Final touches

Co-authored-by: Gauvain <contact@uruk.dev>

.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 Seerr APIs,
+It supports mobile (iOS/Android) and TV platforms, integrates with Jellyfin and Jellyseerr APIs,
 and provides seamless media streaming with offline capabilities and Chromecast support.
 
 ## Main Technologies
@@ -40,30 +40,9 @@ and provides seamless media streaming with offline capabilities and Chromecast s
 - `scripts/` – Automation scripts (Node.js, Bash)
 - `plugins/` – Expo/Metro plugins
 
-## Code Quality Standards
+## Coding 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
@@ -71,10 +50,8 @@ 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 when needed
+- Use React.memo() for performance optimization
 - Handle both mobile and TV navigation patterns
-- Write self-documenting code with clear intent
-- Add comments only when code complexity requires explanation
 
 ## API Integration
 
@@ -108,18 +85,6 @@ 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)

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

@@ -7,6 +7,9 @@ import { nestedTabPageScreenOptions } from "@/components/stacks/NestedTabPageSta
 import useRouter from "@/hooks/useAppRouter";
 
 const Chromecast = Platform.isTV ? null : require("@/components/Chromecast");
+const SyncPlayButtonComponent = Platform.isTV
+  ? null
+  : require("@/components/syncplay/SyncPlayButton").SyncPlayButton;
 
 import { useAtom } from "jotai";
 import { HeaderBackButton } from "@/components/common/HeaderBackButton";
@@ -33,6 +36,7 @@ export default function IndexLayout() {
               {!Platform.isTV && (
                 <>
                   <Chromecast.Chromecast background='transparent' />
+                  {SyncPlayButtonComponent && <SyncPlayButtonComponent />}
                   {user?.Policy?.IsAdministrator && <SessionsButton />}
                   <SettingsButton />
                 </>

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

@@ -1,238 +0,0 @@
-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)/(libraries)/music/[libraryId]/_layout.tsx

@@ -40,6 +40,8 @@ const Layout = () => {
         keyboardDismissMode='none'
         screenOptions={{
           tabBarBounces: true,
+          tabBarActiveTintColor: "#FFFFFF",
+          tabBarInactiveTintColor: "#9CA3AF",
           tabBarLabelStyle: {
             fontSize: TAB_LABEL_FONT_SIZE,
             fontWeight: "600",

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

@@ -11,8 +11,6 @@ import type {
 import { useTranslation } from "react-i18next";
 import { Platform, View } from "react-native";
 import { SystemBars } from "react-native-edge-to-edge";
-import { CastAutoplayWatcher } from "@/components/casting/CastAutoplayWatcher";
-import { CastingMiniPlayer } from "@/components/casting/CastingMiniPlayer";
 import { Colors } from "@/constants/Colors";
 import { useTVHomeBackHandler } from "@/hooks/useTVBackHandler";
 import { useSettings } from "@/utils/atoms/settings";
@@ -141,8 +139,6 @@ export default function TabLayout() {
           }}
         />
       </NativeTabs>
-      <CastingMiniPlayer />
-      <CastAutoplayWatcher />
       <MiniPlayerBar />
       <MusicPlaybackEngine />
     </View>

app/(auth)/casting-player.tsx

@@ -1,768 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * Unified Casting Player Modal
- * Protocol-agnostic full-screen player for all supported casting protocols
- */
-
-import { router, Stack } from "expo-router";
-import { useAtomValue, useSetAtom } from "jotai";
-import { useCallback, useEffect, useMemo, useRef, useState } from "react";
-import { useTranslation } from "react-i18next";
-import { ActivityIndicator, ScrollView, View } from "react-native";
-import { GestureDetector } from "react-native-gesture-handler";
-import GoogleCast, {
-  CastState,
-  MediaPlayerState,
-  useCastDevice,
-  useCastState,
-  useMediaStatus,
-  useRemoteMediaClient,
-} from "react-native-google-cast";
-import Animated from "react-native-reanimated";
-import { useSafeAreaInsets } from "react-native-safe-area-context";
-import { BITRATES } from "@/components/BitrateSelector";
-import { CastPlayerEpisodeControls } from "@/components/casting/player/CastPlayerEpisodeControls";
-import { CastPlayerHeader } from "@/components/casting/player/CastPlayerHeader";
-import { CastPlayerPoster } from "@/components/casting/player/CastPlayerPoster";
-import { CastPlayerProgressBar } from "@/components/casting/player/CastPlayerProgressBar";
-import { CastPlayerTitle } from "@/components/casting/player/CastPlayerTitle";
-import { CastPlayerTransportControls } from "@/components/casting/player/CastPlayerTransportControls";
-import { ChapterList } from "@/components/chapters/ChapterList";
-import { ChromecastDeviceSheet } from "@/components/chromecast/ChromecastDeviceSheet";
-import { ChromecastEpisodeList } from "@/components/chromecast/ChromecastEpisodeList";
-import { ChromecastSettingsMenu } from "@/components/chromecast/ChromecastSettingsMenu";
-import { useChromecastSegments } from "@/components/chromecast/hooks/useChromecastSegments";
-import { Text } from "@/components/common/Text";
-import { AutoplayCountdown } from "@/components/player/AutoplayCountdown";
-import { useCastDismissGesture } from "@/hooks/useCastDismissGesture";
-import { useCastEpisodes } from "@/hooks/useCastEpisodes";
-import { useCasting } from "@/hooks/useCasting";
-import { useCastPlayerItem } from "@/hooks/useCastPlayerItem";
-import { useCastPlayerProgress } from "@/hooks/useCastPlayerProgress";
-import { useCastSelection } from "@/hooks/useCastSelection";
-import { apiAtom, userAtom } from "@/providers/JellyfinProvider";
-import { castAutoplayAtom } from "@/utils/atoms/castAutoplay";
-import { useSettings } from "@/utils/atoms/settings";
-import { detectCapabilities } from "@/utils/casting/capabilities";
-import { loadCastMedia } from "@/utils/casting/castLoad";
-import { getPosterUrl } from "@/utils/casting/helpers";
-import { resolveSelection } from "@/utils/casting/selection";
-import type { CastSelection } from "@/utils/casting/types";
-import { chapterMarkers } from "@/utils/chapters";
-import {
-  type PlaybackController,
-  useRegisterPlaybackController,
-} from "@/utils/playback/playbackController";
-
-export default function CastingPlayerScreen() {
-  const insets = useSafeAreaInsets();
-  const api = useAtomValue(apiAtom);
-  const user = useAtomValue(userAtom);
-  const { settings, updateSettings } = useSettings();
-  const { t } = useTranslation();
-
-  // Chromecast autoplay countdown — watcher hook drives this atom; we render
-  // the overlay here when set, and handle Play-now / Cancel from the user.
-  const castAutoplay = useAtomValue(castAutoplayAtom);
-  const setCastAutoplay = useSetAtom(castAutoplayAtom);
-
-  // Get raw Chromecast state directly - same as old implementation
-  const castState = useCastState();
-  const mediaStatus = useMediaStatus();
-  const castDevice = useCastDevice();
-  // Keep hook active for connection - used by remoteMediaClient from useCasting
-  useRemoteMediaClient();
-
-  // Fetch full item data from Jellyfin by ID and derive the effective item
-  const { fetchedItem, currentItem } = useCastPlayerItem({
-    api,
-    user,
-    mediaStatus,
-  });
-
-  // Derive state from raw Chromecast hooks
-  const duration = mediaStatus?.mediaInfo?.streamDuration ?? 0;
-  const isPlaying = mediaStatus?.playerState === MediaPlayerState.PLAYING;
-  const isBuffering = mediaStatus?.playerState === MediaPlayerState.BUFFERING;
-  const currentDevice = castDevice?.friendlyName ?? null;
-
-  // Progress/slider/trickplay cluster: slider shared values, scrub state,
-  // live-progress interpolation, resume-position tracking, trickplay preview.
-  const {
-    sliderProgress,
-    sliderMin,
-    sliderMax,
-    isScrubbing,
-    trickplayTime,
-    setTrickplayTime,
-    progress,
-    resumePositionRef,
-    trickPlayUrl,
-    calculateTrickplayUrl,
-    trickplayInfo,
-  } = useCastPlayerProgress({ mediaStatus, fetchedItem, duration });
-
-  // Only use casting controls if we have a current item to avoid "No session" errors
-  const castingControls = useCasting(currentItem);
-  const {
-    togglePlayPause,
-    skipForward,
-    skipBackward,
-    setVolume,
-    volume,
-    remoteMediaClient,
-  } = currentItem
-    ? castingControls
-    : {
-        togglePlayPause: async () => {},
-        skipForward: async () => {},
-        skipBackward: async () => {},
-        setVolume: () => {},
-        volume: 1,
-        remoteMediaClient: null,
-      };
-
-  // Modal states
-  const [showEpisodeList, setShowEpisodeList] = useState(false);
-  const [showDeviceSheet, setShowDeviceSheet] = useState(false);
-  const [showSettings, setShowSettings] = useState(false);
-  const [chapterListVisible, setChapterListVisible] = useState(false);
-
-  // Chapter markers (shown for both episodes and movies).
-  const chapters = currentItem?.Chapters;
-  const hasChapters = chapterMarkers(chapters, duration * 1000).length > 1;
-
-  const [currentPlaybackSpeed, setCurrentPlaybackSpeed] = useState(1);
-
-  // Reload the cast stream with a full selection; resolves true on success.
-  const reloadWithSelection = useCallback(
-    async (selection: CastSelection): Promise<boolean> => {
-      if (!api || !user?.Id || !currentItem?.Id || !remoteMediaClient) {
-        console.warn("[Casting Player] Cannot reload - missing required data");
-        return false;
-      }
-      const currentPosition = resumePositionRef.current;
-      const result = await loadCastMedia({
-        client: remoteMediaClient,
-        device: castDevice,
-        api,
-        item: currentItem,
-        userId: user.Id,
-        profileMode: settings.chromecastProfile,
-        maxBitrateSetting: settings.chromecastMaxBitrate,
-        options: {
-          mediaSourceId: selection.mediaSourceId,
-          audioStreamIndex: selection.audioStreamIndex,
-          subtitleStreamIndex: selection.subtitleStreamIndex,
-          maxBitrate: selection.maxBitrate,
-          startPositionMs: currentPosition * 1000,
-        },
-      });
-      if (!result.ok) {
-        console.error(
-          "[Casting Player] Failed to reload stream:",
-          result.error,
-        );
-        return false;
-      }
-      return true;
-    },
-    [
-      api,
-      user?.Id,
-      currentItem,
-      remoteMediaClient,
-      castDevice,
-      settings.chromecastProfile,
-      settings.chromecastMaxBitrate,
-    ],
-  );
-
-  const { currentSelection, applySelection } = useCastSelection({
-    currentItem,
-    mediaStatus,
-    reload: reloadWithSelection,
-  });
-
-  // Episode/season cluster: episode list, next episode, season data, loader
-  const { episodes, nextEpisode, seasonData, loadEpisode, loadingEpisodeId } =
-    useCastEpisodes({
-      api,
-      user,
-      currentItem,
-      remoteMediaClient,
-      castDevice,
-      settings,
-    });
-
-  // True while a `loadEpisode` is in flight and `currentItem` (derived from the
-  // cast customData) still describes the previous episode. Used to suppress
-  // episode-dependent secondary UI that would otherwise flash stale data.
-  const isEpisodeTransitioning =
-    loadingEpisodeId != null && loadingEpisodeId !== currentItem?.Id;
-
-  // Expose this player to the app-wide remote-control surface while a cast
-  // session is connected. The individual useCasting methods are each
-  // useCallback-wrapped and stable, so depend on them directly rather than on
-  // the whole `castingControls` object literal (rebuilt every render).
-  const {
-    togglePlayPause: castTogglePlayPause,
-    pause: castPause,
-    play: castPlay,
-    stop: castStop,
-    seek: castSeek,
-    setVolume: castSetVolume,
-  } = castingControls;
-  // toggleMute reads the latest volume without making `volume` a useMemo dep.
-  const volumeRef = useRef(volume);
-  volumeRef.current = volume;
-
-  const castController = useMemo<PlaybackController>(
-    () => ({
-      playPause: () => {
-        castTogglePlayPause();
-      },
-      pause: () => {
-        castPause();
-      },
-      unpause: () => {
-        castPlay();
-      },
-      stop: () => {
-        castStop();
-      },
-      seek: (positionMs) => {
-        castSeek(positionMs);
-      },
-      next: () => {
-        if (nextEpisode) loadEpisode(nextEpisode);
-      },
-      previous: () => {
-        const idx = episodes.findIndex((e) => e.Id === currentItem?.Id);
-        if (idx > 0) loadEpisode(episodes[idx - 1]);
-      },
-      setVolume: (level) => {
-        castSetVolume(level);
-      },
-      toggleMute: () => {
-        castSetVolume(volumeRef.current > 0 ? 0 : 1);
-      },
-    }),
-    [
-      castTogglePlayPause,
-      castPause,
-      castPlay,
-      castStop,
-      castSeek,
-      castSetVolume,
-      episodes,
-      nextEpisode,
-      loadEpisode,
-      currentItem?.Id,
-    ],
-  );
-
-  useRegisterPlaybackController(
-    castController,
-    castState === CastState.CONNECTED,
-  );
-
-  // The MediaSource currently selected, for deriving its tracks.
-  // Derived from fetchedItem: the slim cast-customData item strips per-source
-  // MediaStreams, so only the full fetched item yields correct track lists.
-  const selectedSource = useMemo(
-    () =>
-      fetchedItem?.MediaSources?.find(
-        (s) => s.Id === currentSelection?.mediaSourceId,
-      ) ??
-      fetchedItem?.MediaSources?.[0] ??
-      null,
-    [fetchedItem?.MediaSources, currentSelection?.mediaSourceId],
-  );
-
-  // Real alternate versions (multi-version items).
-  const availableVersions = useMemo(
-    () =>
-      (fetchedItem?.MediaSources ?? []).map((s, i) => ({
-        id: s.Id ?? `source-${i}`,
-        name: s.Name || `${t("casting_player.version")} ${i + 1}`,
-      })),
-    [fetchedItem?.MediaSources, t],
-  );
-
-  // Quality tiers from the shared ladder, capped to BOTH the device's
-  // capability and the media's own bitrate — a tier above either ceiling
-  // would behave identically to "Max", so it is not offered.
-  const availableQualities = useMemo(() => {
-    const caps = detectCapabilities(castDevice, {
-      profileMode: settings.chromecastProfile,
-      maxBitrate: settings.chromecastMaxBitrate,
-    });
-    const mediaBitrate =
-      selectedSource?.Bitrate ??
-      fetchedItem?.MediaStreams?.find((s) => s.Type === "Video")?.BitRate ??
-      Number.POSITIVE_INFINITY;
-    const ceiling = Math.min(caps.maxVideoBitrate, mediaBitrate);
-    return BITRATES.filter((b) => b.value === undefined || b.value <= ceiling);
-  }, [
-    castDevice,
-    settings.chromecastProfile,
-    settings.chromecastMaxBitrate,
-    selectedSource,
-    fetchedItem?.MediaStreams,
-  ]);
-
-  const availableAudioTracks = useMemo(() => {
-    const streams = selectedSource?.MediaStreams ?? fetchedItem?.MediaStreams;
-    if (!streams) return [];
-    return streams
-      .filter((stream) => stream.Type === "Audio")
-      .map((stream) => ({
-        index: stream.Index ?? 0,
-        language: stream.Language || "Unknown",
-        displayTitle:
-          stream.DisplayTitle ||
-          `${stream.Language || "Unknown"} ${stream.Codec || ""}`.trim(),
-        codec: stream.Codec || "Unknown",
-        channels: stream.Channels,
-        bitrate: stream.BitRate,
-      }));
-  }, [selectedSource, fetchedItem?.MediaStreams]);
-
-  const availableSubtitleTracks = useMemo(() => {
-    const streams = selectedSource?.MediaStreams ?? fetchedItem?.MediaStreams;
-    if (!streams) return [];
-    return streams
-      .filter((stream) => stream.Type === "Subtitle")
-      .map((stream) => ({
-        index: stream.Index ?? 0,
-        language: stream.Language || "Unknown",
-        displayTitle:
-          stream.DisplayTitle ||
-          [
-            stream.Language || "Unknown",
-            stream.IsForced ? " (Forced)" : "",
-            stream.Title ? ` - ${stream.Title}` : "",
-          ].join(""),
-        codec: stream.Codec || "Unknown",
-        isForced: stream.IsForced || false,
-        isExternal: stream.IsExternal || false,
-      }));
-  }, [selectedSource, fetchedItem?.MediaStreams]);
-
-  // Autoplay overlay's "Play now" — load the queued next episode immediately.
-  // Mirrors `useCastEpisodes.loadEpisode` exactly (same `loadCastMedia` shape,
-  // same start-position derivation) so the cast load is identical regardless
-  // of whether it is triggered by the user or by the countdown timer.
-  const onAutoplayPlayNow = useCallback(async () => {
-    if (!castAutoplay) return;
-    const episode = castAutoplay.nextEpisode;
-    if (!api || !user?.Id || !remoteMediaClient || !episode?.Id) {
-      setCastAutoplay(null);
-      return;
-    }
-    try {
-      const startPositionMs =
-        (episode.UserData?.PlaybackPositionTicks ?? 0) / 10000;
-      const result = await loadCastMedia({
-        client: remoteMediaClient,
-        device: castDevice,
-        api,
-        item: episode,
-        userId: user.Id,
-        profileMode: settings.chromecastProfile,
-        maxBitrateSetting: settings.chromecastMaxBitrate,
-        options: { startPositionMs },
-      });
-      if (!result.ok) {
-        console.error(
-          "[Casting Player] Failed to load next episode (play now):",
-          result.error,
-        );
-        return;
-      }
-      // Reset the autoplay counter on explicit user action.
-      updateSettings({ autoPlayEpisodeCount: 0 });
-    } catch (error) {
-      console.error(
-        "[Casting Player] Failed to load next episode (play now):",
-        error,
-      );
-    } finally {
-      setCastAutoplay(null);
-    }
-  }, [
-    castAutoplay,
-    api,
-    user?.Id,
-    remoteMediaClient,
-    castDevice,
-    settings.chromecastProfile,
-    settings.chromecastMaxBitrate,
-    updateSettings,
-    setCastAutoplay,
-  ]);
-
-  // Poster URL for the queued next episode (mirrors `posterUrl` for the
-  // currently-playing item — same helper, same dimensions).
-  const autoplayPosterUrl = useMemo(() => {
-    if (!castAutoplay || !api?.basePath) return null;
-    const ep = castAutoplay.nextEpisode;
-    // `BaseItemDto.Id` is `string | undefined`; bail if missing so we never
-    // call the helper with `undefined`. AutoplayCountdown handles null.
-    if (!ep?.Id) return null;
-    return getPosterUrl(api.basePath, ep.Id, ep.ImageTags?.Primary, 260, 390);
-  }, [castAutoplay, api?.basePath]);
-
-  // NOTE: Auto-navigation to casting-player is handled by higher-level
-  // components (e.g., CastingMiniPlayer or Chromecast button). We intentionally
-  // do NOT call router.replace("/casting-player") here because this component
-  // IS the casting-player screen — doing so would cause redundant navigation loops.
-
-  // Segment detection (skip intro/credits) - use progress in seconds for accurate detection
-  const { currentSegment, skipIntro, skipCredits, skipSegment } =
-    useChromecastSegments(currentItem, progress * 1000, false);
-
-  // Swipe down to dismiss gesture
-  const { panGesture, animatedStyle, dismissModal } = useCastDismissGesture({
-    router,
-  });
-
-  // Memoize expensive calculations (before early return)
-  const posterUrl = useMemo(() => {
-    if (!api?.basePath || !currentItem?.Id) return null;
-
-    // For episodes, use SEASON poster instead of episode poster
-    if (currentItem.Type === "Episode" && seasonData?.Id) {
-      // Use ParentPrimaryImageItemId if available, otherwise use season's own ImageTags
-      const imageItemId = seasonData.ParentPrimaryImageItemId || seasonData.Id;
-      const seasonImageTag = seasonData.ImageTags?.Primary;
-      return seasonImageTag
-        ? `${api.basePath}/Items/${imageItemId}/Images/Primary?fillHeight=450&fillWidth=300&quality=96&tag=${seasonImageTag}`
-        : `${api.basePath}/Items/${imageItemId}/Images/Primary?fillHeight=450&fillWidth=300&quality=96`;
-    }
-
-    // Fallback to item poster for non-episodes or if season data not loaded
-    return getPosterUrl(
-      api.basePath,
-      currentItem.Id,
-      currentItem.ImageTags?.Primary,
-      260,
-      390,
-    );
-  }, [
-    api?.basePath,
-    currentItem?.Id,
-    currentItem?.Type,
-    seasonData?.Id,
-    seasonData?.ImageTags?.Primary,
-    currentItem?.ImageTags?.Primary,
-  ]);
-
-  const protocolColor = "#a855f7"; // Streamyfin purple
-
-  // Redirect if not connected - check CastState like old implementation
-  useEffect(() => {
-    // Redirect immediately when disconnected or no devices
-    if (
-      castState === CastState.NOT_CONNECTED ||
-      castState === CastState.NO_DEVICES_AVAILABLE
-    ) {
-      // Use setTimeout to avoid state update during render
-      const timer = setTimeout(() => {
-        if (router.canGoBack()) {
-          router.back();
-        } else {
-          router.replace("/(auth)/(tabs)/(home)/");
-        }
-      }, 100);
-
-      return () => clearTimeout(timer);
-    }
-  }, [castState, router]);
-
-  // Also redirect if mediaStatus disappears (media ended or stopped)
-  useEffect(() => {
-    if (castState === CastState.CONNECTED && !mediaStatus) {
-      const timer = setTimeout(() => {
-        if (router.canGoBack()) {
-          router.back();
-        } else {
-          router.replace("/(auth)/(tabs)/(home)/");
-        }
-      }, 500); // Small delay to allow for media transitions
-
-      return () => clearTimeout(timer);
-    }
-  }, [castState, mediaStatus, router]);
-
-  // Show loading while connecting
-  if (castState === CastState.CONNECTING) {
-    return (
-      <View
-        style={{
-          flex: 1,
-          backgroundColor: "#000",
-          alignItems: "center",
-          justifyContent: "center",
-        }}
-      >
-        <ActivityIndicator size='large' color='#fff' />
-        <Text style={{ color: "#fff", marginTop: 16 }}>
-          {t("casting_player.connecting")}
-        </Text>
-      </View>
-    );
-  }
-
-  // Don't render if not connected or no media playing
-  if (castState !== CastState.CONNECTED || !mediaStatus || !currentItem) {
-    return null;
-  }
-
-  return (
-    <>
-      <Stack.Screen
-        options={{
-          headerShown: false,
-          title: "",
-          presentation: "fullScreenModal",
-          animation: "slide_from_bottom",
-        }}
-      />
-      <GestureDetector gesture={panGesture}>
-        <Animated.View
-          style={[
-            {
-              flex: 1,
-              backgroundColor: "#000",
-            },
-            animatedStyle,
-          ]}
-        >
-          {/* Header - Fixed at top */}
-          <CastPlayerHeader
-            insetTop={insets.top}
-            protocolColor={protocolColor}
-            currentDevice={currentDevice}
-            t={t}
-            onDismiss={dismissModal}
-            onPressConnectionIndicator={() => setShowDeviceSheet(true)}
-            onPressSettings={() => setShowSettings(true)}
-          />
-
-          {/* Title Area — hidden during an episode change to avoid flashing
-              the previous episode's title/season-episode numbers. */}
-          {!isEpisodeTransitioning && (
-            <CastPlayerTitle
-              insetTop={insets.top}
-              currentItem={currentItem}
-              t={t}
-            />
-          )}
-
-          {/* Scrollable content area */}
-          <ScrollView
-            contentContainerStyle={{
-              paddingHorizontal: 20,
-              paddingTop: insets.top + 160,
-              paddingBottom: insets.bottom + 500,
-            }}
-            showsVerticalScrollIndicator={false}
-          >
-            {/* Poster with buffering overlay — force the overlay during an
-                episode change so the loading state covers the stale poster. */}
-            <CastPlayerPoster
-              posterUrl={posterUrl}
-              isBuffering={isBuffering || isEpisodeTransitioning}
-              currentSegment={currentSegment}
-              skipIntro={skipIntro}
-              skipCredits={skipCredits}
-              skipSegment={skipSegment}
-              remoteMediaClient={remoteMediaClient}
-              mediaStatus={mediaStatus}
-              protocolColor={protocolColor}
-              t={t}
-            />
-          </ScrollView>
-
-          {/* Fixed control row - positioned independently. Episode-specific
-              buttons are conditional inside; Stop is always available. */}
-          <CastPlayerEpisodeControls
-            insetBottom={insets.bottom}
-            currentItemId={currentItem.Id}
-            episodes={episodes}
-            nextEpisode={nextEpisode}
-            remoteMediaClient={remoteMediaClient}
-            onPressEpisodes={() => setShowEpisodeList(true)}
-            hasChapters={hasChapters}
-            onPressChapters={() => setChapterListVisible(true)}
-            loadEpisode={loadEpisode}
-            router={router}
-          />
-
-          {/* Fixed bottom controls area */}
-          <View
-            style={{
-              position: "absolute",
-              bottom: insets.bottom + 10,
-              left: 20,
-              right: 20,
-              zIndex: 98,
-            }}
-          >
-            {/* Progress slider with trickplay preview + time display */}
-            <CastPlayerProgressBar
-              sliderProgress={sliderProgress}
-              sliderMin={sliderMin}
-              sliderMax={sliderMax}
-              isScrubbing={isScrubbing}
-              trickplayTime={trickplayTime}
-              setTrickplayTime={setTrickplayTime}
-              trickPlayUrl={trickPlayUrl}
-              calculateTrickplayUrl={calculateTrickplayUrl}
-              trickplayInfo={trickplayInfo}
-              progress={progress}
-              duration={duration}
-              remoteMediaClient={remoteMediaClient}
-              protocolColor={protocolColor}
-              chapters={currentItem?.Chapters}
-              t={t}
-            />
-
-            {/* Playback controls */}
-            <CastPlayerTransportControls
-              isPlaying={isPlaying}
-              togglePlayPause={togglePlayPause}
-              skipBackward={skipBackward}
-              skipForward={skipForward}
-              rewindSkipTime={settings?.rewindSkipTime}
-              forwardSkipTime={settings?.forwardSkipTime}
-              protocolColor={protocolColor}
-            />
-          </View>
-
-          {/* Autoplay countdown overlay — bottom-centred above the episode
-              control row and main controls. 320 wide card; centred via
-              left/right:0 + alignItems:"center". */}
-          {castAutoplay && (
-            <View
-              style={{
-                position: "absolute",
-                bottom: insets.bottom + 280,
-                left: 0,
-                right: 0,
-                alignItems: "center",
-                zIndex: 99,
-              }}
-              pointerEvents='box-none'
-            >
-              <AutoplayCountdown
-                nextEpisode={castAutoplay.nextEpisode}
-                posterUrl={autoplayPosterUrl}
-                secondsRemaining={castAutoplay.secondsRemaining}
-                onPlayNow={onAutoplayPlayNow}
-                onCancel={() => setCastAutoplay(null)}
-              />
-            </View>
-          )}
-
-          {/* Modals */}
-          <ChromecastDeviceSheet
-            visible={showDeviceSheet}
-            onClose={() => setShowDeviceSheet(false)}
-            device={
-              currentDevice && castDevice
-                ? { friendlyName: currentDevice }
-                : null
-            }
-            onDisconnect={async () => {
-              try {
-                // End the casting session and disconnect completely
-                const sessionManager = GoogleCast.getSessionManager();
-                await sessionManager.endCurrentSession(true);
-                setShowDeviceSheet(false);
-                // Close player immediately after disconnecting
-                setTimeout(() => {
-                  if (router.canGoBack()) {
-                    router.back();
-                  } else {
-                    router.replace("/(auth)/(tabs)/(home)/");
-                  }
-                }, 100);
-              } catch (error) {
-                console.error(
-                  "[Casting Player] Error disconnecting from Chromecast:",
-                  error,
-                );
-              }
-            }}
-            volume={volume}
-            onVolumeChange={async (vol) => {
-              try {
-                setVolume(vol);
-              } catch (error) {
-                console.error("[Casting Player] Failed to set volume:", error);
-              }
-            }}
-          />
-
-          <ChromecastEpisodeList
-            visible={showEpisodeList}
-            onClose={() => setShowEpisodeList(false)}
-            currentItem={currentItem}
-            episodes={episodes}
-            api={api}
-            onSelectEpisode={async (episode) => {
-              setShowEpisodeList(false);
-              await loadEpisode(episode);
-            }}
-          />
-
-          <ChapterList
-            visible={chapterListVisible}
-            chapters={chapters}
-            currentPositionMs={progress * 1000}
-            onSeek={(ms) => {
-              remoteMediaClient?.seek({ position: ms / 1000 });
-            }}
-            onClose={() => setChapterListVisible(false)}
-          />
-
-          <ChromecastSettingsMenu
-            visible={showSettings}
-            onClose={() => setShowSettings(false)}
-            versions={availableVersions}
-            selectedVersionId={currentSelection?.mediaSourceId ?? ""}
-            onVersionChange={(id) => {
-              if (!fetchedItem) return;
-              applySelection({
-                ...resolveSelection(fetchedItem, { mediaSourceId: id }),
-                maxBitrate: currentSelection?.maxBitrate,
-              });
-            }}
-            qualities={availableQualities}
-            selectedMaxBitrate={currentSelection?.maxBitrate}
-            onQualityChange={(value) => applySelection({ maxBitrate: value })}
-            audioTracks={isEpisodeTransitioning ? [] : availableAudioTracks}
-            selectedAudioIndex={currentSelection?.audioStreamIndex ?? -1}
-            onAudioChange={(index) =>
-              applySelection({ audioStreamIndex: index })
-            }
-            subtitleTracks={
-              isEpisodeTransitioning ? [] : availableSubtitleTracks
-            }
-            selectedSubtitleIndex={currentSelection?.subtitleStreamIndex ?? -1}
-            onSubtitleChange={(index) =>
-              applySelection({ subtitleStreamIndex: index })
-            }
-            playbackSpeed={currentPlaybackSpeed}
-            onPlaybackSpeedChange={(speed) => {
-              setCurrentPlaybackSpeed(speed);
-              remoteMediaClient?.setPlaybackRate(speed).catch(console.error);
-            }}
-          />
-        </Animated.View>
-      </GestureDetector>
-    </>
-  );
-}

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

@@ -31,9 +31,11 @@ import {
 } from "@/components/video-player/controls/utils/playback-speed-settings";
 import useRouter from "@/hooks/useAppRouter";
 import { useHaptic } from "@/hooks/useHaptic";
+import { useKeepWebSocketAlive } from "@/hooks/useKeepWebSocketAlive";
 import { useOrientation } from "@/hooks/useOrientation";
 import { usePlaybackManager } from "@/hooks/usePlaybackManager";
 import usePlaybackSpeed from "@/hooks/usePlaybackSpeed";
+import { usePlayerItemNavigation } from "@/hooks/usePlayerItemNavigation";
 import { useInvalidatePlaybackProgressCache } from "@/hooks/useRevalidatePlaybackProgressCache";
 import { useWebSocket } from "@/hooks/useWebsockets";
 import {
@@ -49,9 +51,10 @@ import { DownloadedItem } from "@/providers/Downloads/types";
 import { useInactivity } from "@/providers/InactivityProvider";
 import { apiAtom, userAtom } from "@/providers/JellyfinProvider";
 import { OfflineModeProvider } from "@/providers/OfflineModeProvider";
+import { useSyncPlay } from "@/providers/SyncPlay";
+import type { PlayerControls } from "@/providers/SyncPlay/types";
 import { getSubtitlesForItem } from "@/utils/atoms/downloadedSubtitles";
 import { useSettings } from "@/utils/atoms/settings";
-import { getDefaultPlaySettings } from "@/utils/jellyfin/getDefaultPlaySettings";
 import { getPrimaryImageUrl } from "@/utils/jellyfin/image/getPrimaryImageUrl";
 import { getStreamUrl } from "@/utils/jellyfin/media/getStreamUrl";
 import {
@@ -59,10 +62,6 @@ import {
   getMpvSubtitleId,
 } from "@/utils/jellyfin/subtitleUtils";
 import { writeToLog } from "@/utils/log";
-import {
-  type PlaybackController,
-  useRegisterPlaybackController,
-} from "@/utils/playback/playbackController";
 import { msToTicks, ticksToSeconds } from "@/utils/time";
 import { generateDeviceProfile } from "../../../utils/profiles/native";
 
@@ -80,6 +79,11 @@ export default function DirectPlayerPage() {
   const [isPlaybackStopped, setIsPlaybackStopped] = useState(false);
   const [showControls, _setShowControls] = useState(true);
   const [isPipMode, setIsPipMode] = useState(false);
+
+  // Keep the global WebSocket open while in PiP so SyncPlay commands
+  // (and any other server pushes) keep flowing while iOS treats the
+  // app as backgrounded. See `WebSocketProvider.acquireKeepAlive`.
+  useKeepWebSocketAlive(isPipMode);
   const [aspectRatio] = useState<"default" | "16:9" | "4:3" | "1:1" | "21:9">(
     "default",
   );
@@ -131,6 +135,7 @@ export default function DirectPlayerPage() {
     bitrateValue: bitrateValueStr,
     offline: offlineStr,
     playbackPosition: playbackPositionFromUrl,
+    syncPlay: syncPlayStr,
   } = useLocalSearchParams<{
     itemId: string;
     audioIndex: string;
@@ -140,9 +145,23 @@ export default function DirectPlayerPage() {
     offline: string;
     /** Playback position in ticks. */
     playbackPosition?: string;
+    /** Whether playback was initiated by SyncPlay */
+    syncPlay?: string;
   }>();
+
+  // When opened via SyncPlay, don't auto-play - let SyncPlay commands control playback
+  const openedViaSyncPlay = syncPlayStr === "true";
   const { lockOrientation, unlockOrientation } = useOrientation();
 
+  // SyncPlay integration
+  const syncPlay = useSyncPlay();
+  const {
+    isEnabled: isSyncPlayEnabled,
+    controller: syncPlayController,
+    setPlayerControls,
+    notifyBuffering,
+  } = syncPlay;
+
   const offline = offlineStr === "true";
 
   // Audio index: use URL param if provided, otherwise use stored index for offline playback
@@ -277,6 +296,11 @@ export default function DirectPlayerPage() {
     };
 
     if (itemId) {
+      setItem(null);
+      setDownloadedItem(null);
+      // Clear the previous episode's stream so the loader gate stays closed
+      // until the new item's stream resolves (avoids a stale MPV source frame).
+      setStream(null);
       fetchItemData();
     }
   }, [itemId, offline, api, user?.Id]);
@@ -319,6 +343,12 @@ export default function DirectPlayerPage() {
           return null;
         }
 
+        // Ensure item matches the current itemId to avoid race conditions
+        if (item.Id !== itemId) {
+          setStreamStatus({ isLoading: false, isError: false });
+          return null;
+        }
+
         let result: Stream | null = null;
         if (offline && downloadedItem?.mediaSource) {
           const url = downloadedItem.videoFilePath;
@@ -391,6 +421,7 @@ export default function DirectPlayerPage() {
     item,
     user?.Id,
     downloadedItem,
+    offline,
   ]);
 
   useEffect(() => {
@@ -406,25 +437,103 @@ export default function DirectPlayerPage() {
     reportPlaybackStart();
   }, [stream, api, offline]);
 
+  // SyncPlay: Connect player controls when video is ready
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!isVideoLoaded || !videoRef.current || offline) {
+      setPlayerControls(null);
+      return;
+    }
+
+    const controls: PlayerControls = {
+      play: () => videoRef.current?.play(),
+      pause: () => videoRef.current?.pause(),
+      seekTo: (positionMs: number) => {
+        const positionSec = positionMs / 1000;
+        console.log(
+          `PlayerControls.seekTo: ${positionMs}ms = ${positionSec}s, videoRef exists: ${!!videoRef.current}`,
+        );
+        videoRef.current?.seekTo(positionSec);
+      },
+      setSpeed: (speed: number) => videoRef.current?.setSpeed?.(speed),
+      getSpeed: () => currentPlaybackSpeed,
+      getCurrentPosition: () => progress.get(),
+      isPlaying: () => isPlaying,
+      isBuffering: () => isBuffering,
+    };
+
+    setPlayerControls(controls);
+
+    return () => {
+      setPlayerControls(null);
+    };
+  }, [
+    isVideoLoaded,
+    offline,
+    isPlaying,
+    isBuffering,
+    currentPlaybackSpeed,
+    progress,
+    setPlayerControls,
+  ]);
+
+  // SyncPlay: Report buffering/ready state to server.
+  //
+  // CRITICAL: We must report `buffering` to the server *during* initial
+  // load (before `isVideoLoaded`), otherwise the server treats us as ready
+  // and proceeds without waiting for us. jellyfin-web reports this for
+  // free via the HTML5 video element's `waiting` event; for us, the
+  // initial load itself is the buffering window.
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!isSyncPlayEnabled) {
+      return;
+    }
+
+    const isLocallyReady = isVideoLoaded && !isBuffering;
+    // notifyBuffering routes through the debouncer in PlaybackCore so
+    // re-renders during a stall don't spam the server.
+    notifyBuffering(!isLocallyReady);
+  }, [isSyncPlayEnabled, isVideoLoaded, isBuffering, notifyBuffering]);
+
+  const togglePlay = async () => {
+    lightHapticFeedback();
+
+    // Route through SyncPlay when active
+    if (isSyncPlayEnabled && syncPlayController) {
+      syncPlayController.playPause();
+      return;
+    }
+
+    setIsPlaying(!isPlaying);
+    if (isPlaying) {
+      await videoRef.current?.pause();
+      const progressInfo = currentPlayStateInfo();
+      if (progressInfo) {
+        playbackManager.reportPlaybackProgress(progressInfo);
+      }
+    } else {
+      videoRef.current?.play();
+      const progressInfo = currentPlayStateInfo();
+      if (!offline && api) {
+        await getPlaystateApi(api).reportPlaybackStart({
+          playbackStartInfo: progressInfo,
+        });
+      }
+    }
+  };
+
   const reportPlaybackStopped = useCallback(async () => {
     if (!item?.Id || !stream?.sessionId || offline || !api) return;
 
     const currentTimeInTicks = msToTicks(progress.get());
-    await getPlaystateApi(api).onPlaybackStopped({
-      itemId: item.Id,
-      mediaSourceId: mediaSourceId,
-      positionTicks: currentTimeInTicks,
-      playSessionId: stream.sessionId,
+    await getPlaystateApi(api).reportPlaybackStopped({
+      playbackStopInfo: {
+        ItemId: item.Id,
+        MediaSourceId: mediaSourceId,
+        PositionTicks: currentTimeInTicks,
+        PlaySessionId: stream.sessionId,
+      },
     });
-  }, [
-    api,
-    item,
-    mediaSourceId,
-    stream,
-    progress,
-    offline,
-    revalidateProgressCache,
-  ]);
+  }, [api, item, mediaSourceId, stream, progress, offline]);
 
   const stop = useCallback(() => {
     // Update URL with final playback position before stopping
@@ -442,9 +551,10 @@ export default function DirectPlayerPage() {
   useEffect(() => {
     const beforeRemoveListener = navigation.addListener("beforeRemove", stop);
     return () => {
+      reportPlaybackStopped();
       beforeRemoveListener();
     };
-  }, [navigation, stop]);
+  }, [navigation, stop, reportPlaybackStopped]);
 
   const currentPlayStateInfo = useCallback(():
     | PlaybackProgressInfo
@@ -479,35 +589,6 @@ export default function DirectPlayerPage() {
     isMuted,
   ]);
 
-  // Declared after currentPlayStateInfo so the dependency array can reference
-  // it without hitting the temporal dead zone.
-  const togglePlay = useCallback(async () => {
-    lightHapticFeedback();
-    setIsPlaying(!isPlaying);
-    if (isPlaying) {
-      await videoRef.current?.pause();
-      const progressInfo = currentPlayStateInfo();
-      if (progressInfo) {
-        playbackManager.reportPlaybackProgress(progressInfo);
-      }
-    } else {
-      videoRef.current?.play();
-      const progressInfo = currentPlayStateInfo();
-      if (!offline && api) {
-        await getPlaystateApi(api).reportPlaybackStart({
-          playbackStartInfo: progressInfo,
-        });
-      }
-    }
-  }, [
-    lightHapticFeedback,
-    isPlaying,
-    currentPlayStateInfo,
-    playbackManager,
-    offline,
-    api,
-  ]);
-
   const lastUrlUpdateTime = useSharedValue(0);
   const wasJustSeeking = useSharedValue(false);
   const URL_UPDATE_INTERVAL = 30000; // Update URL every 30 seconds instead of every second
@@ -650,10 +731,12 @@ export default function DirectPlayerPage() {
     const startPos = ticksToSeconds(startTicks);
 
     // Build source config - headers only needed for online streaming
+    // When opened via SyncPlay, don't auto-play - SyncPlay commands control playback
+    const shouldAutoplay = !openedViaSyncPlay;
     const source: MpvVideoSource = {
       url: stream.url,
       startPosition: startPos,
-      autoplay: true,
+      autoplay: shouldAutoplay,
       initialSubtitleId,
       initialAudioId,
       // Pass cache/buffer settings from user preferences
@@ -848,6 +931,41 @@ export default function DirectPlayerPage() {
     [],
   );
 
+  // PiP playback controls. When SyncPlay is active, the native side
+  // is told to *delegate* these via `syncPlayDelegated`, so the OS
+  // play/pause/skip buttons emit these events instead of poking MPV
+  // directly. We route them through the SyncPlay controller so the
+  // server broadcasts a command to every group member (including us).
+  const _onPipPlayRequest = useCallback(() => {
+    if (isSyncPlayEnabled && syncPlayController) {
+      console.log("SyncPlay: PiP play → controller.playPause()");
+      syncPlayController.playPause();
+    }
+  }, [isSyncPlayEnabled, syncPlayController]);
+
+  const _onPipPauseRequest = useCallback(() => {
+    if (isSyncPlayEnabled && syncPlayController) {
+      console.log("SyncPlay: PiP pause → controller.playPause()");
+      syncPlayController.playPause();
+    }
+  }, [isSyncPlayEnabled, syncPlayController]);
+
+  const _onPipSkipRequest = useCallback(
+    (e: {
+      nativeEvent: { targetSeconds: number; intervalSeconds: number };
+    }) => {
+      if (!isSyncPlayEnabled || !syncPlayController) return;
+      const { targetSeconds } = e.nativeEvent;
+      // SyncPlay seek takes ticks (1 s = 10_000_000 ticks).
+      const ticks = Math.max(0, Math.round(targetSeconds * 10_000_000));
+      console.log(
+        `SyncPlay: PiP skip → controller.seek(${targetSeconds}s = ${ticks} ticks)`,
+      );
+      syncPlayController.seek(ticks);
+    },
+    [isSyncPlayEnabled, syncPlayController],
+  );
+
   const [isMounted, setIsMounted] = useState(false);
 
   // Add useEffect to handle mounting
@@ -872,10 +990,21 @@ export default function DirectPlayerPage() {
     videoRef.current?.pause?.();
   }, []);
 
-  const seek = useCallback((position: number) => {
-    // MPV expects seconds, convert from ms
-    videoRef.current?.seekTo?.(position / 1000);
-  }, []);
+  const seek = useCallback(
+    (position: number) => {
+      // Route through SyncPlay when active. `position` is in ms; the
+      // controller takes ticks (1 ms = 10000 ticks).
+      if (isSyncPlayEnabled && syncPlayController) {
+        console.log("SyncPlay: seek requested via SyncPlay", position);
+        syncPlayController.seek(Math.round(position * 10000));
+        return;
+      }
+
+      // MPV expects seconds, convert from ms
+      videoRef.current?.seekTo?.(position / 1000);
+    },
+    [isSyncPlayEnabled, syncPlayController],
+  );
 
   // TV audio track change handler
   const handleAudioIndexChange = useCallback(
@@ -936,47 +1065,6 @@ export default function DirectPlayerPage() {
     return (await videoRef.current?.getTechnicalInfo?.()) ?? {};
   }, []);
 
-  // App-wide remote control: wrap the player's existing handlers so remote
-  // commands (e.g. dashboard, WebSocket) route to whatever is playing.
-  const playbackController = useMemo<PlaybackController>(
-    () => ({
-      // togglePlay flips play/pause and reports progress to the server.
-      playPause: () => {
-        void togglePlay();
-      },
-      pause: () => {
-        pause();
-      },
-      unpause: () => {
-        play();
-      },
-      stop: () => {
-        stop();
-      },
-      // PlaybackController seeks in ms; the player's seek already expects ms.
-      seek: (positionMs: number) => {
-        seek(positionMs);
-      },
-      // The player screen has no episode-loading path of its own — episode
-      // navigation is handled inside <Controls> via router replacement — so
-      // next/previous are honest no-ops here.
-      next: () => {},
-      previous: () => {},
-      // Volume is device-level (react-native-volume-manager); the slider sends
-      // 0-1 while setVolumeCb expects 0-100.
-      setVolume: (level: number) => {
-        void setVolumeCb(level * 100);
-      },
-      toggleMute: () => {
-        void toggleMuteCb();
-      },
-    }),
-    [togglePlay, pause, play, stop, seek, setVolumeCb, toggleMuteCb],
-  );
-
-  // Active for the whole lifetime of the player screen; cleared on unmount.
-  useRegisterPlaybackController(playbackController, true);
-
   // Determine play method based on stream URL and media source
   const playMethod = useMemo<
     "DirectPlay" | "DirectStream" | "Transcode" | undefined
@@ -1056,44 +1144,6 @@ export default function DirectPlayerPage() {
     }
   }, [isZoomedToFill, stream?.mediaSource, screenWidth, screenHeight]);
 
-  // TV: Navigate to previous item
-  const goToPreviousItem = useCallback(() => {
-    if (!previousItem || !settings) return;
-
-    const {
-      mediaSource: newMediaSource,
-      audioIndex: defaultAudioIndex,
-      subtitleIndex: defaultSubtitleIndex,
-    } = getDefaultPlaySettings(previousItem, settings, {
-      indexes: {
-        // Use the live selection, not the stale URL params (see goToNextItem).
-        subtitleIndex: currentSubtitleIndex,
-        audioIndex: currentAudioIndex,
-      },
-      source: stream?.mediaSource ?? undefined,
-    });
-
-    const queryParams = new URLSearchParams({
-      itemId: previousItem.Id ?? "",
-      audioIndex: defaultAudioIndex?.toString() ?? "",
-      subtitleIndex: defaultSubtitleIndex?.toString() ?? "",
-      mediaSourceId: newMediaSource?.Id ?? "",
-      bitrateValue: bitrateValue?.toString() ?? "",
-      playbackPosition:
-        previousItem.UserData?.PlaybackPositionTicks?.toString() ?? "",
-    }).toString();
-
-    router.replace(`player/direct-player?${queryParams}` as any);
-  }, [
-    previousItem,
-    settings,
-    currentSubtitleIndex,
-    currentAudioIndex,
-    stream?.mediaSource,
-    bitrateValue,
-    router,
-  ]);
-
   // TV: Add subtitle file to player (for client-side downloaded subtitles)
   const addSubtitleFile = useCallback(async (path: string) => {
     await videoRef.current?.addSubtitleFile?.(path, true);
@@ -1123,45 +1173,25 @@ export default function DirectPlayerPage() {
     return [];
   }, [isMounted]);
 
-  // TV: Navigate to next item
-  const goToNextItem = useCallback(() => {
-    if (!nextItem || !settings || isPlaybackStopped) return;
-
-    const {
-      mediaSource: newMediaSource,
-      audioIndex: defaultAudioIndex,
-      subtitleIndex: defaultSubtitleIndex,
-    } = getDefaultPlaySettings(nextItem, settings, {
-      indexes: {
-        // Use the live selection (updated when the user changes tracks
-        // mid-playback), not the stale URL params the episode started with.
-        subtitleIndex: currentSubtitleIndex,
-        audioIndex: currentAudioIndex,
-      },
-      source: stream?.mediaSource ?? undefined,
-    });
-
-    const queryParams = new URLSearchParams({
-      itemId: nextItem.Id ?? "",
-      audioIndex: defaultAudioIndex?.toString() ?? "",
-      subtitleIndex: defaultSubtitleIndex?.toString() ?? "",
-      mediaSourceId: newMediaSource?.Id ?? "",
-      bitrateValue: bitrateValue?.toString() ?? "",
-      playbackPosition:
-        nextItem.UserData?.PlaybackPositionTicks?.toString() ?? "",
-    }).toString();
-
-    router.replace(`player/direct-player?${queryParams}` as any);
-  }, [
+  /*
+   * Item-level navigation (next / previous). Wraps SyncPlay dispatch,
+   * platform-appropriate local navigation (replace on TV), and offline
+   * param injection in a single hook so the in-player buttons and any
+   * future entry points (autoplay overlay, episode picker, etc.) share
+   * one implementation.
+   */
+  const {
+    goToNextItem: dispatchNextItem,
+    goToPreviousItem: dispatchPreviousItem,
+  } = usePlayerItemNavigation({
     nextItem,
-    settings,
-    currentSubtitleIndex,
+    previousItem,
+    mediaSource: stream?.mediaSource,
     currentAudioIndex,
-    stream?.mediaSource,
+    currentSubtitleIndex,
     bitrateValue,
-    router,
-    isPlaybackStopped,
-  ]);
+    isDisabled: isPlaybackStopped,
+  });
 
