } from "@/utils/atoms/settings";
-import { getParentBackdropImageUrl } from "@/utils/jellyfin/image/getParentBackdropImageUrl";
+import { buildCastMediaInfo } from "@/utils/casting/mediaInfo";
-import { getPrimaryImageUrl } from "@/utils/jellyfin/image/getPrimaryImageUrl";
 import { getStreamUrl } from "@/utils/jellyfin/media/getStreamUrl";
 import { chromecast } from "@/utils/profiles/chromecast";
 import { chromecasth265 } from "@/utils/profiles/chromecasth265";
@@ -111,7 +110,11 @@ export const PlayButton: React.FC<Props> = ({
       return;
     }
 
-    const options = ["Chromecast", "Device", "Cancel"];
+    const options = [
+      t("casting_player.chromecast"),
+      t("casting_player.device"),
+      t("casting_player.cancel"),
+    ];
     const cancelButtonIndex = 2;
     showActionSheetWithOptions(
       {
@@ -120,9 +123,14 @@ export const PlayButton: React.FC<Props> = ({
       },
       async (selectedIndex: number | undefined) => {
         if (!api) return;
-        const currentTitle = mediaStatus?.mediaInfo?.metadata?.title;
+        // Compare item IDs AND check if media is actually playing (not stopped/idle)
+        const currentContentId = mediaStatus?.mediaInfo?.contentId;
+        const isMediaActive =
+          mediaStatus?.playerState === MediaPlayerState.PLAYING ||
+          mediaStatus?.playerState === MediaPlayerState.PAUSED ||
+          mediaStatus?.playerState === MediaPlayerState.BUFFERING;
         const isOpeningCurrentlyPlayingMedia =
-          currentTitle && currentTitle === item?.Name;
+          isMediaActive && currentContentId && currentContentId === item?.Id;
 
         switch (selectedIndex) {
           case 0:
@@ -175,8 +183,6 @@ export const PlayButton: React.FC<Props> = ({
                     subtitleStreamIndex: selectedOptions.subtitleIndex,
                   });
 
-                  console.log("URL: ", data?.url, enableH265);
-
                   if (!data?.url) {
                     console.warn("No URL returned from getStreamUrl", data);
                     Alert.alert(
@@ -186,74 +192,16 @@ export const PlayButton: React.FC<Props> = ({
                     return;
                   }
 
-                  // Calculate start time in seconds from playback position
                   const startTimeSeconds =
                     (item?.UserData?.PlaybackPositionTicks ?? 0) / 10000000;
 
-                  // Calculate stream duration in seconds from runtime
-                  const streamDurationSeconds = item.RunTimeTicks
-                    ? item.RunTimeTicks / 10000000
-                    : undefined;
-
                   client
                     .loadMedia({
-                      mediaInfo: {
+                      mediaInfo: buildCastMediaInfo({
-                        contentId: item.Id,
+                        item,
-                        contentUrl: data?.url,
+                        streamUrl: data.url,
-                        contentType: "video/mp4",
+                        api,
-                        streamType: MediaStreamType.BUFFERED,
+                      }),
-                        streamDuration: streamDurationSeconds,
-                        metadata:
-                          item.Type === "Episode"
-                            ? {
-                                type: "tvShow",
-                                title: item.Name || "",
-                                episodeNumber: item.IndexNumber || 0,
-                                seasonNumber: item.ParentIndexNumber || 0,
-                                seriesTitle: item.SeriesName || "",
-                                images: [
-                                  {
-                                    url: getParentBackdropImageUrl({
-                                      api,
-                                      item,
-                                      quality: 90,
-                                      width: 2000,
-                                    })!,
-                                  },
-                                ],
-                              }
-                            : item.Type === "Movie"
-                              ? {
-                                  type: "movie",
-                                  title: item.Name || "",
-                                  subtitle: item.Overview || "",
-                                  images: [
-                                    {
-                                      url: getPrimaryImageUrl({
-                                        api,
-                                        item,
-                                        quality: 90,
-                                        width: 2000,
-                                      })!,
-                                    },
-                                  ],
-                                }
-                              : {
-                                  type: "generic",
-                                  title: item.Name || "",
-                                  subtitle: item.Overview || "",
-                                  images: [
-                                    {
-                                      url: getPrimaryImageUrl({
-                                        api,
-                                        item,
-                                        quality: 90,
-                                        width: 2000,
-                                      })!,
-                                    },
-                                  ],
-                                },
-                      },
                       startTime: startTimeSeconds,
                     })
                     .then(() => {
@@ -261,10 +209,13 @@ export const PlayButton: React.FC<Props> = ({
                       if (isOpeningCurrentlyPlayingMedia) {
                         return;
                       }
-                      CastContext.showExpandedControls();
+                      router.push("/casting-player");
+                    })
+                    .catch((err) => {
+                      console.error("[PlayButton] loadMedia failed:", err);
                     });
                 } catch (e) {
-                  console.log(e);
+                  console.error("[PlayButton] Cast error:", e);
                 }
               }
             });

components/casting/CastingMiniPlayer.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,457 @@
+/**
+ * Unified Casting Mini Player
+ * Works with all supported casting protocols
+ */
+
+import { Ionicons } from "@expo/vector-icons";
+import type { BaseItemDto } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client";
+import { Image } from "expo-image";
+import { router } from "expo-router";
+import { useAtomValue } from "jotai";
+import React, { useEffect, useMemo, useRef, useState } from "react";
+import { Dimensions, Pressable, View } from "react-native";
+import { Slider } from "react-native-awesome-slider";
+import {
+  MediaPlayerState,
+  useCastDevice,
+  useMediaStatus,
+  useRemoteMediaClient,
+} from "react-native-google-cast";
+import Animated, {
+  SlideInDown,
+  SlideOutDown,
+  useSharedValue,
+} from "react-native-reanimated";
+import { useSafeAreaInsets } from "react-native-safe-area-context";
+import { Text } from "@/components/common/Text";
+import { useTrickplay } from "@/hooks/useTrickplay";
+import { apiAtom } from "@/providers/JellyfinProvider";
+import {
+  formatTime,
+  formatTrickplayTime,
+  getPosterUrl,
+} from "@/utils/casting/helpers";
+import { CASTING_CONSTANTS } from "@/utils/casting/types";
+import { msToTicks, ticksToSeconds } from "@/utils/time";
+
+export const CastingMiniPlayer: React.FC = () => {
+  const api = useAtomValue(apiAtom);
+  const insets = useSafeAreaInsets();
+  const castDevice = useCastDevice();
+  const mediaStatus = useMediaStatus();
+  const remoteMediaClient = useRemoteMediaClient();
+
+  const currentItem = useMemo(() => {
+    return mediaStatus?.mediaInfo?.customData as BaseItemDto | undefined;
+  }, [mediaStatus?.mediaInfo?.customData]);
+
+  // Trickplay support - pass currentItem as BaseItemDto or null
+  const { trickPlayUrl, calculateTrickplayUrl, trickplayInfo } = useTrickplay(
+    currentItem || null,
+  );
+  const [trickplayTime, setTrickplayTime] = useState({
+    hours: 0,
+    minutes: 0,
+    seconds: 0,
+  });
+  const [scrubPercentage, setScrubPercentage] = useState(0);
+  const isScrubbing = useRef(false);
+
+  // Slider shared values
+  const sliderProgress = useSharedValue(0);
+  const sliderMin = useSharedValue(0);
+  const sliderMax = useSharedValue(100);
+
+  // Live progress state that updates every second when playing
+  const [liveProgress, setLiveProgress] = useState(
+    mediaStatus?.streamPosition || 0,
+  );
+
+  // Track baseline for elapsed-time computation
+  const baselinePositionRef = useRef(mediaStatus?.streamPosition || 0);
+  const baselineTimestampRef = useRef(Date.now());
+
+  // Sync live progress with mediaStatus and poll every second when playing
+  useEffect(() => {
+    // Resync baseline whenever mediaStatus reports a new position
+    if (mediaStatus?.streamPosition !== undefined) {
+      baselinePositionRef.current = mediaStatus.streamPosition;
+      baselineTimestampRef.current = Date.now();
+      setLiveProgress(mediaStatus.streamPosition);
+    }
+
+    // Update based on elapsed real time when playing
+    const interval = setInterval(() => {
+      if (mediaStatus?.playerState === MediaPlayerState.PLAYING) {
+        const elapsed =
+          ((Date.now() - baselineTimestampRef.current) *
+            (mediaStatus.playbackRate || 1)) /
+          1000;
+        setLiveProgress(baselinePositionRef.current + elapsed);
+      } else if (mediaStatus?.streamPosition !== undefined) {
+        // Sync with actual position when paused/buffering
+        baselinePositionRef.current = mediaStatus.streamPosition;
+        baselineTimestampRef.current = Date.now();
+        setLiveProgress(mediaStatus.streamPosition);
+      }
+    }, 1000);
+
+    return () => clearInterval(interval);
+  }, [
+    mediaStatus?.playerState,
+    mediaStatus?.streamPosition,
+    mediaStatus?.playbackRate,
+  ]);
+
+  const progress = liveProgress * 1000; // Convert to ms
+  const duration = (mediaStatus?.mediaInfo?.streamDuration || 0) * 1000;
+  const isPlaying = mediaStatus?.playerState === MediaPlayerState.PLAYING;
+
+  // Update slider max value when duration changes
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (duration > 0) {
+      sliderMax.value = duration;
+    }
+  }, [duration, sliderMax]);
+
+  // Sync slider progress with live progress (when not scrubbing)
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!isScrubbing.current && progress >= 0) {
+      sliderProgress.value = progress;
+    }
+  }, [progress, sliderProgress]);
+
+  // For episodes, use series poster; for other content, use item poster
+  const posterUrl = useMemo(() => {
+    if (!api?.basePath || !currentItem) return null;
+
+    if (
+      currentItem.Type === "Episode" &&
+      currentItem.SeriesId &&
+      currentItem.ParentIndexNumber !== undefined &&
+      currentItem.SeasonId
+    ) {
+      // Build series poster URL using SeriesId and series-level image tag
+      const imageTag = currentItem.SeriesPrimaryImageTag || "";
+      const tagParam = imageTag ? `&tag=${imageTag}` : "";
+      return `${api.basePath}/Items/${currentItem.SeriesId}/Images/Primary?fillHeight=120&fillWidth=80&quality=96${tagParam}`;
+    }
+
+    // For non-episodes, use item's own poster
+    return getPosterUrl(
+      api.basePath,
+      currentItem.Id,
+      currentItem.ImageTags?.Primary,
+      80,
+      120,
+    );
+  }, [api?.basePath, currentItem]);
+
+  // Hide mini player when:
+  // - No cast device connected
+  // - No media info (currentItem)
+  // - No media status
+  // - Media is stopped (IDLE state)
+  // - Media is unknown state
+  const playerState = mediaStatus?.playerState;
+  const isMediaStopped = playerState === MediaPlayerState.IDLE;
+
+  if (!castDevice || !currentItem || !mediaStatus || isMediaStopped) {
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  const protocolColor = "#a855f7"; // Streamyfin purple
+  const TAB_BAR_HEIGHT = 80; // Standard tab bar height
+
+  const handlePress = () => {
+    router.push("/casting-player");
+  };
+
+  const handleTogglePlayPause = () => {
+    if (isPlaying) {
+      remoteMediaClient?.pause()?.catch((error: unknown) => {
+        console.error("[CastingMiniPlayer] Pause error:", error);
+      });
+    } else {
+      remoteMediaClient?.play()?.catch((error: unknown) => {
+        console.error("[CastingMiniPlayer] Play error:", error);
+      });
+    }
+  };
+
+  return (
+    <Animated.View
+      entering={SlideInDown.duration(CASTING_CONSTANTS.ANIMATION_DURATION)}
+      exiting={SlideOutDown.duration(CASTING_CONSTANTS.ANIMATION_DURATION)}
+      style={{
+        position: "absolute",
+        bottom: TAB_BAR_HEIGHT + insets.bottom,
+        left: 0,
+        right: 0,
+        backgroundColor: "#1a1a1a",
+        borderTopWidth: 1,
+        borderTopColor: "#333",
+        zIndex: 100,
+      }}
+    >
+      {/* Interactive progress slider with trickplay */}
+      <View style={{ paddingHorizontal: 8, paddingTop: 4 }}>
+        <Slider
+          style={{ width: "100%", height: 20 }}
+          progress={sliderProgress}
+          minimumValue={sliderMin}
+          maximumValue={sliderMax}
+          theme={{
+            maximumTrackTintColor: "#333",
+            minimumTrackTintColor: protocolColor,
+            bubbleBackgroundColor: protocolColor,
+            bubbleTextColor: "#fff",
+          }}
+          onSlidingStart={() => {
+            isScrubbing.current = true;
+          }}
+          onValueChange={(value) => {
+            // Calculate trickplay preview
+            const progressInTicks = msToTicks(value);
+            calculateTrickplayUrl(progressInTicks);
+
+            // Update time display for trickplay bubble
+            const progressInSeconds = Math.floor(
+              ticksToSeconds(progressInTicks),
+            );
+            const hours = Math.floor(progressInSeconds / 3600);
+            const minutes = Math.floor((progressInSeconds % 3600) / 60);
+            const seconds = progressInSeconds % 60;
+            setTrickplayTime({ hours, minutes, seconds });
+
+            // Track scrub percentage for bubble positioning
+            if (duration > 0) {
+              setScrubPercentage(value / duration);
+            }
+          }}
+          onSlidingComplete={(value) => {
+            isScrubbing.current = false;
+            // Seek to the position (value is in milliseconds, convert to seconds)
+            const positionSeconds = value / 1000;
+            if (remoteMediaClient && duration > 0) {
+              remoteMediaClient
+                .seek({ position: positionSeconds })
+                .catch((error) => {
+                  console.error("[Mini Player] Seek error:", error);
+                });
+            }
+          }}
+          renderBubble={() => {
+            // Calculate bubble position with edge clamping
+            const screenWidth = Dimensions.get("window").width;
+            const sliderPadding = 8;
+            const thumbWidth = 10; // matches thumbWidth prop on Slider
+            const sliderWidth = screenWidth - sliderPadding * 2;
+            // Adjust thumb position to account for thumb width affecting travel range
+            const effectiveTrackWidth = sliderWidth - thumbWidth;
+            const thumbPosition =
+              thumbWidth / 2 + scrubPercentage * effectiveTrackWidth;
+
+            if (!trickPlayUrl || !trickplayInfo) {
+              // Show simple time bubble when no trickplay
+              const timeBubbleWidth = 70;
+              const minLeft = -thumbPosition;
+              const maxLeft = sliderWidth - thumbPosition - timeBubbleWidth;
+              const centeredLeft = -timeBubbleWidth / 2;
+              const clampedLeft = Math.max(
+                minLeft,
+                Math.min(maxLeft, centeredLeft),
+              );
+
+              return (
+                <View
+                  style={{
+                    position: "absolute",
+                    bottom: 12,
+                    left: clampedLeft,
+                    backgroundColor: protocolColor,
+                    paddingHorizontal: 8,
+                    paddingVertical: 4,
+                    borderRadius: 4,
+                  }}
+                >
+                  <Text
+                    style={{ color: "#fff", fontSize: 11, fontWeight: "600" }}
+                  >
+                    {formatTrickplayTime(trickplayTime)}
+                  </Text>
+                </View>
+              );
+            }
+
+            const { x, y, url } = trickPlayUrl;
+            const tileWidth = 140; // Smaller preview for mini player
+            const tileHeight = tileWidth / (trickplayInfo.aspectRatio ?? 1.78);
+
+            // Calculate clamped position for trickplay preview
+            const minLeft = -thumbPosition;
+            const maxLeft = sliderWidth - thumbPosition - tileWidth;
+            const centeredLeft = -tileWidth / 2;
+            const clampedLeft = Math.max(
+              minLeft,
+              Math.min(maxLeft, centeredLeft),
+            );
+
+            return (
+              <View
+                style={{
+                  position: "absolute",
+                  bottom: 12,
+                  left: clampedLeft,
+                  width: tileWidth,
+                  alignItems: "center",
+                }}
+              >
+                {/* Trickplay image preview */}
+                <View
+                  style={{
+                    width: tileWidth,
+                    height: tileHeight,
+                    borderRadius: 6,
+                    overflow: "hidden",
+                    backgroundColor: "#1a1a1a",
+                  }}
+                >
+                  <Image
+                    cachePolicy='memory-disk'
+                    style={{
+                      width: tileWidth * (trickplayInfo.data?.TileWidth ?? 1),
+                      height:
+                        (tileWidth / (trickplayInfo.aspectRatio ?? 1.78)) *
+                        (trickplayInfo.data?.TileHeight ?? 1),
+                      transform: [
+                        { translateX: -x * tileWidth },
+                        { translateY: -y * tileHeight },
+                      ],
+                    }}
+                    source={{ uri: url }}
+                    contentFit='cover'
+                  />
+                </View>
+                {/* Time overlay */}
+                <View
+                  style={{
+                    position: "absolute",
+                    bottom: 2,
+                    left: 2,
+                    backgroundColor: "rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7)",
+                    paddingHorizontal: 4,
+                    paddingVertical: 1,
+                    borderRadius: 3,
+                  }}
+                >
+                  <Text
+                    style={{ color: "#fff", fontSize: 10, fontWeight: "600" }}
+                  >
+                    {formatTrickplayTime(trickplayTime)}
+                  </Text>
+                </View>
+              </View>
+            );
+          }}
+          sliderHeight={3}
+          thumbWidth={10}
+          panHitSlop={{ top: 20, bottom: 20, left: 5, right: 5 }}
+        />
+      </View>
+
+      <Pressable onPress={handlePress}>
+        {/* Content */}
+        <View
+          style={{
+            flexDirection: "row",
+            alignItems: "center",
+            padding: 12,
+            paddingTop: 6,
+            gap: 12,
+          }}
+        >
+          {/* Poster */}
+          {posterUrl && (
+            <Image
+              source={{ uri: posterUrl }}
+              style={{
+                width: 40,
+                height: 60,
+                borderRadius: 4,
+              }}
+              contentFit='cover'
+            />
+          )}
+
+          {/* Info */}
+          <View style={{ flex: 1 }}>
+            <Text
+              style={{
+                color: "white",
+                fontSize: 14,
+                fontWeight: "600",
+              }}
+              numberOfLines={1}
+            >
+              {currentItem.Name}
+            </Text>
+            {currentItem.SeriesName && (
+              <Text
+                style={{
+                  color: "#999",
+                  fontSize: 12,
+                }}
+                numberOfLines={1}
+              >
+                {currentItem.SeriesName}
+              </Text>
+            )}
+            <View
+              style={{
+                flexDirection: "row",
+                alignItems: "center",
+                gap: 8,
+                marginTop: 2,
+              }}
+            >
+              <Ionicons name='tv' size={12} color={protocolColor} />
+              <Text
+                style={{
+                  color: protocolColor,
+                  fontSize: 11,
+                }}
+                numberOfLines={1}
+              >
+                {castDevice.friendlyName || "Chromecast"}
+              </Text>
+              <Text
+                style={{
+                  color: "#666",
+                  fontSize: 11,
+                }}
+              >
+                {formatTime(progress)} / {formatTime(duration)}
+              </Text>
+            </View>
+          </View>
+
+          {/* Play/Pause button */}
+          <Pressable
+            onPress={(e) => {
+              e.stopPropagation();
+              handleTogglePlayPause();
+            }}
+            style={{ padding: 8 }}
+          >
+            <Ionicons
+              name={isPlaying ? "pause" : "play"}
+              size={28}
+              color='white'
+            />
+          </Pressable>
+        </View>
+      </Pressable>
+    </Animated.View>
+  );
+};

