Bump version to 2.7.0-beta+30 for release

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Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>

.github/workflows/build-apk.yml

@@ -4,10 +4,13 @@ on:
   push:
     branches:
       - main
+      - master
       - 'claude/**'
+      - 'feature/**'
   pull_request:
     branches:
       - main
+      - master
   workflow_dispatch:
 
 jobs:
@@ -35,6 +38,12 @@ jobs:
       - name: Get dependencies
         run: flutter pub get
 
+      - name: Generate code (Drift database)
+        run: dart run build_runner build --delete-conflicting-outputs
+
+      - name: Generate localizations
+        run: flutter gen-l10n
+
       - name: Generate launcher icons
         run: flutter pub run flutter_launcher_icons
 

README.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 
 ---
 
-  <p>A minimalistic mobile client for <a href="https://music-assistant.io/">Music Assistant</a></p>
+  <p><strong>An unofficial mobile client for Music Assistant</strong></p>
   <p>Stream your music library directly to your phone, or control playback on any connected speaker.</p>
 </div>
 
@@ -11,6 +11,8 @@
 
 ## Disclaimer
 
+**Ensemble is an unofficial, community-built mobile client for Music Assistant. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by the Music Assistant project or its developers.**
+
 This application was built with AI-assisted development using **Claude Code** and **Gemini CLI**.
 
 ---
@@ -42,9 +44,19 @@ This application was built with AI-assisted development using **Claude Code** an
 - **Playlist Support** - Browse and play your playlists
 - **Search** - Find music across your entire library
 
+### Audiobooks
+- **Audiobooks Tab** - Browse your audiobook library with grid/list view options
+- **Series Support** - View audiobooks organized by series with collage cover art
+- **Author Browsing** - Browse audiobooks by author
+- **Chapter Navigation** - Jump between chapters with timestamp display
+- **Progress Tracking** - Track your listening progress across sessions
+- **Continue Listening** - Pick up where you left off
+- **Mark as Finished/Unplayed** - Manage your reading progress
+
 ### Smart Features
+- **Instant App Restore** - App loads instantly with cached library data while syncing in background
 - **Auto-Reconnect** - Automatically reconnects when connection is lost
-- **Caching** - Fast navigation with cached content
+- **Offline Browsing** - Browse your cached library even when disconnected
 - **Hero Animations** - Smooth transitions between screens
 
 ### Theming
@@ -55,15 +67,14 @@ This application was built with AI-assisted development using **Claude Code** an
 ## Screenshots
 
 <div align="center">
-  <img src="assets/screenshots/1.png" alt="Connection Screen" width="250">
-  <img src="assets/screenshots/2.png" alt="Home Screen" width="250">
-  <img src="assets/screenshots/3.png" alt="Album Details" width="250">
-</div>
-
-<div align="center">
-  <img src="assets/screenshots/4.png" alt="Now Playing" width="250">
-  <img src="assets/screenshots/5.png" alt="Device Selection" width="250">
-  <img src="assets/screenshots/6.png" alt="Settings" width="250">
+  <img src="assets/screenshots/1.png?v=2" alt="Connection Screen" width="150">
+  <img src="assets/screenshots/2.png?v=2" alt="Home Screen" width="150">
+  <img src="assets/screenshots/3.png?v=2" alt="Album Details" width="150">
+  <img src="assets/screenshots/4.png?v=2" alt="Now Playing" width="150">
+  <img src="assets/screenshots/5.png?v=2" alt="Queue" width="150">
+  <img src="assets/screenshots/6.png?v=2" alt="Settings" width="150">
+  <img src="assets/screenshots/7.png?v=2" alt="Audiobooks" width="150">
+  <img src="assets/screenshots/8.png?v=2" alt="Audiobook Player" width="150">
 </div>
 
 ## Download
@@ -92,21 +103,10 @@ Ensemble supports multiple authentication methods:
 
 ## Requirements
 
-- Music Assistant server (v2.7.0 or later recommended)
+- Music Assistant server (v2.7.0 beta 20 or later)
 - Network connectivity to your Music Assistant server
 - Android device (Android 5.0+)
-
-> **Note:** Local device playback (streaming to your phone) is not currently supported on Music Assistant beta 20+. This is due to MA replacing the built-in player with Sendspin. Support will be added once Sendspin is more stable. Remote control of other players works fine.
-
-## About Music Assistant
-
-Ensemble is a mobile client for [Music Assistant](https://music-assistant.io/), an open-source music library manager that integrates with various music sources and streaming providers.
-
-With Ensemble, you can:
-- **Stream locally** - Use your phone as a Music Assistant player
-- **Control remotely** - Manage playback on smart speakers, Chromecast, Sonos, and more
-
-Learn more: [music-assistant.io](https://music-assistant.io/)
+- Audiobookshelf provider configured in Music Assistant (for audiobook features)
 
 ## License
 

SEARCH-IMPROVEMENTS.md

@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+# Search Improvements
+
+Branch: `feature/search-improvements`
+
+## Completed
+
+- [x] Add playlists and audiobooks to search results
+  - Parse from MA API response
+  - Filter chips for each type
+  - Tile builders with navigation to detail screens
+
+- [x] Unified Relevance-Based "All" Results
+  - Scoring algorithm implemented:
+    - Exact match: 100 points
+    - Starts with query: 80 points
+    - Contains query (word boundary): 60 points
+    - Contains query (anywhere): 40 points
+    - Fuzzy match: 20 points
+    - Bonus for library items (albums): +10 points
+    - Bonus for favorites: +5 points
+    - Secondary field matching (artist name in albums/tracks)
+  - Merged all results into single sorted list
+  - Type indicators in subtitle (e.g., "Artist • Album")
+
+- [x] Smart Cross-Referencing
+  - Extracts unique artists from matched tracks/albums
+  - Filters to artists whose name contains query words (min 3 chars)
+  - Adds cross-referenced artists with lower relevance score (25)
+  - Avoids duplicates with direct search results
+
+- [x] Past Searches Row
+  - Added SearchHistory table to database (schema v4)
+  - Saves successful searches (deduplicated, max 10)
+  - Displays as ActionChips in empty state
+  - Clicking chip performs that search
+
+## Remaining Ideas (Lower Priority)
+
+- **Library-only toggle:** Add switch to filter search to library items only (MA API supports this)
+- **Voice search:** Add microphone button if platform supports speech recognition
+- **Search suggestions:** Typeahead from library as user types
+- **Quick actions:** Long-press result for play/queue options without navigating
+- **Clear history in settings:** Add option to clear search history
+
+## Files Modified
+
+| File | Changes |
+|------|---------|
+| `lib/database/database.dart` | Added SearchHistory table, schema v4 |
+| `lib/services/database_service.dart` | Added search history methods |
+| `lib/screens/search_screen.dart` | Relevance scoring, cross-refs, history UI |
+| `lib/l10n/app_en.arb` | Added localization strings |

docs/AUDIOBOOKS_IMPLEMENTATION_PLAN.md

@@ -0,0 +1,255 @@
+# Audiobooks Integration - Implementation Plan
+
+## Overview
+
+Add audiobook support to Ensemble with automatic user profile separation based on Music Assistant authentication. Includes local database for performance caching and per-user data isolation.
+
+---
+
+## Phase 1: Database Foundation
+
+**Goal:** Add persistent local storage layer using Drift (SQLite)
+
+### Tasks
+- [ ] Add Drift package dependencies (`drift`, `drift_flutter`, `path_provider`)
+- [ ] Create database class with schema version management
+- [ ] Create `profiles` table:
+  ```dart
+  class Profiles extends Table {
+    TextColumn get username => text()();  // MA username (primary key)
+    TextColumn get displayName => text().nullable()();
+    TextColumn get source => text()();  // 'ma_auth' or 'manual'
+    DateTimeColumn get createdAt => dateTime()();
+    BoolColumn get isActive => boolean().withDefault(const Constant(false))();
+  }
+  ```
+- [ ] Create `recently_played` table:
+  ```dart
+  class RecentlyPlayed extends Table {
+    IntColumn get id => integer().autoIncrement()();
+    TextColumn get profileUsername => text().references(Profiles, #username)();
+    TextColumn get mediaId => text()();
+    TextColumn get mediaType => text()();  // 'track', 'album', 'artist', 'audiobook'
+    TextColumn get name => text()();
+    TextColumn get artist => text().nullable()();
+    TextColumn get imageUrl => text().nullable()();
+    DateTimeColumn get playedAt => dateTime()();
+  }
+  ```
+- [ ] Create `library_cache` table for albums/artists/audiobooks
+- [ ] Generate Drift code (`dart run build_runner build`)
+- [ ] Create `DatabaseService` singleton with initialization
+
+### Acceptance Criteria
+- Database initializes on app startup
+- Schema migrations work correctly
+- CRUD operations functional for all tables
+
+---
+
+## Phase 2: Profile System
+
+**Goal:** Auto-create and manage user profiles based on MA authentication
+
+### Tasks
+- [ ] Create `ProfileService` class
+- [ ] On MA login success: check if profile exists for username
+  - If not, create new profile with `displayName` from MA user info
+  - Set as active profile
+- [ ] On manual name entry (no-auth): create/select profile by entered name
+- [ ] Add `getCurrentProfile()` method
+- [ ] Migrate existing `ownerName` to profile on first launch post-update
+- [ ] Add profile indicator to settings screen (show current profile name)
+
+### Acceptance Criteria
+- Profile auto-created on first login
+- Correct profile selected on subsequent logins
+- Existing users migrated seamlessly
+
+---
+
+## Phase 3: Recently Played Migration
+
+**Goal:** Move recently played from memory cache to database, scoped by profile
+
+### Tasks
+- [ ] Update `CacheService` to use database for recently played
+- [ ] Scope all recently played queries by `profileUsername`
+- [ ] Update home screen to load recently played from database
+- [ ] Add `addRecentlyPlayed()` method that records profile + media info
+- [ ] Limit recently played to last 50 items per profile
+- [ ] Remove old memory-based recently played logic
+
+### Acceptance Criteria
+- Recently played persists across app restarts
+- Each profile sees only their own recently played
+- No cross-contamination between profiles
+
+---
+
+## Phase 4: Library Caching
+
+**Goal:** Cache library data locally for instant UI and reduced API calls
+
+### Tasks
+- [ ] Create `SyncService` for background library synchronization
+- [ ] On app launch: load from cache immediately, sync in background
+- [ ] Store albums, artists in `library_cache` table
+- [ ] Add `lastSynced` timestamp to track freshness
+- [ ] Implement delta sync (only fetch changed items if MA supports it)
+- [ ] Add pull-to-refresh that forces full sync
+- [ ] Show subtle sync indicator when background sync in progress
+
+### Acceptance Criteria
+- Home screen loads instantly from cache
+- Library tabs load instantly
+- Background sync updates data without blocking UI
+- Stale data refreshed within reasonable timeframe
+
+---
+
+## Phase 5: Scrollable Library Tabs
+
+**Goal:** Make library tab row scrollable to accommodate more tabs
+
+### Tasks
+- [ ] Convert `TabBar` to scrollable variant (`isScrollable: true`)
+- [ ] Adjust tab styling for scrollable layout
+- [ ] Ensure indicator line spans correctly
+- [ ] Test with varying number of tabs
+- [ ] Add "Books" tab placeholder (disabled until Phase 6)
+
+### Acceptance Criteria
+- Tabs scroll horizontally when they exceed screen width
+- Current tab indicator works correctly
+- Smooth scrolling experience
+
+---
+
+## Phase 6: Audiobooks Tab - Browse by Author
+
+**Goal:** Add Books tab with author → books hierarchy
+
+### Tasks
+- [ ] Add MA API method to fetch audiobooks: `getAudiobooks()`
+- [ ] Add MA API method to fetch audiobook authors
+- [ ] Create `AudiobookAuthor` model
+- [ ] Create `Audiobook` model with fields:
+  - `id`, `name`, `authors`, `narrators`, `description`
+  - `duration`, `imageUrl`, `chapters`, `resumePosition`, `fullyPlayed`
+- [ ] Create `BooksScreen` with author list view
+- [ ] Tapping author expands to show their books
+- [ ] Add to library tab bar
+- [ ] Cache audiobooks in local database
+
+### Acceptance Criteria
+- Books tab shows list of authors
+- Authors expandable to show their audiobooks
+- Audiobook covers and titles display correctly
+- Data cached locally for fast subsequent loads
+
+---
+
+## Phase 7: Audiobook Detail Screen
+
+**Goal:** Full audiobook detail view with metadata and chapters
+
+### Tasks
+- [ ] Create `AudiobookDetailScreen`
+- [ ] Display: cover art, title, author(s), narrator(s)
+- [ ] Display: description (expandable if long)
+- [ ] Display: total duration, progress indicator
+- [ ] Chapter list with:
+  - Chapter title
+  - Duration
+  - Played indicator (based on resume position)
+- [ ] Tapping chapter starts playback from that chapter
+- [ ] "Resume" button that continues from `resume_position_ms`
+- [ ] "Start Over" option
+
+### Acceptance Criteria
+- All metadata displays correctly
+- Chapters show with accurate durations
+- Resume position reflected in UI
+- Can start playback from any chapter
+
+---
+
+## Phase 8: Audiobook Playback Integration
+
+**Goal:** Proper audiobook playback with seek and resume
+
+### Tasks
+- [ ] Implement `playAudiobook(bookId, startPosition?)` method
+- [ ] Use `queueCommandSeek()` to resume at correct position
+- [ ] Update now playing UI to show:
+  - Book title instead of track
+  - Current chapter name
+  - Chapter progress (not just total progress)
+- [ ] Add skip forward/back buttons (30 sec for audiobooks?)
+- [ ] Add chapter skip buttons (next/previous chapter)
+- [ ] Record to recently played when audiobook starts (with 'audiobook' type)
+
+### Acceptance Criteria
+- Audiobooks resume from correct position
+- Chapter information shows in now playing
+- Skip controls work correctly
+- Recently played records audiobook plays
+
+---
+
+## Phase 9: Polish & Edge Cases
+
+**Goal:** Handle edge cases and improve UX
+
+### Tasks
+- [ ] Handle audiobooks with no chapters gracefully
+- [ ] Handle very long audiobooks (20+ hours)
+- [ ] Add "Mark as Finished" option
+- [ ] Add "Mark as Unplayed" option
+- [ ] Ensure offline browsing works for cached audiobooks
+- [ ] Test with various audiobook lengths and chapter counts
+- [ ] Performance testing with large audiobook libraries
+
+### Acceptance Criteria
+- No crashes on edge cases
+- Smooth performance
+- All user actions have appropriate feedback
+
+---
+
+## Future Enhancements (Out of Scope)
+
+- Sleep timer
+- Playback speed control
+- Series support (requires MA provider update)
+- Bookmarks
+- Listening statistics
+- Download for offline playback
+
+---
+
+## Technical Notes
+
+### Database Choice: Drift
+- SQLite wrapper with type-safe queries
+- Good for relational data (profiles → recently_played)
+- Mature, well-documented
+- Supports migrations
+
+### MA API Endpoints Used
+- `music/audiobooks` - List audiobooks
+- `music/audiobook/{id}` - Get audiobook details
+- `player_queues/play_media` - Start playback
+- `player_queues/seek` - Seek to position
+- `music/in_progress_items` - Get items with resume positions
+
+### Profile Data Flow
+```
+MA Login → Get user_info → Check/Create Profile → Set Active → Load Profile Data
+```
+
+### Recently Played Flow
+```
+Play Media → Check Active Profile → Insert RecentlyPlayed Row → Update UI
+```

l10n.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+arb-dir: lib/l10n
+template-arb-file: app_en.arb
+output-localization-file: app_localizations.dart
+synthetic-package: false
+output-class: S

lib/constants/hero_tags.dart

@@ -13,4 +13,16 @@ class HeroTags {
 
   /// Artist image hero tag prefix
   static const String artistImage = 'artist_image_';
+
+  /// Audiobook cover hero tag prefix
+  static const String audiobookCover = 'audiobook_cover_';
+
+  /// Audiobook title hero tag prefix
+  static const String audiobookTitle = 'audiobook_title_';
+
+  /// Audiobook author name hero tag prefix (for navigating to author screen)
+  static const String audiobookAuthorName = 'audiobook_author_name_';
+
+  /// Audiobook author image hero tag prefix
+  static const String authorImage = 'author_image_';
 }

lib/constants/timings.dart

@@ -8,8 +8,10 @@ class Timings {
   /// Player state polling interval (for selected player updates)
   static const Duration playerPollingInterval = Duration(seconds: 5);
 
-  /// Local player state report interval (for seek bar smoothness)
-  static const Duration localPlayerReportInterval = Duration(seconds: 1);
+  /// Local player state report interval
+  /// Note: Sendspin protocol only requires state on changes, not periodic reports.
+  /// This is mainly for local UI position tracking. Set to 5s to reduce server traffic.
+  static const Duration localPlayerReportInterval = Duration(seconds: 5);
 
   /// Player list cache duration before refresh
   static const Duration playersCacheDuration = Duration(minutes: 5);