   // Apply subtitle settings when video loads
   useEffect(() => {
@@ -1308,12 +1338,16 @@ export default function DirectPlayerPage() {
                 onProgress={onProgress}
                 onPlaybackStateChange={onPlaybackStateChanged}
                 onPictureInPictureChange={_onPictureInPictureChange}
+                syncPlayDelegated={isSyncPlayEnabled}
+                onPipPlayRequest={_onPipPlayRequest}
+                onPipPauseRequest={_onPipPauseRequest}
+                onPipSkipRequest={_onPipSkipRequest}
                 onLoad={() => setIsVideoLoaded(true)}
                 onError={(e: { nativeEvent: MpvOnErrorEventPayload }) => {
                   console.error("Video Error:", e.nativeEvent);
                   Alert.alert(
                     t("player.error"),
-                    t("player.an_error_occurred_while_playing_the_video"),
+                    t("player.an_error_occured_while_playing_the_video"),
                   );
                   writeToLog("ERROR", "Video Error", e.nativeEvent);
                 }}
@@ -1362,8 +1396,8 @@ export default function DirectPlayerPage() {
                   onSubtitleIndexChange={handleSubtitleIndexChange}
                   previousItem={previousItem}
                   nextItem={nextItem}
-                  goToPreviousItem={goToPreviousItem}
-                  goToNextItem={goToNextItem}
+                  goToPreviousItem={dispatchPreviousItem}
+                  goToNextItem={dispatchNextItem}
                   onRefreshSubtitleTracks={handleRefreshSubtitleTracks}
                   addSubtitleFile={addSubtitleFile}
                   showTechnicalInfo={showTechnicalInfo}

app/_layout.tsx

@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ import { MusicPlayerProvider } from "@/providers/MusicPlayerProvider";
 import { NetworkStatusProvider } from "@/providers/NetworkStatusProvider";
 import { PlaySettingsProvider } from "@/providers/PlaySettingsProvider";
 import { ServerUrlProvider } from "@/providers/ServerUrlProvider";
+import { SyncPlayProvider } from "@/providers/SyncPlay";
 import { WebSocketProvider } from "@/providers/WebSocketProvider";
 import { useSettings } from "@/utils/atoms/settings";
 import {
@@ -409,133 +410,136 @@ function Layout() {
               <PlaySettingsProvider>
                 <LogProvider>
                   <WebSocketProvider>
-                    <DownloadProvider>
-                      <MusicPlayerProvider>
-                        <GlobalModalProvider>
-                          <BottomSheetModalProvider>
-                            <IntroSheetProvider>
-                              <ThemeProvider value={DarkTheme}>
-                                <SystemBars style='light' hidden={false} />
-                                <Stack initialRouteName='(auth)/(tabs)'>
-                                  <Stack.Screen
-                                    name='(auth)/(tabs)'
-                                    options={{
-                                      headerShown: false,
-                                      title: "",
-                                      header: () => null,
+                    <SyncPlayProvider>
+                      <DownloadProvider>
+                        <MusicPlayerProvider>
+                          <GlobalModalProvider>
+                            <BottomSheetModalProvider>
+                              <IntroSheetProvider>
+                                <ThemeProvider value={DarkTheme}>
+                                  <SystemBars style='light' hidden={false} />
+                                  <Stack initialRouteName='(auth)/(tabs)'>
+                                    <Stack.Screen
+                                      name='(auth)/(tabs)'
+                                      options={{
+                                        headerShown: false,
+                                        title: "",
+                                        header: () => null,
+                                      }}
+                                    />
+                                    <Stack.Screen
+                                      name='(auth)/player'
+                                      options={{
+                                        headerShown: false,
+                                        title: "",
+                                        header: () => null,
+                                      }}
+                                    />
+                                    <Stack.Screen
+                                      name='(auth)/now-playing'
+                                      options={{
+                                        headerShown: false,
+                                        presentation: "modal",
+                                        gestureEnabled: true,
+                                      }}
+                                    />
+                                    <Stack.Screen
+                                      name='login'
+                                      options={{
+                                        headerShown: true,
+                                        title: "",
+                                        headerTransparent:
+                                          Platform.OS === "ios",
+                                      }}
+                                    />
+                                    <Stack.Screen name='+not-found' />
+                                    <Stack.Screen
+                                      name='(auth)/tv-option-modal'
+                                      options={{
+                                        headerShown: false,
+                                        presentation: "transparentModal",
+                                        animation: "fade",
+                                      }}
+                                    />
+                                    <Stack.Screen
+                                      name='(auth)/tv-subtitle-modal'
+                                      options={{
+                                        headerShown: false,
+                                        presentation: "transparentModal",
+                                        animation: "fade",
+                                      }}
+                                    />
+                                    <Stack.Screen
+                                      name='(auth)/tv-request-modal'
+                                      options={{
+                                        headerShown: false,
+                                        presentation: "transparentModal",
+                                        animation: "fade",
+                                      }}
+                                    />
+                                    <Stack.Screen
+                                      name='(auth)/tv-season-select-modal'
+                                      options={{
+                                        headerShown: false,
+                                        presentation: "transparentModal",
+                                        animation: "fade",
+                                      }}
+                                    />
+                                    <Stack.Screen
+                                      name='(auth)/tv-series-season-modal'
+                                      options={{
+                                        headerShown: false,
+                                        presentation: "transparentModal",
+                                        animation: "fade",
+                                      }}
+                                    />
+                                    <Stack.Screen
+                                      name='tv-account-action-modal'
+                                      options={{
+                                        headerShown: false,
+                                        presentation: "transparentModal",
+                                        animation: "fade",
+                                      }}
+                                    />
+                                    <Stack.Screen
+                                      name='tv-account-select-modal'
+                                      options={{
+                                        headerShown: false,
+                                        presentation: "transparentModal",
+                                        animation: "fade",
+                                      }}
+                                    />
+                                    <Stack.Screen
+                                      name='(auth)/tv-user-switch-modal'
+                                      options={{
+                                        headerShown: false,
+                                        presentation: "transparentModal",
+                                        animation: "fade",
+                                      }}
+                                    />
+                                  </Stack>
+                                  <Toaster
+                                    duration={4000}
+                                    toastOptions={{
+                                      style: {
+                                        backgroundColor: "#262626",
+                                        borderColor: "#363639",
+                                        borderWidth: 1,
+                                      },
+                                      titleStyle: {
+                                        color: "white",
+                                      },
                                     }}
+                                    closeButton
                                   />
-                                  <Stack.Screen
-                                    name='(auth)/player'
-                                    options={{
-                                      headerShown: false,
-                                      title: "",
-                                      header: () => null,
-                                    }}
-                                  />
-                                  <Stack.Screen
-                                    name='(auth)/now-playing'
-                                    options={{
-                                      headerShown: false,
-                                      presentation: "modal",
-                                      gestureEnabled: true,
-                                    }}
-                                  />
-                                  <Stack.Screen
-                                    name='login'
-                                    options={{
-                                      headerShown: true,
-                                      title: "",
-                                      headerTransparent: Platform.OS === "ios",
-                                    }}
-                                  />
-                                  <Stack.Screen name='+not-found' />
-                                  <Stack.Screen
-                                    name='(auth)/tv-option-modal'
-                                    options={{
-                                      headerShown: false,
-                                      presentation: "transparentModal",
-                                      animation: "fade",
-                                    }}
-                                  />
-                                  <Stack.Screen
-                                    name='(auth)/tv-subtitle-modal'
-                                    options={{
-                                      headerShown: false,
-                                      presentation: "transparentModal",
-                                      animation: "fade",
-                                    }}
-                                  />
-                                  <Stack.Screen
-                                    name='(auth)/tv-request-modal'
-                                    options={{
-                                      headerShown: false,
-                                      presentation: "transparentModal",
-                                      animation: "fade",
-                                    }}
-                                  />
-                                  <Stack.Screen
-                                    name='(auth)/tv-season-select-modal'
-                                    options={{
-                                      headerShown: false,
-                                      presentation: "transparentModal",
-                                      animation: "fade",
-                                    }}
-                                  />
-                                  <Stack.Screen
-                                    name='(auth)/tv-series-season-modal'
-                                    options={{
-                                      headerShown: false,
-                                      presentation: "transparentModal",
-                                      animation: "fade",
-                                    }}
-                                  />
-                                  <Stack.Screen
-                                    name='tv-account-action-modal'
-                                    options={{
-                                      headerShown: false,
-                                      presentation: "transparentModal",
-                                      animation: "fade",
-                                    }}
-                                  />
-                                  <Stack.Screen
-                                    name='tv-account-select-modal'
-                                    options={{
-                                      headerShown: false,
-                                      presentation: "transparentModal",
-                                      animation: "fade",
-                                    }}
-                                  />
-                                  <Stack.Screen
-                                    name='(auth)/tv-user-switch-modal'
-                                    options={{
-                                      headerShown: false,
-                                      presentation: "transparentModal",
-                                      animation: "fade",
-                                    }}
-                                  />
-                                </Stack>
-                                <Toaster
-                                  duration={4000}
-                                  toastOptions={{
-                                    style: {
-                                      backgroundColor: "#262626",
-                                      borderColor: "#363639",
-                                      borderWidth: 1,
-                                    },
-                                    titleStyle: {
-                                      color: "white",
-                                    },
-                                  }}
-                                  closeButton
-                                />
-                                {!Platform.isTV && <GlobalModal />}
-                              </ThemeProvider>
-                            </IntroSheetProvider>
-                          </BottomSheetModalProvider>
-                        </GlobalModalProvider>
-                      </MusicPlayerProvider>
-                    </DownloadProvider>
+                                  {!Platform.isTV && <GlobalModal />}
+                                </ThemeProvider>
+                              </IntroSheetProvider>
+                            </BottomSheetModalProvider>
+                          </GlobalModalProvider>
+                        </MusicPlayerProvider>
+                      </DownloadProvider>
+                    </SyncPlayProvider>
                   </WebSocketProvider>
                 </LogProvider>
               </PlaySettingsProvider>

bun.lock

@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 {
   "lockfileVersion": 1,
-  "configVersion": 1,
   "workspaces": {
     "": {
       "name": "streamyfin",

components/BitRateSheet.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,122 @@
+import { useMemo, useState } from "react";
+import { useTranslation } from "react-i18next";
+import { Platform, TouchableOpacity, View } from "react-native";
+import { Text } from "./common/Text";
+import { FilterSheet } from "./filters/FilterSheet";
+
+export type Bitrate = {
+  key: string;
+  value: number | undefined;
+};
+
+export const BITRATES: Bitrate[] = [
+  {
+    key: "Max",
+    value: undefined,
+  },
+  {
+    key: "8 Mb/s",
+    value: 8000000,
+    height: 1080,
+  },
+  {
+    key: "4 Mb/s",
+    value: 4000000,
+    height: 1080,
+  },
+  {
+    key: "2 Mb/s",
+    value: 2000000,
+  },
+  {
+    key: "1 Mb/s",
+    value: 1000000,
+  },
+  {
+    key: "500 Kb/s",
+    value: 500000,
+  },
+  {
+    key: "250 Kb/s",
+    value: 250000,
+  },
+].sort(
+  (a, b) =>
+    (b.value || Number.POSITIVE_INFINITY) -
+    (a.value || Number.POSITIVE_INFINITY),
+);
+
+interface Props extends React.ComponentProps<typeof View> {
+  onChange: (value: Bitrate) => void;
+  selected?: Bitrate | null;
+  inverted?: boolean | null;
+}
+
+export const BitrateSheet: React.FC<Props> = ({
+  onChange,
+  selected,
+  inverted,
+  ...props
+}) => {
+  const isTv = Platform.isTV;
+  const { t } = useTranslation();
+  const [open, setOpen] = useState(false);
+
+  const sorted = useMemo(() => {
+    if (inverted)
+      return BITRATES.slice().sort(
+        (a, b) =>
+          (a.value || Number.POSITIVE_INFINITY) -
+          (b.value || Number.POSITIVE_INFINITY),
+      );
+    return BITRATES.slice().sort(
+      (a, b) =>
+        (b.value || Number.POSITIVE_INFINITY) -
+        (a.value || Number.POSITIVE_INFINITY),
+    );
+  }, [inverted]);
+
+  if (isTv) return null;
+
+  return (
+    <View
+      className='flex shrink'
+      style={{
+        minWidth: 60,
+        maxWidth: 200,
+      }}
+    >
+      <View className='flex flex-col' {...props}>
+        <Text className='opacity-50 mb-1 text-xs'>
+          {t("item_card.quality")}
+        </Text>
+        <TouchableOpacity
+          className='bg-neutral-900 h-10 rounded-xl border-neutral-800 border px-3 py-2 flex flex-row items-center justify-between'
+          onPress={() => setOpen(true)}
+        >
+          <Text numberOfLines={1}>
+            {BITRATES.find((b) => b.value === selected?.value)?.key}
+          </Text>
+        </TouchableOpacity>
+      </View>
+
+      <FilterSheet
+        open={open}
+        setOpen={setOpen}
+        title={t("item_card.quality")}
+        data={sorted}
+        values={selected ? [selected] : []}
+        multiple={false}
+        searchFilter={(item, query) => {
+          const label = (item as any).key || "";
+          return label.toLowerCase().includes(query.toLowerCase());
+        }}
+        renderItemLabel={(item) => <Text>{(item as any).key || ""}</Text>}
+        set={(vals) => {
+          const chosen = vals[0] as Bitrate | undefined;
+          if (chosen) onChange(chosen);
+        }}
+      />
+    </View>
+  );
+};

components/BitrateSelector.tsx

@@ -10,31 +10,36 @@ export type Bitrate = {
 };
 
 export const BITRATES: Bitrate[] = [
-  { key: "Max", value: undefined },
-  { key: "200 Mb/s", value: 200000000 },
-  { key: "180 Mb/s", value: 180000000 },
-  { key: "140 Mb/s", value: 140000000 },
-  { key: "120 Mb/s", value: 120000000 },
-  { key: "110 Mb/s", value: 110000000 },
-  { key: "100 Mb/s", value: 100000000 },
-  { key: "90 Mb/s", value: 90000000 },
-  { key: "80 Mb/s", value: 80000000 },
-  { key: "70 Mb/s", value: 70000000 },
-  { key: "60 Mb/s", value: 60000000 },
-  { key: "50 Mb/s", value: 50000000 },
-  { key: "40 Mb/s", value: 40000000 },
-  { key: "30 Mb/s", value: 30000000 },
-  { key: "20 Mb/s", value: 20000000 },
-  { key: "15 Mb/s", value: 15000000 },
-  { key: "10 Mb/s", value: 10000000 },
-  { key: "8 Mb/s", value: 8000000 },
-  { key: "5 Mb/s", value: 5000000 },
-  { key: "4 Mb/s", value: 4000000 },
-  { key: "3 Mb/s", value: 3000000 },
-  { key: "2 Mb/s", value: 2000000 },
-  { key: "1 Mb/s", value: 1000000 },
-  { key: "720 Kb/s", value: 720000 },
-  { key: "420 Kb/s", value: 420000 },
+  {
+    key: "Max",
+    value: undefined,
+  },
+  {
+    key: "8 Mb/s",
+    value: 8000000,
+    height: 1080,
+  },
+  {
+    key: "4 Mb/s",
+    value: 4000000,
+    height: 1080,
+  },
+  {
+    key: "2 Mb/s",
+    value: 2000000,
+  },
+  {
+    key: "1 Mb/s",
+    value: 1000000,
+  },
+  {
+    key: "500 Kb/s",
+    value: 500000,
+  },
+  {
+    key: "250 Kb/s",
+    value: 250000,
+  },
 ].sort(
   (a, b) =>
     (b.value || Number.POSITIVE_INFINITY) -

components/Chromecast.tsx

@@ -1,23 +1,15 @@
 import { Feather } from "@expo/vector-icons";
-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 { useCallback, useEffect } 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({
@@ -26,136 +18,23 @@ export function Chromecast({
   background = "transparent",
   ...props
 }) {
-  // Hooks called for their side effects (keep Chromecast session active)
-  useRemoteMediaClient();
-  useCastDevice();
-  const castState = useCastState();
-  useDevices();
+  const client = useRemoteMediaClient();
+  const castDevice = useCastDevice();
+  const devices = useDevices();
+  const sessionManager = GoogleCast.getSessionManager();
   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(() => {
-    let isSubscribed = true;
-    let retryTimeout: NodeJS.Timeout;
-
-    const startDiscoveryWithRetry = async () => {
+    (async () => {
       if (!discoveryManager) {
+        console.warn("DiscoveryManager is not initialized");
         return;
       }
 
-      try {
-        // Stop any existing discovery first
-        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) {
-      // Use Math.random()-based UUID v4 (React Native lacks global crypto)
-      playSessionIdRef.current = "xxxxxxxx-xxxx-4xxx-yxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx".replace(
-        /[xy]/g,
-        (c) => {
-          const r = (Math.random() * 16) | 0;
-          const v = c === "x" ? r : (r & 0x3) | 0x8;
-          return v.toString(16);
-        },
-      );
-      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,
-  ]);
+      await discoveryManager.startDiscovery();
+    })();
+  }, [client, devices, castDevice, sessionManager, discoveryManager]);
 
   // Android requires the cast button to be present for startDiscovery to work
   const AndroidCastButton = useCallback(
@@ -164,92 +43,50 @@ 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' onPress={handlePress} {...props}>
-          <AndroidCastButton />
-          <Feather
-            name='cast'
-            size={22}
-            color={isConnected ? "#a855f7" : "white"}
-          />
-        </Pressable>
-        <ChromecastConnectionMenu
-          visible={showConnectionMenu}
-          onClose={() => setShowConnectionMenu(false)}
-          onDisconnect={handleDisconnect}
-        />
-      </>
+      <Pressable
+        className='mr-4'
+        onPress={() => {
+          if (mediaStatus?.currentItemId) CastContext.showExpandedControls();
+          else CastContext.showCastDialog();
+        }}
+        {...props}
+      >
+        <AndroidCastButton />
+        <Feather name='cast' size={22} color={"white"} />
+      </Pressable>
     );
   }
 
   if (background === "transparent")
     return (
-      <>
-        <RoundButton
-          size='large'
-          className='mr-2'
-          background={false}
-          onPress={handlePress}
-          {...props}
-        >
-          <AndroidCastButton />
-          <Feather
-            name='cast'
-            size={22}
-            color={isConnected ? "#a855f7" : "white"}
-          />
-        </RoundButton>
-        <ChromecastConnectionMenu
-          visible={showConnectionMenu}
-          onClose={() => setShowConnectionMenu(false)}
-          onDisconnect={handleDisconnect}
-        />
-      </>
+      <RoundButton
+        size='large'
+        className='mr-2'
+        background={false}
+        onPress={() => {
+          if (mediaStatus?.currentItemId) CastContext.showExpandedControls();
+          else CastContext.showCastDialog();
+        }}
+        {...props}
+      >
+        <AndroidCastButton />
+        <Feather name='cast' size={22} color={"white"} />
+      </RoundButton>
     );
 
   return (
-    <>
-      <RoundButton size='large' onPress={handlePress} {...props}>
-        <AndroidCastButton />
-        <Feather
-          name='cast'
-          size={22}
-          color={isConnected ? "#a855f7" : "white"}
-        />
-      </RoundButton>
-      <ChromecastConnectionMenu
-        visible={showConnectionMenu}
-        onClose={() => setShowConnectionMenu(false)}
-        onDisconnect={handleDisconnect}
-      />
-    </>
+    <RoundButton
+      size='large'
+      onPress={() => {
+        if (mediaStatus?.currentItemId) CastContext.showExpandedControls();
+        else CastContext.showCastDialog();
+      }}
+      {...props}
+    >
+      <AndroidCastButton />
+      <Feather name='cast' size={22} color={"white"} />
+    </RoundButton>
   );
 }

components/MediaSourceButton.tsx

@@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ import type {
 import { useCallback, useEffect, useMemo, useState } from "react";
 import { useTranslation } from "react-i18next";
 import { ActivityIndicator, TouchableOpacity, View } from "react-native";
-import { BITRATES } from "@/components/BitrateSelector";
 import type { ThemeColors } from "@/hooks/useImageColorsReturn";
+import { BITRATES } from "./BitRateSheet";
 import type { SelectedOptions } from "./ItemContent";
 import { type OptionGroup, PlatformDropdown } from "./PlatformDropdown";
 

components/PlatformDropdown.tsx

@@ -1,13 +1,7 @@
 import { Ionicons } from "@expo/vector-icons";
 import { BottomSheetScrollView } from "@gorhom/bottom-sheet";
-import React, { useEffect, useState } from "react";
-import {
-  type LayoutChangeEvent,
-  Platform,
-  StyleSheet,
-  TouchableOpacity,
-  View,
-} from "react-native";
+import React, { useEffect } from "react";
+import { Platform, StyleSheet, TouchableOpacity, View } from "react-native";
 import { useSafeAreaInsets } from "react-native-safe-area-context";
 import { Text } from "@/components/common/Text";
 import { useGlobalModal } from "@/providers/GlobalModalProvider";
@@ -63,7 +57,6 @@ interface PlatformDropdownProps {
   open?: boolean;
   onOpenChange?: (open: boolean) => void;
   onOptionSelect?: (value?: any) => void;
-  disabled?: boolean;
   expoUIConfig?: {
     hostStyle?: any;
   };
@@ -214,31 +207,10 @@ const PlatformDropdownComponent = ({
   onOpenChange: controlledOnOpenChange,
   onOptionSelect,
   expoUIConfig,
-  // Aliased to avoid shadowing the module-level `disabled` SwiftUI modifier
-  // (from @expo/ui/swift-ui/modifiers) used by the iOS <Menu> renderer below.
-  disabled: isDisabled,
   bottomSheetConfig,
 }: PlatformDropdownProps) => {
   const { showModal, hideModal, isVisible } = useGlobalModal();
 
-  // @expo/ui's <Host> (SDK 55) fills its available space by default, and
-  // `matchContents` doesn't help here: it reports the native Menu's size via
-  // setStyleSize and overrides any explicit size. Instead we measure the
-  // trigger's intrinsic size in plain RN (off-layout) and pin it on the Host.
-  const [triggerSize, setTriggerSize] = useState<{
-    width: number;
-    height: number;
-  } | null>(null);
-
-  const handleMeasureTrigger = (e: LayoutChangeEvent) => {
-    const { width, height } = e.nativeEvent.layout;
-    setTriggerSize((prev) =>
-      prev && prev.width === width && prev.height === height
-        ? prev
-        : { width, height },
-    );
-  };
-
   // Handle controlled open state for Android
   useEffect(() => {
     if (Platform.OS === "android" && controlledOpen === true) {
@@ -269,32 +241,11 @@ const PlatformDropdownComponent = ({
   }, [isVisible, controlledOpen, controlledOnOpenChange]);
 
   if (Platform.OS === "ios" && !Platform.isTV) {
-    if (isDisabled) {
-      return (
-        <View style={{ opacity: 0.5 }} pointerEvents='none'>
-          {trigger || <Text className='text-white'>Open Menu</Text>}
-        </View>
-      );
-    }
-    // Pin the wrapper to the measured trigger size. @expo/ui's <Host> (SDK 55)
-    // fills its parent and reports its own size via setStyleSize, so it can't
-    // size itself to content. If the wrapper has no size, the Host's `flex: 1`
-    // height depends on the parent while the parent depends on the Host — a
-    // circular dependency that collapses to 0 for any selector nested more than
-    // one level deep (so only the first, shallowest dropdown stays visible).
-    // Giving the wrapper the measured size breaks the cycle; the Host then
-    // fills a concrete box.
+    // @expo/ui's <Host> can't size to content, so an in-flow invisible copy of
+    // the trigger sizes the wrapper while the Host overlays the real Menu.
     return (
-      <View style={triggerSize ?? { opacity: 0 }}>
-        {/* Hidden measurer: lays the trigger out off-flow to capture its
-            intrinsic size. Absolutely positioned WITHOUT right/bottom so it
-            sizes to the trigger's content rather than to its parent. */}
-        <View
-          style={{ position: "absolute", top: 0, left: 0, opacity: 0 }}
-          pointerEvents='none'
-          aria-hidden
-          onLayout={handleMeasureTrigger}
-        >
+      <View>
+        <View pointerEvents='none' aria-hidden style={{ opacity: 0 }}>
           {trigger}
         </View>
         <Host style={[StyleSheet.absoluteFill, expoUIConfig?.hostStyle as any]}>
@@ -428,14 +379,8 @@ const PlatformDropdownComponent = ({
   };
 
   return (
-    <TouchableOpacity
-      onPress={handlePress}
-      activeOpacity={0.7}
-      disabled={isDisabled}
-    >
-      <View style={isDisabled ? { opacity: 0.5 } : undefined}>
-        {trigger || <Text className='text-white'>Open Menu</Text>}
-      </View>
+    <TouchableOpacity onPress={handlePress} activeOpacity={0.7}>
+      {trigger || <Text className='text-white'>Open Menu</Text>}
     </TouchableOpacity>
   );
 };

components/PlayButton.tsx

@@ -8,9 +8,8 @@ import { useTranslation } from "react-i18next";
 import { Alert, Platform, TouchableOpacity, View } from "react-native";
 import CastContext, {
   CastButton,
-  MediaPlayerState,
+  MediaStreamType,
   PlayServicesState,
-  useCastDevice,
   useMediaStatus,
   useRemoteMediaClient,
 } from "react-native-google-cast";
@@ -24,17 +23,20 @@ import Animated, {
   useSharedValue,
   withTiming,
 } from "react-native-reanimated";
-import useRouter from "@/hooks/useAppRouter";
-import { useHaptic } from "@/hooks/useHaptic";
 import type { ThemeColors } from "@/hooks/useImageColorsReturn";
+import { usePlayerItemNavigation } from "@/hooks/usePlayerItemNavigation";
 import { getDownloadedItemById } from "@/providers/Downloads/database";
 import { useGlobalModal } from "@/providers/GlobalModalProvider";
 import { apiAtom, userAtom } from "@/providers/JellyfinProvider";
 import { useOfflineMode } from "@/providers/OfflineModeProvider";
 import { itemThemeColorAtom } from "@/utils/atoms/primaryColor";
 import { useSettings } from "@/utils/atoms/settings";
-import { loadCastMedia } from "@/utils/casting/castLoad";
+import { getParentBackdropImageUrl } from "@/utils/jellyfin/image/getParentBackdropImageUrl";
+import { getPrimaryImageUrl } from "@/utils/jellyfin/image/getPrimaryImageUrl";
+import { getStreamUrl } from "@/utils/jellyfin/media/getStreamUrl";
 import { runtimeTicksToMinutes } from "@/utils/time";
+import { chromecast } from "../utils/profiles/chromecast";
+import { chromecasth265 } from "../utils/profiles/chromecasth265";
 import { Button } from "./Button";
 import { Text } from "./common/Text";
 import type { SelectedOptions } from "./ItemContent";
@@ -56,7 +58,6 @@ export const PlayButton: React.FC<Props> = ({
   const isOffline = useOfflineMode();
   const { showActionSheetWithOptions } = useActionSheet();
   const client = useRemoteMediaClient();
-  const castDevice = useCastDevice();
   const mediaStatus = useMediaStatus();
   const { t } = useTranslation();
   const { showModal, hideModal } = useGlobalModal();
@@ -65,55 +66,48 @@ export const PlayButton: React.FC<Props> = ({
   const api = useAtomValue(apiAtom);
   const user = useAtomValue(userAtom);
 
+  // Single source of truth for all player navigation — SyncPlay,
+  // offline-vs-stream resolution, and the autoplay counter reset all
+  // live inside `playItem`.
+  const { playItem } = usePlayerItemNavigation();
+
   // Use colors prop if provided, otherwise fallback to global atom
   const effectiveColors = colors || globalColorAtom;
 
-  const router = useRouter();
-
   const startWidth = useSharedValue(0);
   const targetWidth = useSharedValue(0);
   const endColor = useSharedValue(effectiveColors);
   const startColor = useSharedValue(effectiveColors);
   const widthProgress = useSharedValue(0);
   const colorChangeProgress = useSharedValue(0);
-  const { settings, updateSettings } = useSettings();
-  const lightHapticFeedback = useHaptic("light");
+  const { settings } = useSettings();
 
   const goToPlayer = useCallback(
-    (q: string) => {
-      if (settings.maxAutoPlayEpisodeCount.value !== -1) {
-        updateSettings({ autoPlayEpisodeCount: 0 });
-      }
-      router.push(`/player/direct-player?${q}`);
+    (opts: Parameters<typeof playItem>[1]) => {
+      void playItem(item, opts);
     },
-    [router, isOffline],
+    [item, playItem],
   );
 
   const handleNormalPlayFlow = useCallback(async () => {
     if (!item) return;
 
-    const queryParams = new URLSearchParams({
-      itemId: item.Id!,
-      audioIndex: selectedOptions.audioIndex?.toString() ?? "",
-      subtitleIndex: selectedOptions.subtitleIndex?.toString() ?? "",
-      mediaSourceId: selectedOptions.mediaSource?.Id ?? "",
-      bitrateValue: selectedOptions.bitrate?.value?.toString() ?? "",
-      playbackPosition: item.UserData?.PlaybackPositionTicks?.toString() ?? "0",
-      offline: isOffline ? "true" : "false",
-    });
-
-    const queryString = queryParams.toString();
+    // Default play options derived from the page's track / source / bitrate
+    // pickers. `playItem` handles SyncPlay broadcasting and offline-vs-online
+    // routing; we just need to pick a destination (device vs Chromecast).
+    const defaultOpts = {
+      audioIndex: selectedOptions.audioIndex,
+      subtitleIndex: selectedOptions.subtitleIndex,
+      mediaSourceId: selectedOptions.mediaSource?.Id ?? undefined,
+      bitrateValue: selectedOptions.bitrate?.value,
+    };
 
     if (!client) {
-      goToPlayer(queryString);
+      goToPlayer(defaultOpts);
       return;
     }
 
-    const options = [
-      t("casting_player.chromecast"),
-      t("casting_player.device"),
-      t("casting_player.cancel"),
-    ];
+    const options = ["Chromecast", "Device", "Cancel"];
     const cancelButtonIndex = 2;
     showActionSheetWithOptions(
       {
@@ -122,14 +116,9 @@ export const PlayButton: React.FC<Props> = ({
       },
       async (selectedIndex: number | undefined) => {
         if (!api) return;
-        // 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 currentTitle = mediaStatus?.mediaInfo?.metadata?.title;
         const isOpeningCurrentlyPlayingMedia =
-          isMediaActive && currentContentId && currentContentId === item?.Id;
+          currentTitle && currentTitle === item?.Name;
 
         switch (selectedIndex) {
           case 0:
@@ -137,8 +126,30 @@ export const PlayButton: React.FC<Props> = ({
               if (state && state !== PlayServicesState.SUCCESS) {
                 CastContext.showPlayServicesErrorDialog(state);
               } else {
-                if (!api || !user?.Id || !item?.Id) {
-                  console.warn("Missing parameters for Chromecast streaming");
+                // Check if user wants H265 for Chromecast
+                const enableH265 = settings.enableH265ForChromecast;
+
+                // Validate required parameters before calling getStreamUrl
+                if (!api) {
+                  console.warn("API not available for Chromecast streaming");
+                  Alert.alert(
+                    t("player.client_error"),
+                    t("player.missing_parameters"),
+                  );
+                  return;
+                }
+                if (!user?.Id) {
+                  console.warn(
+                    "User not authenticated for Chromecast streaming",
+                  );
+                  Alert.alert(
+                    t("player.client_error"),
+                    t("player.missing_parameters"),
+                  );
+                  return;
+                }
+                if (!item?.Id) {
+                  console.warn("Item not available for Chromecast streaming");
                   Alert.alert(
                     t("player.client_error"),
                     t("player.missing_parameters"),
@@ -146,43 +157,116 @@ export const PlayButton: React.FC<Props> = ({
                   return;
                 }
 
-                const startPositionMs =
-                  (item.UserData?.PlaybackPositionTicks ?? 0) / 10000;
-
-                const result = await loadCastMedia({
-                  client,
-                  device: castDevice,
-                  api,
-                  item,
-                  userId: user.Id,
-                  profileMode: settings.chromecastProfile,
-                  maxBitrateSetting: settings.chromecastMaxBitrate,
-                  options: {
+                // Get a new URL with the Chromecast device profile
+                try {
+                  const data = await getStreamUrl({
+                    api,
+                    item,
+                    deviceProfile: enableH265 ? chromecasth265 : chromecast,
+                    startTimeTicks: item?.UserData?.PlaybackPositionTicks ?? 0,
+                    userId: user.Id,
                     audioStreamIndex: selectedOptions.audioIndex,
+                    maxStreamingBitrate: selectedOptions.bitrate?.value,
+                    mediaSourceId: selectedOptions.mediaSource?.Id,
                     subtitleStreamIndex: selectedOptions.subtitleIndex,
-                    maxBitrate: selectedOptions.bitrate?.value,
-                    mediaSourceId: selectedOptions.mediaSource?.Id ?? undefined,
-                    startPositionMs,
-                  },
-                });
+                  });
 
-                if (!result.ok) {
-                  console.error("[PlayButton] cast load failed:", result.error);
-                  Alert.alert(
-                    t("player.client_error"),
-                    t("player.could_not_create_stream_for_chromecast"),
-                  );
-                  return;
-                }
+                  console.log("URL: ", data?.url, enableH265);
 
-                if (!isOpeningCurrentlyPlayingMedia) {
-                  router.push("/casting-player");
+                  if (!data?.url) {
+                    console.warn("No URL returned from getStreamUrl", data);
+                    Alert.alert(
+                      t("player.client_error"),
+                      t("player.could_not_create_stream_for_chromecast"),
+                    );
+                    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: {
+                        contentId: item.Id,
+                        contentUrl: data?.url,
+                        contentType: "video/mp4",
+                        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(() => {
+                      // state is already set when reopening current media, so skip it here.
+                      if (isOpeningCurrentlyPlayingMedia) {
+                        return;
+                      }
+                      CastContext.showExpandedControls();
+                    });
+                } catch (e) {
+                  console.log(e);
                 }
               }
             });
             break;
           case 1:
-            goToPlayer(queryString);
+            goToPlayer(defaultOpts);
             break;
           case cancelButtonIndex:
             break;
@@ -192,36 +276,24 @@ export const PlayButton: React.FC<Props> = ({
   }, [
     item,
     client,
-    castDevice,
-    settings,
     api,
     user,
-    router,
     showActionSheetWithOptions,
     mediaStatus,
     selectedOptions,
     goToPlayer,
-    isOffline,
     t,
   ]);
 
   const onPress = useCallback(async () => {
     if (!item) return;
 
-    lightHapticFeedback();
-
     // Check if item is downloaded
     const downloadedItem = item.Id ? getDownloadedItemById(item.Id) : undefined;
 
     // If already in offline mode, play downloaded file directly
     if (isOffline && downloadedItem) {
-      const queryParams = new URLSearchParams({
-        itemId: item.Id!,
-        offline: "true",
-        playbackPosition:
-          item.UserData?.PlaybackPositionTicks?.toString() ?? "0",
-      });
-      goToPlayer(queryParams.toString());
+      goToPlayer({ forceOffline: true });
       return;
     }
 
@@ -244,13 +316,7 @@ export const PlayButton: React.FC<Props> = ({
                 <Button
                   onPress={() => {
                     hideModal();
-                    const queryParams = new URLSearchParams({
-                      itemId: item.Id!,
-                      offline: "true",
-                      playbackPosition:
-                        item.UserData?.PlaybackPositionTicks?.toString() ?? "0",
-                    });
-                    goToPlayer(queryParams.toString());
+                    goToPlayer({ forceOffline: true });
                   }}
                   color='purple'
                 >
@@ -287,13 +353,7 @@ export const PlayButton: React.FC<Props> = ({
             {
               text: t("player.downloaded_file_yes"),
               onPress: () => {
-                const queryParams = new URLSearchParams({
-                  itemId: item.Id!,
-                  offline: "true",
-                  playbackPosition:
-                    item.UserData?.PlaybackPositionTicks?.toString() ?? "0",
-                });
-                goToPlayer(queryParams.toString());
+                goToPlayer({ forceOffline: true });
               },
               isPreferred: true,
             },
@@ -317,13 +377,12 @@ export const PlayButton: React.FC<Props> = ({
     handleNormalPlayFlow();
   }, [
     item,
-    lightHapticFeedback,
+    isOffline,
     handleNormalPlayFlow,
     goToPlayer,
     t,
     showModal,
     hideModal,
-    effectiveColors,
   ]);
 
   const derivedTargetWidth = useDerivedValue(() => {

components/casting/CastAutoplayWatcher.tsx

@@ -1,12 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * Always-mounted host for the Chromecast autoplay watcher. Renders nothing —
- * it exists only to run `useCastAutoplay` for the app's lifetime, so autoplay
- * fires regardless of which screen is open.
- */
-
-import { useCastAutoplay } from "@/hooks/useCastAutoplay";
-
-export function CastAutoplayWatcher() {
-  useCastAutoplay();
-  return null;
-}

components/casting/CastingMiniPlayer.tsx

@@ -1,358 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * Unified Casting Mini Player
- * Works with all supported casting protocols
- */
-
-import { Ionicons } from "@expo/vector-icons";
-import { Image } from "expo-image";
-import { router } from "expo-router";
-import { useAtomValue } from "jotai";
-import React, { useEffect, useMemo, useRef, useState } from "react";
-import { 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 { CastTrickplayBubble } from "@/components/casting/player/CastTrickplayBubble";
-import { Text } from "@/components/common/Text";
-import { useCastPlayerItem } from "@/hooks/useCastPlayerItem";
-import { useTrickplay } from "@/hooks/useTrickplay";
-import { apiAtom, userAtom } from "@/providers/JellyfinProvider";
-import { formatTime, 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 user = useAtomValue(userAtom);
-  const insets = useSafeAreaInsets();
-  const castDevice = useCastDevice();
-  const mediaStatus = useMediaStatus();
-  const remoteMediaClient = useRemoteMediaClient();
-
-  const { currentItem } = useCastPlayerItem({ api, user, mediaStatus });
-
-  // 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 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 });
-          }}
-          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={() => (
-            <CastTrickplayBubble
-              trickPlayUrl={trickPlayUrl}
-              trickplayInfo={trickplayInfo}
-              trickplayTime={trickplayTime}
-              tileWidth={190}
-            />
-          )}
-          bubbleMaxWidth={190}
-          bubbleWidth={190}
-          bubbleTranslateY={-20}
-          sliderHeight={3}
-          thumbWidth={14}
-          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>
-
-          {/* Stop button */}
-          <Pressable
-            onPress={(e) => {
-              e.stopPropagation();
-              remoteMediaClient?.stop()?.catch((error: unknown) => {
-                console.error("[CastingMiniPlayer] Stop error:", error);
-              });
-            }}
-            style={{ padding: 8 }}
-          >
-            <Ionicons name='stop' size={24} color='white' />
-          </Pressable>
-
-          {/* 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/casting/player/CastPlayerEpisodeControls.tsx

@@ -1,175 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * Casting Player Episode Controls
- * Fixed control row: episode list, previous, next, stop.
- * Episode-specific buttons (list / previous / next) are conditional;
- * Stop is always rendered so movies still get a Stop button.
- */
-
-import { Ionicons } from "@expo/vector-icons";
-import type { BaseItemDto } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client";
-import type { ImperativeRouter } from "expo-router";
-import { useTranslation } from "react-i18next";
-import { Pressable, View } from "react-native";
-import type { RemoteMediaClient } from "react-native-google-cast";
-import { Text } from "@/components/common/Text";
-
-interface CastPlayerEpisodeControlsProps {
-  /** Bottom safe-area inset, used to offset the fixed control row. */
-  insetBottom: number;
-  /** Id of the currently playing episode. */
-  currentItemId: BaseItemDto["Id"];
-  /** Full episode list for the series. */
-  episodes: BaseItemDto[];
-  /** Next episode in the list, or null if none. */
-  nextEpisode: BaseItemDto | null;
-  /** Remote media client, or null when no session. */
-  remoteMediaClient: RemoteMediaClient | null;
-  /** Open the episode list modal. */
-  onPressEpisodes: () => void;
-  /** Whether the current item exposes chapter markers. */
-  hasChapters: boolean;
-  /** Open the chapter list modal. */
-  onPressChapters: () => void;
-  /** Load a different episode on the Chromecast. */
-  loadEpisode: (episode: BaseItemDto) => Promise<void>;
-  /** Expo Router instance for navigation on stop. */
-  router: ImperativeRouter;
-}
-
-export function CastPlayerEpisodeControls({
-  insetBottom,
-  currentItemId,
-  episodes,
-  nextEpisode,
-  remoteMediaClient,
-  onPressEpisodes,
-  hasChapters,
-  onPressChapters,
-  loadEpisode,
-  router,
-}: CastPlayerEpisodeControlsProps) {
-  const { t } = useTranslation();
-
-  const hasEpisodeList = episodes.length > 0;
-  const hasPrevious = episodes.findIndex((ep) => ep.Id === currentItemId) > 0;
-  const hasNext = nextEpisode != null;
-
-  // Count of buttons actually rendered (Stop is always rendered).
-  const buttonCount =
-    1 +
-    (hasEpisodeList ? 1 : 0) +
-    (hasChapters ? 1 : 0) +
-    (hasPrevious ? 1 : 0) +
-    (hasNext ? 1 : 0);
-
-  // When Stop is the only button (movies), render it full-width with a label.
-  const isLoneStop = buttonCount === 1;
-
-  // Each button stretches evenly only when the row holds more than one;
-  // a lone Stop button keeps its intrinsic size and stays centered.
-  const buttonStyle = {
-    ...(buttonCount > 1 ? { flex: 1 } : {}),
-    backgroundColor: "#1a1a1a",
-    padding: 12,
-    borderRadius: 12,
-    flexDirection: "row" as const,
-    justifyContent: "center" as const,
-    alignItems: "center" as const,
-  };
-
-  return (
-    <View
-      style={{
-        position: "absolute",
-        bottom: insetBottom + 200,
-        left: 0,
-        right: 0,
-        flexDirection: "row",
-        justifyContent: "center",
-        alignItems: "center",
-        gap: 16,
-        paddingHorizontal: 20,
-      }}
-    >
-      {/* Episodes button - only rendered when an episode list exists (not for movies) */}
-      {hasEpisodeList && (
-        <Pressable onPress={onPressEpisodes} style={buttonStyle}>
-          <Ionicons name='list' size={22} color='white' />
-        </Pressable>
-      )}
-
-      {/* Chapter list button - rendered for both episodes and movies when chapters exist */}
-      {hasChapters && (
-        <Pressable onPress={onPressChapters} style={buttonStyle}>
-          <Ionicons name='bookmarks' size={22} color='white' />
-        </Pressable>
-      )}
-
-      {/* Previous episode button - only rendered when a previous episode exists */}
-      {hasPrevious && (
-        <Pressable
-          onPress={async () => {
-            const currentIndex = episodes.findIndex(
-              (ep) => ep.Id === currentItemId,
-            );
-            if (currentIndex > 0) {
-              await loadEpisode(episodes[currentIndex - 1]);
-            }
-          }}
-          style={buttonStyle}
-        >
-          <Ionicons name='play-skip-back' size={22} color='white' />
-        </Pressable>
-      )}
-
-      {/* Next episode button - only rendered when a next episode exists */}
-      {hasNext && (
-        <Pressable
-          onPress={async () => {
-            if (nextEpisode) {
-              await loadEpisode(nextEpisode);
-            }
-          }}
-          style={buttonStyle}
-        >
-          <Ionicons name='play-skip-forward' size={22} color='white' />
-        </Pressable>
-      )}
-
-      {/* Stop playback button - always rendered; stops media but stays connected to Chromecast */}
-      <Pressable
-        onPress={async () => {
-          try {
-            // Stop the current media playback (don't disconnect from Chromecast)
-            if (remoteMediaClient) {
-              await remoteMediaClient.stop();
-            }
-
-            // Navigate back/close the player (mini player will disappear since no media is playing)
-            if (router.canGoBack()) {
-              router.back();
-            } else {
-              router.replace("/(auth)/(tabs)/(home)/");
-            }
-          } catch (error) {
-            console.error("[Casting Player] Error stopping playback:", error);
-            // Navigate anyway
-            if (router.canGoBack()) {
-              router.back();
-            } else {
-              router.replace("/(auth)/(tabs)/(home)/");
-            }
-          }
-        }}
-        style={[buttonStyle, isLoneStop && { flex: 1, gap: 8 }]}
-      >
-        <Ionicons name='stop-circle' size={22} color='white' />
-        {isLoneStop && (
-          <Text style={{ color: "white", fontSize: 15, fontWeight: "600" }}>
-            {t("casting_player.stop")}
-          </Text>
-        )}
-      </Pressable>
-    </View>
-  );
-}

components/casting/player/CastPlayerHeader.tsx

@@ -1,94 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * Casting Player Header
- * Fixed top bar: dismiss button, connection indicator, settings button.
- */
-
-import { Ionicons } from "@expo/vector-icons";
-import type { TFunction } from "i18next";
-import { Pressable, View } from "react-native";
-import { Text } from "@/components/common/Text";
-
-interface CastPlayerHeaderProps {
-  /** Top safe-area inset, used to offset the fixed header. */
-  insetTop: number;
-  /** Streamyfin protocol accent color. */
-  protocolColor: string;
-  /** Friendly name of the connected cast device, or null. */
-  currentDevice: string | null;
-  /** Translation function. */
-  t: TFunction;
-  /** Dismiss the casting player modal. */
-  onDismiss: () => void;
-  /** Open the device sheet (connection indicator press). */
-  onPressConnectionIndicator: () => void;
-  /** Open the settings menu. */
-  onPressSettings: () => void;
-}
-
-export function CastPlayerHeader({
-  insetTop,
-  protocolColor,
-  currentDevice,
-  t,
-  onDismiss,
-  onPressConnectionIndicator,
-  onPressSettings,
-}: CastPlayerHeaderProps) {
-  return (
-    <View
-      style={{
-        position: "absolute",
-        top: insetTop + 8,
-        left: 20,
-        right: 20,
-        flexDirection: "row",
-        justifyContent: "space-between",
-        alignItems: "center",
-        zIndex: 100,
-      }}
-    >
-      <Pressable onPress={onDismiss} style={{ padding: 8, marginLeft: -8 }}>
-        <Ionicons name='chevron-down' size={32} color='white' />
-      </Pressable>
-
-      {/* Connection indicator */}
-      <Pressable
-        onPress={onPressConnectionIndicator}
-        style={{
-          flexDirection: "row",
-          alignItems: "center",
-          gap: 6,
-          paddingHorizontal: 12,
-          paddingVertical: 6,
-          backgroundColor: "#1a1a1a",
-          borderRadius: 16,
-        }}
-      >
-        <View
-          style={{
-            width: 8,
-            height: 8,
-            borderRadius: 4,
-            backgroundColor: protocolColor,
-          }}
-        />
-        <Text
-          style={{
-            color: protocolColor,
-            fontSize: 14,
-            fontWeight: "500",
-          }}
-        >
-          {currentDevice || t("casting_player.unknown_device")}
-        </Text>
-      </Pressable>
-
-      <Pressable
-        onPress={onPressSettings}
-        style={{ padding: 8, marginRight: -8 }}
-      >
-        <Ionicons name='settings-outline' size={24} color='white' />
-      </Pressable>
-    </View>
-  );
-}