components/chromecast/ChromecastConnectionMenu.tsx

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+/**
+ * Chromecast Connection Menu
+ * Shows device info, volume control, and disconnect option
+ * Simple menu for when connected but not actively controlling playback
+ */
+
+import { Ionicons } from "@expo/vector-icons";
+import React, { useCallback, useEffect, useRef, useState } from "react";
+import { useTranslation } from "react-i18next";
+import { Modal, Pressable, View } from "react-native";
+import { Slider } from "react-native-awesome-slider";
+import { GestureHandlerRootView } from "react-native-gesture-handler";
+import { useCastDevice, useCastSession } from "react-native-google-cast";
+import { useSharedValue } from "react-native-reanimated";
+import { useSafeAreaInsets } from "react-native-safe-area-context";
+import { Text } from "@/components/common/Text";
+
+interface ChromecastConnectionMenuProps {
+  visible: boolean;
+  onClose: () => void;
+  onDisconnect?: () => Promise<void>;
+}
+
+export const ChromecastConnectionMenu: React.FC<
+  ChromecastConnectionMenuProps
+> = ({ visible, onClose, onDisconnect }) => {
+  const insets = useSafeAreaInsets();
+  const { t } = useTranslation();
+  const castDevice = useCastDevice();
+  const castSession = useCastSession();
+
+  // Volume state - use refs to avoid triggering re-renders during sliding
+  const [displayVolume, setDisplayVolume] = useState(50);
+  const [isMuted, setIsMuted] = useState(false);
+  const isMutedRef = useRef(false);
+  const volumeValue = useSharedValue(50);
+  const minimumValue = useSharedValue(0);
+  const maximumValue = useSharedValue(100);
+  const isSliding = useRef(false);
+  const lastSetVolume = useRef(50);
+
+  const protocolColor = "#a855f7";
+
+  // Get initial volume and mute state when menu opens
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!visible || !castSession) return;
+
+    // Get initial states
+    const fetchInitialState = async () => {
+      try {
+        const vol = await castSession.getVolume();
+        if (vol !== undefined) {
+          const percent = Math.round(vol * 100);
+          setDisplayVolume(percent);
+          volumeValue.value = percent;
+          lastSetVolume.current = percent;
+        }
+        const muted = await castSession.isMute();
+        isMutedRef.current = muted;
+        setIsMuted(muted);
+      } catch {
+        // Ignore errors
+      }
+    };
+    fetchInitialState();
+
+    // Poll for external volume changes (physical buttons) - only when not sliding
+    const interval = setInterval(async () => {
+      if (isSliding.current) return;
+
+      try {
+        const vol = await castSession.getVolume();
+        if (vol !== undefined) {
+          const percent = Math.round(vol * 100);
+          // Only update if external change detected (not our own change)
+          if (Math.abs(percent - lastSetVolume.current) > 2) {
+            setDisplayVolume(percent);
+            volumeValue.value = percent;
+            lastSetVolume.current = percent;
+          }
+        }
+        const muted = await castSession.isMute();
+        if (muted !== isMutedRef.current) {
+          isMutedRef.current = muted;
+          setIsMuted(muted);
+        }
+      } catch {
+        // Ignore errors
+      }
+    }, 1000); // Poll less frequently
+
+    return () => clearInterval(interval);
+  }, [visible, castSession, volumeValue]);
+
+  // Volume change during sliding - update display only, don't call API
+  const handleVolumeChange = useCallback((value: number) => {
+    const rounded = Math.round(value);
+    setDisplayVolume(rounded);
+  }, []);
+
+  // Volume change complete - call API
+  const handleVolumeComplete = useCallback(
+    async (value: number) => {
+      isSliding.current = false;
+      const rounded = Math.round(value);
+      setDisplayVolume(rounded);
+      lastSetVolume.current = rounded;
+
+      try {
+        if (castSession) {
+          await castSession.setVolume(rounded / 100);
+        }
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.error("[Connection Menu] Volume error:", error);
+      }
+    },
+    [castSession],
+  );
+
+  // Toggle mute
+  const handleToggleMute = useCallback(async () => {
+    if (!castSession) return;
+    try {
+      const newMute = !isMuted;
+      await castSession.setMute(newMute);
+      isMutedRef.current = newMute;
+      setIsMuted(newMute);
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("[Connection Menu] Mute error:", error);
+    }
+  }, [castSession, isMuted]);
+
+  // Disconnect
+  const handleDisconnect = useCallback(async () => {
+    try {
+      if (onDisconnect) {
+        await onDisconnect();
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("[Connection Menu] Disconnect error:", error);
+    } finally {
+      onClose();
+    }
+  }, [onDisconnect, onClose]);
+
+  return (
+    <Modal
+      visible={visible}
+      transparent={true}
+      animationType='slide'
+      onRequestClose={onClose}
+    >
+      <GestureHandlerRootView style={{ flex: 1 }}>
+        <Pressable
+          style={{
+            flex: 1,
+            backgroundColor: "rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)",
+            justifyContent: "flex-end",
+          }}
+          onPress={onClose}
+        >
+          <Pressable
+            style={{
+              backgroundColor: "#1a1a1a",
+              borderTopLeftRadius: 20,
+              borderTopRightRadius: 20,
+              paddingBottom: insets.bottom + 16,
+            }}
+            onPress={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
+          >
+            {/* Header with device name */}
+            <View
+              style={{
+                flexDirection: "row",
+                justifyContent: "space-between",
+                alignItems: "center",
+                padding: 16,
+                borderBottomWidth: 1,
+                borderBottomColor: "#333",
+              }}
+            >
+              <View
+                style={{ flexDirection: "row", alignItems: "center", gap: 12 }}
+              >
+                <View
+                  style={{
+                    width: 40,
+                    height: 40,
+                    borderRadius: 20,
+                    backgroundColor: protocolColor,
+                    justifyContent: "center",
+                    alignItems: "center",
+                  }}
+                >
+                  <Ionicons name='tv' size={20} color='white' />
+                </View>
+                <View>
+                  <Text
+                    style={{ color: "white", fontSize: 16, fontWeight: "600" }}
+                  >
+                    {castDevice?.friendlyName || t("casting_player.chromecast")}
+                  </Text>
+                  <Text style={{ color: protocolColor, fontSize: 12 }}>
+                    {t("casting_player.connected")}
+                  </Text>
+                </View>
+              </View>
+              <Pressable onPress={onClose} style={{ padding: 8 }}>
+                <Ionicons name='close' size={24} color='white' />
+              </Pressable>
+            </View>
+
+            {/* Volume Control */}
+            <View style={{ padding: 16 }}>
+              <View
+                style={{
+                  flexDirection: "row",
+                  justifyContent: "space-between",
+                  alignItems: "center",
+                  marginBottom: 12,
+                }}
+              >
+                <Text style={{ color: "#999", fontSize: 12 }}>
+                  {t("casting_player.volume")}
+                </Text>
+                <Text style={{ color: "white", fontSize: 14 }}>
+                  {isMuted ? t("casting_player.muted") : `${displayVolume}%`}
+                </Text>
+              </View>
+              <View
+                style={{ flexDirection: "row", alignItems: "center", gap: 12 }}
+              >
+                <Pressable
+                  onPress={handleToggleMute}
+                  style={{
+                    padding: 8,
+                    borderRadius: 20,
+                    backgroundColor: isMuted ? protocolColor : "transparent",
+                  }}
+                >
+                  <Ionicons
+                    name={isMuted ? "volume-mute" : "volume-low"}
+                    size={20}
+                    color={isMuted ? "white" : "#999"}
+                  />
+                </Pressable>
+                <View style={{ flex: 1 }}>
+                  <Slider
+                    style={{ width: "100%", height: 40 }}
+                    progress={volumeValue}
+                    minimumValue={minimumValue}
+                    maximumValue={maximumValue}
+                    theme={{
+                      disableMinTrackTintColor: "#333",
+                      maximumTrackTintColor: "#333",
+                      minimumTrackTintColor: isMuted ? "#666" : protocolColor,
+                      bubbleBackgroundColor: protocolColor,
+                    }}
+                    onSlidingStart={() => {
+                      isSliding.current = true;
+                    }}
+                    onValueChange={async (value) => {
+                      volumeValue.value = value;
+                      handleVolumeChange(value);
+                      // Unmute when adjusting volume - use ref to avoid
+                      // stale closure and prevent repeated async calls
+                      if (isMutedRef.current) {
+                        isMutedRef.current = false;
+                        setIsMuted(false);
+                        try {
+                          await castSession?.setMute(false);
+                        } catch (error: unknown) {
+                          console.error(
+                            "[ChromecastConnectionMenu] Failed to unmute:",
+                            error,
+                          );
+                          isMutedRef.current = true;
+                          setIsMuted(true); // Rollback on failure
+                        }
+                      }
+                    }}
+                    onSlidingComplete={handleVolumeComplete}
+                    panHitSlop={{ top: 20, bottom: 20, left: 0, right: 0 }}
+                  />
+                </View>
+                <Ionicons
+                  name='volume-high'
+                  size={20}
+                  color={isMuted ? "#666" : "#999"}
+                />
+              </View>
+            </View>
+
+            {/* Disconnect button */}
+            <View style={{ paddingHorizontal: 16 }}>
+              <Pressable
+                onPress={handleDisconnect}
+                style={{
+                  backgroundColor: protocolColor,
+                  padding: 14,
+                  borderRadius: 8,
+                  flexDirection: "row",
+                  justifyContent: "center",
+                  alignItems: "center",
+                  gap: 8,
+                }}
+              >
+                <Ionicons name='power' size={20} color='white' />
+                <Text
+                  style={{ color: "white", fontSize: 14, fontWeight: "500" }}
+                >
+                  {t("casting_player.disconnect")}
+                </Text>
+              </Pressable>
+            </View>
+          </Pressable>
+        </Pressable>
+      </GestureHandlerRootView>
+    </Modal>
+  );
+};

components/chromecast/ChromecastDeviceSheet.tsx

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+/**
+ * Chromecast Device Info Sheet
+ * Shows device details, volume control, and disconnect option
+ */
+
+import { Ionicons } from "@expo/vector-icons";
+import React, { useCallback, useEffect, useRef, useState } from "react";
+import { useTranslation } from "react-i18next";
+import { Modal, Pressable, View } from "react-native";
+import { Slider } from "react-native-awesome-slider";
+import { GestureHandlerRootView } from "react-native-gesture-handler";
+import { useCastSession } from "react-native-google-cast";
+import { useSharedValue } from "react-native-reanimated";
+import { useSafeAreaInsets } from "react-native-safe-area-context";
+import { Text } from "@/components/common/Text";
+
+interface ChromecastDeviceSheetProps {
+  visible: boolean;
+  onClose: () => void;
+  device: { friendlyName?: string } | null;
+  onDisconnect: () => Promise<void>;
+  volume?: number;
+  onVolumeChange?: (volume: number) => Promise<void>;
+}
+
+export const ChromecastDeviceSheet: React.FC<ChromecastDeviceSheetProps> = ({
+  visible,
+  onClose,
+  device,
+  onDisconnect,
+  volume = 0.5,
+  onVolumeChange,
+}) => {
+  const insets = useSafeAreaInsets();
+  const { t } = useTranslation();
+  const [isDisconnecting, setIsDisconnecting] = useState(false);
+  const [displayVolume, setDisplayVolume] = useState(Math.round(volume * 100));
+  const volumeValue = useSharedValue(volume * 100);
+  const minimumValue = useSharedValue(0);
+  const maximumValue = useSharedValue(100);
+  const castSession = useCastSession();
+  const volumeDebounceRef = useRef<NodeJS.Timeout | null>(null);
+  const [isMuted, setIsMuted] = useState(false);
+  const isSliding = useRef(false);
+  const lastSetVolume = useRef(Math.round(volume * 100));
+
+  // Sync volume slider with prop changes (updates from physical buttons)
+  // Skip updates while user is actively sliding to avoid overwriting drag
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (isSliding.current) return;
+    volumeValue.value = volume * 100;
+    setDisplayVolume(Math.round(volume * 100));
+  }, [volume, volumeValue]);
+
+  // Poll for volume and mute updates when sheet is visible to catch physical button changes
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!visible || !castSession) return;
+
+    // Get initial mute state
+    castSession
+      .isMute()
+      .then(setIsMuted)
+      .catch(() => {});
+
+    // Poll CastSession for device volume and mute state (only when not sliding)
+    const interval = setInterval(async () => {
+      if (isSliding.current) return;
+
+      try {
+        const deviceVolume = await castSession.getVolume();
+        if (deviceVolume !== undefined) {
+          const volumePercent = Math.round(deviceVolume * 100);
+          // Only update if external change (physical buttons)
+          if (Math.abs(volumePercent - lastSetVolume.current) > 2) {
+            setDisplayVolume(volumePercent);
+            volumeValue.value = volumePercent;
+            lastSetVolume.current = volumePercent;
+          }
+        }
+
+        // Check mute state
+        const muteState = await castSession.isMute();
+        setIsMuted(muteState);
+      } catch {
+        // Ignore errors - device might be disconnected
+      }
+    }, 1000);
+
+    return () => clearInterval(interval);
+  }, [visible, castSession, volumeValue]);
+
+  const handleDisconnect = async () => {
+    setIsDisconnecting(true);
+    try {
+      await onDisconnect();
+      onClose();
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("Failed to disconnect:", error);
+    } finally {
+      setIsDisconnecting(false);
+    }
+  };
+
+  const handleVolumeComplete = async (value: number) => {
+    const newVolume = value / 100;
+    setDisplayVolume(Math.round(value));
+    try {
+      // Use CastSession.setVolume for DEVICE volume control
+      // This works even when no media is playing, unlike setStreamVolume
+      if (castSession) {
+        await castSession.setVolume(newVolume);
+      } else if (onVolumeChange) {
+        // Fallback to prop method if session not available
+        await onVolumeChange(newVolume);
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("[Volume] Error setting volume:", error);
+    }
+  };
+
+  // Debounced volume update during sliding for smooth live feedback
+  const handleVolumeChange = useCallback(
+    (value: number) => {
+      setDisplayVolume(Math.round(value));
+
+      // Debounce the API call to avoid too many requests
+      if (volumeDebounceRef.current) {
+        clearTimeout(volumeDebounceRef.current);
+      }
+
+      volumeDebounceRef.current = setTimeout(async () => {
+        const newVolume = value / 100;
+        try {
+          if (castSession) {
+            await castSession.setVolume(newVolume);
+          }
+        } catch {
+          // Ignore errors during sliding
+        }
+      }, 150); // 150ms debounce
+    },
+    [castSession],
+  );
+
+  // Toggle mute state
+  const handleToggleMute = useCallback(async () => {
+    if (!castSession) return;
+    try {
+      const newMuteState = !isMuted;
+      await castSession.setMute(newMuteState);
+      setIsMuted(newMuteState);
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("[Volume] Error toggling mute:", error);
+    }
+  }, [castSession, isMuted]);
+
+  // Cleanup debounce timer on unmount
+  useEffect(() => {
+    return () => {
+      if (volumeDebounceRef.current) {
+        clearTimeout(volumeDebounceRef.current);
+      }
+    };
+  }, []);
+
+  return (
+    <Modal
+      visible={visible}
+      transparent={true}
+      animationType='slide'
+      onRequestClose={onClose}
+    >
+      <GestureHandlerRootView style={{ flex: 1 }}>
+        <Pressable
+          style={{
+            flex: 1,
+            backgroundColor: "rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85)",
+            justifyContent: "flex-end",
+          }}
+          onPress={onClose}
+        >
+          <Pressable
+            style={{
+              backgroundColor: "#1a1a1a",
+              borderTopLeftRadius: 16,
+              borderTopRightRadius: 16,
+              paddingBottom: insets.bottom + 16,
+            }}
+            onPress={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
+          >
+            {/* Header */}
+            <View
+              style={{
+                flexDirection: "row",
+                justifyContent: "space-between",
+                alignItems: "center",
+                padding: 16,
+                borderBottomWidth: 1,
+                borderBottomColor: "#333",
+              }}
+            >
+              <View
+                style={{ flexDirection: "row", alignItems: "center", gap: 12 }}
+              >
+                <Ionicons name='tv' size={24} color='#a855f7' />
+                <Text
+                  style={{ color: "white", fontSize: 18, fontWeight: "600" }}
+                >
+                  {t("casting_player.chromecast")}
+                </Text>
+              </View>
+              <Pressable onPress={onClose} style={{ padding: 8 }}>
+                <Ionicons name='close' size={24} color='white' />
+              </Pressable>
+            </View>
+
+            {/* Device info */}
+            <View style={{ padding: 16 }}>
+              <View style={{ marginBottom: 20 }}>
+                <Text style={{ color: "#999", fontSize: 12, marginBottom: 4 }}>
+                  {t("casting_player.device_name")}
+                </Text>
+                <Text
+                  style={{ color: "white", fontSize: 16, fontWeight: "500" }}
+                >
+                  {device?.friendlyName || t("casting_player.unknown_device")}
+                </Text>
+              </View>
+              {/* Volume control */}
+              <View style={{ marginBottom: 24 }}>
+                <View
+                  style={{
+                    flexDirection: "row",
+                    justifyContent: "space-between",
+                    alignItems: "center",
+                    marginBottom: 12,
+                  }}
+                >
+                  <Text style={{ color: "#999", fontSize: 12 }}>
+                    {t("casting_player.volume")}
+                  </Text>
+                  <Text style={{ color: "white", fontSize: 14 }}>
+                    {isMuted ? t("casting_player.muted") : `${displayVolume}%`}
+                  </Text>
+                </View>
+                <View
+                  style={{
+                    flexDirection: "row",
+                    alignItems: "center",
+                    gap: 12,
+                  }}
+                >
+                  {/* Mute button */}
+                  <Pressable
+                    onPress={handleToggleMute}
+                    style={{
+                      padding: 8,
+                      borderRadius: 20,
+                      backgroundColor: isMuted ? "#a855f7" : "transparent",
+                    }}
+                  >
+                    <Ionicons
+                      name={isMuted ? "volume-mute" : "volume-low"}
+                      size={20}
+                      color={isMuted ? "white" : "#999"}
+                    />
+                  </Pressable>
+                  <View style={{ flex: 1 }}>
+                    <Slider
+                      style={{ width: "100%", height: 40 }}
+                      progress={volumeValue}
+                      minimumValue={minimumValue}
+                      maximumValue={maximumValue}
+                      theme={{
+                        disableMinTrackTintColor: "#333",
+                        maximumTrackTintColor: "#333",
+                        minimumTrackTintColor: isMuted ? "#666" : "#a855f7",
+                        bubbleBackgroundColor: "#a855f7",
+                      }}
+                      onSlidingStart={async () => {
+                        isSliding.current = true;
+                        // Auto-unmute when user starts adjusting volume
+                        if (isMuted && castSession) {
+                          setIsMuted(false);
+                          try {
+                            await castSession.setMute(false);
+                          } catch (error) {
+                            console.error("[Volume] Failed to unmute:", error);
+                            setIsMuted(true); // Rollback on failure
+                          }
+                        }
+                      }}
+                      onValueChange={(value) => {
+                        volumeValue.value = value;
+                        handleVolumeChange(value);
+                      }}
+                      onSlidingComplete={(value) => {
+                        isSliding.current = false;
+                        lastSetVolume.current = Math.round(value);
+                        handleVolumeComplete(value);
+                      }}
+                      panHitSlop={{ top: 20, bottom: 20, left: 0, right: 0 }}
+                    />
+                  </View>
+                  <Ionicons
+                    name='volume-high'
+                    size={20}
+                    color={isMuted ? "#666" : "#999"}
+                  />
+                </View>
+              </View>
+
+              {/* Disconnect button */}
+              <Pressable
+                onPress={handleDisconnect}
+                disabled={isDisconnecting}
+                style={{
+                  backgroundColor: "#a855f7",
+                  padding: 16,
+                  borderRadius: 8,
+                  flexDirection: "row",
+                  justifyContent: "center",
+                  alignItems: "center",
+                  gap: 8,
+                  opacity: isDisconnecting ? 0.5 : 1,
+                }}
+              >
+                <Ionicons
+                  name='power'
+                  size={20}
+                  color='white'
+                  style={{ marginTop: 2 }}
+                />
+                <Text
+                  style={{ color: "white", fontSize: 16, fontWeight: "600" }}
+                >
+                  {isDisconnecting
+                    ? t("casting_player.disconnecting")
+                    : t("casting_player.stop_casting")}
+                </Text>
+              </Pressable>
+            </View>
+          </Pressable>
+        </Pressable>
+      </GestureHandlerRootView>
+    </Modal>
+  );
+};