lib/database/database.dart

@@ -0,0 +1,635 @@
+import 'package:drift/drift.dart';
+import 'package:drift_flutter/drift_flutter.dart';
+
+part 'database.g.dart';
+
+/// User profiles - auto-created from MA login or manual entry
+class Profiles extends Table {
+  /// MA username or manually entered name (primary key)
+  TextColumn get username => text()();
+
+  /// Display name from MA or same as username
+  TextColumn get displayName => text().nullable()();
+
+  /// How the profile was created: 'ma_auth' or 'manual'
+  TextColumn get source => text().withDefault(const Constant('ma_auth'))();
+
+  /// When the profile was created
+  DateTimeColumn get createdAt => dateTime().withDefault(currentDateAndTime)();
+
+  /// Whether this is the currently active profile
+  BoolColumn get isActive => boolean().withDefault(const Constant(false))();
+
+  @override
+  Set<Column> get primaryKey => {username};
+}
+
+/// Recently played items - scoped by profile
+class RecentlyPlayed extends Table {
+  /// Auto-incrementing ID
+  IntColumn get id => integer().autoIncrement()();
+
+  /// Profile this belongs to
+  TextColumn get profileUsername => text().references(Profiles, #username)();
+
+  /// Media item ID from Music Assistant
+  TextColumn get mediaId => text()();
+
+  /// Type: 'track', 'album', 'artist', 'playlist', 'audiobook'
+  TextColumn get mediaType => text()();
+
+  /// Display name of the item
+  TextColumn get name => text()();
+
+  /// Artist/author name (for display)
+  TextColumn get artistName => text().nullable()();
+
+  /// Image URL for the item
+  TextColumn get imageUrl => text().nullable()();
+
+  /// Additional metadata as JSON (e.g., album name for tracks)
+  TextColumn get metadata => text().nullable()();
+
+  /// When this was played
+  DateTimeColumn get playedAt => dateTime()();
+}
+
+/// Cached library items for fast startup
+class LibraryCache extends Table {
+  /// Composite key: provider + item_id
+  TextColumn get cacheKey => text()();
+
+  /// Type: 'album', 'artist', 'track', 'playlist', 'audiobook', 'audiobook_author'
+  TextColumn get itemType => text()();
+
+  /// The item ID from Music Assistant
+  TextColumn get itemId => text()();
+
+  /// Serialized item data as JSON
+  TextColumn get data => text()();
+
+  /// When this was last synced from MA
+  DateTimeColumn get lastSynced => dateTime()();
+
+  /// Whether this item was deleted on the server
+  BoolColumn get isDeleted => boolean().withDefault(const Constant(false))();
+
+  @override
+  Set<Column> get primaryKey => {cacheKey};
+}
+
+/// Sync metadata - tracks last sync times per data type
+class SyncMetadata extends Table {
+  /// What was synced: 'albums', 'artists', 'audiobooks', etc.
+  TextColumn get syncType => text()();
+
+  /// When the last successful sync completed
+  DateTimeColumn get lastSyncedAt => dateTime()();
+
+  /// Number of items synced
+  IntColumn get itemCount => integer().withDefault(const Constant(0))();
+
+  @override
+  Set<Column> get primaryKey => {syncType};
+}
+
+/// Persisted playback state - survives app restarts and disconnects
+class PlaybackState extends Table {
+  /// Always 'current' - single row table
+  TextColumn get id => text().withDefault(const Constant('current'))();
+
+  /// Selected player ID
+  TextColumn get playerId => text().nullable()();
+
+  /// Selected player name (for display if player unavailable)
+  TextColumn get playerName => text().nullable()();
+
+  /// Current track as JSON
+  TextColumn get currentTrackJson => text().nullable()();
+
+  /// Current position in seconds
+  RealColumn get positionSeconds => real().withDefault(const Constant(0.0))();
+
+  /// Whether playback was active
+  BoolColumn get isPlaying => boolean().withDefault(const Constant(false))();
+
+  /// When this state was saved
+  DateTimeColumn get savedAt => dateTime()();
+
+  @override
+  Set<Column> get primaryKey => {id};
+}
+
+/// Cached player list - for instant display on app resume
+class CachedPlayers extends Table {
+  /// Player ID from Music Assistant
+  TextColumn get playerId => text()();
+
+  /// Player data as JSON
+  TextColumn get playerJson => text()();
+
+  /// Current track for this player as JSON (for mini player display)
+  TextColumn get currentTrackJson => text().nullable()();
+
+  /// When this was last updated
+  DateTimeColumn get lastUpdated => dateTime()();
+
+  @override
+  Set<Column> get primaryKey => {playerId};
+}
+
+/// Cached queue items for selected player
+class CachedQueue extends Table {
+  /// Auto-incrementing ID for ordering
+  IntColumn get id => integer().autoIncrement()();
+
+  /// Player ID this queue belongs to
+  TextColumn get playerId => text()();
+
+  /// Queue item as JSON
+  TextColumn get itemJson => text()();
+
+  /// Position in queue
+  IntColumn get position => integer()();
+}
+
+/// Cached home row data for instant display on startup
+class HomeRowCache extends Table {
+  /// Row type: 'recent_albums', 'discover_artists', 'discover_albums'
+  TextColumn get rowType => text()();
+
+  /// Serialized list of items as JSON array
+  TextColumn get itemsJson => text()();
+
+  /// When this was last updated
+  DateTimeColumn get lastUpdated => dateTime()();
+
+  @override
+  Set<Column> get primaryKey => {rowType};
+}
+
+/// Search history for quick access to recent searches
+class SearchHistory extends Table {
+  /// Auto-incrementing ID
+  IntColumn get id => integer().autoIncrement()();
+
+  /// The search query
+  TextColumn get query => text()();
+
+  /// When the search was performed
+  DateTimeColumn get searchedAt => dateTime()();
+}
+
+@DriftDatabase(tables: [Profiles, RecentlyPlayed, LibraryCache, SyncMetadata, PlaybackState, CachedPlayers, CachedQueue, HomeRowCache, SearchHistory])
+class AppDatabase extends _$AppDatabase {
+  AppDatabase([QueryExecutor? executor]) : super(executor ?? _openConnection());
+
+  @override
+  int get schemaVersion => 4;
+
+  @override
+  MigrationStrategy get migration {
+    return MigrationStrategy(
+      onCreate: (Migrator m) async {
+        await m.createAll();
+      },
+      onUpgrade: (Migrator m, int from, int to) async {
+        // Migration from v1 to v2: Add playback state, cached players, cached queue tables
+        if (from < 2) {
+          await m.createTable(playbackState);
+          await m.createTable(cachedPlayers);
+          await m.createTable(cachedQueue);
+        }
+        // Migration from v2 to v3: Add home row cache table
+        if (from < 3) {
+          await m.createTable(homeRowCache);
+        }
+        // Migration from v3 to v4: Add search history table
+        if (from < 4) {
+          await m.createTable(searchHistory);
+        }
+      },
+    );
+  }
+
+  static QueryExecutor _openConnection() {
+    return driftDatabase(name: 'ensemble_db');
+  }
+
+  // ============================================
+  // Profile Operations
+  // ============================================
+
+  /// Get the currently active profile
+  Future<Profile?> getActiveProfile() async {
+    return (select(profiles)..where((p) => p.isActive.equals(true)))
+        .getSingleOrNull();
+  }
+
+  /// Get a profile by username
+  Future<Profile?> getProfile(String username) async {
+    return (select(profiles)..where((p) => p.username.equals(username)))
+        .getSingleOrNull();
+  }
+
+  /// Create or update a profile and set it as active
+  Future<Profile> setActiveProfile({
+    required String username,
+    String? displayName,
+    required String source,
+  }) async {
+    return transaction(() async {
+      // Deactivate all profiles
+      await (update(profiles)..where((p) => p.isActive.equals(true)))
+          .write(const ProfilesCompanion(isActive: Value(false)));
+
+      // Check if profile exists
+      final existing = await getProfile(username);
+
+      if (existing != null) {
+        // Update and activate existing profile
+        await (update(profiles)..where((p) => p.username.equals(username)))
+            .write(ProfilesCompanion(
+              displayName: Value(displayName ?? existing.displayName),
+              isActive: const Value(true),
+            ));
+      } else {
+        // Create new profile
+        await into(profiles).insert(ProfilesCompanion.insert(
+          username: username,
+          displayName: Value(displayName),
+          source: Value(source),
+          isActive: const Value(true),
+        ));
+      }
+
+      return (await getProfile(username))!;
+    });
+  }
+
+  /// Get all profiles
+  Future<List<Profile>> getAllProfiles() async {
+    return select(profiles).get();
+  }
+
+  // ============================================
+  // Recently Played Operations
+  // ============================================
+
+  /// Add an item to recently played for the active profile
+  Future<void> addRecentlyPlayed({
+    required String mediaId,
+    required String mediaType,
+    required String name,
+    String? artistName,
+    String? imageUrl,
+    String? metadata,
+  }) async {
+    final profile = await getActiveProfile();
+    if (profile == null) return;
+
+    await transaction(() async {
+      // Remove existing entry for this item (to move it to top)
+      await (delete(recentlyPlayed)
+        ..where((r) => r.profileUsername.equals(profile.username))
+        ..where((r) => r.mediaId.equals(mediaId))
+        ..where((r) => r.mediaType.equals(mediaType)))
+        .go();
+
+      // Add new entry
+      await into(recentlyPlayed).insert(RecentlyPlayedCompanion.insert(
+        profileUsername: profile.username,
+        mediaId: mediaId,
+        mediaType: mediaType,
+        name: name,
+        artistName: Value(artistName),
+        imageUrl: Value(imageUrl),
+        metadata: Value(metadata),
+        playedAt: DateTime.now(),
+      ));
+
+      // Keep only last 50 items per profile
+      final allItems = await (select(recentlyPlayed)
+        ..where((r) => r.profileUsername.equals(profile.username))
+        ..orderBy([(r) => OrderingTerm.desc(r.playedAt)]))
+        .get();
+
+      if (allItems.length > 50) {
+        final toDelete = allItems.sublist(50);
+        for (final item in toDelete) {
+          await (delete(recentlyPlayed)..where((r) => r.id.equals(item.id))).go();
+        }
+      }
+    });
+  }
+
+  /// Get recently played items for the active profile
+  Future<List<RecentlyPlayedData>> getRecentlyPlayed({int limit = 20}) async {
+    final profile = await getActiveProfile();
+    if (profile == null) return [];
+
+    return (select(recentlyPlayed)
+      ..where((r) => r.profileUsername.equals(profile.username))
+      ..orderBy([(r) => OrderingTerm.desc(r.playedAt)])
+      ..limit(limit))
+      .get();
+  }
+
+  /// Clear recently played for the active profile
+  Future<void> clearRecentlyPlayed() async {
+    final profile = await getActiveProfile();
+    if (profile == null) return;
+
+    await (delete(recentlyPlayed)
+      ..where((r) => r.profileUsername.equals(profile.username)))
+      .go();
+  }
+
+  // ============================================
+  // Library Cache Operations
+  // ============================================
+
+  /// Cache a library item
+  Future<void> cacheItem({
+    required String itemType,
+    required String itemId,
+    required String data,
+  }) async {
+    final cacheKey = '${itemType}_$itemId';
+
+    await into(libraryCache).insertOnConflictUpdate(LibraryCacheCompanion.insert(
+      cacheKey: cacheKey,
+      itemType: itemType,
+      itemId: itemId,
+      data: data,
+      lastSynced: DateTime.now(),
+    ));
+  }
+
+  /// Get cached items by type
+  Future<List<LibraryCacheData>> getCachedItems(String itemType) async {
+    return (select(libraryCache)
+      ..where((c) => c.itemType.equals(itemType))
+      ..where((c) => c.isDeleted.equals(false)))
+      .get();
+  }
+
+  /// Get a single cached item
+  Future<LibraryCacheData?> getCachedItem(String itemType, String itemId) async {
+    final cacheKey = '${itemType}_$itemId';
+    return (select(libraryCache)..where((c) => c.cacheKey.equals(cacheKey)))
+        .getSingleOrNull();
+  }
+
+  /// Mark items as deleted (soft delete)
+  Future<void> markItemsDeleted(String itemType, List<String> itemIds) async {
+    for (final itemId in itemIds) {
+      final cacheKey = '${itemType}_$itemId';
+      await (update(libraryCache)..where((c) => c.cacheKey.equals(cacheKey)))
+          .write(const LibraryCacheCompanion(isDeleted: Value(true)));
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Clear all cached items of a type
+  Future<void> clearCache(String itemType) async {
+    await (delete(libraryCache)..where((c) => c.itemType.equals(itemType))).go();
+  }
+
+  /// Clear entire cache
+  Future<void> clearAllCache() async {
+    await delete(libraryCache).go();
+  }
+
+  // ============================================
+  // Sync Metadata Operations
+  // ============================================
+
+  /// Update sync metadata for a type
+  Future<void> updateSyncMetadata(String syncType, int itemCount) async {
+    await into(syncMetadata).insertOnConflictUpdate(SyncMetadataCompanion.insert(
+      syncType: syncType,
+      lastSyncedAt: DateTime.now(),
+      itemCount: Value(itemCount),
+    ));
+  }
+
+  /// Get last sync time for a type
+  Future<DateTime?> getLastSyncTime(String syncType) async {
+    final meta = await (select(syncMetadata)
+      ..where((s) => s.syncType.equals(syncType)))
+      .getSingleOrNull();
+    return meta?.lastSyncedAt;
+  }
+
+  /// Check if sync is needed (older than duration)
+  Future<bool> needsSync(String syncType, Duration maxAge) async {
+    final lastSync = await getLastSyncTime(syncType);
+    if (lastSync == null) return true;
+    return DateTime.now().difference(lastSync) > maxAge;
+  }
+
+  // ============================================
+  // Playback State Operations
+  // ============================================
+
+  /// Save current playback state
+  Future<void> savePlaybackState({
+    String? playerId,
+    String? playerName,
+    String? currentTrackJson,
+    double positionSeconds = 0.0,
+    bool isPlaying = false,
+  }) async {
+    await into(playbackState).insertOnConflictUpdate(PlaybackStateCompanion.insert(
+      id: const Value('current'),
+      playerId: Value(playerId),
+      playerName: Value(playerName),
+      currentTrackJson: Value(currentTrackJson),
+      positionSeconds: Value(positionSeconds),
+      isPlaying: Value(isPlaying),
+      savedAt: DateTime.now(),
+    ));
+  }
+
+  /// Get saved playback state
+  Future<PlaybackStateData?> getPlaybackState() async {
+    return (select(playbackState)..where((p) => p.id.equals('current')))
+        .getSingleOrNull();
+  }
+
+  /// Clear playback state
+  Future<void> clearPlaybackState() async {
+    await delete(playbackState).go();
+  }
+
+  // ============================================
+  // Cached Players Operations
+  // ============================================
+
+  /// Cache a player with its current track
+  Future<void> cachePlayer({
+    required String playerId,
+    required String playerJson,
+    String? currentTrackJson,
+  }) async {
+    await into(cachedPlayers).insertOnConflictUpdate(CachedPlayersCompanion.insert(
+      playerId: playerId,
+      playerJson: playerJson,
+      currentTrackJson: Value(currentTrackJson),
+      lastUpdated: DateTime.now(),
+    ));
+  }
+
+  /// Cache multiple players at once
+  Future<void> cachePlayers(List<Map<String, dynamic>> players) async {
+    await transaction(() async {
+      for (final player in players) {
+        await into(cachedPlayers).insertOnConflictUpdate(CachedPlayersCompanion.insert(
+          playerId: player['playerId'] as String,
+          playerJson: player['playerJson'] as String,
+          currentTrackJson: Value(player['currentTrackJson'] as String?),
+          lastUpdated: DateTime.now(),
+        ));
+      }
+    });
+  }
+
+  /// Get all cached players
+  Future<List<CachedPlayer>> getCachedPlayers() async {
+    return (select(cachedPlayers)
+      ..orderBy([(p) => OrderingTerm.desc(p.lastUpdated)]))
+      .get();
+  }
+
+  /// Get a specific cached player
+  Future<CachedPlayer?> getCachedPlayer(String playerId) async {
+    return (select(cachedPlayers)..where((p) => p.playerId.equals(playerId)))
+        .getSingleOrNull();
+  }
+
+  /// Update cached track for a player
+  Future<void> updateCachedPlayerTrack(String playerId, String? trackJson) async {
+    await (update(cachedPlayers)..where((p) => p.playerId.equals(playerId)))
+        .write(CachedPlayersCompanion(
+          currentTrackJson: Value(trackJson),
+          lastUpdated: Value(DateTime.now()),
+        ));
+  }
+
+  /// Clear all cached players
+  Future<void> clearCachedPlayers() async {
+    await delete(cachedPlayers).go();
+  }
+
+  // ============================================
+  // Cached Queue Operations
+  // ============================================
+
+  /// Save queue for a player
+  Future<void> saveQueue(String playerId, List<String> itemJsonList) async {
+    await transaction(() async {
+      // Clear existing queue for this player
+      await (delete(cachedQueue)..where((q) => q.playerId.equals(playerId))).go();
+
+      // Insert new queue items
+      for (var i = 0; i < itemJsonList.length; i++) {
+        await into(cachedQueue).insert(CachedQueueCompanion.insert(
+          playerId: playerId,
+          itemJson: itemJsonList[i],
+          position: i,
+        ));
+      }
+    });
+  }
+
+  /// Get cached queue for a player
+  Future<List<CachedQueueData>> getCachedQueue(String playerId) async {
+    return (select(cachedQueue)
+      ..where((q) => q.playerId.equals(playerId))
+      ..orderBy([(q) => OrderingTerm.asc(q.position)]))
+      .get();
+  }
+
+  /// Clear queue for a player
+  Future<void> clearCachedQueue(String playerId) async {
+    await (delete(cachedQueue)..where((q) => q.playerId.equals(playerId))).go();
+  }
+
+  /// Clear all cached queues
+  Future<void> clearAllCachedQueues() async {
+    await delete(cachedQueue).go();
+  }
+
+  // ============================================
+  // Home Row Cache Operations
+  // ============================================
+
+  /// Save home row data
+  Future<void> saveHomeRowCache(String rowType, String itemsJson) async {
+    await into(homeRowCache).insertOnConflictUpdate(
+      HomeRowCacheCompanion(
+        rowType: Value(rowType),
+        itemsJson: Value(itemsJson),
+        lastUpdated: Value(DateTime.now()),
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
+  /// Get cached home row data
+  Future<HomeRowCacheData?> getHomeRowCache(String rowType) async {
+    return (select(homeRowCache)..where((h) => h.rowType.equals(rowType)))
+        .getSingleOrNull();
+  }
+
+  /// Clear all home row cache
+  Future<void> clearHomeRowCache() async {
+    await delete(homeRowCache).go();
+  }
+
+  // ============================================
+  // Search History Operations
+  // ============================================
+
+  /// Save a search query to history (deduplicates and limits to 10)
+  Future<void> saveSearchQuery(String query) async {
+    final trimmedQuery = query.trim();
+    if (trimmedQuery.isEmpty) return;
+
+    await transaction(() async {
+      // Delete existing entry with same query (case-insensitive)
+      await (delete(searchHistory)
+            ..where((s) => s.query.lower().equals(trimmedQuery.toLowerCase())))
+          .go();
+
+      // Insert the new search
+      await into(searchHistory).insert(SearchHistoryCompanion.insert(
+        query: trimmedQuery,
+        searchedAt: DateTime.now(),
+      ));
+
+      // Keep only the 10 most recent searches
+      final allSearches = await (select(searchHistory)
+            ..orderBy([(s) => OrderingTerm.desc(s.searchedAt)]))
+          .get();
+
+      if (allSearches.length > 10) {
+        final toDelete = allSearches.skip(10).map((s) => s.id).toList();
+        await (delete(searchHistory)..where((s) => s.id.isIn(toDelete))).go();
+      }
+    });
+  }
+
+  /// Get recent search queries (up to 10, most recent first)
+  Future<List<String>> getRecentSearches() async {
+    final searches = await (select(searchHistory)
+          ..orderBy([(s) => OrderingTerm.desc(s.searchedAt)])
+          ..limit(10))
+        .get();
+    return searches.map((s) => s.query).toList();
+  }
+
+  /// Clear all search history
+  Future<void> clearSearchHistory() async {
+    await delete(searchHistory).go();
+  }
+}

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+{
+  "@@locale": "de",
+
+  "appTitle": "Ensemble",
+  "connecting": "Verbinde...",
+  "connected": "Verbunden",
+  "disconnected": "Getrennt",
+
+  "serverAddress": "Serveradresse",
+  "serverAddressHint": "z.B. music.example.com oder 192.168.1.100",
+  "yourName": "Dein Name",
+  "yourFirstName": "Dein Vorname",
+  "portOptional": "Port (Optional)",
+  "portHint": "z.B. 8095 oder leer lassen",
+  "portDescription": "Leer lassen bei Reverse Proxy oder Standardports. 8095 eingeben bei Direktverbindung.",
+
+  "username": "Benutzername",
+  "password": "Passwort",
+  "detectAndConnect": "Erkennen & Verbinden",
+  "connect": "Verbinden",
+  "disconnect": "Trennen",
+
+  "authServerUrlOptional": "Auth-Server URL (Optional)",
+  "authServerUrlHint": "z.B. auth.example.com (wenn abweichend vom Server)",
+  "authServerUrlDescription": "Leer lassen, wenn Authentifizierung auf demselben Server",
+  "detectedAuthType": "Erkannt: {authType}",
+  "serverRequiresAuth": "Dieser Server erfordert Authentifizierung",
+
+  "tailscaleVpnConnection": "Tailscale VPN-Verbindung",
+  "unencryptedConnection": "Unverschlusselte Verbindung",
+  "usingHttpOverTailscale": "HTTP uber Tailscale (verschlusselter Tunnel)",
+  "httpsFailedUsingHttp": "HTTPS fehlgeschlagen, verwende HTTP",
+  "httpNotEncrypted": "HTTP-Verbindung - Daten sind nicht verschlusselt",
+
+  "pleaseEnterServerAddress": "Bitte gib deine Music Assistant Serveradresse ein",
+  "pleaseEnterName": "Bitte gib deinen Namen ein",
+  "pleaseEnterValidPort": "Bitte gib eine gultige Portnummer ein (1-65535)",
+  "pleaseEnterCredentials": "Bitte gib Benutzername und Passwort ein",
+  "authFailed": "Authentifizierung fehlgeschlagen. Bitte uberprufe deine Anmeldedaten.",
+  "maLoginFailed": "Music Assistant Anmeldung fehlgeschlagen. Bitte uberprufe deine Anmeldedaten.",
+  "connectionFailed": "Verbindung zum Server fehlgeschlagen. Bitte uberprufe die Adresse und versuche es erneut.",
+  "detectingAuth": "Erkenne Authentifizierung...",
+  "cannotDetermineAuth": "Authentifizierungsanforderungen konnten nicht ermittelt werden. Bitte uberprufe die Server-URL.",
+
+  "noAuthentication": "Keine Authentifizierung",
+  "httpBasicAuth": "HTTP Basic Auth",
+  "authelia": "Authelia",
+  "musicAssistantLogin": "Music Assistant Anmeldung",
+
+  "pressBackToMinimize": "Erneut drucken zum Minimieren",
+
+  "recentlyPlayed": "Zuletzt gespielt",
+  "discoverArtists": "Kunstler entdecken",
+  "discoverAlbums": "Alben entdecken",
+  "continueListening": "Weiterhoren",
+  "discoverAudiobooks": "Horbücher entdecken",
+  "discoverSeries": "Serien entdecken",
+  "favoriteAlbums": "Lieblingsalben",
+  "favoriteArtists": "Lieblingskünstler",
+  "favoriteTracks": "Lieblingssongs",
+
+  "searchMusic": "Musik suchen...",
+  "searchForContent": "Nach Künstlern, Alben oder Songs suchen",
+  "retry": "Wiederholen",
+  "all": "Alle",
+  "artists": "Künstler",
+  "albums": "Alben",
+  "tracks": "Songs",
+  "playlists": "Wiedergabelisten",
+  "audiobooks": "Hörbücher",
+  "searchFailed": "Suche fehlgeschlagen. Bitte überprüfe deine Verbindung.",
+
+  "queue": "Warteschlange",
+  "playerQueue": "{playerName} Warteschlange",
+  "noPlayerSelected": "Kein Player ausgewählt",
+  "undo": "Rückgängig",
+  "removedItem": "{itemName} entfernt",
+
+  "settings": "Einstellungen",
+  "debugLogs": "Debug-Protokolle",
+  "themeMode": "Design",
+  "light": "Hell",
+  "dark": "Dunkel",
+  "system": "System",
+  "pullToRefresh": "Ziehe zum Aktualisieren der Bibliothek",
+  "viewDebugLogs": "Debug-Protokolle anzeigen",
+
+  "viewAllPlayers": "Alle Player anzeigen",
+  "copyLogs": "Protokolle kopieren",
+  "clearLogs": "Protokolle löschen",
+  "copyList": "Liste kopieren",
+  "close": "Schließen",
+  "allPlayersCount": "Alle Player ({count})",
+  "errorLoadingPlayers": "Fehler beim Laden der Player: {error}",
+  "logsCopied": "Protokolle in Zwischenablage kopiert",
+  "logsCleared": "Protokolle gelöscht",
+  "playerListCopied": "Playerliste in Zwischenablage kopiert!",
+  "noLogsYet": "Noch keine Protokolle",
+  "infoPlus": "Info+",
+  "warnings": "Warnungen",
+  "errors": "Fehler",
+  "showingEntries": "Zeige {filtered} von {total} Einträgen",
+  "thisDevice": "Dieses Gerät",
+  "ghostPlayer": "Geist-Player (Duplikat)",
+  "unavailableCorrupt": "Nicht verfügbar/Beschädigt",
+  "playerId": "ID: {id}",
+  "playerInfo": "Verfügbar: {available} | Anbieter: {provider}",
+  "shareBugReport": "Fehlerbericht teilen",
+  "moreOptions": "Weitere Optionen",
+
+  "failedToUpdateFavorite": "Favorit konnte nicht aktualisiert werden: {error}",
+  "noPlayersAvailable": "Keine Player verfügbar",
+  "albumAddedToQueue": "Album zur Warteschlange hinzugefügt",
+  "tracksAddedToQueue": "Songs zur Warteschlange hinzugefügt",
+  "play": "Abspielen",
+  "noPlayersFound": "Keine Player gefunden",
+
+  "startingRadio": "Starte {name} Radio",
+  "failedToStartRadio": "Radio konnte nicht gestartet werden: {error}",
+  "startingRadioOnPlayer": "Starte {name} Radio auf {playerName}",
+  "addedRadioToQueue": "{name} Radio zur Warteschlange hinzugefügt",
+  "failedToAddToQueue": "Konnte nicht zur Warteschlange hinzufügen: {error}",
+  "radio": "Radio",
+  "inLibrary": "In Bibliothek",
+  "noAlbumsFound": "Keine Alben gefunden",
+
+  "playing": "Spiele {name}",
+  "playingTrack": "Spiele Song",
+  "nowPlaying": "Wird gespielt",
+
+  "markedAsFinished": "{name} als beendet markiert",
+  "failedToMarkFinished": "Konnte nicht als beendet markieren: {error}",
+  "markedAsUnplayed": "{name} als ungespielt markiert",
+  "failedToMarkUnplayed": "Konnte nicht als ungespielt markieren: {error}",
+  "failedToPlay": "Abspielen fehlgeschlagen: {error}",
+  "markAsFinished": "Als beendet markieren",
+  "markAsUnplayed": "Als ungespielt markieren",
+  "byAuthor": "Von {author}",
+
+  "audiobookCount": "{count} Hörbuch/Hörbücher",
+  "loading": "Laden...",
+  "bookCount": "{count} Buch/Bücher",
+  "books": "Bücher",
+
+  "noFavoriteAudiobooks": "Keine Lieblingshörbücher",
+  "tapHeartAudiobook": "Tippe auf das Herz bei einem Hörbuch, um es zu Favoriten hinzuzufügen",
+  "noAudiobooks": "Keine Hörbücher",
+  "addAudiobooksHint": "Füge Hörbücher zu deiner Bibliothek hinzu, um sie hier zu sehen",
+
+  "noFavoriteArtists": "Keine Lieblingskünstler",
+  "tapHeartArtist": "Tippe auf das Herz bei einem Künstler, um ihn zu Favoriten hinzuzufügen",
+  "noFavoriteAlbums": "Keine Lieblingsalben",
+  "tapHeartAlbum": "Tippe auf das Herz bei einem Album, um es zu Favoriten hinzuzufügen",
+  "noFavoritePlaylists": "Keine Lieblings-Wiedergabelisten",
+  "tapHeartPlaylist": "Tippe auf das Herz bei einer Wiedergabeliste, um sie zu Favoriten hinzuzufügen",
+  "noFavoriteTracks": "Keine Lieblingssongs",
+  "longPressTrackHint": "Halte einen Song gedrückt und tippe auf das Herz, um ihn zu Favoriten hinzuzufügen",
+  "loadSeries": "Serien laden",
+
+  "notConnected": "Nicht mit Music Assistant verbunden",
+  "notConnectedTitle": "Nicht verbunden",
+  "connectHint": "Verbinde dich mit deinem Music Assistant Server, um Musik zu hören",
+  "configureServer": "Server konfigurieren",
+
+  "noArtistsFound": "Keine Künstler gefunden",
+  "noTracksFound": "Keine Songs gefunden",
+  "noPlaylistsFound": "Keine Wiedergabelisten gefunden",
+  "queueIsEmpty": "Warteschlange ist leer",
+  "noResultsFound": "Keine Ergebnisse gefunden",
+  "refresh": "Aktualisieren",
+
+  "debugConsole": "Debug-Konsole",
+  "copy": "Kopieren",
+  "clear": "Löschen",
+  "noLogsToCopy": "Keine Protokolle zum Kopieren",
+  "noDebugLogsYet": "Noch keine Debug-Protokolle. Versuche Authentifizierung zu erkennen.",
+  "showDebug": "Debug anzeigen",
+  "hideDebug": "Debug ausblenden",
+
+  "chapters": "Kapitel",
+  "noChapters": "Keine Kapitel",
+  "noChapterInfo": "Dieses Hörbuch hat keine Kapitelinformationen",
+
+  "errorSeeking": "Fehler beim Spulen: {error}",
+  "error": "Fehler: {error}",
+
+  "home": "Start",
+  "library": "Bibliothek",
+
+  "homeScreen": "Startbildschirm",
+  "metadataApis": "Metadaten-APIs",
+  "theme": "Design",
+  "materialYou": "Material You",
+  "adaptiveTheme": "Adaptives Design",
+
+  "language": "Sprache",
+  "english": "Englisch",
+  "german": "Deutsch",
+  "spanish": "Spanisch",
+
+  "noTracksInPlaylist": "Keine Songs in Wiedergabeliste",
+  "sortAlphabetically": "Alphabetisch sortieren",
+  "sortByYear": "Nach Jahr sortieren",
+  "sortBySeriesOrder": "Nach Serienreihenfolge sortieren",
+  "listView": "Listenansicht",
+  "gridView": "Rasteransicht",
+  "noBooksInSeries": "Keine Bücher in dieser Serie gefunden",
+  "artist": "Künstler",
+  "showRecentlyPlayedAlbums": "Kürzlich gespielte Alben anzeigen",
+  "showRandomArtists": "Zufällige Künstler zum Entdecken anzeigen",
+  "showRandomAlbums": "Zufällige Alben zum Entdecken anzeigen",
+  "showAudiobooksInProgress": "Hörbücher in Bearbeitung anzeigen",
+  "showRandomAudiobooks": "Zufällige Hörbücher zum Entdecken anzeigen",
+  "showRandomSeries": "Zufällige Hörbuchserien zum Entdecken anzeigen",
+  "showFavoriteAlbums": "Lieblingsalben anzeigen",
+  "showFavoriteArtists": "Lieblingskünstler anzeigen",
+  "showFavoriteTracks": "Lieblingssongs anzeigen",
+  "extractColorsFromArtwork": "Farben aus Album- und Künstlercover extrahieren",
+  "chooseHomeScreenRows": "Wähle welche Zeilen auf dem Startbildschirm angezeigt werden",
+  "addedToFavorites": "Zu Favoriten hinzugefügt",
+  "removedFromFavorites": "Aus Favoriten entfernt",
+  "unknown": "Unbekannt",
+  "noUpcomingTracks": "Keine weiteren Songs",
+  "showAll": "Alle anzeigen",
+  "showFavoritesOnly": "Nur Favoriten anzeigen",
+  "changeView": "Ansicht ändern",
+  "authors": "Autoren",
+  "series": "Serien",
+  "shows": "Sendungen",
+  "podcasts": "Podcasts",
+  "podcastSupportComingSoon": "Podcast-Unterstützung kommt bald",
+  "playlist": "Wiedergabeliste",
+  "connectionError": "Verbindungsfehler",
+  "twoColumnGrid": "2-Spalten-Raster",
+  "threeColumnGrid": "3-Spalten-Raster",
+  "fromProviders": "Von Anbietern",
+
+  "resume": "Fortsetzen",
+  "about": "Über",
+  "inProgress": "In Bearbeitung",
+  "narratedBy": "Gesprochen von {narrators}",
+  "unknownNarrator": "Unbekannter Sprecher",
+  "unknownAuthor": "Unbekannter Autor",
+  "loadingChapters": "Lade Kapitel...",
+  "noChapterInfoAvailable": "Keine Kapitelinformationen verfügbar",
+  "percentComplete": "{percent}% abgeschlossen",
+  "theAudioDbApiKey": "TheAudioDB API-Schlüssel",
+  "theAudioDbApiKeyHint": "\"2\" für kostenlosen Zugang oder Premium-Schlüssel",
+  "audiobookLibraries": "Hörbuch-Bibliotheken",
+  "chooseAudiobookLibraries": "Wähle welche Audiobookshelf-Bibliotheken einbezogen werden",
+  "unknownLibrary": "Unbekannte Bibliothek",
+  "noSeriesFound": "Keine Serien gefunden",
+  "ensembleBugReport": "Ensemble Fehlerbericht",
+  "byOwner": "Von {owner}",
+  "noSeriesAvailable": "Keine Serien in deiner Hörbuch-Bibliothek verfügbar.\nZiehe zum Aktualisieren.",
+  "pullToLoadSeries": "Ziehe nach unten um Serien\nvon Music Assistant zu laden",
+
+  "search": "Suche",
+  "metadataApisDescription": "Künstlerbilder werden automatisch von Deezer abgerufen. Füge unten API-Schlüssel für Künstlerbiografien und Albenbeschreibungen hinzu.",
+  "lastFmApiKey": "Last.fm API-Schlüssel",
+  "lastFmApiKeyHint": "Kostenlosen Schlüssel auf last.fm/api holen",
+  "swipeToSwitchDevice": "Wischen um Gerät zu wechseln",
+  "chapterNumber": "Kapitel {number}",
+  "pcmAudio": "PCM-Audio",
+  "playOn": "Abspielen auf...",
+  "addAlbumToQueueOn": "Album zur Warteschlange hinzufügen auf...",
+  "addToQueueOn": "Zur Warteschlange hinzufügen auf...",
+  "startRadioOn": "{name} Radio starten auf...",
+  "book": "Buch",
+  "audiobookSingular": "Hörbuch",
+  "trackCount": "{count} {count, plural, =1{Song} other{Songs}}",
+  "materialYouDescription": "Systemfarben verwenden (Android 12+)",
+  "accentColor": "Akzentfarbe",
+  "players": "Geräte",
+  "preferLocalPlayer": "Lokales Gerät bevorzugen",
+  "preferLocalPlayerDescription": "Dieses Gerät immer zuerst auswählen, wenn verfügbar",
+  "smartSortPlayers": "Intelligente Sortierung",
+  "smartSortPlayersDescription": "Nach Status sortieren (spielt, an, aus) statt alphabetisch",
+  "playerStateUnavailable": "Nicht verfügbar",
+  "playerStateOff": "Aus",
+  "playerStateIdle": "Inaktiv",
+  "playerStateExternalSource": "Externe Quelle",
+  "playerSelected": "Ausgewählt",
+  "actionQueuedForSync": "Wird synchronisiert wenn online",
+  "pendingOfflineActions": "{count} ausstehende Synchronisierung",
+  "hintsAndTips": "Tipps & Hinweise",
+  "showHints": "Hinweise anzeigen",
+  "showHintsDescription": "Hilfreiche Tipps zum Entdecken von Funktionen anzeigen",
+  "pullToSelectPlayers": "Ziehen um Geräte auszuwählen",
+  "holdToSync": "Gerät gedrückt halten zum Synchronisieren"
+}