components/casting/player/CastPlayerPoster.tsx

@@ -1,176 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * Casting Player Poster
- * Poster image with empty-state fallback, skip intro/credits bar, and buffering overlay.
- */
-
-import { Ionicons } from "@expo/vector-icons";
-import { Image } from "expo-image";
-import type { TFunction } from "i18next";
-import { ActivityIndicator, Pressable, View } from "react-native";
-import {
-  MediaPlayerState,
-  type MediaStatus,
-  type RemoteMediaClient,
-} from "react-native-google-cast";
-import type { useChromecastSegments } from "@/components/chromecast/hooks/useChromecastSegments";
-import { Text } from "@/components/common/Text";
-
-type ChromecastSegments = ReturnType<typeof useChromecastSegments>;
-
-interface CastPlayerPosterProps {
-  /** Poster image URL, or null when unavailable. */
-  posterUrl: string | null;
-  /** Whether the cast media is currently buffering. */
-  isBuffering: boolean;
-  /** The current playback segment (intro/credits/etc.), or null. */
-  currentSegment: ChromecastSegments["currentSegment"];
-  /** Skip the intro segment. */
-  skipIntro: ChromecastSegments["skipIntro"];
-  /** Skip the credits segment. */
-  skipCredits: ChromecastSegments["skipCredits"];
-  /** Skip the current generic segment. */
-  skipSegment: ChromecastSegments["skipSegment"];
-  /** The remote media client, or null when no session. */
-  remoteMediaClient: RemoteMediaClient | null;
-  /** Raw Chromecast media status. */
-  mediaStatus: MediaStatus | null;
-  /** Theme accent color. */
-  protocolColor: string;
-  /** Translation function. */
-  t: TFunction;
-}
-
-export function CastPlayerPoster({
-  posterUrl,
-  isBuffering,
-  currentSegment,
-  skipIntro,
-  skipCredits,
-  skipSegment,
-  remoteMediaClient,
-  mediaStatus,
-  protocolColor,
-  t,
-}: CastPlayerPosterProps) {
-  return (
-    <View
-      style={{
-        alignItems: "center",
-        marginBottom: 40,
-      }}
-    >
-      <View
-        style={{
-          width: 280,
-          height: 420,
-          borderRadius: 12,
-          overflow: "hidden",
-          position: "relative",
-        }}
-      >
-        {posterUrl ? (
-          <Image
-            source={{ uri: posterUrl }}
-            style={{ width: "100%", height: "100%" }}
-            contentFit='cover'
-          />
-        ) : (
-          <View
-            style={{
-              width: "100%",
-              height: "100%",
-              backgroundColor: "#1a1a1a",
-              justifyContent: "center",
-              alignItems: "center",
-            }}
-          >
-            <Ionicons name='film-outline' size={64} color='#333' />
-          </View>
-        )}
-
-        {/* Skip intro/credits bar at bottom of poster */}
-        {currentSegment && (
-          <Pressable
-            onPress={async () => {
-              if (!remoteMediaClient) return;
-              try {
-                const seekFn = async (positionMs: number) => {
-                  if (
-                    mediaStatus?.playerState === MediaPlayerState.PLAYING ||
-                    mediaStatus?.playerState === MediaPlayerState.PAUSED
-                  ) {
-                    await remoteMediaClient.seek({
-                      position: positionMs / 1000,
-                    });
-                  }
-                };
-                if (currentSegment.type === "intro") {
-                  await skipIntro(seekFn);
-                } else if (currentSegment.type === "credits") {
-                  await skipCredits(seekFn);
-                } else {
-                  await skipSegment(seekFn);
-                }
-              } catch (error) {
-                console.error("[Casting Player] Skip error:", error);
-              }
-            }}
-            style={{
-              position: "absolute",
-              bottom: 0,
-              left: 0,
-              right: 0,
-              backgroundColor: protocolColor,
-              paddingVertical: 12,
-              paddingHorizontal: 16,
-              flexDirection: "row",
-              alignItems: "center",
-              justifyContent: "center",
-              gap: 8,
-            }}
-          >
-            <Ionicons name='play-skip-forward' size={18} color='white' />
-            <Text
-              style={{
-                color: "white",
-                fontSize: 14,
-                fontWeight: "600",
-              }}
-            >
-              {t(
-                `player.skip_${currentSegment.type === "credits" ? "outro" : currentSegment.type}`,
-              )}
-            </Text>
-          </Pressable>
-        )}
-
-        {/* Buffering overlay */}
-        {isBuffering && (
-          <View
-            style={{
-              position: "absolute",
-              top: 0,
-              left: 0,
-              right: 0,
-              bottom: 0,
-              backgroundColor: "rgba(0,0,0,0.7)",
-              justifyContent: "center",
-              alignItems: "center",
-            }}
-          >
-            <ActivityIndicator size='large' color={protocolColor} />
-            <Text
-              style={{
-                color: "white",
-                fontSize: 16,
-                marginTop: 16,
-              }}
-            >
-              {t("casting_player.buffering")}
-            </Text>
-          </View>
-        )}
-      </View>
-    </View>
-  );
-}

components/casting/player/CastPlayerProgressBar.tsx

@@ -1,163 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * Casting Player Progress Bar
- * Progress slider with trickplay preview bubble and current/end time display.
- */
-
-import type { ChapterInfo } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client/models";
-import type { TFunction } from "i18next";
-import { Text, View } from "react-native";
-import { Slider } from "react-native-awesome-slider";
-import type { RemoteMediaClient } from "react-native-google-cast";
-import type { SharedValue } from "react-native-reanimated";
-import { CastTrickplayBubble } from "@/components/casting/player/CastTrickplayBubble";
-import { ChapterTicks } from "@/components/chapters/ChapterTicks";
-import type { useTrickplay } from "@/hooks/useTrickplay";
-import { calculateEndingTime, formatTime } from "@/utils/casting/helpers";
-import { chapterMarkers } from "@/utils/chapters";
-import { msToTicks, ticksToSeconds } from "@/utils/time";
-
-type TrickplayReturn = ReturnType<typeof useTrickplay>;
-
-interface CastPlayerProgressBarProps {
-  /** Shared value tracking the slider progress, in milliseconds. */
-  sliderProgress: SharedValue<number>;
-  /** Shared value for the slider minimum, in milliseconds. */
-  sliderMin: SharedValue<number>;
-  /** Shared value for the slider maximum, in milliseconds. */
-  sliderMax: SharedValue<number>;
-  /** Mutable ref flag set true while the user is scrubbing. */
-  isScrubbing: { current: boolean };
-  /** Trickplay time display state for the bubble. */
-  trickplayTime: { hours: number; minutes: number; seconds: number };
-  /** Updates the trickplay time display state. */
-  setTrickplayTime: (time: {
-    hours: number;
-    minutes: number;
-    seconds: number;
-  }) => void;
-  /** Current trickplay image URL/coordinates, or null. */
-  trickPlayUrl: TrickplayReturn["trickPlayUrl"];
-  /** Computes the trickplay URL for a given progress in ticks. */
-  calculateTrickplayUrl: TrickplayReturn["calculateTrickplayUrl"];
-  /** Parsed trickplay metadata, or null. */
-  trickplayInfo: TrickplayReturn["trickplayInfo"];
-  /** Current playback progress, in seconds. */
-  progress: number;
-  /** Total media duration, in seconds. */
-  duration: number;
-  /** Remote media client, or null when no session. */
-  remoteMediaClient: RemoteMediaClient | null;
-  /** Theme color used for the slider track and bubbles. */
-  protocolColor: string;
-  /** Chapter markers for the current item, or null/undefined if none. */
-  chapters?: ChapterInfo[] | null;
-  /** Translation function. */
-  t: TFunction;
-}
-
-export function CastPlayerProgressBar({
-  sliderProgress,
-  sliderMin,
-  sliderMax,
-  isScrubbing,
-  trickplayTime,
-  setTrickplayTime,
-  trickPlayUrl,
-  calculateTrickplayUrl,
-  trickplayInfo,
-  progress,
-  duration,
-  remoteMediaClient,
-  protocolColor,
-  chapters,
-  t,
-}: CastPlayerProgressBarProps) {
-  return (
-    <>
-      {/* Progress slider with trickplay preview */}
-      <View style={{ marginTop: 8, height: 40 }}>
-        <Slider
-          style={{ width: "100%", height: 40 }}
-          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 });
-          }}
-          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("[Casting Player] Seek error:", error);
-                });
-            }
-          }}
-          renderBubble={() => (
-            <CastTrickplayBubble
-              trickPlayUrl={trickPlayUrl}
-              trickplayInfo={trickplayInfo}
-              trickplayTime={trickplayTime}
-              tileWidth={220}
-            />
-          )}
-          bubbleMaxWidth={220}
-          bubbleWidth={220}
-          bubbleTranslateY={-20}
-          sliderHeight={6}
-          thumbWidth={16}
-          panHitSlop={{ top: 12, bottom: 12, left: 10, right: 10 }}
-        />
-        <ChapterTicks
-          markers={chapterMarkers(chapters, duration * 1000)}
-          height={4}
-          color='#cccccc'
-        />
-      </View>
-
-      {/* Time display */}
-      <View
-        style={{
-          flexDirection: "row",
-          justifyContent: "space-between",
-          marginBottom: 24,
-        }}
-      >
-        <Text style={{ color: "#999", fontSize: 13 }}>
-          {formatTime(progress * 1000)}
-        </Text>
-        <Text style={{ color: "#999", fontSize: 13 }}>
-          {t("casting_player.ending_at", {
-            time: calculateEndingTime(progress * 1000, duration * 1000),
-          })}
-        </Text>
-        <Text style={{ color: "#999", fontSize: 13 }}>
-          {formatTime(duration * 1000)}
-        </Text>
-      </View>
-    </>
-  );
-}

components/casting/player/CastPlayerTitle.tsx

@@ -1,72 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * Casting Player Title Area
- * Fixed title bar: item title and optional grey episode/season info.
- */
-
-import type { BaseItemDto } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client";
-import type { TFunction } from "i18next";
-import { View } from "react-native";
-import { Text } from "@/components/common/Text";
-import { truncateTitle } from "@/utils/casting/helpers";
-
-interface CastPlayerTitleProps {
-  /** Top safe-area inset, used to offset the fixed title area. */
-  insetTop: number;
-  /** The currently playing item. */
-  currentItem: BaseItemDto;
-  /** Translation function. */
-  t: TFunction;
-}
-
-export function CastPlayerTitle({
-  insetTop,
-  currentItem,
-  t,
-}: CastPlayerTitleProps) {
-  return (
-    <View
-      style={{
-        position: "absolute",
-        top: insetTop + 50,
-        left: 0,
-        right: 0,
-        zIndex: 95,
-        alignItems: "center",
-        backgroundColor: "rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8)",
-        paddingVertical: 16,
-        paddingHorizontal: 20,
-      }}
-    >
-      {/* Title */}
-      <Text
-        style={{
-          color: "white",
-          fontSize: 20,
-          fontWeight: "700",
-          textAlign: "center",
-          marginBottom: 6,
-        }}
-      >
-        {truncateTitle(currentItem.Name || t("casting_player.unknown"), 50)}
-      </Text>
-
-      {/* Grey episode/season info */}
-      {currentItem.Type === "Episode" &&
-        currentItem.ParentIndexNumber !== undefined &&
-        currentItem.IndexNumber !== undefined && (
-          <Text
-            style={{
-              color: "#999",
-              fontSize: 15,
-              textAlign: "center",
-            }}
-          >
-            {t("casting_player.season_episode_format", {
-              season: currentItem.ParentIndexNumber,
-              episode: currentItem.IndexNumber,
-            })}
-          </Text>
-        )}
-    </View>
-  );
-}

components/casting/player/CastPlayerTransportControls.tsx

@@ -1,122 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * Casting Player Transport Controls
- * Playback transport row: rewind, play/pause, forward.
- */
-
-import { Ionicons } from "@expo/vector-icons";
-import { Pressable, View } from "react-native";
-import { Text } from "@/components/common/Text";
-
-interface CastPlayerTransportControlsProps {
-  /** Whether playback is currently playing. */
-  isPlaying: boolean;
-  /** Toggle play/pause on the Chromecast. */
-  togglePlayPause: () => Promise<void>;
-  /** Skip backward by the given number of seconds. */
-  skipBackward: (seconds: number) => Promise<void>;
-  /** Skip forward by the given number of seconds. */
-  skipForward: (seconds: number) => Promise<void>;
-  /** Configured rewind skip time in seconds, shown on the rewind button. */
-  rewindSkipTime: number | null | undefined;
-  /** Configured forward skip time in seconds, shown on the forward button. */
-  forwardSkipTime: number | null | undefined;
-  /** Accent color used for the play/pause button background. */
-  protocolColor: string;
-}
-
-export function CastPlayerTransportControls({
-  isPlaying,
-  togglePlayPause,
-  skipBackward,
-  skipForward,
-  rewindSkipTime,
-  forwardSkipTime,
-  protocolColor,
-}: CastPlayerTransportControlsProps) {
-  return (
-    <View
-      style={{
-        flexDirection: "row",
-        justifyContent: "center",
-        alignItems: "center",
-        gap: 32,
-        marginBottom: 24,
-      }}
-    >
-      {/* Rewind (use settings) */}
-      <Pressable
-        onPress={() => skipBackward(rewindSkipTime ?? 10)}
-        style={{
-          position: "relative",
-          justifyContent: "center",
-          alignItems: "center",
-        }}
-      >
-        <Ionicons
-          name='refresh-outline'
-          size={48}
-          color='white'
-          style={{ transform: [{ scaleY: -1 }, { rotate: "180deg" }] }}
-        />
-        {rewindSkipTime != null && (
-          <Text
-            style={{
-              position: "absolute",
-              color: "white",
-              fontSize: 15,
-              fontWeight: "bold",
-              bottom: 10,
-            }}
-          >
-            {rewindSkipTime}
-          </Text>
-        )}
-      </Pressable>
-
-      {/* Play/Pause */}
-      <Pressable
-        onPress={togglePlayPause}
-        style={{
-          width: 72,
-          height: 72,
-          borderRadius: 36,
-          backgroundColor: protocolColor,
-          justifyContent: "center",
-          alignItems: "center",
-        }}
-      >
-        <Ionicons
-          name={isPlaying ? "pause" : "play"}
-          size={36}
-          color='white'
-          style={{ marginLeft: isPlaying ? 0 : 4 }}
-        />
-      </Pressable>
-
-      {/* Forward (use settings) */}
-      <Pressable
-        onPress={() => skipForward(forwardSkipTime ?? 10)}
-        style={{
-          position: "relative",
-          justifyContent: "center",
-          alignItems: "center",
-        }}
-      >
-        <Ionicons name='refresh-outline' size={48} color='white' />
-        {forwardSkipTime != null && (
-          <Text
-            style={{
-              position: "absolute",
-              color: "white",
-              fontSize: 15,
-              fontWeight: "bold",
-              bottom: 10,
-            }}
-          >
-            {forwardSkipTime}
-          </Text>
-        )}
-      </Pressable>
-    </View>
-  );
-}

components/casting/player/CastTrickplayBubble.tsx

@@ -1,110 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * Shared scrub-preview bubble for the casting progress bars.
- *
- * The slider (`react-native-awesome-slider`) sizes, centres and clamps this
- * bubble on the thumb via its `bubbleMaxWidth` / `bubbleWidth` props. This
- * component therefore does NO horizontal positioning — it only anchors itself
- * vertically (`bottom: 0`, growing upward) so it sits above the progress bar.
- */
-
-import { Image } from "expo-image";
-import { View } from "react-native";
-import { Text } from "@/components/common/Text";
-import type { useTrickplay } from "@/hooks/useTrickplay";
-import { formatTrickplayTime } from "@/utils/casting/helpers";
-
-type TrickplayReturn = ReturnType<typeof useTrickplay>;
-
-interface CastTrickplayBubbleProps {
-  /** Current trickplay image URL/coordinates, or null. */
-  trickPlayUrl: TrickplayReturn["trickPlayUrl"];
-  /** Parsed trickplay metadata, or null. */
-  trickplayInfo: TrickplayReturn["trickplayInfo"];
-  /** Scrub time to display. */
-  trickplayTime: { hours: number; minutes: number; seconds: number };
-  /** Trickplay tile width in px (220 main player, 140 mini-player). */
-  tileWidth: number;
-}
-
-export function CastTrickplayBubble({
-  trickPlayUrl,
-  trickplayInfo,
-  trickplayTime,
-  tileWidth,
-}: CastTrickplayBubbleProps) {
-  const timeText = (
-    <Text
-      style={{
-        color: "#fff",
-        fontSize: 13,
-        fontWeight: "600",
-        textAlign: "center",
-        textShadowColor: "rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85)",
-        textShadowOffset: { width: 0, height: 1 },
-        textShadowRadius: 3,
-      }}
-    >
-      {formatTrickplayTime(trickplayTime)}
-    </Text>
-  );
-
-  // Anchored to the bottom of the slider-positioned container, growing upward,
-  // and filling the container width (left/right: 0) so it stays centred on the
-  // thumb. No horizontal maths here — the slider owns horizontal placement.
-  if (!trickPlayUrl || !trickplayInfo) {
-    return (
-      <View
-        style={{
-          position: "absolute",
-          bottom: 0,
-          left: 0,
-          right: 0,
-          alignItems: "center",
-        }}
-      >
-        {timeText}
-      </View>
-    );
-  }
-
-  const { x, y, url } = trickPlayUrl;
-  const tileHeight = tileWidth / (trickplayInfo.aspectRatio ?? 1.78);
-
-  return (
-    <View
-      style={{
-        position: "absolute",
-        bottom: 0,
-        left: 0,
-        right: 0,
-        alignItems: "center",
-        gap: 4,
-      }}
-    >
-      {timeText}
-      <View
-        style={{
-          width: tileWidth,
-          height: tileHeight,
-          borderRadius: 8,
-          overflow: "hidden",
-          backgroundColor: "#1a1a1a",
-        }}
-      >
-        <Image
-          cachePolicy='memory-disk'
-          style={{
-            width: tileWidth * (trickplayInfo.data?.TileWidth ?? 1),
-            height: tileHeight * (trickplayInfo.data?.TileHeight ?? 1),
-            transform: [
-              { translateX: -x * tileWidth },
-              { translateY: -y * tileHeight },
-            ],
-          }}
-          source={{ uri: url }}
-          contentFit='cover'
-        />
-      </View>
-    </View>
-  );
-}

components/chapters/ChapterList.tsx

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ import { useTranslation } from "react-i18next";
 import { FlatList, Modal, Pressable, StyleSheet, View } from "react-native";
 import { Text } from "@/components/common/Text";
 import { Colors } from "@/constants/Colors";
+import { useControlsSafeAreaInsets } from "@/hooks/useControlsSafeAreaInsets";
 import {
   type ChapterEntry,
   chapterStartsMs,
@@ -38,6 +39,7 @@ function ChapterListComponent({
   onClose,
 }: ChapterListProps) {
   const { t } = useTranslation();
+  const safeArea = useControlsSafeAreaInsets();
   const listRef = useRef<FlatList<ChapterEntry>>(null);
 
   const entries = useMemo(() => sortedChapters(chapters), [chapters]);
@@ -79,7 +81,17 @@ function ChapterListComponent({
       supportedOrientations={["portrait", "landscape"]}
     >
       <Pressable onPress={onClose} style={styles.backdrop}>
-        <Pressable onPress={(e) => e.stopPropagation()} style={styles.sheet}>
+        <Pressable
+          onPress={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
+          style={[
+            styles.sheet,
+            {
+              marginLeft: safeArea.left,
+              marginRight: safeArea.right,
+              paddingBottom: safeArea.bottom,
+            },
+          ]}
+        >
           <View style={styles.header}>
             <Text style={styles.title}>{t("chapters.title")}</Text>
             <Pressable
@@ -160,14 +172,12 @@ const styles = StyleSheet.create({
   backdrop: {
     flex: 1,
     justifyContent: "flex-end",
-    backgroundColor: "rgba(0,0,0,0.6)",
   },
   sheet: {
     backgroundColor: Colors.background,
     borderTopLeftRadius: 16,
     borderTopRightRadius: 16,
     maxHeight: "70%",
-    paddingBottom: 24,
   },
   header: {
     flexDirection: "row",

components/chromecast/ChromecastConnectionMenu.tsx

@@ -1,321 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * 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

@@ -1,348 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * 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,
-          // Translucent (not solid) purple so the dark base shows through and
-          // the row's text — incl. the purple S:E label — stays readable. The
-          // play-circle icon also marks the current episode.
-          backgroundColor: isCurrentEpisode
-            ? "rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25)"
-            : "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

@@ -1,304 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * Chromecast Settings Menu
- * Configure version, quality (bitrate cap), audio, subtitles, and playback speed.
- * Every "selected" row is driven by the active CastSelection — no [0] fallbacks.
- */
-
-import { Ionicons } from "@expo/vector-icons";
-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, SubtitleTrack } from "@/utils/casting/types";
-
-export interface VersionOption {
-  id: string;
-  name: string;
-}
-
-export interface QualityOption {
-  key: string;
-  value: number | undefined;
-}
-
-interface ChromecastSettingsMenuProps {
-  visible: boolean;
-  onClose: () => void;
-  versions: VersionOption[];
-  selectedVersionId: string;
-  onVersionChange: (id: string) => void;
-  qualities: QualityOption[];
-  selectedMaxBitrate: number | undefined;
-  onQualityChange: (value: number | undefined) => void;
-  audioTracks: AudioTrack[];
-  selectedAudioIndex: number;
-  onAudioChange: (index: number) => void;
-  subtitleTracks: SubtitleTrack[];
-  /** -1 = subtitles off. */
-  selectedSubtitleIndex: number;
-  onSubtitleChange: (index: number) => void;
-  playbackSpeed: number;
-  onPlaybackSpeedChange: (speed: number) => void;
-}
-
-const PLAYBACK_SPEEDS = [0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.25, 1.5, 1.75, 2];
-const ACCENT = "#a855f7";
-
-export const ChromecastSettingsMenu: React.FC<ChromecastSettingsMenuProps> = ({
-  visible,
-  onClose,
-  versions,
-  selectedVersionId,
-  onVersionChange,
-  qualities,
-  selectedMaxBitrate,
-  onQualityChange,
-  audioTracks,
-  selectedAudioIndex,
-  onAudioChange,
-  subtitleTracks,
-  selectedSubtitleIndex,
-  onSubtitleChange,
-  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>
-  );
-
-  const renderRow = (
-    key: string | number,
-    label: string,
-    sublabel: string | null,
-    selected: boolean,
-    onPress: () => void,
-  ) => (
-    <Pressable
-      key={key}
-      onPress={() => {
-        onPress();
-        setExpandedSection(null);
-      }}
-      style={{
-        flexDirection: "row",
-        justifyContent: "space-between",
-        alignItems: "center",
-        padding: 16,
-        backgroundColor: selected ? "#2a2a2a" : "transparent",
-      }}
-    >
-      <View>
-        <Text style={{ color: "white", fontSize: 15 }}>{label}</Text>
-        {sublabel ? (
-          <Text style={{ color: "#999", fontSize: 13, marginTop: 2 }}>
-            {sublabel}
-          </Text>
-        ) : null}
-      </View>
-      {selected ? <Ionicons name='checkmark' size={20} color={ACCENT} /> : null}
-    </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()}
-        >
-          <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>
-            {/* Version — only when the item has more than one MediaSource */}
-            {versions.length > 1 &&
-              renderSectionHeader(
-                t("casting_player.version"),
-                "albums-outline",
-                "version",
-              )}
-            {versions.length > 1 && expandedSection === "version" && (
-              <View style={{ paddingVertical: 8 }}>
-                {versions.map((v) =>
-                  renderRow(
-                    v.id,
-                    v.name,
-                    null,
-                    v.id === selectedVersionId,
-                    () => onVersionChange(v.id),
-                  ),
-                )}
-              </View>
-            )}
-
-            {/* Quality (bitrate cap) */}
-            {renderSectionHeader(
-              t("casting_player.quality"),
-              "film-outline",
-              "quality",
-            )}
-            {expandedSection === "quality" && (
-              <View style={{ paddingVertical: 8 }}>
-                {qualities.map((q) =>
-                  renderRow(
-                    q.key,
-                    q.key,
-                    null,
-                    q.value === selectedMaxBitrate,
-                    () => onQualityChange(q.value),
-                  ),
-                )}
-              </View>
-            )}
-
-            {/* Audio — only when 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) =>
-                  renderRow(
-                    track.index,
-                    track.displayTitle ||
-                      track.language ||
-                      t("casting_player.unknown"),
-                    track.codec ? track.codec.toUpperCase() : null,
-                    track.index === selectedAudioIndex,
-                    () => onAudioChange(track.index),
-                  ),
-                )}
-              </View>
-            )}
-
-            {/* Subtitles */}
-            {subtitleTracks.length > 0 &&
-              renderSectionHeader(
-                t("casting_player.subtitles"),
-                "text",
-                "subtitles",
-              )}
-            {subtitleTracks.length > 0 && expandedSection === "subtitles" && (
-              <View style={{ paddingVertical: 8 }}>
-                {renderRow(
-                  "off",
-                  t("casting_player.none"),
-                  null,
-                  selectedSubtitleIndex < 0,
-                  () => onSubtitleChange(-1),
-                )}
-                {subtitleTracks.map((track) =>
-                  renderRow(
-                    track.index,
-                    track.displayTitle ||
-                      track.language ||
-                      t("casting_player.unknown"),
-                    [
-                      track.codec ? track.codec.toUpperCase() : "",
-                      track.isForced ? t("casting_player.forced") : "",
-                    ]
-                      .filter(Boolean)
-                      .join(" • ") || null,
-                    track.index === selectedSubtitleIndex,
-                    () => onSubtitleChange(track.index),
-                  ),
-                )}
-              </View>
-            )}
-
-            {/* Playback speed */}
-            {renderSectionHeader(
-              t("casting_player.playback_speed"),
-              "speedometer",
-              "speed",
-            )}
-            {expandedSection === "speed" && (
-              <View style={{ paddingVertical: 8 }}>
-                {PLAYBACK_SPEEDS.map((speed) =>
-                  renderRow(
-                    speed,
-                    speed === 1 ? t("casting_player.normal") : `${speed}x`,
-                    null,
-                    Math.abs(playbackSpeed - speed) < 0.01,
-                    () => onPlaybackSpeedChange(speed),
-                  ),
-                )}
-              </View>
-            )}
-          </ScrollView>
-        </Pressable>
-      </Pressable>
-    </Modal>
-  );
-};

components/chromecast/hooks/useChromecastSegments.ts

@@ -1,171 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * 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

@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ export const ItemPeopleSections: React.FC<Props> = ({ item, ...props }) => {
 
       return (
         <MoreMoviesWithActor
-          key={`${person.Id}-${idx}`}
+          key={person.Id}
           currentItem={item}
           actorId={person.Id}
           actorName={person.Name}

components/player/AutoplayCountdown.tsx

@@ -1,103 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * Player-agnostic "next episode" countdown card. The parent owns the timer and
- * positioning — this component only renders the next episode's poster, title,
- * the remaining seconds, and the Play-now / Cancel actions.
- */
-
-import type { BaseItemDto } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client/models";
-import { Image } from "expo-image";
-import { useTranslation } from "react-i18next";
-import { Pressable, View } from "react-native";
-import { Text } from "@/components/common/Text";
-
-interface AutoplayCountdownProps {
-  /** The episode that will play next. */
-  nextEpisode: BaseItemDto;
-  /** Poster image URL for the next episode, or null. */
-  posterUrl: string | null;
-  /** Seconds left before the next episode plays. */
-  secondsRemaining: number;
-  /** Play the next episode immediately. */
-  onPlayNow: () => void;
-  /** Cancel autoplay — the next episode will not play. */
-  onCancel: () => void;
-}
-
-export function AutoplayCountdown({
-  nextEpisode,
-  posterUrl,
-  secondsRemaining,
-  onPlayNow,
-  onCancel,
-}: AutoplayCountdownProps) {
-  const { t } = useTranslation();
-
-  return (
-    <View
-      style={{
-        flexDirection: "row",
-        gap: 12,
-        width: 320,
-        padding: 12,
-        borderRadius: 12,
-        backgroundColor: "rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.94)",
-      }}
-    >
-      {posterUrl && (
-        <Image
-          source={{ uri: posterUrl }}
-          style={{ width: 62, height: 93, borderRadius: 6 }}
-          contentFit='cover'
-        />
-      )}
-      <View style={{ flex: 1, justifyContent: "space-between" }}>
-        <View style={{ gap: 2 }}>
-          <Text style={{ color: "#999", fontSize: 12 }}>
-            {t("player.up_next")}
-          </Text>
-          <Text
-            style={{ color: "#fff", fontSize: 15, fontWeight: "600" }}
-            numberOfLines={2}
-          >
-            {nextEpisode.Name}
-          </Text>
-          <Text style={{ color: "#a855f7", fontSize: 13 }}>
-            {t("player.next_episode_in", { seconds: secondsRemaining })}
-          </Text>
-        </View>
-        <View style={{ flexDirection: "row", gap: 8, marginTop: 8 }}>
-          <Pressable
-            onPress={onPlayNow}
-            accessibilityRole='button'
-            style={{
-              flex: 1,
-              paddingVertical: 8,
-              borderRadius: 8,
-              backgroundColor: "#a855f7",
-              alignItems: "center",
-            }}
-          >
-            <Text style={{ color: "#fff", fontWeight: "600" }}>
-              {t("player.play_now")}
-            </Text>
-          </Pressable>
-          <Pressable
-            onPress={onCancel}
-            accessibilityRole='button'
-            style={{
-              flex: 1,
-              paddingVertical: 8,
-              borderRadius: 8,
-              backgroundColor: "#333",
-              alignItems: "center",
-            }}
-          >
-            <Text style={{ color: "#fff", fontWeight: "600" }}>
-              {t("player.cancel")}
-            </Text>
-          </Pressable>
-        </View>
-      </View>
-    </View>
-  );
-}

components/series/SeasonEpisodesCarousel.tsx

@@ -31,8 +31,12 @@ export const SeasonEpisodesCarousel: React.FC<Props> = ({
 }) => {
   const [api] = useAtom(apiAtom);
   const [user] = useAtom(userAtom);
-  const isOffline = useOfflineMode();
   const router = useRouter();
+  const isOffline = useOfflineMode();
+  // Read the live (cached) downloads DB inside the query rather than the
+  // provider's downloadedItems snapshot, so refetches after
+  // updateDownloadedItem() reflect the latest state instead of a stale
+  // refreshKey-gated snapshot. getAllDownloadedItems() is cached, so this stays cheap.
   const { getDownloadedItems } = useDownload();
 
   const scrollRef = useRef<HorizontalScrollRef>(null);

components/settings/ChromecastSettings.tsx

@@ -1,62 +1,18 @@
-import { Ionicons } from "@expo/vector-icons";
-import { useMemo } from "react";
-import { View } from "react-native";
+import { Switch, View } from "react-native";
 import { useSettings } from "@/utils/atoms/settings";
-import type { ChromecastProfileMode } from "@/utils/casting/capabilities";
-import { Text } from "../common/Text";
 import { ListGroup } from "../list/ListGroup";
 import { ListItem } from "../list/ListItem";
-import { PlatformDropdown } from "../PlatformDropdown";
-
-const PROFILE_LABELS: Record<ChromecastProfileMode, string> = {
-  auto: "Automatic (recommended)",
-  "force-hevc": "Force HEVC / H265",
-  "force-h264": "Force H264",
-};
 
 export const ChromecastSettings: React.FC = ({ ...props }) => {
   const { settings, updateSettings } = useSettings();
-
-  const profileOptions = useMemo(
-    () => [
-      {
-        options: (
-          ["auto", "force-hevc", "force-h264"] as ChromecastProfileMode[]
-        ).map((mode) => ({
-          type: "radio" as const,
-          label: PROFILE_LABELS[mode],
-          value: mode,
-          selected: (settings.chromecastProfile ?? "auto") === mode,
-          onPress: () => updateSettings({ chromecastProfile: mode }),
-        })),
-      },
-    ],
-    [settings.chromecastProfile, updateSettings],
-  );
-
   return (
     <View {...props}>
       <ListGroup title={"Chromecast"}>
-        <ListItem
-          title={"Profile"}
-          subtitle={
-            "Automatic picks codecs per device. Override only if needed."
-          }
-        >
-          <PlatformDropdown
-            groups={profileOptions}
-            title={"Chromecast profile"}
-            trigger={
-              <View className='flex flex-row items-center justify-between py-1.5 pl-3'>
-                <Text className='mr-1 text-[#8E8D91]'>
-                  {PROFILE_LABELS[settings.chromecastProfile ?? "auto"]}
-                </Text>
-                <Ionicons
-                  name='chevron-expand-sharp'
-                  size={18}
-                  color='#5A5960'
-                />
-              </View>
+        <ListItem title={"Enable H265 for Chromecast"}>
+          <Switch
+            value={settings.enableH265ForChromecast}
+            onValueChange={(enableH265ForChromecast) =>
+              updateSettings({ enableH265ForChromecast })
             }
           />
         </ListItem>

components/settings/PlaybackControlsSettings.tsx

@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ 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";
@@ -16,7 +15,6 @@ 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();
 
@@ -98,48 +96,6 @@ export const PlaybackControlsSettings: React.FC = () => {
     [settings?.maxAutoPlayEpisodeCount?.key, t, updateSettings],
   );
 
-  // Clamp persisted value to the 5-60s bounds so the dropdown always shows a
-  // valid selection even if an out-of-range value was stored previously.
-  const autoplayCountdown = Math.min(
-    60,
-    Math.max(5, settings?.autoplayCountdownSeconds ?? 15),
-  );
-  const castAutoplayCountdown = Math.min(
-    60,
-    Math.max(5, settings?.castAutoplayCountdownSeconds ?? 30),
-  );
-
-  const autoplayCountdownOptions = useMemo(
-    () => [
-      {
-        options: AUTOPLAY_COUNTDOWN_SECONDS.map((seconds) => ({
-          type: "radio" as const,
-          label: String(seconds),
-          value: String(seconds),
-          selected: seconds === autoplayCountdown,
-          onPress: () => updateSettings({ autoplayCountdownSeconds: seconds }),
-        })),
-      },
-    ],
-    [autoplayCountdown, updateSettings],
-  );
-
-  const castAutoplayCountdownOptions = useMemo(
-    () => [
-      {
-        options: AUTOPLAY_COUNTDOWN_SECONDS.map((seconds) => ({
-          type: "radio" as const,
-          label: String(seconds),
-          value: String(seconds),
-          selected: seconds === castAutoplayCountdown,
-          onPress: () =>
-            updateSettings({ castAutoplayCountdownSeconds: seconds }),
-        })),
-      },
-    ],
-    [castAutoplayCountdown, updateSettings],
-  );
-
   const playbackSpeedOptions = useMemo(
     () => [
       {
@@ -295,57 +251,6 @@ 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>
-
-        <ListItem
-          title={t("home.settings.other.autoplay_countdown_seconds")}
-          disabled={!settings.autoPlayNextEpisode}
-        >
-          <PlatformDropdown
-            groups={autoplayCountdownOptions}
-            trigger={
-              <View className='flex flex-row items-center justify-between py-1.5 pl-3'>
-                <Text className='mr-1 text-[#8E8D91]'>{autoplayCountdown}</Text>
-                <Ionicons
-                  name='chevron-expand-sharp'
-                  size={18}
-                  color='#5A5960'
-                />
-              </View>
-            }
-            title={t("home.settings.other.autoplay_countdown_seconds")}
-          />
-        </ListItem>
-
-        <ListItem
-          title={t("home.settings.other.cast_autoplay_countdown_seconds")}
-          disabled={!settings.autoPlayNextEpisode}
-        >
-          <PlatformDropdown
-            groups={castAutoplayCountdownOptions}
-            trigger={
-              <View className='flex flex-row items-center justify-between py-1.5 pl-3'>
-                <Text className='mr-1 text-[#8E8D91]'>
-                  {castAutoplayCountdown}
-                </Text>
-                <Ionicons
-                  name='chevron-expand-sharp'
-                  size={18}
-                  color='#5A5960'
-                />
-              </View>
-            }
-            title={t("home.settings.other.cast_autoplay_countdown_seconds")}
-          />
-        </ListItem>
       </ListGroup>
     </DisabledSetting>
   );
@@ -366,6 +271,3 @@ const AUTOPLAY_EPISODES_COUNT = (
   { key: "6", value: 6 },
   { key: "7", value: 7 },
 ];
-
-// Selectable next-episode countdown durations, bounded to 5-60 seconds.
-const AUTOPLAY_COUNTDOWN_SECONDS: number[] = [5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, 60];

components/syncplay/GroupSelectionMenu.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,259 @@
+/**
+ * GroupSelectionMenu
+ *
+ * Content rendered inside the SyncPlay bottom sheet (the sheet itself is
+ * owned by SyncPlayButton). Calls `onClose` after successful actions to
+ * dismiss the parent sheet.
+ */
+
+import { Ionicons } from "@expo/vector-icons";
+import { useCallback, useEffect, useState } from "react";
+import { useTranslation } from "react-i18next";
+import { ActivityIndicator, TouchableOpacity, View } from "react-native";
+import { useSafeAreaInsets } from "react-native-safe-area-context";
+import { Button } from "@/components/Button";
+import { Text } from "@/components/common/Text";
+import { useSyncPlay } from "@/providers/SyncPlay";
+import type { GroupInfoDto } from "@/providers/SyncPlay/types";
+
+interface GroupSelectionMenuProps {
+  onClose: () => void;
+}
+
+export function GroupSelectionMenu({ onClose }: GroupSelectionMenuProps) {
+  const { t } = useTranslation();
+  const insets = useSafeAreaInsets();
+
+  const {
+    isEnabled,
+    groupInfo,
+    canCreateGroups,
+    joinGroup,
+    createGroup,
+    leaveGroup,
+    getGroups,
+    resumeGroupPlayback,
+  } = useSyncPlay();
+
+  const [groups, setGroups] = useState<GroupInfoDto[]>([]);
+  const [isLoading, setIsLoading] = useState(false);
+  const [isCreating, setIsCreating] = useState(false);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    let cancelled = false;
+    (async () => {
+      setIsLoading(true);
+      try {
+        const fetchedGroups = await getGroups();
+        if (!cancelled) {
+          setGroups(fetchedGroups);
+        }
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.error("Failed to fetch groups", error);
+      } finally {
+        if (!cancelled) {
+          setIsLoading(false);
+        }
+      }
+    })();
+    return () => {
+      cancelled = true;
+    };
+  }, [getGroups]);
+
+  const handleJoinGroup = useCallback(
+    async (groupId: string) => {
+      try {
+        await joinGroup(groupId);
+        onClose();
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.error("Failed to join group", error);
+      }
+    },
+    [joinGroup, onClose],
+  );
+
+  const handleCreateGroup = useCallback(async () => {
+    setIsCreating(true);
+    try {
+      await createGroup();
+      onClose();
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("Failed to create group", error);
+    } finally {
+      setIsCreating(false);
+    }
+  }, [createGroup, onClose]);
+
+  const handleLeaveGroup = useCallback(async () => {
+    try {
+      await leaveGroup();
+      onClose();
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("Failed to leave group", error);
+    }
+  }, [leaveGroup, onClose]);
+
+  // Jump (back) into the group's current item. Mirrors jellyfin-web's
+  // "Resume playback" menu entry — close the sheet and navigate to
+  // the player; SyncPlayProvider handles the re-follow + URL build.
+  const handleResumePlayback = useCallback(async () => {
+    try {
+      await resumeGroupPlayback();
+      onClose();
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("Failed to resume group playback", error);
+    }
+  }, [resumeGroupPlayback, onClose]);
+
+  const containerStyle = {
+    paddingLeft: Math.max(16, insets.left),
+    paddingRight: Math.max(16, insets.right),
+    paddingBottom: Math.max(16, insets.bottom),
+    paddingTop: 8,
+  };
+
+  if (isEnabled && groupInfo) {
+    return (
+      <View style={containerStyle}>
+        <View className='mb-4'>
+          <View className='flex-row items-center mb-2'>
+            <Ionicons name='people' size={24} color='#00a4dc' />
+            <Text className='font-bold text-xl text-neutral-100 ml-2'>
+              {t("syncplay.title")}
+            </Text>
+          </View>
+          <Text className='text-neutral-400'>{t("syncplay.my_group")}</Text>
+        </View>
+
+        <View className='bg-neutral-800 rounded-xl p-4 mb-4'>
+          <View className='flex-row items-center justify-between mb-3'>
+            <Text className='text-neutral-100 font-semibold text-lg'>
+              {groupInfo.GroupName}
+            </Text>
+            <View className='bg-[#00a4dc] px-2 py-1 rounded'>
+              <Text className='text-white text-xs font-medium'>
+                {groupInfo.State}
+              </Text>
+            </View>
+          </View>
+
+          {groupInfo.Participants && groupInfo.Participants.length > 0 && (
+            <View className='flex-row items-center'>
+              <Ionicons name='person' size={16} color='#9ca3af' />
+              <Text className='text-neutral-400 ml-2'>
+                {groupInfo.Participants.length} {t("syncplay.members")}
+              </Text>
+            </View>
+          )}
+        </View>
+
+        <View className='mb-3'>
+          <Button onPress={handleResumePlayback} color='black'>
+            <View className='flex-row items-center justify-center'>
+              <Ionicons name='play-circle-outline' size={20} color='white' />
+              <Text className='text-white font-semibold ml-2'>
+                {t("syncplay.resume_playback")}
+              </Text>
+            </View>
+          </Button>
+        </View>
+
+        <Button onPress={handleLeaveGroup} color='red'>
+          <View className='flex-row items-center justify-center'>
+            <Ionicons name='exit-outline' size={20} color='white' />
+            <Text className='text-white font-semibold ml-2'>
+              {t("syncplay.leave_group")}
+            </Text>
+          </View>
+        </Button>
+      </View>
+    );
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <View style={containerStyle}>
+      <View className='mb-4'>
+        <View className='flex-row items-center mb-2'>
+          <Ionicons name='people-outline' size={24} color='white' />
+          <Text className='font-bold text-xl text-neutral-100 ml-2'>
+            {t("syncplay.title")}
+          </Text>
+        </View>
+        <Text className='text-neutral-400'>{t("syncplay.join_group")}</Text>
+      </View>
+
+      {isLoading && (
+        <View className='py-8 items-center'>
+          <ActivityIndicator color='#00a4dc' />
+        </View>
+      )}
+
+      {!isLoading && groups.length > 0 && (
+        <View className='mb-4'>
+          <Text className='text-neutral-400 text-sm mb-2 ml-1'>
+            {t("syncplay.available_groups")}
+          </Text>
+          <View className='bg-neutral-800 rounded-xl overflow-hidden'>
+            {groups.map((group, index) => (
+              <TouchableOpacity
+                key={group.GroupId ?? index}
+                onPress={() => group.GroupId && handleJoinGroup(group.GroupId)}
+                className={`flex-row items-center p-4 ${
+                  index < groups.length - 1 ? "border-b border-neutral-700" : ""
+                }`}
+              >
+                <View className='w-10 h-10 bg-[#00a4dc]/20 rounded-full items-center justify-center mr-3'>
+                  <Ionicons name='people' size={20} color='#00a4dc' />
+                </View>
+
+                <View className='flex-1'>
+                  <Text className='text-neutral-100 font-medium'>
+                    {group.GroupName}
+                  </Text>
+                  <Text className='text-neutral-500 text-sm'>
+                    {group.Participants?.length ?? 0} {t("syncplay.members")} •{" "}
+                    {group.State}
+                  </Text>
+                </View>
+
+                <Ionicons name='chevron-forward' size={20} color='#9ca3af' />
+              </TouchableOpacity>
+            ))}
+          </View>
+        </View>
+      )}
+
+      {!isLoading && groups.length === 0 && (
+        <View className='bg-neutral-800/50 rounded-xl p-6 mb-4 items-center'>
+          <Ionicons name='people-outline' size={40} color='#6b7280' />
+          <Text className='text-neutral-400 text-center mt-3'>
+            {t("syncplay.available_groups")}: 0{"\n"}
+            {t("syncplay.create_new_group")}
+          </Text>
+        </View>
+      )}
+
+      {canCreateGroups && (
+        <Button
+          onPress={handleCreateGroup}
+          color='purple'
+          disabled={isCreating}
+        >
+          <View className='flex-row items-center justify-center'>
+            {isCreating ? (
+              <ActivityIndicator size='small' color='white' />
+            ) : (
+              <>
+                <Ionicons name='add' size={20} color='white' />
+                <Text className='text-white font-semibold ml-2'>
+                  {t("syncplay.create_new_group")}
+                </Text>
+              </>
+            )}
+          </View>
+        </Button>
+      )}
+    </View>
+  );
+}

components/syncplay/SyncPlayActionIcon.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,206 @@
+/**
+ * SyncPlayActionIcon
+ *
+ * In-button SyncPlay status indicator — drops into the player's
+ * play/pause button slot and replaces the normal play/pause/loader
+ * graphic while SyncPlay is mid-transition. Mirrors jellyfin-web's
+ * `#syncPlayIcon` element (see `showIcon()` in
+ * `jellyfin-web/src/controllers/playback/video/index.js`).
+ *
+ * Icon vocabulary (matched 1:1 with jellyfin-web's `showIcon` switch):
+ *
+ *   action          primary       secondary         pulse      spin
+ *   --------------- ------------- ----------------- ---------- ----
+ *   schedule-play   sync          play (centered)   infinite   yes
+ *   unpause         play-circle   —                 one-shot   no
+ *   pause           pause-circle  —                 one-shot   no
+ *   seek            refresh       —                 infinite   no
+ *   buffering       clock         —                 infinite   no
+ *   wait-pause      clock         pause (shifted)   infinite   no
+ *   wait-unpause    clock         play (shifted)    infinite   no
+ *
+ * Material → Ionicons mapping used here:
+ *   sync → sync, schedule → time-outline, update → refresh-outline,
+ *   play_arrow → play, pause → pause,
+ *   play_circle_outline → play-circle-outline,
+ *   pause_circle_outline → pause-circle-outline.
+ *
+ * When no SyncPlay action is active the component renders `fallback`
+ * so callers can keep the normal play/pause/loader graphic.
+ */
+
+import { Ionicons } from "@expo/vector-icons";
+import { type ReactNode, useEffect } from "react";
+import { StyleSheet, View } from "react-native";
+import Animated, {
+  cancelAnimation,
+  Easing,
+  useAnimatedStyle,
+  useSharedValue,
+  withRepeat,
+  withSequence,
+  withTiming,
+} from "react-native-reanimated";
+import type { SyncPlayOsdAction } from "@/providers/SyncPlay";
+import { useSyncPlay } from "@/providers/SyncPlay";
+
+// SyncPlay cyan (matches jellyfin-web's `.syncPlayIconCircle` color)
+const SYNC_PLAY_COLOR = "#00a4dc";
+
+type IoniconName = keyof typeof Ionicons.glyphMap;
+
+type SecondaryPosition = "centered" | "shifted";
+
+interface SecondaryIcon {
+  icon: IoniconName;
+  position: SecondaryPosition;
+}
+
+interface OsdConfig {
+  /** Primary icon — fills the available size. */
+  icon: IoniconName;
+  /** Optional smaller overlay (~42% size). */
+  secondary?: SecondaryIcon;
+  /** Wrapper-level scale animation. */
+  pulse: "infinite" | "oneshot";
+  /** Rotate the primary icon continuously (secondary stays still). */
+  spin?: boolean;
+}
+
+const CONFIG: Record<SyncPlayOsdAction, OsdConfig> = {
+  "schedule-play": {
+    icon: "sync",
+    secondary: { icon: "play", position: "centered" },
+    pulse: "infinite",
+    spin: true,
+  },
+  unpause: { icon: "play-circle-outline", pulse: "oneshot" },
+  pause: { icon: "pause-circle-outline", pulse: "oneshot" },
+  seek: { icon: "refresh-outline", pulse: "infinite" },
+  buffering: { icon: "time-outline", pulse: "infinite" },
+  "wait-pause": {
+    icon: "time-outline",
+    secondary: { icon: "pause", position: "shifted" },
+    pulse: "infinite",
+  },
+  "wait-unpause": {
+    icon: "time-outline",
+    secondary: { icon: "play", position: "shifted" },
+    pulse: "infinite",
+  },
+};
+
+interface SyncPlayActionIconProps {
+  size: number;
+  color?: string;
+  /** Rendered when no SyncPlay action is active. */
+  fallback?: ReactNode;
+}
+
+export function SyncPlayActionIcon({
+  size,
+  color = SYNC_PLAY_COLOR,
+  fallback = null,
+}: SyncPlayActionIconProps) {
+  const { osdAction } = useSyncPlay();
+
+  const rotation = useSharedValue(0);
+  const scale = useSharedValue(1);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    cancelAnimation(rotation);
+    cancelAnimation(scale);
+    rotation.value = 0;
+    scale.value = 1;
+
+    if (!osdAction) return;
+
+    const config = CONFIG[osdAction];
+
+    if (config.spin) {
+      rotation.value = withRepeat(
+        withTiming(360, { duration: 1200, easing: Easing.linear }),
+        -1,
+        false,
+      );
+    }
+
+    if (config.pulse === "infinite") {
+      scale.value = withRepeat(
+        withSequence(
+          withTiming(1.1, {
+            duration: 700,
+            easing: Easing.inOut(Easing.quad),
+          }),
+          withTiming(0.95, {
+            duration: 700,
+            easing: Easing.inOut(Easing.quad),
+          }),
+        ),
+        -1,
+        true,
+      );
+    } else {
+      // one-shot: single scale flash; the provider clears the action
+      // ~1500ms later (transient OSD) so the icon then unmounts.
+      scale.value = withSequence(
+        withTiming(1.2, { duration: 220, easing: Easing.out(Easing.quad) }),
+        withTiming(1, { duration: 220, easing: Easing.inOut(Easing.quad) }),
+      );
+    }
+  }, [osdAction, rotation, scale]);
+
+  const pulseStyle = useAnimatedStyle(() => ({
+    transform: [{ scale: scale.value }],
+  }));
+
+  const spinStyle = useAnimatedStyle(() => ({
+    transform: [{ rotate: `${rotation.value}deg` }],
+  }));
+
+  if (!osdAction) return <>{fallback}</>;
+
+  const config = CONFIG[osdAction];
+  const secondarySize = Math.round(size * 0.42);
+
+  // centered: geometric middle of the primary (e.g. play arrow inside
+  // the spinning `sync` ring for schedule-play).
+  // shifted: bottom-right corner (e.g. play/pause badge on the clock
+  // for wait-unpause / wait-pause).
+  const secondaryPosStyle =
+    config.secondary?.position === "centered"
+      ? {
+          top: (size - secondarySize) / 2,
+          left: (size - secondarySize) / 2,
+        }
+      : { bottom: 0, right: 0 };
+
+  return (
+    <Animated.View style={pulseStyle}>
+      <View style={{ width: size, height: size }}>
+        <Animated.View style={[StyleSheet.absoluteFill, spinStyle]}>
+          <Ionicons name={config.icon} size={size} color={color} />
+        </Animated.View>
+
+        {config.secondary && (
+          <View
+            pointerEvents='none'
+            style={[styles.secondary, secondaryPosStyle]}
+          >
+            <Ionicons
+              name={config.secondary.icon}
+              size={secondarySize}
+              color={color}
+            />
+          </View>
+        )}
+      </View>
+    </Animated.View>
+  );
+}
+
+const styles = StyleSheet.create({
+  secondary: {
+    position: "absolute",
+  },
+});