components/chromecast/ChromecastEpisodeList.tsx

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+/**
+ * Episode List for Chromecast Player
+ * Displays list of episodes for TV shows with thumbnails
+ */
+
+import { Ionicons } from "@expo/vector-icons";
+import type { Api } from "@jellyfin/sdk";
+import type { BaseItemDto } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client";
+import { Image } from "expo-image";
+import React, { useEffect, useMemo, useRef, useState } from "react";
+import { useTranslation } from "react-i18next";
+import { FlatList, Modal, Pressable, ScrollView, View } from "react-native";
+import { useSafeAreaInsets } from "react-native-safe-area-context";
+import { Text } from "@/components/common/Text";
+import { truncateTitle } from "@/utils/casting/helpers";
+import { getPrimaryImageUrl } from "@/utils/jellyfin/image/getPrimaryImageUrl";
+
+interface ChromecastEpisodeListProps {
+  visible: boolean;
+  onClose: () => void;
+  currentItem: BaseItemDto | null;
+  episodes: BaseItemDto[];
+  onSelectEpisode: (episode: BaseItemDto) => void;
+  api: Api | null;
+}
+
+export const ChromecastEpisodeList: React.FC<ChromecastEpisodeListProps> = ({
+  visible,
+  onClose,
+  currentItem,
+  episodes,
+  onSelectEpisode,
+  api,
+}) => {
+  const insets = useSafeAreaInsets();
+  const { t } = useTranslation();
+  const flatListRef = useRef<FlatList>(null);
+  const [selectedSeason, setSelectedSeason] = useState<number | null>(null);
+  const scrollRetryCountRef = useRef(0);
+  const scrollRetryTimeoutRef = useRef<NodeJS.Timeout | null>(null);
+  const MAX_SCROLL_RETRIES = 3;
+
+  // Cleanup pending retry timeout on unmount
+  useEffect(() => {
+    return () => {
+      if (scrollRetryTimeoutRef.current) {
+        clearTimeout(scrollRetryTimeoutRef.current);
+        scrollRetryTimeoutRef.current = null;
+      }
+      scrollRetryCountRef.current = 0;
+    };
+  }, []);
+
+  // Get unique seasons from episodes
+  const seasons = useMemo(() => {
+    const seasonSet = new Set<number>();
+    for (const ep of episodes) {
+      if (ep.ParentIndexNumber !== undefined && ep.ParentIndexNumber !== null) {
+        seasonSet.add(ep.ParentIndexNumber);
+      }
+    }
+    return Array.from(seasonSet).sort((a, b) => a - b);
+  }, [episodes]);
+
+  // Filter episodes by selected season and exclude virtual episodes
+  const filteredEpisodes = useMemo(() => {
+    let eps = episodes;
+
+    // Filter by season if selected
+    if (selectedSeason !== null) {
+      eps = eps.filter((ep) => ep.ParentIndexNumber === selectedSeason);
+    }
+
+    // Filter out virtual episodes (episodes without actual video files)
+    // LocationType === "Virtual" means the episode doesn't have a media file
+    eps = eps.filter((ep) => ep.LocationType !== "Virtual");
+
+    return eps;
+  }, [episodes, selectedSeason]);
+
+  // Set initial season to current episode's season
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (currentItem?.ParentIndexNumber !== undefined) {
+      setSelectedSeason(currentItem.ParentIndexNumber);
+    }
+  }, [currentItem]);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    // Reset retry counter when visibility or data changes
+    scrollRetryCountRef.current = 0;
+    if (scrollRetryTimeoutRef.current) {
+      clearTimeout(scrollRetryTimeoutRef.current);
+    }
+
+    if (visible && currentItem && filteredEpisodes.length > 0) {
+      const currentIndex = filteredEpisodes.findIndex(
+        (ep) => ep.Id === currentItem.Id,
+      );
+      if (currentIndex !== -1 && flatListRef.current) {
+        // Delay to ensure FlatList is rendered
+        const timeoutId = setTimeout(() => {
+          flatListRef.current?.scrollToIndex({
+            index: currentIndex,
+            animated: true,
+            viewPosition: 0.5, // Center the item
+          });
+        }, 300);
+        return () => {
+          clearTimeout(timeoutId);
+          if (scrollRetryTimeoutRef.current) {
+            clearTimeout(scrollRetryTimeoutRef.current);
+          }
+        };
+      }
+    }
+  }, [visible, currentItem, filteredEpisodes]);
+
+  const renderEpisode = ({ item }: { item: BaseItemDto }) => {
+    const isCurrentEpisode = item.Id === currentItem?.Id;
+
+    return (
+      <Pressable
+        onPress={() => {
+          onSelectEpisode(item);
+          onClose();
+        }}
+        style={{
+          flexDirection: "row",
+          padding: 12,
+          backgroundColor: isCurrentEpisode ? "#a855f7" : "transparent",
+          borderRadius: 8,
+          marginBottom: 8,
+        }}
+      >
+        {/* Thumbnail */}
+        <View
+          style={{
+            width: 120,
+            height: 68,
+            borderRadius: 4,
+            overflow: "hidden",
+            backgroundColor: "#1a1a1a",
+          }}
+        >
+          {(() => {
+            const imageUrl =
+              api && item.Id ? getPrimaryImageUrl({ api, item }) : null;
+            if (imageUrl) {
+              return (
+                <Image
+                  source={{ uri: imageUrl }}
+                  style={{ width: "100%", height: "100%" }}
+                  contentFit='cover'
+                />
+              );
+            }
+            return (
+              <View
+                style={{
+                  flex: 1,
+                  justifyContent: "center",
+                  alignItems: "center",
+                }}
+              >
+                <Ionicons name='film-outline' size={32} color='#333' />
+              </View>
+            );
+          })()}
+        </View>
+
+        {/* Episode info */}
+        <View style={{ flex: 1, marginLeft: 12, justifyContent: "center" }}>
+          <Text
+            style={{
+              color: "white",
+              fontSize: 14,
+              fontWeight: "600",
+              marginBottom: 4,
+            }}
+            numberOfLines={1}
+          >
+            {item.IndexNumber != null ? `${item.IndexNumber}. ` : ""}
+            {truncateTitle(item.Name || t("casting_player.unknown"), 30)}
+          </Text>
+          {item.Overview && (
+            <Text
+              style={{
+                color: "#999",
+                fontSize: 12,
+                marginBottom: 4,
+              }}
+              numberOfLines={2}
+            >
+              {item.Overview}
+            </Text>
+          )}
+          <View style={{ flexDirection: "row", gap: 8, alignItems: "center" }}>
+            {item.ParentIndexNumber !== undefined &&
+              item.IndexNumber !== undefined && (
+                <Text
+                  style={{ color: "#a855f7", fontSize: 11, fontWeight: "600" }}
+                >
+                  S{String(item.ParentIndexNumber).padStart(2, "0")}:E
+                  {String(item.IndexNumber).padStart(2, "0")}
+                </Text>
+              )}
+            {item.ProductionYear && (
+              <Text style={{ color: "#666", fontSize: 11 }}>
+                {item.ProductionYear}
+              </Text>
+            )}
+            {item.RunTimeTicks && (
+              <Text style={{ color: "#666", fontSize: 11 }}>
+                {Math.round(item.RunTimeTicks / 600000000)}{" "}
+                {t("casting_player.minutes_short")}
+              </Text>
+            )}
+          </View>
+        </View>
+
+        {isCurrentEpisode && (
+          <View
+            style={{
+              justifyContent: "center",
+              marginLeft: 8,
+            }}
+          >
+            <Ionicons name='play-circle' size={24} color='white' />
+          </View>
+        )}
+      </Pressable>
+    );
+  };
+
+  return (
+    <Modal
+      visible={visible}
+      transparent={true}
+      animationType='slide'
+      onRequestClose={onClose}
+    >
+      <Pressable
+        style={{
+          flex: 1,
+          backgroundColor: "rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85)",
+        }}
+        onPress={onClose}
+      >
+        <Pressable
+          style={{
+            flex: 1,
+            paddingTop: insets.top,
+          }}
+          onPress={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
+        >
+          {/* Header */}
+          <View
+            style={{
+              paddingHorizontal: 16,
+              paddingVertical: 12,
+              borderBottomWidth: 1,
+              borderBottomColor: "#333",
+            }}
+          >
+            <View
+              style={{
+                flexDirection: "row",
+                justifyContent: "space-between",
+                alignItems: "center",
+                marginBottom: seasons.length > 1 ? 12 : 0,
+              }}
+            >
+              <Text style={{ color: "white", fontSize: 18, fontWeight: "600" }}>
+                {t("casting_player.episodes")}
+              </Text>
+              <Pressable onPress={onClose} style={{ padding: 8 }}>
+                <Ionicons name='close' size={24} color='white' />
+              </Pressable>
+            </View>
+
+            {/* Season selector */}
+            {seasons.length > 1 && (
+              <ScrollView
+                horizontal
+                showsHorizontalScrollIndicator={false}
+                contentContainerStyle={{ gap: 8 }}
+              >
+                {seasons.map((season) => (
+                  <Pressable
+                    key={season}
+                    onPress={() => setSelectedSeason(season)}
+                    style={{
+                      paddingHorizontal: 16,
+                      paddingVertical: 8,
+                      borderRadius: 20,
+                      backgroundColor:
+                        selectedSeason === season ? "#a855f7" : "#1a1a1a",
+                    }}
+                  >
+                    <Text
+                      style={{
+                        color: "white",
+                        fontSize: 14,
+                        fontWeight: selectedSeason === season ? "600" : "400",
+                      }}
+                    >
+                      {t("casting_player.season", { number: season })}
+                    </Text>
+                  </Pressable>
+                ))}
+              </ScrollView>
+            )}
+          </View>
+
+          {/* Episode list */}
+          <FlatList
+            ref={flatListRef}
+            data={filteredEpisodes}
+            renderItem={renderEpisode}
+            keyExtractor={(item, index) => item.Id || `episode-${index}`}
+            contentContainerStyle={{
+              padding: 16,
+              paddingBottom: insets.bottom + 16,
+            }}
+            showsVerticalScrollIndicator={false}
+            onScrollToIndexFailed={(info) => {
+              // Bounded retry for scroll failures
+              if (
+                scrollRetryCountRef.current >= MAX_SCROLL_RETRIES ||
+                info.index >= filteredEpisodes.length
+              ) {
+                return;
+              }
+              scrollRetryCountRef.current += 1;
+              if (scrollRetryTimeoutRef.current) {
+                clearTimeout(scrollRetryTimeoutRef.current);
+              }
+              scrollRetryTimeoutRef.current = setTimeout(() => {
+                flatListRef.current?.scrollToIndex({
+                  index: info.index,
+                  animated: true,
+                  viewPosition: 0.5,
+                });
+              }, 500);
+            }}
+          />
+        </Pressable>
+      </Pressable>
+    </Modal>
+  );
+};