lib/l10n/app_es.arb

@@ -0,0 +1,487 @@
+{
+  "@@locale": "es",
+
+  "appTitle": "Ensemble",
+  "connecting": "Conectando...",
+  "connected": "Conectado",
+  "disconnected": "Desconectado",
+  "serverAddress": "Dirección del servidor",
+  "serverAddressHint": "ej., music.example.com o 192.168.1.100",
+  "yourName": "Tu nombre",
+  "yourFirstName": "Tu nombre de pila",
+  "portOptional": "Puerto (Opcional)",
+  "portHint": "ej., 8095 o dejar en blanco",
+  "portDescription": "Dejar en blanco para proxy inverso o puertos estándar. Introduce 8095 para conexión directa.",
+  "username": "Usuario",
+  "password": "Contraseña",
+  "detectAndConnect": "Detectar y conectar",
+  "connect": "Conectar",
+  "disconnect": "Desconectar",
+  "authServerUrlOptional": "URL del servidor de autenticación (Opcional)",
+  "authServerUrlHint": "ej., auth.example.com (si es diferente del servidor)",
+  "authServerUrlDescription": "Dejar vacío si la autenticación está en el mismo servidor",
+  "detectedAuthType": "Detectado: {authType}",
+  "@detectedAuthType": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "authType": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "serverRequiresAuth": "Este servidor requiere autenticación",
+  "tailscaleVpnConnection": "Conexión VPN Tailscale",
+  "unencryptedConnection": "Conexión sin cifrar",
+  "usingHttpOverTailscale": "Usando HTTP sobre Tailscale (túnel cifrado)",
+  "httpsFailedUsingHttp": "HTTPS falló, usando HTTP como alternativa",
+  "httpNotEncrypted": "Conexión HTTP - los datos no están cifrados",
+  "pleaseEnterServerAddress": "Por favor, introduce la dirección de tu servidor Music Assistant",
+  "pleaseEnterName": "Por favor, introduce tu nombre",
+  "pleaseEnterValidPort": "Por favor, introduce un número de puerto válido (1-65535)",
+  "pleaseEnterCredentials": "Por favor, introduce usuario y contraseña",
+  "authFailed": "Autenticación fallida. Por favor, verifica tus credenciales.",
+  "maLoginFailed": "Inicio de sesión en Music Assistant fallido. Por favor, verifica tus credenciales.",
+  "connectionFailed": "No se pudo conectar al servidor. Por favor, verifica la dirección e inténtalo de nuevo.",
+  "detectingAuth": "Detectando autenticación...",
+  "cannotDetermineAuth": "No se pueden determinar los requisitos de autenticación. Por favor, verifica la URL del servidor.",
+  "noAuthentication": "Sin autenticación",
+  "httpBasicAuth": "Autenticación HTTP Basic",
+  "authelia": "Authelia",
+  "musicAssistantLogin": "Inicio de sesión de Music Assistant",
+  "pressBackToMinimize": "Presiona atrás de nuevo para minimizar",
+  "recentlyPlayed": "Reproducido recientemente",
+  "discoverArtists": "Descubrir artistas",
+  "discoverAlbums": "Descubrir álbumes",
+  "continueListening": "Continuar escuchando",
+  "discoverAudiobooks": "Descubrir audiolibros",
+  "discoverSeries": "Descubrir series",
+  "favoriteAlbums": "Álbumes favoritos",
+  "favoriteArtists": "Artistas favoritos",
+  "favoriteTracks": "Canciones favoritas",
+  "searchMusic": "Buscar música...",
+  "searchForContent": "Buscar artistas, álbumes o canciones",
+  "retry": "Reintentar",
+  "all": "Todo",
+  "artists": "Artistas",
+  "albums": "Álbumes",
+  "tracks": "Canciones",
+  "playlists": "Listas de reproducción",
+  "audiobooks": "Audiolibros",
+  "searchFailed": "Búsqueda fallida. Por favor, verifica tu conexión.",
+  "queue": "Cola",
+  "playerQueue": "Cola de {playerName}",
+  "@playerQueue": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "playerName": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "noPlayerSelected": "Ningún reproductor seleccionado",
+  "undo": "Deshacer",
+  "removedItem": "Eliminado {itemName}",
+  "@removedItem": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "itemName": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "settings": "Ajustes",
+  "debugLogs": "Registros de depuración",
+  "themeMode": "Modo de tema",
+  "light": "Claro",
+  "dark": "Oscuro",
+  "system": "Sistema",
+  "pullToRefresh": "Desliza hacia abajo para actualizar la biblioteca y aplicar los cambios",
+  "viewDebugLogs": "Ver registros de depuración",
+  "viewAllPlayers": "Ver todos los reproductores",
+  "copyLogs": "Copiar registros",
+  "clearLogs": "Borrar registros",
+  "copyList": "Copiar lista",
+  "close": "Cerrar",
+  "allPlayersCount": "Todos los reproductores ({count})",
+  "@allPlayersCount": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "count": {
+        "type": "int"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "errorLoadingPlayers": "Error al cargar reproductores: {error}",
+  "@errorLoadingPlayers": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "error": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "logsCopied": "Registros copiados al portapapeles",
+  "logsCleared": "Registros borrados",
+  "playerListCopied": "Lista de reproductores copiada al portapapeles",
+  "noLogsYet": "Aún no hay registros",
+  "infoPlus": "Info+",
+  "warnings": "Advertencias",
+  "errors": "Errores",
+  "showingEntries": "Mostrando {filtered} de {total} entradas",
+  "@showingEntries": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "filtered": {
+        "type": "int"
+      },
+      "total": {
+        "type": "int"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "thisDevice": "Este dispositivo",
+  "ghostPlayer": "Reproductor fantasma (duplicado)",
+  "unavailableCorrupt": "No disponible/Corrupto",
+  "playerId": "ID: {id}",
+  "@playerId": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "id": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "playerInfo": "Disponible: {available} | Proveedor: {provider}",
+  "@playerInfo": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "available": {
+        "type": "String"
+      },
+      "provider": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "shareBugReport": "Compartir informe de errores",
+  "moreOptions": "Más opciones",
+  "failedToUpdateFavorite": "Error al actualizar favorito: {error}",
+  "@failedToUpdateFavorite": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "error": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "noPlayersAvailable": "No hay reproductores disponibles",
+  "albumAddedToQueue": "Álbum añadido a la cola",
+  "tracksAddedToQueue": "Canciones añadidas a la cola",
+  "play": "Reproducir",
+  "noPlayersFound": "No se encontraron reproductores",
+  "startingRadio": "Iniciando radio de {name}",
+  "@startingRadio": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "name": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "failedToStartRadio": "Error al iniciar radio: {error}",
+  "@failedToStartRadio": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "error": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "startingRadioOnPlayer": "Iniciando radio de {name} en {playerName}",
+  "@startingRadioOnPlayer": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "name": {
+        "type": "String"
+      },
+      "playerName": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "addedRadioToQueue": "Radio de {name} añadida a la cola",
+  "@addedRadioToQueue": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "name": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "failedToAddToQueue": "Error al añadir a la cola: {error}",
+  "@failedToAddToQueue": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "error": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "radio": "Radio",
+  "inLibrary": "En la biblioteca",
+  "noAlbumsFound": "No se encontraron álbumes",
+  "playing": "Reproduciendo {name}",
+  "@playing": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "name": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "playingTrack": "Reproduciendo canción",
+  "nowPlaying": "Reproduciendo ahora",
+  "markedAsFinished": "{name} marcado como terminado",
+  "@markedAsFinished": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "name": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "failedToMarkFinished": "Error al marcar como terminado: {error}",
+  "@failedToMarkFinished": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "error": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "markedAsUnplayed": "{name} marcado como no reproducido",
+  "@markedAsUnplayed": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "name": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "failedToMarkUnplayed": "Error al marcar como no reproducido: {error}",
+  "@failedToMarkUnplayed": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "error": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "failedToPlay": "Error al reproducir: {error}",
+  "@failedToPlay": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "error": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "markAsFinished": "Marcar como terminado",
+  "markAsUnplayed": "Marcar como no reproducido",
+  "byAuthor": "Por {author}",
+  "@byAuthor": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "author": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "audiobookCount": "{count} audiolibro(s)",
+  "@audiobookCount": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "count": {
+        "type": "int"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "loading": "Cargando...",
+  "bookCount": "{count} libro(s)",
+  "@bookCount": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "count": {
+        "type": "int"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "books": "Libros",
+  "noFavoriteAudiobooks": "No hay audiolibros favoritos",
+  "tapHeartAudiobook": "Toca el corazón en un audiolibro para añadirlo a favoritos",
+  "noAudiobooks": "No hay audiolibros",
+  "addAudiobooksHint": "Añade audiolibros a tu biblioteca para verlos aquí",
+  "noFavoriteArtists": "No hay artistas favoritos",
+  "tapHeartArtist": "Toca el corazón en un artista para añadirlo a favoritos",
+  "noFavoriteAlbums": "No hay álbumes favoritos",
+  "tapHeartAlbum": "Toca el corazón en un álbum para añadirlo a favoritos",
+  "noFavoritePlaylists": "No hay listas de reproducción favoritas",
+  "tapHeartPlaylist": "Toca el corazón en una lista para añadirla a favoritos",
+  "noFavoriteTracks": "No hay canciones favoritas",
+  "longPressTrackHint": "Mantén presionada una canción y toca el corazón para añadirla a favoritos",
+  "loadSeries": "Cargar series",
+  "notConnected": "No conectado a Music Assistant",
+  "notConnectedTitle": "No conectado",
+  "connectHint": "Conéctate a tu servidor Music Assistant para empezar a escuchar",
+  "configureServer": "Configurar servidor",
+  "noArtistsFound": "No se encontraron artistas",
+  "noTracksFound": "No se encontraron canciones",
+  "noPlaylistsFound": "No se encontraron listas de reproducción",
+  "queueIsEmpty": "La cola está vacía",
+  "noResultsFound": "No se encontraron resultados",
+  "refresh": "Actualizar",
+  "debugConsole": "Consola de depuración",
+  "copy": "Copiar",
+  "clear": "Borrar",
+  "noLogsToCopy": "No hay registros para copiar",
+  "noDebugLogsYet": "Aún no hay registros de depuración. Intenta detectar autenticación.",
+  "showDebug": "Mostrar depuración",
+  "hideDebug": "Ocultar depuración",
+  "chapters": "Capítulos",
+  "noChapters": "Sin capítulos",
+  "noChapterInfo": "Este audiolibro no tiene información de capítulos",
+  "errorSeeking": "Error al buscar: {error}",
+  "@errorSeeking": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "error": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "error": "Error: {error}",
+  "@error": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "error": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "home": "Inicio",
+  "library": "Biblioteca",
+  "homeScreen": "Pantalla de inicio",
+  "metadataApis": "APIs de metadatos",
+  "theme": "Tema",
+  "materialYou": "Material You",
+  "adaptiveTheme": "Tema adaptativo",
+  "language": "Idioma",
+  "english": "Inglés",
+  "german": "Alemán",
+  "spanish": "Español",
+  "noTracksInPlaylist": "No hay canciones en la lista",
+  "sortAlphabetically": "Ordenar alfabéticamente",
+  "sortByYear": "Ordenar por año",
+  "sortBySeriesOrder": "Ordenar por orden de serie",
+  "listView": "Vista de lista",
+  "gridView": "Vista de cuadrícula",
+  "noBooksInSeries": "No se encontraron libros en esta serie",
+  "artist": "Artista",
+  "showRecentlyPlayedAlbums": "Mostrar álbumes reproducidos recientemente",
+  "showRandomArtists": "Mostrar artistas aleatorios para descubrir",
+  "showRandomAlbums": "Mostrar álbumes aleatorios para descubrir",
+  "showAudiobooksInProgress": "Mostrar audiolibros en progreso",
+  "showRandomAudiobooks": "Mostrar audiolibros aleatorios para descubrir",
+  "showRandomSeries": "Mostrar series de audiolibros aleatorias para descubrir",
+  "showFavoriteAlbums": "Mostrar una fila de tus álbumes favoritos",
+  "showFavoriteArtists": "Mostrar una fila de tus artistas favoritos",
+  "showFavoriteTracks": "Mostrar una fila de tus canciones favoritas",
+  "extractColorsFromArtwork": "Extraer colores de las portadas de álbumes y artistas",
+  "chooseHomeScreenRows": "Elige qué filas mostrar en la pantalla de inicio",
+  "addedToFavorites": "Añadido a favoritos",
+  "removedFromFavorites": "Eliminado de favoritos",
+  "unknown": "Desconocido",
+  "noUpcomingTracks": "No hay canciones próximas",
+  "showAll": "Mostrar todo",
+  "showFavoritesOnly": "Mostrar solo favoritos",
+  "changeView": "Cambiar vista",
+  "authors": "Autores",
+  "series": "Series",
+  "shows": "Programas",
+  "podcasts": "Podcasts",
+  "podcastSupportComingSoon": "Soporte de podcasts próximamente",
+  "playlist": "Lista de reproducción",
+  "connectionError": "Error de conexión",
+  "twoColumnGrid": "Cuadrícula de 2 columnas",
+  "threeColumnGrid": "Cuadrícula de 3 columnas",
+  "fromProviders": "De proveedores",
+  "resume": "Continuar",
+  "about": "Acerca de",
+  "inProgress": "En progreso",
+  "narratedBy": "Narrado por {narrators}",
+  "@narratedBy": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "narrators": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "unknownNarrator": "Narrador desconocido",
+  "unknownAuthor": "Autor desconocido",
+  "loadingChapters": "Cargando capítulos...",
+  "noChapterInfoAvailable": "No hay información de capítulos disponible",
+  "percentComplete": "{percent}% completado",
+  "@percentComplete": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "percent": {
+        "type": "int"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "theAudioDbApiKey": "Clave API de TheAudioDB",
+  "theAudioDbApiKeyHint": "Usa \"2\" para nivel gratuito o clave premium",
+  "audiobookLibraries": "Bibliotecas de audiolibros",
+  "chooseAudiobookLibraries": "Elige qué bibliotecas de Audiobookshelf incluir",
+  "unknownLibrary": "Biblioteca desconocida",
+  "noSeriesFound": "No se encontraron series",
+  "ensembleBugReport": "Informe de errores de Ensemble",
+  "byOwner": "Por {owner}",
+  "@byOwner": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "owner": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "noSeriesAvailable": "No hay series disponibles en tu biblioteca de audiolibros.\nDesliza para actualizar.",
+  "pullToLoadSeries": "Desliza hacia abajo para cargar series\ndesde Music Assistant",
+  "search": "Buscar",
+  "metadataApisDescription": "Las imágenes de artistas se obtienen automáticamente de Deezer. Añade claves API a continuación para biografías de artistas y descripciones de álbumes.",
+  "lastFmApiKey": "Clave API de Last.fm",
+  "lastFmApiKeyHint": "Obtén una clave gratuita en last.fm/api",
+  "swipeToSwitchDevice": "Desliza para cambiar dispositivo",
+  "chapterNumber": "Capítulo {number}",
+  "@chapterNumber": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "number": {
+        "type": "int"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "pcmAudio": "Audio PCM",
+  "playOn": "Reproducir en...",
+  "addAlbumToQueueOn": "Añadir álbum a la cola en...",
+  "addToQueueOn": "Añadir a la cola en...",
+  "startRadioOn": "Iniciar radio de {name} en...",
+  "@startRadioOn": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "name": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "book": "libro",
+  "audiobookSingular": "audiolibro",
+  "trackCount": "{count} {count, plural, =1{canción} other{canciones}}",
+  "@trackCount": {
+    "placeholders": {
+      "count": {
+        "type": "int"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "materialYouDescription": "Usar colores del sistema (Android 12+)",
+  "accentColor": "Color de acento",
+  "players": "Dispositivos",
+  "preferLocalPlayer": "Preferir dispositivo local",
+  "preferLocalPlayerDescription": "Seleccionar siempre este dispositivo primero cuando esté disponible",
+  "smartSortPlayers": "Orden inteligente",
+  "smartSortPlayersDescription": "Ordenar por estado (reproduciendo, encendido, apagado) en lugar de alfabéticamente",
+  "playerStateUnavailable": "No disponible",
+  "playerStateOff": "Apagado",
+  "playerStateIdle": "Inactivo",
+  "playerStateExternalSource": "Fuente Externa",
+  "playerSelected": "Seleccionado",
+  "actionQueuedForSync": "Se sincronizará cuando esté en línea",
+  "pendingOfflineActions": "{count} sincronización pendiente",
+  "hintsAndTips": "Consejos y Sugerencias",
+  "showHints": "Mostrar Sugerencias",
+  "showHintsDescription": "Mostrar consejos útiles para descubrir funciones",
+  "pullToSelectPlayers": "Desliza para seleccionar dispositivos",
+  "holdToSync": "Mantén presionado un dispositivo para sincronizar"
+}

lib/main.dart

@@ -3,11 +3,17 @@ import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
 import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
 import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
 import 'package:audio_service/audio_service.dart';
+import 'package:flutter_localizations/flutter_localizations.dart';
+import 'l10n/app_localizations.dart';
+import 'providers/locale_provider.dart';
 import 'providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import 'providers/navigation_provider.dart';
 import 'screens/home_screen.dart';
 import 'screens/login_screen.dart';
 import 'services/settings_service.dart';
+import 'services/database_service.dart';
+import 'services/profile_service.dart';
+import 'services/sync_service.dart';
 import 'services/audio/massiv_audio_handler.dart';
 import 'services/auth/auth_manager.dart';
 import 'services/debug_logger.dart';
@@ -27,6 +33,17 @@ final _logger = DebugLogger();
 Future<void> main() async {
   WidgetsFlutterBinding.ensureInitialized();
 
+  // Initialize local database
+  await DatabaseService.instance.initialize();
+  _logger.log('💾 Database initialized');
+
+  // Migrate existing ownerName to profile (one-time for existing users)
+  await ProfileService.instance.migrateFromOwnerName();
+
+  // Load library from cache for instant startup
+  await SyncService.instance.loadFromCache();
+  _logger.log('📦 Library cache loaded');
+
   // Create auth manager for streaming headers
   final authManager = AuthManager();
 