components/syncplay/SyncPlayButton.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,97 @@
+/**
+ * SyncPlayButton
+ *
+ * Header button for accessing SyncPlay functionality.
+ * Shows group status and opens the group selection sheet.
+ *
+ * Uses the @expo/ui drop-in BottomSheetModal (SwiftUI sheet on iOS, Jetpack
+ * Compose ModalBottomSheet on Android). Because it presents natively, it
+ * works correctly even when triggered from `headerRight` — no portal or
+ * provider context is required (unlike @gorhom/bottom-sheet, which fails
+ * silently from detached UINavigationItem subtrees).
+ *
+ * Safe to import statically: this whole module is lazy-required only on
+ * non-TV platforms by app/(auth)/(tabs)/(home)/_layout.tsx.
+ */
+
+import {
+  type BottomSheetMethods,
+  BottomSheetModal,
+  BottomSheetView,
+} from "@expo/ui/community/bottom-sheet";
+import { Ionicons } from "@expo/vector-icons";
+import { useCallback, useRef } from "react";
+import { Platform, View } from "react-native";
+import { Pressable } from "react-native-gesture-handler";
+import { useCastDevice } from "react-native-google-cast";
+import { toast } from "sonner-native";
+import { useNetworkStatus } from "@/providers/NetworkStatusProvider";
+import { useSyncPlay } from "@/providers/SyncPlay";
+import { GroupSelectionMenu } from "./GroupSelectionMenu";
+
+interface SyncPlayButtonProps {
+  size?: number;
+}
+
+export function SyncPlayButton({ size = 22 }: SyncPlayButtonProps) {
+  const { isEnabled, canJoinGroups } = useSyncPlay();
+  const { isConnected } = useNetworkStatus();
+  const castDevice = useCastDevice();
+  const sheetRef = useRef<BottomSheetMethods>(null);
+
+  const isCasting = !!castDevice;
+
+  const handlePress = useCallback(() => {
+    if (isCasting) {
+      toast("SyncPlay not available while casting");
+      return;
+    }
+    sheetRef.current?.present();
+  }, [isCasting]);
+
+  const handleDismiss = useCallback(() => {
+    sheetRef.current?.dismiss();
+  }, []);
+
+  if (Platform.isTV) return null;
+  if (!canJoinGroups) return null;
+  if (!isConnected) return null;
+
+  const iconColor = isCasting ? "#6b7280" : isEnabled ? "#00a4dc" : "white";
+
+  return (
+    <>
+      <Pressable
+        className='mr-4'
+        onPress={handlePress}
+        hitSlop={{ top: 10, bottom: 10, left: 10, right: 10 }}
+      >
+        <View className='relative'>
+          <Ionicons
+            name={isEnabled ? "people" : "people-outline"}
+            size={size}
+            color={iconColor}
+          />
+          {isEnabled && !isCasting && (
+            <View
+              className='absolute -top-0.5 -right-0.5 w-2.5 h-2.5 rounded-full bg-[#00a4dc]'
+              style={{
+                borderWidth: 1,
+                borderColor: "#171717",
+              }}
+            />
+          )}
+        </View>
+      </Pressable>
+      <BottomSheetModal
+        ref={sheetRef}
+        snapPoints={Platform.OS === "android" ? ["100%"] : ["60%"]}
+        enablePanDownToClose
+      >
+        <BottomSheetView>
+          <GroupSelectionMenu onClose={handleDismiss} />
+        </BottomSheetView>
+      </BottomSheetModal>
+    </>
+  );
+}

components/syncplay/SyncPlaySpinner.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
+/**
+ * SyncPlaySpinner
+ *
+ * Compact rotating SyncPlay icon shown in place of the play/pause button
+ * while a play/pause command is in flight to the server (the "schedule-play"
+ * indicator from jellyfin-web).
+ */
+
+import { Ionicons } from "@expo/vector-icons";
+import { useEffect } from "react";
+import Animated, {
+  Easing,
+  useAnimatedStyle,
+  useSharedValue,
+  withRepeat,
+  withTiming,
+} from "react-native-reanimated";
+
+// SyncPlay cyan color (matches jellyfin-web)
+const SYNC_PLAY_COLOR = "#00a4dc";
+
+interface SyncPlaySpinnerProps {
+  size: number;
+  color?: string;
+}
+
+export function SyncPlaySpinner({
+  size,
+  color = SYNC_PLAY_COLOR,
+}: SyncPlaySpinnerProps) {
+  const rotation = useSharedValue(0);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    rotation.value = withRepeat(
+      withTiming(360, {
+        duration: 1200,
+        easing: Easing.linear,
+      }),
+      -1,
+      false,
+    );
+  }, [rotation]);
+
+  const animatedStyle = useAnimatedStyle(() => ({
+    transform: [{ rotate: `${rotation.value}deg` }],
+  }));
+
+  return (
+    <Animated.View style={animatedStyle}>
+      <Ionicons name='sync' size={size} color={color} />
+    </Animated.View>
+  );
+}

components/syncplay/index.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+/**
+ * SyncPlay UI Components
+ */
+
+export { GroupSelectionMenu } from "./GroupSelectionMenu";
+export { SyncPlayActionIcon } from "./SyncPlayActionIcon";
+export { SyncPlayButton } from "./SyncPlayButton";
+export { SyncPlaySpinner } from "./SyncPlaySpinner";

components/video-player/controls/BottomControls.tsx

@@ -1,22 +1,20 @@
 import { Ionicons } from "@expo/vector-icons";
-import type { Api } from "@jellyfin/sdk";
 import type {
   BaseItemDto,
   ChapterInfo,
 } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client";
-import { type FC, useEffect, useMemo, useRef, useState } from "react";
+import { type FC, useMemo, useState } from "react";
 import { useTranslation } from "react-i18next";
 import { Pressable, View } from "react-native";
 import { Slider } from "react-native-awesome-slider";
 import { type SharedValue } from "react-native-reanimated";
-import { useSafeAreaInsets } from "react-native-safe-area-context";
 import { ChapterList } from "@/components/chapters/ChapterList";
 import { ChapterTicks } from "@/components/chapters/ChapterTicks";
 import { Text } from "@/components/common/Text";
-import { AutoplayCountdown } from "@/components/player/AutoplayCountdown";
+import { useControlsSafeAreaInsets } from "@/hooks/useControlsSafeAreaInsets";
 import { useSettings } from "@/utils/atoms/settings";
 import { chapterMarkers, chapterNameAt } from "@/utils/chapters";
-import { getPrimaryImageUrl } from "@/utils/jellyfin/image/getPrimaryImageUrl";
+import NextEpisodeCountDownButton from "./NextEpisodeCountDownButton";
 import SkipButton from "./SkipButton";
 import { TimeDisplay } from "./TimeDisplay";
 import { TrickplayBubble } from "./TrickplayBubble";
@@ -37,14 +35,11 @@ interface BottomControlsProps {
   currentTime: number;
   remainingTime: number;
   showSkipButton: boolean;
-  skipButtonText: string;
   showSkipCreditButton: boolean;
-  skipCreditButtonText: string;
   hasContentAfterCredits: boolean;
   skipIntro: () => void;
   skipCredit: () => void;
   nextItem?: BaseItemDto | null;
-  api?: Api | null;
   handleNextEpisodeAutoPlay: () => void;
   handleNextEpisodeManual: () => void;
   handleControlsInteraction: () => void;
@@ -80,9 +75,6 @@ interface BottomControlsProps {
     minutes: number;
     seconds: number;
   };
-
-  // Chapter props
-  chapterPositions?: number[];
 }
 
 export const BottomControls: FC<BottomControlsProps> = ({
@@ -95,14 +87,11 @@ export const BottomControls: FC<BottomControlsProps> = ({
   currentTime,
   remainingTime,
   showSkipButton,
-  skipButtonText,
   showSkipCreditButton,
-  skipCreditButtonText,
   hasContentAfterCredits,
   skipIntro,
   skipCredit,
   nextItem,
-  api,
   handleNextEpisodeAutoPlay,
   handleNextEpisodeManual,
   handleControlsInteraction,
@@ -119,11 +108,10 @@ export const BottomControls: FC<BottomControlsProps> = ({
   trickPlayUrl,
   trickplayInfo,
   time,
-  chapterPositions = [],
 }) => {
   const { settings } = useSettings();
   const { t } = useTranslation();
-  const insets = useSafeAreaInsets();
+  const insets = useControlsSafeAreaInsets();
   const [chapterListVisible, setChapterListVisible] = useState(false);
 
   // Only expose chapter UI when there are at least two real markers.
@@ -133,83 +121,6 @@ export const BottomControls: FC<BottomControlsProps> = ({
   );
   const hasChapters = chapterMarkerList.length > 1;
 
-  // Autoplay overlay: shown under the same condition the old countdown button used.
-  const autoplayAllowed =
-    settings.autoPlayNextEpisode !== false &&
-    (settings.maxAutoPlayEpisodeCount.value === -1 ||
-      settings.autoPlayEpisodeCount < settings.maxAutoPlayEpisodeCount.value);
-
-  const showNextEpisodeCountdown =
-    autoplayAllowed &&
-    (!nextItem
-      ? false
-      : // Show during credits if no content after, OR near end of video
-        (showSkipCreditButton && !hasContentAfterCredits) ||
-        remainingTime < 10000);
-
-  const [secondsRemaining, setSecondsRemaining] = useState(
-    settings.autoplayCountdownSeconds,
-  );
-  const [autoplayCancelled, setAutoplayCancelled] = useState(false);
-  const intervalRef = useRef<ReturnType<typeof setInterval> | null>(null);
-  // Keep a stable ref to the autoplay handler so the timer effect does not
-  // restart when the handler identity changes.
-  const autoPlayHandlerRef = useRef(handleNextEpisodeAutoPlay);
-  autoPlayHandlerRef.current = handleNextEpisodeAutoPlay;
-
-  useEffect(() => {
-    if (!showNextEpisodeCountdown || autoplayCancelled) {
-      // Either the show-condition flipped off OR the user cancelled.
-      // In both cases, stop the running timer immediately so autoplay
-      // can't fire after Cancel was pressed.
-      if (intervalRef.current) {
-        clearInterval(intervalRef.current);
-        intervalRef.current = null;
-      }
-      // Only reset cancellation + seconds when the show-condition itself
-      // flipped off — a fresh credits/end-of-video window then starts a
-      // brand-new countdown. If we got here because autoplayCancelled
-      // just flipped true, keep it true so the countdown stays stopped.
-      if (!showNextEpisodeCountdown) {
-        setAutoplayCancelled(false);
-        setSecondsRemaining(settings.autoplayCountdownSeconds);
-      }
-      return;
-    }
-
-    setSecondsRemaining(settings.autoplayCountdownSeconds);
-    intervalRef.current = setInterval(() => {
-      setSecondsRemaining((prev) => {
-        if (prev <= 1) {
-          if (intervalRef.current) {
-            clearInterval(intervalRef.current);
-            intervalRef.current = null;
-          }
-          autoPlayHandlerRef.current();
-          return 0;
-        }
-        return prev - 1;
-      });
-    }, 1000);
-
-    return () => {
-      if (intervalRef.current) {
-        clearInterval(intervalRef.current);
-        intervalRef.current = null;
-      }
-    };
-  }, [
-    showNextEpisodeCountdown,
-    autoplayCancelled,
-    settings.autoplayCountdownSeconds,
-  ]);
-
-  const nextEpisodePosterUrl = useMemo(
-    () =>
-      nextItem ? getPrimaryImageUrl({ api, item: nextItem, width: 200 }) : null,
-    [api, nextItem],
-  );
-
   // Current chapter name for the always-visible header label (live playback).
   const currentChapterName = useMemo(
     () => (hasChapters ? chapterNameAt(currentTime, chapters) : null),
@@ -231,13 +142,9 @@ export const BottomControls: FC<BottomControlsProps> = ({
       style={[
         {
           position: "absolute",
-          right:
-            (settings?.safeAreaInControlsEnabled ?? true) ? insets.right : 0,
-          left: (settings?.safeAreaInControlsEnabled ?? true) ? insets.left : 0,
-          bottom:
-            (settings?.safeAreaInControlsEnabled ?? true)
-              ? Math.max(insets.bottom - 17, 0)
-              : 0,
+          right: insets.right,
+          left: insets.left,
+          bottom: Math.max(insets.bottom - 17, 0),
         },
       ]}
       className={"flex flex-col px-2"}
@@ -273,21 +180,10 @@ export const BottomControls: FC<BottomControlsProps> = ({
           ) : null}
         </View>
         <View className='flex flex-row items-center space-x-2 shrink-0'>
-          {hasChapters && (
-            <Pressable
-              onPress={() => setChapterListVisible(true)}
-              hitSlop={10}
-              className='justify-center mr-4'
-              accessibilityRole='button'
-              accessibilityLabel={t("chapters.open")}
-            >
-              <Ionicons name='bookmarks' size={24} color='white' />
-            </Pressable>
-          )}
           <SkipButton
             showButton={showSkipButton}
             onPress={skipIntro}
-            buttonText={skipButtonText}
+            buttonText='Skip Intro'
           />
           {/* Smart Skip Credits behavior:
               - Show "Skip Credits" if there's content after credits OR no next episode
@@ -297,16 +193,34 @@ export const BottomControls: FC<BottomControlsProps> = ({
               showSkipCreditButton && (hasContentAfterCredits || !nextItem)
             }
             onPress={skipCredit}
-            buttonText={skipCreditButtonText}
+            buttonText='Skip Credits'
           />
-          {showNextEpisodeCountdown && !autoplayCancelled && nextItem && (
-            <AutoplayCountdown
-              nextEpisode={nextItem}
-              posterUrl={nextEpisodePosterUrl}
-              secondsRemaining={secondsRemaining}
-              onPlayNow={handleNextEpisodeManual}
-              onCancel={() => setAutoplayCancelled(true)}
-            />
+          {settings.autoPlayNextEpisode !== false &&
+            (settings.maxAutoPlayEpisodeCount.value === -1 ||
+              settings.autoPlayEpisodeCount <
+                settings.maxAutoPlayEpisodeCount.value) && (
+              <NextEpisodeCountDownButton
+                show={
+                  !nextItem
+                    ? false
+                    : // Show during credits if no content after, OR near end of video
+                      (showSkipCreditButton && !hasContentAfterCredits) ||
+                      remainingTime < 10000
+                }
+                onFinish={handleNextEpisodeAutoPlay}
+                onPress={handleNextEpisodeManual}
+              />
+            )}
+          {hasChapters && (
+            <Pressable
+              onPress={() => setChapterListVisible(true)}
+              hitSlop={10}
+              className='justify-center ml-4'
+              accessibilityRole='button'
+              accessibilityLabel={t("chapters.open")}
+            >
+              <Ionicons name='bookmarks' size={24} color='white' />
+            </Pressable>
           )}
         </View>
       </View>

components/video-player/controls/CenterControls.tsx

@@ -1,9 +1,10 @@
 import { Ionicons } from "@expo/vector-icons";
 import type { FC } from "react";
 import { Platform, TouchableOpacity, View } from "react-native";
-import { useSafeAreaInsets } from "react-native-safe-area-context";
 import { Text } from "@/components/common/Text";
 import { Loader } from "@/components/Loader";
+import { SyncPlayActionIcon } from "@/components/syncplay/SyncPlayActionIcon";
+import { useControlsSafeAreaInsets } from "@/hooks/useControlsSafeAreaInsets";
 import { useSettings } from "@/utils/atoms/settings";
 import AudioSlider from "./AudioSlider";
 import BrightnessSlider from "./BrightnessSlider";
@@ -42,15 +43,15 @@ export const CenterControls: FC<CenterControlsProps> = ({
   goToNextChapter,
 }) => {
   const { settings } = useSettings();
-  const insets = useSafeAreaInsets();
+  const insets = useControlsSafeAreaInsets();
 
   return (
     <View
       style={{
         position: "absolute",
         top: "50%",
-        left: (settings?.safeAreaInControlsEnabled ?? true) ? insets.left : 0,
-        right: (settings?.safeAreaInControlsEnabled ?? true) ? insets.right : 0,
+        left: insets.left,
+        right: insets.right,
         flexDirection: "row",
         justifyContent: "space-between",
         alignItems: "center",
@@ -121,15 +122,20 @@ export const CenterControls: FC<CenterControlsProps> = ({
 
       <View style={Platform.isTV ? { flex: 1, alignItems: "center" } : {}}>
         <TouchableOpacity onPress={togglePlay}>
-          {!isBuffering ? (
-            <Ionicons
-              name={isPlaying ? "pause" : "play"}
-              size={ICON_SIZES.CENTER}
-              color='white'
-            />
-          ) : (
-            <Loader size={"large"} />
-          )}
+          <SyncPlayActionIcon
+            size={ICON_SIZES.CENTER}
+            fallback={
+              !isBuffering ? (
+                <Ionicons
+                  name={isPlaying ? "pause" : "play"}
+                  size={ICON_SIZES.CENTER}
+                  color='white'
+                />
+              ) : (
+                <Loader size={"large"} />
+              )
+            }
+          />
         </TouchableOpacity>
       </View>
 

components/video-player/controls/ContinueWatchingOverlay.tsx

@@ -7,14 +7,12 @@ import useRouter from "@/hooks/useAppRouter";
 import { useSettings } from "@/utils/atoms/settings";
 
 export interface ContinueWatchingOverlayProps {
-  goToNextItem: (options: {
-    isAutoPlay: boolean;
-    resetWatchCount: boolean;
-  }) => void;
+  /** Invoked when the user confirms they want to keep watching. */
+  onContinue: () => void;
 }
 
 const ContinueWatchingOverlay: React.FC<ContinueWatchingOverlayProps> = ({
-  goToNextItem,
+  onContinue,
 }) => {
   const { settings } = useSettings();
   const router = useRouter();
@@ -29,13 +27,7 @@ const ContinueWatchingOverlay: React.FC<ContinueWatchingOverlayProps> = ({
       <Text className='text-2xl font-bold text-white py-4 '>
         Are you still watching ?
       </Text>
-      <Button
-        onPress={() => {
-          goToNextItem({ isAutoPlay: false, resetWatchCount: true });
-        }}
-        color={"purple"}
-        className='my-4 w-2/3'
-      >
+      <Button onPress={onContinue} color={"purple"} className='my-4 w-2/3'>
         {t("player.continue_watching")}
       </Button>
 

components/video-player/controls/Controls.tsx

@@ -4,15 +4,7 @@ import type {
   MediaSourceInfo,
 } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client";
 import { useLocalSearchParams } from "expo-router";
-import {
-  type FC,
-  useCallback,
-  useEffect,
-  useMemo,
-  useRef,
-  useState,
-} from "react";
-import { useTranslation } from "react-i18next";
+import { type FC, useCallback, useEffect, useState } from "react";
 import { StyleSheet, useWindowDimensions, View } from "react-native";
 import Animated, {
   Easing,
@@ -23,18 +15,16 @@ import Animated, {
   withTiming,
 } from "react-native-reanimated";
 import ContinueWatchingOverlay from "@/components/video-player/controls/ContinueWatchingOverlay";
-import useRouter from "@/hooks/useAppRouter";
-import { useHaptic } from "@/hooks/useHaptic";
+import { useCreditSkipper } from "@/hooks/useCreditSkipper";
+import { useIntroSkipper } from "@/hooks/useIntroSkipper";
 import { usePlaybackManager } from "@/hooks/usePlaybackManager";
-import { useSegmentSkipper } from "@/hooks/useSegmentSkipper";
+import { usePlayerItemNavigation } from "@/hooks/usePlayerItemNavigation";
 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 { useSegments } from "@/utils/segments";
-import { msToSeconds, ticksToMs } from "@/utils/time";
+import { ticksToMs } from "@/utils/time";
 import { BottomControls } from "./BottomControls";
 import { CenterControls } from "./CenterControls";
 import { CONTROLS_CONSTANTS } from "./constants";
@@ -51,9 +41,6 @@ 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;
@@ -115,31 +102,11 @@ export const Controls: FC<Props> = ({
   transcodeReasons,
 }) => {
   const offline = useOfflineMode();
-  const { settings, updateSettings } = useSettings();
-  const router = useRouter();
-  const lightHapticFeedback = useHaptic("light");
+  const { settings } = useSettings();
 
   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,
@@ -248,7 +215,6 @@ export const Controls: FC<Props> = ({
     hasNextChapter,
     goToPreviousChapter,
     goToNextChapter,
-    chapterPositions,
   } = useChapterNavigation({
     chapters: item.Chapters,
     progress,
@@ -346,243 +312,50 @@ export const Controls: FC<Props> = ({
     subtitleIndex: string;
   }>();
 
-  // Fetch all segments for the current item
-  const { data: segments } = useSegments(
-    item.Id ?? "",
+  const { showSkipButton, skipIntro } = useIntroSkipper(
+    item.Id!,
+    currentTime,
+    seek,
+    play,
     offline,
-    downloadedFiles,
     api,
+    downloadedFiles,
   );
 
-  // Convert milliseconds to seconds for segment comparison
-  const currentTimeSeconds = msToSeconds(currentTime);
-  const maxSeconds = maxMs ? msToSeconds(maxMs) : undefined;
+  const { showSkipCreditButton, skipCredit, hasContentAfterCredits } =
+    useCreditSkipper(
+      item.Id!,
+      currentTime,
+      seek,
+      play,
+      offline,
+      api,
+      downloadedFiles,
+      maxMs,
+    );
 
-  // Wrapper to convert segment skip from seconds to milliseconds
-  // Includes 200ms delay to allow seek operation to complete before resuming playback
-  const seekMs = useCallback(
-    (timeInSeconds: number) => {
-      // Cancel any pending play call to avoid race conditions
-      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,
+  /*
+   * Single source of truth for next / previous / picker / autoplay
+   * navigation. Handles SyncPlay dispatch, autoplay count gating,
+   * platform-appropriate local navigation, and offline param injection.
+   */
+  const {
+    goToNextItem: handleNextEpisodeManual,
+    goToPreviousItem: handlePreviousItem,
+    goToItem: handleGoToItem,
+    handleAutoPlayNext: handleNextEpisodeAutoPlay,
+    handleContinueWatching,
+  } = usePlayerItemNavigation({
+    nextItem,
+    previousItem,
+    mediaSource,
+    currentAudioIndex: audioIndex ? Number.parseInt(audioIndex, 10) : undefined,
+    currentSubtitleIndex: subtitleIndex
+      ? Number.parseInt(subtitleIndex, 10)
+      : undefined,
+    bitrateValue: bitrateValue ? Number.parseInt(bitrateValue, 10) : undefined,
   });
 
-  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_${activeSegment.type.toLowerCase()}`)
-    : t("player.skip_intro");
-  const skipCreditButtonText = t("player.skip_outro");
-
-  const goToItemCommon = useCallback(
-    (item: BaseItemDto) => {
-      if (!item || !settings) {
-        return;
-      }
-      lightHapticFeedback();
-      const previousIndexes = {
-        subtitleIndex: subtitleIndex
-          ? Number.parseInt(subtitleIndex, 10)
-          : undefined,
-        audioIndex: audioIndex ? Number.parseInt(audioIndex, 10) : undefined,
-      };
-
-      const {
-        mediaSource: newMediaSource,
-        audioIndex: defaultAudioIndex,
-        subtitleIndex: defaultSubtitleIndex,
-      } = getDefaultPlaySettings(
-        item,
-        settings,
-        {
-          indexes: previousIndexes,
-          source: mediaSource ?? undefined,
-        },
-        { applyLanguagePreferences: true },
-      );
-
-      const queryParams = new URLSearchParams({
-        ...(offline && { offline: "true" }),
-        itemId: item.Id ?? "",
-        audioIndex: defaultAudioIndex?.toString() ?? "",
-        subtitleIndex: defaultSubtitleIndex?.toString() ?? "",
-        mediaSourceId: newMediaSource?.Id ?? "",
-        bitrateValue: bitrateValue?.toString(),
-        playbackPosition:
-          item.UserData?.PlaybackPositionTicks?.toString() ?? "",
-      }).toString();
-
-      router.replace(`player/direct-player?${queryParams}` as any);
-    },
-    [settings, subtitleIndex, audioIndex, mediaSource, bitrateValue, router],
-  );
-
-  const goToPreviousItem = useCallback(() => {
-    if (!previousItem) {
-      return;
-    }
-    goToItemCommon(previousItem);
-  }, [previousItem, goToItemCommon]);
-
-  const goToNextItem = useCallback(
-    ({
-      isAutoPlay,
-      resetWatchCount,
-    }: {
-      isAutoPlay?: boolean;
-      resetWatchCount?: boolean;
-    }) => {
-      if (!nextItem) {
-        return;
-      }
-
-      if (!isAutoPlay) {
-        // if we are not autoplaying, we won't update anything, we just go to the next item
-        goToItemCommon(nextItem);
-        if (resetWatchCount) {
-          updateSettings({
-            autoPlayEpisodeCount: 0,
-          });
-        }
-        return;
-      }
-
-      // Skip autoplay logic if maxAutoPlayEpisodeCount is -1
-      if (settings.maxAutoPlayEpisodeCount.value === -1) {
-        goToItemCommon(nextItem);
-        return;
-      }
-
-      if (
-        settings.autoPlayEpisodeCount + 1 <
-        settings.maxAutoPlayEpisodeCount.value
-      ) {
-        goToItemCommon(nextItem);
-      }
-
-      // Check if the autoPlayEpisodeCount is less than maxAutoPlayEpisodeCount for the autoPlay
-      if (
-        settings.autoPlayEpisodeCount < settings.maxAutoPlayEpisodeCount.value
-      ) {
-        // update the autoPlayEpisodeCount in settings
-        updateSettings({
-          autoPlayEpisodeCount: settings.autoPlayEpisodeCount + 1,
-        });
-      }
-    },
-    [nextItem, goToItemCommon],
-  );
-
-  // Add a memoized handler for autoplay next episode
-  const handleNextEpisodeAutoPlay = useCallback(() => {
-    goToNextItem({ isAutoPlay: true });
-  }, [goToNextItem]);
-
-  // Add a memoized handler for manual next episode
-  const handleNextEpisodeManual = useCallback(() => {
-    goToNextItem({ isAutoPlay: false });
-  }, [goToNextItem]);
-
-  // Add a memoized handler for ContinueWatchingOverlay
-  const handleContinueWatching = useCallback(
-    (options: { isAutoPlay?: boolean; resetWatchCount?: boolean }) => {
-      goToNextItem(options);
-    },
-    [goToNextItem],
-  );
-
   const hideControls = useCallback(() => {
     setShowControls(false);
     setShowAudioSlider(false);
@@ -610,7 +383,7 @@ export const Controls: FC<Props> = ({
         <EpisodeList
           item={item}
           close={() => setEpisodeView(false)}
-          goToItem={goToItemCommon}
+          goToItem={handleGoToItem}
         />
       ) : (
         <>
@@ -644,8 +417,8 @@ export const Controls: FC<Props> = ({
               mediaSource={mediaSource}
               startPictureInPicture={startPictureInPicture}
               switchOnEpisodeMode={switchOnEpisodeMode}
-              goToPreviousItem={goToPreviousItem}
-              goToNextItem={goToNextItem}
+              goToPreviousItem={handlePreviousItem}
+              goToNextItem={handleNextEpisodeManual}
               previousItem={previousItem}
               nextItem={nextItem}
               aspectRatio={aspectRatio}
@@ -691,14 +464,11 @@ export const Controls: FC<Props> = ({
               currentTime={currentTime}
               remainingTime={remainingTime}
               showSkipButton={showSkipButton}
-              skipButtonText={skipButtonText}
               showSkipCreditButton={showSkipCreditButton}
-              skipCreditButtonText={skipCreditButtonText}
               hasContentAfterCredits={hasContentAfterCredits}
               skipIntro={skipIntro}
               skipCredit={skipCredit}
               nextItem={nextItem}
-              api={api}
               handleNextEpisodeAutoPlay={handleNextEpisodeAutoPlay}
               handleNextEpisodeManual={handleNextEpisodeManual}
               handleControlsInteraction={handleControlsInteraction}
@@ -715,13 +485,12 @@ export const Controls: FC<Props> = ({
               trickPlayUrl={trickPlayUrl}
               trickplayInfo={trickplayInfo}
               time={isSliding || showRemoteBubble ? time : remoteTime}
-              chapterPositions={chapterPositions}
             />
           </Animated.View>
         </>
       )}
       {settings.maxAutoPlayEpisodeCount.value !== -1 && (
-        <ContinueWatchingOverlay goToNextItem={handleContinueWatching} />
+        <ContinueWatchingOverlay onContinue={handleContinueWatching} />
       )}
     </View>
   );

components/video-player/controls/EpisodeList.tsx

@@ -5,7 +5,6 @@ import { useQuery, useQueryClient } from "@tanstack/react-query";
 import { atom, useAtom } from "jotai";
 import { useEffect, useMemo, useRef } from "react";
 import { TouchableOpacity, View } from "react-native";
-import { useSafeAreaInsets } from "react-native-safe-area-context";
 import ContinueWatchingPoster from "@/components/ContinueWatchingPoster";
 import {
   HorizontalScroll,
@@ -17,10 +16,10 @@ import {
   SeasonDropdown,
   type SeasonIndexState,
 } from "@/components/series/SeasonDropdown";
+import { useControlsSafeAreaInsets } from "@/hooks/useControlsSafeAreaInsets";
 import { useDownload } from "@/providers/DownloadProvider";
 import { apiAtom, userAtom } from "@/providers/JellyfinProvider";
 import { useOfflineMode } from "@/providers/OfflineModeProvider";
-import { useSettings } from "@/utils/atoms/settings";
 import {
   getDownloadedEpisodesForSeason,
   getDownloadedSeasonNumbers,
@@ -46,8 +45,7 @@ export const EpisodeList: React.FC<Props> = ({ item, close, goToItem }) => {
     scrollViewRef.current?.scrollToIndex(index, 100);
   };
   const isOffline = useOfflineMode();
-  const { settings } = useSettings();
-  const insets = useSafeAreaInsets();
+  const insets = useControlsSafeAreaInsets();
 
   // Set the initial season index
   useEffect(() => {
@@ -59,6 +57,11 @@ export const EpisodeList: React.FC<Props> = ({ item, close, goToItem }) => {
     }
   }, []);
 
+  // Read the live (cached) downloads DB inside the query rather than the
+  // provider's downloadedItems snapshot. The snapshot only refreshes on the
+  // provider refreshKey, so after updateDownloadedItem() invalidates
+  // ["episodes"]/["seasons"] (e.g. progress/played writes) the refetch would
+  // return stale data. getAllDownloadedItems() is cached, so this stays cheap.
   const { getDownloadedItems } = useDownload();
 
   const seasonIndex = seasonIndexState[item.ParentId ?? ""];
@@ -182,12 +185,9 @@ export const EpisodeList: React.FC<Props> = ({ item, close, goToItem }) => {
         backgroundColor: "black",
         height: "100%",
         width: "100%",
-        paddingTop:
-          (settings?.safeAreaInControlsEnabled ?? true) ? insets.top : 0,
-        paddingLeft:
-          (settings?.safeAreaInControlsEnabled ?? true) ? insets.left : 0,
-        paddingRight:
-          (settings?.safeAreaInControlsEnabled ?? true) ? insets.right : 0,
+        paddingTop: insets.top,
+        paddingLeft: insets.left,
+        paddingRight: insets.right,
       }}
     >
       <View

components/video-player/controls/HeaderControls.tsx

@@ -5,12 +5,11 @@ import type {
 } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client";
 import { type FC, useCallback, useState } from "react";
 import { Platform, TouchableOpacity, View } from "react-native";
-import { useSafeAreaInsets } from "react-native-safe-area-context";
 import useRouter from "@/hooks/useAppRouter";
+import { useControlsSafeAreaInsets } from "@/hooks/useControlsSafeAreaInsets";
 import { useHaptic } from "@/hooks/useHaptic";
 import { useOrientation } from "@/hooks/useOrientation";
 import { OrientationLock } from "@/packages/expo-screen-orientation";
-import { useSettings } from "@/utils/atoms/settings";
 import { HEADER_LAYOUT, ICON_SIZES } from "./constants";
 import DropdownView from "./dropdown/DropdownView";
 import { PlaybackSpeedScope } from "./utils/playback-speed-settings";
@@ -25,7 +24,7 @@ interface HeaderControlsProps {
   startPictureInPicture?: () => Promise<void>;
   switchOnEpisodeMode: () => void;
   goToPreviousItem: () => void;
-  goToNextItem: (options: { isAutoPlay?: boolean }) => void;
+  goToNextItem: () => void;
   previousItem?: BaseItemDto | null;
   nextItem?: BaseItemDto | null;
   aspectRatio?: AspectRatio;
@@ -58,9 +57,8 @@ export const HeaderControls: FC<HeaderControlsProps> = ({
   showTechnicalInfo = false,
   onToggleTechnicalInfo,
 }) => {
-  const { settings } = useSettings();
   const router = useRouter();
-  const insets = useSafeAreaInsets();
+  const insets = useControlsSafeAreaInsets();
   const lightHapticFeedback = useHaptic("light");
   const { orientation, lockOrientation } = useOrientation();
   const [isTogglingOrientation, setIsTogglingOrientation] = useState(false);
@@ -99,10 +97,9 @@ export const HeaderControls: FC<HeaderControlsProps> = ({
       style={[
         {
           position: "absolute",
-          top: (settings?.safeAreaInControlsEnabled ?? true) ? insets.top : 0,
-          left: (settings?.safeAreaInControlsEnabled ?? true) ? insets.left : 0,
-          right:
-            (settings?.safeAreaInControlsEnabled ?? true) ? insets.right : 0,
+          top: insets.top,
+          left: insets.left,
+          right: insets.right,
           padding: HEADER_LAYOUT.CONTAINER_PADDING,
         },
       ]}
@@ -175,7 +172,7 @@ export const HeaderControls: FC<HeaderControlsProps> = ({
         )}
         {nextItem && (
           <TouchableOpacity
-            onPress={() => goToNextItem({ isAutoPlay: false })}
+            onPress={() => goToNextItem()}
             className='aspect-square flex flex-col rounded-xl items-center justify-center p-2'
           >
             <Ionicons

components/video-player/controls/NextEpisodeCountDownButton.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,96 @@
+import type React from "react";
+import { useEffect } from "react";
+import { useTranslation } from "react-i18next";
+import {
+  TouchableOpacity,
+  type TouchableOpacityProps,
+  View,
+} from "react-native";
+import Animated, {
+  cancelAnimation,
+  Easing,
+  runOnJS,
+  useAnimatedStyle,
+  useSharedValue,
+  withTiming,
+} from "react-native-reanimated";
+import { Text } from "@/components/common/Text";
+import { Colors } from "@/constants/Colors";
+
+interface NextEpisodeCountDownButtonProps extends TouchableOpacityProps {
+  onFinish?: () => void;
+  onPress?: () => void;
+  show: boolean;
+}
+
+const NextEpisodeCountDownButton: React.FC<NextEpisodeCountDownButtonProps> = ({
+  onFinish,
+  onPress,
+  show,
+  ...props
+}) => {
+  const progress = useSharedValue(0);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (show) {
+      progress.value = 0;
+      progress.value = withTiming(
+        1,
+        {
+          duration: 10000, // 10 seconds
+          easing: Easing.linear,
+        },
+        (finished) => {
+          if (finished && onFinish) {
+            runOnJS(onFinish)();
+          }
+        },
+      );
+
+      // Cancel animation on unmount to prevent onFinish from firing after exit
+      return () => {
+        cancelAnimation(progress);
+      };
+    }
+  }, [show, onFinish]);
+
+  const animatedStyle = useAnimatedStyle(() => {
+    return {
+      position: "absolute",
+      left: 0,
+      top: 0,
+      bottom: 0,
+      width: `${progress.value * 100}%`,
+      backgroundColor: Colors.primary,
+    };
+  });
+
+  const handlePress = () => {
+    if (onPress) {
+      onPress();
+    }
+  };
+
+  const { t } = useTranslation();
+
+  if (!show) {
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <TouchableOpacity
+      className='w-32 overflow-hidden rounded-md bg-black/60 border border-neutral-900'
+      {...props}
+      onPress={handlePress}
+    >
+      <Animated.View style={animatedStyle} />
+      <View className='px-3 py-3'>
+        <Text numberOfLines={1} className='text-center font-bold'>
+          {t("player.next_episode")}
+        </Text>
+      </View>
+    </TouchableOpacity>
+  );
+};
+
+export default NextEpisodeCountDownButton;

components/video-player/controls/TechnicalInfoOverlay.tsx

@@ -16,8 +16,8 @@ import Animated, {
 } from "react-native-reanimated";
 import { useSafeAreaInsets } from "react-native-safe-area-context";
 import { useScaledTVTypography } from "@/constants/TVTypography";
+import { useControlsSafeAreaInsets } from "@/hooks/useControlsSafeAreaInsets";
 import type { TechnicalInfo } from "@/modules/mpv-player";
-import { useSettings } from "@/utils/atoms/settings";
 import { HEADER_LAYOUT } from "./constants";
 
 type PlayMethod = "DirectPlay" | "DirectStream" | "Transcode";
@@ -184,8 +184,8 @@ export const TechnicalInfoOverlay: FC<TechnicalInfoOverlayProps> = memo(
     currentAudioIndex,
   }) => {
     const typography = useScaledTVTypography();
-    const { settings } = useSettings();
     const insets = useSafeAreaInsets();
+    const safeInsets = useControlsSafeAreaInsets();
     const [info, setInfo] = useState<TechnicalInfo | null>(null);
 
     const opacity = useSharedValue(0);
@@ -268,14 +268,8 @@ export const TechnicalInfoOverlay: FC<TechnicalInfoOverlayProps> = memo(
           left: Math.max(insets.left, 48) + 20,
         }
       : {
-          top:
-            (settings?.safeAreaInControlsEnabled ?? true)
-              ? insets.top + HEADER_LAYOUT.CONTAINER_PADDING + 4
-              : HEADER_LAYOUT.CONTAINER_PADDING + 4,
-          left:
-            (settings?.safeAreaInControlsEnabled ?? true)
-              ? insets.left + HEADER_LAYOUT.CONTAINER_PADDING + 20
-              : HEADER_LAYOUT.CONTAINER_PADDING + 20,
+          top: safeInsets.top + HEADER_LAYOUT.CONTAINER_PADDING + 4,
+          left: safeInsets.left + HEADER_LAYOUT.CONTAINER_PADDING + 20,
         };
 
     const textStyle = Platform.isTV

docs/chromecast-test-matrix.md

@@ -1,39 +0,0 @@
-# Chromecast Cast Test Matrix
-
-Manual verification for the device-profile work. Run each row by casting the
-matching media from the app to a physical Chromecast and recording the result.
-
-**Test device:** ___________________  (model name as reported by the app)
-**App build / commit:** ___________________
-**Date:** ___________________
-
-## How to run
-
-1. Pick a library item matching the row's codec / audio / container.
-2. Cast it. Note whether it direct-plays or transcodes (server logs show
-   `Video is being transcoded` vs `Video is being direct played`).
-3. Record the load result: OK / 2100 / infinite-loading / other.
-
-## Matrix
-
-| # | Video codec | Audio | Container | Approx bitrate | Direct/Transcode | Result | Notes |
-|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
-| 1 | H.264 1080p | AAC stereo | MP4 | ~4 Mb/s | | | |
-| 2 | H.264 1080p | AAC stereo | MKV | ~8 Mb/s | | | |
-| 3 | H.264 1080p | AAC 5.1 | MKV | ~8 Mb/s | | | |
-| 4 | H.264 1080p | AC3 5.1 | MKV | ~10 Mb/s | | | |
-| 5 | H.264 1080p | DTS 5.1 | MKV | ~12 Mb/s | | | |
-| 6 | H.264 1080p | TrueHD 7.1 | MKV | ~20 Mb/s | | | |
-| 7 | H.264 1080p | AAC stereo | MP4 | ~16 Mb/s | | | |
-| 8 | H.264 1080p | AAC stereo | MP4 | source-max | | | |
-| 9 | HEVC 8-bit | AAC stereo | MKV | ~10 Mb/s | | | |
-| 10 | HEVC 10-bit | AAC stereo | MKV | ~15 Mb/s | | | |
-
-## Outcome
-
-- Highest video bitrate that loads reliably on the test device: ___________
-  -> update `CONSERVATIVE_CAPABILITIES.maxVideoBitrate` in
-  `utils/casting/capabilities.ts` accordingly.
-- Confirmed cause of issue #1423 (<= 2 Mb/s): ___________
-- Confirmed cause of the 5.1 crash (#1085): ___________
-- Cases where downgrade-on-failure retry rescued playback: ___________

hooks/useCastAutoplay.ts

@@ -1,431 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * Cast autoplay watcher.
- *
- * Always-mounted hook: subscribes to the Chromecast `mediaStatus`, captures the
- * currently-playing episode while playback is active, and on either
- *   (a) playback entering the Outro segment (when `skipOutro !== "auto"`), or
- *   (b) `IDLE + FINISHED` (hard end of media),
- * starts a cancellable countdown via `castAutoplayAtom` and ultimately loads
- * the next episode on the cast.
- *
- * The countdown atom is driven here; the casting-player overlay reads it.
- * Cancellation (overlay's Cancel button) sets the atom to `null` externally;
- * the watcher reacts by clearing its interval and refusing to retrigger for
- * the same item.
- */
-
-import type { BaseItemDto } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client/models";
-import { getUserLibraryApi } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/utils/api";
-import { useAtom, useAtomValue } from "jotai";
-import { useEffect, useRef, useState } from "react";
-import {
-  MediaPlayerIdleReason,
-  MediaPlayerState,
-  useCastDevice,
-  useMediaStatus,
-  useRemoteMediaClient,
-} from "react-native-google-cast";
-import { toast } from "sonner-native";
-import { apiAtom, userAtom } from "@/providers/JellyfinProvider";
-import { castAutoplayAtom } from "@/utils/atoms/castAutoplay";
-import { useSettings } from "@/utils/atoms/settings";
-import { loadCastMedia } from "@/utils/casting/castLoad";
-import { fetchSeriesEpisodes, findNextEpisode } from "@/utils/casting/episodes";
-import { useSegments } from "@/utils/segments";
-
-/**
- * Cached next-episode resolution, keyed by the captured (seriesId, currentEpisodeId)
- * pair so the network calls are not repeated on every `mediaStatus` tick.
- */
-interface NextEpisodeCache {
-  seriesId: string;
-  currentEpisodeId: string;
-  nextEpisode: BaseItemDto | null;
-}
-
-export interface ShouldStartCountdownParams {
-  playerState: MediaPlayerState | undefined;
-  idleReason: MediaPlayerIdleReason | undefined;
-  currentPositionMs: number;
-  outroStartMs: number | null;
-  outroEndMs: number | null;
-  skipOutro: string;
-  alreadyTriggered: boolean;
-}
-
-/**
- * Pure decision helper: should the countdown start *right now*?
- * Exported for testability.
- */
-export const shouldStartCountdown = ({
-  playerState,
-  idleReason,
-  currentPositionMs,
-  outroStartMs,
-  outroEndMs,
-  skipOutro,
-  alreadyTriggered,
-}: ShouldStartCountdownParams): boolean => {
-  if (alreadyTriggered) return false;
-
-  // (b) hard end of media — fires regardless of segment availability.
-  if (
-    playerState === MediaPlayerState.IDLE &&
-    idleReason === MediaPlayerIdleReason.FINISHED
-  ) {
-    return true;
-  }
-
-  // (a) playback inside Outro segment, and Outro is not already auto-skipped.
-  if (
-    skipOutro !== "auto" &&
-    outroStartMs != null &&
-    outroEndMs != null &&
-    currentPositionMs >= outroStartMs &&
-    currentPositionMs < outroEndMs
-  ) {
-    return true;
-  }
-
-  return false;
-};
-
-export const useCastAutoplay = (): void => {
-  const api = useAtomValue(apiAtom);
-  const user = useAtomValue(userAtom);
-  const { settings, updateSettings } = useSettings();
-
-  const mediaStatus = useMediaStatus();
-  const remoteMediaClient = useRemoteMediaClient();
-  const castDevice = useCastDevice();
-
-  const [autoplayState, setAutoplayState] = useAtom(castAutoplayAtom);
-
-  // Continuously captured currently-playing item (full BaseItemDto, fetched
-  // from Jellyfin). `mediaInfo` clears at IDLE so we must capture as it plays.
-  const capturedItemRef = useRef<BaseItemDto | null>(null);
-  const capturedItemIdRef = useRef<string | null>(null);
-  // State mirror of the captured item id so downstream effects/hooks re-run
-  // *after* the async getItem resolves — depending on `contentId` directly
-  // would fire them before the ref is populated and they'd read stale data.
-  const [capturedItemId, setCapturedItemId] = useState<string | null>(null);
-
-  // Cached next-episode resolution per (seriesId, currentEpisodeId).
-  const nextEpisodeCacheRef = useRef<NextEpisodeCache | null>(null);
-
-  // Last item id we triggered a countdown for. Reset when captured item changes
-  // so the same finished episode does not retrigger.
-  const triggeredForItemIdRef = useRef<string | null>(null);
-
-  // Countdown interval handle.
-  const intervalRef = useRef<ReturnType<typeof setInterval> | null>(null);
-
-  // Track whether the atom transitioned to null while a countdown is running —
-  // that means the overlay cancelled, so we must not retrigger for this item.
-  const autoplayStateRef = useRef(autoplayState);
-  autoplayStateRef.current = autoplayState;
-
-  // Latest settings snapshot reachable from the interval / load callback
-  // without re-creating the interval on every settings change.
-  const settingsRef = useRef(settings);
-  settingsRef.current = settings;
-
-  const updateSettingsRef = useRef(updateSettings);
-  updateSettingsRef.current = updateSettings;
-
-  const apiRef = useRef(api);
-  apiRef.current = api;
-  const userRef = useRef(user);
-  userRef.current = user;
-  const remoteMediaClientRef = useRef(remoteMediaClient);
-  remoteMediaClientRef.current = remoteMediaClient;
-  const castDeviceRef = useRef(castDevice);
-  castDeviceRef.current = castDevice;
-
-  const contentId = mediaStatus?.mediaInfo?.contentId ?? null;
-
-  // --- 1. Capture the currently-playing item, full BaseItemDto. ---
-  useEffect(() => {
-    if (!contentId || !api || !user?.Id) {
-      // No active content: clear all captured state so downstream effects /
-      // useSegments stop using a stale previous-item id.
-      capturedItemRef.current = null;
-      capturedItemIdRef.current = null;
-      setCapturedItemId(null);
-      return;
-    }
-
-    // If the captured id changed, reset the trigger guard immediately — the
-    // user moved to another episode, and that new episode should be eligible.
-    if (capturedItemIdRef.current !== contentId) {
-      triggeredForItemIdRef.current = null;
-    }
-
-    let cancelled = false;
-    const controller = new AbortController();
-
-    (async () => {
-      try {
-        const res = await getUserLibraryApi(api).getItem(
-          { itemId: contentId, userId: user.Id! },
-          { signal: controller.signal },
-        );
-        if (cancelled) return;
-        capturedItemRef.current = res.data;
-        capturedItemIdRef.current = contentId;
-        // Publish the captured id as state *after* the ref is set, so the
-        // next-episode-resolve effect (keyed on this state) sees a populated
-        // ref by the time it runs.
-        setCapturedItemId(contentId);
-      } catch (error) {
-        if (error instanceof DOMException && error.name === "AbortError")
-          return;
-        // Non-fatal: keep whatever we last captured.
-        console.error("[useCastAutoplay] Failed to fetch item:", error);
-      }
-    })();
-
-    return () => {
-      cancelled = true;
-      controller.abort();
-    };
-  }, [contentId, api, user?.Id]);
-
-  // --- 2. Resolve next episode (cached per series+episode). ---
-  // This effect runs whenever the captured item id changes; the cache key
-  // prevents refetching on every mediaStatus tick.
-  useEffect(() => {
-    const item = capturedItemRef.current;
-    if (!item || !api || !user) return;
-    if (item.Type !== "Episode") {
-      nextEpisodeCacheRef.current = null;
-      return;
-    }
-    const seriesId = item.SeriesId;
-    const currentEpisodeId = item.Id;
-    if (!seriesId || !currentEpisodeId) {
-      nextEpisodeCacheRef.current = null;
-      return;
-    }
-
-    const cached = nextEpisodeCacheRef.current;
-    if (
-      cached &&
-      cached.seriesId === seriesId &&
-      cached.currentEpisodeId === currentEpisodeId
-    ) {
-      return;
-    }
-
-    let cancelled = false;
-    (async () => {
-      try {
-        const episodes = await fetchSeriesEpisodes(api, user, seriesId);
-        if (cancelled) return;
-        nextEpisodeCacheRef.current = {
-          seriesId,
-          currentEpisodeId,
-          nextEpisode: findNextEpisode(episodes, currentEpisodeId),
-        };
-      } catch (error) {
-        console.error(
-          "[useCastAutoplay] Failed to resolve next episode:",
-          error,
-        );
-      }
-    })();
-
-    return () => {
-      cancelled = true;
-    };
-    // Depend on the *state* mirror of the captured id rather than `contentId`
-    // directly: `contentId` flips synchronously on the new episode, but
-    // `capturedItemRef.current` is only populated after the async getItem
-    // resolves. Keying on `capturedItemId` (set right after the ref write)
-    // guarantees the ref points at the new item by the time we read it here.
-  }, [capturedItemId, api, user]);
-
-  // --- 3. Media segments for the captured item (Outro). ---
-  // Matches `useChromecastSegments`: cast playback is online, no downloaded
-  // files context to thread through.
-  const { data: segmentData } = useSegments(
-    capturedItemId ?? "",
-    false,
-    undefined,
-    api,
-  );
-
-  const outroSegment = segmentData?.creditSegments?.[0] ?? null;
-  const outroStartMs = outroSegment ? outroSegment.startTime * 1000 : null;
-  const outroEndMs = outroSegment ? outroSegment.endTime * 1000 : null;
-
-  // --- 4. Trigger detection. ---
-  useEffect(() => {
-    // Master gate: setting must allow autoplay, and a countdown must not be
-    // already running. The atom drives the countdown; an active atom means
-    // we already triggered (possibly via overlay's Play now).
-    if (!settings.autoPlayNextEpisode) return;
-    if (autoplayState !== null) return;
-
-    const maxValue = settings.maxAutoPlayEpisodeCount.value;
-    if (maxValue !== -1 && settings.autoPlayEpisodeCount >= maxValue) return;
-
-    const capturedItem = capturedItemRef.current;
-    const capturedItemId = capturedItemIdRef.current;
-    if (!capturedItem || !capturedItemId) return;
-    if (capturedItem.Type !== "Episode") return;
-
-    const cached = nextEpisodeCacheRef.current;
-    if (
-      !cached ||
-      cached.currentEpisodeId !== capturedItemId ||
-      !cached.nextEpisode
-    ) {
-      return;
-    }
-    const nextEpisode = cached.nextEpisode;
-
-    const currentPositionMs = (mediaStatus?.streamPosition ?? 0) * 1000;
-
-    const should = shouldStartCountdown({
-      playerState: mediaStatus?.playerState as MediaPlayerState | undefined,
-      idleReason: mediaStatus?.idleReason as MediaPlayerIdleReason | undefined,
-      currentPositionMs,
-      outroStartMs,
-      outroEndMs,
-      skipOutro: settings.skipOutro,
-      alreadyTriggered: triggeredForItemIdRef.current === capturedItemId,
-    });
-
-    if (!should) return;
-
-    triggeredForItemIdRef.current = capturedItemId;
-    setAutoplayState({
-      nextEpisode,
-      secondsRemaining: settings.castAutoplayCountdownSeconds,
-    });
-    // The countdown interval is started by the effect below (reacts to the
-    // atom transitioning to non-null), so this effect stays pure-decide.
-  }, [
-    mediaStatus?.playerState,
-    mediaStatus?.idleReason,
-    mediaStatus?.streamPosition,
-    outroStartMs,
-    outroEndMs,
-    settings.autoPlayNextEpisode,
-    settings.autoPlayEpisodeCount,
-    settings.maxAutoPlayEpisodeCount,
-    settings.castAutoplayCountdownSeconds,
-    settings.skipOutro,
-    autoplayState,
-    setAutoplayState,
-  ]);
-
-  // --- 5. Run countdown interval whenever atom is non-null. ---
-  // Starting/stopping is driven by the atom value, so an external Cancel
-  // (overlay) that sets the atom to null naturally tears the interval down.
-  useEffect(() => {
-    if (autoplayState === null) {
-      if (intervalRef.current) {
-        clearInterval(intervalRef.current);
-        intervalRef.current = null;
-      }
-      return;
-    }
-
-    // Only start an interval if one is not already running.
-    if (intervalRef.current) return;
-
-    intervalRef.current = setInterval(() => {
-      // Read latest atom value from ref to decide what to do next.
-      const current = autoplayStateRef.current;
-      if (current === null) {
-        if (intervalRef.current) {
-          clearInterval(intervalRef.current);
-          intervalRef.current = null;
-        }
-        return;
-      }
-
-      const next = current.secondsRemaining - 1;
-      if (next > 0) {
-        setAutoplayState({ ...current, secondsRemaining: next });
-        return;
-      }
-
-      // Time's up — load the next episode and clear.
-      // Snapshot what we need; clear the interval and atom synchronously to
-      // avoid double-fire.
-      if (intervalRef.current) {
-        clearInterval(intervalRef.current);
-        intervalRef.current = null;
-      }
-
-      const episodeToLoad = current.nextEpisode;
-      setAutoplayState(null);
-
-      const apiLocal = apiRef.current;
-      const userLocal = userRef.current;
-      const clientLocal = remoteMediaClientRef.current;
-      const deviceLocal = castDeviceRef.current;
-      const settingsLocal = settingsRef.current;
-
-      if (!apiLocal || !userLocal?.Id || !clientLocal || !episodeToLoad?.Id) {
-        return;
-      }
-
-      // Mirror `useCastEpisodes.loadEpisode` exactly — same arguments,
-      // same start-position derivation.
-      (async () => {
-        try {
-          const startPositionMs =
-            (episodeToLoad.UserData?.PlaybackPositionTicks ?? 0) / 10000;
-
-          const result = await loadCastMedia({
-            client: clientLocal,
-            device: deviceLocal,
-            api: apiLocal,
-            item: episodeToLoad,
-            userId: userLocal.Id!,
-            profileMode: settingsLocal.chromecastProfile,
-            maxBitrateSetting: settingsLocal.chromecastMaxBitrate,
-            options: { startPositionMs },
-          });
-
-          if (!result.ok) {
-            console.error(
-              "[useCastAutoplay] Failed to load next episode:",
-              result.error,
-            );
-            return;
-          }
-
-          // Read the freshest count at the moment of the write — the
-          // overlay's "Play now" can reset this to 0 in parallel, and using
-          // a snapshot taken before the await would clobber that reset.
-          updateSettingsRef.current({
-            autoPlayEpisodeCount: settingsRef.current.autoPlayEpisodeCount + 1,
-          });
-          toast("Playing next episode");
-        } catch (error) {
-          console.error(
-            "[useCastAutoplay] Failed to load next episode:",
-            error,
-          );
-        }
-      })();
-    }, 1000);
-
-    return () => {
-      if (intervalRef.current) {
-        clearInterval(intervalRef.current);
-        intervalRef.current = null;
-      }
-    };
-  }, [autoplayState, setAutoplayState]);
-
-  // --- 6. Final unmount cleanup is covered by the interval effect's
-  // return; nothing else to do here.
-};
-
-export default useCastAutoplay;