components/chromecast/ChromecastSettingsMenu.tsx

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+/**
+ * Chromecast Settings Menu
+ * Allows users to configure audio, subtitles, quality, and playback speed
+ */
+
+import { Ionicons } from "@expo/vector-icons";
+import type { BaseItemDto } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client/models";
+import React, { useState } from "react";
+import { useTranslation } from "react-i18next";
+import { Modal, Pressable, ScrollView, View } from "react-native";
+import { useSafeAreaInsets } from "react-native-safe-area-context";
+import { Text } from "@/components/common/Text";
+import type {
+  AudioTrack,
+  MediaSource,
+  SubtitleTrack,
+} from "@/utils/casting/types";
+
+interface ChromecastSettingsMenuProps {
+  visible: boolean;
+  onClose: () => void;
+  item: BaseItemDto;
+  mediaSources: MediaSource[];
+  selectedMediaSource: MediaSource | null;
+  onMediaSourceChange: (source: MediaSource) => void;
+  audioTracks: AudioTrack[];
+  selectedAudioTrack: AudioTrack | null;
+  onAudioTrackChange: (track: AudioTrack) => void;
+  subtitleTracks: SubtitleTrack[];
+  selectedSubtitleTrack: SubtitleTrack | null;
+  onSubtitleTrackChange: (track: SubtitleTrack | null) => void;
+  playbackSpeed: number;
+  onPlaybackSpeedChange: (speed: number) => void;
+}
+
+const PLAYBACK_SPEEDS = [0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.25, 1.5, 1.75, 2];
+
+export const ChromecastSettingsMenu: React.FC<ChromecastSettingsMenuProps> = ({
+  visible,
+  onClose,
+  item: _item, // Reserved for future use (technical info display)
+  mediaSources,
+  selectedMediaSource,
+  onMediaSourceChange,
+  audioTracks,
+  selectedAudioTrack,
+  onAudioTrackChange,
+  subtitleTracks,
+  selectedSubtitleTrack,
+  onSubtitleTrackChange,
+  playbackSpeed,
+  onPlaybackSpeedChange,
+}) => {
+  const insets = useSafeAreaInsets();
+  const { t } = useTranslation();
+  const [expandedSection, setExpandedSection] = useState<string | null>(null);
+
+  const toggleSection = (section: string) => {
+    setExpandedSection(expandedSection === section ? null : section);
+  };
+
+  const renderSectionHeader = (
+    title: string,
+    icon: keyof typeof Ionicons.glyphMap,
+    sectionKey: string,
+  ) => (
+    <Pressable
+      onPress={() => toggleSection(sectionKey)}
+      style={{
+        flexDirection: "row",
+        justifyContent: "space-between",
+        alignItems: "center",
+        padding: 16,
+        borderBottomWidth: 1,
+        borderBottomColor: "#333",
+      }}
+    >
+      <View style={{ flexDirection: "row", alignItems: "center", gap: 12 }}>
+        <Ionicons name={icon} size={20} color='white' />
+        <Text style={{ color: "white", fontSize: 16, fontWeight: "500" }}>
+          {title}
+        </Text>
+      </View>
+      <Ionicons
+        name={expandedSection === sectionKey ? "chevron-up" : "chevron-down"}
+        size={20}
+        color='#999'
+      />
+    </Pressable>
+  );
+
+  return (
+    <Modal
+      visible={visible}
+      transparent={true}
+      animationType='slide'
+      onRequestClose={onClose}
+    >
+      <Pressable
+        style={{
+          flex: 1,
+          backgroundColor: "rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85)",
+          justifyContent: "flex-end",
+        }}
+        onPress={onClose}
+      >
+        <Pressable
+          style={{
+            backgroundColor: "#1a1a1a",
+            borderTopLeftRadius: 16,
+            borderTopRightRadius: 16,
+            maxHeight: "80%",
+            paddingBottom: insets.bottom,
+          }}
+          onPress={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
+        >
+          {/* Header */}
+          <View
+            style={{
+              flexDirection: "row",
+              justifyContent: "space-between",
+              alignItems: "center",
+              padding: 16,
+              borderBottomWidth: 1,
+              borderBottomColor: "#333",
+            }}
+          >
+            <Text style={{ color: "white", fontSize: 18, fontWeight: "600" }}>
+              {t("casting_player.playback_settings")}
+            </Text>
+            <Pressable onPress={onClose} style={{ padding: 8 }}>
+              <Ionicons name='close' size={24} color='white' />
+            </Pressable>
+          </View>
+
+          <ScrollView>
+            {/* Quality/Media Source - only show when sources available */}
+            {mediaSources.length > 0 &&
+              renderSectionHeader(
+                t("casting_player.quality"),
+                "film-outline",
+                "quality",
+              )}
+            {mediaSources.length > 0 && expandedSection === "quality" && (
+              <View style={{ paddingVertical: 8 }}>
+                {mediaSources.map((source) => (
+                  <Pressable
+                    key={source.id}
+                    onPress={() => {
+                      onMediaSourceChange(source);
+                      setExpandedSection(null);
+                    }}
+                    style={{
+                      flexDirection: "row",
+                      justifyContent: "space-between",
+                      alignItems: "center",
+                      padding: 16,
+                      backgroundColor:
+                        selectedMediaSource?.id === source.id
+                          ? "#2a2a2a"
+                          : "transparent",
+                    }}
+                  >
+                    <View>
+                      <Text style={{ color: "white", fontSize: 15 }}>
+                        {source.name}
+                      </Text>
+                      {source.bitrate && (
+                        <Text
+                          style={{ color: "#999", fontSize: 13, marginTop: 2 }}
+                        >
+                          {Math.round(source.bitrate / 1000000)} Mbps
+                        </Text>
+                      )}
+                    </View>
+                    {selectedMediaSource?.id === source.id && (
+                      <Ionicons name='checkmark' size={20} color='#a855f7' />
+                    )}
+                  </Pressable>
+                ))}
+              </View>
+            )}
+
+            {/* Audio Tracks - only show if more than one track */}
+            {audioTracks.length > 1 &&
+              renderSectionHeader(
+                t("casting_player.audio"),
+                "musical-notes",
+                "audio",
+              )}
+            {audioTracks.length > 1 && expandedSection === "audio" && (
+              <View style={{ paddingVertical: 8 }}>
+                {audioTracks.map((track) => (
+                  <Pressable
+                    key={track.index}
+                    onPress={() => {
+                      onAudioTrackChange(track);
+                      setExpandedSection(null);
+                    }}
+                    style={{
+                      flexDirection: "row",
+                      justifyContent: "space-between",
+                      alignItems: "center",
+                      padding: 16,
+                      backgroundColor:
+                        selectedAudioTrack?.index === track.index
+                          ? "#2a2a2a"
+                          : "transparent",
+                    }}
+                  >
+                    <View>
+                      <Text style={{ color: "white", fontSize: 15 }}>
+                        {track.displayTitle ||
+                          track.language ||
+                          t("casting_player.unknown")}
+                      </Text>
+                      {track.codec && (
+                        <Text
+                          style={{ color: "#999", fontSize: 13, marginTop: 2 }}
+                        >
+                          {track.codec.toUpperCase()}
+                        </Text>
+                      )}
+                    </View>
+                    {selectedAudioTrack?.index === track.index && (
+                      <Ionicons name='checkmark' size={20} color='#a855f7' />
+                    )}
+                  </Pressable>
+                ))}
+              </View>
+            )}
+
+            {/* Subtitle Tracks - only show if subtitles available */}
+            {subtitleTracks.length > 0 &&
+              renderSectionHeader(
+                t("casting_player.subtitles"),
+                "text",
+                "subtitles",
+              )}
+            {subtitleTracks.length > 0 && expandedSection === "subtitles" && (
+              <View style={{ paddingVertical: 8 }}>
+                <Pressable
+                  onPress={() => {
+                    onSubtitleTrackChange(null);
+                    setExpandedSection(null);
+                  }}
+                  style={{
+                    flexDirection: "row",
+                    justifyContent: "space-between",
+                    alignItems: "center",
+                    padding: 16,
+                    backgroundColor:
+                      selectedSubtitleTrack === null
+                        ? "#2a2a2a"
+                        : "transparent",
+                  }}
+                >
+                  <Text style={{ color: "white", fontSize: 15 }}>
+                    {t("casting_player.none")}
+                  </Text>
+                  {selectedSubtitleTrack === null && (
+                    <Ionicons name='checkmark' size={20} color='#a855f7' />
+                  )}
+                </Pressable>
+                {subtitleTracks.map((track) => (
+                  <Pressable
+                    key={track.index}
+                    onPress={() => {
+                      onSubtitleTrackChange(track);
+                      setExpandedSection(null);
+                    }}
+                    style={{
+                      flexDirection: "row",
+                      justifyContent: "space-between",
+                      alignItems: "center",
+                      padding: 16,
+                      backgroundColor:
+                        selectedSubtitleTrack?.index === track.index
+                          ? "#2a2a2a"
+                          : "transparent",
+                    }}
+                  >
+                    <View>
+                      <Text style={{ color: "white", fontSize: 15 }}>
+                        {track.displayTitle ||
+                          track.language ||
+                          t("casting_player.unknown")}
+                      </Text>
+                      {(track.codec || track.isForced) && (
+                        <Text
+                          style={{ color: "#999", fontSize: 13, marginTop: 2 }}
+                        >
+                          {track.codec ? track.codec.toUpperCase() : ""}
+                          {track.isForced && ` • ${t("casting_player.forced")}`}
+                        </Text>
+                      )}
+                    </View>
+                    {selectedSubtitleTrack?.index === track.index && (
+                      <Ionicons name='checkmark' size={20} color='#a855f7' />
+                    )}
+                  </Pressable>
+                ))}
+              </View>
+            )}
+
+            {/* Playback Speed */}
+            {renderSectionHeader(
+              t("casting_player.playback_speed"),
+              "speedometer",
+              "speed",
+            )}
+            {expandedSection === "speed" && (
+              <View style={{ paddingVertical: 8 }}>
+                {PLAYBACK_SPEEDS.map((speed) => (
+                  <Pressable
+                    key={speed}
+                    onPress={() => {
+                      onPlaybackSpeedChange(speed);
+                      setExpandedSection(null);
+                    }}
+                    style={{
+                      flexDirection: "row",
+                      justifyContent: "space-between",
+                      alignItems: "center",
+                      padding: 16,
+                      backgroundColor:
+                        Math.abs(playbackSpeed - speed) < 0.01
+                          ? "#2a2a2a"
+                          : "transparent",
+                    }}
+                  >
+                    <Text style={{ color: "white", fontSize: 15 }}>
+                      {speed === 1 ? t("casting_player.normal") : `${speed}x`}
+                    </Text>
+                    {Math.abs(playbackSpeed - speed) < 0.01 && (
+                      <Ionicons name='checkmark' size={20} color='#a855f7' />
+                    )}
+                  </Pressable>
+                ))}
+              </View>
+            )}
+          </ScrollView>
+        </Pressable>
+      </Pressable>
+    </Modal>
+  );
+};

components/chromecast/hooks/useChromecastSegments.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,171 @@
+/**
+ * Hook for managing Chromecast segments (intro, credits, recap, commercial, preview)
+ * Integrates with autoskip API for segment detection
+ */
+
+import type { BaseItemDto } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client";
+import { useAtomValue } from "jotai";
+import { useCallback, useMemo } from "react";
+import { apiAtom } from "@/providers/JellyfinProvider";
+import { useSettings } from "@/utils/atoms/settings";
+import { isWithinSegment } from "@/utils/casting/helpers";
+import type { ChromecastSegmentData } from "@/utils/chromecast/options";
+import { useSegments } from "@/utils/segments";
+
+export const useChromecastSegments = (
+  item: BaseItemDto | null,
+  currentProgressMs: number,
+  isOffline = false,
+) => {
+  const api = useAtomValue(apiAtom);
+  const { settings } = useSettings();
+
+  // Fetch segments from autoskip API
+  const { data: segmentData } = useSegments(
+    item?.Id || "",
+    isOffline,
+    undefined, // downloadedFiles parameter
+    api,
+  );
+
+  // Parse segments into usable format
+  const segments = useMemo<ChromecastSegmentData>(() => {
+    if (!segmentData) {
+      return {
+        intro: null,
+        credits: null,
+        recap: null,
+        commercial: [],
+        preview: [],
+      };
+    }
+
+    const intro =
+      segmentData.introSegments && segmentData.introSegments.length > 0
+        ? {
+            start: segmentData.introSegments[0].startTime,
+            end: segmentData.introSegments[0].endTime,
+          }
+        : null;
+
+    const credits =
+      segmentData.creditSegments && segmentData.creditSegments.length > 0
+        ? {
+            start: segmentData.creditSegments[0].startTime,
+            end: segmentData.creditSegments[0].endTime,
+          }
+        : null;
+
+    const recap =
+      segmentData.recapSegments && segmentData.recapSegments.length > 0
+        ? {
+            start: segmentData.recapSegments[0].startTime,
+            end: segmentData.recapSegments[0].endTime,
+          }
+        : null;
+
+    const commercial = (segmentData.commercialSegments || []).map((seg) => ({
+      start: seg.startTime,
+      end: seg.endTime,
+    }));
+
+    const preview = (segmentData.previewSegments || []).map((seg) => ({
+      start: seg.startTime,
+      end: seg.endTime,
+    }));
+
+    return { intro, credits, recap, commercial, preview };
+  }, [segmentData]);
+
+  // Check which segment we're currently in
+  // currentProgressMs is in milliseconds; isWithinSegment() converts ms→seconds internally
+  // before comparing with segment times (which are in seconds from the autoskip API)
+  const currentSegment = useMemo(() => {
+    if (isWithinSegment(currentProgressMs, segments.intro)) {
+      return { type: "intro" as const, segment: segments.intro };
+    }
+    if (isWithinSegment(currentProgressMs, segments.credits)) {
+      return { type: "credits" as const, segment: segments.credits };
+    }
+    if (isWithinSegment(currentProgressMs, segments.recap)) {
+      return { type: "recap" as const, segment: segments.recap };
+    }
+    for (const commercial of segments.commercial) {
+      if (isWithinSegment(currentProgressMs, commercial)) {
+        return { type: "commercial" as const, segment: commercial };
+      }
+    }
+    for (const preview of segments.preview) {
+      if (isWithinSegment(currentProgressMs, preview)) {
+        return { type: "preview" as const, segment: preview };
+      }
+    }
+    return null;
+  }, [currentProgressMs, segments]);
+
+  // Skip functions
+  const skipIntro = useCallback(
+    async (seekFn: (positionMs: number) => Promise<void>): Promise<void> => {
+      if (segments.intro) {
+        await seekFn(segments.intro.end * 1000);
+      }
+    },
+    [segments.intro],
+  );
+
+  const skipCredits = useCallback(
+    async (seekFn: (positionMs: number) => Promise<void>): Promise<void> => {
+      if (segments.credits) {
+        await seekFn(segments.credits.end * 1000);
+      }
+    },
+    [segments.credits],
+  );
+
+  const skipSegment = useCallback(
+    async (seekFn: (positionMs: number) => Promise<void>): Promise<void> => {
+      if (currentSegment?.segment) {
+        await seekFn(currentSegment.segment.end * 1000);
+      }
+    },
+    [currentSegment],
+  );
+
+  // Auto-skip logic based on settings
+  const shouldAutoSkip = useMemo(() => {
+    if (!currentSegment) return false;
+
+    switch (currentSegment.type) {
+      case "intro":
+        return settings?.skipIntro === "auto";
+      case "credits":
+        return settings?.skipOutro === "auto";
+      case "recap":
+        return settings?.skipRecap === "auto";
+      case "commercial":
+        return settings?.skipCommercial === "auto";
+      case "preview":
+        return settings?.skipPreview === "auto";
+      default:
+        return false;
+    }
+  }, [
+    currentSegment,
+    settings?.skipIntro,
+    settings?.skipOutro,
+    settings?.skipRecap,
+    settings?.skipCommercial,
+    settings?.skipPreview,
+  ]);
+
+  return {
+    segments,
+    currentSegment,
+    skipIntro,
+    skipCredits,
+    skipSegment,
+    shouldAutoSkip,
+    hasIntro: !!segments.intro,
+    hasCredits: !!segments.credits,
+  };
+};

components/item/ItemPeopleSections.tsx

@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ export const ItemPeopleSections: React.FC<Props> = ({ item, ...props }) => {
 
       return (
         <MoreMoviesWithActor
-          key={person.Id}
+          key={`${person.Id}-${idx}`}
           currentItem={item}
           actorId={person.Id}
           actorName={person.Name}

components/settings/PlaybackControlsSettings.tsx

@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ import { BITRATES } from "@/components/BitrateSelector";
 import { PlatformDropdown } from "@/components/PlatformDropdown";
 import { PLAYBACK_SPEEDS } from "@/components/PlaybackSpeedSelector";
 import DisabledSetting from "@/components/settings/DisabledSetting";
+import useRouter from "@/hooks/useAppRouter";
 import * as ScreenOrientation from "@/packages/expo-screen-orientation";
 import { ScreenOrientationEnum, useSettings } from "@/utils/atoms/settings";
 import { Text } from "../common/Text";
@@ -15,6 +16,7 @@ import { ListGroup } from "../list/ListGroup";
 import { ListItem } from "../list/ListItem";
 
 export const PlaybackControlsSettings: React.FC = () => {
+  const router = useRouter();
   const { settings, updateSettings, pluginSettings } = useSettings();
   const { t } = useTranslation();
 
@@ -248,6 +250,15 @@ export const PlaybackControlsSettings: React.FC = () => {
             title={t("home.settings.other.max_auto_play_episode_count")}
           />
         </ListItem>
+
+        {/* Media Segment Skip Settings */}
+        <ListItem
+          title={t("home.settings.other.segment_skip_settings")}
+          subtitle={t("home.settings.other.segment_skip_settings_description")}
+          onPress={() => router.push("/settings/segment-skip/page")}
+        >
+          <Ionicons name='chevron-forward' size={20} color='#8E8D91' />
+        </ListItem>
       </ListGroup>
     </DisabledSetting>
   );

components/video-player/controls/BottomControls.tsx

@@ -19,7 +19,9 @@ interface BottomControlsProps {
   currentTime: number;
   remainingTime: number;
   showSkipButton: boolean;
+  skipButtonText: string;
   showSkipCreditButton: boolean;
+  skipCreditButtonText: string;
   hasContentAfterCredits: boolean;
   skipIntro: () => void;
   skipCredit: () => void;
@@ -67,7 +69,9 @@ export const BottomControls: FC<BottomControlsProps> = ({
   currentTime,
   remainingTime,
   showSkipButton,
+  skipButtonText,
   showSkipCreditButton,
+  skipCreditButtonText,
   hasContentAfterCredits,
   skipIntro,
   skipCredit,
@@ -136,7 +140,7 @@ export const BottomControls: FC<BottomControlsProps> = ({
           <SkipButton
             showButton={showSkipButton}
             onPress={skipIntro}
-            buttonText='Skip Intro'
+            buttonText={skipButtonText}
           />
           {/* Smart Skip Credits behavior:
               - Show "Skip Credits" if there's content after credits OR no next episode
@@ -146,7 +150,7 @@ export const BottomControls: FC<BottomControlsProps> = ({
               showSkipCreditButton && (hasContentAfterCredits || !nextItem)
             }
             onPress={skipCredit}
-            buttonText='Skip Credits'
+            buttonText={skipCreditButtonText}
           />
           {settings.autoPlayNextEpisode !== false &&
             (settings.maxAutoPlayEpisodeCount.value === -1 ||

components/video-player/controls/Controls.tsx

@@ -4,7 +4,15 @@ import type {
   MediaSourceInfo,
 } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client";
 import { useLocalSearchParams } from "expo-router";
-import { type FC, useCallback, useEffect, useState } from "react";
+import {
+  type FC,
+  useCallback,
+  useEffect,
+  useMemo,
+  useRef,
+  useState,
+} from "react";
+import { useTranslation } from "react-i18next";
 import { StyleSheet, useWindowDimensions, View } from "react-native";
 import Animated, {
   Easing,
@@ -16,17 +24,17 @@ import Animated, {
 } from "react-native-reanimated";
 import ContinueWatchingOverlay from "@/components/video-player/controls/ContinueWatchingOverlay";
 import useRouter from "@/hooks/useAppRouter";
-import { useCreditSkipper } from "@/hooks/useCreditSkipper";
 import { useHaptic } from "@/hooks/useHaptic";
-import { useIntroSkipper } from "@/hooks/useIntroSkipper";
 import { usePlaybackManager } from "@/hooks/usePlaybackManager";
+import { useSegmentSkipper } from "@/hooks/useSegmentSkipper";
 import { useTrickplay } from "@/hooks/useTrickplay";
 import type { TechnicalInfo } from "@/modules/mpv-player";
 import { DownloadedItem } from "@/providers/Downloads/types";
 import { useOfflineMode } from "@/providers/OfflineModeProvider";
 import { useSettings } from "@/utils/atoms/settings";
 import { getDefaultPlaySettings } from "@/utils/jellyfin/getDefaultPlaySettings";
-import { ticksToMs } from "@/utils/time";
+import { useSegments } from "@/utils/segments";
+import { msToSeconds, ticksToMs } from "@/utils/time";
 import { BottomControls } from "./BottomControls";
 import { CenterControls } from "./CenterControls";
 import { CONTROLS_CONSTANTS } from "./constants";
@@ -42,6 +50,9 @@ import { useControlsTimeout } from "./useControlsTimeout";
 import { PlaybackSpeedScope } from "./utils/playback-speed-settings";
 import { type AspectRatio } from "./VideoScalingModeSelector";
 