@@ -73,6 +90,7 @@ class MusicAssistantApp extends StatefulWidget {
 class _MusicAssistantAppState extends State<MusicAssistantApp> with WidgetsBindingObserver {
   late MusicAssistantProvider _musicProvider;
   late ThemeProvider _themeProvider;
+  late LocaleProvider _localeProvider;
   final _hardwareVolumeService = HardwareVolumeService();
   StreamSubscription? _volumeUpSub;
   StreamSubscription? _volumeDownSub;
@@ -87,6 +105,7 @@ class _MusicAssistantAppState extends State<MusicAssistantApp> with WidgetsBindi
     super.initState();
     _musicProvider = MusicAssistantProvider();
     _themeProvider = ThemeProvider();
+    _localeProvider = LocaleProvider();
     WidgetsBinding.instance.addObserver(this);
     _initHardwareVolumeControl();
     // Listen to player selection changes to toggle volume interception
@@ -153,11 +172,20 @@ class _MusicAssistantAppState extends State<MusicAssistantApp> with WidgetsBindi
   @override
   Future<bool> didPopRoute() async {
     // Intercept back button at app level - runs BEFORE Navigator processes it
-    // If player is expanded, collapse it and consume the back gesture
+    // Priority order: device list > expanded player > normal navigation
+
+    // Device list has highest priority - dismiss it first
+    if (GlobalPlayerOverlay.isPlayerRevealVisible) {
+      GlobalPlayerOverlay.dismissPlayerReveal();
+      return true; // We handled it, don't let Navigator process it
+    }
+
+    // Then check expanded player
     if (GlobalPlayerOverlay.isPlayerExpanded) {
       GlobalPlayerOverlay.collapsePlayer();
       return true; // We handled it, don't let Navigator process it
     }
+
     // Let Navigator handle the back gesture normally
     return super.didPopRoute();
   }
@@ -183,9 +211,10 @@ class _MusicAssistantAppState extends State<MusicAssistantApp> with WidgetsBindi
       providers: [
         ChangeNotifierProvider.value(value: _musicProvider),
         ChangeNotifierProvider.value(value: _themeProvider),
+        ChangeNotifierProvider.value(value: _localeProvider),
       ],
-      child: Consumer<ThemeProvider>(
-        builder: (context, themeProvider, _) {
+      child: Consumer2<ThemeProvider, LocaleProvider>(
+        builder: (context, themeProvider, localeProvider, _) {
           return FutureBuilder<(ColorScheme, ColorScheme)?>(
             future: themeProvider.useMaterialTheme
                 ? SystemThemeHelper.getSystemColorSchemes()
@@ -201,9 +230,9 @@ class _MusicAssistantAppState extends State<MusicAssistantApp> with WidgetsBindi
                 lightColorScheme = light;
                 darkColorScheme = dark;
               } else {
-                // Use brand color schemes
-                lightColorScheme = brandLightColorScheme;
-                darkColorScheme = brandDarkColorScheme;
+                // Use custom color from theme provider
+                lightColorScheme = generateLightColorScheme(themeProvider.customColor);
+                darkColorScheme = generateDarkColorScheme(themeProvider.customColor);
               }
 
               return SystemUIWrapper(
@@ -214,6 +243,15 @@ class _MusicAssistantAppState extends State<MusicAssistantApp> with WidgetsBindi
                   navigatorKey: navigationProvider.navigatorKey,
                   title: 'Ensemble',
                   debugShowCheckedModeBanner: false,
+                  // Localization
+                  localizationsDelegates: const [
+                    S.delegate,
+                    GlobalMaterialLocalizations.delegate,
+                    GlobalWidgetsLocalizations.delegate,
+                    GlobalCupertinoLocalizations.delegate,
+                  ],
+                  supportedLocales: S.supportedLocales,
+                  locale: localeProvider.locale,
                   themeMode: themeProvider.themeMode,
                   theme: AppTheme.lightTheme(colorScheme: lightColorScheme),
                   darkTheme: AppTheme.darkTheme(colorScheme: darkColorScheme),
@@ -310,7 +348,16 @@ class _SystemUIWrapperState extends State<SystemUIWrapper> {
   }
 }
 
-/// Startup widget that checks if user is logged in and auto-connects
+/// Startup widget that checks if user is logged in and auto-connects.
+///
+/// CRITICAL: This widget is the single source of truth for the startup transition.
+/// It loads settings FIRST (before connection), then waits for the appropriate
+/// conditions before showing HomeScreen. This eliminates the race condition between
+/// AppStartup and GlobalPlayerOverlay that caused the home screen flash.
+///
+/// For first-time users: Holds dark screen until connected + player selected,
+/// so the welcome overlay can appear seamlessly.
+/// For returning users: Transitions as soon as connection is established.
 class AppStartup extends StatefulWidget {
   const AppStartup({super.key});
 
@@ -323,9 +370,32 @@ class _AppStartupState extends State<AppStartup> {
   String? _savedServerUrl;
   bool _connectionAttempted = false;
 
+  // Welcome system state - loaded FIRST before connection check
+  bool _settingsLoaded = false;
+  bool _hasCompletedOnboarding = true; // Default to true (no welcome needed)
+
   @override
   void initState() {
     super.initState();
+    _loadSettingsFirst();
+  }
+
+  /// Load settings BEFORE checking connection.
+  /// This ensures we know if this is a first-time user before transitioning.
+  Future<void> _loadSettingsFirst() async {
+    // Load onboarding state first - this is critical for determining
+    // when to transition to HomeScreen
+    _hasCompletedOnboarding = await SettingsService.getHasCompletedOnboarding();
+
+    if (!mounted) return;
+
+    setState(() {
+      _settingsLoaded = true;
+    });
+
+    _logger.log('🚀 AppStartup: Settings loaded, hasCompletedOnboarding=$_hasCompletedOnboarding');
+
+    // Now check connection
     _checkAndConnect();
   }
 
@@ -350,14 +420,30 @@ class _AppStartupState extends State<AppStartup> {
       // Just wait for it to complete or timeout
       _logger.log('🚀 AppStartup: Waiting for provider auto-connection to $serverUrl');
 
+      // For first-time users, we need to wait for both connection AND player selection
+      // so the welcome overlay can appear immediately without home screen flash.
+      // For returning users, just wait for connection.
+      final needsWelcome = !_hasCompletedOnboarding;
+
       // Give the provider time to connect (it restores credentials and connects in _initialize)
       // Check connection state periodically
       for (var i = 0; i < 20; i++) {
         await Future.delayed(const Duration(milliseconds: 250));
+
+        if (needsWelcome) {
+          // First-time user: wait for connection + player selection
+          if (provider.isConnected && provider.selectedPlayer != null) {
+            _logger.log('🚀 AppStartup: First-time user ready (connected + player selected)');
+            break;
+          }
+        } else {
+          // Returning user: just wait for connection
           if (provider.isConnected) {
             _logger.log('🚀 AppStartup: Connection established');
             break;
           }
+        }
+
         if (provider.connectionState == MAConnectionState.error) {
           _logger.log('🚀 AppStartup: Connection failed with error');
           break;
@@ -384,7 +470,8 @@ class _AppStartupState extends State<AppStartup> {
   @override
   Widget build(BuildContext context) {
     // Show loading while checking settings or connecting
-    if (!_connectionAttempted || _isConnecting) {
+    // CRITICAL: Don't transition until settings are loaded - this prevents the race
+    if (!_settingsLoaded || !_connectionAttempted || _isConnecting) {
       return Scaffold(
         backgroundColor: const Color(0xFF1a1a1a),
         body: Center(

lib/models/media_item.dart

@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@ enum MediaType {
   track,
   playlist,
   radio,
+  audiobook,
+  chapter,
+  podcast,
+  podcastEpisode,
 }
 
 class ProviderMapping {
@@ -106,7 +110,8 @@ class MediaItem {
       'media_type': mediaType.name,
       if (sortName != null) 'sort_name': sortName,
       if (uri != null) 'uri': uri,
-      if (providerMappings != null) 'provider_mappings': providerMappings,
+      if (providerMappings != null)
+        'provider_mappings': providerMappings!.map((m) => m.toJson()).toList(),
       if (metadata != null) 'metadata': metadata,
       if (favorite != null) 'favorite': favorite,
       if (position != null) 'position': position,
@@ -140,11 +145,15 @@ class Artist extends MediaItem {
       favorite: item.favorite,
     );
   }
+
+  @override
+  Map<String, dynamic> toJson() => super.toJson();
 }
 
 class Album extends MediaItem {
   final List<Artist>? artists;
   final String? albumType;
+  final int? year;
 
   Album({
     required super.itemId,
@@ -152,6 +161,7 @@ class Album extends MediaItem {
     required super.name,
     this.artists,
     this.albumType,
+    this.year,
     super.sortName,
     super.uri,
     super.providerMappings,
@@ -161,6 +171,15 @@ class Album extends MediaItem {
 
   factory Album.fromJson(Map<String, dynamic> json) {
     final item = MediaItem.fromJson(json);
+    // Parse year - can be int or null
+    int? year;
+    final yearValue = json['year'];
+    if (yearValue is int) {
+      year = yearValue;
+    } else if (yearValue is String) {
+      year = int.tryParse(yearValue);
+    }
+
     return Album(
       itemId: item.itemId,
       provider: item.provider,
@@ -169,6 +188,7 @@ class Album extends MediaItem {
           ?.map((e) => Artist.fromJson(e as Map<String, dynamic>))
           .toList(),
       albumType: json['album_type'] as String?,
+      year: year,
       sortName: item.sortName,
       uri: item.uri,
       providerMappings: item.providerMappings,
@@ -179,6 +199,28 @@ class Album extends MediaItem {
 
   String get artistsString =>
       artists?.map((a) => a.name).join(', ') ?? 'Unknown Artist';
+
+  /// Get album name with year appended (e.g., "Album Name (2023)")
+  String get nameWithYear {
+    return year != null ? '$name ($year)' : name;
+  }
+
+  /// Check if this album is in the user's library
+  bool get inLibrary {
+    if (provider == 'library') return true;
+    return providerMappings?.any((m) => m.providerInstance == 'library') ?? false;
+  }
+
+  @override
+  Map<String, dynamic> toJson() {
+    final json = super.toJson();
+    if (artists != null) {
+      json['artists'] = artists!.map((a) => a.toJson()).toList();
+    }
+    if (albumType != null) json['album_type'] = albumType;
+    if (year != null) json['year'] = year;
+    return json;
+  }
 }
 
 class Track extends MediaItem {
@@ -224,6 +266,16 @@ class Track extends MediaItem {
 
   String get artistsString =>
       artists?.map((a) => a.name).join(', ') ?? 'Unknown Artist';
+
+  @override
+  Map<String, dynamic> toJson() {
+    final json = super.toJson();
+    if (artists != null) {
+      json['artists'] = artists!.map((a) => a.toJson()).toList();
+    }
+    if (album != null) json['album'] = album!.toJson();
+    return json;
+  }
 }
 
 class Playlist extends MediaItem {
@@ -262,3 +314,363 @@ class Playlist extends MediaItem {
     );
   }
 }
+
+class Chapter {
+  final int chapterNumber;
+  final int positionMs;
+  final String title;
+  final Duration? duration;
+
+  Chapter({
+    required this.chapterNumber,
+    required this.positionMs,
+    required this.title,
+    this.duration,
+  });
+
+  factory Chapter.fromJson(Map<String, dynamic> json) {
+    // MA API returns chapters with format:
+    // {position: 1, name: "Opening Credits", start: 0.0, end: 17.6}
+    // We need to handle both this format and potential others
+
+    // Get chapter number (MA uses 'position' for chapter number)
+    int chapterNum = 0;
+    if (json['position'] is int) {
+      chapterNum = json['position'] as int;
+    } else if (json['chapter_number'] is int) {
+      chapterNum = json['chapter_number'] as int;
+    } else if (json['chapter_id'] is int) {
+      chapterNum = json['chapter_id'] as int;
+    }
+
+    // Get position in milliseconds (MA uses 'start' in seconds)
+    int posMs = 0;
+    if (json['start'] != null) {
+      // MA provides start time in seconds (can be double)
+      posMs = ((json['start'] as num) * 1000).toInt();
+    } else if (json['position_ms'] != null) {
+      posMs = json['position_ms'] as int;
+    }
+
+    // Get title (MA uses 'name')
+    String title = json['name'] as String? ??
+                   json['title'] as String? ??
+                   'Chapter $chapterNum';
+
+    // Calculate duration from start/end if available
+    Duration? dur;
+    if (json['start'] != null && json['end'] != null) {
+      final startSec = (json['start'] as num).toDouble();
+      final endSec = (json['end'] as num).toDouble();
+      dur = Duration(milliseconds: ((endSec - startSec) * 1000).toInt());
+    } else if (json['duration'] != null) {
+      dur = Duration(seconds: (json['duration'] as num).toInt());
+    }
+
+    return Chapter(
+      chapterNumber: chapterNum,
+      positionMs: posMs,
+      title: title,
+      duration: dur,
+    );
+  }
+
+  Map<String, dynamic> toJson() {
+    return {
+      'chapter_number': chapterNumber,
+      'position_ms': positionMs,
+      'title': title,
+      if (duration != null) 'duration': duration!.inSeconds,
+    };
+  }
+}
+
+class Audiobook extends MediaItem {
+  final List<Artist>? authors;
+  final List<Artist>? narrators;
+  final String? publisher;
+  final String? description;
+  final int? year;
+  final List<Chapter>? chapters;
+  final int? resumePositionMs;
+  final bool? fullyPlayed;
+  /// Browse order from API - used as fallback for series sequencing
+  final int? browseOrder;
+
+  Audiobook({
+    required super.itemId,
+    required super.provider,
+    required super.name,
+    this.authors,
+    this.narrators,
+    this.publisher,
+    this.description,
+    this.year,
+    this.chapters,
+    this.resumePositionMs,
+    this.fullyPlayed,
+    this.browseOrder,
+    super.sortName,
+    super.uri,
+    super.providerMappings,
+    super.metadata,
+    super.favorite,
+    super.duration,
+  }) : super(mediaType: MediaType.audiobook);
+
+  factory Audiobook.fromJson(Map<String, dynamic> json) {
+    final item = MediaItem.fromJson(json);
+
+    // Parse year
+    int? year;
+    final yearValue = json['year'];
+    if (yearValue is int) {
+      year = yearValue;
+    } else if (yearValue is String) {
+      year = int.tryParse(yearValue);
+    }
+
+    // Helper to parse authors/narrators that can be either strings or Artist objects
+    List<Artist>? parseArtistList(dynamic data) {
+      if (data == null) return null;
+      if (data is! List) return null;
+
+      return data.map((e) {
+        if (e is String) {
+          // MA returns just the name as a string
+          return Artist(
+            itemId: '',
+            provider: 'library',
+            name: e,
+          );
+        } else if (e is Map<String, dynamic>) {
+          // Full Artist object
+          return Artist.fromJson(e);
+        }
+        return Artist(itemId: '', provider: 'library', name: 'Unknown');
+      }).toList();
+    }
+
+    // Parse chapters - check top level first, then metadata
+    List<Chapter>? chapters;
+    final metadata = json['metadata'] as Map<String, dynamic>?;
+
+    dynamic chaptersData = json['chapters'];
+    if (chaptersData == null && metadata != null) {
+      chaptersData = metadata['chapters'];
+    }
+
+    if (chaptersData is List && chaptersData.isNotEmpty) {
+      chapters = chaptersData
+          .map((e) => Chapter.fromJson(e as Map<String, dynamic>))
+          .toList();
+    }
+
+    // Parse description - check top level first, then metadata
+    String? description = json['description'] as String?;
+    if (description == null && metadata != null) {
+      description = metadata['description'] as String?;
+    }
+
+    return Audiobook(
+      itemId: item.itemId,
+      provider: item.provider,
+      name: item.name,
+      authors: parseArtistList(json['authors']),
+      narrators: parseArtistList(json['narrators']),
+      publisher: json['publisher'] as String?,
+      description: description,
+      year: year,
+      chapters: chapters,
+      resumePositionMs: json['resume_position_ms'] as int?,
+      fullyPlayed: json['fully_played'] as bool?,
+      browseOrder: json['_browse_order'] as int?,
+      sortName: item.sortName,
+      uri: item.uri,
+      providerMappings: item.providerMappings,
+      metadata: item.metadata,
+      favorite: item.favorite,
+      duration: item.duration,
+    );
+  }
+
+  String get authorsString =>
+      authors?.map((a) => a.name).join(', ') ?? 'Unknown Author';
+
+  String get narratorsString =>
+      narrators?.map((n) => n.name).join(', ') ?? 'Unknown Narrator';
+
+  /// Get progress as a percentage (0.0 to 1.0)
+  double get progress {
+    if (fullyPlayed == true) return 1.0;
+    if (resumePositionMs == null || duration == null) return 0.0;
+    final totalMs = duration!.inMilliseconds;
+    if (totalMs == 0) return 0.0;
+    return (resumePositionMs! / totalMs).clamp(0.0, 1.0);
+  }
+
+  /// Get series sequence number from metadata (for sorting within a series)
+  /// Tries various metadata fields commonly used by audiobook providers
+  double? get seriesSequence {
+    // First try the parent's position field (used by MA browse results)
+    if (position != null) return position!.toDouble();
+
+    // Try extracting number from sort_name (e.g., "01 - Book Title" or "Book 1")
+    if (sortName != null && sortName!.isNotEmpty) {
+      // Try to extract leading number
+      final match = RegExp(r'^(\d+)').firstMatch(sortName!);
+      if (match != null) {
+        return double.tryParse(match.group(1)!);
+      }
+      // Try to extract "Book N" pattern
+      final bookMatch = RegExp(r'[Bb]ook\s*(\d+)').firstMatch(sortName!);
+      if (bookMatch != null) {
+        return double.tryParse(bookMatch.group(1)!);
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Try extracting from the name itself
+    final nameMatch = RegExp(r'^(\d+)').firstMatch(name);
+    if (nameMatch != null) {
+      return double.tryParse(nameMatch.group(1)!);
+    }
+    final bookNameMatch = RegExp(r'[Bb]ook\s*(\d+)').firstMatch(name);
+    if (bookNameMatch != null) {
+      return double.tryParse(bookNameMatch.group(1)!);
+    }
+
+    if (metadata == null) return null;
+
+    // Try common metadata fields for series sequence
+    final seq = metadata!['sequence'] ??
+                metadata!['series_sequence'] ??
+                metadata!['series_number'] ??
+                metadata!['position'] ??
+                metadata!['sort_order'] ??
+                metadata!['order'];
+
+    if (seq is num) return seq.toDouble();
+    if (seq is String) return double.tryParse(seq);
+
+    // Check if there's a series object with sequence
+    final series = metadata!['series'];
+    if (series is Map) {
+      final seriesSeq = series['sequence'] ?? series['number'] ?? series['order'];
+      if (seriesSeq is num) return seriesSeq.toDouble();
+      if (seriesSeq is String) return double.tryParse(seriesSeq);
+    }
+    if (series is List && series.isNotEmpty) {
+      final first = series.first;
+      if (first is Map) {
+        final seriesSeq = first['sequence'] ?? first['number'] ?? first['order'];
+        if (seriesSeq is num) return seriesSeq.toDouble();
+        if (seriesSeq is String) return double.tryParse(seriesSeq);
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Last resort: use browse order from API (preserves MA/Audiobookshelf order)
+    if (browseOrder != null) return browseOrder!.toDouble();
+
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  @override
+  Map<String, dynamic> toJson() {
+    final json = super.toJson();
+    if (authors != null) {
+      json['authors'] = authors!.map((a) => a.toJson()).toList();
+    }
+    if (narrators != null) {
+      json['narrators'] = narrators!.map((n) => n.toJson()).toList();
+    }
+    if (publisher != null) json['publisher'] = publisher;
+    if (description != null) json['description'] = description;
+    if (year != null) json['year'] = year;
+    if (chapters != null) {
+      json['chapters'] = chapters!.map((c) => c.toJson()).toList();
+    }
+    if (resumePositionMs != null) json['resume_position_ms'] = resumePositionMs;
+    if (fullyPlayed != null) json['fully_played'] = fullyPlayed;
+    if (browseOrder != null) json['_browse_order'] = browseOrder;
+    return json;
+  }
+}
+
+/// Represents a browseable folder in Music Assistant (providers, series, authors, etc.)
+class BrowseFolder {
+  final String path;
+  final String name;
+  final String? label;
+  final String? thumbnailUrl;
+  final bool canExpand;
+  final List<MediaItem>? items;
+
+  BrowseFolder({
+    required this.path,
+    required this.name,
+    this.label,
+    this.thumbnailUrl,
+    this.canExpand = true,
+    this.items,
+  });
+
+  factory BrowseFolder.fromJson(Map<String, dynamic> json) {
+    // MA returns either a BrowseFolder or a MediaItem
+    // BrowseFolder has 'path' and 'name', MediaItem has 'item_id' and 'media_type'
+    return BrowseFolder(
+      path: json['path'] as String? ?? json['uri'] as String? ?? '',
+      name: json['name'] as String? ?? json['label'] as String? ?? 'Unknown',
+      label: json['label'] as String?,
+      thumbnailUrl: _extractThumbnail(json),
+      canExpand: json['can_expand'] as bool? ?? true,
+    );
+  }
+
+  static String? _extractThumbnail(Map<String, dynamic> json) {
+    // Check for image in metadata
+    final metadata = json['metadata'] as Map<String, dynamic>?;
+    if (metadata != null) {
+      final images = metadata['images'] as List<dynamic>?;
+      if (images != null && images.isNotEmpty) {
+        final first = images.first as Map<String, dynamic>;
+        return first['path'] as String?;
+      }
+    }
+    // Check for direct thumbnail
+    return json['thumbnail'] as String? ?? json['image'] as String?;
+  }
+}
+
+/// Represents an audiobook series
+class AudiobookSeries {
+  final String id;
+  final String name;
+  final String? thumbnailUrl;
+  final List<Audiobook>? books;
+  final int? bookCount;
+
+  AudiobookSeries({
+    required this.id,
+    required this.name,
+    this.thumbnailUrl,
+    this.books,
+    this.bookCount,
+  });
+
+  factory AudiobookSeries.fromBrowseFolder(BrowseFolder folder) {
+    return AudiobookSeries(
+      id: folder.path,
+      name: folder.name,
+      thumbnailUrl: folder.thumbnailUrl,
+    );
+  }
+
+  factory AudiobookSeries.fromJson(Map<String, dynamic> json) {
+    return AudiobookSeries(
+      id: json['path'] as String? ?? json['id'] as String? ?? '',
+      name: json['name'] as String? ?? json['label'] as String? ?? 'Unknown Series',
+      thumbnailUrl: BrowseFolder._extractThumbnail(json),
+      bookCount: json['book_count'] as int?,
+    );
+  }
+}

lib/models/player.dart

@@ -12,6 +12,10 @@ class Player {
   final bool? volumeMuted;
   final double? elapsedTime; // Seconds elapsed in current track
   final double? elapsedTimeLastUpdated; // Unix timestamp when elapsed_time was last updated
+  final List<String>? groupMembers; // List of player IDs in sync group (includes self)
+  final String? syncedTo; // Player ID this player is synced to (null if leader or not synced)
+  final String? activeSource; // The currently active source for this player
+  final bool isExternalSource; // True when an external source (optical, Spotify, etc.) is active
 
   Player({
     required this.playerId,
@@ -25,13 +29,60 @@ class Player {
     this.volumeMuted,
     this.elapsedTime,
     this.elapsedTimeLastUpdated,
+    this.groupMembers,
+    this.syncedTo,
+    this.activeSource,
+    this.isExternalSource = false,
   });
 
+  /// Create a copy of this Player with some fields replaced
+  Player copyWith({
+    String? playerId,
+    String? name,
+    String? provider,
+    bool? available,
+    bool? powered,
+    String? state,
+    String? currentItemId,
+    int? volumeLevel,
+    bool? volumeMuted,
+    double? elapsedTime,
+    double? elapsedTimeLastUpdated,
+    List<String>? groupMembers,
+    String? syncedTo,
+    String? activeSource,
+    bool? isExternalSource,
+  }) {
+    return Player(
+      playerId: playerId ?? this.playerId,
+      name: name ?? this.name,
+      provider: provider ?? this.provider,
+      available: available ?? this.available,
+      powered: powered ?? this.powered,
+      state: state ?? this.state,
+      currentItemId: currentItemId ?? this.currentItemId,
+      volumeLevel: volumeLevel ?? this.volumeLevel,
+      volumeMuted: volumeMuted ?? this.volumeMuted,
+      elapsedTime: elapsedTime ?? this.elapsedTime,
+      elapsedTimeLastUpdated: elapsedTimeLastUpdated ?? this.elapsedTimeLastUpdated,
+      groupMembers: groupMembers ?? this.groupMembers,
+      syncedTo: syncedTo ?? this.syncedTo,
+      activeSource: activeSource ?? this.activeSource,
+      isExternalSource: isExternalSource ?? this.isExternalSource,
+    );
+  }
+
   // Derived properties
   bool get isPlaying => state == 'playing';
   bool get isMuted => volumeMuted ?? false;
   int get volume => volumeLevel ?? 0;
 
+  // Group properties
+  // A player is grouped if it's a leader with members OR a child synced to another
+  bool get isGrouped => (groupMembers != null && groupMembers!.length > 1) || syncedTo != null;
+  bool get isGroupLeader => groupMembers != null && groupMembers!.length > 1 && syncedTo == null;
+  bool get isGroupChild => syncedTo != null;
+
   // Track when this Player object was created (for local interpolation fallback)
   static final Map<String, double> _playerCreationTimes = {};
 
@@ -135,6 +186,56 @@ class Player {
     elapsedTime ??= topLevelElapsedTime;
     elapsedTimeLastUpdated ??= topLevelLastUpdated;
 