hooks/useCastDismissGesture.ts

@@ -1,69 +0,0 @@
-import type { ImperativeRouter } from "expo-router";
-import { useCallback } from "react";
-import { Gesture } from "react-native-gesture-handler";
-import {
-  runOnJS,
-  useAnimatedStyle,
-  useSharedValue,
-  withSpring,
-} from "react-native-reanimated";
-
-interface UseCastDismissGestureParams {
-  router: ImperativeRouter;
-}
-
-/**
- * Swipe-down-to-dismiss gesture cluster for the casting player modal.
- * Owns the `translateY`/`context` shared values, the pan gesture, the animated
- * style, and the `dismissModal` callback (also invoked by the header button).
- */
-export function useCastDismissGesture({ router }: UseCastDismissGestureParams) {
-  // Swipe down to dismiss gesture
-  const translateY = useSharedValue(0);
-  const context = useSharedValue({ y: 0 });
-
-  const dismissModal = useCallback(() => {
-    // Navigate immediately without animation to prevent crashes
-    if (router.canGoBack()) {
-      router.back();
-    } else {
-      router.replace("/(auth)/(tabs)/(home)/");
-    }
-  }, [router]);
-
-  const panGesture = Gesture.Pan()
-    .onStart(() => {
-      context.value = { y: translateY.value };
-    })
-    .onUpdate((event) => {
-      // Only allow downward swipes from top of screen
-      if (event.translationY > 0) {
-        translateY.value = context.value.y + event.translationY;
-      }
-    })
-    .onEnd((event) => {
-      // Dismiss if swiped down more than 150px or fast swipe
-      if (event.translationY > 150 || event.velocityY > 600) {
-        // Animate down and dismiss
-        translateY.value = withSpring(
-          1000,
-          {
-            damping: 20,
-            stiffness: 90,
-          },
-          () => {
-            runOnJS(dismissModal)();
-          },
-        );
-      } else {
-        // Spring back to position
-        translateY.value = withSpring(0);
-      }
-    });
-
-  const animatedStyle = useAnimatedStyle(() => ({
-    transform: [{ translateY: translateY.value }],
-  }));
-
-  return { panGesture, animatedStyle, dismissModal };
-}

hooks/useCastEpisodes.ts

@@ -1,156 +0,0 @@
-import type { Api } from "@jellyfin/sdk";
-import type { BaseItemDto, UserDto } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client";
-import { getUserLibraryApi } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/utils/api";
-import { useCallback, useEffect, useState } from "react";
-import type { Device, RemoteMediaClient } from "react-native-google-cast";
-import type { Settings } from "@/utils/atoms/settings";
-import { loadCastMedia } from "@/utils/casting/castLoad";
-import { fetchSeriesEpisodes, findNextEpisode } from "@/utils/casting/episodes";
-
-interface UseCastEpisodesParams {
-  api: Api | null;
-  user: UserDto | null;
-  currentItem: BaseItemDto | null;
-  remoteMediaClient: RemoteMediaClient | null;
-  castDevice: Device | null;
-  settings: Settings;
-}
-
-interface UseCastEpisodesResult {
-  episodes: BaseItemDto[];
-  nextEpisode: BaseItemDto | null;
-  seasonData: BaseItemDto | null;
-  loadEpisode: (episode: BaseItemDto) => Promise<void>;
-  /**
-   * Id of the episode currently being loaded onto the cast device, or null
-   * when no load is pending. The cast `customData` (and thus `currentItem`)
-   * lags behind the load, so consumers use this to detect the stale window
-   * between a `loadEpisode` call and the cast reporting the new episode.
-   */
-  loadingEpisodeId: string | null;
-}
-
-export function useCastEpisodes({
-  api,
-  user,
-  currentItem,
-  remoteMediaClient,
-  castDevice,
-  settings,
-}: UseCastEpisodesParams): UseCastEpisodesResult {
-  const [episodes, setEpisodes] = useState<BaseItemDto[]>([]);
-  const [nextEpisode, setNextEpisode] = useState<BaseItemDto | null>(null);
-  const [seasonData, setSeasonData] = useState<BaseItemDto | null>(null);
-  // Target episode id while a load is in flight; cleared once it resolves.
-  const [loadingEpisodeId, setLoadingEpisodeId] = useState<string | null>(null);
-
-  // Load a different episode on the Chromecast
-  const loadEpisode = useCallback(
-    async (episode: BaseItemDto) => {
-      if (!api || !user?.Id || !episode.Id || !remoteMediaClient) return;
-
-      setLoadingEpisodeId(episode.Id);
-      try {
-        const startPositionMs =
-          (episode.UserData?.PlaybackPositionTicks ?? 0) / 10000;
-
-        const result = await loadCastMedia({
-          client: remoteMediaClient,
-          device: castDevice,
-          api,
-          item: episode,
-          userId: user.Id,
-          profileMode: settings.chromecastProfile,
-          maxBitrateSetting: settings.chromecastMaxBitrate,
-          options: { startPositionMs },
-        });
-
-        if (!result.ok) {
-          console.error(
-            "[Casting Player] Failed to load episode:",
-            result.error,
-          );
-          return;
-        }
-      } catch (error) {
-        console.error("[Casting Player] Failed to load episode:", error);
-      } finally {
-        // Clear regardless of outcome: on success `currentItem` catches up via
-        // customData; on failure the stale guard must not stay stuck.
-        setLoadingEpisodeId(null);
-      }
-    },
-    [
-      api,
-      user?.Id,
-      remoteMediaClient,
-      castDevice,
-      settings.chromecastProfile,
-      settings.chromecastMaxBitrate,
-    ],
-  );
-
-  // Fetch season data for season poster
-  useEffect(() => {
-    if (
-      currentItem?.Type !== "Episode" ||
-      !currentItem.SeasonId ||
-      !api ||
-      !user?.Id
-    )
-      return;
-
-    const fetchSeasonData = async () => {
-      try {
-        const userLibraryApi = getUserLibraryApi(api);
-        const response = await userLibraryApi.getItem({
-          itemId: currentItem.SeasonId!,
-          userId: user.Id!,
-        });
-        setSeasonData(response.data);
-      } catch (error) {
-        console.error("[Casting Player] Failed to fetch season data:", error);
-        setSeasonData(null);
-      }
-    };
-
-    fetchSeasonData();
-  }, [currentItem?.Type, currentItem?.SeasonId, api, user?.Id]);
-
-  // Fetch episodes for TV shows
-  useEffect(() => {
-    if (
-      currentItem?.Type !== "Episode" ||
-      !currentItem.SeriesId ||
-      !api ||
-      !user
-    )
-      return;
-
-    const fetchEpisodes = async () => {
-      try {
-        // Fetch ALL episodes from ALL seasons (no season filter).
-        const episodeList = await fetchSeriesEpisodes(
-          api,
-          user,
-          currentItem.SeriesId!,
-        );
-        setEpisodes(episodeList);
-        setNextEpisode(findNextEpisode(episodeList, currentItem.Id));
-      } catch (error) {
-        console.error("Failed to fetch episodes:", error);
-      }
-    };
-
-    fetchEpisodes();
-  }, [
-    currentItem?.Type,
-    currentItem?.SeriesId,
-    currentItem?.SeasonId,
-    currentItem?.Id,
-    api,
-    user,
-  ]);
-
-  return { episodes, nextEpisode, seasonData, loadEpisode, loadingEpisodeId };
-}

hooks/useCastPlayerItem.ts

@@ -1,94 +0,0 @@
-import type { Api } from "@jellyfin/sdk";
-import type { BaseItemDto, UserDto } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client";
-import { getUserLibraryApi } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/utils/api";
-import { useEffect, useMemo, useState } from "react";
-import type { MediaStatus } from "react-native-google-cast";
-
-interface UseCastPlayerItemParams {
-  api: Api | null;
-  user: UserDto | null;
-  mediaStatus: MediaStatus | null;
-}
-
-interface UseCastPlayerItemResult {
-  fetchedItem: BaseItemDto | null;
-  currentItem: BaseItemDto | null;
-}
-
-export function useCastPlayerItem({
-  api,
-  user,
-  mediaStatus,
-}: UseCastPlayerItemParams): UseCastPlayerItemResult {
-  // Fetch full item data from Jellyfin by ID
-  const [fetchedItem, setFetchedItem] = useState<BaseItemDto | null>(null);
-
-  useEffect(() => {
-    const controller = new AbortController();
-
-    const fetchItemData = async () => {
-      const itemId = mediaStatus?.mediaInfo?.contentId;
-      if (!itemId || !api || !user?.Id) return;
-
-      try {
-        const res = await getUserLibraryApi(api).getItem(
-          { itemId, userId: user.Id },
-          { signal: controller.signal },
-        );
-        if (!controller.signal.aborted) {
-          setFetchedItem(res.data);
-        }
-      } catch (error) {
-        if (error instanceof DOMException && error.name === "AbortError")
-          return;
-        console.error("[Casting Player] Failed to fetch item:", error);
-      }
-    };
-
-    fetchItemData();
-
-    return () => controller.abort();
-  }, [mediaStatus?.mediaInfo?.contentId, api, user?.Id]);
-
-  // Extract item from customData, or use fetched item, or create a minimal fallback
-  const currentItem = useMemo(() => {
-    // Priority 1: Use fetched item from API (most reliable)
-    if (fetchedItem) {
-      return fetchedItem;
-    }
-
-    // Priority 2: Try customData from mediaStatus
-    const customData = mediaStatus?.mediaInfo?.customData as BaseItemDto | null;
-    if (
-      customData?.Type &&
-      (customData.ImageTags || customData.MediaSources || customData.Id)
-    ) {
-      // Use customData if it has a real Type AND meaningful metadata
-      // (rules out placeholder objects that lack image tags, media sources, or an ID)
-      return customData;
-    }
-
-    // Priority 3: Create minimal fallback while loading
-    if (mediaStatus?.mediaInfo) {
-      const { contentId, metadata } = mediaStatus.mediaInfo;
-      // Derive type from metadata if available, otherwise omit to avoid
-      // misrepresenting episodes as movies
-      let metadataType: string | undefined;
-      if (metadata?.type === "movie") {
-        metadataType = "Movie";
-      } else if (metadata?.type === "tvShow") {
-        metadataType = "Episode";
-      }
-      return {
-        Id: contentId,
-        Name: metadata?.title || "Unknown",
-        ...(metadataType ? { Type: metadataType } : {}),
-        ServerId: "",
-      } as BaseItemDto;
-    }
-
-    return null;
-  }, [fetchedItem, mediaStatus?.mediaInfo]);
-
-  return { fetchedItem, currentItem };
-}

hooks/useCastPlayerProgress.ts

@@ -1,148 +0,0 @@
-import type { BaseItemDto } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client";
-import { type RefObject, useEffect, useRef, useState } from "react";
-import { MediaPlayerState, type MediaStatus } from "react-native-google-cast";
-import { type SharedValue, useSharedValue } from "react-native-reanimated";
-import { useTrickplay } from "@/hooks/useTrickplay";
-
-interface TrickplayTime {
-  hours: number;
-  minutes: number;
-  seconds: number;
-}
-
-interface UseCastPlayerProgressParams {
-  /** Raw Chromecast media status, or null when no session. */
-  mediaStatus: MediaStatus | null;
-  /** Full item fetched from Jellyfin, used to derive trickplay data. */
-  fetchedItem: BaseItemDto | null;
-  /** Total media duration, in seconds. */
-  duration: number;
-}
-
-type TrickplayReturn = ReturnType<typeof useTrickplay>;
-
-interface UseCastPlayerProgressResult {
-  /** Shared value tracking the slider progress, in milliseconds. */
-  sliderProgress: SharedValue<number>;
-  /** Shared value for the slider minimum, in milliseconds. */
-  sliderMin: SharedValue<number>;
-  /** Shared value for the slider maximum, in milliseconds. */
-  sliderMax: SharedValue<number>;
-  /** Mutable ref flag set true while the user is scrubbing. */
-  isScrubbing: RefObject<boolean>;
-  /** Trickplay time display state for the bubble. */
-  trickplayTime: TrickplayTime;
-  /** Updates the trickplay time display state. */
-  setTrickplayTime: (time: TrickplayTime) => void;
-  /** Current playback progress, in seconds (live-updating). */
-  progress: number;
-  /** Last stable playback position (seconds), for resuming across reloads. */
-  resumePositionRef: RefObject<number>;
-  /** Current trickplay image URL/coordinates, or null. */
-  trickPlayUrl: TrickplayReturn["trickPlayUrl"];
-  /** Computes the trickplay URL for a given progress in ticks. */
-  calculateTrickplayUrl: TrickplayReturn["calculateTrickplayUrl"];
-  /** Parsed trickplay metadata, or null. */
-  trickplayInfo: TrickplayReturn["trickplayInfo"];
-}
-
-/**
- * Progress/slider/trickplay cluster for the casting player.
- * Owns the slider shared values, scrub state, live-progress interpolation,
- * resume-position tracking, and trickplay preview.
- */
-export function useCastPlayerProgress({
-  mediaStatus,
-  fetchedItem,
-  duration,
-}: UseCastPlayerProgressParams): UseCastPlayerProgressResult {
-  // Shared values for progress slider (must be initialized before any early returns)
-  const sliderProgress = useSharedValue(0);
-  const sliderMin = useSharedValue(0);
-  const sliderMax = useSharedValue(100);
-  const isScrubbing = useRef(false);
-
-  // Trickplay time display
-  const [trickplayTime, setTrickplayTime] = useState({
-    hours: 0,
-    minutes: 0,
-    seconds: 0,
-  });
-
-  // Live progress tracking - update every second
-  const [liveProgress, setLiveProgress] = useState(0);
-  const lastSyncPositionRef = useRef(0);
-  const lastSyncTimestampRef = useRef(Date.now());
-
-  // Last stable playback position (seconds), for resuming across reloads.
-  const resumePositionRef = useRef(0);
-
-  useEffect(() => {
-    // Sync refs whenever mediaStatus provides a new position
-    if (mediaStatus?.streamPosition !== undefined) {
-      lastSyncPositionRef.current = mediaStatus.streamPosition;
-      lastSyncTimestampRef.current = Date.now();
-      setLiveProgress(mediaStatus.streamPosition);
-    }
-
-    // Update every second when playing, deriving from last sync point
-    const interval = setInterval(() => {
-      if (
-        mediaStatus?.playerState === MediaPlayerState.PLAYING &&
-        mediaStatus?.streamPosition !== undefined
-      ) {
-        const elapsed = (Date.now() - lastSyncTimestampRef.current) / 1000;
-        setLiveProgress(lastSyncPositionRef.current + elapsed);
-      } else if (mediaStatus?.streamPosition !== undefined) {
-        // Sync with actual position when paused/buffering
-        setLiveProgress(mediaStatus.streamPosition);
-      }
-    }, 1000);
-
-    return () => clearInterval(interval);
-  }, [mediaStatus?.playerState, mediaStatus?.streamPosition]);
-
-  // Track the last stable position so a reload mid-switch resumes correctly.
-  useEffect(() => {
-    const pos = mediaStatus?.streamPosition ?? 0;
-    if (mediaStatus?.playerState === MediaPlayerState.PLAYING && pos > 0) {
-      resumePositionRef.current = pos;
-    }
-  }, [mediaStatus?.streamPosition, mediaStatus?.playerState]);
-
-  // Derive state from raw Chromecast hooks
-  const progress = liveProgress; // Use live-updating progress
-
-  // Trickplay for seeking preview - use fetched item with full data
-  const { trickPlayUrl, calculateTrickplayUrl, trickplayInfo } = useTrickplay(
-    fetchedItem ?? null,
-  );
-
-  // Update slider max when duration changes
-  useEffect(() => {
-    if (duration > 0) {
-      sliderMax.value = duration * 1000; // Convert to milliseconds
-    }
-  }, [duration, sliderMax]);
-
-  // Update slider progress when not scrubbing
-  useEffect(() => {
-    if (!isScrubbing.current && progress > 0) {
-      sliderProgress.value = progress * 1000; // Convert to milliseconds
-    }
-  }, [progress, sliderProgress]);
-
-  return {
-    sliderProgress,
-    sliderMin,
-    sliderMax,
-    isScrubbing,
-    trickplayTime,
-    setTrickplayTime,
-    progress,
-    resumePositionRef,
-    trickPlayUrl,
-    calculateTrickplayUrl,
-    trickplayInfo,
-  };
-}

hooks/useCastSelection.ts

@@ -1,75 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * Source of truth for the active cast track / quality / version selection.
- *
- * Truth = the CastSelection echoed back in the cast media customData. A local
- * `pending` selection is shown optimistically while a reload re-transcodes, then
- * cleared once the cast reports it (reconciled) or the reload fails.
- */
-
-import type { BaseItemDto } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client";
-import { useCallback, useEffect, useState } from "react";
-import type { MediaStatus } from "react-native-google-cast";
-import { resolveSelection, selectionsEqual } from "@/utils/casting/selection";
-import type { CastSelection } from "@/utils/casting/types";
-
-interface UseCastSelectionParams {
-  currentItem: BaseItemDto | null;
-  mediaStatus: MediaStatus | null | undefined;
-  /** Reload the cast stream with the given selection. Resolves true on success. */
-  reload: (selection: CastSelection) => Promise<boolean>;
-}
-
-interface UseCastSelectionResult {
-  /** Effective selection: optimistic pending, else cast truth, else default. */
-  currentSelection: CastSelection | null;
-  /** Merge a partial selection, show it optimistically, and reload the stream. */
-  applySelection: (partial: Partial<CastSelection>) => void;
-}
-
-export const useCastSelection = ({
-  currentItem,
-  mediaStatus,
-  reload,
-}: UseCastSelectionParams): UseCastSelectionResult => {
-  const [pending, setPending] = useState<CastSelection | null>(null);
-
-  // Truth: the selection the cast reports as loaded, via customData.
-  const truth =
-    (
-      mediaStatus?.mediaInfo?.customData as
-        | { selection?: CastSelection }
-        | undefined
-    )?.selection ?? null;
-
-  const currentSelection: CastSelection | null =
-    pending ??
-    truth ??
-    (currentItem ? resolveSelection(currentItem, {}) : null);
-
-  // A new media item invalidates any pending selection from the previous one.
-  // biome-ignore lint/correctness/useExhaustiveDependencies: keyed on item id only
-  useEffect(() => {
-    setPending(null);
-  }, [currentItem?.Id]);
-
-  // Reconcile: once the cast reports the pending selection as loaded, clear it.
-  useEffect(() => {
-    if (pending && truth && selectionsEqual(pending, truth)) {
-      setPending(null);
-    }
-  }, [pending, truth]);
-
-  const applySelection = useCallback(
-    (partial: Partial<CastSelection>) => {
-      if (!currentSelection) return;
-      const next: CastSelection = { ...currentSelection, ...partial };
-      setPending(next);
-      reload(next).then((ok) => {
-        if (!ok) setPending(null);
-      });
-    },
-    [currentSelection, reload],
-  );
-
-  return { currentSelection, applySelection };
-};

hooks/useCasting.ts

@@ -1,407 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * 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;
-      });
-    },
-    [],
-  );
-
-  // Real Jellyfin PlaySessionId, embedded in customData by buildCastMediaInfo.
-  const playSessionId =
-    (
-      mediaStatus?.mediaInfo?.customData as
-        | { playSessionId?: string }
-        | undefined
-    )?.playSessionId ?? mediaStatus?.mediaInfo?.contentId;
-
-  const playMethod =
-    (
-      mediaStatus?.mediaInfo?.customData as
-        | { playMethod?: "Transcode" | "DirectPlay" }
-        | undefined
-    )?.playMethod ?? "Transcode";
-
-  // 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: playMethod,
-            VolumeLevel: Math.floor(currentState.volume * 100),
-            IsMuted: currentState.volume === 0,
-            PlaySessionId: playSessionId,
-          },
-        })
-        .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: playMethod,
-            VolumeLevel: Math.floor(s.volume * 100),
-            IsMuted: s.volume === 0,
-            PlaySessionId: playSessionId,
-          },
-        })
-        .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,
-    playSessionId,
-    playMethod,
-  ]);
-
-  // 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/useControlsSafeAreaInsets.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+import {
+  type EdgeInsets,
+  useSafeAreaInsets,
+} from "react-native-safe-area-context";
+import { useSettings } from "@/utils/atoms/settings";
+
+const ZERO_INSETS: EdgeInsets = { top: 0, right: 0, bottom: 0, left: 0 };
+
+/**
+ * Returns safe-area insets to apply to in-player controls, honoring the
+ * `safeAreaInControlsEnabled` user setting. When the setting is disabled,
+ * returns zero insets so controls can sit flush against the screen edges.
+ */
+export const useControlsSafeAreaInsets = (): EdgeInsets => {
+  const { settings } = useSettings();
+  const insets = useSafeAreaInsets();
+  return settings.safeAreaInControlsEnabled ? insets : ZERO_INSETS;
+};

hooks/useImageStorage.ts

@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+import { File, Paths } from "expo-file-system";
 import { useCallback } from "react";
 import { storage } from "@/utils/mmkv";
 
@@ -12,36 +13,28 @@ const useImageStorage = () => {
     }
   }, []);
 
+  /**
+   * expo-file-system instead of fetch+Blob+FileReader: the latter silently
+   * resolves to an empty payload under RN's New Architecture.
+   */
   const image2Base64 = useCallback(async (url?: string | null) => {
     if (!url) return null;
 
-    let blob: Blob;
+    const tmpFile = new File(
+      Paths.cache,
+      `img-${Date.now()}-${Math.random().toString(36).slice(2)}.jpg`,
+    );
     try {
-      // Fetch the data from the URL
-      const response = await fetch(url);
-      blob = await response.blob();
+      const downloaded = await File.downloadFileAsync(url, tmpFile, {
+        idempotent: true,
+      });
+      return await downloaded.base64();
     } catch (error) {
       console.warn("Error fetching image:", error);
       return null;
+    } finally {
+      if (tmpFile.exists) tmpFile.delete();
     }
-
-    // Create a FileReader instance
-    const reader = new FileReader();
-
-    // Convert blob to base64
-    return new Promise<string>((resolve, reject) => {
-      reader.onloadend = () => {
-        if (typeof reader.result === "string") {
-          // Extract the base64 string (remove the data URL prefix)
-          const base64 = reader.result.split(",")[1];
-          resolve(base64);
-        } else {
-          reject(new Error("Failed to convert image to base64"));
-        }
-      };
-      reader.onerror = reject;
-      reader.readAsDataURL(blob);
-    });
   }, []);
 
   const saveImage = useCallback(

hooks/useKeepWebSocketAlive.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+import { useEffect } from "react";
+import { useWebSocketContext } from "@/providers/WebSocketProvider";
+
+/**
+ * While `active` is true, hold a keep-alive token on the global
+ * WebSocket so it is NOT closed when the app moves to
+ * background/inactive. Releases automatically when `active` flips
+ * false or the component unmounts.
+ *
+ * Used by the video player while in Picture-in-Picture so SyncPlay
+ * commands (and any other server pushes) keep flowing while the OS
+ * thinks the app is backgrounded.
+ */
+export function useKeepWebSocketAlive(active: boolean): void {
+  const { acquireKeepAlive } = useWebSocketContext();
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!active) return;
+    const release = acquireKeepAlive();
+    return release;
+  }, [active, acquireKeepAlive]);
+}

hooks/usePlayerItemNavigation.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,405 @@
+/**
+ * Single source of truth for *all* item-level navigation inside the
+ * player (next / previous / picked-from-episode-list / autoplay-next).
+ *
+ * This hook encapsulates three orthogonal concerns so callers don't
+ * have to:
+ *
+ *  1. **SyncPlay** — when a group is active, every advance/rewind
+ *     dispatches through `Controller`. `SyncPlayProvider` handles the
+ *     resulting `localPlay` / `localSetCurrentPlaylistItem` events and
+ *     navigates the local screen.
+ *  2. **Autoplay gating** — `maxAutoPlayEpisodeCount` limits how many
+ *     episodes auto-play before stopping. Manual presses bypass this.
+ *     SyncPlay bypasses it too (the server drives the queue).
+ *  3. **Platform navigation** — mobile uses `router.setParams` so the
+ *     player view stays mounted (avoids a full re-mount + bitrate /
+ *     stream re-pick cycle). TV uses `router.replace` because MPV's
+ *     native view can't be re-initialized in place. Offline state is
+ *     preserved automatically by `useAppRouter`.
+ */
+
+import type {
+  BaseItemDto,
+  MediaSourceInfo,
+} from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client";
+import { useCallback } from "react";
+import { useTranslation } from "react-i18next";
+import { Alert, Platform } from "react-native";
+import useAppRouter from "@/hooks/useAppRouter";
+import { useHaptic } from "@/hooks/useHaptic";
+import { getDownloadedItemById } from "@/providers/Downloads";
+import { useOfflineMode } from "@/providers/OfflineModeProvider";
+import { useSyncPlay } from "@/providers/SyncPlay";
+import { useSettings } from "@/utils/atoms/settings";
+import { getDefaultPlaySettings } from "@/utils/jellyfin/getDefaultPlaySettings";
+
+interface UsePlayerItemNavigationParams {
+  /**
+   * The adjacent item that "next" should target (from `usePlaybackManager`).
+   * Only needed by callers that use the in-session nav methods.
+   */
+  nextItem?: BaseItemDto | null;
+  /** The adjacent item that "previous" should target. */
+  previousItem?: BaseItemDto | null;
+  /** The active media source for the *current* item; used to seed track defaults. */
+  mediaSource?: MediaSourceInfo | null;
+  /** Live audio track index (may differ from the URL param after the user changed tracks). */
+  currentAudioIndex?: number;
+  /** Live subtitle track index. */
+  currentSubtitleIndex?: number;
+  /** Currently-active bitrate cap. */
+  bitrateValue?: number;
+  /**
+   * Optional guard for "we're already stopping the player". TV passes
+   * `isPlaybackStopped` here to drop spurious next-item dispatches that
+   * fire during teardown.
+   */
+  isDisabled?: boolean;
+}
+
+/** Options for `playItem` — the entry-point method used by PlayButton et al. */
+export interface PlayItemOptions {
+  audioIndex?: number;
+  subtitleIndex?: number;
+  mediaSourceId?: string;
+  bitrateValue?: number;
+  /** Defaults to `item.UserData?.PlaybackPositionTicks`. */
+  playbackPosition?: number;
+  /**
+   * Force local-file playback even outside the offline UI context, and
+   * skip SyncPlay broadcasting. Used when the user explicitly picks the
+   * downloaded copy from a "play downloaded?" prompt.
+   */
+  forceOffline?: boolean;
+}
+
+export interface PlayerItemNavigation {
+  /** SyncPlay-aware previous. No-op when there's no previous item. */
+  goToPreviousItem: () => void;
+  /**
+   * Manual next (e.g. user tapped the skip-forward / next button).
+   * Autoplay gating is bypassed.
+   */
+  goToNextItem: () => void;
+  /** Jump to an arbitrary item (episode picker). */
+  goToItem: (item: BaseItemDto) => void;
+  /**
+   * Autoplay next (e.g. "Up Next" overlay countdown completed). Respects
+   * `maxAutoPlayEpisodeCount`. Bypassed when SyncPlay is active.
+   */
+  handleAutoPlayNext: () => void;
+  /**
+   * Helper for the "Keep Watching" overlay button — advances and resets
+   * the auto-play counter so the next stretch of episodes can autoplay.
+   */
+  handleContinueWatching: () => void;
+  /**
+   * Entry-point: start playback of an item from outside the player
+   * (PlayButton, Continue Watching, episode picker on the item page).
+   * SyncPlay-aware. Resets the autoplay counter.
+   */
+  playItem: (item: BaseItemDto, opts?: PlayItemOptions) => Promise<void>;
+}
+
+export function usePlayerItemNavigation(
+  params: UsePlayerItemNavigationParams = {},
+): PlayerItemNavigation {
+  const {
+    nextItem,
+    previousItem,
+    mediaSource,
+    currentAudioIndex,
+    currentSubtitleIndex,
+    bitrateValue,
+    isDisabled,
+  } = params;
+
+  const router = useAppRouter();
+  const { t } = useTranslation();
+  const { settings, updateSettings } = useSettings();
+  const { isEnabled: isSyncPlayEnabled, controller: syncPlayController } =
+    useSyncPlay();
+  const lightHapticFeedback = useHaptic("light");
+  // Note: "offline mode" is a *UI context* flag (set by pages entered from
+  // the downloads tab), not a network-connectivity status. A user may be
+  // in offline mode with perfect internet, watching a downloaded copy.
+  const inOfflineContext = useOfflineMode();
+
+  /*
+   * Compute the destination URL params for a given target item, using
+   * the live selection state (which may differ from the URL params the
+   * episode started with — the user may have switched tracks mid-play).
+   */
+  const buildNavigationParams = useCallback(
+    (target: BaseItemDto) => {
+      if (!settings) return null;
+      const {
+        mediaSource: newMediaSource,
+        audioIndex: defaultAudioIndex,
+        subtitleIndex: defaultSubtitleIndex,
+      } = getDefaultPlaySettings(
+        target,
+        settings,
+        {
+          indexes: {
+            subtitleIndex: currentSubtitleIndex,
+            audioIndex: currentAudioIndex,
+          },
+          source: mediaSource ?? undefined,
+        },
+        { applyLanguagePreferences: true },
+      );
+      return {
+        itemId: target.Id ?? "",
+        audioIndex: defaultAudioIndex?.toString() ?? "",
+        subtitleIndex: defaultSubtitleIndex?.toString() ?? "",
+        mediaSourceId: newMediaSource?.Id ?? "",
+        bitrateValue: bitrateValue?.toString() ?? "",
+        playbackPosition:
+          target.UserData?.PlaybackPositionTicks?.toString() ?? "",
+      };
+    },
+    [
+      settings,
+      currentSubtitleIndex,
+      currentAudioIndex,
+      mediaSource,
+      bitrateValue,
+    ],
+  );
+
+  /*
+   * Stamp the `offline` URL param onto a params object based on whether
+   * the target item is actually downloaded.
+   *
+   * - Online (no offline UI context) → pass through unchanged; the
+   *   `offline` key is absent so `useAppRouter` doesn't touch it.
+   * - Offline context, target IS downloaded → `offline: "true"` (play
+   *   the local copy).
+   * - Offline context, target is NOT downloaded → `offline: ""` (force
+   *   online streaming; the key's presence blocks `useAppRouter` from
+   *   auto-injecting `"true"`, and direct-player only treats the value
+   *   `"true"` as offline).
+   *
+   * That last case is the important one: a user can be in the offline
+   * UI context with perfect internet (e.g. navigated in from downloads)
+   * and pick an episode they never downloaded. Without this the player
+   * would hang waiting for a local file that doesn't exist.
+   */
+  const withOfflineParam = useCallback(
+    (params: Record<string, string>, target: BaseItemDto) => {
+      if (!inOfflineContext) return params;
+      const isDownloaded = !!(target.Id && getDownloadedItemById(target.Id));
+      return { ...params, offline: isDownloaded ? "true" : "" };
+    },
+    [inOfflineContext],
+  );
+
+  /*
+   * Platform-appropriate local navigation. Mobile keeps the same player
+   * view mounted via setParams; TV swaps the whole route via replace.
+   */
+  const localNavigate = useCallback(
+    (target: BaseItemDto) => {
+      if (isDisabled) return;
+      const navParams = buildNavigationParams(target);
+      if (!navParams) return;
+      lightHapticFeedback();
+
+      const finalParams = withOfflineParam(navParams, target);
+
+      if (Platform.isTV) {
+        const queryString = new URLSearchParams(finalParams).toString();
+        router.replace(`/player/direct-player?${queryString}`);
+      } else {
+        router.setParams(finalParams);
+      }
+    },
+    [
+      isDisabled,
+      buildNavigationParams,
+      router,
+      lightHapticFeedback,
+      withOfflineParam,
+    ],
+  );
+
+  const goToPreviousItem = useCallback(() => {
+    if (isSyncPlayEnabled && syncPlayController) {
+      syncPlayController.previousItem();
+      return;
+    }
+    if (!previousItem) return;
+    localNavigate(previousItem);
+  }, [isSyncPlayEnabled, syncPlayController, previousItem, localNavigate]);
+
+  const goToNextItem = useCallback(() => {
+    if (isSyncPlayEnabled && syncPlayController) {
+      syncPlayController.nextItem();
+      return;
+    }
+    if (!nextItem) return;
+    localNavigate(nextItem);
+  }, [isSyncPlayEnabled, syncPlayController, nextItem, localNavigate]);
+
+  const goToItem = useCallback(
+    (target: BaseItemDto) => {
+      if (isSyncPlayEnabled && syncPlayController && target.Id) {
+        syncPlayController.goToItem(target);
+        return;
+      }
+      localNavigate(target);
+    },
+    [isSyncPlayEnabled, syncPlayController, localNavigate],
+  );
+
+  const handleAutoPlayNext = useCallback(() => {
+    // SyncPlay always advances unconditionally — the server is the source
+    // of truth for queue progression and per-client gating would desync us.
+    if (isSyncPlayEnabled && syncPlayController) {
+      syncPlayController.nextItem();
+      return;
+    }
+    if (!nextItem) return;
+
+    const maxCount = settings?.maxAutoPlayEpisodeCount.value ?? 0;
+    const currentCount = settings?.autoPlayEpisodeCount ?? 0;
+
+    // -1 means "no limit"
+    if (maxCount === -1) {
+      localNavigate(nextItem);
+      return;
+    }
+
+    if (currentCount + 1 < maxCount) {
+      localNavigate(nextItem);
+    }
+
+    if (currentCount < maxCount) {
+      updateSettings({ autoPlayEpisodeCount: currentCount + 1 });
+    }
+  }, [
+    isSyncPlayEnabled,
+    syncPlayController,
+    nextItem,
+    settings,
+    updateSettings,
+    localNavigate,
+  ]);
+
+  const handleContinueWatching = useCallback(() => {
+    if (isSyncPlayEnabled && syncPlayController) {
+      syncPlayController.nextItem();
+      return;
+    }
+    if (!nextItem) return;
+    updateSettings({ autoPlayEpisodeCount: 0 });
+    localNavigate(nextItem);
+  }, [
+    isSyncPlayEnabled,
+    syncPlayController,
+    nextItem,
+    updateSettings,
+    localNavigate,
+  ]);
+
+  /*
+   * Entry-point: start playback of an item from outside the player.
+   *
+   * Used by PlayButton, Continue Watching cards, episode pickers on the
+   * item page, etc. Unlike the in-session methods, this always uses
+   * `router.push` (we're entering the player, not navigating within it)
+   * and runs on both mobile and TV with the same shape.
+   *
+   * SyncPlay: when in a group and the user *didn't* explicitly request
+   * local playback, we route through `controller.play()` so every group
+   * member gets the same `PlayQueue: NewPlaylist` update and navigates
+   * together. Errors surface as an Alert and abort the local navigation
+   * (matches `PlayButton`'s previous behavior).
+   */
+  const playItem = useCallback(
+    async (item: BaseItemDto, opts: PlayItemOptions = {}) => {
+      if (!item.Id) return;
+      lightHapticFeedback();
+
+      const startPositionTicks =
+        opts.playbackPosition ?? item.UserData?.PlaybackPositionTicks ?? 0;
+
+      // Fresh playback start — reset the autoplay budget so the next
+      // stretch of episodes can autoplay.
+      if (settings && settings.maxAutoPlayEpisodeCount.value !== -1) {
+        updateSettings({ autoPlayEpisodeCount: 0 });
+      }
+
+      // SyncPlay: broadcast to the group instead of navigating locally.
+      // Skipped when the user explicitly picked the downloaded copy — a
+      // local file can't be part of a synced session.
+      if (!opts.forceOffline && isSyncPlayEnabled && syncPlayController) {
+        try {
+          await syncPlayController.play({
+            items: [item],
+            ids: [item.Id],
+            startPositionTicks,
+          });
+        } catch (error) {
+          console.error("SyncPlay: failed to start group playback", error);
+          Alert.alert(
+            t("player.client_error"),
+            t("syncplay.failed_to_start", {
+              defaultValue: "Failed to start SyncPlay group playback",
+            }),
+          );
+        }
+        return;
+      }
+
+      // Build a string-record so we can run it through `withOfflineParam`
+      // and `URLSearchParams` uniformly.
+      const baseParams: Record<string, string> = {
+        itemId: item.Id,
+        playbackPosition: String(startPositionTicks),
+      };
+      if (opts.audioIndex !== undefined) {
+        baseParams.audioIndex = String(opts.audioIndex);
+      }
+      if (opts.subtitleIndex !== undefined) {
+        baseParams.subtitleIndex = String(opts.subtitleIndex);
+      }
+      if (opts.mediaSourceId) {
+        baseParams.mediaSourceId = opts.mediaSourceId;
+      }
+      if (opts.bitrateValue !== undefined) {
+        baseParams.bitrateValue = String(opts.bitrateValue);
+      }
+
+      const finalParams = opts.forceOffline
+        ? { ...baseParams, offline: "true" }
+        : withOfflineParam(baseParams, item);
+
+      const queryString = new URLSearchParams(finalParams).toString();
+      router.push(`/player/direct-player?${queryString}`);
+    },
+    [
+      lightHapticFeedback,
+      settings,
+      updateSettings,
+      isSyncPlayEnabled,
+      syncPlayController,
+      withOfflineParam,
+      router,
+      t,
+    ],
+  );
+
+  return {
+    goToPreviousItem,
+    goToNextItem,
+    goToItem,
+    handleAutoPlayNext,
+    handleContinueWatching,
+    playItem,
+  };
+}
+
+export default usePlayerItemNavigation;

hooks/useRemoteControl.ts

@@ -1,64 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * Dispatches Jellyfin remote-control WebSocket messages to the active
- * PlaybackController. DisplayMessage is shown as an in-app toast and needs no
- * controller.
- */
-
-import { useAtomValue } from "jotai";
-import { useEffect, useRef } from "react";
-import { toast } from "sonner-native";
-import { activePlaybackControllerAtom } from "@/utils/playback/playbackController";
-import {
-  mapRemoteCommand,
-  type RemoteWsMessage,
-} from "@/utils/playback/remoteCommands";
-
-/** Handle one remote-control message (call it whenever a new WS message arrives). */
-export const useRemoteControl = (lastMessage: RemoteWsMessage | null): void => {
-  const controller = useAtomValue(activePlaybackControllerAtom);
-  const handledRef = useRef<RemoteWsMessage | null>(null);
-
-  useEffect(() => {
-    if (!lastMessage || lastMessage === handledRef.current) return;
-    handledRef.current = lastMessage;
-    const action = mapRemoteCommand(lastMessage);
-    if (!action) return;
-
-    if (action.kind === "displayMessage") {
-      toast(action.text);
-      return;
-    }
-
-    if (!controller) return;
-
-    switch (action.kind) {
-      case "playPause":
-        controller.playPause();
-        break;
-      case "pause":
-        controller.pause();
-        break;
-      case "unpause":
-        controller.unpause();
-        break;
-      case "stop":
-        controller.stop();
-        break;
-      case "seek":
-        controller.seek(action.positionMs);
-        break;
-      case "next":
-        controller.next();
-        break;
-      case "previous":
-        controller.previous();
-        break;
-      case "setVolume":
-        controller.setVolume(action.level);
-        break;
-      case "toggleMute":
-        controller.toggleMute();
-        break;
-    }
-  }, [lastMessage, controller]);
-};

hooks/useSegmentSkipper.ts

@@ -1,113 +0,0 @@
-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

@@ -17,24 +17,20 @@ interface TrickplayUrl {
 }
 
 /** Hook to handle trickplay logic for a given item. */
-export const useTrickplay = (item: BaseItemDto | null) => {
+export const useTrickplay = (item: BaseItemDto) => {
   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(
-    () => (item ? getTrickplayInfo(item) : null),
-    [item],
-  );
+  const trickplayInfo = useMemo(() => getTrickplayInfo(item), [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`;
       }
@@ -49,7 +45,7 @@ export const useTrickplay = (item: BaseItemDto | null) => {
       const now = Date.now();
       if (
         !trickplayInfo ||
-        !item?.Id ||
+        !item.Id ||
         now - lastCalculationTime.current < throttleDelay
       )
         return;
@@ -66,7 +62,7 @@ export const useTrickplay = (item: BaseItemDto | null) => {
 
   /** 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[] = [];

hooks/useWebsockets.ts

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ import { useEffect } from "react";
 import { useTranslation } from "react-i18next";
 import { Alert } from "react-native";
 import useRouter from "@/hooks/useAppRouter";
+import { useSyncPlay } from "@/providers/SyncPlay/SyncPlayProvider";
 import { useWebSocketContext } from "@/providers/WebSocketProvider";
 
 interface UseWebSocketProps {
@@ -80,9 +81,9 @@ export const useWebSocket = ({
   playTrailers,
 }: UseWebSocketProps) => {
   const router = useRouter();
-  const { lastMessage } = useWebSocketContext();
+  const { lastMessage, clearLastMessage } = useWebSocketContext();
   const { t } = useTranslation();
-  const { clearLastMessage } = useWebSocketContext();
+  const { isEnabled: isSyncPlayEnabled } = useSyncPlay();
 
   useEffect(() => {
     if (!lastMessage) return;
@@ -96,6 +97,25 @@ export const useWebSocket = ({
       | Record<string, string>
       | undefined; // Arguments are Dictionary<string, string>
 
+    // Skip playback commands when SyncPlay is enabled - SyncPlay handles these
+    const isSyncPlayCommand =
+      lastMessage.MessageType === "SyncPlayCommand" ||
+      lastMessage.MessageType === "SyncPlayGroupUpdate";
+    const isPlaybackCommand = [
+      "PlayPause",
+      "Pause",
+      "Unpause",
+      "Stop",
+      "Seek",
+      "NextTrack",
+      "PreviousTrack",
+    ].includes(command ?? "");
+
+    if (isSyncPlayEnabled && (isSyncPlayCommand || isPlaybackCommand)) {
+      console.log(`Command ~ ${command} - skipping, SyncPlay handles playback`);
+      return;
+    }
+
     if (command === "PlayPause") {
       console.log("Command ~ PlayPause");
       togglePlay();

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

@@ -50,6 +50,13 @@ class MpvPlayerModule : Module() {
                 // No-op on Android - media session integration would require MediaSessionCompat
             }
 
+            // When true, PiP play/pause/skip controls emit JS events
+            // instead of driving MPV directly, so the host app can route
+            // through SyncPlay (server -> group broadcast -> all clients).
+            Prop("syncPlayDelegated") { view: MpvPlayerView, delegated: Boolean ->
+                view.syncPlayDelegated = delegated
+            }
+
             // Async function to play video
             AsyncFunction("play") { view: MpvPlayerView ->
                 view.play()
@@ -198,7 +205,7 @@ class MpvPlayerModule : Module() {
             }
 