+// No-op function to avoid creating new references on every render
+const noop = () => {};
+
 interface Props {
   item: BaseItemDto;
   isPlaying: boolean;
@@ -110,6 +121,24 @@ export const Controls: FC<Props> = ({
   const [episodeView, setEpisodeView] = useState(false);
   const [showAudioSlider, setShowAudioSlider] = useState(false);
 
+  // Ref to track pending play timeout for cleanup and cancellation
+  const playTimeoutRef = useRef<ReturnType<typeof setTimeout> | null>(null);
+
+  // Mutable ref tracking isPlaying to avoid stale closures in seekMs timeout
+  const playingRef = useRef(isPlaying);
+  useEffect(() => {
+    playingRef.current = isPlaying;
+  }, [isPlaying]);
+
+  // Clean up timeout on unmount
+  useEffect(() => {
+    return () => {
+      if (playTimeoutRef.current) {
+        clearTimeout(playTimeoutRef.current);
+      }
+    };
+  }, []);
+
   const { height: screenHeight, width: screenWidth } = useWindowDimensions();
   const { previousItem, nextItem } = usePlaybackManager({
     item,
@@ -300,27 +329,125 @@ export const Controls: FC<Props> = ({
     subtitleIndex: string;
   }>();
 
-  const { showSkipButton, skipIntro } = useIntroSkipper(
+  // Fetch all segments for the current item
-    item.Id!,
+  const { data: segments } = useSegments(
-    currentTime,
+    item.Id ?? "",
-    seek,
-    play,
     offline,
-    api,
     downloadedFiles,
+    api,
   );
 
-  const { showSkipCreditButton, skipCredit, hasContentAfterCredits } =
+  // Convert milliseconds to seconds for segment comparison
-    useCreditSkipper(
+  const currentTimeSeconds = msToSeconds(currentTime);
-      item.Id!,
+  const maxSeconds = maxMs ? msToSeconds(maxMs) : undefined;
-      currentTime,
+
-      seek,
+  // Wrapper to convert segment skip from seconds to milliseconds
-      play,
+  // Includes 200ms delay to allow seek operation to complete before resuming playback
-      offline,
+  const seekMs = useCallback(
-      api,
+    (timeInSeconds: number) => {
-      downloadedFiles,
+      // Cancel any pending play call to avoid race conditions
-      maxMs,
+      if (playTimeoutRef.current) {
-    );
+        clearTimeout(playTimeoutRef.current);
+      }
+      seek(timeInSeconds * 1000);
+      // Brief delay ensures the seek operation completes before resuming playback
+      // Without this, playback may resume from the old position
+      // Read latest isPlaying from ref to avoid stale closure
+      playTimeoutRef.current = setTimeout(() => {
+        if (playingRef.current) {
+          play();
+        }
+        playTimeoutRef.current = null;
+      }, 200);
+    },
+    [seek, play],
+  );
+
+  // Use unified segment skipper for all segment types
+  const introSkipper = useSegmentSkipper({
+    segments: segments?.introSegments || [],
+    segmentType: "Intro",
+    currentTime: currentTimeSeconds,
+    seek: seekMs,
+    isPaused: !isPlaying,
+  });
+
+  const outroSkipper = useSegmentSkipper({
+    segments: segments?.creditSegments || [],
+    segmentType: "Outro",
+    currentTime: currentTimeSeconds,
+    totalDuration: maxSeconds,
+    seek: seekMs,
+    isPaused: !isPlaying,
+  });
+
+  const recapSkipper = useSegmentSkipper({
+    segments: segments?.recapSegments || [],
+    segmentType: "Recap",
+    currentTime: currentTimeSeconds,
+    seek: seekMs,
+    isPaused: !isPlaying,
+  });
+
+  const commercialSkipper = useSegmentSkipper({
+    segments: segments?.commercialSegments || [],
+    segmentType: "Commercial",
+    currentTime: currentTimeSeconds,
+    seek: seekMs,
+    isPaused: !isPlaying,
+  });
+
+  const previewSkipper = useSegmentSkipper({
+    segments: segments?.previewSegments || [],
+    segmentType: "Preview",
+    currentTime: currentTimeSeconds,
+    seek: seekMs,
+    isPaused: !isPlaying,
+  });
+
+  // Determine which segment button to show (priority order)
+  // Commercial > Recap > Intro > Preview > Outro
+  const activeSegment = useMemo(() => {
+    if (commercialSkipper.currentSegment)
+      return { type: "Commercial", ...commercialSkipper };
+    if (recapSkipper.currentSegment) return { type: "Recap", ...recapSkipper };
+    if (introSkipper.currentSegment) return { type: "Intro", ...introSkipper };
+    if (previewSkipper.currentSegment)
+      return { type: "Preview", ...previewSkipper };
+    if (outroSkipper.currentSegment) return { type: "Outro", ...outroSkipper };
+    return null;
+  }, [
+    commercialSkipper.currentSegment,
+    recapSkipper.currentSegment,
+    introSkipper.currentSegment,
+    previewSkipper.currentSegment,
+    outroSkipper.currentSegment,
+    commercialSkipper,
+    recapSkipper,
+    introSkipper,
+    previewSkipper,
+    outroSkipper,
+  ]);
+
+  // Legacy compatibility: map to old variable names
+  const showSkipButton = !!(
+    activeSegment &&
+    ["Intro", "Recap", "Commercial", "Preview"].includes(activeSegment.type)
+  );
+  const skipIntro = activeSegment?.skipSegment || noop;
+  const showSkipCreditButton = activeSegment?.type === "Outro";
+  const skipCredit = outroSkipper.skipSegment || noop;
+  const hasContentAfterCredits =
+    outroSkipper.currentSegment && maxSeconds
+      ? outroSkipper.currentSegment.endTime < maxSeconds
+      : false;
+
+  // Get button text based on segment type using i18n
+  const { t } = useTranslation();
+  const skipButtonText = activeSegment
+    ? t(`player.skip_${activeSegment.type.toLowerCase()}`)
+    : t("player.skip_intro");
+  const skipCreditButtonText = t("player.skip_outro");
 
   const goToItemCommon = useCallback(
     (item: BaseItemDto) => {
@@ -534,7 +661,9 @@ export const Controls: FC<Props> = ({
               currentTime={currentTime}
               remainingTime={remainingTime}
               showSkipButton={showSkipButton}
+              skipButtonText={skipButtonText}
               showSkipCreditButton={showSkipCreditButton}
+              skipCreditButtonText={skipCreditButtonText}
               hasContentAfterCredits={hasContentAfterCredits}
               skipIntro={skipIntro}
               skipCredit={skipCredit}

components/video-player/controls/TechnicalInfoOverlay.tsx

@@ -120,13 +120,7 @@ const formatTranscodeReason = (reason: string): string => {
 };
 
 export const TechnicalInfoOverlay: FC<TechnicalInfoOverlayProps> = memo(
-  ({
+  ({ visible, getTechnicalInfo, playMethod, transcodeReasons }) => {
-    showControls,
-    visible,
-    getTechnicalInfo,
-    playMethod,
-    transcodeReasons,
-  }) => {
     const { settings } = useSettings();
     const insets = useSafeAreaInsets();
     const [info, setInfo] = useState<TechnicalInfo | null>(null);

hooks/useCasting.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,393 @@
+/**
+ * Unified Casting Hook
+ * Protocol-agnostic casting interface - currently supports Chromecast
+ * Architecture allows for future protocol integrations
+ */
+
+import type { BaseItemDto } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client";
+import { getPlaystateApi } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/utils/api";
+import { useAtomValue } from "jotai";
+import { useCallback, useEffect, useRef, useState } from "react";
+import {
+  CastState,
+  useCastDevice,
+  useCastState,
+  useMediaStatus,
+  useRemoteMediaClient,
+} from "react-native-google-cast";
+import { apiAtom, userAtom } from "@/providers/JellyfinProvider";
+import type { CastPlayerState, CastProtocol } from "@/utils/casting/types";
+import { DEFAULT_CAST_STATE } from "@/utils/casting/types";
+
+/**
+ * Unified hook for managing casting
+ * Extensible architecture supporting multiple protocols
+ */
+export const useCasting = (item: BaseItemDto | null) => {
+  const api = useAtomValue(apiAtom);
+  const user = useAtomValue(userAtom);
+
+  // Chromecast hooks
+  const client = useRemoteMediaClient();
+  const castDevice = useCastDevice();
+  const castState = useCastState();
+  const mediaStatus = useMediaStatus();
+
+  // Local state
+  const [state, setState] = useState<CastPlayerState>(DEFAULT_CAST_STATE);
+  const lastReportedProgressRef = useRef(0);
+  const volumeDebounceRef = useRef<NodeJS.Timeout | null>(null);
+  const hasReportedStartRef = useRef<string | null>(null); // Track which item we reported start for
+  const stateRef = useRef<CastPlayerState>(DEFAULT_CAST_STATE); // Ref for progress reporting without deps
+
+  // Helper to update both state and ref
+  const updateState = useCallback(
+    (updater: (prev: CastPlayerState) => CastPlayerState) => {
+      setState((prev) => {
+        const next = updater(prev);
+        stateRef.current = next;
+        return next;
+      });
+    },
+    [],
+  );
+
+  // Detect which protocol is active - use CastState for reliable detection
+  const chromecastConnected = castState === CastState.CONNECTED;
+  // Future: Add detection for other protocols here
+
+  const activeProtocol: CastProtocol | null = chromecastConnected
+    ? "chromecast"
+    : null;
+
+  const isConnected = chromecastConnected;
+
+  // Update current device
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (chromecastConnected && castDevice) {
+      updateState((prev) => ({
+        ...prev,
+        isConnected: true,
+        protocol: "chromecast",
+        currentDevice: {
+          id: castDevice.deviceId,
+          name: castDevice.friendlyName || castDevice.deviceId,
+          protocol: "chromecast",
+        },
+      }));
+    } else {
+      updateState((prev) => ({
+        ...prev,
+        isConnected: false,
+        protocol: null,
+        currentDevice: null,
+      }));
+    }
+    // Future: Add device detection for other protocols
+  }, [chromecastConnected, castDevice]);
+
+  // Chromecast: Update playback state
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (activeProtocol === "chromecast" && mediaStatus) {
+      updateState((prev) => ({
+        ...prev,
+        isPlaying: mediaStatus.playerState === "playing",
+        progress: (mediaStatus.streamPosition || 0) * 1000,
+        duration: (mediaStatus.mediaInfo?.streamDuration || 0) * 1000,
+        isBuffering: mediaStatus.playerState === "buffering",
+      }));
+    }
+  }, [mediaStatus, activeProtocol, updateState]);
+
+  // Chromecast: Sync volume from mediaStatus
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (activeProtocol !== "chromecast") return;
+
+    // Sync from mediaStatus when available
+    if (mediaStatus?.volume !== undefined) {
+      updateState((prev) => ({
+        ...prev,
+        volume: mediaStatus.volume,
+      }));
+    }
+  }, [mediaStatus?.volume, activeProtocol, updateState]);
+
+  // Progress reporting to Jellyfin (matches native player behavior)
+  // Uses stateRef to read current progress/volume without adding them as deps
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!isConnected || !item?.Id || !user?.Id || !api) return;
+
+    const playStateApi = getPlaystateApi(api);
+
+    // Report playback start when media begins (only once per item)
+    // Don't require progress > 0 — playback can legitimately start at position 0
+    const currentState = stateRef.current;
+    const isPlaybackActive =
+      currentState.isPlaying ||
+      mediaStatus?.playerState === "playing" ||
+      currentState.progress > 0;
+    if (hasReportedStartRef.current !== item.Id && isPlaybackActive) {
+      // Set synchronously before async call to prevent race condition duplicates
+      hasReportedStartRef.current = item.Id || null;
+
+      playStateApi
+        .reportPlaybackStart({
+          playbackStartInfo: {
+            ItemId: item.Id,
+            PositionTicks: Math.floor(currentState.progress * 10000),
+            PlayMethod:
+              activeProtocol === "chromecast" ? "DirectStream" : "DirectPlay",
+            VolumeLevel: Math.floor(currentState.volume * 100),
+            IsMuted: currentState.volume === 0,
+            PlaySessionId: mediaStatus?.mediaInfo?.contentId,
+          },
+        })
+        .catch((error) => {
+          // Revert on failure so it can be retried
+          hasReportedStartRef.current = null;
+          console.error("[useCasting] Failed to report playback start:", error);
+        });
+    }
+
+    const reportProgress = () => {
+      const s = stateRef.current;
+      // Don't report if no meaningful progress or if buffering
+      if (s.progress <= 0 || s.isBuffering) return;
+
+      const progressMs = Math.floor(s.progress);
+      const progressTicks = progressMs * 10000; // Convert ms to ticks
+      const progressSeconds = Math.floor(progressMs / 1000);
+
+      // When paused, always report to keep server in sync
+      // When playing, skip if progress hasn't changed significantly (less than 3 seconds)
+      if (
+        s.isPlaying &&
+        Math.abs(progressSeconds - lastReportedProgressRef.current) < 3
+      ) {
+        return;
+      }
+
+      lastReportedProgressRef.current = progressSeconds;
+
+      playStateApi
+        .reportPlaybackProgress({
+          playbackProgressInfo: {
+            ItemId: item.Id,
+            PositionTicks: progressTicks,
+            IsPaused: !s.isPlaying,
+            PlayMethod:
+              activeProtocol === "chromecast" ? "DirectStream" : "DirectPlay",
+            VolumeLevel: Math.floor(s.volume * 100),
+            IsMuted: s.volume === 0,
+            PlaySessionId: mediaStatus?.mediaInfo?.contentId,
+          },
+        })
+        .catch((error) => {
+          console.error("[useCasting] Failed to report progress:", error);
+        });
+    };
+
+    // Report progress on a fixed interval, reading latest state from ref
+    const interval = setInterval(reportProgress, 10000);
+    return () => clearInterval(interval);
+  }, [
+    api,
+    item?.Id,
+    user?.Id,
+    isConnected,
+    activeProtocol,
+    mediaStatus?.mediaInfo?.contentId,
+  ]);
+
+  // Play/Pause controls
+  const play = useCallback(async () => {
+    if (activeProtocol === "chromecast") {
+      // Check if there's an active media session
+      if (!client || !mediaStatus?.mediaInfo) {
+        console.warn(
+          "[useCasting] Cannot play - no active media session. Media needs to be loaded first.",
+        );
+        return;
+      }
+      try {
+        await client.play();
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.error("[useCasting] Error playing:", error);
+        throw error;
+      }
+    }
+    // Future: Add play control for other protocols
+  }, [client, mediaStatus, activeProtocol]);
+
+  const pause = useCallback(async () => {
+    if (activeProtocol === "chromecast") {
+      try {
+        await client?.pause();
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.error("[useCasting] Error pausing:", error);
+        throw error;
+      }
+    }
+    // Future: Add pause control for other protocols
+  }, [client, activeProtocol]);
+
+  const togglePlayPause = useCallback(async () => {
+    if (state.isPlaying) {
+      await pause();
+    } else {
+      await play();
+    }
+  }, [state.isPlaying, play, pause]);
+
+  // Seek controls
+  const seek = useCallback(
+    async (positionMs: number) => {
+      // Validate position
+      if (positionMs < 0 || !Number.isFinite(positionMs)) {
+        console.error("[useCasting] Invalid seek position (ms):", positionMs);
+        return;
+      }
+
+      const positionSeconds = positionMs / 1000;
+
+      // Additional validation for Chromecast
+      if (activeProtocol === "chromecast") {
+        // state.duration is in ms, positionSeconds is in seconds - compare in same unit
+        // Only clamp when duration is known (> 0) to avoid forcing seeks to 0
+        const durationSeconds = state.duration / 1000;
+        if (durationSeconds > 0 && positionSeconds > durationSeconds) {
+          console.warn(
+            "[useCasting] Seek position exceeds duration, clamping:",
+            positionSeconds,
+            "->",
+            durationSeconds,
+          );
+          await client?.seek({ position: durationSeconds });
+          return;
+        }
+        await client?.seek({ position: positionSeconds });
+      }
+      // Future: Add seek control for other protocols
+    },
+    [client, activeProtocol, state.duration],
+  );
+
+  const skipForward = useCallback(
+    async (seconds = 10) => {
+      const newPosition = state.progress + seconds * 1000;
+      await seek(Math.min(newPosition, state.duration));
+    },
+    [state.progress, state.duration, seek],
+  );
+
+  const skipBackward = useCallback(
+    async (seconds = 10) => {
+      const newPosition = state.progress - seconds * 1000;
+      await seek(Math.max(newPosition, 0));
+    },
+    [state.progress, seek],
+  );
+
+  // Stop and disconnect
+  const stop = useCallback(
+    async (onStopComplete?: () => void) => {
+      try {
+        if (activeProtocol === "chromecast") {
+          await client?.stop();
+        }
+        // Future: Add stop control for other protocols
+
+        // Report stop to Jellyfin
+        if (api && item?.Id && user?.Id) {
+          const playStateApi = getPlaystateApi(api);
+          await playStateApi.reportPlaybackStopped({
+            playbackStopInfo: {
+              ItemId: item.Id,
+              PositionTicks: stateRef.current.progress * 10000,
+            },
+          });
+        }
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.error("[useCasting] Error during stop:", error);
+      } finally {
+        hasReportedStartRef.current = null;
+        setState(DEFAULT_CAST_STATE);
+        stateRef.current = DEFAULT_CAST_STATE;
+
+        // Call callback after stop completes (e.g., to navigate away)
+        if (onStopComplete) {
+          onStopComplete();
+        }
+      }
+    },
+    [client, api, item?.Id, user?.Id, activeProtocol],
+  );
+
+  // Volume control (debounced to reduce API calls)
+  const setVolume = useCallback(
+    (volume: number) => {
+      const clampedVolume = Math.max(0, Math.min(1, volume));
+
+      // Update UI immediately
+      updateState((prev) => ({ ...prev, volume: clampedVolume }));
+
+      // Debounce API call
+      if (volumeDebounceRef.current) {
+        clearTimeout(volumeDebounceRef.current);
+      }
+
+      volumeDebounceRef.current = setTimeout(async () => {
+        if (activeProtocol === "chromecast" && client && isConnected) {
+          // Use setStreamVolume for media stream volume (0.0 - 1.0)
+          // Physical volume buttons are handled automatically by the framework
+          await client.setStreamVolume(clampedVolume).catch(() => {
+            // Ignore errors - session might have ended
+          });
+        }
+        // Future: Add volume control for other protocols
+      }, 300);
+    },
+    [client, activeProtocol, isConnected],
+  );
+
+  // Cleanup
+  useEffect(() => {
+    return () => {
+      if (volumeDebounceRef.current) {
+        clearTimeout(volumeDebounceRef.current);
+      }
+    };
+  }, []);
+
+  return {
+    // State
+    isConnected,
+    protocol: activeProtocol,
+    isPlaying: state.isPlaying,
+    isBuffering: state.isBuffering,
+    currentItem: item,
+    currentDevice: state.currentDevice,
+    progress: state.progress,
+    duration: state.duration,
+    volume: state.volume,
+
+    // Availability - derived from actual cast state
+    isChromecastAvailable:
+      castState === CastState.CONNECTED ||
+      castState === CastState.CONNECTING ||
+      castState === CastState.NOT_CONNECTED,
+
+    // Raw clients (for advanced operations)
+    remoteMediaClient: client,
+
+    // Controls
+    play,
+    pause,
+    togglePlayPause,
+    seek,
+    skipForward,
+    skipBackward,
+    stop,
+    setVolume,
+  };
+};