+    // Parse group members - MA returns this as a list of player IDs
+    final groupMembersList = json['group_members'] as List<dynamic>?;
+    final groupMembers = groupMembersList?.map((e) => e.toString()).toList();
+
+    // Parse synced_to - the player ID this player is synced to
+    final syncedTo = json['synced_to'] as String?;
+
+    // Parse active_source - the currently active source for this player
+    final activeSource = json['active_source'] as String?;
+
+    // Detect external source (optical, Spotify, AirPlay, etc.)
+    // External sources have non-MA URIs and often media_type='unknown'
+    bool isExternalSource = false;
+    if (json.containsKey('current_media')) {
+      final currentMedia = json['current_media'] as Map<String, dynamic>?;
+      if (currentMedia != null) {
+        final uri = currentMedia['uri'] as String?;
+        final mediaType = currentMedia['media_type'] as String?;
+
+        // External source indicators:
+        // 1. URI is a simple identifier like 'optical', 'line_in', 'bluetooth', 'hdmi'
+        // 2. URI starts with external protocols: 'spotify://', 'airplay://', etc.
+        // 3. Media type is 'unknown' (MA doesn't recognize the source)
+        if (uri != null) {
+          final uriLower = uri.toLowerCase();
+          // Simple external source identifiers (no :// or /)
+          final isSimpleExternalId = !uri.contains('://') && !uri.contains('/') &&
+              (uriLower == 'optical' || uriLower == 'line_in' || uriLower == 'bluetooth' ||
+               uriLower == 'hdmi' || uriLower == 'tv' || uriLower == 'aux' ||
+               uriLower == 'coaxial' || uriLower == 'toslink');
+          // External streaming protocols
+          final isExternalProtocol = uriLower.startsWith('spotify://') ||
+              uriLower.startsWith('airplay://') ||
+              uriLower.startsWith('cast://') ||
+              uriLower.startsWith('bluetooth://');
+
+          isExternalSource = isSimpleExternalId || isExternalProtocol;
+        }
+
+        // Also check media_type - 'unknown' often indicates external source
+        if (!isExternalSource && mediaType == 'unknown') {
+          // If media_type is unknown and URI doesn't look like MA content, it's external
+          final uri = currentMedia['uri'] as String?;
+          if (uri != null && !uri.startsWith('library://') && !uri.contains('://track/')) {
+            isExternalSource = true;
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+
     return Player(
       playerId: json['player_id'] as String,
       name: json['name'] as String,
@@ -147,6 +248,10 @@ class Player {
       volumeMuted: json['volume_muted'] as bool?,
       elapsedTime: elapsedTime,
       elapsedTimeLastUpdated: elapsedTimeLastUpdated,
+      groupMembers: groupMembers,
+      syncedTo: syncedTo,
+      activeSource: activeSource,
+      isExternalSource: isExternalSource,
     );
   }
 
@@ -163,6 +268,10 @@ class Player {
       if (volumeMuted != null) 'volume_muted': volumeMuted,
       if (elapsedTime != null) 'elapsed_time': elapsedTime,
       if (elapsedTimeLastUpdated != null) 'elapsed_time_last_updated': elapsedTimeLastUpdated,
+      if (groupMembers != null) 'group_members': groupMembers,
+      if (syncedTo != null) 'synced_to': syncedTo,
+      if (activeSource != null) 'active_source': activeSource,
+      'is_external_source': isExternalSource,
     };
   }
 }

lib/providers/connection_provider.dart

@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@ import 'dart:async';
 import 'package:flutter/foundation.dart';
 import '../services/music_assistant_api.dart';
 import '../services/settings_service.dart';
+import '../services/database_service.dart';
+import '../services/profile_service.dart';
 import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
 import '../services/error_handler.dart';
 import '../services/auth/auth_manager.dart';
@@ -109,7 +111,7 @@ class ConnectionProvider with ChangeNotifier {
     }
   }
 
-  /// Fetch user profile from MA and set owner name
+  /// Fetch user profile from MA and set owner name + create/activate local profile
   Future<void> _fetchAndSetUserProfileName() async {
     if (_api == null) return;
 
@@ -132,6 +134,15 @@ class ConnectionProvider with ChangeNotifier {
       if (profileName != null && profileName.isNotEmpty) {
         await SettingsService.setOwnerName(profileName);
         _logger.log('✅ Set owner name from MA profile: $profileName');
+
+        // Create/activate profile in local database
+        if (DatabaseService.instance.isInitialized && username != null) {
+          await ProfileService.instance.onMaAuthenticated(
+            username: username,
+            displayName: displayName,
+          );
+          _logger.log('✅ Local profile activated: $username');
+        }
       } else {
         _logger.log('⚠️ No valid name in profile');
       }
@@ -178,7 +189,9 @@ class ConnectionProvider with ChangeNotifier {
             _logger.log('✅ MA authentication successful');
             onAuthenticated?.call();
           } else if (state == MAConnectionState.disconnected) {
-            _cacheService.clearAll();
+            // DON'T clear caches on disconnect - keep showing cached data
+            // This allows instant UI display when app resumes or reconnects
+            // Caches will be refreshed when connection is restored
             onDisconnected?.call();
           }
         },
@@ -204,6 +217,12 @@ class ConnectionProvider with ChangeNotifier {
   Future<void> disconnect() async {
     await _api?.disconnect();
     _connectionState = MAConnectionState.disconnected;
+    // DON'T clear caches on disconnect - keep showing cached data for instant reconnect
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  /// Clear all caches and state (for logout or server change)
+  void clearCachesOnLogout() {
     _cacheService.clearAll();
     notifyListeners();
   }

lib/providers/locale_provider.dart

@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import '../services/settings_service.dart';
+
+class LocaleProvider extends ChangeNotifier {
+  Locale? _locale; // null = system default
+
+  LocaleProvider() {
+    _loadLocale();
+  }
+
+  Locale? get locale => _locale;
+
+  Future<void> _loadLocale() async {
+    final savedLocale = await SettingsService.getLocale();
+    if (savedLocale != null) {
+      _locale = Locale(savedLocale);
+    }
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  Future<void> setLocale(Locale? locale) async {
+    _locale = locale;
+    await SettingsService.saveLocale(locale?.languageCode);
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  /// Returns the display name for a locale
+  static String getDisplayName(String? languageCode, BuildContext context) {
+    switch (languageCode) {
+      case 'en':
+        return 'English';
+      case 'de':
+        return 'Deutsch';
+      case null:
+        return 'System';
+      default:
+        return languageCode;
+    }
+  }
+}

lib/providers/player_provider.dart

@@ -506,7 +506,15 @@ class PlayerProvider with ChangeNotifier {
           return false;
         }
 
-        if (nameLower == 'this device' || player.playerId.startsWith('ma_')) {
+        // Filter out MA Web UI's built-in player (provider is 'builtin_player' and starts with 'ma_')
+        // Note: We check BOTH conditions to avoid filtering snapcast/other players that may have 'ma_' prefix
+        if (player.provider == 'builtin_player' && player.playerId.startsWith('ma_')) {
+          filteredCount++;
+          return false;
+        }
+
+        // Also filter "This Device" named players without proper provider
+        if (nameLower == 'this device') {
           filteredCount++;
           return false;
         }

lib/screens/album_details_screen.dart

@@ -8,17 +8,22 @@ import '../theme/palette_helper.dart';
 import '../theme/theme_provider.dart';
 import '../services/metadata_service.dart';
 import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
+import '../services/recently_played_service.dart';
 import '../widgets/global_player_overlay.dart';
+import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 import 'artist_details_screen.dart';
 
 class AlbumDetailsScreen extends StatefulWidget {
   final Album album;
   final String? heroTagSuffix;
+  /// Initial image URL from the source (e.g., AlbumCard) for seamless hero animation
+  final String? initialImageUrl;
 
   const AlbumDetailsScreen({
     super.key,
     required this.album,
     this.heroTagSuffix,
+    this.initialImageUrl,
   });
 
   @override
@@ -35,6 +40,10 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
   int? _expandedTrackIndex;
   bool _isDescriptionExpanded = false;
   String? _albumDescription;
+  Album? _freshAlbum; // Full album data with image metadata
+
+  /// Get the best album data available (fresh with images, or widget.album as fallback)
+  Album get _displayAlbum => _freshAlbum ?? widget.album;
 
   String get _heroTagSuffix => widget.heroTagSuffix != null ? '_${widget.heroTagSuffix}' : '';
 
@@ -44,29 +53,31 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
     _isFavorite = widget.album.favorite ?? false;
     _loadTracks();
     _loadAlbumDescription();
-    _refreshFavoriteStatus();
 
-    // CRITICAL FIX: Defer color extraction until after the transition completes
-    // This prevents expensive palette extraction during hero animation
-    // Wait for the first frame to be painted, then extract colors
+    // CRITICAL FIX: Defer both fresh data loading AND color extraction until
+    // after the hero animation completes. This prevents:
+    // 1. setState with new image URL during animation → grey icon flash
+    // 2. Expensive palette extraction blocking animation frames
     WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
-      // Add small delay to ensure transition is complete
+      // 350ms matches FadeSlidePageRoute duration (300ms) + buffer
       Future.delayed(const Duration(milliseconds: 350), () {
         if (mounted) {
+          _loadFreshAlbumData();
           _extractColors();
         }
       });
     });
   }
 
-  Future<void> _refreshFavoriteStatus() async {
+  /// Load fresh album data from API to get full metadata including images
+  Future<void> _loadFreshAlbumData() async {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
     if (maProvider.api == null) return;
 
     // Need a URI to fetch fresh album data
     final albumUri = widget.album.uri;
     if (albumUri == null || albumUri.isEmpty) {
-      _logger.log('Cannot refresh favorite status: album has no URI');
+      _logger.log('Cannot load fresh album: album has no URI');
       return;
     }
 
@@ -74,17 +85,20 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
       final freshAlbum = await maProvider.api!.getAlbumByUri(albumUri);
       if (freshAlbum != null && mounted) {
         setState(() {
+          _freshAlbum = freshAlbum;
           _isFavorite = freshAlbum.favorite ?? false;
         });
+        // Re-extract colors now that we have fresh album with images
+        _extractColors();
       }
     } catch (e) {
-      _logger.log('Error refreshing favorite status: $e');
+      _logger.log('Error loading fresh album data: $e');
     }
   }
 
   Future<void> _extractColors() async {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-    final imageUrl = maProvider.getImageUrl(widget.album, size: 512);
+    final imageUrl = maProvider.getImageUrl(_displayAlbum, size: 512);
 
     if (imageUrl == null) return;
 
@@ -106,10 +120,10 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
 
   Future<void> _toggleFavorite() async {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-    if (maProvider.api == null) return;
 
     try {
       final newState = !_isFavorite;
+      bool success;
 
       if (newState) {
         // For adding: use the actual provider and itemId from provider_mappings
@@ -130,17 +144,18 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
         }
 
         _logger.log('Adding to favorites: provider=$actualProvider, itemId=$actualItemId');
-        await maProvider.api!.addToFavorites('album', actualItemId, actualProvider);
+        success = await maProvider.addToFavorites(
+          mediaType: 'album',
+          itemId: actualItemId,
+          provider: actualProvider,
+        );
       } else {
         // For removing: need the library_item_id (numeric)
-        // When provider is "library", itemId is the library ID as a string
-        // Otherwise, we need to find it from provider_mappings
         int? libraryItemId;
 
         if (widget.album.provider == 'library') {
           libraryItemId = int.tryParse(widget.album.itemId);
         } else if (widget.album.providerMappings != null) {
-          // Find the library mapping
           final libraryMapping = widget.album.providerMappings!.firstWhere(
             (m) => m.providerInstance == 'library',
             orElse: () => widget.album.providerMappings!.first,
@@ -156,9 +171,14 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
         }
 
         _logger.log('Removing from favorites: libraryItemId=$libraryItemId');
-        await maProvider.api!.removeFromFavorites('album', libraryItemId);
+        success = await maProvider.removeFromFavorites(
+          mediaType: 'album',
+          libraryItemId: libraryItemId,
+        );
       }
 
+      if (success) {
+        // Optimistically update UI regardless of online/offline state
         setState(() {
           _isFavorite = newState;
         });
@@ -167,21 +187,25 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
         maProvider.invalidateHomeCache();
 
         if (mounted) {
+          final isOffline = !maProvider.isConnected;
           ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
             SnackBar(
               content: Text(
-              _isFavorite ? 'Added to favorites' : 'Removed from favorites',
+                isOffline
+                    ? S.of(context)!.actionQueuedForSync
+                    : (_isFavorite ? S.of(context)!.addedToFavorites : S.of(context)!.removedFromFavorites),
               ),
               duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
             ),
           );
         }
+      }
     } catch (e) {
       _logger.log('Error toggling favorite: $e');
       if (mounted) {
         ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
           SnackBar(
-            content: Text('Failed to update favorite: $e'),
+            content: Text(S.of(context)!.failedToUpdateFavorite(e.toString())),
             duration: const Duration(seconds: 2),
           ),
         );
@@ -194,11 +218,11 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
 
     final track = _tracks[trackIndex];
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-    if (maProvider.api == null) return;
-
     final currentFavorite = track.favorite ?? false;
 
     try {
+      bool success;
+
       if (currentFavorite) {
         // Remove from favorites - need library_item_id
         int? libraryItemId;
@@ -215,7 +239,12 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
         }
 
         if (libraryItemId != null) {
-          await maProvider.api!.removeFromFavorites('track', libraryItemId);
+          success = await maProvider.removeFromFavorites(
+            mediaType: 'track',
+            libraryItemId: libraryItemId,
+          );
+        } else {
+          success = false;
         }
       } else {
         // Add to favorites
@@ -234,10 +263,15 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
           actualItemId = mapping.itemId;
         }
 
-        await maProvider.api!.addToFavorites('track', actualItemId, actualProvider);
+        success = await maProvider.addToFavorites(
+          mediaType: 'track',
+          itemId: actualItemId,
+          provider: actualProvider,
+        );
       }
 
-      // Update local state - create new track with toggled favorite
+      if (success) {
+        // Optimistically update local state
         setState(() {
           _tracks[trackIndex] = Track(
             itemId: track.itemId,
@@ -253,21 +287,25 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
         });
 
         if (mounted) {
+          final isOffline = !maProvider.isConnected;
           ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
             SnackBar(
               content: Text(
-              !currentFavorite ? 'Added to favorites' : 'Removed from favorites',
+                isOffline
+                    ? S.of(context)!.actionQueuedForSync
+                    : (!currentFavorite ? S.of(context)!.addedToFavorites : S.of(context)!.removedFromFavorites),
               ),
               duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
             ),
           );
         }
+      }
     } catch (e) {
       _logger.log('Error toggling track favorite: $e');
       if (mounted) {
         ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
           SnackBar(
-            content: Text('Failed to update favorite: $e'),
+            content: Text(S.of(context)!.failedToUpdateFavorite(e.toString())),
             duration: const Duration(seconds: 2),
           ),
         );
@@ -277,19 +315,49 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
 
   Future<void> _loadTracks() async {
     final provider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-    final tracks = await provider.getAlbumTracksWithCache(
-      widget.album.provider,
-      widget.album.itemId,
-    );
+    final cacheKey = '${widget.album.provider}_${widget.album.itemId}';
 
+    // 1. Show cached data immediately (if available)
+    final cachedTracks = provider.getCachedAlbumTracks(cacheKey);
+    if (cachedTracks != null && cachedTracks.isNotEmpty) {
       if (mounted) {
         setState(() {
-        _tracks = tracks;
+          _tracks = cachedTracks;
           _isLoading = false;
         });
       }
     }
 
+    // 2. Fetch fresh data in background (silent refresh)
+    try {
+      final freshTracks = await provider.getAlbumTracksWithCache(
+        widget.album.provider,
+        widget.album.itemId,
+        forceRefresh: cachedTracks != null, // Force refresh if we had cache
+      );
+
+      // 3. Update if we got different data
+      if (mounted && freshTracks.isNotEmpty) {
+        final tracksChanged = _tracks.length != freshTracks.length ||
+            (_tracks.isNotEmpty && freshTracks.isNotEmpty &&
+             _tracks.first.itemId != freshTracks.first.itemId);
+        if (tracksChanged || _tracks.isEmpty) {
+          setState(() {
+            _tracks = freshTracks;
+            _isLoading = false;
+          });
+        }
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Background refresh failed: $e');
+    }
+
+    // Ensure loading is false even if everything failed
+    if (mounted && _isLoading) {
+      setState(() => _isLoading = false);
+    }
+  }
+
   Future<void> _playAlbum() async {
     if (_tracks.isEmpty) return;
 
@@ -299,7 +367,7 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
       // Use the selected player
       final player = maProvider.selectedPlayer;
       if (player == null) {
-        _showError('No player selected');
+        _showError(S.of(context)!.noPlayerSelected);
         return;
       }
 
@@ -308,6 +376,9 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
       // Queue all tracks via Music Assistant
       await maProvider.playTracks(player.playerId, _tracks, startIndex: 0);
       _logger.log('Album queued on ${player.name}');
+
+      // Record to local recently played (per-profile)
+      RecentlyPlayedService.instance.recordAlbumPlayed(widget.album);
       // Stay on album page - mini player will appear
     } catch (e) {
       _logger.log('Error playing album: $e');
@@ -322,7 +393,7 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
       // Use the selected player
       final player = maProvider.selectedPlayer;
       if (player == null) {
-        _showError('No player selected');
+        _showError(S.of(context)!.noPlayerSelected);
         return;
       }
 
@@ -358,14 +429,14 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
           children: [
             const SizedBox(height: 16),
             Text(
-              'Add album to queue on...',
+              S.of(context)!.addAlbumToQueueOn,
               style: Theme.of(context).textTheme.titleLarge,
             ),
             const SizedBox(height: 16),
             if (players.isEmpty)
-              const Padding(
-                padding: EdgeInsets.all(32.0),
-                child: Text('No players available'),
+              Padding(
+                padding: const EdgeInsets.all(32.0),
+                child: Text(S.of(context)!.noPlayersAvailable),
               )
             else
               Flexible(
@@ -393,9 +464,9 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
                           _logger.log('Album added to queue on ${player.name}');
                           if (mounted) {
                             ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-                              const SnackBar(
-                                content: Text('Album added to queue'),
-                                duration: Duration(seconds: 1),
+                              SnackBar(
+                                content: Text(S.of(context)!.albumAddedToQueue),
+                                duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
                               ),
                             );
                           }
@@ -438,14 +509,14 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
           children: [
             const SizedBox(height: 16),
             Text(
-              'Add to queue on...',
+              S.of(context)!.addToQueueOn,
               style: Theme.of(context).textTheme.titleLarge,
             ),
             const SizedBox(height: 16),
             if (players.isEmpty)
-              const Padding(
-                padding: EdgeInsets.all(32.0),
-                child: Text('No players available'),
+              Padding(
+                padding: const EdgeInsets.all(32.0),
+                child: Text(S.of(context)!.noPlayersAvailable),
               )
             else
               Flexible(
@@ -472,9 +543,9 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
                           );
                           if (mounted) {
                             ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-                              const SnackBar(
-                                content: Text('Tracks added to queue'),
-                                duration: Duration(seconds: 1),
+                              SnackBar(
+                                content: Text(S.of(context)!.tracksAddedToQueue),
+                                duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
                               ),
                             );
                           }
@@ -545,13 +616,57 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
     }
   }
 
+  /// Show fullscreen album art overlay
+  void _showFullscreenArt(String? imageUrl) {
+    if (imageUrl == null) return;
+
+    Navigator.of(context).push(
+      PageRouteBuilder(
+        opaque: false,
+        barrierColor: Colors.black87,
+        barrierDismissible: true,
+        pageBuilder: (context, animation, secondaryAnimation) {
+          return FadeTransition(
+            opacity: animation,
+            child: GestureDetector(
+              onTap: () => Navigator.of(context).pop(),
+              onVerticalDragEnd: (details) {
+                if (details.primaryVelocity != null && details.primaryVelocity!.abs() > 300) {
+                  Navigator.of(context).pop();
+                }
+              },
+              child: Scaffold(
+                backgroundColor: Colors.transparent,
+                body: Center(
+                  child: InteractiveViewer(
+                    minScale: 0.5,
+                    maxScale: 3.0,
+                    child: CachedNetworkImage(
+                      imageUrl: imageUrl,
+                      fit: BoxFit.contain,
+                      memCacheWidth: 1024,
+                      memCacheHeight: 1024,
+                    ),
+                  ),
+                ),
+              ),
+            ),
+          );
+        },
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
   @override
   Widget build(BuildContext context) {
     // CRITICAL FIX: Use select() instead of watch() to reduce rebuilds
     // Only rebuild when specific properties change, not on every provider update
-    final imageUrl = context.select<MusicAssistantProvider, String?>(
-      (provider) => provider.getImageUrl(widget.album, size: 512),
+    // Use _displayAlbum which has fresh data with images if available
+    final providerImageUrl = context.select<MusicAssistantProvider, String?>(
+      (provider) => provider.getImageUrl(_displayAlbum, size: 512),
     );
+    // Use initialImageUrl as fallback for seamless hero animation
+    final imageUrl = providerImageUrl ?? widget.initialImageUrl;
     final adaptiveTheme = context.select<ThemeProvider, bool>(
       (provider) => provider.adaptiveTheme,
     );
@@ -607,7 +722,9 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
                 mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.center,
                 children: [
                   const SizedBox(height: 60),
-                  Hero(
+                  GestureDetector(
+                    onTap: () => _showFullscreenArt(imageUrl),
+                    child: Hero(
                       tag: HeroTags.albumCover + (widget.album.uri ?? widget.album.itemId) + _heroTagSuffix,
                       child: Container(
                         width: 280, // Increased size
@@ -638,6 +755,7 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
                             : null,
                       ),
                     ),
+                  ),
                 ],
               ),
             ),
@@ -653,7 +771,7 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
                     child: Material(
                       color: Colors.transparent,
                       child: Text(
-                        widget.album.name,
+                        widget.album.nameWithYear,
                         style: textTheme.headlineMedium?.copyWith(
                           color: colorScheme.onBackground,
                           fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
@@ -715,7 +833,7 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
                           child: ElevatedButton.icon(
                             onPressed: _isLoading || _tracks.isEmpty ? null : _playAlbum,
                             icon: const Icon(Icons.play_arrow_rounded),
-                            label: const Text('Play'),
+                            label: Text(S.of(context)!.play),
                             style: ElevatedButton.styleFrom(
                               backgroundColor: colorScheme.primary,
                               foregroundColor: colorScheme.onPrimary,
@@ -789,7 +907,7 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
                   ),
                   const SizedBox(height: 24),
                   Text(
-                    'Tracks',
+                    S.of(context)!.tracks,
                     style: textTheme.titleLarge?.copyWith(
                       color: colorScheme.onBackground,
                       fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
@@ -810,7 +928,7 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
             SliverFillRemaining(
               child: Center(
                 child: Text(
-                  'No tracks found',
+                  S.of(context)!.noTracksFound,
                   style: TextStyle(
                     color: colorScheme.onBackground.withOpacity(0.54),
                     fontSize: 16,
@@ -960,7 +1078,7 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
                 childCount: _tracks.length,
               ),
             ),
-          const SliverToBoxAdapter(child: SizedBox(height: 140)), // Space for bottom nav + mini player
+          const SliverToBoxAdapter(child: SizedBox(height: 164)), // Space for bottom nav + mini player
         ],
       ),
       ),
@@ -1041,14 +1159,14 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
           children: [
             const SizedBox(height: 16),
             Text(
-              'Play on...',
+              S.of(context)!.playOn,
               style: Theme.of(context).textTheme.titleLarge,
             ),
             const SizedBox(height: 16),
             Expanded(
               child: players.isEmpty
-                  ? const Center(
-                      child: Text('No players available'),
+                  ? Center(
+                      child: Text(S.of(context)!.noPlayersAvailable),
                     )
                   : ListView.builder(
                       padding: EdgeInsets.only(bottom: bottomPadding + 16),

lib/screens/artist_details_screen.dart

@@ -9,8 +9,10 @@ import '../constants/hero_tags.dart';
 import '../theme/palette_helper.dart';
 import '../theme/theme_provider.dart';
 import '../services/metadata_service.dart';
+import '../services/settings_service.dart';
 import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
 import '../utils/page_transitions.dart';
+import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 
 class ArtistDetailsScreen extends StatefulWidget {
   final Artist artist;
@@ -40,6 +42,10 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
   String? _artistDescription;
   String? _artistImageUrl;
 
+  // View preferences
+  String _sortOrder = 'alpha'; // 'alpha' or 'year'
+  String _viewMode = 'grid2'; // 'grid2', 'grid3', 'list'
+
   String get _heroTagSuffix => widget.heroTagSuffix != null ? '_${widget.heroTagSuffix}' : '';
 
   @override
@@ -48,6 +54,7 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
     _isFavorite = widget.artist.favorite ?? false;
     // Use initial image URL immediately for smooth hero animation
     _artistImageUrl = widget.initialImageUrl;
+    _loadViewPreferences();
     _loadArtistAlbums();
     _loadArtistDescription();
     _refreshFavoriteStatus();
@@ -64,6 +71,66 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
     });
   }
 