             // Defines events that the view can send to JavaScript
-            Events("onLoad", "onPlaybackStateChange", "onProgress", "onError", "onTracksReady", "onPictureInPictureChange")
+            Events("onLoad", "onPlaybackStateChange", "onProgress", "onError", "onTracksReady", "onPictureInPictureChange", "onPipPlayRequest", "onPipPauseRequest", "onPipSkipRequest")
         }
     }
 }

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

@@ -47,6 +47,16 @@ class MpvPlayerView(context: Context, appContext: AppContext) : ExpoView(context
     val onError by EventDispatcher()
     val onTracksReady by EventDispatcher()
     val onPictureInPictureChange by EventDispatcher()
+    // SyncPlay: when `syncPlayDelegated == true`, PiP playback controls
+    // (play / pause / skip) emit these events instead of driving MPV
+    // directly, so JS can route the action through the SyncPlay
+    // controller (server -> group broadcast -> all clients). Default
+    // behavior (non-SyncPlay) is unchanged.
+    val onPipPlayRequest by EventDispatcher()
+    val onPipPauseRequest by EventDispatcher()
+    val onPipSkipRequest by EventDispatcher()
+
+    var syncPlayDelegated: Boolean = false
 
     private var textureView: TextureView
     private var renderer: MPVLayerRenderer? = null
@@ -85,14 +95,32 @@ class MpvPlayerView(context: Context, appContext: AppContext) : ExpoView(context
         pipController?.setPlayerView(textureView)
         pipController?.delegate = object : PiPController.Delegate {
             override fun onPlay() {
+                if (syncPlayDelegated) {
+                    onPipPlayRequest(mapOf<String, Any>())
+                    return
+                }
                 play()
             }
 
             override fun onPause() {
+                if (syncPlayDelegated) {
+                    onPipPauseRequest(mapOf<String, Any>())
+                    return
+                }
                 pause()
             }
 
             override fun onSeekBy(seconds: Double) {
+                if (syncPlayDelegated) {
+                    val target = (cachedPosition + seconds).coerceAtLeast(0.0)
+                    onPipSkipRequest(
+                        mapOf(
+                            "targetSeconds" to target,
+                            "intervalSeconds" to seconds
+                        )
+                    )
+                    return
+                }
                 seekBy(seconds)
             }
 

modules/mpv-player/ios/MpvPlayerModule.swift

@@ -65,6 +65,13 @@ public class MpvPlayerModule: Module {
         }
       }
 
+      // When true, PiP play/pause/skip controls emit JS events instead
+      // of driving MPV directly, so the host app can route through
+      // SyncPlay (server -> group broadcast -> all clients).
+      Prop("syncPlayDelegated") { (view: MpvPlayerView, delegated: Bool) in
+        view.syncPlayDelegated = delegated
+      }
+
       // Async function to play video
       AsyncFunction("play") { (view: MpvPlayerView) in
         view.play()
@@ -213,7 +220,7 @@ public class MpvPlayerModule: Module {
       }
 
       // Defines events that the view can send to JavaScript
-      Events("onLoad", "onPlaybackStateChange", "onProgress", "onError", "onTracksReady")
+      Events("onLoad", "onPlaybackStateChange", "onProgress", "onError", "onTracksReady", "onPictureInPictureChange", "onPipPlayRequest", "onPipPauseRequest", "onPipSkipRequest")
     }
   }
 }

modules/mpv-player/ios/MpvPlayerView.swift

@@ -61,6 +61,17 @@ class MpvPlayerView: ExpoView {
 	let onProgress = EventDispatcher()
 	let onError = EventDispatcher()
 	let onTracksReady = EventDispatcher()
+	let onPictureInPictureChange = EventDispatcher()
+	// SyncPlay: when `syncPlayDelegated == true`, PiP playback controls
+	// (play / pause / skip) emit these events instead of driving MPV
+	// directly, so JS can route the action through the SyncPlay
+	// controller (server → group broadcast → all clients). Default
+	// behavior (non-SyncPlay) is unchanged.
+	let onPipPlayRequest = EventDispatcher()
+	let onPipPauseRequest = EventDispatcher()
+	let onPipSkipRequest = EventDispatcher()
+
+	var syncPlayDelegated: Bool = false
 
 	private var currentURL: URL?
 	private var cachedPosition: Double = 0
@@ -81,7 +92,6 @@ class MpvPlayerView: ExpoView {
 	private func setupView() {
 		clipsToBounds = true
 		backgroundColor = .black
-		configureAudioSession()
 
 		videoContainer = UIView()
 		videoContainer.translatesAutoresizingMaskIntoConstraints = false
@@ -141,21 +151,26 @@ class MpvPlayerView: ExpoView {
 		CATransaction.commit()
 	}
 
+	// MARK: - Audio Session & Notifications
+
 	private func configureAudioSession() {
-		let audioSession = AVAudioSession.sharedInstance()
+		let session = AVAudioSession.sharedInstance()
 		do {
-			try audioSession.setCategory(
-				.playback,
-				mode: .moviePlayback,
-				policy: .longFormAudio,
-				options: []
-			)
-			try audioSession.setActive(true)
+			try session.setCategory(.playback, mode: .moviePlayback, policy: .longFormAudio, options: [])
+			try session.setActive(true)
 		} catch {
 			print("Failed to configure audio session: \(error)")
 		}
 	}
-	// MARK: - Audio Session & Notifications
+
+	/// Deactivate the session AND reset the category — `setActive(false)` alone
+	/// leaves `.playback`/`.longFormAudio` on the shared singleton, so any later
+	/// reactivation (foreground, route change, other modules) re-steals audio.
+	private func tearDownAudioSession() {
+		let session = AVAudioSession.sharedInstance()
+		try? session.setActive(false, options: .notifyOthersOnDeactivation)
+		try? session.setCategory(.ambient, mode: .default, options: [.mixWithOthers])
+	}
 
 	private func setupNotifications() {
 		// Handle audio session interruptions (e.g., incoming calls, other apps playing audio)
@@ -270,6 +285,7 @@ class MpvPlayerView: ExpoView {
 
 	func play() {
 		intendedPlayState = true
+		configureAudioSession()
 		setupRemoteCommands()
 		renderer?.play()
 		pipController?.setPlaybackRate(1.0)
@@ -440,6 +456,7 @@ class MpvPlayerView: ExpoView {
 		renderer?.stop()
 		displayLayer.removeFromSuperlayer()
 		clearNowPlayingInfo()
+		tearDownAudioSession()
 		NotificationCenter.default.removeObserver(self)
 	}
 }
@@ -519,9 +536,7 @@ extension MpvPlayerView: MPVLayerRendererDelegate {
 	}
 
 	func renderer(_: MPVLayerRenderer, didSelectAudioOutput audioOutput: String) {
-		// Audio output is now active - this is the right time to activate audio session and set Now Playing
-		print("[MPV] Audio output ready (\(audioOutput)), activating audio session and syncing Now Playing")
-		nowPlayingManager.activateAudioSession()
+		print("[MPV] Audio output ready (\(audioOutput)), syncing Now Playing")
 		syncNowPlaying(isPlaying: !isPaused())
 	}
 }
@@ -633,6 +648,9 @@ extension MpvPlayerView: PiPControllerDelegate {
 		print("PiP did start: \(didStartPictureInPicture)")
 		// Ensure current time is synced when PiP starts
 		pipController?.setCurrentTimeFromSeconds(cachedPosition, duration: cachedDuration)
+		// Notify JS of the actual PiP active state. `didStartPictureInPicture`
+		// is `false` when AVKit reports a failure to start, so reflect that.
+		onPictureInPictureChange(["isActive": didStartPictureInPicture])
 	}
 	
 	func pipController(_ controller: PiPController, willStopPictureInPicture: Bool) {
@@ -651,6 +669,9 @@ extension MpvPlayerView: PiPControllerDelegate {
 		if _isZoomedToFill {
 			displayLayer.videoGravity = .resizeAspectFill
 		}
+		// Notify JS that PiP has fully stopped so the controls overlay can
+		// be re-mounted when the user returns to full screen.
+		onPictureInPictureChange(["isActive": false])
 	}
 	
 	func pipController(_ controller: PiPController, restoreUserInterfaceForPictureInPictureStop completionHandler: @escaping (Bool) -> Void) {
@@ -660,6 +681,12 @@ extension MpvPlayerView: PiPControllerDelegate {
 	
 	func pipControllerPlay(_ controller: PiPController) {
 		print("PiP play requested")
+		if syncPlayDelegated {
+			// Let JS route through SyncPlay. We deliberately do NOT touch
+			// MPV here; the WS command coming back will drive playback.
+			onPipPlayRequest([:])
+			return
+		}
 		intendedPlayState = true
 		renderer?.play()
 		pipController?.setPlaybackRate(1.0)
@@ -667,6 +694,10 @@ extension MpvPlayerView: PiPControllerDelegate {
 	
 	func pipControllerPause(_ controller: PiPController) {
 		print("PiP pause requested")
+		if syncPlayDelegated {
+			onPipPauseRequest([:])
+			return
+		}
 		intendedPlayState = false
 		renderer?.pausePlayback()
 		pipController?.setPlaybackRate(0.0)
@@ -676,6 +707,16 @@ extension MpvPlayerView: PiPControllerDelegate {
 		let seconds = CMTimeGetSeconds(interval)
 		print("PiP skip by interval: \(seconds)")
 		let target = max(0, cachedPosition + seconds)
+		if syncPlayDelegated {
+			// `targetSeconds` lets JS convert to ticks and call
+			// syncPlayController.seek(). `intervalSeconds` is also sent
+			// for telemetry / debug.
+			onPipSkipRequest([
+				"targetSeconds": target,
+				"intervalSeconds": seconds
+			])
+			return
+		}
 		seekTo(position: target)
 	}
 	

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

@@ -29,6 +29,21 @@ export type OnPictureInPictureChangePayload = {
   isActive: boolean;
 };
 
+/**
+ * Emitted when the user taps a PiP playback control while the view
+ * was rendered with `syncPlayDelegated`. The host app should route
+ * the action through the SyncPlay controller instead of acting
+ * locally.
+ */
+export type OnPipPlayRequestPayload = Record<string, never>;
+export type OnPipPauseRequestPayload = Record<string, never>;
+export type OnPipSkipRequestPayload = {
+  /** Absolute target position the user wants to seek to, in seconds. */
+  targetSeconds: number;
+  /** Skip interval requested by the OS (signed seconds). Debug only. */
+  intervalSeconds: number;
+};
+
 export type NowPlayingMetadata = {
   title?: string;
   artist?: string;
@@ -84,6 +99,18 @@ export type MpvPlayerViewProps = {
   onPictureInPictureChange?: (event: {
     nativeEvent: OnPictureInPictureChangePayload;
   }) => void;
+  /**
+   * When true, PiP play/pause/skip controls emit the corresponding
+   * `onPipPlayRequest` / `onPipPauseRequest` / `onPipSkipRequest`
+   * events instead of driving MPV directly. Used to route PiP control
+   * actions through SyncPlay.
+   */
+  syncPlayDelegated?: boolean;
+  onPipPlayRequest?: (event: { nativeEvent: OnPipPlayRequestPayload }) => void;
+  onPipPauseRequest?: (event: {
+    nativeEvent: OnPipPauseRequestPayload;
+  }) => void;
+  onPipSkipRequest?: (event: { nativeEvent: OnPipSkipRequestPayload }) => void;
 };
 
 export interface MpvPlayerViewRef {

providers/Downloads/database.ts

@@ -4,28 +4,68 @@ import type { DownloadedItem, DownloadsDatabase } from "./types";
 
 const DOWNLOADS_DATABASE_KEY = "downloads.v2.json";
 
+// Performance optimization: Cache the parsed database to avoid repeated JSON.parse calls
+let cachedDb: DownloadsDatabase | null = null;
+let cacheVersion = 0;
+
+// Performance optimization: Cache the flattened items array
+let cachedItems: DownloadedItem[] | null = null;
+let itemsCacheVersion = -1;
+
+// Performance optimization: Index for O(1) item lookups by ID
+let itemIndex: Map<string, DownloadedItem> | null = null;
+let indexCacheVersion = -1;
+
 /**
  * Get the downloads database from storage
+ * PERFORMANCE: Caches the parsed database to avoid repeated JSON.parse calls.
+ * NOTE: Returns the shared cached instance — do NOT mutate it directly. Go
+ * through addDownloadedItem/updateDownloadedItem/removeDownloadedItem so
+ * saveDownloadsDatabase() runs and the derived caches stay consistent.
  */
 export function getDownloadsDatabase(): DownloadsDatabase {
+  // Return cached database if available
+  if (cachedDb !== null) {
+    return cachedDb;
+  }
+
+  // Parse from storage and cache the result
   const file = storage.getString(DOWNLOADS_DATABASE_KEY);
   if (file) {
-    return JSON.parse(file) as DownloadsDatabase;
+    cachedDb = JSON.parse(file) as DownloadsDatabase;
+    return cachedDb;
   }
-  return { movies: {}, series: {}, other: {} };
+
+  const emptyDb = { movies: {}, series: {}, other: {} };
+  cachedDb = emptyDb;
+  return emptyDb;
 }
 
 /**
  * Save the downloads database to storage
+ * PERFORMANCE: Updates cache and invalidates derived caches
  */
 export function saveDownloadsDatabase(db: DownloadsDatabase): void {
   storage.set(DOWNLOADS_DATABASE_KEY, JSON.stringify(db));
+  // Update the cache with the new database
+  cachedDb = db;
+  // Invalidate derived caches (items array and index)
+  cachedItems = null;
+  itemIndex = null;
+  cacheVersion++;
 }
 
 /**
  * Get all downloaded items as a flat array
+ * PERFORMANCE: Caches the flattened array to avoid rebuilding on every call
  */
 export function getAllDownloadedItems(): DownloadedItem[] {
+  // Return cached items if available and up-to-date
+  if (cachedItems !== null && itemsCacheVersion === cacheVersion) {
+    return cachedItems;
+  }
+
+  // Build the items array from the database
   const db = getDownloadsDatabase();
   const items: DownloadedItem[] = [];
 
@@ -47,34 +87,41 @@ export function getAllDownloadedItems(): DownloadedItem[] {
     }
   }
 
+  // Cache the result
+  cachedItems = items;
+  itemsCacheVersion = cacheVersion;
+
   return items;
 }
 
 /**
- * Get a downloaded item by its ID
+ * Build or refresh the item index for O(1) lookups
  */
-export function getDownloadedItemById(id: string): DownloadedItem | undefined {
-  const db = getDownloadsDatabase();
-
-  if (db.movies[id]) {
-    return db.movies[id];
+function ensureItemIndex(): void {
+  if (itemIndex !== null && indexCacheVersion === cacheVersion) {
+    return; // Index is up-to-date
   }
 
-  for (const series of Object.values(db.series)) {
-    for (const season of Object.values(series.seasons)) {
-      for (const episode of Object.values(season.episodes)) {
-        if (episode.item.Id === id) {
-          return episode;
-        }
-      }
+  // Build new index from all items
+  itemIndex = new Map<string, DownloadedItem>();
+  const items = getAllDownloadedItems();
+
+  for (const item of items) {
+    if (item.item.Id) {
+      itemIndex.set(item.item.Id, item);
     }
   }
 
-  if (db.other?.[id]) {
-    return db.other[id];
-  }
+  indexCacheVersion = cacheVersion;
+}
 
-  return undefined;
+/**
+ * Get a downloaded item by its ID
+ * PERFORMANCE: Uses O(1) index lookup instead of O(n²) iteration
+ */
+export function getDownloadedItemById(id: string): DownloadedItem | undefined {
+  ensureItemIndex();
+  return itemIndex!.get(id);
 }
 
 /**
@@ -221,4 +268,5 @@ export function updateDownloadedItem(
  */
 export function clearAllDownloadedItems(): void {
   saveDownloadsDatabase({ movies: {}, series: {}, other: {} });
+  // saveDownloadsDatabase already invalidates caches
 }

providers/Downloads/types.ts

@@ -32,6 +32,12 @@ 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. */
@@ -50,12 +56,6 @@ 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;
 }
@@ -144,12 +144,6 @@ 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 */

providers/JellyfinProvider.tsx

@@ -619,44 +619,54 @@ export const JellyfinProvider: React.FC<{ children: ReactNode }> = ({
             setUser(storedUser);
           }
 
-          const response = await getUserApi(apiInstance).getCurrentUser();
-          setUser(response.data);
+          // Dismiss splash screen with cached data immediately,
+          // fetch fresh user data in the background
+          setInitialLoaded(true);
 
-          // Migrate current session to secure storage if not already saved
-          if (storedUser?.Id && storedUser?.Name) {
-            const existingCredential = await getAccountCredential(
-              serverUrl,
-              storedUser.Id,
-            );
-            if (!existingCredential) {
-              await saveAccountCredential({
+          try {
+            const response = await getUserApi(apiInstance).getCurrentUser();
+            setUser(response.data);
+
+            // Migrate current session to secure storage if not already saved
+            if (storedUser?.Id && storedUser?.Name) {
+              const existingCredential = await getAccountCredential(
                 serverUrl,
-                serverName: "",
-                token,
-                userId: storedUser.Id,
-                username: storedUser.Name,
-                savedAt: Date.now(),
-                securityType: "none",
-                primaryImageTag: response.data.PrimaryImageTag ?? undefined,
-              });
-            } else if (
-              response.data.PrimaryImageTag !==
-              existingCredential.primaryImageTag
-            ) {
-              // Update image tag if it has changed
-              addAccountToServer(serverUrl, existingCredential.serverName, {
-                userId: existingCredential.userId,
-                username: existingCredential.username,
-                securityType: existingCredential.securityType,
-                savedAt: existingCredential.savedAt,
-                primaryImageTag: response.data.PrimaryImageTag ?? undefined,
-              });
+                storedUser.Id,
+              );
+              if (!existingCredential) {
+                await saveAccountCredential({
+                  serverUrl,
+                  serverName: "",
+                  token,
+                  userId: storedUser.Id,
+                  username: storedUser.Name,
+                  savedAt: Date.now(),
+                  securityType: "none",
+                  primaryImageTag: response.data.PrimaryImageTag ?? undefined,
+                });
+              } else if (
+                response.data.PrimaryImageTag !==
+                existingCredential.primaryImageTag
+              ) {
+                // Update image tag if it has changed
+                addAccountToServer(serverUrl, existingCredential.serverName, {
+                  userId: existingCredential.userId,
+                  username: existingCredential.username,
+                  securityType: existingCredential.securityType,
+                  savedAt: existingCredential.savedAt,
+                  primaryImageTag: response.data.PrimaryImageTag ?? undefined,
+                });
+              }
             }
+          } catch (e) {
+            // Background fetch failed — app already rendered with cached data
+            console.warn("Background user fetch failed, using cached data:", e);
           }
+        } else {
+          setInitialLoaded(true);
         }
       } catch (e) {
         console.error(e);
-      } finally {
         setInitialLoaded(true);
       }
     };

providers/MusicPlayerProvider.tsx

@@ -28,10 +28,6 @@ import { useNetworkStatus } from "@/providers/NetworkStatusProvider";
 import { settingsAtom } from "@/utils/atoms/settings";
 import { getAudioStreamUrl } from "@/utils/jellyfin/audio/getAudioStreamUrl";
 import { storage } from "@/utils/mmkv";
-import {
-  type PlaybackController,
-  useRegisterPlaybackController,
-} from "@/utils/playback/playbackController";
 
 // Conditionally import TrackPlayer only on non-TV platforms
 // This prevents the native module from being loaded on TV where it doesn't exist
@@ -1625,43 +1621,6 @@ const MobileMusicPlayerProvider: React.FC<MusicPlayerProviderProps> = ({
     settings?.audioLookaheadCount,
   ]);
 
-  // App-wide remote-control surface: wraps the existing music controls so
-  // remote commands can target whatever player is currently active.
-  const isMusicActive = state.currentTrack !== null;
-
-  const playbackController = useMemo<PlaybackController>(
-    () => ({
-      playPause: () => {
-        togglePlayPause();
-      },
-      pause: () => {
-        pause();
-      },
-      unpause: () => {
-        resume();
-      },
-      stop: () => {
-        stop();
-      },
-      // TrackPlayer works in seconds; the controller contract is milliseconds.
-      seek: (positionMs: number) => {
-        seek(positionMs / 1000);
-      },
-      next: () => {
-        next();
-      },
-      previous: () => {
-        previous();
-      },
-      // The music player exposes no volume API — keep these as no-ops.
-      setVolume: () => {},
-      toggleMute: () => {},
-    }),
-    [togglePlayPause, pause, resume, stop, seek, next, previous],
-  );
-
-  useRegisterPlaybackController(playbackController, isMusicActive);
-
   const value = useMemo(
     () => ({
       ...state,

providers/SyncPlay/Controller.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,191 @@
+/**
+ * SyncPlay Controller — public playback API exposed to consumers.
+ *
+ * Methods are fire-and-forget by design: SyncPlay HTTP responses don't
+ * carry useful info (the real state arrives via WebSocket broadcast).
+ * Wrap calls in try/catch so transient network errors don't reach the UI.
+ */
+
+import type { BaseItemDto } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client/models";
+import { getSyncPlayApi } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/utils/api";
+import type { SyncPlayManager } from "./Manager";
+import {
+  getItemsForPlayback,
+  type TranslateOptions,
+  translateItemsForPlayback,
+} from "./transport/queueTranslation";
+
+export interface PlayOptions extends TranslateOptions {
+  items?: BaseItemDto[];
+  ids?: string[];
+  startIndex?: number;
+  startPositionTicks?: number;
+}
+
+export class Controller {
+  private manager!: SyncPlayManager;
+
+  init(manager: SyncPlayManager): void {
+    this.manager = manager;
+  }
+
+  /** Toggle play/pause for the whole group. */
+  playPause(): void {
+    if (this.manager.isPlaying()) {
+      this.pause();
+    } else {
+      this.unpause();
+    }
+  }
+
+  /** Resume the group's playback. */
+  unpause(): void {
+    this.manager.markPendingPlaybackCommand("Unpause");
+    try {
+      getSyncPlayApi(this.manager.getApiClient()).syncPlayUnpause();
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("SyncPlay Controller.unpause failed", error);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /** Pause the group's playback. */
+  pause(): void {
+    this.manager.markPendingPlaybackCommand("Pause");
+    try {
+      getSyncPlayApi(this.manager.getApiClient()).syncPlayPause();
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("SyncPlay Controller.pause failed", error);
+    }
+    // Pause locally too so the user sees instant feedback.
+    this.manager.getPlayerWrapper().localPause();
+  }
+
+  /** Seek the group's playback. `positionTicks` is in ticks (1ms = 10000 ticks). */
+  seek(positionTicks: number): void {
+    try {
+      getSyncPlayApi(this.manager.getApiClient()).syncPlaySeek({
+        seekRequestDto: { PositionTicks: positionTicks },
+      });
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("SyncPlay Controller.seek failed", error);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Start playback in the group. Expands containers (Series, Season,
+   * BoxSet, Playlist, single Episode w/ autoplay) into the real
+   * playable queue before broadcasting.
+   *
+   * Resolves once the SetNewQueue request completes; the server then
+   * broadcasts a PlayQueue update and Play command to every member.
+   */
+  async play(options: PlayOptions): Promise<void> {
+    const api = this.manager.getApiClient();
+
+    const sendPlayRequest = async (items: BaseItemDto[]) => {
+      const queue = items
+        .map((item) => item.Id)
+        .filter((id): id is string => typeof id === "string");
+      await getSyncPlayApi(api).syncPlaySetNewQueue({
+        playRequestDto: {
+          PlayingQueue: queue,
+          PlayingItemPosition: options.startIndex ?? 0,
+          StartPositionTicks: options.startPositionTicks ?? 0,
+        },
+      });
+    };
+
+    try {
+      const sourceItems = options.items
+        ? options.items
+        : await getItemsForPlayback(api, options.ids ?? []);
+      const items = await translateItemsForPlayback(api, sourceItems, options);
+      await sendPlayRequest(items);
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("SyncPlay Controller.play failed", error);
+      throw error;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /** Stop the group's playback. */
+  stop(): void {
+    try {
+      getSyncPlayApi(this.manager.getApiClient()).syncPlayStop();
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("SyncPlay Controller.stop failed", error);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /** Jump to the next item in the group's queue. */
+  nextItem(): void {
+    try {
+      getSyncPlayApi(this.manager.getApiClient()).syncPlayNextItem({
+        nextItemRequestDto: {
+          PlaylistItemId: this.manager
+            .getQueueCore()
+            .getCurrentPlaylistItemId(),
+        } as unknown as Parameters<
+          ReturnType<typeof getSyncPlayApi>["syncPlayNextItem"]
+        >[0]["nextItemRequestDto"],
+      });
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("SyncPlay Controller.nextItem failed", error);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /** Jump to the previous item in the group's queue. */
+  previousItem(): void {
+    try {
+      getSyncPlayApi(this.manager.getApiClient()).syncPlayPreviousItem({
+        previousItemRequestDto: {
+          PlaylistItemId: this.manager
+            .getQueueCore()
+            .getCurrentPlaylistItemId(),
+        } as unknown as Parameters<
+          ReturnType<typeof getSyncPlayApi>["syncPlayPreviousItem"]
+        >[0]["previousItemRequestDto"],
+      });
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("SyncPlay Controller.previousItem failed", error);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /** Jump to a specific item in the queue by playlist item id. */
+  setCurrentPlaylistItem(playlistItemId: string): void {
+    try {
+      getSyncPlayApi(this.manager.getApiClient()).syncPlaySetPlaylistItem({
+        setPlaylistItemRequestDto: { PlaylistItemId: playlistItemId },
+      });
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("SyncPlay Controller.setCurrentPlaylistItem failed", error);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Jump the group to `item`. If the item is already in the current queue
+   * (by `Id`), dispatches a cheap `SetPlaylistItem` so the queue stays
+   * intact. Otherwise starts a new playback request, which replaces the
+   * group's queue (matches jellyfin-web's playbackManager.play behavior
+   * when picking an episode from a different series/season).
+   */
+  goToItem(item: BaseItemDto): void {
+    if (!item.Id) {
+      console.warn("SyncPlay Controller.goToItem called without item.Id");
+      return;
+    }
+    const queueEntry = this.manager
+      .getQueueCore()
+      .getPlaylist()
+      .find((q) => q.Id === item.Id);
+    if (queueEntry?.PlaylistItemId) {
+      this.setCurrentPlaylistItem(queueEntry.PlaylistItemId);
+      return;
+    }
+    void this.play({
+      ids: [item.Id],
+      startPositionTicks: item.UserData?.PlaybackPositionTicks ?? 0,
+    });
+  }
+}
+
+export default Controller;

providers/SyncPlay/EventEmitter.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,93 @@
+/**
+ * Per-instance event emitter — replaces jellyfin-web's global `Events.trigger`
+ * bus. Listeners that throw are caught and logged so one bad listener can't
+ * break the rest.
+ */
+
+import { WaitForEventDefaultTimeout } from "./constants";
+
+export class EventEmitter {
+  private listeners: Map<string, Set<(...args: unknown[]) => void>> = new Map();
+
+  on(event: string, callback: (...args: unknown[]) => void): void {
+    if (!this.listeners.has(event)) {
+      this.listeners.set(event, new Set());
+    }
+    this.listeners.get(event)!.add(callback);
+  }
+
+  off(event: string, callback: (...args: unknown[]) => void): void {
+    this.listeners.get(event)?.delete(callback);
+  }
+
+  emit(event: string, ...args: unknown[]): void {
+    this.listeners.get(event)?.forEach((callback) => {
+      try {
+        callback(...args);
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.error(
+          `SyncPlay EventEmitter: handler for "${event}" threw`,
+          error,
+        );
+      }
+    });
+  }
+
+  removeAllListeners(event?: string): void {
+    if (event) {
+      this.listeners.delete(event);
+    } else {
+      this.listeners.clear();
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+/**
+ * Resolve on the next emission of `event`, or reject after `timeoutMs`
+ * (or any event in `rejectEventTypes`). Cleans up every listener.
+ */
+export function waitForEventOnce(
+  emitter: EventEmitter,
+  event: string,
+  timeoutMs: number = WaitForEventDefaultTimeout,
+  rejectEventTypes?: string[],
+): Promise<unknown[]> {
+  return new Promise((resolve, reject) => {
+    let timer: ReturnType<typeof setTimeout> | null = null;
+
+    const clearAll = () => {
+      emitter.off(event, handler);
+      if (timer) clearTimeout(timer);
+      if (Array.isArray(rejectEventTypes)) {
+        for (const eventName of rejectEventTypes) {
+          emitter.off(eventName, rejectCallback);
+        }
+      }
+    };
+
+    const handler = (...args: unknown[]) => {
+      clearAll();
+      resolve(args);
+    };
+
+    const rejectCallback = (...args: unknown[]) => {
+      clearAll();
+      reject(args[0] ?? new Error("rejected"));
+    };
+
+    if (timeoutMs) {
+      timer = setTimeout(() => {
+        clearAll();
+        reject(new Error("Timed out."));
+      }, timeoutMs);
+    }
+
+    emitter.on(event, handler);
+
+    if (Array.isArray(rejectEventTypes)) {
+      for (const eventName of rejectEventTypes) {
+        emitter.on(eventName, rejectCallback);
+      }
+    }
+  });
+}

providers/SyncPlay/Manager.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,383 @@
+/**
+ * SyncPlayManager — central orchestrator for a SyncPlay session.
+ *
+ * Owns the three "cores" (TimeSync, PlaybackCore, QueueCore) and the
+ * PlayerWrapper, and routes WebSocket events between them.
+ *
+ * Lifecycle:
+ *   constructor → init() → (joinGroup → group-state-change "Idle"+) →
+ *   group-state-change "Playing" → group-state-change "Paused" → ...
+ *   → (leaveGroup) → destroy()
+ *
+ * Events emitted (provider listens):
+ *   - `group-info-update`     `(GroupInfoDto | null)`
+ *   - `group-state-change`    `(state: string, oldState: string)`
+ *   - `enabled`               `(isEnabled: boolean)`
+ *   - `play-state-change`     `(isFollowing: boolean)`
+ *   - `playbackstart` / `playbackerror` — from PlayerWrapper hooks
+ *   - `osd`                   `(action: SyncPlayOsdAction)`
+ *   - `toast`                 `(messageKey: string)`
+ *
+ * The manager exposes a per-instance `EventEmitter` rather than upstream
+ * `Events.on(manager, ...)` — replaces the global Events bus pattern.
+ */
+
+import type { Api } from "@jellyfin/sdk";
+import { Controller } from "./Controller";
+import { PlaybackCore } from "./cores/PlaybackCore";
+import { QueueCore } from "./cores/QueueCore";
+import { TimeSync } from "./cores/TimeSync";
+import { EventEmitter } from "./EventEmitter";
+import { PendingPlaybackTracker } from "./player/PendingPlaybackTracker";
+import { PlayerWrapper } from "./player/PlayerWrapper";
+import { reconcileToGroupOnAttach } from "./player/reconcileToGroupOnAttach";
+import type {
+  GroupInfoDto,
+  GroupUpdate,
+  PlayerControls,
+  PlayQueueUpdate,
+  SendCommand,
+} from "./types";
+
+/** Raw WebSocket message data shapes (already unwrapped by the hook). */
+
+export class SyncPlayManager extends EventEmitter {
+  private apiClient: Api;
+  private playerWrapper: PlayerWrapper;
+  private timeSync: TimeSync;
+  private playbackCore: PlaybackCore;
+  private queueCore: QueueCore;
+  private pendingPlaybackTracker: PendingPlaybackTracker;
+  private controller: Controller;
+
+  /** Current group info. `null` when not in a group. */
+  private groupInfo: GroupInfoDto | null = null;
+  /** Is SyncPlay actively enabled (i.e., we're in a group)? */
+  private syncPlayEnabledAtPlayer = false;
+  /** Are we mirroring the group's commands locally? */
+  private followingGroupPlayback = true;
+
+  constructor(api: Api) {
+    super();
+    this.apiClient = api;
+    this.playerWrapper = new PlayerWrapper();
+    this.timeSync = new TimeSync(api);
+    this.playbackCore = new PlaybackCore();
+    this.queueCore = new QueueCore();
+    this.pendingPlaybackTracker = new PendingPlaybackTracker();
+    this.controller = new Controller();
+  }
+
+  /** Wire up cores. Called once after construction. */
+  init(): void {
+    this.playbackCore.init(this);
+    this.queueCore.init(this);
+    this.controller.init(this);
+
+    // Forward PlaybackCore OSD events to provider listeners.
+    this.playbackCore.on("osd", (...args) => {
+      this.emit("osd", ...args);
+    });
+
+    // Bridge optimistic pending Pause/Unpause → React state.
+    this.pendingPlaybackTracker.setChangeHandler((cmd) => {
+      this.emit("pending-playback-change", cmd);
+    });
+
+    this.timeSync.startPing();
+  }
+
+  /** Public controller for callers. */
+  getController(): Controller {
+    return this.controller;
+  }
+
+  /** Called by SyncPlayProvider when the user switches Jellyfin servers. */
+  updateApiClient(api: Api): void {
+    this.apiClient = api;
+    this.timeSync.updateApiClient(api);
+  }
+
+  getApiClient(): Api {
+    return this.apiClient;
+  }
+
+  getPlayerWrapper(): PlayerWrapper {
+    return this.playerWrapper;
+  }
+
+  getTimeSync(): TimeSync {
+    return this.timeSync;
+  }
+
+  getPlaybackCore(): PlaybackCore {
+    return this.playbackCore;
+  }
+
+  getQueueCore(): QueueCore {
+    return this.queueCore;
+  }
+
+  getPendingPlaybackTracker(): PendingPlaybackTracker {
+    return this.pendingPlaybackTracker;
+  }
+
+  // ===========================================================================
+  // WebSocket message handlers (called by useSyncPlayWebSocket)
+  // ===========================================================================
+
+  /**
+   * Handle a `SyncPlayGroupUpdate` WebSocket message.
+   *
+   * Cast: the SDK's `GroupUpdate.Type` union is narrower than what the
+   * server actually emits (it omits `SyncPlayIsDisabled`, `GroupUpdate`,
+   * `CreateGroupDenied`, `JoinGroupDenied`). Wire format is the source
+   * of truth here.
+   */
+  processGroupUpdate(rawUpdate: GroupUpdate): void {
+    if (!rawUpdate) {
+      console.warn("SyncPlay processGroupUpdate: empty update");
+      return;
+    }
+    const update = rawUpdate as unknown as {
+      Type: string;
+      Data: unknown;
+    };
+
+    switch (update.Type) {
+      case "PlayQueue":
+        this.queueCore.updatePlayQueue(
+          this.apiClient,
+          update.Data as unknown as PlayQueueUpdate,
+        );
+        break;
+
+      case "UserJoined":
+      case "UserLeft":
+        // Group membership notifications — current group will follow
+        // via GroupUpdate, but emit a toast for friendliness.
+        this.emit("toast", `MessageSyncPlay${update.Type}`, update.Data);
+        break;
+
+      case "GroupJoined": {
+        this.groupInfo = update.Data as GroupInfoDto;
+        this.enableSyncPlay(this.groupInfo);
+        this.emit("group-update", this.groupInfo);
+        this.emit("toast", "MessageSyncPlayGroupJoined");
+        break;
+      }
+
+      case "GroupLeft":
+      case "NotInGroup":
+      case "SyncPlayIsDisabled": {
+        const previousState = this.groupInfo?.State;
+        this.groupInfo = null;
+        this.disableSyncPlay();
+        this.emit("group-update", null);
+        if (update.Type === "GroupLeft") {
+          this.emit("toast", "MessageSyncPlayGroupLeft");
+        }
+        if (previousState) {
+          this.emit("group-state-change", "Idle", previousState);
+        }
+        break;
+      }
+
+      case "GroupUpdate": {
+        const previousState = this.groupInfo?.State;
+        this.groupInfo = update.Data as GroupInfoDto;
+        this.emit("group-update", this.groupInfo);
+        const newState = this.groupInfo.State;
+        if (newState && newState !== previousState) {
+          this.emit("group-state-change", newState, previousState ?? "Idle");
+        }
+        break;
+      }
+
+      case "StateUpdate": {
+        const stateData = update.Data as {
+          State?: string;
+          PreviousState?: string;
+          Reason?: string;
+        };
+        const newState = stateData.State ?? "Idle";
+        const previousState = stateData.PreviousState ?? "Idle";
+        const reason = stateData.Reason;
+        if (this.groupInfo) {
+          this.groupInfo.State = newState as GroupInfoDto["State"];
+          this.emit("group-update", this.groupInfo);
+        }
+        this.emit("group-state-change", newState, previousState, reason);
+        // Server signals "Playing" or "Paused" → clear any in-flight
+        // optimistic tap state.
+        if (newState === "Playing" || newState === "Paused") {
+          this.pendingPlaybackTracker.clear();
+        }
+        break;
+      }
+
+      case "CreateGroupDenied":
+        this.emit("toast", "MessageSyncPlayCreateGroupDenied");
+        break;
+      case "JoinGroupDenied":
+        this.emit("toast", "MessageSyncPlayJoinGroupDenied");
+        break;
+      case "LibraryAccessDenied":
+        this.emit("toast", "MessageSyncPlayLibraryAccessDenied");
+        break;
+      case "GroupDoesNotExist":
+        this.emit("toast", "MessageSyncPlayGroupDoesNotExist");
+        break;
+
+      default:
+        console.warn("SyncPlay processGroupUpdate: unknown type", update.Type);
+        break;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /** Handle a `SyncPlayCommand` WebSocket message. */
+  processCommand(command: SendCommand): void {
+    if (!command) {
+      console.warn("SyncPlay processCommand: empty command");
+      return;
+    }
+    this.playbackCore.applyCommand(command);
+    // Server told us the new playing state — clear optimistic UI.
+    if (command.Command === "Unpause" || command.Command === "Pause") {
+      this.pendingPlaybackTracker.clear();
+    }
+  }
+
+  // ===========================================================================
+  // Enable / disable SyncPlay
+  // ===========================================================================
+
+  private enableSyncPlay(_group: GroupInfoDto): void {
+    if (this.syncPlayEnabledAtPlayer) return;
+    this.syncPlayEnabledAtPlayer = true;
+    this.followingGroupPlayback = true;
+    this.timeSync.forceUpdate();
+    this.emit("enabled", true);
+    this.emit("play-state-change", true);
+  }
+
+  private disableSyncPlay(): void {
+    if (!this.syncPlayEnabledAtPlayer) return;
+    this.syncPlayEnabledAtPlayer = false;
+    this.followingGroupPlayback = false;
+    this.playbackCore.clearScheduledCommand();
+    this.queueCore.clear();
+    this.pendingPlaybackTracker.clear();
+    this.emit("enabled", false);
+    this.emit("play-state-change", false);
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Resume following group playback after the user temporarily took
+   * local control (e.g. scrubbed the seek bar).
+   */
+  async followGroupPlayback(_api: Api): Promise<void> {
+    this.followingGroupPlayback = true;
+    this.emit("play-state-change", true);
+  }
+
+  /** Stop following group playback (e.g., user takes local control). */
+  haltGroupPlayback(_api: Api): void {
+    this.followingGroupPlayback = false;
+    this.emit("play-state-change", false);
+  }
+
+  isFollowingGroupPlayback(): boolean {
+    return this.followingGroupPlayback;
+  }
+
+  isSyncPlayEnabled(): boolean {
+    return this.syncPlayEnabledAtPlayer;
+  }
+
+  // ===========================================================================
+  // Player attach + provider bridges
+  // ===========================================================================
+
+  /**
+   * Bind the RN player controls.
+   * Called from the player screen's `useEffect`. Triggers a reconcile
+   * if a group is active and the player is late-arriving.
+   */
+  setPlayerControls(controls: PlayerControls | null): void {
+    this.playerWrapper.bindToControls(controls);
+    if (controls && this.syncPlayEnabledAtPlayer) {
+      const lastCommand = this.playbackCore.getLastCommand();
+      reconcileToGroupOnAttach(controls, lastCommand, (local) =>
+        this.timeSync.localDateToRemote(local),
+      );
+    }
+  }
+
+  /** Player-side notify hook: media is ready to play. */
+  notifyReady(): void {
+    this.emit("playbackstart");
+    if (this.syncPlayEnabledAtPlayer) {
+      this.playbackCore.onReady(this.apiClient);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /** Player-side notify hook: buffering state changed. */
+  notifyBuffering(isBuffering: boolean): void {
+    if (!this.syncPlayEnabledAtPlayer) return;
+    if (isBuffering) {
+      this.playbackCore.onBuffering(this.apiClient);
+    } else {
+      this.playbackCore.onReady(this.apiClient);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /** Player-side notify hook: local playback started. */
+  notifyPlaybackStart(): void {
+    this.emit("playbackstart");
+    if (this.syncPlayEnabledAtPlayer) {
+      this.playbackCore.onPlaybackStart(this.apiClient);
+    }
+  }
+
+  // ===========================================================================
+  // Pending playback (optimistic UI for play/pause taps)
+  // ===========================================================================
+
+  /** Called by Controller before sending an Unpause/Pause request. */
+  markPendingPlaybackCommand(command: "Unpause" | "Pause"): void {
+    this.pendingPlaybackTracker.mark(command);
+  }
+
+  /** Is the group currently playing? Used by Controller.playPause. */
+  isPlaying(): boolean {
+    const pending = this.pendingPlaybackTracker.get();
+    if (pending === "Unpause") return true;
+    if (pending === "Pause") return false;
+    return this.groupInfo?.State === "Playing";
+  }
+
+  /** Group info for consumers. */
+  getGroupInfo(): GroupInfoDto | null {
+    return this.groupInfo;
+  }
+
+  /** Last playback command (for QueueCore.startPlayback resumption). */
+  getLastPlaybackCommand(): SendCommand | null {
+    return this.playbackCore.getLastCommand();
+  }
+
+  // ===========================================================================
+  // Teardown
+  // ===========================================================================
+
+  destroy(): void {
+    this.timeSync.destroy();
+    this.playbackCore.destroy();
+    this.queueCore.destroy();
+    this.playerWrapper.bindToControls(null);
+    this.removeAllListeners();
+  }
+}
+
+export default SyncPlayManager;