hooks/useCreditSkipper.ts

@@ -1,109 +0,0 @@
-import { Api } from "@jellyfin/sdk";
-import { useCallback, useEffect, useState } from "react";
-import { DownloadedItem } from "@/providers/Downloads/types";
-import { useSegments } from "@/utils/segments";
-import { msToSeconds, secondsToMs } from "@/utils/time";
-import { useHaptic } from "./useHaptic";
-
-/**
- * Custom hook to handle skipping credits in a media player.
- * The player reports time values in milliseconds.
- */
-export const useCreditSkipper = (
-  itemId: string,
-  currentTime: number,
-  seek: (ms: number) => void,
-  play: () => void,
-  isOffline = false,
-  api: Api | null = null,
-  downloadedFiles: DownloadedItem[] | undefined = undefined,
-  totalDuration?: number,
-) => {
-  const [showSkipCreditButton, setShowSkipCreditButton] = useState(false);
-  const lightHapticFeedback = useHaptic("light");
-
-  // Convert ms to seconds for comparison with timestamps
-  const currentTimeSeconds = msToSeconds(currentTime);
-
-  const totalDurationInSeconds =
-    totalDuration != null ? msToSeconds(totalDuration) : undefined;
-
-  // Regular function (not useCallback) to match useIntroSkipper pattern
-  const wrappedSeek = (seconds: number) => {
-    seek(secondsToMs(seconds));
-  };
-
-  const { data: segments } = useSegments(
-    itemId,
-    isOffline,
-    downloadedFiles,
-    api,
-  );
-  const creditTimestamps = segments?.creditSegments?.[0];
-
-  // Determine if there's content after credits (credits don't extend to video end)
-  // Use a 5-second buffer to account for timing discrepancies
-  const hasContentAfterCredits = (() => {
-    if (
-      !creditTimestamps ||
-      totalDurationInSeconds == null ||
-      !Number.isFinite(totalDurationInSeconds)
-    ) {
-      return false;
-    }
-    const creditsEndToVideoEnd =
-      totalDurationInSeconds - creditTimestamps.endTime;
-    // If credits end more than 5 seconds before video ends, there's content after
-    return creditsEndToVideoEnd > 5;
-  })();
-
-  useEffect(() => {
-    if (creditTimestamps) {
-      const shouldShow =
-        currentTimeSeconds > creditTimestamps.startTime &&
-        currentTimeSeconds < creditTimestamps.endTime;
-
-      setShowSkipCreditButton(shouldShow);
-    } else {
-      // Reset button state when no credit timestamps exist
-      if (showSkipCreditButton) {
-        setShowSkipCreditButton(false);
-      }
-    }
-  }, [creditTimestamps, currentTimeSeconds, showSkipCreditButton]);
-
-  const skipCredit = useCallback(() => {
-    if (!creditTimestamps) return;
-
-    try {
-      lightHapticFeedback();
-
-      // Calculate the target seek position
-      let seekTarget = creditTimestamps.endTime;
-
-      // If we have total duration, ensure we don't seek past the end of the video.
-      // Some media sources report credit end times that exceed the actual video duration,
-      // which causes the player to pause/stop when seeking past the end.
-      // Leave a small buffer (2 seconds) to trigger the natural end-of-video flow
-      // (next episode countdown, etc.) instead of an abrupt pause.
-      if (totalDurationInSeconds && seekTarget >= totalDurationInSeconds) {
-        seekTarget = Math.max(0, totalDurationInSeconds - 2);
-      }
-
-      wrappedSeek(seekTarget);
-      setTimeout(() => {
-        play();
-      }, 200);
-    } catch (error) {
-      console.error("[CREDIT_SKIPPER] Error skipping credit", error);
-    }
-  }, [
-    creditTimestamps,
-    lightHapticFeedback,
-    wrappedSeek,
-    play,
-    totalDurationInSeconds,
-  ]);
-
-  return { showSkipCreditButton, skipCredit, hasContentAfterCredits };
-};

hooks/useIntroSkipper.ts

@@ -1,68 +0,0 @@
-import { Api } from "@jellyfin/sdk";
-import { useCallback, useEffect, useState } from "react";
-import { DownloadedItem } from "@/providers/Downloads/types";
-import { useSegments } from "@/utils/segments";
-import { msToSeconds, secondsToMs } from "@/utils/time";
-import { useHaptic } from "./useHaptic";
-
-/**
- * Custom hook to handle skipping intros in a media player.
- * MPV player uses milliseconds for time.
- *
- * @param {number} currentTime - The current playback time in milliseconds.
- */
-export const useIntroSkipper = (
-  itemId: string,
-  currentTime: number,
-  seek: (ms: number) => void,
-  play: () => void,
-  isOffline = false,
-  api: Api | null = null,
-  downloadedFiles: DownloadedItem[] | undefined = undefined,
-) => {
-  const [showSkipButton, setShowSkipButton] = useState(false);
-  // Convert ms to seconds for comparison with timestamps
-  const currentTimeSeconds = msToSeconds(currentTime);
-  const lightHapticFeedback = useHaptic("light");
-
-  const wrappedSeek = (seconds: number) => {
-    seek(secondsToMs(seconds));
-  };
-
-  const { data: segments } = useSegments(
-    itemId,
-    isOffline,
-    downloadedFiles,
-    api,
-  );
-  const introTimestamps = segments?.introSegments?.[0];
-
-  useEffect(() => {
-    if (introTimestamps) {
-      const shouldShow =
-        currentTimeSeconds > introTimestamps.startTime &&
-        currentTimeSeconds < introTimestamps.endTime;
-
-      setShowSkipButton(shouldShow);
-    } else {
-      if (showSkipButton) {
-        setShowSkipButton(false);
-      }
-    }
-  }, [introTimestamps, currentTimeSeconds, showSkipButton]);
-
-  const skipIntro = useCallback(() => {
-    if (!introTimestamps) return;
-    try {
-      lightHapticFeedback();
-      wrappedSeek(introTimestamps.endTime);
-      setTimeout(() => {
-        play();
-      }, 200);
-    } catch (error) {
-      console.error("[INTRO_SKIPPER] Error skipping intro", error);
-    }
-  }, [introTimestamps, lightHapticFeedback, wrappedSeek, play]);
-
-  return { showSkipButton, skipIntro };
-};

hooks/useSegmentSkipper.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,113 @@
+import { useCallback, useEffect, useRef } from "react";
+import { MediaTimeSegment } from "@/providers/Downloads/types";
+import { useSettings } from "@/utils/atoms/settings";
+import { useHaptic } from "./useHaptic";
+
+type SegmentType = "Intro" | "Outro" | "Recap" | "Commercial" | "Preview";
+
+interface UseSegmentSkipperProps {
+  segments: MediaTimeSegment[];
+  segmentType: SegmentType;
+  currentTime: number;
+  totalDuration?: number;
+  seek: (time: number) => void;
+  isPaused: boolean;
+}
+
+interface UseSegmentSkipperReturn {
+  currentSegment: MediaTimeSegment | null;
+  skipSegment: (notifyOrUseHaptics?: boolean) => void;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Generic hook to handle all media segment types (intro, outro, recap, commercial, preview)
+ * Supports three modes: 'none' (disabled), 'ask' (show button), 'auto' (auto-skip)
+ */
+export const useSegmentSkipper = ({
+  segments,
+  segmentType,
+  currentTime,
+  totalDuration,
+  seek,
+  isPaused,
+}: UseSegmentSkipperProps): UseSegmentSkipperReturn => {
+  const { settings } = useSettings();
+  const haptic = useHaptic();
+  const autoSkipTriggeredRef = useRef<string | null>(null);
+
+  // Get skip mode based on segment type
+  const skipMode = (() => {
+    switch (segmentType) {
+      case "Intro":
+        return settings.skipIntro;
+      case "Outro":
+        return settings.skipOutro;
+      case "Recap":
+        return settings.skipRecap;
+      case "Commercial":
+        return settings.skipCommercial;
+      case "Preview":
+        return settings.skipPreview;
+      default:
+        return "none";
+    }
+  })();
+
+  // Find current segment
+  const currentSegment =
+    segments.find(
+      (segment) =>
+        currentTime >= segment.startTime && currentTime < segment.endTime,
+    ) || null;
+
+  // Skip function with optional haptic feedback
+  const skipSegment = useCallback(
+    (notifyOrUseHaptics = true) => {
+      if (!currentSegment || skipMode === "none") return;
+
+      // For Outro segments, prevent seeking past the end
+      if (
+        segmentType === "Outro" &&
+        totalDuration != null &&
+        Number.isFinite(totalDuration)
+      ) {
+        const seekTime = Math.min(currentSegment.endTime, totalDuration);
+        seek(seekTime);
+      } else {
+        seek(currentSegment.endTime);
+      }
+
+      // Only trigger haptic feedback if explicitly requested (manual skip)
+      if (notifyOrUseHaptics) {
+        haptic();
+      }
+    },
+    [currentSegment, segmentType, totalDuration, seek, haptic, skipMode],
+  );
+  // Auto-skip logic when mode is 'auto'
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (skipMode !== "auto" || isPaused) {
+      return;
+    }
+
+    // Track segment identity to avoid re-triggering on pause/unpause
+    const segmentId = currentSegment
+      ? `${currentSegment.startTime}-${currentSegment.endTime}`
+      : null;
+
+    if (currentSegment && autoSkipTriggeredRef.current !== segmentId) {
+      autoSkipTriggeredRef.current = segmentId;
+      skipSegment(false); // Don't trigger haptics for auto-skip
+    }
+
+    if (!currentSegment) {
+      autoSkipTriggeredRef.current = null;
+    }
+  }, [currentSegment, skipMode, isPaused, skipSegment]);
+
+  // Return null segment if skip mode is 'none'
+  return {
+    currentSegment: skipMode === "none" ? null : currentSegment,
+    skipSegment,
+  };
+};

hooks/useTrickplay.ts

@@ -17,20 +17,24 @@ interface TrickplayUrl {
 }
 
 /** Hook to handle trickplay logic for a given item. */
-export const useTrickplay = (item: BaseItemDto) => {
+export const useTrickplay = (item: BaseItemDto | null) => {
   const { getDownloadedItemById } = useDownload();
   const [trickPlayUrl, setTrickPlayUrl] = useState<TrickplayUrl | null>(null);
   const lastCalculationTime = useRef(0);
   const throttleDelay = 200;
   const isOffline = useGlobalSearchParams().offline === "true";
-  const trickplayInfo = useMemo(() => getTrickplayInfo(item), [item]);
+  const trickplayInfo = useMemo(
+    () => (item ? getTrickplayInfo(item) : null),
+    [item],
+  );
 
   /** Generates the trickplay URL for the given item and sheet index.
    * We change between offline and online trickplay URLs depending on the state of the app. */
   const getTrickplayUrl = useCallback(
     (item: BaseItemDto, sheetIndex: number) => {
+      if (!item.Id) return null;
       // If we are offline, we can use the downloaded item's trickplay data path
-      const downloadedItem = getDownloadedItemById(item.Id!);
+      const downloadedItem = getDownloadedItemById(item.Id);
       if (isOffline && downloadedItem?.trickPlayData?.path) {
         return `${downloadedItem.trickPlayData.path}${sheetIndex}.jpg`;
       }
@@ -45,7 +49,7 @@ export const useTrickplay = (item: BaseItemDto) => {
       const now = Date.now();
       if (
         !trickplayInfo ||
-        !item.Id ||
+        !item?.Id ||
         now - lastCalculationTime.current < throttleDelay
       )
         return;
@@ -62,7 +66,7 @@ export const useTrickplay = (item: BaseItemDto) => {
 
   /** Prefetches all the trickplay images for the item, limiting concurrency to avoid I/O spikes. */
   const prefetchAllTrickplayImages = useCallback(async () => {
-    if (!trickplayInfo || !item.Id) return;
+    if (!trickplayInfo || !item?.Id) return;
     const maxConcurrent = 4;
     const total = trickplayInfo.totalImageSheets;
     const urls: string[] = [];

modules/mpv-player/android/src/main/java/expo/modules/mpvplayer/MPVLayerRenderer.kt

@@ -1,10 +1,13 @@
 package expo.modules.mpvplayer
 
 import android.content.Context
+import android.content.res.AssetManager
 import android.os.Handler
 import android.os.Looper
 import android.util.Log
 import android.view.Surface
+import java.io.File
+import java.io.FileOutputStream
 
 /**
  * MPV renderer that wraps libmpv for video playback.
@@ -26,7 +29,7 @@ class MPVLayerRenderer(private val context: Context) : MPVLib.EventObserver {
     }
     
     interface Delegate {
-        fun onPositionChanged(position: Double, duration: Double)
+        fun onPositionChanged(position: Double, duration: Double, cacheSeconds: Double)
         fun onPauseChanged(isPaused: Boolean)
         fun onLoadingChanged(isLoading: Boolean)
         fun onReadyToSeek()
@@ -46,6 +49,7 @@ class MPVLayerRenderer(private val context: Context) : MPVLib.EventObserver {
     // Cached state
     private var cachedPosition: Double = 0.0
     private var cachedDuration: Double = 0.0
+    private var cachedCacheSeconds: Double = 0.0
     private var _isPaused: Boolean = true
     private var _isLoading: Boolean = false
     private var _playbackSpeed: Double = 1.0
@@ -101,6 +105,52 @@ class MPVLayerRenderer(private val context: Context) : MPVLib.EventObserver {
             MPVLib.create(context)
             MPVLib.addObserver(this)
             
+            /**
+             * Create mpv config directory and copy font files to ensure SubRip subtitles load properly on Android.
+             *
+             * Technical Background:
+             * ====================
+             * On Android, mpv requires access to a font file to render text-based subtitles, particularly SubRip (.srt)
+             * format subtitles. Without an available font in the config directory, mpv will fail to display subtitles
+             * even when subtitle tracks are properly detected and loaded.
+             *
+             * Why This Is Necessary:
+             * =====================
+             * 1. Android's font system is isolated from native libraries like mpv. While Android has system fonts,
+             *    mpv cannot access them directly due to sandboxing and library isolation.
+             *
+             * 2. SubRip subtitles require a font to render text overlay on video. When no font is available in the
+             *    configured directory, mpv either:
+             *    - Fails silently (subtitles don't appear)
+             *    - Falls back to a default font that may not support the required character set
+             *    - Crashes or produces rendering errors
+             *
+             * 3. By placing a font file (font.ttf) in mpv's config directory and setting that directory via
+             *    MPVLib.setOptionString("config-dir", ...), we ensure mpv has a known, accessible font source.
+             *
+             * Reference:
+             * =========
+             * This workaround is documented in the mpv-android project:
+             * https://github.com/mpv-android/mpv-android/issues/96
+             *
+             * The issue discusses that without a font in the config directory, SubRip subtitles fail to load
+             * properly on Android, and the solution is to copy a font file to a known location that mpv can access.
+             */
+            // Create mpv config directory and copy font files
+            val mpvDir = File(context.getExternalFilesDir(null) ?: context.filesDir, "mpv")
+            //Log.i(TAG, "mpv config dir: $mpvDir")
+            if (!mpvDir.exists()) mpvDir.mkdirs()
+            // This needs to be named `subfont.ttf` else it won't work
+            arrayOf("subfont.ttf").forEach { fileName ->
+                val file = File(mpvDir, fileName)
+                if (file.exists()) return@forEach
+                context.assets
+                    .open(fileName, AssetManager.ACCESS_STREAMING)
+                    .copyTo(FileOutputStream(file))
+            }
+            MPVLib.setOptionString("config", "yes")
+            MPVLib.setOptionString("config-dir", mpvDir.path)
+            
             // Configure mpv options before initialization (based on Findroid)
             MPVLib.setOptionString("vo", "gpu")
             MPVLib.setOptionString("gpu-context", "android")
@@ -124,7 +174,7 @@ class MPVLayerRenderer(private val context: Context) : MPVLib.EventObserver {
             MPVLib.setOptionString("hr-seek-framedrop", "yes")
             