+  Future<void> _loadViewPreferences() async {
+    final sortOrder = await SettingsService.getArtistAlbumsSortOrder();
+    final viewMode = await SettingsService.getArtistAlbumsViewMode();
+    if (mounted) {
+      setState(() {
+        _sortOrder = sortOrder;
+        _viewMode = viewMode;
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  void _toggleSortOrder() {
+    final newOrder = _sortOrder == 'alpha' ? 'year' : 'alpha';
+    setState(() {
+      _sortOrder = newOrder;
+      _sortAlbums();
+    });
+    SettingsService.setArtistAlbumsSortOrder(newOrder);
+  }
+
+  void _cycleViewMode() {
+    String newMode;
+    switch (_viewMode) {
+      case 'grid2':
+        newMode = 'grid3';
+        break;
+      case 'grid3':
+        newMode = 'list';
+        break;
+      default:
+        newMode = 'grid2';
+    }
+    setState(() {
+      _viewMode = newMode;
+    });
+    SettingsService.setArtistAlbumsViewMode(newMode);
+  }
+
+  void _sortAlbums() {
+    if (_sortOrder == 'year') {
+      // Sort by year ascending (oldest first), null years at end
+      _albums.sort((a, b) {
+        if (a.year == null && b.year == null) return a.name.compareTo(b.name);
+        if (a.year == null) return 1;
+        if (b.year == null) return -1;
+        return a.year!.compareTo(b.year!);
+      });
+      _providerAlbums.sort((a, b) {
+        if (a.year == null && b.year == null) return a.name.compareTo(b.name);
+        if (a.year == null) return 1;
+        if (b.year == null) return -1;
+        return a.year!.compareTo(b.year!);
+      });
+    } else {
+      // Sort alphabetically
+      _albums.sort((a, b) => a.name.toLowerCase().compareTo(b.name.toLowerCase()));
+      _providerAlbums.sort((a, b) => a.name.toLowerCase().compareTo(b.name.toLowerCase()));
+    }
+  }
+
   Future<void> _refreshFavoriteStatus() async {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
     if (maProvider.api == null) return;
@@ -88,10 +155,10 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
 
   Future<void> _toggleFavorite() async {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-    if (maProvider.api == null) return;
 
     try {
       final newState = !_isFavorite;
+      bool success;
 
       if (newState) {
         String actualProvider = widget.artist.provider;
@@ -110,7 +177,11 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
         }
 
         _logger.log('Adding artist to favorites: provider=$actualProvider, itemId=$actualItemId');
-        await maProvider.api!.addToFavorites('artist', actualItemId, actualProvider);
+        success = await maProvider.addToFavorites(
+          mediaType: 'artist',
+          itemId: actualItemId,
+          provider: actualProvider,
+        );
       } else {
         int? libraryItemId;
 
@@ -132,9 +203,13 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
         }
 
         _logger.log('Removing artist from favorites: libraryItemId=$libraryItemId');
-        await maProvider.api!.removeFromFavorites('artist', libraryItemId);
+        success = await maProvider.removeFromFavorites(
+          mediaType: 'artist',
+          libraryItemId: libraryItemId,
+        );
       }
 
+      if (success) {
         setState(() {
           _isFavorite = newState;
         });
@@ -142,21 +217,25 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
         maProvider.invalidateHomeCache();
 
         if (mounted) {
+          final isOffline = !maProvider.isConnected;
           ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
             SnackBar(
               content: Text(
-              _isFavorite ? 'Added to favorites' : 'Removed from favorites',
+                isOffline
+                    ? S.of(context)!.actionQueuedForSync
+                    : (_isFavorite ? S.of(context)!.addedToFavorites : S.of(context)!.removedFromFavorites),
               ),
               duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
             ),
           );
         }
+      }
     } catch (e) {
       _logger.log('Error toggling artist favorite: $e');
       if (mounted) {
         ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
           SnackBar(
-            content: Text('Failed to update favorite: $e'),
+            content: Text(S.of(context)!.failedToUpdateFavorite(e.toString())),
             duration: const Duration(seconds: 2),
           ),
         );
@@ -170,7 +249,7 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
 
     if (selectedPlayer == null) {
       ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-        const SnackBar(content: Text('No player selected')),
+        SnackBar(content: Text(S.of(context)!.noPlayerSelected)),
       );
       return;
     }
@@ -180,7 +259,7 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
       if (mounted) {
         ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
           SnackBar(
-            content: Text('Starting ${widget.artist.name} radio'),
+            content: Text(S.of(context)!.startingRadio(widget.artist.name)),
             duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
           ),
         );
@@ -190,7 +269,7 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
       if (mounted) {
         ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
           SnackBar(
-            content: Text('Failed to start radio: $e'),
+            content: Text(S.of(context)!.failedToStartRadio(e.toString())),
             backgroundColor: Colors.red,
           ),
         );
@@ -216,14 +295,14 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
           crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
           children: [
             Text(
-              'Start ${widget.artist.name} radio on...',
+              S.of(context)!.startRadioOn(widget.artist.name),
               style: Theme.of(context).textTheme.titleLarge,
             ),
             const SizedBox(height: 16),
             if (players.isEmpty)
-              const Padding(
-                padding: EdgeInsets.all(32.0),
-                child: Text('No players available'),
+              Padding(
+                padding: const EdgeInsets.all(32.0),
+                child: Text(S.of(context)!.noPlayersAvailable),
               )
             else
               Flexible(
@@ -245,7 +324,7 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
                           if (mounted) {
                             ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
                               SnackBar(
-                                content: Text('Starting ${widget.artist.name} radio on ${player.name}'),
+                                content: Text(S.of(context)!.startingRadioOnPlayer(widget.artist.name, player.name)),
                                 duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
                               ),
                             );
@@ -255,7 +334,7 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
                           if (mounted) {
                             ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
                               SnackBar(
-                                content: Text('Failed to start radio: $e'),
+                                content: Text(S.of(context)!.failedToStartRadio(e.toString())),
                                 backgroundColor: Colors.red,
                               ),
                             );
@@ -279,18 +358,26 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
 
     if (selectedPlayer == null) {
       ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-        const SnackBar(content: Text('No player selected')),
+        SnackBar(content: Text(S.of(context)!.noPlayerSelected)),
+      );
+      return;
+    }
+
+    final api = maProvider.api;
+    if (api == null) {
+      ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+        SnackBar(content: Text(S.of(context)!.notConnected)),
       );
       return;
     }
 
     try {
       // For adding to queue with radio mode, we use radio_mode but with 'add' option
-      await maProvider.api?.playArtistRadioToQueue(selectedPlayer.playerId, widget.artist);
+      await api.playArtistRadioToQueue(selectedPlayer.playerId, widget.artist);
       if (mounted) {
         ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
           SnackBar(
-            content: Text('Added ${widget.artist.name} radio to queue'),
+            content: Text(S.of(context)!.addedRadioToQueue(widget.artist.name)),
             duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
           ),
         );
@@ -300,7 +387,7 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
       if (mounted) {
         ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
           SnackBar(
-            content: Text('Failed to add to queue: $e'),
+            content: Text(S.of(context)!.failedToAddToQueue(e.toString())),
             backgroundColor: Colors.red,
           ),
         );
@@ -360,18 +447,54 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
   Future<void> _loadArtistAlbums() async {
     final provider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
 
-    // Use cached artist albums method
-    final allAlbums = await provider.getArtistAlbumsWithCache(widget.artist.name);
+    // 1. Show cached data immediately (if available)
+    final cachedAlbums = provider.getCachedArtistAlbums(widget.artist.name);
+    if (cachedAlbums != null && cachedAlbums.isNotEmpty) {
+      final libraryAlbums = cachedAlbums.where((a) => a.inLibrary).toList();
+      final providerOnlyAlbums = cachedAlbums.where((a) => !a.inLibrary).toList();
 
       if (mounted) {
         setState(() {
-        _albums = allAlbums;
-        _providerAlbums = []; // All albums are merged in the cache method
+          _albums = libraryAlbums;
+          _providerAlbums = providerOnlyAlbums;
+          _sortAlbums();
           _isLoading = false;
         });
       }
     }
 
+    // 2. Fetch fresh data in background (silent refresh)
+    try {
+      final allAlbums = await provider.getArtistAlbumsWithCache(
+        widget.artist.name,
+        forceRefresh: cachedAlbums != null,
+      );
+
+      if (mounted && allAlbums.isNotEmpty) {
+        // Check if data actually changed
+        final albumsChanged = _albums.length != allAlbums.where((a) => a.inLibrary).length;
+
+        if (albumsChanged || _albums.isEmpty) {
+          final libraryAlbums = allAlbums.where((a) => a.inLibrary).toList();
+          final providerOnlyAlbums = allAlbums.where((a) => !a.inLibrary).toList();
+
+          setState(() {
+            _albums = libraryAlbums;
+            _providerAlbums = providerOnlyAlbums;
+            _sortAlbums();
+            _isLoading = false;
+          });
+        }
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      // Silent failure - keep showing cached data
+    }
+
+    if (mounted && _isLoading) {
+      setState(() => _isLoading = false);
+    }
+  }
+
   @override
   Widget build(BuildContext context) {
     // CRITICAL FIX: Use select() instead of watch() to reduce rebuilds
@@ -438,10 +561,12 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
                         height: 200,
                         color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant,
                         child: imageUrl != null
-                            ? Image.network(
-                                imageUrl,
+                            ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                                imageUrl: imageUrl,
                                 fit: BoxFit.cover,
-                                errorBuilder: (_, __, ___) => Icon(
+                                fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                                fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                                errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Icon(
                                   Icons.person_rounded,
                                   size: 100,
                                   color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
@@ -512,7 +637,7 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
                           child: ElevatedButton.icon(
                             onPressed: _startArtistRadio,
                             icon: const Icon(Icons.radio),
-                            label: const Text('Radio'),
+                            label: Text(S.of(context)!.radio),
                             style: ElevatedButton.styleFrom(
                               backgroundColor: colorScheme.primary,
                               foregroundColor: colorScheme.onPrimary,
@@ -598,7 +723,7 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
             SliverFillRemaining(
               child: Center(
                 child: Text(
-                  'No albums found',
+                  S.of(context)!.noAlbumsFound,
                   style: TextStyle(
                     color: colorScheme.onBackground.withOpacity(0.54),
                     fontSize: 16,
@@ -607,72 +732,117 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
               ),
             )
           else ...[
-            // Library Albums Section
+            // Library Albums Section with inline controls
             if (_albums.isNotEmpty) ...[
               SliverToBoxAdapter(
                 child: Padding(
-                  padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 24.0, vertical: 12.0),
-                  child: Text(
-                    'In Library',
+                  padding: const EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(24.0, 8.0, 12.0, 8.0),
+                  child: Row(
+                    children: [
+                      Text(
+                        S.of(context)!.inLibrary,
                         style: textTheme.titleLarge?.copyWith(
                           color: colorScheme.onBackground,
                           fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
                         ),
                       ),
+                      const Spacer(),
+                      // Sort toggle
+                      IconButton(
+                        icon: Icon(
+                          _sortOrder == 'alpha' ? Icons.sort_by_alpha : Icons.calendar_today,
+                          color: colorScheme.primary,
+                          size: 20,
                         ),
+                        tooltip: _sortOrder == 'alpha' ? S.of(context)!.sortByYear : S.of(context)!.sortAlphabetically,
+                        onPressed: _toggleSortOrder,
+                        visualDensity: VisualDensity.compact,
+                        padding: EdgeInsets.zero,
+                        constraints: const BoxConstraints(minWidth: 36, minHeight: 36),
                       ),
-              SliverPadding(
-                padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 12),
-                sliver: SliverGrid(
-                  gridDelegate: const SliverGridDelegateWithFixedCrossAxisCount(
-                    crossAxisCount: 2,
-                    childAspectRatio: 0.75,
-                    crossAxisSpacing: 12,
-                    mainAxisSpacing: 12,
+                      // View mode toggle
+                      IconButton(
+                        icon: Icon(
+                          _viewMode == 'list'
+                              ? Icons.view_list
+                              : _viewMode == 'grid3'
+                                  ? Icons.grid_view
+                                  : Icons.grid_on,
+                          color: colorScheme.primary,
+                          size: 20,
                         ),
-                  delegate: SliverChildBuilderDelegate(
-                    (context, index) {
-                      final album = _albums[index];
-                      return _buildAlbumCard(album);
-                    },
-                    childCount: _albums.length,
+                        tooltip: _viewMode == 'grid2'
+                            ? S.of(context)!.threeColumnGrid
+                            : _viewMode == 'grid3'
+                                ? S.of(context)!.listView
+                                : S.of(context)!.twoColumnGrid,
+                        onPressed: _cycleViewMode,
+                        visualDensity: VisualDensity.compact,
+                        padding: EdgeInsets.zero,
+                        constraints: const BoxConstraints(minWidth: 36, minHeight: 36),
+                      ),
+                    ],
                   ),
                 ),
               ),
+              _buildAlbumSliver(_albums),
             ],
 
             // Provider Albums Section
             if (_providerAlbums.isNotEmpty) ...[
               SliverToBoxAdapter(
                 child: Padding(
-                  padding: const EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(24.0, 32.0, 24.0, 12.0),
-                  child: Text(
-                    'From Providers',
+                  padding: EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(24.0, _albums.isEmpty ? 8.0 : 24.0, 12.0, 8.0),
+                  child: Row(
+                    children: [
+                      Text(
+                        S.of(context)!.fromProviders,
                         style: textTheme.titleLarge?.copyWith(
                           color: colorScheme.onBackground,
                           fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
                         ),
                       ),
+                      // Only show controls here if no library albums
+                      if (_albums.isEmpty) ...[
+                        const Spacer(),
+                        IconButton(
+                          icon: Icon(
+                            _sortOrder == 'alpha' ? Icons.sort_by_alpha : Icons.calendar_today,
+                            color: colorScheme.primary,
+                            size: 20,
                           ),
+                          tooltip: _sortOrder == 'alpha' ? S.of(context)!.sortByYear : S.of(context)!.sortAlphabetically,
+                          onPressed: _toggleSortOrder,
+                          visualDensity: VisualDensity.compact,
+                          padding: EdgeInsets.zero,
+                          constraints: const BoxConstraints(minWidth: 36, minHeight: 36),
                         ),
-              SliverPadding(
-                padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 12),
-                sliver: SliverGrid(
-                  gridDelegate: const SliverGridDelegateWithFixedCrossAxisCount(
-                    crossAxisCount: 2,
-                    childAspectRatio: 0.75,
-                    crossAxisSpacing: 12,
-                    mainAxisSpacing: 12,
+                        IconButton(
+                          icon: Icon(
+                            _viewMode == 'list'
+                                ? Icons.view_list
+                                : _viewMode == 'grid3'
+                                    ? Icons.grid_view
+                                    : Icons.grid_on,
+                            color: colorScheme.primary,
+                            size: 20,
                           ),
-                  delegate: SliverChildBuilderDelegate(
-                    (context, index) {
-                      final album = _providerAlbums[index];
-                      return _buildAlbumCard(album);
-                    },
-                    childCount: _providerAlbums.length,
+                          tooltip: _viewMode == 'grid2'
+                              ? S.of(context)!.threeColumnGrid
+                              : _viewMode == 'grid3'
+                                  ? S.of(context)!.listView
+                                  : S.of(context)!.twoColumnGrid,
+                          onPressed: _cycleViewMode,
+                          visualDensity: VisualDensity.compact,
+                          padding: EdgeInsets.zero,
+                          constraints: const BoxConstraints(minWidth: 36, minHeight: 36),
+                        ),
+                      ],
+                    ],
                   ),
                 ),
               ),
+              _buildAlbumSliver(_providerAlbums),
               const SliverToBoxAdapter(child: SizedBox(height: 140)), // Space for bottom nav + mini player
             ],
           ],
@@ -700,6 +870,7 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
             child: AlbumDetailsScreen(
               album: album,
               heroTagSuffix: heroSuffix,
+              initialImageUrl: imageUrl,
             ),
           ),
         );
@@ -707,7 +878,8 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
       child: Column(
         crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
         children: [
-          Expanded(
+          AspectRatio(
+            aspectRatio: 1.0,  // Square album art
             child: Hero(
               tag: HeroTags.albumCover + (album.uri ?? album.itemId) + '_$heroSuffix',
               child: ClipRRect(
@@ -715,12 +887,14 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
                 child: Container(
                   color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant,
                   child: imageUrl != null
-                      ? Image.network(
-                          imageUrl,
+                      ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                          imageUrl: imageUrl,
                           fit: BoxFit.cover,
                           width: double.infinity,
                           height: double.infinity,
-                          errorBuilder: (_, __, ___) => Center(
+                          fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                          fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                          errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Center(
                             child: Icon(
                               Icons.album_rounded,
                               size: 64,
@@ -745,7 +919,7 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
             child: Material(
               color: Colors.transparent,
               child: Text(
-                album.name,
+                album.nameWithYear,
                 style: textTheme.titleSmall?.copyWith(
                   color: colorScheme.onSurface,
                   fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
@@ -773,4 +947,101 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
       ),
     );
   }
+
+  Widget _buildAlbumSliver(List<Album> albums) {
+    if (_viewMode == 'list') {
+      return SliverPadding(
+        padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 12),
+        sliver: SliverList(
+          delegate: SliverChildBuilderDelegate(
+            (context, index) => _buildAlbumListTile(albums[index]),
+            childCount: albums.length,
+          ),
+        ),
+      );
+    }
+
+    final crossAxisCount = _viewMode == 'grid3' ? 3 : 2;
+    final childAspectRatio = _viewMode == 'grid3' ? 0.70 : 0.78;
+
+    return SliverPadding(
+      padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 12),
+      sliver: SliverGrid(
+        gridDelegate: SliverGridDelegateWithFixedCrossAxisCount(
+          crossAxisCount: crossAxisCount,
+          childAspectRatio: childAspectRatio,
+          crossAxisSpacing: 12,
+          mainAxisSpacing: 12,
+        ),
+        delegate: SliverChildBuilderDelegate(
+          (context, index) => _buildAlbumCard(albums[index]),
+          childCount: albums.length,
+        ),
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
+  Widget _buildAlbumListTile(Album album) {
+    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    final imageUrl = maProvider.getImageUrl(album, size: 128);
+    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+    final textTheme = Theme.of(context).textTheme;
+
+    return ListTile(
+      contentPadding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 12, vertical: 4),
+      leading: ClipRRect(
+        borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
+        child: Container(
+          width: 56,
+          height: 56,
+          color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant,
+          child: imageUrl != null
+              ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                  imageUrl: imageUrl,
+                  fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                  fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                  fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                  errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Icon(
+                    Icons.album_rounded,
+                    color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                  ),
+                )
+              : Icon(
+                  Icons.album_rounded,
+                  color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                ),
+        ),
+      ),
+      title: Text(
+        album.nameWithYear,
+        style: textTheme.titleMedium?.copyWith(
+          color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+          fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
+        ),
+        maxLines: 1,
+        overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+      ),
+      subtitle: Text(
+        album.artistsString,
+        style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+          color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.7),
+        ),
+        maxLines: 1,
+        overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+      ),
+      onTap: () {
+        updateAdaptiveColorsFromImage(context, imageUrl);
+        Navigator.push(
+          context,
+          FadeSlidePageRoute(
+            child: AlbumDetailsScreen(
+              album: album,
+              heroTagSuffix: 'artist_albums',
+              initialImageUrl: imageUrl,
+            ),
+          ),
+        );
+      },
+    );
+  }
 }