providers/SyncPlay/SyncPlayProvider.tsx

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+/**
+ * SyncPlayProvider — React glue around `SyncPlayManager`.
+ *
+ * Responsibilities:
+ *  - Manager lifecycle (construct on api change, destroy on unmount)
+ *  - React mirrors of manager state (`isEnabled`, `groupInfo`,
+ *    `pendingPlaybackCommand`) so components re-render
+ *  - Navigation handlers wired into `PlayerWrapper.localPlay` /
+ *    `localSetCurrentPlaylistItem` — these are what jellyfin-web does
+ *    synchronously via `playbackManager.play`; on RN they navigate
+ *    to the player screen instead
+ *  - AppState foreground re-join (we may miss broadcasts while
+ *    suspended)
+ *
+ * External API surface (`useSyncPlay`) is stable; components don't
+ * change when the internals do.
+ */
+
+import { getSyncPlayApi } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/utils/api";
+import { usePathname } from "expo-router";
+import { useAtomValue } from "jotai";
+import {
+  createContext,
+  type ReactNode,
+  useCallback,
+  useContext,
+  useEffect,
+  useMemo,
+  useRef,
+  useState,
+} from "react";
+import { AppState, type AppStateStatus } from "react-native";
+import { toast } from "sonner-native";
+import { useAppRouter } from "@/hooks/useAppRouter";
+import { useKeepWebSocketAlive } from "@/hooks/useKeepWebSocketAlive";
+import i18n from "@/i18n";
+import { getDownloadedItemById } from "@/providers/Downloads";
+import { apiAtom, userAtom } from "@/providers/JellyfinProvider";
+import { useWebSocketContext } from "@/providers/WebSocketProvider";
+import type { Controller as SyncPlayController } from "./Controller";
+import { SyncPlayManager } from "./Manager";
+import { useSyncPlayWebSocket } from "./transport/useSyncPlayWebSocket";
+import type { GroupInfoDto, PlayerControls, SyncPlayOsdAction } from "./types";
+
+interface SyncPlayContextValue {
+  isEnabled: boolean;
+  groupInfo: GroupInfoDto | null;
+  canJoinGroups: boolean;
+  canCreateGroups: boolean;
+
+  joinGroup: (groupId: string) => Promise<void>;
+  createGroup: (groupName?: string) => Promise<void>;
+  leaveGroup: () => Promise<void>;
+  getGroups: () => Promise<GroupInfoDto[]>;
+
+  /**
+   * Re-attach to the group's command stream and jump back to the
+   * group's currently-playing item. Mirrors jellyfin-web's "Resume
+   * playback" menu entry: in jellyfin-web it just calls
+   * `playbackManager.play` on the group's current queue position.
+   * Here we navigate to direct-player with the same params our
+   * `localSetCurrentItem` bridge would use, so the player picks up
+   * mid-group with `syncPlay=true` and the right offset.
+   */
+  resumeGroupPlayback: () => Promise<void>;
+
+  controller: SyncPlayController | null;
+
+  setPlayerControls: (controls: PlayerControls | null) => void;
+  notifyReady: () => void;
+  notifyBuffering: (isBuffering: boolean) => void;
+  notifyPlaybackStart: () => void;
+
+  pendingPlaybackCommand: "Unpause" | "Pause" | null;
+  /**
+   * Current SyncPlay OSD overlay state. Drives the animated icon over the
+   * video that mirrors jellyfin-web's `#syncPlayIcon`. `null` means hidden.
+   */
+  osdAction: SyncPlayOsdAction | null;
+}
+
+const SyncPlayContext = createContext<SyncPlayContextValue | null>(null);
+
+interface SyncPlayProviderProps {
+  children: ReactNode;
+}
+
+export function SyncPlayProvider({ children }: SyncPlayProviderProps) {
+  const api = useAtomValue(apiAtom);
+  const user = useAtomValue(userAtom);
+  const router = useAppRouter();
+  const { isConnected: isWsConnected } = useWebSocketContext();
+
+  const [manager, setManager] = useState<SyncPlayManager | null>(null);
+  const isNavigatingToPlayerRef = useRef(false);
+
+  // Keep a live ref of the current route pathname so the
+  // navigateToPlayer helper (wired up once inside the manager-lifecycle
+  // effect) can read the *current* page without stale-closure issues.
+  const pathname = usePathname();
+  const pathnameRef = useRef(pathname);
+  useEffect(() => {
+    pathnameRef.current = pathname;
+  }, [pathname]);
+
+  const [isEnabled, setIsEnabled] = useState(false);
+  const [groupInfo, setGroupInfo] = useState<GroupInfoDto | null>(null);
+  const [pendingPlaybackCommand, setPendingPlaybackCommand] = useState<
+    "Unpause" | "Pause" | null
+  >(null);
+
+  // While in a SyncPlay group, hold a keep-alive token on the global
+  // WebSocket so backgrounding the app does NOT cleanly close the
+  // socket. A clean close is interpreted by the Jellyfin server as
+  // leaving the group and is broadcast to every other member as
+  // "<user> has left the group". Keeping the socket open across a
+  // short suspend lets us stay in the group while quickly switching
+  // apps; if the OS eventually tears the TCP connection down anyway,
+  // the app-foreground rejoin effect below will pull us back in.
+  useKeepWebSocketAlive(isEnabled);
+
+  const [osdAction, setOsdAction] = useState<SyncPlayOsdAction | null>(null);
+  const osdTimeoutRef = useRef<ReturnType<typeof setTimeout> | null>(null);
+
+  /**
+   * Set the OSD overlay action.
+   *
+   * `transient` mirrors jellyfin-web's `iconVisibilityTime = 1500` for the
+   * Unpause / Pause / Seek command-confirmation flashes. Persistent actions
+   * (schedule-play, buffering, wait-*) stay until cleared by a state
+   * transition or a subsequent call with `null`.
+   */
+  const showOsd = useCallback(
+    (action: SyncPlayOsdAction | null, transient = false) => {
+      if (osdTimeoutRef.current) {
+        clearTimeout(osdTimeoutRef.current);
+        osdTimeoutRef.current = null;
+      }
+      setOsdAction(action);
+      if (transient && action !== null) {
+        osdTimeoutRef.current = setTimeout(() => {
+          osdTimeoutRef.current = null;
+          setOsdAction((cur) => (cur === action ? null : cur));
+        }, 1500);
+      }
+    },
+    [],
+  );
+
+  // Pending play/pause tap → optimistic schedule-play overlay (unless another
+  // overlay reason has already taken precedence).
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (pendingPlaybackCommand) {
+      setOsdAction((cur) => cur ?? "schedule-play");
+    } else {
+      setOsdAction((cur) => (cur === "schedule-play" ? null : cur));
+    }
+  }, [pendingPlaybackCommand]);
+
+  // Clear the OSD auto-expire timeout on unmount.
+  useEffect(() => {
+    return () => {
+      if (osdTimeoutRef.current) {
+        clearTimeout(osdTimeoutRef.current);
+        osdTimeoutRef.current = null;
+      }
+    };
+  }, []);
+
+  const canJoinGroups = useMemo(() => {
+    const access = user?.Policy?.SyncPlayAccess;
+    return access !== "None" && access !== undefined;
+  }, [user?.Policy?.SyncPlayAccess]);
+
+  const canCreateGroups = useMemo(
+    () => user?.Policy?.SyncPlayAccess === "CreateAndJoinGroups",
+    [user?.Policy?.SyncPlayAccess],
+  );
+
+  // Latch: `true` once we've fired the per-attach `playbackstart` event.
+  const playbackStartFiredRef = useRef(false);
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Navigation to the player screen
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  /*
+   * Single navigate-to-direct-player helper, used by every code path
+   * that needs to (re-)open the player while in a SyncPlay group:
+   *  - localPlay (group's leader started a new queue / we just joined)
+   *  - localSetCurrentPlaylistItem (group advanced to next episode)
+   *  - resumeGroupPlayback (user tapped "Resume playback" in the menu)
+   *
+   * Both jellyfin-web's playbackManager.play and its setCurrentPlaylistItem
+   * collapse to "point the player at this item / position" — RN is the
+   * same shape, just a router navigation instead of an in-page DOM swap.
+   *
+   * Note: no "joining playback" toast here — the `GroupJoined`
+   * WebSocket event already triggers a "Joined group" toast via
+   * `Manager.ts`, and showing both on a fresh join was redundant.
+   */
+  const navigateToPlayer = useCallback(
+    (itemId: string, startPositionTicks: number) => {
+      if (isNavigatingToPlayerRef.current) {
+        console.debug("SyncPlay: already navigating to player");
+        return;
+      }
+      isNavigatingToPlayerRef.current = true;
+
+      // Opportunistic local playback: if we have a downloaded copy of
+      // the target item, use it instead of streaming. Matters most when
+      // the group advances to an episode you've downloaded — the local
+      // file starts instantly and survives spotty wifi. SyncPlay's
+      // position/pause/seek commands keep flowing normally; only the
+      // source changes.
+      const isDownloaded = !!getDownloadedItemById(itemId);
+      const queryParams = new URLSearchParams({
+        itemId,
+        playbackPosition: String(startPositionTicks),
+        syncPlay: "true",
+        ...(isDownloaded && { offline: "true" }),
+      }).toString();
+      // Use `replace` when we're already on the player screen so queue
+      // advances don't stack a second player on the nav stack; `push`
+      // otherwise so the user can back out to where they came from.
+      const onPlayerScreen =
+        pathnameRef.current?.startsWith("/player/direct-player") ?? false;
+      if (onPlayerScreen) {
+        router.replace(`/player/direct-player?${queryParams}`);
+      } else {
+        router.push(`/player/direct-player?${queryParams}`);
+      }
+
+      setTimeout(() => {
+        isNavigatingToPlayerRef.current = false;
+      }, 2000);
+    },
+    [router],
+  );
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Manager lifecycle
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!api) return;
+
+    const mgr = new SyncPlayManager(api);
+    mgr.init();
+    setManager(mgr);
+
+    const playerWrapper = mgr.getPlayerWrapper();
+
+    // localPlay → navigate to direct-player with syncPlay=true
+    playerWrapper.setLocalPlayHandler((options) => {
+      const itemId = options.ids[0];
+      if (!itemId) {
+        console.warn("SyncPlay: localPlay called with no ids");
+        return;
+      }
+      navigateToPlayer(itemId, options.startPositionTicks ?? 0);
+    });
+
+    // localSetCurrentPlaylistItem → navigate to the new playlist item
+    playerWrapper.setLocalSetCurrentItemHandler((playlistItemId) => {
+      if (!playlistItemId) return;
+      const queueCore = mgr.getQueueCore();
+      const target = queueCore
+        .getPlaylist()
+        .find((i) => i.PlaylistItemId === playlistItemId);
+      const itemId = target?.Id;
+      if (!itemId) {
+        console.warn(
+          "SyncPlay: localSetCurrentPlaylistItem — item not in playlist",
+          playlistItemId,
+        );
+        return;
+      }
+      navigateToPlayer(itemId, queueCore.getStartPositionTicks());
+    });
+
+    mgr.on("enabled", (...args: unknown[]) => {
+      const enabled = args[0] as boolean;
+      setIsEnabled(enabled);
+      if (!enabled) setGroupInfo(null);
+    });
+
+    mgr.on("group-update", (...args: unknown[]) => {
+      setGroupInfo((args[0] as GroupInfoDto | null | undefined) ?? null);
+    });
+
+    mgr.on("pending-playback-change", (...args: unknown[]) => {
+      setPendingPlaybackCommand(args[0] as "Unpause" | "Pause" | null);
+    });
+
+    // group-state-change → on "Waiting", pause locally so we don't drift
+    // ahead of the group while the server is reconciling buffering/seek
+    // state. Position resync is *only* done from the explicit Pause /
+    // Unpause / Seek SendCommands that follow (`PlaybackCore.applyCommand`
+    // → `scheduleUnpause` etc.) — those commands carry the canonical
+    // `PositionTicks` for the action's `When`. The old code here also
+    // called `wrapper.localSeek(lastCommand.PositionTicks)`, but
+    // `lastCommand` is the *previous* Pause/Unpause and can be many
+    // seconds stale, so it rewound the user every time someone else
+    // buffered. Don't put a seek back here.
+    mgr.on("group-state-change", (...args: unknown[]) => {
+      const state = args[0] as string | undefined;
+      const reason = args[2] as string | undefined;
+      const wrapper = mgr.getPlayerWrapper();
+      if (!wrapper.isPlaybackActive()) return;
+      if (state === "Waiting") {
+        wrapper.localPause();
+      }
+
+      // Drive the persistent OSD overlay from (state, reason).
+      // Mirrors jellyfin-web's `group-state-update` → `showIcon` mapping.
+      if (state === "Waiting") {
+        if (reason === "Buffer") showOsd("buffering");
+        else if (reason === "Unpause") showOsd("wait-unpause");
+        else if (reason === "Pause") showOsd("wait-pause");
+        else if (reason === "Seek") showOsd("seek");
+      } else if (state === "Playing" || state === "Paused") {
+        // Stable state — clear any persistent overlay; transient flashes
+        // come from the `osd` event below and self-expire.
+        setOsdAction((cur) => {
+          if (
+            cur === "schedule-play" ||
+            cur === "buffering" ||
+            cur === "wait-pause" ||
+            cur === "wait-unpause"
+          ) {
+            return null;
+          }
+          return cur;
+        });
+      }
+    });
+
+    // PlaybackCore-emitted OSD events. Transient ones auto-expire in 1.5s.
+    mgr.on("osd", (...args: unknown[]) => {
+      const action = args[0] as SyncPlayOsdAction;
+      const transient =
+        action === "unpause" || action === "pause" || action === "seek";
+      showOsd(action, transient);
+    });
+
+    mgr.on("toast", (...args: unknown[]) => {
+      const key = args[0] as string;
+      const arg = args[1] as string | undefined;
+      const message = arg
+        ? i18n.t(`syncplay.toasts.${key}`, { user: arg })
+        : i18n.t(`syncplay.toasts.${key}`);
+      toast(message);
+    });
+
+    return () => {
+      mgr.destroy();
+      setManager(null);
+    };
+  }, [api, navigateToPlayer]);
+
+  // Initial join race: once `enabled` flips true, snapshot the current group.
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (isEnabled && manager) {
+      setGroupInfo(manager.getGroupInfo());
+    }
+  }, [isEnabled, manager]);
+
+  // Wire WebSocket messages → manager
+  useSyncPlayWebSocket(manager);
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Group management
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  const getGroups = useCallback(async (): Promise<GroupInfoDto[]> => {
+    if (!api) return [];
+    try {
+      const response = await getSyncPlayApi(api).syncPlayGetGroups();
+      return (response.data as unknown as GroupInfoDto[]) ?? [];
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("SyncPlay: failed to get groups", error);
+      return [];
+    }
+  }, [api]);
+
+  const joinGroup = useCallback(
+    async (groupId: string): Promise<void> => {
+      if (!api) return;
+      try {
+        await getSyncPlayApi(api).syncPlayJoinGroup({
+          joinGroupRequestDto: { GroupId: groupId },
+        });
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.error("SyncPlay: failed to join group", error);
+        throw error;
+      }
+    },
+    [api],
+  );
+
+  const createGroup = useCallback(
+    async (groupName?: string): Promise<void> => {
+      if (!api || !user) return;
+      const name = groupName || `${user.Name}'s Group`;
+      try {
+        await getSyncPlayApi(api).syncPlayCreateGroup({
+          newGroupRequestDto: { GroupName: name },
+        });
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.error("SyncPlay: failed to create group", error);
+        throw error;
+      }
+    },
+    [api, user],
+  );
+
+  const leaveGroup = useCallback(async (): Promise<void> => {
+    if (!api) return;
+    try {
+      await getSyncPlayApi(api).syncPlayLeaveGroup();
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("SyncPlay: failed to leave group", error);
+      throw error;
+    }
+  }, [api]);
+
+  /*
+   * Resume playback: re-follow the group's command stream and jump
+   * the local player to the group's current item + position. This is
+   * the only entry point a user needs from the menu — there is no
+   * separate "halt" UI; the player exit/back already detaches us.
+   */
+  const resumeGroupPlayback = useCallback(async (): Promise<void> => {
+    if (!api || !manager) return;
+    await manager.followGroupPlayback(api);
+    const queueCore = manager.getQueueCore();
+    const index = queueCore.getCurrentPlaylistIndex();
+    const itemId =
+      index >= 0 ? (queueCore.getPlaylist()[index]?.Id ?? null) : null;
+    if (!itemId) {
+      console.warn("SyncPlay: resumeGroupPlayback — no current group item");
+      return;
+    }
+    navigateToPlayer(itemId, queueCore.getStartPositionTicks());
+  }, [api, manager, navigateToPlayer]);
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // App foreground re-join (idempotent; gets us a fresh GroupJoined snapshot)
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  const lastGroupIdRef = useRef<string | null>(null);
+  useEffect(() => {
+    lastGroupIdRef.current = groupInfo?.GroupId ?? null;
+  }, [groupInfo?.GroupId]);
+
+  // Track whether the WebSocket got torn down while the app was
+  // backgrounded. If it survived (keep-alive worked), the server
+  // still has us in the group and we must NOT call JoinGroup again —
+  // doing so would trigger a redundant "X joined the group" broadcast
+  // to every other member every time we briefly leave the app.
+  const wsClosedWhileBackgroundedRef = useRef(false);
+  const appStateRef = useRef<AppStateStatus>(AppState.currentState);
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!isWsConnected && appStateRef.current !== "active") {
+      wsClosedWhileBackgroundedRef.current = true;
+    }
+  }, [isWsConnected]);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!api) return;
+
+    const subscription = AppState.addEventListener("change", (nextAppState) => {
+      const previousAppState = appStateRef.current;
+      appStateRef.current = nextAppState;
+
+      const becameActive =
+        (previousAppState === "background" ||
+          previousAppState === "inactive") &&
+        nextAppState === "active";
+      if (!becameActive) return;
+
+      const groupId = lastGroupIdRef.current;
+      if (!groupId) return;
+
+      // Happy path: keep-alive held the socket open across the
+      // suspend. Server still considers us a member — nothing to do.
+      if (!wsClosedWhileBackgroundedRef.current) {
+        console.log(
+          "SyncPlay: app foregrounded with WS still alive, skipping rejoin",
+        );
+        return;
+      }
+      wsClosedWhileBackgroundedRef.current = false;
+
+      // Small delay so the WebSocket has a moment to reconnect.
+      setTimeout(() => {
+        console.log(
+          `SyncPlay: app foregrounded after WS drop, rejoining group ${groupId}`,
+        );
+        getSyncPlayApi(api)
+          .syncPlayJoinGroup({ joinGroupRequestDto: { GroupId: groupId } })
+          .catch((error) => {
+            console.error("SyncPlay: failed to rejoin group", error);
+          });
+      }, 1000);
+    });
+
+    return () => subscription.remove();
+  }, [api]);
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Player attach bridges
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  const setPlayerControls = useCallback(
+    (controls: PlayerControls | null) => {
+      // Reset the playbackstart latch on each new attach.
+      playbackStartFiredRef.current = false;
+      manager?.setPlayerControls(controls);
+    },
+    [manager],
+  );
+
+  const notifyReady = useCallback(() => {
+    manager?.notifyReady();
+  }, [manager]);
+
+  const notifyBuffering = useCallback(
+    (isBuffering: boolean) => {
+      manager?.notifyBuffering(isBuffering);
+      if (!isBuffering && !playbackStartFiredRef.current) {
+        playbackStartFiredRef.current = true;
+        manager?.notifyPlaybackStart();
+      }
+    },
+    [manager],
+  );
+
+  const notifyPlaybackStart = useCallback(() => {
+    manager?.notifyPlaybackStart();
+  }, [manager]);
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Context value
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  const contextValue: SyncPlayContextValue = useMemo(
+    () => ({
+      isEnabled,
+      groupInfo,
+      canJoinGroups,
+      canCreateGroups,
+      joinGroup,
+      createGroup,
+      leaveGroup,
+      getGroups,
+      resumeGroupPlayback,
+      controller: manager?.getController() ?? null,
+      setPlayerControls,
+      notifyReady,
+      notifyBuffering,
+      notifyPlaybackStart,
+      pendingPlaybackCommand,
+      osdAction,
+    }),
+    [
+      isEnabled,
+      groupInfo,
+      canJoinGroups,
+      canCreateGroups,
+      joinGroup,
+      createGroup,
+      leaveGroup,
+      getGroups,
+      resumeGroupPlayback,
+      manager,
+      setPlayerControls,
+      notifyReady,
+      notifyBuffering,
+      notifyPlaybackStart,
+      pendingPlaybackCommand,
+      osdAction,
+    ],
+  );
+
+  return (
+    <SyncPlayContext.Provider value={contextValue}>
+      {children}
+    </SyncPlayContext.Provider>
+  );
+}
+
+export function useSyncPlay(): SyncPlayContextValue {
+  const context = useContext(SyncPlayContext);
+  if (!context) {
+    throw new Error("useSyncPlay must be used within a SyncPlayProvider");
+  }
+  return context;
+}

providers/SyncPlay/constants.ts

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+/**
+ * Constants — shared timing/threshold values used across SyncPlay files.
+ * Kept separate from `types.ts` because these are implementation tuning
+ * values, not the public protocol/types surface.
+ */
+
+import { TicksPerMillisecond } from "./types";
+
+export { TicksPerMillisecond };
+
+/** Default timeout for `waitForEventOnce` (matches jellyfin-web). */
+export const WaitForEventDefaultTimeout = 30000;
+
+/** Short-lived timeout for player events (matches jellyfin-web). */
+export const WaitForPlayerEventTimeout = 500;
+
+export function ticksToMs(ticks: number): number {
+  return ticks / TicksPerMillisecond;
+}
+
+export function msToTicks(ms: number): number {
+  return Math.round(ms * TicksPerMillisecond);
+}

providers/SyncPlay/cores/PlaybackCore.ts

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+/**
+ * SyncPlay PlaybackCore — schedules unpauses/pauses/seeks/stops to fire
+ * at the precise group-wide moment and keeps the player drift-corrected.
+ *
+ * Design choices that diverge from jellyfin-web:
+ *  - **No SpeedToSync**. Our RN players' `setPlaybackSpeed` is unreliable
+ *    across platforms (mpv/VLC/expo-video each behave differently for
+ *    fractional speeds). We always seek to catch up.
+ *  - **No `MessageSyncPlayDuplicateMedia` detection**. Web's detection
+ *    used HTML element identity; on RN we don't have a stable handle
+ *    and the false-positive rate would be much higher than the value.
+ *  - **No syncMethod / showSyncIcon**. We don't surface the sync
+ *    technique to the UI.
+ */
+
+import type { Api } from "@jellyfin/sdk";
+import { getSyncPlayApi } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/utils/api";
+import {
+  TicksPerMillisecond,
+  ticksToMs,
+  WaitForPlayerEventTimeout,
+} from "../constants";
+import { EventEmitter, waitForEventOnce } from "../EventEmitter";
+import type { SyncPlayManager } from "../Manager";
+import { type SendCommand, SYNC_PLAY_TUNING } from "../types";
+
+export class PlaybackCore extends EventEmitter {
+  private manager!: SyncPlayManager;
+  private lastCommand: SendCommand | null = null;
+  private scheduledCommand: ReturnType<typeof setTimeout> | null = null;
+
+  init(manager: SyncPlayManager): void {
+    this.manager = manager;
+  }
+
+  /** Local "playback started" hook — fires the initial Ready request. */
+  onPlaybackStart(apiClient: Api): void {
+    try {
+      const playerWrapper = this.manager.getPlayerWrapper();
+      const positionMs = playerWrapper.currentTime();
+      const positionTicks = Math.round(positionMs * TicksPerMillisecond);
+      const isPlaying = playerWrapper.isPlaying();
+      const playlistItemId =
+        this.manager.getQueueCore().getCurrentPlaylistItemId() ?? undefined;
+      const now = this.manager.getTimeSync().localDateToRemote(new Date());
+
+      getSyncPlayApi(apiClient).syncPlayReady({
+        readyRequestDto: {
+          When: now.toISOString(),
+          PositionTicks: positionTicks,
+          IsPlaying: isPlaying,
+          PlaylistItemId: playlistItemId,
+        },
+      });
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("SyncPlay onPlaybackStart:", error);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /** Local pause → tell the server. */
+  onPause(apiClient: Api): void {
+    try {
+      getSyncPlayApi(apiClient).syncPlayPause();
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("SyncPlay onPause:", error);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /** Local unpause → tell the server. */
+  onUnpause(apiClient: Api): void {
+    try {
+      getSyncPlayApi(apiClient).syncPlayUnpause();
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("SyncPlay onUnpause:", error);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /** Local "ready" hook — server uses this to know we've finished buffering. */
+  onReady(apiClient: Api): void {
+    this.sendBufferingRequest(apiClient, false);
+  }
+
+  /** Local "buffering" hook — server uses this to (optionally) pause the group. */
+  onBuffering(apiClient: Api): void {
+    this.sendBufferingRequest(apiClient, true);
+  }
+
+  /** Send a Ready or Buffering request. */
+  sendBufferingRequest(apiClient: Api, isBuffering: boolean): void {
+    const playerWrapper = this.manager.getPlayerWrapper();
+    const positionMs = playerWrapper.currentTime();
+    const positionTicks = Math.round(positionMs * TicksPerMillisecond);
+    const isPlaying = playerWrapper.isPlaying();
+    const playlistItemId =
+      this.manager.getQueueCore().getCurrentPlaylistItemId() ?? undefined;
+    const now = this.manager.getTimeSync().localDateToRemote(new Date());
+
+    try {
+      if (isBuffering) {
+        getSyncPlayApi(apiClient).syncPlayBuffering({
+          bufferRequestDto: {
+            When: now.toISOString(),
+            PositionTicks: positionTicks,
+            IsPlaying: isPlaying,
+            PlaylistItemId: playlistItemId,
+          },
+        });
+      } else {
+        getSyncPlayApi(apiClient).syncPlayReady({
+          readyRequestDto: {
+            When: now.toISOString(),
+            PositionTicks: positionTicks,
+            IsPlaying: isPlaying,
+            PlaylistItemId: playlistItemId,
+          },
+        });
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("SyncPlay sendBufferingRequest:", error);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Apply a group command (Unpause, Pause, Stop, Seek). Times the
+   * execution to fire at the group-wide instant the server selected.
+   */
+  applyCommand(command: SendCommand): void {
+    (command as unknown as { EmittedAt: Date }).EmittedAt = new Date(
+      command.EmittedAt as unknown as string,
+    );
+    (command as unknown as { When: Date }).When = new Date(
+      command.When as unknown as string,
+    );
+
+    // Duplicate-detection — mirrors jellyfin-web's PlaybackCore.applyCommand.
+    // The server can redeliver the same command (WebSocket reconnect, multiple
+    // group-state transitions referencing the same instant, etc). If every
+    // identifying field matches the previously applied command, we don't
+    // re-schedule — we just verify player state still matches and bail.
+    //
+    // IMPORTANT: this is NOT a monotonic-clock check. `When` is the scheduled
+    // execution time and can legitimately move backward between commands
+    // (e.g. a Pause emitted now with `When = now` arriving after an earlier
+    // Unpause whose `When` was scheduled 10s in the future). An earlier
+    // version of this code rejected anything whose `When` or `EmittedAt`
+    // wasn't strictly greater than `lastCommand`'s — that silently locked
+    // out every subsequent pause/unpause whenever group playback first
+    // started with a future-scheduled Unpause.
+    if (
+      this.lastCommand &&
+      (this.lastCommand as unknown as { When: Date }).When.getTime() ===
+        (command as unknown as { When: Date }).When.getTime() &&
+      this.lastCommand.PositionTicks === command.PositionTicks &&
+      this.lastCommand.Command === command.Command &&
+      this.lastCommand.PlaylistItemId === command.PlaylistItemId
+    ) {
+      console.debug("SyncPlay applyCommand: duplicate command", command);
+      return;
+    }
+
+    this.lastCommand = command;
+    if (!this.manager.isFollowingGroupPlayback()) {
+      console.debug(
+        "SyncPlay applyCommand: dropping command (not following playback)",
+        command,
+      );
+      return;
+    }
+
+    const playerWrapper = this.manager.getPlayerWrapper();
+    if (!playerWrapper.isPlaybackActive()) {
+      console.debug(
+        "SyncPlay applyCommand: dropping command (playback not active)",
+        command,
+      );
+      return;
+    }
+
+    const enqueuedAt = new Date();
+    const remoteEnqueuedAt = this.manager
+      .getTimeSync()
+      .localDateToRemote(enqueuedAt);
+    const localCommandWhen = this.manager
+      .getTimeSync()
+      .remoteDateToLocal(command.When as unknown as Date);
+
+    switch (command.Command) {
+      case "Unpause":
+        this.scheduleUnpause(localCommandWhen, command.PositionTicks ?? 0);
+        this.emit("osd", "unpause");
+        break;
+      case "Pause":
+        this.schedulePause(localCommandWhen, command.PositionTicks ?? 0);
+        this.emit("osd", "pause");
+        break;
+      case "Stop":
+        this.scheduleStop(localCommandWhen);
+        break;
+      case "Seek":
+        this.scheduleSeek(localCommandWhen, command.PositionTicks ?? 0);
+        this.emit("osd", "seek");
+        break;
+      default:
+        console.warn("SyncPlay applyCommand: unknown command", command);
+        break;
+    }
+
+    if (
+      (command as unknown as { When: Date }).When.getTime() <
+      remoteEnqueuedAt.getTime()
+    ) {
+      console.debug(
+        "SyncPlay applyCommand: command was scheduled for the past",
+        command,
+      );
+    }
+  }
+
+  /** Pre-Unpause hook: emit a wait OSD while we wait for the moment. */
+  scheduleUnpause(when: Date, positionTicks: number): void {
+    this.clearScheduledCommand();
+    const now = Date.now();
+    const playAtTime = when.getTime();
+    const currentPositionMs = this.manager.getPlayerWrapper().currentTime();
+    const currentPositionTicks = Math.round(
+      currentPositionMs * TicksPerMillisecond,
+    );
+
+    if (playAtTime > now) {
+      // Future: seek now, then play at the right moment.
+      this.localSeek(positionTicks);
+      this.scheduledCommand = setTimeout(() => {
+        this.localUnpause();
+        // After playback resumes, the player position will need a
+        // small bump to land on the group target. waitForPlayerEvent
+        // is best-effort.
+        waitForEventOnce(
+          this.manager,
+          "unpause",
+          WaitForPlayerEventTimeout,
+        ).catch(() => undefined);
+      }, playAtTime - now);
+      this.emit("osd", "wait-unpause");
+    } else {
+      // Past: catch up now.
+      const targetMs = ticksToMs(positionTicks);
+      const delayMs = now - playAtTime;
+      this.localSeek(Math.round((targetMs + delayMs) * TicksPerMillisecond));
+      this.localUnpause();
+      void currentPositionTicks;
+    }
+  }
+
+  schedulePause(when: Date, positionTicks: number): void {
+    this.clearScheduledCommand();
+    const now = Date.now();
+    const pauseAtTime = when.getTime();
+
+    const callback = () => {
+      this.localUnpause();
+      this.localSeek(positionTicks);
+      this.localPause();
+    };
+
+    if (pauseAtTime > now) {
+      this.scheduledCommand = setTimeout(callback, pauseAtTime - now);
+      this.emit("osd", "wait-pause");
+    } else {
+      callback();
+    }
+  }
+
+  scheduleStop(when: Date): void {
+    this.clearScheduledCommand();
+    const now = Date.now();
+    const stopAtTime = when.getTime();
+    if (stopAtTime > now) {
+      this.scheduledCommand = setTimeout(() => {
+        this.localStop();
+      }, stopAtTime - now);
+    } else {
+      this.localStop();
+    }
+  }
+
+  scheduleSeek(when: Date, positionTicks: number): void {
+    this.applyCommand({
+      ...this.lastCommand!,
+      Command: "Pause",
+      PositionTicks: positionTicks,
+      When: when as unknown as string,
+      EmittedAt: new Date().toISOString(),
+    });
+  }
+
+  clearScheduledCommand(): void {
+    if (this.scheduledCommand) {
+      clearTimeout(this.scheduledCommand);
+      this.scheduledCommand = null;
+    }
+  }
+
+  // -- local player ops ------------------------------------------------------
+
+  localUnpause(): void {
+    this.manager.getPlayerWrapper().localUnpause();
+  }
+
+  localPause(): void {
+    this.manager.getPlayerWrapper().localPause();
+  }
+
+  localSeek(positionTicks: number): void {
+    this.manager.getPlayerWrapper().localSeek(positionTicks);
+  }
+
+  localStop(): void {
+    this.manager.getPlayerWrapper().localStop();
+  }
+
+  // -- queries ---------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  getLastCommand(): SendCommand | null {
+    return this.lastCommand;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Estimate where the group should be in ticks, given a known
+   * starting position and the time the position was valid at.
+   */
+  estimateCurrentTicks(positionTicks: number, when: Date): number {
+    const lastCommand = this.lastCommand;
+    if (!lastCommand) return positionTicks;
+    const remoteNow = this.manager.getTimeSync().localDateToRemote(new Date());
+    const elapsedMs = remoteNow.getTime() - when.getTime();
+    if (lastCommand.Command === "Unpause") {
+      return positionTicks + elapsedMs * TicksPerMillisecond;
+    }
+    return positionTicks;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Drift correction tick — called on every player time update. Skips
+   * to the group's expected position if drift exceeds the threshold.
+   * SpeedToSync is intentionally not implemented (see file header).
+   */
+  syncPlaybackTime(): void {
+    const lastCommand = this.lastCommand;
+    if (lastCommand?.Command !== "Unpause") return;
+
+    const playerWrapper = this.manager.getPlayerWrapper();
+    if (!playerWrapper.isPlaying()) return;
+
+    const currentMs = playerWrapper.currentTime();
+    const expectedTicks = this.estimateCurrentTicks(
+      lastCommand.PositionTicks ?? 0,
+      lastCommand.When as unknown as Date,
+    );
+    const expectedMs = ticksToMs(expectedTicks);
+    const driftMs = Math.abs(currentMs - expectedMs);
+
+    if (driftMs > SYNC_PLAY_TUNING.minDelaySkipToSync) {
+      console.log(
+        `SyncPlay syncPlaybackTime: drift ${driftMs.toFixed(
+          0,
+        )}ms exceeds threshold, seeking to ${expectedMs.toFixed(0)}ms`,
+      );
+      this.localSeek(expectedTicks);
+    }
+  }
+
+  // -- teardown --------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  destroy(): void {
+    this.clearScheduledCommand();
+    this.lastCommand = null;
+    this.removeAllListeners();
+  }
+}
+
+export default PlaybackCore;

providers/SyncPlay/cores/QueueCore.ts

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+/**
+ * SyncPlay QueueCore — tracks the group's playlist.
+ *
+ * Responsibilities:
+ *  - Handle `PlayQueue` group updates (NewPlaylist, SetCurrentItem,
+ *    NextItem, PreviousItem, RemoveItems, etc.)
+ *  - Resolve the server's flat list of ItemIds into full `BaseItemDto`s
+ *    (with PlaylistItemId glued on for SyncPlay requests)
+ *  - Expose `currentPlaylistItemId` — required by every SyncPlay
+ *    request (Ready, Buffering, Seek) so the server can ignore stale
+ *    ones from before the playlist moved
+ *  - On NewPlaylist, ask the server we're ready by sending a Buffering
+ *    request after the local player emits `playbackstart`
+ */
+
+import type { Api } from "@jellyfin/sdk";
+import type { BaseItemDto } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client";
+import { getSyncPlayApi } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/utils/api";
+import { TicksPerMillisecond, WaitForEventDefaultTimeout } from "../constants";
+import { EventEmitter, waitForEventOnce } from "../EventEmitter";
+import type { SyncPlayManager } from "../Manager";
+import {
+  getItemsForPlayback,
+  translateItemsForPlayback,
+} from "../transport/queueTranslation";
+import type {
+  PlayQueueUpdate,
+  PlayQueueUpdateReason,
+  SyncPlayQueueItem,
+} from "../types";
+
+export class QueueCore extends EventEmitter {
+  private manager!: SyncPlayManager;
+  private lastPlayQueueUpdate: PlayQueueUpdate | null = null;
+  /** Playable items with `PlaylistItemId` glued on. */
+  private playlist: BaseItemDto[] = [];
+
+  init(manager: SyncPlayManager): void {
+    this.manager = manager;
+  }
+
+  /** Handle a PlayQueue group update from the server. */
+  updatePlayQueue(apiClient: Api, newPlayQueue: PlayQueueUpdate): void {
+    (newPlayQueue as unknown as { LastUpdate: Date }).LastUpdate = new Date(
+      newPlayQueue.LastUpdate as unknown as string,
+    );
+
+    if (
+      (newPlayQueue.LastUpdate as unknown as Date).getTime() <=
+      this.getLastUpdateTime()
+    ) {
+      console.debug("SyncPlay updatePlayQueue: ignoring old update");
+      return;
+    }
+
+    this.onPlayQueueUpdate(apiClient, newPlayQueue)
+      .then(() => {
+        if (
+          (newPlayQueue.LastUpdate as unknown as Date).getTime() <
+          this.getLastUpdateTime()
+        ) {
+          console.warn("SyncPlay updatePlayQueue: trying to apply old update");
+          return;
+        }
+
+        const reason = newPlayQueue.Reason as PlayQueueUpdateReason;
+        switch (reason) {
+          case "NewPlaylist": {
+            if (!this.manager.isFollowingGroupPlayback()) {
+              this.manager.followGroupPlayback(apiClient).then(() => {
+                this.startPlayback(apiClient);
+              });
+            } else {
+              this.startPlayback(apiClient);
+            }
+            break;
+          }
+          case "SetCurrentItem":
+          case "NextItem":
+          case "PreviousItem": {
+            const playlistItemId = this.getCurrentPlaylistItemId();
+            this.setCurrentPlaylistItem(apiClient, playlistItemId);
+            break;
+          }
+          case "RemoveItems":
+          case "MoveItem":
+          case "Queue":
+          case "QueueNext":
+          case "RepeatMode":
+          case "ShuffleMode":
+            // Video-focused: we don't expose repeat/shuffle/queue mutation
+            // controls in the RN UI yet, so these reasons just update our
+            // local snapshot (already done by onPlayQueueUpdate) without
+            // triggering any local action.
+            break;
+          default:
+            console.warn(
+              "SyncPlay updatePlayQueue: unknown reason",
+              newPlayQueue.Reason,
+            );
+            break;
+        }
+      })
+      .catch((error) => {
+        console.warn("SyncPlay updatePlayQueue:", error);
+      });
+  }
+
+  /** Apply a play-queue update to local state. */
+  async onPlayQueueUpdate(
+    apiClient: Api,
+    playQueueUpdate: PlayQueueUpdate,
+  ): Promise<void> {
+    const itemIds = (playQueueUpdate.Playlist ?? [])
+      .map((queueItem: SyncPlayQueueItem) => queueItem.ItemId)
+      .filter((id): id is string => typeof id === "string");
+
+    if (!itemIds.length) {
+      this.lastPlayQueueUpdate = playQueueUpdate;
+      this.playlist = [];
+      return;
+    }
+
+    const fetched = await getItemsForPlayback(apiClient, itemIds);
+    const items = await translateItemsForPlayback(apiClient, fetched, {
+      ids: itemIds,
+    });
+
+    if (
+      this.lastPlayQueueUpdate &&
+      (playQueueUpdate.LastUpdate as unknown as Date).getTime() <=
+        this.getLastUpdateTime()
+    ) {
+      throw new Error("Trying to apply old update");
+    }
+
+    // Glue PlaylistItemId from the server's playlist entries onto each
+    // resolved item. The server-assigned IDs are what every SyncPlay
+    // request needs to identify the queue slot.
+    const playlistItems = playQueueUpdate.Playlist ?? [];
+    for (let i = 0; i < items.length && i < playlistItems.length; i++) {
+      items[i].PlaylistItemId = playlistItems[i].PlaylistItemId;
+    }
+
+    this.lastPlayQueueUpdate = playQueueUpdate;
+    this.playlist = items;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Send a Ready request once the local player begins playback. The
+   * server uses this to wait until every member is buffered before
+   * issuing the next Unpause.
+   *
+   * On timeout (player never starts), halt group playback so the rest
+   * of the group can proceed without us.
+   */
+  scheduleReadyRequestOnPlaybackStart(apiClient: Api, origin: string): void {
+    waitForEventOnce(
+      this.manager,
+      "playbackstart",
+      WaitForEventDefaultTimeout,
+      ["playbackerror"],
+    )
+      .then(() => {
+        console.debug(
+          "SyncPlay scheduleReadyRequestOnPlaybackStart: notifying server",
+        );
+        const playerWrapper = this.manager.getPlayerWrapper();
+        playerWrapper.localPause();
+
+        const currentPosition = playerWrapper.currentTime();
+        const currentPositionTicks = Math.round(
+          currentPosition * TicksPerMillisecond,
+        );
+        const isPlaying = playerWrapper.isPlaying();
+        const now = this.manager.getTimeSync().localDateToRemote(new Date());
+
+        try {
+          getSyncPlayApi(apiClient).syncPlayReady({
+            readyRequestDto: {
+              When: now.toISOString(),
+              PositionTicks: currentPositionTicks,
+              IsPlaying: isPlaying,
+              PlaylistItemId: this.getCurrentPlaylistItemId() ?? undefined,
+            },
+          });
+        } catch (error) {
+          console.error("SyncPlay syncPlayReady failed", error);
+        }
+      })
+      .catch((error) => {
+        console.error(
+          "Timed out waiting for 'playbackstart' event!",
+          origin,
+          error,
+        );
+        if (!this.manager.isSyncPlayEnabled()) {
+          this.manager.emit("toast", "MessageSyncPlayErrorMedia");
+        }
+        this.manager.haltGroupPlayback(apiClient);
+      });
+  }
+
+  /** Start local playback by navigating to the player screen for the current item. */
+  startPlayback(apiClient: Api): void {
+    if (!this.manager.isFollowingGroupPlayback()) {
+      console.debug("SyncPlay startPlayback: ignoring, not following playback");
+      return;
+    }
+
+    if (this.isPlaylistEmpty()) {
+      console.debug("SyncPlay startPlayback: empty playlist");
+      return;
+    }
+
+    // Estimate where to start playback from. Prefer the last playback
+    // command if newer than the queue update (playback ticks change
+    // more often than queue position).
+    const playbackCommand = this.manager.getLastPlaybackCommand();
+    let startPositionTicks = 0;
+
+    if (
+      playbackCommand &&
+      (
+        playbackCommand as unknown as { EmittedAt: Date }
+      ).EmittedAt?.getTime() >= this.getLastUpdateTime()
+    ) {
+      startPositionTicks = this.manager
+        .getPlaybackCore()
+        .estimateCurrentTicks(
+          playbackCommand.PositionTicks ?? 0,
+          (playbackCommand as unknown as { When: Date }).When,
+        );
+    } else {
+      startPositionTicks = this.manager
+        .getPlaybackCore()
+        .estimateCurrentTicks(
+          this.getStartPositionTicks(),
+          (this.getLastUpdate() ?? new Date()) as Date,
+        );
+    }
+
+    const serverId = apiClient.deviceInfo?.id ?? "";
+
+    this.scheduleReadyRequestOnPlaybackStart(apiClient, "startPlayback");
+
+    this.manager
+      .getPlayerWrapper()
+      .localPlay({
+        ids: this.getPlaylistAsItemIds(),
+        startPositionTicks,
+        startIndex: this.getCurrentPlaylistIndex(),
+        serverId,
+      })
+      .catch((error: unknown) => {
+        console.error("SyncPlay startPlayback: localPlay failed", error);
+        this.manager.emit("toast", "MessageSyncPlayErrorMedia");
+      });
+  }
+
+  /** Navigate to a specific item in the queue. */
+  setCurrentPlaylistItem(apiClient: Api, playlistItemId: string | null): void {
+    if (!this.manager.isFollowingGroupPlayback()) {
+      console.debug(
+        "SyncPlay setCurrentPlaylistItem: ignoring, not following playback",
+      );
+      return;
+    }
+
+    this.scheduleReadyRequestOnPlaybackStart(
+      apiClient,
+      "setCurrentPlaylistItem",
+    );
+
+    this.manager.getPlayerWrapper().localSetCurrentPlaylistItem(playlistItemId);
+  }
+
+  // -- getters ---------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  getCurrentPlaylistIndex(): number {
+    return this.lastPlayQueueUpdate?.PlayingItemIndex ?? -1;
+  }
+
+  getCurrentPlaylistItemId(): string | null {
+    if (!this.lastPlayQueueUpdate) return null;
+    const index = this.lastPlayQueueUpdate.PlayingItemIndex ?? -1;
+    if (index === -1) return null;
+    return this.playlist[index]?.PlaylistItemId ?? null;
+  }
+
+  getPlaylist(): BaseItemDto[] {
+    return this.playlist.slice(0);
+  }
+
+  isPlaylistEmpty(): boolean {
+    return this.playlist.length === 0;
+  }
+
+  getLastUpdate(): Date | null {
+    if (!this.lastPlayQueueUpdate) return null;
+    return this.lastPlayQueueUpdate.LastUpdate as unknown as Date;
+  }
+
+  getLastUpdateTime(): number {
+    if (!this.lastPlayQueueUpdate) return 0;
+    return (this.lastPlayQueueUpdate.LastUpdate as unknown as Date).getTime();
+  }
+
+  getStartPositionTicks(): number {
+    return this.lastPlayQueueUpdate?.StartPositionTicks ?? 0;
+  }
+
+  getPlaylistAsItemIds(): (string | undefined)[] {
+    if (!this.lastPlayQueueUpdate) return [];
+    return (this.lastPlayQueueUpdate.Playlist ?? []).map((q) => q.ItemId);
+  }
+
+  // -- teardown --------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  /** Clear cached playlist. Called on group disable so a re-join starts clean. */
+  clear(): void {
+    this.lastPlayQueueUpdate = null;
+    this.playlist = [];
+  }
+
+  destroy(): void {
+    this.clear();
+    this.removeAllListeners();
+  }
+}
+
+export default QueueCore;

providers/SyncPlay/cores/TimeSync.ts

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+/**
+ * TimeSync — NTP-style time synchronisation with the Jellyfin server.
+ *
+ * Merged port of jellyfin-web's `core/timeSync/{TimeSync,TimeSyncServer,
+ * TimeSyncCore}.js` — three classes that exist on web because the
+ * abstract layer supports syncing against other group members, not just
+ * the server. RN only syncs against the server, so it's one class.
+ *
+ * Algorithm: repeatedly time a round-trip request to `getUtcTime`,
+ * compute `offset = ((requestReceived - requestSent) + (responseSent -
+ * responseReceived)) / 2`, keep the minimum-delay measurement out of
+ * the last 8. This is the standard NTP outlier-rejection trick — the
+ * measurement with the shortest delay is the most accurate because
+ * less network jitter could have skewed the timestamps.
+ *
+ * Polling: greedy mode at 1s intervals for the first 3 pings to warm
+ * up the offset, then low-profile at 60s intervals for steady-state.
+ * `forceUpdate()` resets to greedy mode (called on group join).
+ */
+
+import type { Api } from "@jellyfin/sdk";
+import { getTimeSyncApi } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/utils/api";
+import { EventEmitter } from "../EventEmitter";
+
+const NumberOfTrackedMeasurements = 8;
+const PollingIntervalGreedy = 1000; // ms
+const PollingIntervalLowProfile = 60000; // ms
+const GreedyPingCount = 3;
+
+class Measurement {
+  requestSent: number;
+  requestReceived: number;
+  responseSent: number;
+  responseReceived: number;
+
+  constructor(
+    requestSent: Date,
+    requestReceived: Date,
+    responseSent: Date,
+    responseReceived: Date,
+  ) {
+    this.requestSent = requestSent.getTime();
+    this.requestReceived = requestReceived.getTime();
+    this.responseSent = responseSent.getTime();
+    this.responseReceived = responseReceived.getTime();
+  }
+
+  /** Time offset (ms): positive means server clock is ahead of ours. */
+  getOffset(): number {
+    return (
+      (this.requestReceived -
+        this.requestSent +
+        (this.responseSent - this.responseReceived)) /
+      2
+    );
+  }
+
+  /** Round-trip delay (ms), excluding server processing. */
+  getDelay(): number {
+    return (
+      this.responseReceived -
+      this.requestSent -
+      (this.responseSent - this.requestReceived)
+    );
+  }
+
+  /** One-way ping (ms). */
+  getPing(): number {
+    return this.getDelay() / 2;
+  }
+}
+
+/**
+ * Tracks the offset between this client's clock and the Jellyfin server's
+ * clock, and exposes conversions between local and remote Dates.
+ *
+ * Listeners:
+ *   - `"update"` (timeOffset: number, ping: number) — fires on every
+ *     successful ping. Errors are logged but not emitted; consumers
+ *     should treat absence of updates as transient.
+ */
+export class TimeSync extends EventEmitter {
+  private api: Api;
+  private pingStop = true;
+  private pollingInterval = PollingIntervalGreedy;
+  private poller: ReturnType<typeof setTimeout> | null = null;
+  private pings = 0;
+  private measurement: Measurement | null = null;
+  private measurements: Measurement[] = [];
+
+  constructor(api: Api) {
+    super();
+    this.api = api;
+  }
+
+  /** Called when the user switches Jellyfin servers. */
+  updateApiClient(api: Api): void {
+    this.api = api;
+  }
+
+  /** Whether we've completed at least one successful measurement. */
+  isReady(): boolean {
+    return !!this.measurement;
+  }
+
+  /** Current best-estimate time offset (ms). */
+  getTimeOffset(): number {
+    return this.measurement ? this.measurement.getOffset() : 0;
+  }
+
+  /** Current best-estimate one-way ping (ms). */
+  getPing(): number {
+    return this.measurement ? this.measurement.getPing() : 0;
+  }
+
+  /** Convert a server-time Date to local time. */
+  remoteDateToLocal(remote: Date): Date {
+    return new Date(remote.getTime() - this.getTimeOffset());
+  }
+
+  /** Convert a local Date to server time. */
+  localDateToRemote(local: Date): Date {
+    return new Date(local.getTime() + this.getTimeOffset());
+  }
+
+  /** Start polling. Idempotent. */
+  startPing(): void {
+    this.pingStop = false;
+    this.scheduleNextPing();
+  }
+
+  /** Stop polling. Idempotent. */
+  stopPing(): void {
+    this.pingStop = true;
+    if (this.poller) {
+      clearTimeout(this.poller);
+      this.poller = null;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /** Reset to greedy polling and force a fresh measurement immediately. */
+  forceUpdate(): void {
+    this.stopPing();
+    this.pollingInterval = PollingIntervalGreedy;
+    this.pings = 0;
+    this.startPing();
+  }
+
+  /** Drop all measurements. Used on group leave. */
+  resetMeasurements(): void {
+    this.measurement = null;
+    this.measurements = [];
+  }
+
+  /** Full teardown on provider unmount. */
+  destroy(): void {
+    this.stopPing();
+    this.resetMeasurements();
+    this.removeAllListeners();
+  }
+
+  private scheduleNextPing(): void {
+    if (this.poller || this.pingStop) return;
+    this.poller = setTimeout(() => {
+      this.poller = null;
+      this.requestPing()
+        .then((result) => this.onPingResponse(result))
+        .catch((error) => {
+          console.error("SyncPlay TimeSync: ping failed", error);
+        })
+        .finally(() => this.scheduleNextPing());
+    }, this.pollingInterval);
+  }
+
+  private async requestPing() {
+    const requestSent = new Date();
+    const response = await getTimeSyncApi(this.api).getUtcTime();
+    const responseReceived = new Date();
+    const data = response.data;
+    const requestReceived = new Date(data.RequestReceptionTime as string);
+    const responseSent = new Date(data.ResponseTransmissionTime as string);
+    return { requestSent, requestReceived, responseSent, responseReceived };
+  }
+
+  private onPingResponse(result: {
+    requestSent: Date;
+    requestReceived: Date;
+    responseSent: Date;
+    responseReceived: Date;
+  }): void {
+    const measurement = new Measurement(
+      result.requestSent,
+      result.requestReceived,
+      result.responseSent,
+      result.responseReceived,
+    );
+
+    this.measurements.push(measurement);
+    if (this.measurements.length > NumberOfTrackedMeasurements) {
+      this.measurements.shift();
+    }
+
+    // Outlier rejection: pick the measurement with the shortest delay.
+    const sorted = [...this.measurements].sort(
+      (a, b) => a.getDelay() - b.getDelay(),
+    );
+    this.measurement = sorted[0];
+
+    // Throttle once we've warmed up.
+    if (this.pings >= GreedyPingCount) {
+      this.pollingInterval = PollingIntervalLowProfile;
+    } else {
+      this.pings++;
+    }
+
+    this.emit("update", this.getTimeOffset(), this.getPing());
+  }
+}
+
+export default TimeSync;

providers/SyncPlay/index.ts

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+/**
+ * SyncPlay — public exports.
+ *
+ * Only what external consumers (components, hooks, screens) need.
+ * Internal modules (PlaybackCore, QueueCore, TimeSync, PlayerWrapper,
+ * queueTranslation, EventEmitter, etc.) stay package-private.
+ */
+
+export { Controller as SyncPlayController } from "./Controller";
+export { msToTicks, ticksToMs } from "./constants";
+export { SyncPlayManager } from "./Manager";
+export { SyncPlayProvider, useSyncPlay } from "./SyncPlayProvider";
+export * from "./types";

providers/SyncPlay/player/PendingPlaybackTracker.ts

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+/**
+ * PendingPlaybackTracker — tracks an in-flight `Unpause` / `Pause` request
+ * that we've sent to the server but haven't seen echoed back via
+ * `SyncPlayCommand`.
+ *
+ * Drives three things:
+ *  1. Drop duplicate rapid taps
+ *  2. Provide an optimistic-UI hint for the in-flight state
+ *  3. Override "current play state" when deciding pause-vs-unpause
+ *     for the next tap
+ *
+ * Auto-clears after `pendingPlaybackTimeoutMs` so a lost broadcast
+ * doesn't freeze the UI forever.
+ */
+
+import { SYNC_PLAY_TUNING } from "../types";
+
+export class PendingPlaybackTracker {
+  private command: "Unpause" | "Pause" | null = null;
+  private timeout: ReturnType<typeof setTimeout> | null = null;
+  private onChange: ((cmd: "Unpause" | "Pause" | null) => void) | null = null;
+
+  setChangeHandler(
+    handler: ((cmd: "Unpause" | "Pause" | null) => void) | null,
+  ): void {
+    this.onChange = handler;
+  }
+
+  get(): "Unpause" | "Pause" | null {
+    return this.command;
+  }
+
+  mark(command: "Unpause" | "Pause"): void {
+    this.command = command;
+    if (this.timeout) clearTimeout(this.timeout);
+    this.timeout = setTimeout(() => {
+      console.debug(
+        "SyncPlay PendingPlaybackTracker: timed out waiting for broadcast",
+        command,
+      );
+      this.command = null;
+      this.timeout = null;
+      this.onChange?.(null);
+    }, SYNC_PLAY_TUNING.pendingPlaybackTimeoutMs);
+    this.onChange?.(command);
+  }
+
+  clear(): void {
+    if (this.timeout) {
+      clearTimeout(this.timeout);
+      this.timeout = null;
+    }
+    if (this.command !== null) {
+      this.command = null;
+      this.onChange?.(null);
+    }
+  }
+}