             // Subtitle settings
-            MPVLib.setOptionString("sub-scale-with-window", "yes")
+            MPVLib.setOptionString("sub-scale-with-window", "no")
             MPVLib.setOptionString("sub-use-margins", "no")
             MPVLib.setOptionString("subs-match-os-language", "yes")
             MPVLib.setOptionString("subs-fallback", "yes")
@@ -283,6 +333,7 @@ class MPVLayerRenderer(private val context: Context) : MPVLib.EventObserver {
         MPVLib.observeProperty("pause", MPV_FORMAT_FLAG)
         MPVLib.observeProperty("track-list/count", MPV_FORMAT_INT64)
         MPVLib.observeProperty("paused-for-cache", MPV_FORMAT_FLAG)
+        MPVLib.observeProperty("demuxer-cache-duration", MPV_FORMAT_DOUBLE)
         // Video dimensions for PiP aspect ratio
         MPVLib.observeProperty("video-params/w", MPV_FORMAT_INT64)
         MPVLib.observeProperty("video-params/h", MPV_FORMAT_INT64)
@@ -561,7 +612,7 @@ class MPVLayerRenderer(private val context: Context) : MPVLib.EventObserver {
         when (property) {
             "duration" -> {
                 cachedDuration = value
-                mainHandler.post { delegate?.onPositionChanged(cachedPosition, cachedDuration) }
+                mainHandler.post { delegate?.onPositionChanged(cachedPosition, cachedDuration, cachedCacheSeconds) }
             }
             "time-pos" -> {
                 cachedPosition = value
@@ -570,9 +621,12 @@ class MPVLayerRenderer(private val context: Context) : MPVLib.EventObserver {
                 val shouldUpdate = _isSeeking || (now - lastProgressUpdateTime >= 1000)
                 if (shouldUpdate) {
                     lastProgressUpdateTime = now
-                    mainHandler.post { delegate?.onPositionChanged(cachedPosition, cachedDuration) }
+                    mainHandler.post { delegate?.onPositionChanged(cachedPosition, cachedDuration, cachedCacheSeconds) }
                 }
             }
+            "demuxer-cache-duration" -> {
+                cachedCacheSeconds = value
+            }
         }
     }
     

modules/mpv-player/android/src/main/java/expo/modules/mpvplayer/MpvPlayerView.kt

@@ -307,7 +307,7 @@ class MpvPlayerView(context: Context, appContext: AppContext) : ExpoView(context
 
     // MARK: - MPVLayerRenderer.Delegate
     
-    override fun onPositionChanged(position: Double, duration: Double) {
+    override fun onPositionChanged(position: Double, duration: Double, cacheSeconds: Double) {
         cachedPosition = position
         cachedDuration = duration
         
@@ -319,7 +319,8 @@ class MpvPlayerView(context: Context, appContext: AppContext) : ExpoView(context
         onProgress(mapOf(
             "position" to position,
             "duration" to duration,
-            "progress" to if (duration > 0) position / duration else 0.0
+            "progress" to if (duration > 0) position / duration else 0.0,
+            "cacheSeconds" to cacheSeconds
         ))
     }
     

modules/mpv-player/ios/MPVLayerRenderer.swift

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ import CoreVideo
 import AVFoundation
 
 protocol MPVLayerRendererDelegate: AnyObject {
-    func renderer(_ renderer: MPVLayerRenderer, didUpdatePosition position: Double, duration: Double)
+    func renderer(_ renderer: MPVLayerRenderer, didUpdatePosition position: Double, duration: Double, cacheSeconds: Double)
     func renderer(_ renderer: MPVLayerRenderer, didChangePause isPaused: Bool)
     func renderer(_ renderer: MPVLayerRenderer, didChangeLoading isLoading: Bool)
     func renderer(_ renderer: MPVLayerRenderer, didBecomeReadyToSeek: Bool)
@@ -44,6 +44,7 @@ final class MPVLayerRenderer {
     // Thread-safe state for playback
     private var _cachedDuration: Double = 0
     private var _cachedPosition: Double = 0
+    private var _cachedCacheSeconds: Double = 0
     private var _isPaused: Bool = true
     private var _playbackSpeed: Double = 1.0
     private var _isLoading: Bool = false
@@ -75,6 +76,10 @@ final class MPVLayerRenderer {
         get { stateQueue.sync { _cachedPosition } }
         set { stateQueue.async(flags: .barrier) { self._cachedPosition = newValue } }
     }
+    private var cachedCacheSeconds: Double {
+        get { stateQueue.sync { _cachedCacheSeconds } }
+        set { stateQueue.async(flags: .barrier) { self._cachedCacheSeconds = newValue } }
+    }
     private var isPaused: Bool {
         get { stateQueue.sync { _isPaused } }
         set { stateQueue.async(flags: .barrier) { self._isPaused = newValue } }
@@ -164,6 +169,7 @@ final class MPVLayerRenderer {
 
         // Enable composite OSD mode - renders subtitles directly onto video frames using GPU
         // This is better for PiP as subtitles are baked into the video
+        // NOTE: Must be set BEFORE the #if targetEnvironment check or tvOS will freeze on player exit
         checkError(mpv_set_option_string(handle, "avfoundation-composite-osd", "yes"))
 
         // Hardware decoding with VideoToolbox
@@ -340,7 +346,8 @@ final class MPVLayerRenderer {
             ("time-pos", MPV_FORMAT_DOUBLE),
             ("pause", MPV_FORMAT_FLAG),
             ("track-list/count", MPV_FORMAT_INT64),
-            ("paused-for-cache", MPV_FORMAT_FLAG)
+            ("paused-for-cache", MPV_FORMAT_FLAG),
+            ("demuxer-cache-duration", MPV_FORMAT_DOUBLE)
         ]
         for (name, format) in properties {
             mpv_observe_property(handle, 0, name, format)
@@ -484,7 +491,7 @@ final class MPVLayerRenderer {
                 cachedDuration = value
                 DispatchQueue.main.async { [weak self] in
                     guard let self else { return }
-                    self.delegate?.renderer(self, didUpdatePosition: self.cachedPosition, duration: self.cachedDuration)
+                    self.delegate?.renderer(self, didUpdatePosition: self.cachedPosition, duration: self.cachedDuration, cacheSeconds: self.cachedCacheSeconds)
                 }
             }
         case "time-pos":
@@ -499,10 +506,16 @@ final class MPVLayerRenderer {
                     lastProgressUpdateTime = now
                     DispatchQueue.main.async { [weak self] in
                         guard let self else { return }
-                        self.delegate?.renderer(self, didUpdatePosition: self.cachedPosition, duration: self.cachedDuration)
+                        self.delegate?.renderer(self, didUpdatePosition: self.cachedPosition, duration: self.cachedDuration, cacheSeconds: self.cachedCacheSeconds)
                     }
                 }
             }
+        case "demuxer-cache-duration":
+            var value = Double(0)
+            let status = getProperty(handle: handle, name: name, format: MPV_FORMAT_DOUBLE, value: &value)
+            if status >= 0 {
+                cachedCacheSeconds = value
+            }
         case "pause":
             var flag: Int32 = 0
             let status = getProperty(handle: handle, name: name, format: MPV_FORMAT_FLAG, value: &flag)

modules/mpv-player/ios/MpvPlayerView.swift

@@ -298,7 +298,7 @@ class MpvPlayerView: ExpoView {
 // MARK: - MPVLayerRendererDelegate
 
 extension MpvPlayerView: MPVLayerRendererDelegate {
-	func renderer(_: MPVLayerRenderer, didUpdatePosition position: Double, duration: Double) {
+	func renderer(_: MPVLayerRenderer, didUpdatePosition position: Double, duration: Double, cacheSeconds: Double) {
 		cachedPosition = position
 		cachedDuration = duration
 		
@@ -313,6 +313,7 @@ extension MpvPlayerView: MPVLayerRendererDelegate {
 				"position": position,
 				"duration": duration,
 				"progress": duration > 0 ? position / duration : 0,
+				"cacheSeconds": cacheSeconds,
 			])
 		}
 	}

modules/mpv-player/src/MpvPlayer.types.ts

@@ -15,6 +15,8 @@ export type OnProgressEventPayload = {
   position: number;
   duration: number;
   progress: number;
+  /** Seconds of video buffered ahead of current position */
+  cacheSeconds: number;
 };
 
 export type OnErrorEventPayload = {

package.json

@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@
     "@shopify/flash-list": "2.0.2",
     "@tanstack/query-sync-storage-persister": "^5.90.18",
     "@tanstack/react-pacer": "^0.19.1",
-    "@tanstack/react-query": "5.90.17",
+    "@tanstack/react-query": "5.90.20",
     "@tanstack/react-query-persist-client": "^5.90.18",
     "axios": "^1.7.9",
     "expo": "~54.0.31",
@@ -72,12 +72,12 @@
     "expo-web-browser": "~15.0.10",
     "i18next": "^25.0.0",
     "jotai": "2.16.2",
-    "lodash": "4.17.21",
+    "lodash": "4.17.23",
     "nativewind": "^2.0.11",
     "patch-package": "^8.0.0",
     "react": "19.1.0",
     "react-dom": "19.1.0",
-    "react-i18next": "16.5.3",
+    "react-i18next": "16.5.4",
     "react-native": "0.81.5",
     "react-native-awesome-slider": "^2.9.0",
     "react-native-bottom-tabs": "1.1.0",
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@
   "devDependencies": {
     "@babel/core": "7.28.6",
     "@biomejs/biome": "2.3.11",
-    "@react-native-community/cli": "20.1.0",
+    "@react-native-community/cli": "20.1.1",
     "@react-native-tvos/config-tv": "0.1.4",
     "@types/jest": "29.5.14",
     "@types/lodash": "4.17.23",

providers/Downloads/types.ts

@@ -32,12 +32,6 @@ export interface MediaTimeSegment {
   text: string;
 }
 
-export interface Segment {
-  startTime: number;
-  endTime: number;
-  text: string;
-}
-
 /** Represents a single downloaded media item with all necessary metadata for offline playback. */
 export interface DownloadedItem {
   /** The Jellyfin item DTO. */
@@ -56,6 +50,12 @@ export interface DownloadedItem {
   introSegments?: MediaTimeSegment[];
   /** The credit segments for the item. */
   creditSegments?: MediaTimeSegment[];
+  /** The recap segments for the item. */
+  recapSegments?: MediaTimeSegment[];
+  /** The commercial segments for the item. */
+  commercialSegments?: MediaTimeSegment[];
+  /** The preview segments for the item. */
+  previewSegments?: MediaTimeSegment[];
   /** The user data for the item. */
   userData: UserData;
 }
@@ -144,6 +144,12 @@ export type JobStatus = {
   introSegments?: MediaTimeSegment[];
   /** Pre-downloaded credit segments (optional) - downloaded before video starts */
   creditSegments?: MediaTimeSegment[];
+  /** Pre-downloaded recap segments (optional) - downloaded before video starts */
+  recapSegments?: MediaTimeSegment[];
+  /** Pre-downloaded commercial segments (optional) - downloaded before video starts */
+  commercialSegments?: MediaTimeSegment[];
+  /** Pre-downloaded preview segments (optional) - downloaded before video starts */
+  previewSegments?: MediaTimeSegment[];
   /** The audio stream index selected for this download */
   audioStreamIndex?: number;
   /** The subtitle stream index selected for this download */

translations/en.json

@@ -24,6 +24,82 @@
     "too_old_server_text": "Unsupported Jellyfin Server Discovered",
     "too_old_server_description": "Please update Jellyfin to the latest version"
   },
+  "player": {
+    "skip_intro": "Skip Intro",
+    "skip_outro": "Skip Outro",
+    "skip_recap": "Skip Recap",
+    "skip_commercial": "Skip Commercial",
+    "skip_preview": "Skip Preview",
+    "error": "Error",
+    "failed_to_get_stream_url": "Failed to get the stream URL",
+    "an_error_occurred_while_playing_the_video": "An error occurred while playing the video. Check logs in settings.",
+    "client_error": "Client Error",
+    "could_not_create_stream_for_chromecast": "Could not create a stream for Chromecast",
+    "message_from_server": "Message from Server: {{message}}",
+    "next_episode": "Next Episode",
+    "refresh_tracks": "Refresh Tracks",
+    "audio_tracks": "Audio Tracks:",
+    "playback_state": "Playback State:",
+    "index": "Index:",
+    "continue_watching": "Continue Watching",
+    "go_back": "Go Back",
+    "downloaded_file_title": "You have this file downloaded",
+    "downloaded_file_message": "Do you want to play the downloaded file?",
+    "downloaded_file_yes": "Yes",
+    "downloaded_file_no": "No",
+    "downloaded_file_cancel": "Cancel"
+  },
+  "casting_player": {
+    "buffering": "Buffering...",
+    "changing_audio": "Changing audio...",
+    "changing_subtitles": "Changing subtitles...",
+    "season_episode_format": "Season {{season}} • Episode {{episode}}",
+    "connecting": "Connecting to Chromecast...",
+    "unknown_device": "Unknown Device",
+    "ending_at": "Ending at {{time}}",
+    "unknown": "Unknown",
+    "connected": "Connected",
+    "volume": "Volume",
+    "muted": "Muted",
+    "disconnect": "Disconnect",
+    "stop_casting": "Stop Casting",
+    "disconnecting": "Disconnecting...",
+    "chromecast": "Chromecast",
+    "device_name": "Device Name",
+    "playback_settings": "Playback Settings",
+    "quality": "Quality",
+    "audio": "Audio",
+    "subtitles": "Subtitles",
+    "none": "None",
+    "playback_speed": "Playback Speed",
+    "normal": "Normal",
+    "episodes": "Episodes",
+    "season": "Season {{number}}",
+    "minutes_short": "min",
+    "episode_label": "Episode {{number}}",
+    "forced": "Forced",
+    "device": "Device",
+    "cancel": "Cancel",
+    "connection_quality": {
+      "excellent": "Excellent",
+      "good": "Good",
+      "fair": "Fair",
+      "poor": "Poor",
+      "disconnected": "Disconnected"
+    },
+    "error_title": "Chromecast Error",
+    "error_description": "Something went wrong with the cast session",
+    "retry": "Try Again",
+    "critical_error_title": "Multiple Errors Detected",
+    "critical_error_description": "Chromecast encountered multiple errors. Please disconnect and try casting again.",
+    "track_changed": "Track changed successfully",
+    "audio_track_changed": "Audio track changed",
+    "subtitle_track_changed": "Subtitle track changed",
+    "seeking": "Seeking...",
+    "seeking_error": "Failed to seek",
+    "load_failed": "Failed to load media",
+    "load_retry": "Retrying media load..."
+  },
   "server": {
     "enter_url_to_jellyfin_server": "Enter the URL to your Jellyfin server",
     "server_url_placeholder": "http(s)://your-server.com",
@@ -308,6 +384,21 @@
         "default_playback_speed": "Default Playback Speed",
         "auto_play_next_episode": "Auto-play Next Episode",
         "max_auto_play_episode_count": "Max Auto Play Episode Count",
+        "segment_skip_settings": "Segment Skip Settings",
+        "segment_skip_settings_description": "Configure skip behavior for intros, credits, and other segments",
+        "skip_intro": "Skip Intro",
+        "skip_intro_description": "Action when intro segment is detected",
+        "skip_outro": "Skip Outro/Credits",
+        "skip_outro_description": "Action when outro/credits segment is detected",
+        "skip_recap": "Skip Recap",
+        "skip_recap_description": "Action when recap segment is detected",
+        "skip_commercial": "Skip Commercial",
+        "skip_commercial_description": "Action when commercial segment is detected",
+        "skip_preview": "Skip Preview",
+        "skip_preview_description": "Action when preview segment is detected",
+        "segment_skip_none": "None",
+        "segment_skip_ask": "Show Skip Button",
+        "segment_skip_auto": "Auto Skip",
         "disabled": "Disabled"
       },
       "downloads": {
@@ -590,26 +681,6 @@
   "custom_links": {
     "no_links": "No Links"
   },
-  "player": {
-    "error": "Error",
-    "failed_to_get_stream_url": "Failed to get the stream URL",
-    "an_error_occured_while_playing_the_video": "An error occurred while playing the video. Check logs in settings.",
-    "client_error": "Client Error",
-    "could_not_create_stream_for_chromecast": "Could not create a stream for Chromecast",
-    "message_from_server": "Message from Server: {{message}}",
-    "next_episode": "Next Episode",
-    "refresh_tracks": "Refresh Tracks",
-    "audio_tracks": "Audio Tracks:",
-    "playback_state": "Playback State:",
-    "index": "Index:",
-    "continue_watching": "Continue Watching",
-    "go_back": "Go Back",
-    "downloaded_file_title": "You have this file downloaded",
-    "downloaded_file_message": "Do you want to play the downloaded file?",
-    "downloaded_file_yes": "Yes",
-    "downloaded_file_no": "No",
-    "downloaded_file_cancel": "Cancel"
-  },
   "item_card": {
     "next_up": "Next Up",
     "no_items_to_display": "No Items to Display",

utils/atoms/settings.ts

@@ -134,6 +134,9 @@ export enum VideoPlayer {
   MPV = 0,
 }
 
+// Segment skip behavior options
+export type SegmentSkipMode = "none" | "ask" | "auto";
+
 // Audio transcoding mode - controls how surround audio is handled
 // This controls server-side transcoding behavior for audio streams.
 // MPV decodes via FFmpeg and supports most formats, but mobile devices
@@ -181,6 +184,12 @@ export type Settings = {
   maxAutoPlayEpisodeCount: MaxAutoPlayEpisodeCount;
   autoPlayEpisodeCount: number;
   autoPlayNextEpisode: boolean;
+  // Media segment skip preferences
+  skipIntro: SegmentSkipMode;
+  skipOutro: SegmentSkipMode;
+  skipRecap: SegmentSkipMode;
+  skipCommercial: SegmentSkipMode;
+  skipPreview: SegmentSkipMode;
   // Playback speed settings
   defaultPlaybackSpeed: number;
   playbackSpeedPerMedia: Record<string, number>;
@@ -266,6 +275,12 @@ export const defaultValues: Settings = {
   maxAutoPlayEpisodeCount: { key: "3", value: 3 },
   autoPlayEpisodeCount: 0,
   autoPlayNextEpisode: true,
+  // Media segment skip defaults
+  skipIntro: "ask",
+  skipOutro: "ask",
+  skipRecap: "ask",
+  skipCommercial: "ask",
+  skipPreview: "ask",
   // Playback speed defaults
   defaultPlaybackSpeed: 1.0,
   playbackSpeedPerMedia: {},