lib/screens/audiobook_author_screen.dart

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+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
+import 'package:cached_network_image/cached_network_image.dart';
+import 'package:material_design_icons_flutter/material_design_icons_flutter.dart';
+import '../models/media_item.dart';
+import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
+import '../widgets/global_player_overlay.dart';
+import '../theme/palette_helper.dart';
+import '../theme/theme_provider.dart';
+import '../services/settings_service.dart';
+import '../services/metadata_service.dart';
+import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
+import '../utils/page_transitions.dart';
+import '../constants/hero_tags.dart';
+import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
+import 'audiobook_detail_screen.dart';
+
+class AudiobookAuthorScreen extends StatefulWidget {
+  final String authorName;
+  final List<Audiobook> audiobooks;
+  final String? heroTagSuffix;
+  final String? initialAuthorImageUrl;
+
+  const AudiobookAuthorScreen({
+    super.key,
+    required this.authorName,
+    required this.audiobooks,
+    this.heroTagSuffix,
+    this.initialAuthorImageUrl,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  State<AudiobookAuthorScreen> createState() => _AudiobookAuthorScreenState();
+}
+
+class _AudiobookAuthorScreenState extends State<AudiobookAuthorScreen> {
+  final _logger = DebugLogger();
+  late List<Audiobook> _audiobooks;
+  ColorScheme? _lightColorScheme;
+  ColorScheme? _darkColorScheme;
+  String? _authorImageUrl;
+
+  // View preferences
+  String _sortOrder = 'alpha'; // 'alpha' or 'year'
+  String _viewMode = 'grid2'; // 'grid2', 'grid3', 'list'
+
+  String get _heroTagSuffix => widget.heroTagSuffix != null ? '_${widget.heroTagSuffix}' : '';
+
+  @override
+  void initState() {
+    super.initState();
+    _audiobooks = List.from(widget.audiobooks);
+    // Use initial image URL immediately for smooth hero animation
+    _authorImageUrl = widget.initialAuthorImageUrl;
+    _loadViewPreferences();
+    _sortAudiobooks();
+    _loadAuthorImage();
+  }
+
+  Future<void> _loadAuthorImage() async {
+    final imageUrl = await MetadataService.getAuthorImageUrl(widget.authorName);
+    if (mounted && imageUrl != null) {
+      setState(() {
+        _authorImageUrl = imageUrl;
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  Future<void> _loadViewPreferences() async {
+    final sortOrder = await SettingsService.getAuthorAudiobooksSortOrder();
+    final viewMode = await SettingsService.getAuthorAudiobooksViewMode();
+    if (mounted) {
+      setState(() {
+        _sortOrder = sortOrder;
+        _viewMode = viewMode;
+        _sortAudiobooks();
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  void _toggleSortOrder() {
+    final newOrder = _sortOrder == 'alpha' ? 'year' : 'alpha';
+    setState(() {
+      _sortOrder = newOrder;
+      _sortAudiobooks();
+    });
+    SettingsService.setAuthorAudiobooksSortOrder(newOrder);
+  }
+
+  void _cycleViewMode() {
+    String newMode;
+    switch (_viewMode) {
+      case 'grid2':
+        newMode = 'grid3';
+        break;
+      case 'grid3':
+        newMode = 'list';
+        break;
+      default:
+        newMode = 'grid2';
+    }
+    setState(() {
+      _viewMode = newMode;
+    });
+    SettingsService.setAuthorAudiobooksViewMode(newMode);
+  }
+
+  void _sortAudiobooks() {
+    if (_sortOrder == 'year') {
+      _audiobooks.sort((a, b) {
+        if (a.year == null && b.year == null) return a.name.compareTo(b.name);
+        if (a.year == null) return 1;
+        if (b.year == null) return -1;
+        return a.year!.compareTo(b.year!);
+      });
+    } else {
+      _audiobooks.sort((a, b) => a.name.toLowerCase().compareTo(b.name.toLowerCase()));
+    }
+  }
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    final adaptiveTheme = context.select<ThemeProvider, bool>(
+      (provider) => provider.adaptiveTheme,
+    );
+    final adaptiveLightScheme = context.select<ThemeProvider, ColorScheme?>(
+      (provider) => provider.adaptiveLightScheme,
+    );
+    final adaptiveDarkScheme = context.select<ThemeProvider, ColorScheme?>(
+      (provider) => provider.adaptiveDarkScheme,
+    );
+
+    final isDark = Theme.of(context).brightness == Brightness.dark;
+
+    ColorScheme? adaptiveScheme;
+    if (adaptiveTheme) {
+      adaptiveScheme = isDark
+        ? (_darkColorScheme ?? adaptiveDarkScheme)
+        : (_lightColorScheme ?? adaptiveLightScheme);
+    }
+    final colorScheme = adaptiveScheme ?? Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+    final textTheme = Theme.of(context).textTheme;
+
+    return PopScope(
+      canPop: true,
+      onPopInvokedWithResult: (didPop, result) {
+        if (didPop) {
+          clearAdaptiveColorsOnBack(context);
+        }
+      },
+      child: Scaffold(
+        backgroundColor: colorScheme.surface,
+        body: CustomScrollView(
+          slivers: [
+            SliverAppBar(
+              expandedHeight: 200,
+              pinned: true,
+              backgroundColor: colorScheme.surface,
+              leading: IconButton(
+                icon: const Icon(Icons.arrow_back_rounded),
+                onPressed: () {
+                  clearAdaptiveColorsOnBack(context);
+                  Navigator.pop(context);
+                },
+                color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+              ),
+              flexibleSpace: FlexibleSpaceBar(
+                background: Column(
+                  mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.center,
+                  children: [
+                    const SizedBox(height: 60),
+                    Hero(
+                      tag: HeroTags.authorImage + widget.authorName + _heroTagSuffix,
+                      child: Container(
+                        width: 200,
+                        height: 200,
+                        decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                          color: colorScheme.primaryContainer,
+                          shape: BoxShape.circle,
+                        ),
+                        child: ClipOval(
+                          child: _authorImageUrl != null
+                              ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                                  imageUrl: _authorImageUrl!,
+                                  fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                                  width: 200,
+                                  height: 200,
+                                  fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                                  fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                                  placeholder: (_, __) => Icon(
+                                    MdiIcons.accountOutline,
+                                    size: 100,
+                                    color: colorScheme.onPrimaryContainer,
+                                  ),
+                                  errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Icon(
+                                    MdiIcons.accountOutline,
+                                    size: 100,
+                                    color: colorScheme.onPrimaryContainer,
+                                  ),
+                                )
+                              : Icon(
+                                  MdiIcons.accountOutline,
+                                  size: 100,
+                                  color: colorScheme.onPrimaryContainer,
+                                ),
+                        ),
+                      ),
+                    ),
+                  ],
+                ),
+              ),
+            ),
+            SliverToBoxAdapter(
+              child: Padding(
+                padding: const EdgeInsets.all(24.0),
+                child: Column(
+                  crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
+                  children: [
+                    Text(
+                      widget.authorName,
+                      style: textTheme.headlineMedium?.copyWith(
+                        color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+                        fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
+                      ),
+                    ),
+                    const SizedBox(height: 8),
+                    Text(
+                      S.of(context)!.audiobookCount(_audiobooks.length),
+                      style: textTheme.bodyLarge?.copyWith(
+                        color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.7),
+                      ),
+                    ),
+                  ],
+                ),
+              ),
+            ),
+            // Audiobooks Section Header with controls
+            SliverToBoxAdapter(
+              child: Padding(
+                padding: const EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(24.0, 8.0, 12.0, 8.0),
+                child: Row(
+                  children: [
+                    Text(
+                      S.of(context)!.audiobooks,
+                      style: textTheme.titleLarge?.copyWith(
+                        color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+                        fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
+                      ),
+                    ),
+                    const Spacer(),
+                    // Sort toggle
+                    IconButton(
+                      icon: Icon(
+                        _sortOrder == 'alpha' ? Icons.sort_by_alpha : Icons.calendar_today,
+                        color: colorScheme.primary,
+                        size: 20,
+                      ),
+                      tooltip: _sortOrder == 'alpha' ? S.of(context)!.sortByYear : S.of(context)!.sortAlphabetically,
+                      onPressed: _toggleSortOrder,
+                      visualDensity: VisualDensity.compact,
+                      padding: EdgeInsets.zero,
+                      constraints: const BoxConstraints(minWidth: 36, minHeight: 36),
+                    ),
+                    // View mode toggle
+                    IconButton(
+                      icon: Icon(
+                        _viewMode == 'list'
+                            ? Icons.view_list
+                            : _viewMode == 'grid3'
+                                ? Icons.grid_view
+                                : Icons.grid_on,
+                        color: colorScheme.primary,
+                        size: 20,
+                      ),
+                      tooltip: _viewMode == 'grid2'
+                          ? S.of(context)!.threeColumnGrid
+                          : _viewMode == 'grid3'
+                              ? S.of(context)!.listView
+                              : S.of(context)!.twoColumnGrid,
+                      onPressed: _cycleViewMode,
+                      visualDensity: VisualDensity.compact,
+                      padding: EdgeInsets.zero,
+                      constraints: const BoxConstraints(minWidth: 36, minHeight: 36),
+                    ),
+                  ],
+                ),
+              ),
+            ),
+            _buildAudiobookSliver(),
+            const SliverToBoxAdapter(child: SizedBox(height: 140)),
+          ],
+        ),
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
+  Widget _buildAudiobookSliver() {
+    if (_viewMode == 'list') {
+      return SliverPadding(
+        padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 12),
+        sliver: SliverList(
+          delegate: SliverChildBuilderDelegate(
+            (context, index) => _buildAudiobookListTile(_audiobooks[index]),
+            childCount: _audiobooks.length,
+          ),
+        ),
+      );
+    }
+
+    final crossAxisCount = _viewMode == 'grid3' ? 3 : 2;
+    final childAspectRatio = _viewMode == 'grid3' ? 0.65 : 0.70;
+
+    return SliverPadding(
+      padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 12),
+      sliver: SliverGrid(
+        gridDelegate: SliverGridDelegateWithFixedCrossAxisCount(
+          crossAxisCount: crossAxisCount,
+          childAspectRatio: childAspectRatio,
+          crossAxisSpacing: 12,
+          mainAxisSpacing: 12,
+        ),
+        delegate: SliverChildBuilderDelegate(
+          (context, index) => _buildAudiobookCard(_audiobooks[index]),
+          childCount: _audiobooks.length,
+        ),
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
+  Widget _buildAudiobookCard(Audiobook book) {
+    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    final imageUrl = maProvider.getImageUrl(book, size: 256);
+    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+    final textTheme = Theme.of(context).textTheme;
+    final heroSuffix = 'author${_heroTagSuffix}';
+
+    return InkWell(
+      onTap: () => _navigateToAudiobook(book, heroTagSuffix: heroSuffix, initialImageUrl: imageUrl),
+      child: Column(
+        crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
+        children: [
+          AspectRatio(
+            aspectRatio: 1.0,
+            child: Stack(
+              children: [
+                Hero(
+                  tag: HeroTags.audiobookCover + (book.uri ?? book.itemId) + '_$heroSuffix',
+                  child: ClipRRect(
+                    borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
+                    child: Container(
+                      color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                      child: imageUrl != null
+                          ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                              imageUrl: imageUrl,
+                              fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                              width: double.infinity,
+                              height: double.infinity,
+                              fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                              fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                              placeholder: (_, __) => Center(
+                                child: Icon(
+                                  MdiIcons.bookOutline,
+                                  size: 48,
+                                  color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                ),
+                              ),
+                              errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Center(
+                                child: Icon(
+                                  MdiIcons.bookOutline,
+                                  size: 48,
+                                  color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                ),
+                              ),
+                            )
+                          : Center(
+                              child: Icon(
+                                MdiIcons.bookOutline,
+                                size: 48,
+                                color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                              ),
+                            ),
+                    ),
+                  ),
+                ),
+                // Progress indicator
+                if (book.progress > 0)
+                  Positioned(
+                    bottom: 0,
+                    left: 0,
+                    right: 0,
+                    child: LinearProgressIndicator(
+                      value: book.progress,
+                      backgroundColor: Colors.black54,
+                      valueColor: AlwaysStoppedAnimation<Color>(colorScheme.primary),
+                      minHeight: 3,
+                    ),
+                  ),
+              ],
+            ),
+          ),
+          const SizedBox(height: 8),
+          Hero(
+            tag: HeroTags.audiobookTitle + (book.uri ?? book.itemId) + '_$heroSuffix',
+            child: Material(
+              color: Colors.transparent,
+              child: Text(
+                book.name,
+                style: textTheme.titleSmall?.copyWith(
+                  color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+                  fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
+                ),
+                maxLines: 2,
+                overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+              ),
+            ),
+          ),
+          if (book.narratorsString != S.of(context)!.unknownNarrator)
+            Text(
+              S.of(context)!.narratedBy(book.narratorsString),
+              style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+                color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6),
+              ),
+              maxLines: 1,
+              overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+            ),
+        ],
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
+  Widget _buildAudiobookListTile(Audiobook book) {
+    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    final imageUrl = maProvider.getImageUrl(book, size: 128);
+    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+    final textTheme = Theme.of(context).textTheme;
+    final heroSuffix = 'author${_heroTagSuffix}';
+
+    return ListTile(
+      contentPadding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 12, vertical: 4),
+      leading: Hero(
+        tag: HeroTags.audiobookCover + (book.uri ?? book.itemId) + '_$heroSuffix',
+        child: ClipRRect(
+          borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(4),
+          child: Stack(
+            children: [
+              Container(
+                width: 56,
+                height: 56,
+                color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                child: imageUrl != null
+                    ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                        imageUrl: imageUrl,
+                        fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                        fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                        fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                        placeholder: (_, __) => Icon(
+                          MdiIcons.bookOutline,
+                          color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                        ),
+                        errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Icon(
+                          MdiIcons.bookOutline,
+                          color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                        ),
+                      )
+                    : Icon(
+                        MdiIcons.bookOutline,
+                        color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                      ),
+              ),
+              if (book.progress > 0)
+                Positioned(
+                  bottom: 0,
+                  left: 0,
+                  right: 0,
+                  child: LinearProgressIndicator(
+                    value: book.progress,
+                    backgroundColor: Colors.black54,
+                    valueColor: AlwaysStoppedAnimation<Color>(colorScheme.primary),
+                    minHeight: 2,
+                  ),
+                ),
+            ],
+          ),
+        ),
+      ),
+      title: Hero(
+        tag: HeroTags.audiobookTitle + (book.uri ?? book.itemId) + '_$heroSuffix',
+        child: Material(
+          color: Colors.transparent,
+          child: Text(
+            book.name,
+            style: textTheme.titleMedium?.copyWith(
+              color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+              fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
+            ),
+            maxLines: 1,
+            overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+          ),
+        ),
+      ),
+      subtitle: Text(
+        book.narratorsString != S.of(context)!.unknownNarrator
+            ? S.of(context)!.narratedBy(book.narratorsString)
+            : book.duration != null
+                ? _formatDuration(book.duration!)
+                : '',
+        style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+          color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.7),
+        ),
+        maxLines: 1,
+        overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+      ),
+      trailing: book.progress > 0
+          ? Text(
+              '${(book.progress * 100).toInt()}%',
+              style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+                color: colorScheme.primary,
+              ),
+            )
+          : null,
+      onTap: () => _navigateToAudiobook(book, heroTagSuffix: heroSuffix, initialImageUrl: imageUrl),
+    );
+  }
+
+  void _navigateToAudiobook(Audiobook book, {String? heroTagSuffix, String? initialImageUrl}) {
+    Navigator.push(
+      context,
+      FadeSlidePageRoute(
+        child: AudiobookDetailScreen(
+          audiobook: book,
+          heroTagSuffix: heroTagSuffix,
+          initialImageUrl: initialImageUrl,
+        ),
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
+  String _formatDuration(Duration duration) {
+    final hours = duration.inHours;
+    final minutes = duration.inMinutes % 60;
+    if (hours > 0) {
+      return '${hours}h ${minutes}m';
+    }
+    return '${minutes}m';
+  }
+}

lib/screens/audiobook_series_screen.dart

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+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
+import 'package:cached_network_image/cached_network_image.dart';
+import 'package:material_design_icons_flutter/material_design_icons_flutter.dart';
+import 'package:palette_generator/palette_generator.dart';
+import '../models/media_item.dart';
+import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
+import '../widgets/global_player_overlay.dart' show BottomSpacing;
+import '../services/settings_service.dart';
+import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
+import '../utils/page_transitions.dart';
+import '../constants/hero_tags.dart';
+import 'audiobook_detail_screen.dart';
+import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
+
+class AudiobookSeriesScreen extends StatefulWidget {
+  final AudiobookSeries series;
+  final String? heroTag;
+  /// Pre-loaded cover URLs from the library screen for smooth Hero animation
+  final List<String>? initialCovers;
+
+  const AudiobookSeriesScreen({
+    super.key,
+    required this.series,
+    this.heroTag,
+    this.initialCovers,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  State<AudiobookSeriesScreen> createState() => _AudiobookSeriesScreenState();
+}
+
+class _AudiobookSeriesScreenState extends State<AudiobookSeriesScreen> {
+  final _logger = DebugLogger();
+  List<Audiobook> _audiobooks = [];
+  bool _isLoading = true;
+  String? _error;
+
+  // View preferences
+  String _sortOrder = 'series'; // 'series' (by series number) or 'alpha'
+  String _viewMode = 'grid2'; // 'grid2', 'grid3', 'list'
+
+  // Extracted colors from book covers
+  List<Color> _extractedColors = [];
+
+  // Cover URLs - start with initial covers, update when books load
+  List<String> _coverUrls = [];
+
+  @override
+  void initState() {
+    super.initState();
+    // Use initial covers immediately for smooth Hero animation
+    if (widget.initialCovers != null && widget.initialCovers!.isNotEmpty) {
+      _coverUrls = List.from(widget.initialCovers!);
+      // Start color extraction from initial covers
+      _extractColorsFromUrls(widget.initialCovers!);
+    }
+    _loadViewPreferences();
+    // Defer loading until after first frame to ensure UI renders first
+    WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+      if (mounted) {
+        _loadSeriesBooks();
+      }
+    });
+  }
+
+  /// Extract colors from cover URLs (used for initial covers)
+  Future<void> _extractColorsFromUrls(List<String> coverUrls) async {
+    final extractedColors = <Color>[];
+
+    for (final url in coverUrls.take(4)) {
+      try {
+        final palette = await PaletteGenerator.fromImageProvider(
+          CachedNetworkImageProvider(url),
+          maximumColorCount: 8,
+        );
+
+        if (palette.darkMutedColor != null) {
+          extractedColors.add(palette.darkMutedColor!.color);
+        }
+        if (palette.mutedColor != null) {
+          extractedColors.add(palette.mutedColor!.color);
+        }
+        if (palette.darkVibrantColor != null) {
+          extractedColors.add(palette.darkVibrantColor!.color);
+        }
+        if (palette.dominantColor != null) {
+          final hsl = HSLColor.fromColor(palette.dominantColor!.color);
+          extractedColors.add(hsl.withLightness((hsl.lightness * 0.4).clamp(0.1, 0.3)).toColor());
+        }
+      } catch (e) {
+        _logger.log('📚 Error extracting colors: $e');
+      }
+    }
+
+    if (extractedColors.isNotEmpty && mounted) {
+      setState(() {
+        _extractedColors = extractedColors;
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  Future<void> _loadViewPreferences() async {
+    final sortOrder = await SettingsService.getSeriesAudiobooksSortOrder();
+    final viewMode = await SettingsService.getSeriesAudiobooksViewMode();
+    if (mounted) {
+      setState(() {
+        _sortOrder = sortOrder;
+        _viewMode = viewMode;
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  void _toggleSortOrder() {
+    final newOrder = _sortOrder == 'series' ? 'alpha' : 'series';
+    setState(() {
+      _sortOrder = newOrder;
+      _sortAudiobooks();
+    });
+    SettingsService.setSeriesAudiobooksSortOrder(newOrder);
+  }
+
+  void _cycleViewMode() {
+    String newMode;
+    switch (_viewMode) {
+      case 'grid2':
+        newMode = 'grid3';
+        break;
+      case 'grid3':
+        newMode = 'list';
+        break;
+      default:
+        newMode = 'grid2';
+    }
+    setState(() {
+      _viewMode = newMode;
+    });
+    SettingsService.setSeriesAudiobooksViewMode(newMode);
+  }
+
+  void _sortAudiobooks() {
+    if (_sortOrder == 'series') {
+      // Sort by series number (sequence), falling back to name for books without sequence
+      _audiobooks.sort((a, b) {
+        final seqA = a.seriesSequence;
+        final seqB = b.seriesSequence;
+        if (seqA == null && seqB == null) return a.name.compareTo(b.name);
+        if (seqA == null) return 1; // Books without sequence go to end
+        if (seqB == null) return -1;
+        return seqA.compareTo(seqB);
+      });
+    } else {
+      // Sort alphabetically
+      _audiobooks.sort((a, b) => a.name.toLowerCase().compareTo(b.name.toLowerCase()));
+    }
+  }
+
+  Future<void> _loadSeriesBooks() async {
+    _logger.log('📚 SeriesScreen _loadSeriesBooks START');
+    try {
+      setState(() {
+        _isLoading = true;
+        _error = null;
+      });
+      _logger.log('📚 SeriesScreen setState done, getting provider...');
+
+      final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+      _logger.log('📚 SeriesScreen got provider, api=${maProvider.api != null}');
+
+      if (maProvider.api == null) {
+        setState(() {
+          _error = S.of(context)!.notConnected;
+          _isLoading = false;
+        });
+        return;
+      }
+
+      _logger.log('📚 SeriesScreen calling getSeriesAudiobooks: path=${widget.series.id}');
+      final books = await maProvider.api!.getSeriesAudiobooks(widget.series.id);
+      _logger.log('📚 SeriesScreen got ${books.length} books');
+
+      // Debug: Log sequence data for each book
+      for (final book in books) {
+        _logger.log('📚 Book: "${book.name}" | position=${book.position} | browseOrder=${book.browseOrder} | sortName=${book.sortName} | seq=${book.seriesSequence} | metadata.series=${book.metadata?['series']}');
+      }
+
+      if (mounted) {
+        // Update cover URLs from loaded books
+        final newCovers = <String>[];
+        for (final book in books.take(9)) {
+          final imageUrl = maProvider.getImageUrl(book);
+          if (imageUrl != null) {
+            newCovers.add(imageUrl);
+          }
+        }
+
+        setState(() {
+          _audiobooks = books;
+          _sortAudiobooks(); // Sort inside setState so UI updates
+          // Update covers if we got new ones (may have more than initial)
+          if (newCovers.isNotEmpty) {
+            _coverUrls = newCovers;
+          }
+          _isLoading = false;
+        });
+        // Debug: Log sorted order
+        _logger.log('📚 Sorted order ($_sortOrder):');
+        for (final book in _audiobooks) {
+          _logger.log('  - ${book.seriesSequence ?? "null"}: ${book.name}');
+        }
+
+        // Extract colors from book covers asynchronously
+        _extractCoverColors(maProvider);
+      }
+    } catch (e, stack) {
+      _logger.log('📚 SeriesScreen error: $e');
+      _logger.log('📚 SeriesScreen stack: $stack');
+      if (mounted) {
+        setState(() {
+          _error = 'Failed to load books: $e';
+          _isLoading = false;
+        });
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Extract colors from book covers for empty grid cells
+  Future<void> _extractCoverColors(MusicAssistantProvider maProvider) async {
+    final extractedColors = <Color>[];
+
+    // Extract colors from first few book covers
+    for (final book in _audiobooks.take(4)) {
+      final imageUrl = maProvider.getImageUrl(book);
+      if (imageUrl == null) continue;
+
+      try {
+        final palette = await PaletteGenerator.fromImageProvider(
+          CachedNetworkImageProvider(imageUrl),
+          maximumColorCount: 8,
+        );
+
+        // Get dark muted colors for grid squares
+        if (palette.darkMutedColor != null) {
+          extractedColors.add(palette.darkMutedColor!.color);
+        }
+        if (palette.mutedColor != null) {
+          extractedColors.add(palette.mutedColor!.color);
+        }
+        if (palette.darkVibrantColor != null) {
+          extractedColors.add(palette.darkVibrantColor!.color);
+        }
+        if (palette.dominantColor != null) {
+          // Darken the dominant color for better appearance
+          final hsl = HSLColor.fromColor(palette.dominantColor!.color);
+          extractedColors.add(hsl.withLightness((hsl.lightness * 0.4).clamp(0.1, 0.3)).toColor());
+        }
+      } catch (e) {
+        _logger.log('📚 Error extracting colors: $e');
+      }
+    }
+
+    if (extractedColors.isNotEmpty && mounted) {
+      setState(() {
+        _extractedColors = extractedColors;
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+    final textTheme = Theme.of(context).textTheme;
+    final maProvider = context.watch<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    final l10n = S.of(context)!;
+
+    return Scaffold(
+      backgroundColor: colorScheme.surface,
+      body: CustomScrollView(
+        slivers: [
+          // App bar with series cover collage (matches audiobook detail screen)
+          SliverAppBar(
+            expandedHeight: 350,
+            pinned: true,
+            backgroundColor: colorScheme.surface,
+            leading: IconButton(
+              icon: const Icon(Icons.arrow_back_rounded),
+              onPressed: () => Navigator.pop(context),
+              color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+            ),
+            flexibleSpace: FlexibleSpaceBar(
+              background: Column(
+                mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.center,
+                children: [
+                  const SizedBox(height: 60),
+                  // Series cover collage - same size as audiobook detail cover
+                  Hero(
+                    tag: widget.heroTag ?? 'series_cover_${widget.series.id}',
+                    child: Container(
+                      width: 280,
+                      height: 280,
+                      decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                        color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                        borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+                        boxShadow: [
+                          BoxShadow(
+                            color: Colors.black.withOpacity(0.2),
+                            blurRadius: 10,
+                            offset: const Offset(0, 4),
+                          ),
+                        ],
+                      ),
+                      child: ClipRRect(
+                        borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+                        child: _buildSeriesCover(colorScheme, maProvider),
+                      ),
+                    ),
+                  ),
+                ],
+              ),
+            ),
+          ),
+
+          // Title and count
+          SliverToBoxAdapter(
+            child: Padding(
+              padding: const EdgeInsets.all(24.0),
+              child: Column(
+                crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
+                children: [
+                  Text(
+                    widget.series.name,
+                    style: textTheme.headlineMedium?.copyWith(
+                      color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+                      fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
+                    ),
+                  ),
+                  const SizedBox(height: 8),
+                  Text(
+                    _isLoading
+                        ? l10n.loading
+                        : l10n.bookCount(_audiobooks.length),
+                    style: textTheme.bodyLarge?.copyWith(
+                      color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.7),
+                    ),
+                  ),
+                ],
+              ),
+            ),
+          ),
+
+          // Books section header with controls
+          SliverToBoxAdapter(
+            child: Padding(
+              padding: const EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(24.0, 8.0, 12.0, 8.0),
+              child: Row(
+                children: [
+                  Text(
+                    l10n.books,
+                    style: textTheme.titleLarge?.copyWith(
+                      color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+                      fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
+                    ),
+                  ),
+                  const Spacer(),
+                  // Sort toggle
+                  IconButton(
+                    icon: Icon(
+                      _sortOrder == 'series' ? Icons.format_list_numbered : Icons.sort_by_alpha,
+                      color: colorScheme.primary,
+                      size: 20,
+                    ),
+                    tooltip: _sortOrder == 'series' ? S.of(context)!.sortAlphabetically : S.of(context)!.sortBySeriesOrder,
+                    onPressed: _toggleSortOrder,
+                    visualDensity: VisualDensity.compact,
+                    padding: EdgeInsets.zero,
+                    constraints: const BoxConstraints(minWidth: 36, minHeight: 36),
+                  ),
+                  // View mode toggle
+                  IconButton(
+                    icon: Icon(
+                      _viewMode == 'list'
+                          ? Icons.view_list
+                          : _viewMode == 'grid3'
+                              ? Icons.grid_view
+                              : Icons.grid_on,
+                      color: colorScheme.primary,
+                      size: 20,
+                    ),
+                    tooltip: _viewMode == 'grid2'
+                        ? S.of(context)!.threeColumnGrid
+                        : _viewMode == 'grid3'
+                            ? S.of(context)!.listView
+                            : S.of(context)!.twoColumnGrid,
+                    onPressed: _cycleViewMode,
+                    visualDensity: VisualDensity.compact,
+                    padding: EdgeInsets.zero,
+                    constraints: const BoxConstraints(minWidth: 36, minHeight: 36),
+                  ),
+                ],
+              ),
+            ),
+          ),
+
+          // Content
+          if (_isLoading)
+            const SliverFillRemaining(
+              child: Center(child: CircularProgressIndicator()),
+            )
+          else if (_error != null)
+            SliverFillRemaining(
+              child: Center(
+                child: Column(
+                  mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.center,
+                  children: [
+                    Icon(Icons.error_outline, size: 48, color: colorScheme.error),
+                    const SizedBox(height: 16),
+                    Text(_error!, style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.error)),
+                    const SizedBox(height: 16),
+                    ElevatedButton(
+                      onPressed: _loadSeriesBooks,
+                      child: Text(l10n.retry),
+                    ),
+                  ],
+                ),
+              ),
+            )
+          else if (_audiobooks.isEmpty)
+            SliverFillRemaining(
+              child: Center(
+                child: Column(
+                  mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.center,
+                  children: [
+                    Icon(Icons.library_books_outlined,
+                        size: 48, color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant),
+                    const SizedBox(height: 16),
+                    Text(
+                      S.of(context)!.noBooksInSeries,
+                      style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant),
+                    ),
+                  ],
+                ),
+              ),
+            )
+          else
+            _buildAudiobookSliver(maProvider),
+
+          // Bottom padding for mini player
+          const SliverToBoxAdapter(
+            child: SizedBox(height: BottomSpacing.withMiniPlayer),
+          ),
+        ],
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
+  // Dark pastel colors for empty cells - muted and book-like
+  static const _emptyColors = [
+    Color(0xFF2D3436), // Dark slate
+    Color(0xFF34495E), // Dark blue-grey
+    Color(0xFF4A3728), // Dark brown
+    Color(0xFF2C3E50), // Midnight blue
+    Color(0xFF3D3D3D), // Charcoal
+    Color(0xFF4A4458), // Dark purple-grey
+    Color(0xFF3E4A47), // Dark teal-grey
+    Color(0xFF4A3F35), // Dark warm grey
+  ];
+
+  Widget _buildSeriesCover(ColorScheme colorScheme, MusicAssistantProvider maProvider) {
+    // Use _coverUrls which may have initial covers or loaded covers
+    // Only show placeholder if we truly have no covers
+    if (_coverUrls.isEmpty) {
+      return Container(
+        color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+        child: Center(
+          child: Icon(
+            Icons.collections_bookmark_rounded,
+            size: 64,
+            color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.5),
+          ),
+        ),
+      );
+    }
+
+    final covers = _coverUrls;
+
+    // Dynamic grid size based on number of covers (matches library screen)
+    // 1 cover = 1x1, 2-4 covers = 2x2, 5+ covers = 3x3
+    int gridSize;
+    if (covers.length == 1) {
+      gridSize = 1;
+    } else if (covers.length <= 4) {
+      gridSize = 2;
+    } else {
+      gridSize = 3;
+    }
+
+    // Use series ID to pick consistent colors and nested grid patterns
+    final colorSeed = widget.series.id.hashCode;
+
+    // Pad covers to fill grid
+    final displayCovers = List<String?>.filled(gridSize * gridSize, null);
+    for (var i = 0; i < covers.length && i < displayCovers.length; i++) {
+      displayCovers[i] = covers[i];
+    }
+
+    // Build grid using Column/Row for proper sizing (no scrolling issues)
+    return Column(
+      children: List.generate(gridSize, (row) {
+        return Expanded(
+          child: Row(
+            children: List.generate(gridSize, (col) {
+              final index = row * gridSize + col;
+              final coverUrl = displayCovers[index];
+
+              return Expanded(
+                child: coverUrl != null
+                      ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                          imageUrl: coverUrl,
+                          fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                          fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                          fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                          placeholder: (_, __) => Container(
+                            color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                          ),
+                          errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Container(
+                            color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                            child: Icon(
+                              Icons.book,
+                              color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
+                              size: 20,
+                            ),
+                          ),
+                        )
+                      : _buildEmptyCell(colorSeed, index),
+              );
+            }),
+          ),
+        );
+      }),
+    );
+  }
+
+  /// Builds an empty cell with either a solid color or a nested grid
+  /// The pattern is deterministic based on series ID and cell index
+  Widget _buildEmptyCell(int colorSeed, int cellIndex) {
+    // Use extracted colors if available, otherwise fall back to static palette
+    final baseColors = _extractedColors.isNotEmpty ? _extractedColors : _emptyColors;
+    // Tone down colors - reduce saturation and darken
+    final colors = baseColors.map((c) {
+      final hsl = HSLColor.fromColor(c);
+      return hsl
+          .withSaturation((hsl.saturation * 0.5).clamp(0.05, 0.25))
+          .withLightness((hsl.lightness * 0.7).clamp(0.08, 0.20))
+          .toColor();
+    }).toList();
+
+    // Use combined seed for deterministic but varied patterns
+    final seed = colorSeed + cellIndex * 17; // Prime multiplier for better distribution
+
+    // Determine nested grid size: 1 (solid), 2 (2x2), or 3 (3x3)
+    // Distribution: ~50% solid, ~30% 2x2, ~20% 3x3
+    final sizeRoll = seed.abs() % 100;
+    int nestedSize;
+    if (sizeRoll < 50) {
+      nestedSize = 1; // Solid color
+    } else if (sizeRoll < 80) {
+      nestedSize = 2; // 2x2 grid
+    } else {
+      nestedSize = 3; // 3x3 grid
+    }
+
+    if (nestedSize == 1) {
+      // Solid color
+      final colorIndex = seed.abs() % colors.length;
+      return Container(color: colors[colorIndex]);
+    }
+
+    // Build nested grid (no margins - seamless)
+    return Column(
+      children: List.generate(nestedSize, (row) {
+        return Expanded(
+          child: Row(
+            children: List.generate(nestedSize, (col) {
+              final nestedIndex = row * nestedSize + col;
+              // Use different seed for each nested cell
+              final nestedSeed = seed + nestedIndex * 7;
+              final colorIndex = nestedSeed.abs() % colors.length;
+              return Expanded(
+                child: Container(color: colors[colorIndex]),
+              );
+            }),
+          ),
+        );
+      }),
+    );
+  }
+
+  Widget _buildAudiobookSliver(MusicAssistantProvider maProvider) {
+    if (_viewMode == 'list') {
+      return SliverPadding(
+        padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 12),
+        sliver: SliverList(
+          delegate: SliverChildBuilderDelegate(
+            (context, index) => _buildAudiobookListTile(_audiobooks[index], maProvider),
+            childCount: _audiobooks.length,
+          ),
+        ),
+      );
+    }
+
+    final crossAxisCount = _viewMode == 'grid3' ? 3 : 2;
+    final childAspectRatio = _viewMode == 'grid3' ? 0.65 : 0.70;
+
+    return SliverPadding(
+      padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 12),
+      sliver: SliverGrid(
+        gridDelegate: SliverGridDelegateWithFixedCrossAxisCount(
+          crossAxisCount: crossAxisCount,
+          childAspectRatio: childAspectRatio,
+          crossAxisSpacing: 12,
+          mainAxisSpacing: 12,
+        ),
+        delegate: SliverChildBuilderDelegate(
+          (context, index) => _buildAudiobookCard(_audiobooks[index], maProvider),
+          childCount: _audiobooks.length,
+        ),
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
+  Widget _buildAudiobookCard(Audiobook book, MusicAssistantProvider maProvider) {
+    final imageUrl = maProvider.getImageUrl(book, size: 256);
+    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+    final textTheme = Theme.of(context).textTheme;
+    final heroSuffix = 'series_${widget.series.id}';
+
+    return InkWell(
+      onTap: () => _navigateToAudiobook(book, heroTagSuffix: heroSuffix, initialImageUrl: imageUrl),
+      child: Column(
+        crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
+        children: [
+          AspectRatio(
+            aspectRatio: 1.0,
+            child: Stack(
+              children: [
+                Hero(
+                  tag: HeroTags.audiobookCover + (book.uri ?? book.itemId) + '_$heroSuffix',
+                  child: ClipRRect(
+                    borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
+                    child: Container(
+                      color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                      child: imageUrl != null
+                          ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                              imageUrl: imageUrl,
+                              fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                              width: double.infinity,
+                              height: double.infinity,
+                              fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                              fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                              placeholder: (_, __) => Center(
+                                child: Icon(
+                                  MdiIcons.bookOutline,
+                                  size: 48,
+                                  color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                ),
+                              ),
+                              errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Center(
+                                child: Icon(
+                                  MdiIcons.bookOutline,
+                                  size: 48,
+                                  color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                ),
+                              ),
+                            )
+                          : Center(
+                              child: Icon(
+                                MdiIcons.bookOutline,
+                                size: 48,
+                                color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                              ),
+                            ),
+                    ),
+                  ),
+                ),
+                // Progress indicator
+                if (book.progress > 0)
+                  Positioned(
+                    bottom: 0,
+                    left: 0,
+                    right: 0,
+                    child: LinearProgressIndicator(
+                      value: book.progress,
+                      backgroundColor: Colors.black54,
+                      valueColor: AlwaysStoppedAnimation<Color>(colorScheme.primary),
+                      minHeight: 3,
+                    ),
+                  ),
+              ],
+            ),
+          ),
+          const SizedBox(height: 8),
+          Hero(
+            tag: HeroTags.audiobookTitle + (book.uri ?? book.itemId) + '_$heroSuffix',
+            child: Material(
+              color: Colors.transparent,
+              child: Text(
+                book.name,
+                style: textTheme.titleSmall?.copyWith(
+                  color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+                  fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
+                ),
+                maxLines: 2,
+                overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+              ),
+            ),
+          ),
+          if (book.authorsString.isNotEmpty && book.authorsString != S.of(context)!.unknownAuthor)
+            Text(
+              book.authorsString,
+              style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+                color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6),
+              ),
+              maxLines: 1,
+              overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+            ),
+        ],
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
+  Widget _buildAudiobookListTile(Audiobook book, MusicAssistantProvider maProvider) {
+    final imageUrl = maProvider.getImageUrl(book, size: 128);
+    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+    final textTheme = Theme.of(context).textTheme;
+    final heroSuffix = 'series_${widget.series.id}';
+
+    return ListTile(
+      contentPadding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 12, vertical: 4),
+      leading: Hero(
+        tag: HeroTags.audiobookCover + (book.uri ?? book.itemId) + '_$heroSuffix',
+        child: ClipRRect(
+          borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(4),
+          child: Stack(
+            children: [
+              Container(
+                width: 56,
+                height: 56,
+                color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                child: imageUrl != null
+                    ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                        imageUrl: imageUrl,
+                        fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                        fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                        fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                        placeholder: (_, __) => Icon(
+                          MdiIcons.bookOutline,
+                          color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                        ),
+                        errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Icon(
+                          MdiIcons.bookOutline,
+                          color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                        ),
+                      )
+                    : Icon(
+                        MdiIcons.bookOutline,
+                        color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                      ),
+              ),
+              if (book.progress > 0)
+                Positioned(
+                  bottom: 0,
+                  left: 0,
+                  right: 0,
+                  child: LinearProgressIndicator(
+                    value: book.progress,
+                    backgroundColor: Colors.black54,
+                    valueColor: AlwaysStoppedAnimation<Color>(colorScheme.primary),
+                    minHeight: 2,
+                  ),
+                ),
+            ],
+          ),
+        ),
+      ),
+      title: Hero(
+        tag: HeroTags.audiobookTitle + (book.uri ?? book.itemId) + '_$heroSuffix',
+        child: Material(
+          color: Colors.transparent,
+          child: Text(
+            book.name,
+            style: textTheme.titleMedium?.copyWith(
+              color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+              fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
+            ),
+            maxLines: 1,
+            overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+          ),
+        ),
+      ),
+      subtitle: Text(
+        book.authorsString.isNotEmpty && book.authorsString != S.of(context)!.unknownAuthor
+            ? book.authorsString
+            : book.duration != null
+                ? _formatDuration(book.duration!)
+                : '',
+        style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+          color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.7),
+        ),
+        maxLines: 1,
+        overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+      ),
+      trailing: book.progress > 0
+          ? Text(
+              '${(book.progress * 100).toInt()}%',
+              style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+                color: colorScheme.primary,
+              ),
+            )
+          : null,
+      onTap: () => _navigateToAudiobook(book, heroTagSuffix: heroSuffix, initialImageUrl: imageUrl),
+    );
+  }
+
+  void _navigateToAudiobook(Audiobook book, {String? heroTagSuffix, String? initialImageUrl}) {
+    Navigator.push(
+      context,
+      FadeSlidePageRoute(
+        child: AudiobookDetailScreen(
+          audiobook: book,
+          heroTagSuffix: heroTagSuffix,
+          initialImageUrl: initialImageUrl,
+        ),
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
+  String _formatDuration(Duration duration) {
+    final hours = duration.inHours;
+    final minutes = duration.inMinutes % 60;
+    if (hours > 0) {
+      return '${hours}h ${minutes}m';
+    }
+    return '${minutes}m';
+  }
+}