providers/SyncPlay/player/PlayerWrapper.ts

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+/**
+ * PlayerWrapper — adapter between jellyfin's tick-based playerWrapper API
+ * and our millisecond-based `PlayerControls`. Methods that have no RN
+ * analog (queue mutation hooks) delegate to provider-supplied handlers
+ * which navigate to the player screen.
+ */
+
+import { TicksPerMillisecond } from "../constants";
+import type { PlayerControls } from "../types";
+
+/** Options passed to `playerWrapper.localPlay` — provider navigates to the player screen. */
+export interface LocalPlayOptions {
+  ids: (string | undefined)[];
+  startPositionTicks: number;
+  startIndex: number;
+  serverId?: string;
+}
+
+export class PlayerWrapper {
+  private controls: PlayerControls | null = null;
+  private localPlayHandler: ((options: LocalPlayOptions) => void) | null = null;
+  private setCurrentItemHandler:
+    | ((playlistItemId: string | null) => void)
+    | null = null;
+
+  /** Attach / detach the underlying player. */
+  bindToControls(controls: PlayerControls | null): void {
+    this.controls = controls;
+  }
+
+  /** Provider wires this to navigate to the player screen. */
+  setLocalPlayHandler(handler: ((options: LocalPlayOptions) => void) | null) {
+    this.localPlayHandler = handler;
+  }
+
+  /** Provider wires this to navigate to a different queue item. */
+  setLocalSetCurrentItemHandler(
+    handler: ((playlistItemId: string | null) => void) | null,
+  ) {
+    this.setCurrentItemHandler = handler;
+  }
+
+  localUnpause(): void {
+    this.controls?.play();
+  }
+
+  localPause(): void {
+    this.controls?.pause();
+  }
+
+  /** Upstream takes ticks; RN's `seekTo` takes ms. */
+  localSeek(positionTicks: number): void {
+    this.controls?.seekTo(positionTicks / TicksPerMillisecond);
+  }
+
+  /** RN: pause instead of teardown — leaving the player screen is the navigator's job. */
+  localStop(): void {
+    this.controls?.pause();
+  }
+
+  /** Position in ms. */
+  currentTime(): number {
+    return this.controls?.getCurrentPosition() ?? 0;
+  }
+
+  isPlaying(): boolean {
+    return this.controls?.isPlaying() ?? false;
+  }
+
+  isPlaybackActive(): boolean {
+    return this.controls !== null;
+  }
+
+  /** RN never runs as a remote-managed player. */
+  isRemote(): boolean {
+    return false;
+  }
+
+  localPlay(options: LocalPlayOptions): Promise<void> {
+    this.localPlayHandler?.(options);
+    return Promise.resolve();
+  }
+
+  localSetCurrentPlaylistItem(playlistItemId: string | null): void {
+    this.setCurrentItemHandler?.(playlistItemId);
+  }
+}

providers/SyncPlay/player/bufferingDebouncer.ts

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+/**
+ * bufferingDebouncer — wrap an `isBuffering: boolean → void` notify callback
+ * with three RN-only guards. Web gets these for free from HTML `waiting`/
+ * `canplay`; our `PlayerControls` exposes state (not events) and the React
+ * effect that polls it can fire many times per second.
+ *
+ *  - **dedup**: drop redundant calls when state hasn't changed
+ *  - **debounce buffering→true**: only escalate after the threshold;
+ *    going back to ready cancels the pending escalation
+ *  - **coalesce inflight**: serialize concurrent sends
+ *
+ * Returns `{ notify, dispose }`.
+ */
+
+import { SYNC_PLAY_TUNING } from "../types";
+
+export function createBufferingDebouncer(
+  send: (isBuffering: boolean) => Promise<void>,
+) {
+  let lastSent: boolean | null = null;
+  let inflight: Promise<void> | null = null;
+  let pendingTimeout: ReturnType<typeof setTimeout> | null = null;
+
+  const flush = async (isBuffering: boolean) => {
+    if (lastSent === isBuffering) return;
+    if (inflight) {
+      try {
+        await inflight;
+      } catch {
+        // ignore — used only for ordering
+      }
+      if (lastSent === isBuffering) return;
+    }
+    lastSent = isBuffering;
+    inflight = send(isBuffering).finally(() => {
+      inflight = null;
+    });
+    return inflight;
+  };
+
+  return {
+    notify(isBuffering: boolean): void {
+      if (pendingTimeout) {
+        clearTimeout(pendingTimeout);
+        pendingTimeout = null;
+      }
+      if (!isBuffering) {
+        // Ready always fires immediately.
+        void flush(false);
+        return;
+      }
+      pendingTimeout = setTimeout(() => {
+        pendingTimeout = null;
+        void flush(true);
+      }, SYNC_PLAY_TUNING.minBufferingThresholdMs);
+    },
+    dispose(): void {
+      if (pendingTimeout) {
+        clearTimeout(pendingTimeout);
+        pendingTimeout = null;
+      }
+    },
+  };
+}

providers/SyncPlay/player/reconcileToGroupOnAttach.ts

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+/**
+ * reconcileToGroupOnAttach — estimate the group's current position from
+ * the last play/pause broadcast and seek the freshly-attached player
+ * there if drift exceeds the threshold.
+ *
+ * Web's player binds at group-join, so this race doesn't exist there.
+ * On RN the player mounts in a separate route after the join, so
+ * commands arrive before controls attach. Without this, the player
+ * resumes from its local position and is silently behind the group.
+ */
+
+import { TicksPerMillisecond } from "../constants";
+import {
+  type PlayerControls,
+  type SendCommand,
+  SYNC_PLAY_TUNING,
+} from "../types";
+
+export function reconcileToGroupOnAttach(
+  controls: PlayerControls,
+  lastCommand: SendCommand | null,
+  localToRemote: (local: Date) => Date,
+): void {
+  if (
+    !lastCommand ||
+    (lastCommand.Command !== "Unpause" && lastCommand.Command !== "Pause") ||
+    !lastCommand.When ||
+    lastCommand.PositionTicks == null
+  ) {
+    return;
+  }
+
+  try {
+    const commandWhen = new Date(lastCommand.When);
+    let targetTicks = lastCommand.PositionTicks;
+    if (lastCommand.Command === "Unpause") {
+      const remoteNow = localToRemote(new Date());
+      targetTicks +=
+        (remoteNow.getTime() - commandWhen.getTime()) * TicksPerMillisecond;
+    }
+    const targetMs = Math.max(0, targetTicks / TicksPerMillisecond);
+    const currentMs = controls.getCurrentPosition();
+    if (
+      Math.abs(currentMs - targetMs) >
+      SYNC_PLAY_TUNING.positionReconcileThresholdMs
+    ) {
+      console.log(
+        `SyncPlay: player attached — seeking to estimated group position ${targetMs}ms (was ${currentMs}ms)`,
+      );
+      controls.seekTo(targetMs);
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.warn(
+      "SyncPlay: failed to estimate group position on attach",
+      error,
+    );
+  }
+}

providers/SyncPlay/transport/queueTranslation.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,183 @@
+/**
+ * queueTranslation — expand container items into a real playable queue.
+ *
+ * The server takes the queue we send via `syncPlaySetNewQueue` and
+ * rebroadcasts it verbatim to every group member. Sending a container
+ * ID (Series, Season, BoxSet, Playlist) means every receiver fails to
+ * open the player because they can't directly play a container. We must
+ * expand to real playable item IDs before sending the queue.
+ *
+ * Video-focused: music (MusicArtist/MusicGenre) and photo branches are
+ * intentionally omitted. Live TV (Program), Episode auto-advance, and
+ * folder expansion are preserved because they're the common video flows.
+ */
+
+import type { Api } from "@jellyfin/sdk";
+import type { BaseItemDto } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client";
+import {
+  getItemsApi,
+  getTvShowsApi,
+  getUserApi,
+  getUserLibraryApi,
+} from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/utils/api";
+
+export interface TranslateOptions {
+  ids?: string[];
+  shuffle?: boolean;
+  queryOptions?: Record<string, unknown>;
+}
+
+const PLAYBACK_FIELDS = ["Chapters", "Trickplay"] as const;
+
+async function getCurrentUser(api: Api) {
+  const user = (await getUserApi(api).getCurrentUser()).data;
+  if (!user?.Id) {
+    throw new Error("SyncPlay queueTranslation: no authenticated user");
+  }
+  return user;
+}
+
+async function queryItems(
+  api: Api,
+  userId: string,
+  params: Record<string, unknown>,
+): Promise<BaseItemDto[]> {
+  const res = await getItemsApi(api).getItems({
+    limit: 300,
+    fields: PLAYBACK_FIELDS as unknown as never,
+    excludeLocationTypes: ["Virtual"] as unknown as never,
+    enableTotalRecordCount: false,
+    collapseBoxSetItems: false,
+    ...params,
+    userId,
+  });
+  return res.data.Items ?? [];
+}
+
+function fetchFolderChildren(
+  api: Api,
+  userId: string,
+  params: Record<string, unknown>,
+): Promise<BaseItemDto[]> {
+  return queryItems(api, userId, {
+    filters: ["IsNotFolder"],
+    recursive: true,
+    ...params,
+  });
+}
+
+/**
+ * Resolve item IDs into full `BaseItemDto`s.
+ *
+ *  - single ID → `getItem` (cheap, no Items wrapper)
+ *  - multi ID → `getItems` with playback defaults
+ */
+export async function getItemsForPlayback(
+  api: Api,
+  ids: string[],
+): Promise<BaseItemDto[]> {
+  if (!ids.length) return [];
+  const userId = (await getCurrentUser(api)).Id as string;
+  if (ids.length === 1) {
+    const res = await getUserLibraryApi(api).getItem({
+      userId,
+      itemId: ids[0],
+    });
+    return res.data ? [res.data] : [];
+  }
+  return queryItems(api, userId, { ids });
+}
+
+/**
+ * Expand a "first item" into a real playable queue.
+ *
+ *  - Program → channel items
+ *  - Playlist → playlist children
+ *  - IsFolder (Series, Season, BoxSet, MusicAlbum, ...) → recursive descendants
+ *  - single Episode (when `EnableNextEpisodeAutoPlay`) → remaining series episodes
+ *  - everything else → passthrough (Movies, Audio, single Episode w/ autoplay off)
+ *
+ * Preserves the caller's `ids` order so the receiver sees the same
+ * queue order the sender intended.
+ */
+export async function translateItemsForPlayback(
+  api: Api,
+  items: BaseItemDto[],
+  options: TranslateOptions = {},
+): Promise<BaseItemDto[]> {
+  if (!items.length) return [];
+
+  const workingItems =
+    items.length > 1 && options.ids
+      ? [...items].sort(
+          (a, b) =>
+            (options.ids ?? []).indexOf(a.Id ?? "") -
+            (options.ids ?? []).indexOf(b.Id ?? ""),
+        )
+      : items;
+
+  const firstItem = workingItems[0];
+
+  if (firstItem.Type === "Program" && firstItem.ChannelId) {
+    return getItemsForPlayback(api, [firstItem.ChannelId]);
+  }
+
+  const user = await getCurrentUser(api);
+  const userId = user.Id as string;
+
+  if (firstItem.Type === "Playlist") {
+    return queryItems(api, userId, {
+      parentId: firstItem.Id,
+      sortBy: options.shuffle ? ["Random"] : undefined,
+    });
+  }
+
+  if (firstItem.IsFolder) {
+    // Series, Season, BoxSet, MusicAlbum, etc.
+    const sortBy = options.shuffle
+      ? ["Random"]
+      : firstItem.Type === "BoxSet"
+        ? ["SortName"]
+        : undefined;
+    return fetchFolderChildren(api, userId, {
+      parentId: firstItem.Id,
+      mediaTypes: ["Audio", "Video"],
+      sortBy,
+      ...(options.queryOptions ?? {}),
+    });
+  }
+
+  if (firstItem.Type === "Episode" && workingItems.length === 1) {
+    // Single-episode auto-next: load all remaining episodes in the
+    // series, starting at this one. Gated on the user preference so we
+    // don't surprise users who disabled autoplay.
+    if (!user.Configuration?.EnableNextEpisodeAutoPlay || !firstItem.SeriesId) {
+      return workingItems;
+    }
+    const res = await getTvShowsApi(api).getEpisodes({
+      seriesId: firstItem.SeriesId,
+      userId,
+      isMissing: false,
+      fields: PLAYBACK_FIELDS as unknown as never,
+      // SDK omits `isVirtualUnaired` from typed request; server honours
+      // it. Cast keeps wire payload identical to jellyfin-web.
+      ...({ isVirtualUnaired: false } as Record<string, unknown>),
+    } as Parameters<ReturnType<typeof getTvShowsApi>["getEpisodes"]>[0]);
+    const all = res.data.Items ?? [];
+    // Drop everything before firstItem; keep firstItem and everything
+    // after. Empty list if firstItem isn't in the series (shouldn't
+    // happen, but matches upstream's behaviour).
+    let foundItem = false;
+    return all.filter((e) => {
+      if (foundItem) return true;
+      if (e.Id === firstItem.Id) {
+        foundItem = true;
+        return true;
+      }
+      return false;
+    });
+  }
+
+  // Movies, Audio, single Episode w/ autoplay off, etc.
+  return workingItems;
+}

providers/SyncPlay/transport/useSyncPlayWebSocket.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,94 @@
+/**
+ * useSyncPlayWebSocket
+ *
+ * Hook that connects the SyncPlay manager to WebSocket messages.
+ * Listens for SyncPlayCommand and SyncPlayGroupUpdate messages.
+ *
+ * IMPORTANT: We subscribe directly to the WebSocket via `addEventListener`
+ * rather than reading WebSocketProvider's `lastMessage` state. That state
+ * only holds the most recent message, so when the server emits bursts
+ * after a join (GroupJoined + StateUpdate + UserJoined + PlayQueue, all
+ * within a few ms), React's batching causes earlier messages to be
+ * overwritten before our effect can read them — most notably the
+ * GroupJoined message, which left the joining client thinking it hadn't
+ * joined while other members already saw it as a participant.
+ *
+ * Listening on the raw socket guarantees we see every frame in order.
+ */
+
+import { useEffect } from "react";
+import { useWebSocketContext } from "@/providers/WebSocketProvider";
+import type { SyncPlayManager } from "../Manager";
+import type { GroupUpdate, SendCommand } from "../types";
+
+/**
+ * Hook to connect SyncPlay manager to WebSocket
+ */
+export function useSyncPlayWebSocket(manager: SyncPlayManager | null): void {
+  const { ws } = useWebSocketContext();
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!ws || !manager) return;
+
+    const handleMessage = (event: WebSocketMessageEvent) => {
+      let parsed: { MessageType?: string; Data?: unknown };
+      try {
+        parsed = JSON.parse(event.data as string);
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.error("SyncPlay: failed to parse WebSocket message", error);
+        return;
+      }
+
+      const { MessageType, Data } = parsed;
+
+      // Only handle SyncPlay messages here; everything else is handled
+      // elsewhere via WebSocketProvider's lastMessage.
+      if (!MessageType?.startsWith("SyncPlay")) return;
+
+      console.log(
+        `SyncPlay WebSocket [${MessageType}]:`,
+        JSON.stringify(Data).substring(0, 300),
+      );
+
+      switch (MessageType) {
+        case "SyncPlayCommand": {
+          const command = Data as SendCommand;
+          console.log(
+            `SyncPlay: COMMAND received - ${command.Command} at ${command.When}`,
+            command.Command === "Seek"
+              ? `position=${command.PositionTicks}`
+              : "",
+          );
+
+          // Note: it's normal for controls to be missing here during the
+          // join → navigate → load window. Manager stashes the command and
+          // replays it on attach.
+          manager.processCommand(command);
+          break;
+        }
+
+        case "SyncPlayGroupUpdate": {
+          // SDK's `GroupUpdate` type is a discriminated union with a
+          // narrower `Type` enum than the wire format. Cast through
+          // unknown so upstream `Manager.processGroupUpdate` can switch
+          // on the real string.
+          const update = Data as unknown as GroupUpdate;
+          console.debug(
+            "SyncPlay: group update -",
+            (update as { Type?: string }).Type,
+          );
+          manager.processGroupUpdate(update);
+          break;
+        }
+
+        default:
+          break;
+      }
+    };
+
+    ws.addEventListener("message", handleMessage);
+    return () => {
+      ws.removeEventListener("message", handleMessage);
+    };
+  }, [ws, manager]);
+}

providers/SyncPlay/types.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,88 @@
+/**
+ * SyncPlay — public types and tuning constants.
+ *
+ * Re-exports the SDK types we use, defines the small RN-specific
+ * extensions (PlayerControls, OSD actions), and centralises the magic
+ * numbers that govern sync behaviour.
+ */
+
+import type { BaseItemDto } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client";
+
+// SDK type re-exports — kept narrow on purpose, only what callers
+// actually reach for.
+export type {
+  GroupInfoDto,
+  GroupQueueMode,
+  GroupRepeatMode,
+  GroupShuffleMode,
+  GroupStateType,
+  GroupUpdate,
+  PlayQueueUpdate,
+  PlayQueueUpdateReason,
+  SendCommand,
+  SendCommandType,
+  SyncPlayQueueItem,
+  SyncPlayUserAccessType,
+} from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client/models";
+
+/** Jellyfin's tick unit. 1ms = 10000 ticks. */
+export const TicksPerMillisecond = 10000;
+
+/**
+ * Player controls SyncPlay drives. The provider wires this up against
+ * the active RN player (mpv / VLC / expo-video).
+ */
+export interface PlayerControls {
+  play: () => void;
+  pause: () => void;
+  /** Seek to absolute position in milliseconds. */
+  seekTo: (positionMs: number) => void;
+  setSpeed: (speed: number) => void;
+  getSpeed: () => number;
+  /** Current position in milliseconds. */
+  getCurrentPosition: () => number;
+  isPlaying: () => boolean;
+  isBuffering: () => boolean;
+}
+
+/** OSD action types — drive optional player-overlay feedback. */
+export type SyncPlayOsdAction =
+  /** transient — 1.5s pulse, the unpause command fired locally */
+  | "unpause"
+  /** transient — 1.5s pulse, the pause command fired locally */
+  | "pause"
+  /** transient — 1.5s pulse, a seek command applied locally */
+  | "seek"
+  /** persistent — group is about to play (Waiting+Unpause / pending Unpause) */
+  | "schedule-play"
+  /** persistent — another client is buffering (Waiting+Buffer) */
+  | "buffering"
+  /** persistent — group transitioning to pause (Waiting+Pause) */
+  | "wait-pause"
+  /** persistent — group transitioning to unpause; sibling of schedule-play */
+  | "wait-unpause";
+
+/**
+ * Tuning constants. These mirror jellyfin-web's defaults; tweak with
+ * care — they affect perceived sync quality across all clients.
+ */
+export const SYNC_PLAY_TUNING = {
+  /** Drift threshold (ms) above which we hard-seek to catch up. */
+  minDelaySkipToSync: 400,
+  /** Drift beyond this (ms) is always corrected by seeking. */
+  maxDelaySync: 3000,
+  /** Don't escalate buffering to the group for blips shorter than this (ms). */
+  minBufferingThresholdMs: 3000,
+  /** Player-attach drift (ms) above which we reconcile to group position. */
+  positionReconcileThresholdMs: 500,
+  /** Safety timeout (ms) for in-flight Pause/Unpause optimistic UI. */
+  pendingPlaybackTimeoutMs: 1500,
+} as const;
+
+/** Options accepted by `Controller.play`. */
+export interface PlayOptions {
+  ids?: string[];
+  items?: BaseItemDto[];
+  startIndex?: number;
+  startPositionTicks?: number;
+}

providers/WebSocketProvider.tsx

@@ -13,7 +13,6 @@ import {
 import { AppState, type AppStateStatus } from "react-native";
 import useRouter from "@/hooks/useAppRouter";
 import { useNetworkAwareQueryClient } from "@/hooks/useNetworkAwareQueryClient";
-import { useRemoteControl } from "@/hooks/useRemoteControl";
 import { apiAtom, getOrSetDeviceId } from "@/providers/JellyfinProvider";
 import { useNetworkStatus } from "@/providers/NetworkStatusProvider";
 
@@ -45,6 +44,15 @@ interface WebSocketContextType {
   lastMessage: WebSocketMessage | null;
   sendMessage: (message: any) => void;
   clearLastMessage: () => void;
+  /**
+   * Acquire a keep-alive token. While at least one token is held the
+   * WebSocket will NOT be closed on AppState background/inactive. Used
+   * by the video player while in Picture-in-Picture so SyncPlay (and
+   * any other server-pushed events) keep flowing. Returns a release
+   * function — call it (or rely on the React effect cleanup) when the
+   * keep-alive is no longer needed.
+   */
+  acquireKeepAlive: () => () => void;
 }
 
 const WebSocketContext = createContext<WebSocketContextType | null>(null);
@@ -55,8 +63,6 @@ export const WebSocketProvider = ({ children }: WebSocketProviderProps) => {
   const [ws, setWs] = useState<WebSocket | null>(null);
   const [isConnected, setIsConnected] = useState(false);
   const [lastMessage, setLastMessage] = useState<WebSocketMessage | null>(null);
-  // Route Jellyfin remote-control messages to the active player.
-  useRemoteControl(lastMessage);
   const router = useRouter();
   const queryClient = useNetworkAwareQueryClient();
   const deviceId = useMemo(() => {
@@ -66,6 +72,21 @@ export const WebSocketProvider = ({ children }: WebSocketProviderProps) => {
   const libraryChangeDebounceRef = useRef<ReturnType<typeof setTimeout> | null>(
     null,
   );
+  // Ref-counted keep-alive: while > 0 we skip the AppState→background
+  // close so the socket survives PiP / brief OS suspensions. iOS keeps
+  // the audio session (and therefore networking) alive while PiP is
+  // active, so the WS can continue to receive SyncPlay commands.
+  const keepAliveCountRef = useRef(0);
+
+  const acquireKeepAlive = useCallback((): (() => void) => {
+    keepAliveCountRef.current += 1;
+    let released = false;
+    return () => {
+      if (released) return;
+      released = true;
+      keepAliveCountRef.current = Math.max(0, keepAliveCountRef.current - 1);
+    };
+  }, []);
 
   const connectWebSocket = useCallback(() => {
     if (!deviceId || !api?.accessToken || !isNetworkConnected) {
@@ -222,14 +243,7 @@ export const WebSocketProvider = ({ children }: WebSocketProviderProps) => {
             IconUrl:
               "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/retardgerman/streamyfinweb/refs/heads/main/public/assets/images/icon_new_withoutBackground.png",
             PlayableMediaTypes: ["Audio", "Video"],
-            SupportedCommands: [
-              "Play",
-              "DisplayMessage",
-              "SetVolume",
-              "ToggleMute",
-              "Mute",
-              "Unmute",
-            ],
+            SupportedCommands: ["Play"],
             SupportsMediaControl: true,
             SupportsPersistentIdentifier: true,
           },
@@ -245,9 +259,20 @@ export const WebSocketProvider = ({ children }: WebSocketProviderProps) => {
   useEffect(() => {
     const handleAppStateChange = (state: AppStateStatus) => {
       if (state === "background" || state === "inactive") {
+        if (keepAliveCountRef.current > 0) {
+          console.log(
+            `App backgrounded but WS keep-alive held (${keepAliveCountRef.current}); leaving socket open`,
+          );
+          return;
+        }
         console.log("App moving to background, closing WebSocket...");
         ws?.close();
       } else if (state === "active") {
+        // Only reconnect if we actually lost the socket (we may have
+        // skipped the close above because of a keep-alive token).
+        if (ws?.readyState === WebSocket.OPEN) {
+          return;
+        }
         console.log("App coming to foreground, reconnecting WebSocket...");
         connectWebSocket();
       }
@@ -277,7 +302,14 @@ export const WebSocketProvider = ({ children }: WebSocketProviderProps) => {
   }, []);
   return (
     <WebSocketContext.Provider
-      value={{ ws, isConnected, lastMessage, sendMessage, clearLastMessage }}
+      value={{
+        ws,
+        isConnected,
+        lastMessage,
+        sendMessage,
+        clearLastMessage,
+        acquireKeepAlive,
+      }}
     >
       {children}
     </WebSocketContext.Provider>

translations/en.json

@@ -27,112 +27,6 @@
     "too_old_server_text": "Unsupported Jellyfin Server Discovered",
     "too_old_server_description": "Please update Jellyfin to the latest version"
   },
-  "player": {
-    "skip_intro": "Skip Intro",
-    "live": "LIVE",
-    "mpv_player_title": "MPV Player",
-    "an_error_occured_while_playing_the_video": "An error occurred while playing the video. Check logs in settings.",
-    "swipe_down_settings": "Swipe down for settings",
-    "ends_at": "Ends at {{time}}",
-    "search_subtitles": "Search Subtitles",
-    "subtitle_tracks": "Tracks",
-    "subtitle_search": "Search & Download",
-    "download": "Download",
-    "subtitle_download_hint": "Downloaded subtitles will be saved to your library",
-    "using_jellyfin_server": "Using Jellyfin Server",
-    "language": "Language",
-    "results": "Results",
-    "searching": "Searching...",
-    "search_failed": "Search failed",
-    "no_subtitle_provider": "No subtitle provider configured on server",
-    "no_subtitles_found": "No subtitles found",
-    "add_opensubtitles_key_hint": "Add OpenSubtitles API key in settings for client-side fallback",
-    "settings": "Settings",
-    "skip_credits": "Skip Credits",
-    "stopPlayback": "Stop Playback",
-    "stopPlayingTitle": "Stop playing \"{{title}}\"?",
-    "stopPlayingConfirm": "Are you sure you want to stop playback?",
-    "downloaded": "Downloaded",
-    "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",
-    "up_next": "Up next",
-    "next_episode_in": "Next episode in {{seconds}}s",
-    "play_now": "Play now",
-    "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",
-    "version": "Version",
-    "stop": "Stop",
-    "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",
@@ -471,23 +365,6 @@
         "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",
-        "autoplay_countdown_seconds": "Player countdown (seconds)",
-        "cast_autoplay_countdown_seconds": "Chromecast countdown (seconds)",
         "disabled": "Disabled"
       },
       "downloads": {
@@ -804,6 +681,50 @@
   "custom_links": {
     "no_links": "No Links"
   },
+  "player": {
+    "live": "LIVE",
+    "mpv_player_title": "MPV 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",
+    "swipe_down_settings": "Swipe down for settings",
+    "ends_at": "Ends at {{time}}",
+    "search_subtitles": "Search Subtitles",
+    "subtitle_tracks": "Tracks",
+    "subtitle_search": "Search & Download",
+    "download": "Download",
+    "subtitle_download_hint": "Downloaded subtitles will be saved to your library",
+    "using_jellyfin_server": "Using Jellyfin Server",
+    "language": "Language",
+    "results": "Results",
+    "searching": "Searching...",
+    "search_failed": "Search failed",
+    "no_subtitle_provider": "No subtitle provider configured on server",
+    "no_subtitles_found": "No subtitles found",
+    "add_opensubtitles_key_hint": "Add OpenSubtitles API key in settings for client-side fallback",
+    "settings": "Settings",
+    "skip_intro": "Skip Intro",
+    "skip_credits": "Skip Credits",
+    "stopPlayback": "Stop Playback",
+    "stopPlayingTitle": "Stop playing \"{{title}}\"?",
+    "stopPlayingConfirm": "Are you sure you want to stop playback?",
+    "downloaded": "Downloaded"
+  },
   "chapters": {
     "title": "Chapters",
     "chapter_number": "Chapter {{number}}",
@@ -1082,6 +1003,28 @@
       "all": "All media (default)"
     }
   },
+  "syncplay": {
+    "title": "SyncPlay",
+    "my_group": "My Group",
+    "join_group": "Join Group",
+    "leave_group": "Leave Group",
+    "create_new_group": "Create New Group",
+    "available_groups": "Available Groups",
+    "members": "members",
+    "failed_to_start": "Failed to start SyncPlay group playback",
+    "resume_playback": "Resume playback",
+    "toasts": {
+      "MessageSyncPlayGroupJoined": "Joined group",
+      "MessageSyncPlayGroupLeft": "Left group",
+      "MessageSyncPlayUserJoined": "{{user}} joined the group",
+      "MessageSyncPlayUserLeft": "{{user}} left the group",
+      "MessageSyncPlayCreateGroupDenied": "Permission denied to create a group",
+      "MessageSyncPlayJoinGroupDenied": "Permission denied to join group",
+      "MessageSyncPlayLibraryAccessDenied": "Access to the content has been denied",
+      "MessageSyncPlayGroupDoesNotExist": "Failed to join group because it does not exist",
+      "MessageSyncPlayErrorMedia": "SyncPlay error during media playback"
+    }
+  },
   "companion_login": {
     "title": "Pair with TV",
     "align_qr": "Align the QR code within the frame",

utils/atoms/castAutoplay.ts

@@ -1,17 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * Countdown state for Chromecast next-episode autoplay. The watcher
- * (`useCastAutoplay`) writes it; the casting-player overlay reads it.
- */
-
-import type { BaseItemDto } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client/models";
-import { atom } from "jotai";
-
-export interface CastAutoplayState {
-  /** The episode queued to play next. */
-  nextEpisode: BaseItemDto;
-  /** Seconds left before it loads. */
-  secondsRemaining: number;
-}
-
-/** Active cast autoplay countdown, or null when none is running. */
-export const castAutoplayAtom = atom<CastAutoplayState | null>(null);

utils/atoms/settings.ts

@@ -12,7 +12,6 @@ import { useCallback, useEffect, useMemo } from "react";
 import { BITRATES, type Bitrate } from "@/components/BitrateSelector";
 import * as ScreenOrientation from "@/packages/expo-screen-orientation";
 import { apiAtom } from "@/providers/JellyfinProvider";
-import type { ChromecastProfileMode } from "@/utils/casting/capabilities";
 import { writeInfoLog } from "@/utils/log";
 import { storage } from "../mmkv";
 
@@ -176,9 +175,6 @@ export enum VideoPlayer {
   MPV = 0,
 }
 
-// Segment skip behavior options
-export type SegmentSkipMode = "none" | "ask" | "auto";
-
 // TV Typography scale presets
 export enum TVTypographyScale {
   Small = "small",
@@ -246,23 +242,10 @@ export type Settings = {
   jellyseerrServerUrl?: string;
   useKefinTweaks: boolean;
   hiddenLibraries?: string[];
-  /** Chromecast profile selection mode. "auto" detects per device. */
-  chromecastProfile: ChromecastProfileMode;
-  /** Optional manual Chromecast video bitrate cap, in bits per second. */
-  chromecastMaxBitrate?: number;
+  enableH265ForChromecast: boolean;
   maxAutoPlayEpisodeCount: MaxAutoPlayEpisodeCount;
   autoPlayEpisodeCount: number;
   autoPlayNextEpisode: boolean;
-  // Media segment skip preferences
-  skipIntro: SegmentSkipMode;
-  skipOutro: SegmentSkipMode;
-  skipRecap: SegmentSkipMode;
-  skipCommercial: SegmentSkipMode;
-  skipPreview: SegmentSkipMode;
-  /** Native player next-episode countdown, in seconds. */
-  autoplayCountdownSeconds: number;
-  /** Chromecast next-episode countdown, in seconds. */
-  castAutoplayCountdownSeconds: number;
   // Playback speed settings
   defaultPlaybackSpeed: number;
   playbackSpeedPerMedia: Record<string, number>;
@@ -362,19 +345,10 @@ export const defaultValues: Settings = {
   jellyseerrServerUrl: undefined,
   useKefinTweaks: false,
   hiddenLibraries: [],
-  chromecastProfile: "auto",
-  chromecastMaxBitrate: undefined,
+  enableH265ForChromecast: false,
   maxAutoPlayEpisodeCount: { key: "3", value: 3 },
   autoPlayEpisodeCount: 0,
   autoPlayNextEpisode: true,
-  // Media segment skip defaults
-  skipIntro: "ask",
-  skipOutro: "ask",
-  skipRecap: "ask",
-  skipCommercial: "ask",
-  skipPreview: "ask",
-  autoplayCountdownSeconds: 15,
-  castAutoplayCountdownSeconds: 30,
   // Playback speed defaults
   defaultPlaybackSpeed: 1.0,
   playbackSpeedPerMedia: {},

utils/casting/buildProfile.test.ts

@@ -1,55 +0,0 @@
-import { describe, expect, test } from "bun:test";
-import { buildChromecastProfile } from "./buildProfile";
-import { CONSERVATIVE_CAPABILITIES } from "./capabilities";
-
-describe("buildChromecastProfile", () => {
-  test("conservative caps produce an H.264-only video codec list", () => {
-    const profile = buildChromecastProfile(CONSERVATIVE_CAPABILITIES);
-    const videoCodecProfile = profile.CodecProfiles?.find(
-      (c) => c.Type === "Video",
-    );
-    expect(videoCodecProfile?.Codec).toBe("h264");
-  });
-
-  test("HEVC-capable caps include hevc in the video codec list", () => {
-    const profile = buildChromecastProfile({
-      ...CONSERVATIVE_CAPABILITIES,
-      hevc: true,
-    });
-    const videoCodecProfile = profile.CodecProfiles?.find(
-      (c) => c.Type === "Video",
-    );
-    expect(videoCodecProfile?.Codec).toContain("hevc");
-  });
-
-  test("maxVideoBitrate drives MaxStreamingBitrate", () => {
-    const profile = buildChromecastProfile({
-      ...CONSERVATIVE_CAPABILITIES,
-      maxVideoBitrate: 5_000_000,
-    });
-    expect(profile.MaxStreamingBitrate).toBe(5_000_000);
-  });
-
-  test("maxAudioChannels constrains transcoding profiles", () => {
-    const profile = buildChromecastProfile(CONSERVATIVE_CAPABILITIES);
-    const videoTranscode = profile.TranscodingProfiles?.find(
-      (p) => p.Type === "Video",
-    );
-    expect(videoTranscode?.MaxAudioChannels).toBe("2");
-  });
-
-  test("non-10bit HEVC caps add a video bit-depth condition", () => {
-    const profile = buildChromecastProfile({
-      ...CONSERVATIVE_CAPABILITIES,
-      hevc: true,
-      hevc10bit: false,
-    });
-    const videoCodecProfile = profile.CodecProfiles?.find(
-      (c) => c.Type === "Video",
-    );
-    const bitDepthCondition = videoCodecProfile?.Conditions?.find(
-      (cond) => cond.Property === "VideoBitDepth",
-    );
-    expect(bitDepthCondition).toBeDefined();
-  });
-});

utils/casting/buildProfile.ts

@@ -1,106 +0,0 @@
-import type {
-  DeviceProfile,
-  ProfileCondition,
-} from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client/models";
-import type { ChromecastCapabilities } from "./capabilities";
-
-/**
- * Build a Jellyfin `DeviceProfile` for a Chromecast from its detected capabilities.
- * Replaces the former static `chromecast.ts` / `chromecasth265.ts` profiles.
- */
-export const buildChromecastProfile = (
-  caps: ChromecastCapabilities,
-): DeviceProfile => {
-  const videoCodecs = caps.hevc ? "hevc,h264" : "h264";
-  const maxHeight = caps.maxResolution === 2160 ? "2160" : "1080";
-  const maxChannels = String(caps.maxAudioChannels);
-
-  const videoConditions: ProfileCondition[] = [
-    {
-      Condition: "LessThanEqual",
-      Property: "Height",
-      Value: maxHeight,
-      IsRequired: false,
-    },
-  ];
-  // When HEVC is allowed but 10-bit is not, force the server to transcode
-  // 10-bit sources down to 8-bit.
-  if (caps.hevc && !caps.hevc10bit) {
-    videoConditions.push({
-      Condition: "LessThanEqual",
-      Property: "VideoBitDepth",
-      Value: "8",
-      IsRequired: false,
-    });
-  }
-
-  return {
-    Name: "Chromecast Video Profile",
-    MaxStreamingBitrate: caps.maxVideoBitrate,
-    MaxStaticBitrate: caps.maxVideoBitrate,
-    MusicStreamingTranscodingBitrate: 384000,
-    CodecProfiles: [
-      {
-        Type: "Video",
-        Codec: videoCodecs,
-        Conditions: videoConditions,
-      },
-      {
-        Type: "Audio",
-        Codec: "aac,mp3,flac,opus,vorbis",
-        // Force transcode of multichannel audio the receiver cannot output.
-        Conditions: [
-          {
-            Condition: "LessThanEqual",
-            Property: "AudioChannels",
-            Value: maxChannels,
-            IsRequired: false,
-          },
-        ],
-      },
-    ],
-    ContainerProfiles: [],
-    DirectPlayProfiles: [
-      {
-        Container: caps.hevc ? "mp4,mkv" : "mp4",
-        Type: "Video",
-        VideoCodec: videoCodecs,
-        AudioCodec: "aac,mp3,opus,vorbis",
-      },
-      { Container: "mp3", Type: "Audio" },
-      { Container: "aac", Type: "Audio" },
-      { Container: "flac", Type: "Audio" },
-      { Container: "wav", Type: "Audio" },
-    ],
-    TranscodingProfiles: [
-      {
-        Container: "ts",
-        Type: "Video",
-        VideoCodec: videoCodecs,
-        AudioCodec: "aac,mp3",
-        Protocol: "hls",
-        Context: "Streaming",
-        MaxAudioChannels: maxChannels,
-        MinSegments: 2,
-        BreakOnNonKeyFrames: true,
-      },
-      {
-        Container: "mp3",
-        Type: "Audio",
-        AudioCodec: "mp3",
-        Protocol: "http",
-        Context: "Streaming",
-        MaxAudioChannels: maxChannels,
-      },
-      {
-        Container: "aac",
-        Type: "Audio",
-        AudioCodec: "aac",
-        Protocol: "http",
-        Context: "Streaming",
-        MaxAudioChannels: maxChannels,
-      },
-    ],
-    SubtitleProfiles: [{ Format: "vtt", Method: "Encode" }],
-  };
-};

utils/casting/capabilities.test.ts

@@ -1,69 +0,0 @@
-import { describe, expect, test } from "bun:test";
-import { CONSERVATIVE_CAPABILITIES, detectCapabilities } from "./capabilities";
-
-describe("detectCapabilities", () => {
-  test("unknown device falls back to the conservative baseline", () => {
-    const caps = detectCapabilities(
-      { modelName: "Some Unknown TV" },
-      { profileMode: "auto" },
-    );
-    expect(caps).toEqual(CONSERVATIVE_CAPABILITIES);
-  });
-
-  test("null device falls back to the conservative baseline", () => {
-    const caps = detectCapabilities(null, { profileMode: "auto" });
-    expect(caps).toEqual(CONSERVATIVE_CAPABILITIES);
-  });
-
-  test('plain "Chromecast" (gen 1/2/3) gets the conservative baseline', () => {
-    const caps = detectCapabilities(
-      { modelName: "Chromecast" },
-      { profileMode: "auto" },
-    );
-    expect(caps.hevc).toBe(false);
-    expect(caps.maxResolution).toBe(1080);
-    expect(caps.maxAudioChannels).toBe(2);
-  });
-
-  test("Chromecast Ultra is recognised with HEVC + 4K", () => {
-    const caps = detectCapabilities(
-      { modelName: "Chromecast Ultra" },
-      { profileMode: "auto" },
-    );
-    expect(caps.hevc).toBe(true);
-    expect(caps.maxResolution).toBe(2160);
-  });
-
-  test('"force-h264" override disables HEVC even on a capable device', () => {
-    const caps = detectCapabilities(
-      { modelName: "Chromecast Ultra" },
-      { profileMode: "force-h264" },
-    );
-    expect(caps.hevc).toBe(false);
-    expect(caps.hevc10bit).toBe(false);
-  });
-
-  test('"force-hevc" override enables HEVC on the conservative baseline', () => {
-    const caps = detectCapabilities(
-      { modelName: "Chromecast" },
-      { profileMode: "force-hevc" },
-    );
-    expect(caps.hevc).toBe(true);
-  });
-
-  test("maxBitrate override clamps but never raises the bitrate", () => {
-    const lowered = detectCapabilities(
-      { modelName: "Chromecast" },
-      { profileMode: "auto", maxBitrate: 3_000_000 },
-    );
-    expect(lowered.maxVideoBitrate).toBe(3_000_000);
-
-    const raised = detectCapabilities(
-      { modelName: "Chromecast" },
-      { profileMode: "auto", maxBitrate: 999_000_000 },
-    );
-    expect(raised.maxVideoBitrate).toBe(
-      CONSERVATIVE_CAPABILITIES.maxVideoBitrate,
-    );
-  });
-});

utils/casting/capabilities.ts

@@ -1,101 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * Chromecast device capability detection.
- *
- * The Cast SDK exposes a device's `modelName` but no codec-level capability API.
- * We map known model names to a capability profile and fall back to a conservative
- * baseline (H.264 / 1080p / stereo) for anything unrecognised — a baseline that
- * cannot produce an unplayable stream on any Cast receiver.
- */
-
-/** Profile selection mode, surfaced as an advanced setting. */
-export type ChromecastProfileMode = "auto" | "force-hevc" | "force-h264";
-
-export interface ChromecastCapabilities {
-  /** HEVC 8-bit (Main profile) decode support. */
-  hevc: boolean;
-  /** HEVC 10-bit (Main10) decode support. */
-  hevc10bit: boolean;
-  /** Maximum video resolution height. */
-  maxResolution: 1080 | 2160;
-  /** Maximum video bitrate in bits per second. */
-  maxVideoBitrate: number;
-  /** Maximum audio channels the receiver can output. */
-  maxAudioChannels: number;
-}
-
-/** Minimal shape we need from the Cast SDK `Device` — keeps this module import-free. */
-interface DeviceLike {
-  modelName?: string;
-}
-
-/** Overrides derived from user settings. */
-export interface CapabilityOverrides {
-  profileMode: ChromecastProfileMode;
-  /** Optional manual cap in bits per second. */
-  maxBitrate?: number;
-}
-
-/**
- * Baseline for a 1st/2nd/3rd-gen Chromecast and any unrecognised device.
- * `maxVideoBitrate` is an initial estimate — see docs/chromecast-test-matrix.md.
- */
-export const CONSERVATIVE_CAPABILITIES: ChromecastCapabilities = {
-  hevc: false,
-  hevc10bit: false,
-  maxResolution: 1080,
-  maxVideoBitrate: 8_000_000,
-  maxAudioChannels: 2,
-};
-
-/** Known Cast devices keyed by `Device.modelName`. Unlisted models stay conservative. */
-const CHROMECAST_REGISTRY: Record<string, ChromecastCapabilities> = {
-  "Chromecast Ultra": {
-    hevc: true,
-    hevc10bit: false,
-    maxResolution: 2160,
-    maxVideoBitrate: 20_000_000,
-    maxAudioChannels: 6,
-  },
-  "Chromecast with Google TV": {
-    hevc: true,
-    hevc10bit: true,
-    maxResolution: 2160,
-    maxVideoBitrate: 20_000_000,
-    maxAudioChannels: 6,
-  },
-  "Google TV Streamer": {
-    hevc: true,
-    hevc10bit: true,
-    maxResolution: 2160,
-    maxVideoBitrate: 25_000_000,
-    maxAudioChannels: 8,
-  },
-};
-
-/**
- * Resolve the effective capabilities for a Cast device.
- * Registry lookup → conservative fallback → user overrides applied last.
- */
-export const detectCapabilities = (
-  device: DeviceLike | null,
-  overrides: CapabilityOverrides,
-): ChromecastCapabilities => {
-  const base =
-    (device?.modelName && CHROMECAST_REGISTRY[device.modelName]) ||
-    CONSERVATIVE_CAPABILITIES;
-
-  const caps: ChromecastCapabilities = { ...base };
-
-  if (overrides.profileMode === "force-hevc") {
-    caps.hevc = true;
-  } else if (overrides.profileMode === "force-h264") {
-    caps.hevc = false;
-    caps.hevc10bit = false;
-  }
-
-  if (overrides.maxBitrate && overrides.maxBitrate > 0) {
-    caps.maxVideoBitrate = Math.min(caps.maxVideoBitrate, overrides.maxBitrate);
-  }
-
-  return caps;
-};

utils/casting/castErrors.test.ts

@@ -1,20 +0,0 @@
-import { describe, expect, test } from "bun:test";
-import { isLoadFailedError } from "./castErrors";
-
-describe("isLoadFailedError", () => {
-  test("recognises a status 2100 error message", () => {
-    const error = new Error(
-      "java.lang.Exception: Media control channel status code 2100",
-    );
-    expect(isLoadFailedError(error)).toBe(true);
-  });
-
-  test("returns false for unrelated errors", () => {
-    expect(isLoadFailedError(new Error("network timeout"))).toBe(false);
-  });
-
-  test("handles non-Error values without throwing", () => {
-    expect(isLoadFailedError("status code 2100")).toBe(true);
-    expect(isLoadFailedError(null)).toBe(false);
-  });
-});

utils/casting/castErrors.ts

@@ -1,11 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * Cast load error classification. Kept dependency-free so it is unit-testable
- * without pulling React Native modules into the test runtime.
- */
-
-/** True when an error is a Cast "LOAD_FAILED" (status 2100) rejection. */
-export const isLoadFailedError = (error: unknown): boolean => {
-  if (error == null) return false;
-  const message = error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error);
-  return message.includes("2100");
-};

utils/casting/castLoad.ts

@@ -1,144 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * Unified Chromecast media loading.
- *
- * Owns the getStreamUrl → buildCastMediaInfo → loadMedia sequence that was
- * previously duplicated across PlayButton and the casting player. Builds the
- * device profile from detected capabilities and retries once with a forced
- * conservative profile when the receiver rejects the initial load (status 2100).
- */
-
-import type { Api } from "@jellyfin/sdk";
-import type { BaseItemDto } from "@jellyfin/sdk/lib/generated-client";
-import type { RemoteMediaClient } from "react-native-google-cast";
-import { buildChromecastProfile } from "@/utils/casting/buildProfile";
-import {
-  type ChromecastProfileMode,
-  detectCapabilities,
-} from "@/utils/casting/capabilities";
-import { isLoadFailedError } from "@/utils/casting/castErrors";
-import { buildCastMediaInfo } from "@/utils/casting/mediaInfo";
-import { resolveSelection } from "@/utils/casting/selection";
-import { getStreamUrl } from "@/utils/jellyfin/media/getStreamUrl";
-
-export interface CastLoadOptions {
-  audioStreamIndex?: number;
-  subtitleStreamIndex?: number;
-  maxBitrate?: number;
-  mediaSourceId?: string;
-  startPositionMs?: number;
-}
-
-export interface CastLoadParams {
-  client: RemoteMediaClient;
-  /** Cast device — only `modelName` is read, for capability detection. */
-  device: { modelName?: string } | null;
-  api: Api;
-  item: BaseItemDto;
-  userId: string;
-  profileMode: ChromecastProfileMode;
-  /** Manual bitrate cap from settings, in bits per second. */
-  maxBitrateSetting?: number;
-  options?: CastLoadOptions;
-}
-
-export type CastLoadResult = { ok: true } | { ok: false; error: unknown };
-
-const attemptLoad = async (
-  params: CastLoadParams,
-  caps: Parameters<typeof buildChromecastProfile>[0],
-): Promise<void> => {
-  const { api, item, userId, client, options } = params;
-  const profile = buildChromecastProfile(caps);
-
-  const selection = resolveSelection(item, {
-    mediaSourceId: options?.mediaSourceId,
-    audioStreamIndex: options?.audioStreamIndex,
-    subtitleStreamIndex: options?.subtitleStreamIndex,
-    maxBitrate: options?.maxBitrate,
-  });
-
-  const startPositionMs = options?.startPositionMs ?? 0;
-
-  const data = await getStreamUrl({
-    api,
-    item,
-    userId,
-    startTimeTicks: Math.floor(startPositionMs * 10000),
-    deviceProfile: profile,
-    audioStreamIndex: selection.audioStreamIndex,
-    subtitleStreamIndex: selection.subtitleStreamIndex,
-    maxStreamingBitrate: selection.maxBitrate,
-    mediaSourceId: selection.mediaSourceId,
-  });
-
-  if (!data?.url) {
-    throw new Error("getStreamUrl returned no URL");
-  }
-
-  const playMethod: "Transcode" | "DirectPlay" = data.mediaSource
-    ?.TranscodingUrl
-    ? "Transcode"
-    : "DirectPlay";
-
-  await client.loadMedia({
-    mediaInfo: buildCastMediaInfo({
-      item,
-      streamUrl: data.url,
-      api,
-      playSessionId: data.sessionId ?? undefined,
-      selection,
-      playMethod,
-    }),
-    startTime: startPositionMs / 1000,
-  });
-};
-
-/**
- * Load media onto the connected Chromecast.
- * On a status-2100 rejection, retries once with a forced conservative profile.
- */
-export const loadCastMedia = async (
-  params: CastLoadParams,
-): Promise<CastLoadResult> => {
-  const caps = detectCapabilities(params.device, {
-    profileMode: params.profileMode,
-    maxBitrate: params.maxBitrateSetting,
-  });
-
-  try {
-    await attemptLoad(params, caps);
-    return { ok: true };
-  } catch (error) {
-    if (!isLoadFailedError(error)) {
-      return { ok: false, error };
-    }
-    // Downgrade-on-failure: one retry with the safest possible profile.
-    // The bitrate cap must also be applied to the explicit getStreamUrl
-    // `maxBitrate` request param — Jellyfin uses that as the effective
-    // ceiling, so the conservative profile alone would not lower it.
-    try {
-      const fallback = detectCapabilities(params.device, {
-        profileMode: "force-h264",
-      });
-      const FALLBACK_MAX_BITRATE = 4_000_000;
-      const fallbackParams: CastLoadParams = {
-        ...params,
-        options: {
-          ...params.options,
-          maxBitrate: Math.min(
-            params.options?.maxBitrate ?? Number.POSITIVE_INFINITY,
-            FALLBACK_MAX_BITRATE,
-          ),
-        },
-      };
-      await attemptLoad(fallbackParams, {
-        ...fallback,
-        maxVideoBitrate: FALLBACK_MAX_BITRATE,
-        maxAudioChannels: 2,
-      });
-      return { ok: true };
-    } catch (retryError) {
-      return { ok: false, error: retryError };
-    }
-  }
-};