utils/casting/helpers.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,102 @@
+/**
+ * Unified Casting Helper Functions
+ * Common utilities for casting protocols
+ */
+
+/**
+ * Format milliseconds to HH:MM:SS or MM:SS
+ */
+export const formatTime = (ms: number): string => {
+  const totalSeconds = Math.floor(ms / 1000);
+  const hours = Math.floor(totalSeconds / 3600);
+  const minutes = Math.floor((totalSeconds % 3600) / 60);
+  const seconds = totalSeconds % 60;
+
+  if (hours > 0) {
+    return `${hours}:${minutes.toString().padStart(2, "0")}:${seconds.toString().padStart(2, "0")}`;
+  }
+  return `${minutes}:${seconds.toString().padStart(2, "0")}`;
+};
+
+/**
+ * Calculate ending time based on current progress and duration.
+ * Uses locale-aware formatting when available.
+ */
+export const calculateEndingTime = (
+  currentMs: number,
+  durationMs: number,
+): string => {
+  const remainingMs = durationMs - currentMs;
+  const endTime = new Date(Date.now() + remainingMs);
+
+  try {
+    return endTime.toLocaleTimeString(undefined, {
+      hour: "numeric",
+      minute: "2-digit",
+    });
+  } catch {
+    // Fallback for environments without Intl support
+    const hours = endTime.getHours();
+    const minutes = endTime.getMinutes();
+    const ampm = hours >= 12 ? "PM" : "AM";
+    const displayHours = hours % 12 || 12;
+    return `${displayHours}:${minutes.toString().padStart(2, "0")} ${ampm}`;
+  }
+};
+
+/**
+ * Get poster URL for item with specified dimensions
+ */
+export const getPosterUrl = (
+  baseUrl: string | undefined,
+  itemId: string | undefined,
+  tag: string | undefined,
+  width: number,
+  height: number,
+): string | null => {
+  if (!baseUrl || !itemId) return null;
+
+  const params = new URLSearchParams({
+    maxWidth: width.toString(),
+    maxHeight: height.toString(),
+    quality: "90",
+    ...(tag && { tag }),
+  });
+
+  return `${baseUrl}/Items/${itemId}/Images/Primary?${params.toString()}`;
+};
+
+/**
+ * Truncate title to max length with ellipsis
+ */
+export const truncateTitle = (title: string, maxLength: number): string => {
+  if (maxLength < 4) return title.substring(0, maxLength);
+  if (title.length <= maxLength) return title;
+  return `${title.substring(0, maxLength - 3)}...`;
+};
+
+/**
+ * Check if current time is within a segment
+ */
+export const isWithinSegment = (
+  currentMs: number,
+  segment: { start: number; end: number } | null,
+): boolean => {
+  if (!segment) return false;
+  const currentSeconds = currentMs / 1000;
+  return currentSeconds >= segment.start && currentSeconds <= segment.end;
+};
+
+/**
+ * Format trickplay time from {hours, minutes, seconds} to display string.
+ * Produces "H:MM:SS" when hours > 0, otherwise "MM:SS".
+ */
+export const formatTrickplayTime = (time: {
+  hours: number;
+  minutes: number;
+  seconds: number;
+}): string => {
+  const mm = String(time.minutes).padStart(2, "0");
+  const ss = String(time.seconds).padStart(2, "0");
+  return time.hours > 0 ? `${time.hours}:${mm}:${ss}` : `${mm}:${ss}`;
+};

utils/casting/mediaInfo.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,120 @@
+/**
+ * Shared helper to build Chromecast media metadata.
+ * Eliminates duplication between PlayButton, casting-player reloadWithSettings, and loadEpisode.
+ */
+
+import type { Api } from "@jellyfin/sdk";
+import type { BaseItemDto } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client";
+import { MediaStreamType } from "react-native-google-cast";
+import { getParentBackdropImageUrl } from "@/utils/jellyfin/image/getParentBackdropImageUrl";
+import { getPrimaryImageUrl } from "@/utils/jellyfin/image/getPrimaryImageUrl";
+
+/**
+ * Build a MediaInfo object suitable for `remoteMediaClient.loadMedia()`.
+ *
+ * NOTE on contentType: Chromecast Default Media Receiver auto-detects HLS/DASH
+ * from the URL. Setting contentType to "application/x-mpegurl" or "application/dash+xml"
+ * actually BREAKS playback on many receivers. Always use "video/mp4" unless
+ * you have a custom receiver that explicitly handles other MIME types.
+ */
+export const buildCastMediaInfo = ({
+  item,
+  streamUrl,
+  api,
+  contentType,
+  isLive = false,
+}: {
+  item: BaseItemDto;
+  streamUrl: string;
+  api: Api;
+  /** Override MIME type. Defaults to "video/mp4" which works for all stream types on Default Media Receiver. */
+  contentType?: string;
+  /** Set true for live TV streams to use MediaStreamType.LIVE. */
+  isLive?: boolean;
+}) => {
+  if (!item.Id) {
+    throw new Error("Missing item.Id for media load — cannot build contentId");
+  }
+
+  const itemId: string = item.Id;
+  const streamDuration = item.RunTimeTicks
+    ? item.RunTimeTicks / 10000000
+    : undefined;
+
+  const buildImages = (urls: (string | null | undefined)[]) =>
+    urls.filter(Boolean).map((url) => ({ url: url as string }));
+
+  const buildItemMetadata = () => {
+    if (item.Type === "Episode") {
+      return {
+        type: "tvShow" as const,
+        title: item.Name || "",
+        episodeNumber: item.IndexNumber || 0,
+        seasonNumber: item.ParentIndexNumber || 0,
+        seriesTitle: item.SeriesName || "",
+        images: buildImages([
+          getParentBackdropImageUrl({ api, item, quality: 90, width: 2000 }),
+        ]),
+      };
+    }
+
+    if (item.Type === "Movie") {
+      return {
+        type: "movie" as const,
+        title: item.Name || "",
+        subtitle: item.Overview || "",
+        images: buildImages([
+          getPrimaryImageUrl({ api, item, quality: 90, width: 2000 }),
+        ]),
+      };
+    }
+
+    return {
+      type: "generic" as const,
+      title: item.Name || "",
+      subtitle: item.Overview || "",
+      images: buildImages([
+        getPrimaryImageUrl({ api, item, quality: 90, width: 2000 }),
+      ]),
+    };
+  };
+
+  const metadata = buildItemMetadata();
+
+  // Build a slim customData payload with only the fields the casting-player needs.
+  // Sending the full BaseItemDto can exceed the Cast protocol's ~64KB message limit,
+  // especially for movies with many chapters, media sources, and people.
+  const slimCustomData: Partial<BaseItemDto> = {
+    Id: item.Id,
+    Name: item.Name,
+    Type: item.Type,
+    SeriesName: item.SeriesName,
+    SeriesId: item.SeriesId,
+    SeasonId: item.SeasonId,
+    IndexNumber: item.IndexNumber,
+    ParentIndexNumber: item.ParentIndexNumber,
+    ImageTags: item.ImageTags,
+    RunTimeTicks: item.RunTimeTicks,
+    Overview: item.Overview,
+    MediaStreams: item.MediaStreams,
+    MediaSources: item.MediaSources?.map((src) => ({
+      Id: src.Id,
+      Bitrate: src.Bitrate,
+      Container: src.Container,
+      Name: src.Name,
+    })),
+    UserData: item.UserData
+      ? { PlaybackPositionTicks: item.UserData.PlaybackPositionTicks }
+      : undefined,
+  };
+
+  return {
+    contentId: itemId,
+    contentUrl: streamUrl,
+    contentType: contentType || "video/mp4",
+    streamType: isLive ? MediaStreamType.LIVE : MediaStreamType.BUFFERED,
+    streamDuration,
+    customData: slimCustomData,
+    metadata,
+  };
+};

utils/casting/types.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,72 @@
+/**
+ * Unified Casting Types and Options
+ * Protocol-agnostic casting interface - currently supports Chromecast
+ * Architecture allows for future protocols (AirPlay, DLNA, etc.)
+ */
+
+import type { BaseItemDto } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client";
+
+export type CastProtocol = "chromecast";
+
+export interface CastDevice {
+  id: string;
+  name: string;
+  protocol: CastProtocol;
+  type?: string;
+}
+
+export interface CastPlayerState {
+  isConnected: boolean;
+  isPlaying: boolean;
+  currentItem: BaseItemDto | null;
+  currentDevice: CastDevice | null;
+  protocol: CastProtocol | null;
+  progress: number;
+  duration: number;
+  volume: number;
+  isBuffering: boolean;
+}
+
+export interface AudioTrack {
+  index: number;
+  language: string;
+  codec: string;
+  displayTitle: string;
+}
+
+export interface SubtitleTrack {
+  index: number;
+  language: string;
+  codec: string;
+  displayTitle: string;
+  isForced: boolean;
+}
+
+export interface MediaSource {
+  id: string;
+  name: string;
+  bitrate?: number;
+  container: string;
+}
+
+export const CASTING_CONSTANTS = {
+  POSTER_WIDTH: 300,
+  POSTER_HEIGHT: 450,
+  ANIMATION_DURATION: 300,
+  CONTROL_HIDE_DELAY: 5000,
+  PROGRESS_UPDATE_INTERVAL: 1000,
+  SEEK_FORWARD_SECONDS: 10,
+  SEEK_BACKWARD_SECONDS: 10,
+} as const;
+
+export const DEFAULT_CAST_STATE: CastPlayerState = {
+  isConnected: false,
+  isPlaying: false,
+  currentItem: null,
+  currentDevice: null,
+  protocol: null,
+  progress: 0,
+  duration: 0,
+  volume: 0.5,
+  isBuffering: false,
+};

utils/chromecast/options.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+/**
+ * Chromecast player configuration and types
+ */
+
+export interface ChromecastSegmentData {
+  intro: { start: number; end: number } | null;
+  credits: { start: number; end: number } | null;
+  recap: { start: number; end: number } | null;
+  commercial: { start: number; end: number }[];
+  preview: { start: number; end: number }[];
+}

utils/profiles/chromecast.ts

@@ -13,6 +13,14 @@ export const chromecast: DeviceProfile = {
     {
       Type: "Audio",
       Codec: "aac,mp3,flac,opus,vorbis",
+      // Force transcode if audio has more than 2 channels (5.1, 7.1, etc)
+      Conditions: [
+        {
+          Condition: "LessThanEqual",
+          Property: "AudioChannels",
+          Value: "2",
+        },
+      ],
     },
   ],
   ContainerProfiles: [],
@@ -84,9 +92,5 @@ export const chromecast: DeviceProfile = {
       Format: "vtt",
       Method: "Encode",
     },
-    {
-      Format: "vtt",
-      Method: "Encode",
-    },
   ],
 };

utils/profiles/chromecasth265.ts

@@ -12,7 +12,14 @@ export const chromecasth265: DeviceProfile = {
     },
     {
       Type: "Audio",
-      Codec: "aac,mp3,flac,opus,vorbis",
+      Codec: "aac,mp3,flac,opus,vorbis", // Force transcode if audio has more than 2 channels (5.1, 7.1, etc)
+      Conditions: [
+        {
+          Condition: "LessThanEqual",
+          Property: "AudioChannels",
+          Value: "2",
+        },
+      ],
     },
   ],
   ContainerProfiles: [],
@@ -84,9 +91,5 @@ export const chromecasth265: DeviceProfile = {
       Format: "vtt",
       Method: "Encode",
     },
-    {
-      Format: "vtt",
-      Method: "Encode",
-    },
   ],
 };

utils/segments.ts

@@ -74,10 +74,16 @@ export const getSegmentsForItem = (
 ): {
   introSegments: MediaTimeSegment[];
   creditSegments: MediaTimeSegment[];
+  recapSegments: MediaTimeSegment[];
+  commercialSegments: MediaTimeSegment[];
+  previewSegments: MediaTimeSegment[];
 } => {
   return {
     introSegments: item.introSegments || [],
     creditSegments: item.creditSegments || [],
+    recapSegments: item.recapSegments || [],
+    commercialSegments: item.commercialSegments || [],
+    previewSegments: item.previewSegments || [],
   };
 };
 
@@ -95,6 +101,9 @@ const fetchMediaSegments = async (
 ): Promise<{
   introSegments: MediaTimeSegment[];
   creditSegments: MediaTimeSegment[];
+  recapSegments: MediaTimeSegment[];
+  commercialSegments: MediaTimeSegment[];
+  previewSegments: MediaTimeSegment[];
 } | null> => {
   try {
     const response = await api.axiosInstance.get<MediaSegmentsResponse>(
@@ -102,13 +111,22 @@ const fetchMediaSegments = async (
       {
         headers: getAuthHeaders(api),
         params: {
-          includeSegmentTypes: ["Intro", "Outro"],
+          includeSegmentTypes: [
+            "Intro",
+            "Outro",
+            "Recap",
+            "Commercial",
+            "Preview",
+          ],
         },
       },
     );
 
     const introSegments: MediaTimeSegment[] = [];
     const creditSegments: MediaTimeSegment[] = [];
+    const recapSegments: MediaTimeSegment[] = [];
+    const commercialSegments: MediaTimeSegment[] = [];
+    const previewSegments: MediaTimeSegment[] = [];
 
     response.data.Items.forEach((segment) => {
       const timeSegment: MediaTimeSegment = {
@@ -124,13 +142,27 @@ const fetchMediaSegments = async (
         case "Outro":
           creditSegments.push(timeSegment);
           break;
-        // Optionally handle other types like Recap, Commercial, Preview
+        case "Recap":
+          recapSegments.push(timeSegment);
+          break;
+        case "Commercial":
+          commercialSegments.push(timeSegment);
+          break;
+        case "Preview":
+          previewSegments.push(timeSegment);
+          break;
         default:
           break;
       }
     });
 
-    return { introSegments, creditSegments };
+    return {
+      introSegments,
+      creditSegments,
+      recapSegments,
+      commercialSegments,
+      previewSegments,
+    };
   } catch (_error) {
     // Return null to indicate we should try legacy endpoints
     return null;
@@ -146,45 +178,47 @@ const fetchLegacySegments = async (
 ): Promise<{
   introSegments: MediaTimeSegment[];
   creditSegments: MediaTimeSegment[];
+  recapSegments: MediaTimeSegment[];
+  commercialSegments: MediaTimeSegment[];
+  previewSegments: MediaTimeSegment[];
 }> => {
   const introSegments: MediaTimeSegment[] = [];
   const creditSegments: MediaTimeSegment[] = [];
 
-  try {
+  const [introRes, creditRes] = await Promise.allSettled([
-    const [introRes, creditRes] = await Promise.allSettled([
+    api.axiosInstance.get<IntroTimestamps>(
-      api.axiosInstance.get<IntroTimestamps>(
+      `${api.basePath}/Episode/${itemId}/IntroTimestamps`,
-        `${api.basePath}/Episode/${itemId}/IntroTimestamps`,
+      { headers: getAuthHeaders(api) },
-        { headers: getAuthHeaders(api) },
+    ),
-      ),
+    api.axiosInstance.get<CreditTimestamps>(
-      api.axiosInstance.get<CreditTimestamps>(
+      `${api.basePath}/Episode/${itemId}/Timestamps`,
-        `${api.basePath}/Episode/${itemId}/Timestamps`,
+      { headers: getAuthHeaders(api) },
-        { headers: getAuthHeaders(api) },
+    ),
-      ),
+  ]);
-    ]);
 
-    if (introRes.status === "fulfilled" && introRes.value.data.Valid) {
+  if (introRes.status === "fulfilled" && introRes.value.data.Valid) {
-      introSegments.push({
+    introSegments.push({
-        startTime: introRes.value.data.IntroStart,
+      startTime: introRes.value.data.IntroStart,
-        endTime: introRes.value.data.IntroEnd,
+      endTime: introRes.value.data.IntroEnd,
-        text: "Intro",
+      text: "Intro",
-      });
+    });
-    }
-
-    if (
-      creditRes.status === "fulfilled" &&
-      creditRes.value.data.Credits.Valid
-    ) {
-      creditSegments.push({
-        startTime: creditRes.value.data.Credits.Start,
-        endTime: creditRes.value.data.Credits.End,
-        text: "Credits",
-      });
-    }
-  } catch (error) {
-    console.error("Failed to fetch legacy segments", error);
   }
 
-  return { introSegments, creditSegments };
+  if (creditRes.status === "fulfilled" && creditRes.value.data.Credits.Valid) {
+    creditSegments.push({
+      startTime: creditRes.value.data.Credits.Start,
+      endTime: creditRes.value.data.Credits.End,
+      text: "Credits",
+    });
+  }
+
+  return {
+    introSegments,
+    creditSegments,
+    recapSegments: [],
+    commercialSegments: [],
+    previewSegments: [],
+  };
 };
 
 export const fetchAndParseSegments = async (
@@ -193,6 +227,9 @@ export const fetchAndParseSegments = async (
 ): Promise<{
   introSegments: MediaTimeSegment[];
   creditSegments: MediaTimeSegment[];
+  recapSegments: MediaTimeSegment[];
+  commercialSegments: MediaTimeSegment[];
+  previewSegments: MediaTimeSegment[];
 }> => {
   // Try new API first (Jellyfin 10.11+)
   const newSegments = await fetchMediaSegments(itemId, api);