lib/screens/debug_log_screen.dart

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ import 'package:share_plus/share_plus.dart';
 import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
 import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import '../widgets/global_player_overlay.dart';
+import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 
 class DebugLogScreen extends StatefulWidget {
   const DebugLogScreen({super.key});
@@ -42,10 +43,10 @@ class _DebugLogScreenState extends State<DebugLogScreen> {
   void _copyLogs() {
     Clipboard.setData(ClipboardData(text: _logger.getAllLogs()));
     ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-      const SnackBar(
-        content: Text('Logs copied to clipboard'),
+      SnackBar(
+        content: Text(S.of(context)!.logsCopied),
         backgroundColor: Colors.green,
-        duration: Duration(seconds: 2),
+        duration: const Duration(seconds: 2),
       ),
     );
   }
@@ -58,7 +59,7 @@ class _DebugLogScreenState extends State<DebugLogScreen> {
 
       await Share.share(
         report,
-        subject: 'Ensemble Bug Report',
+        subject: S.of(context)!.ensembleBugReport,
       );
     } finally {
       if (mounted) {
@@ -72,9 +73,9 @@ class _DebugLogScreenState extends State<DebugLogScreen> {
       _logger.clear();
     });
     ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-      const SnackBar(
-        content: Text('Logs cleared'),
-        duration: Duration(seconds: 1),
+      SnackBar(
+        content: Text(S.of(context)!.logsCleared),
+        duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
       ),
     );
   }
@@ -93,7 +94,7 @@ class _DebugLogScreenState extends State<DebugLogScreen> {
         builder: (context) => AlertDialog(
           backgroundColor: const Color(0xFF2a2a2a),
           title: Text(
-            'All Players (${allPlayers.length})',
+            S.of(context)!.allPlayersCount(allPlayers.length),
             style: const TextStyle(color: Colors.white),
           ),
           content: SizedBox(
@@ -153,27 +154,27 @@ class _DebugLogScreenState extends State<DebugLogScreen> {
                       crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
                       children: [
                         Text(
-                          'ID: ${player.playerId}',
+                          S.of(context)!.playerId(player.playerId),
                           style: const TextStyle(color: Colors.white70, fontSize: 11),
                         ),
                         Text(
-                          'Available: ${player.available} | Provider: ${player.provider}',
+                          S.of(context)!.playerInfo(player.available.toString(), player.provider ?? 'unknown'),
                           style: const TextStyle(color: Colors.white70, fontSize: 11),
                         ),
                         if (isCurrentPlayer)
-                          const Text(
-                            '← This device',
-                            style: TextStyle(color: Colors.green, fontSize: 11, fontWeight: FontWeight.bold),
+                          Text(
+                            S.of(context)!.thisDevice,
+                            style: const TextStyle(color: Colors.green, fontSize: 11, fontWeight: FontWeight.bold),
                           ),
                         if (isGhost && !isCorrupt)
-                          const Text(
-                            '⚠️ Ghost player (duplicate)',
-                            style: TextStyle(color: Colors.red, fontSize: 11),
+                          Text(
+                            S.of(context)!.ghostPlayer,
+                            style: const TextStyle(color: Colors.red, fontSize: 11),
                           ),
                         if (isCorrupt)
-                          const Text(
-                            '⚠️ Unavailable/Corrupt',
-                            style: TextStyle(color: Colors.orange, fontSize: 11),
+                          Text(
+                            S.of(context)!.unavailableCorrupt,
+                            style: const TextStyle(color: Colors.orange, fontSize: 11),
                           ),
                       ],
                     ),
@@ -195,15 +196,15 @@ class _DebugLogScreenState extends State<DebugLogScreen> {
                 if (context.mounted) {
                   Navigator.pop(context);
                   ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-                    const SnackBar(content: Text('Player list copied to clipboard!')),
+                    SnackBar(content: Text(S.of(context)!.playerListCopied)),
                   );
                 }
               },
-              child: const Text('Copy List'),
+              child: Text(S.of(context)!.copyList),
             ),
             TextButton(
               onPressed: () => Navigator.pop(context),
-              child: const Text('Close'),
+              child: Text(S.of(context)!.close),
             ),
           ],
         ),
@@ -211,7 +212,7 @@ class _DebugLogScreenState extends State<DebugLogScreen> {
     } catch (e) {
       if (mounted) {
         ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-          SnackBar(content: Text('Error loading players: $e')),
+          SnackBar(content: Text(S.of(context)!.errorLoadingPlayers(e.toString()))),
         );
       }
     }
@@ -229,9 +230,9 @@ class _DebugLogScreenState extends State<DebugLogScreen> {
           onPressed: () => Navigator.pop(context),
           color: Colors.white,
         ),
-        title: const Text(
-          'Debug Logs',
-          style: TextStyle(
+        title: Text(
+          S.of(context)!.debugLogs,
+          style: const TextStyle(
             color: Colors.white,
             fontSize: 20,
             fontWeight: FontWeight.w300,
@@ -256,11 +257,11 @@ class _DebugLogScreenState extends State<DebugLogScreen> {
                   icon: const Icon(Icons.share_rounded),
                   onPressed: _shareBugReport,
                   color: Colors.white,
-                  tooltip: 'Share bug report',
+                  tooltip: S.of(context)!.shareBugReport,
                 ),
           PopupMenuButton<String>(
             icon: const Icon(Icons.more_vert, color: Colors.white),
-            tooltip: 'More options',
+            tooltip: S.of(context)!.moreOptions,
             onSelected: (value) async {
               switch (value) {
                 case 'show_players':
@@ -275,27 +276,27 @@ class _DebugLogScreenState extends State<DebugLogScreen> {
               }
             },
             itemBuilder: (context) => [
-              const PopupMenuItem(
+              PopupMenuItem(
                 value: 'show_players',
                 child: ListTile(
-                  leading: Icon(Icons.speaker_group_rounded),
-                  title: Text('View All Players'),
+                  leading: const Icon(Icons.speaker_group_rounded),
+                  title: Text(S.of(context)!.viewAllPlayers),
                   dense: true,
                 ),
               ),
-              const PopupMenuItem(
+              PopupMenuItem(
                 value: 'copy_logs',
                 child: ListTile(
-                  leading: Icon(Icons.copy_rounded),
-                  title: Text('Copy Logs'),
+                  leading: const Icon(Icons.copy_rounded),
+                  title: Text(S.of(context)!.copyLogs),
                   dense: true,
                 ),
               ),
-              const PopupMenuItem(
+              PopupMenuItem(
                 value: 'clear_logs',
                 child: ListTile(
-                  leading: Icon(Icons.delete_rounded),
-                  title: Text('Clear Logs'),
+                  leading: const Icon(Icons.delete_rounded),
+                  title: Text(S.of(context)!.clearLogs),
                   dense: true,
                 ),
               ),
@@ -317,20 +318,20 @@ class _DebugLogScreenState extends State<DebugLogScreen> {
                   scrollDirection: Axis.horizontal,
                   child: Row(
                     children: [
-                      _buildFilterChip('All', LogLevel.debug),
+                      _buildFilterChip(S.of(context)!.all, LogLevel.debug),
                       const SizedBox(width: 8),
-                      _buildFilterChip('Info+', LogLevel.info),
+                      _buildFilterChip(S.of(context)!.infoPlus, LogLevel.info),
                       const SizedBox(width: 8),
-                      _buildFilterChip('Warnings', LogLevel.warning),
+                      _buildFilterChip(S.of(context)!.warnings, LogLevel.warning),
                       const SizedBox(width: 8),
-                      _buildFilterChip('Errors', LogLevel.error),
+                      _buildFilterChip(S.of(context)!.errors, LogLevel.error),
                     ],
                   ),
                 ),
                 const SizedBox(height: 8),
                 // Stats
                 Text(
-                  'Showing ${_filteredEntries.length} of ${_logger.entries.length} entries',
+                  S.of(context)!.showingEntries(_filteredEntries.length, _logger.entries.length),
                   style: const TextStyle(color: Colors.white54, fontSize: 11),
                 ),
               ],
@@ -338,10 +339,10 @@ class _DebugLogScreenState extends State<DebugLogScreen> {
           ),
           Expanded(
             child: _filteredEntries.isEmpty
-                ? const Center(
+                ? Center(
                     child: Text(
-                      'No logs yet',
-                      style: TextStyle(
+                      S.of(context)!.noLogsYet,
+                      style: const TextStyle(
                         color: Colors.white54,
                         fontSize: 16,
                       ),

lib/screens/home_screen.dart

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
 import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
 import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
+import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 import '../providers/navigation_provider.dart';
 import '../widgets/global_player_overlay.dart';
 import 'new_home_screen.dart';
@@ -39,7 +40,7 @@ class _HomeScreenState extends State<HomeScreen> {
     ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).clearSnackBars();
     ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
       SnackBar(
-        content: const Text('Press back again to minimize'),
+        content: Text(S.of(context)!.pressBackToMinimize),
         duration: const Duration(seconds: 2),
         behavior: SnackBarBehavior.floating,
         margin: const EdgeInsets.only(bottom: 80, left: 16, right: 16),
@@ -61,6 +62,12 @@ class _HomeScreenState extends State<HomeScreen> {
           onPopInvokedWithResult: (didPop, result) {
             if (didPop) return;
 
+            // If player reveal (device list) is visible, dismiss it first (with animation)
+            if (GlobalPlayerOverlay.isPlayerRevealVisible) {
+              GlobalPlayerOverlay.dismissPlayerReveal();
+              return;
+            }
+
             // If global player is expanded, collapse it first
             if (GlobalPlayerOverlay.isPlayerExpanded) {
               GlobalPlayerOverlay.collapsePlayer();

lib/screens/library_albums_screen.dart

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import '../models/media_item.dart';
 import '../widgets/album_card.dart';
 import '../widgets/common/empty_state.dart';
+import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 
 class LibraryAlbumsScreen extends StatelessWidget {
   const LibraryAlbumsScreen({super.key});
@@ -25,7 +26,7 @@ class LibraryAlbumsScreen extends StatelessWidget {
           color: colorScheme.onBackground,
         ),
         title: Text(
-          'Albums',
+          S.of(context)!.albums,
           style: textTheme.headlineSmall?.copyWith(
             color: colorScheme.onBackground,
             fontWeight: FontWeight.w300,
@@ -46,7 +47,9 @@ class LibraryAlbumsScreen extends StatelessWidget {
   Widget _buildAlbumsList(BuildContext context, List<Album> albums, bool isLoading) {
     final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
 
-    if (isLoading) {
+    // Show cached data immediately if available, even while loading
+    // Only show spinner if we have no data at all AND we're loading
+    if (albums.isEmpty && isLoading) {
       return Center(
         child: CircularProgressIndicator(color: colorScheme.primary),
       );
@@ -54,6 +57,7 @@ class LibraryAlbumsScreen extends StatelessWidget {
 
     if (albums.isEmpty) {
       return EmptyState.albums(
+        context: context,
         onRefresh: () => context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>().loadLibrary(),
       );
     }

lib/screens/library_artists_screen.dart

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ import '../utils/page_transitions.dart';
 import '../widgets/common/empty_state.dart';
 import '../widgets/artist_avatar.dart';
 import 'artist_details_screen.dart';
+import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 
 class LibraryArtistsScreen extends StatelessWidget {
   const LibraryArtistsScreen({super.key});
@@ -27,7 +28,7 @@ class LibraryArtistsScreen extends StatelessWidget {
           color: colorScheme.onBackground,
         ),
         title: Text(
-          'Artists',
+          S.of(context)!.artists,
           style: textTheme.headlineSmall?.copyWith(
             color: colorScheme.onBackground,
             fontWeight: FontWeight.w300,
@@ -48,7 +49,9 @@ class LibraryArtistsScreen extends StatelessWidget {
   Widget _buildArtistsList(BuildContext context, List<Artist> artists, bool isLoading) {
     final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
 
-    if (isLoading) {
+    // Show cached data immediately if available, even while loading
+    // Only show spinner if we have no data at all AND we're loading
+    if (artists.isEmpty && isLoading) {
       return Center(
         child: CircularProgressIndicator(color: colorScheme.primary),
       );
@@ -56,6 +59,7 @@ class LibraryArtistsScreen extends StatelessWidget {
 
     if (artists.isEmpty) {
       return EmptyState.artists(
+        context: context,
         onRefresh: () => context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>().loadLibrary(),
       );
     }

lib/screens/library_playlists_screen.dart

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import '../models/media_item.dart';
 import '../widgets/common/empty_state.dart';
 import 'playlist_details_screen.dart';
+import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 
 class LibraryPlaylistsScreen extends StatefulWidget {
   const LibraryPlaylistsScreen({super.key});
@@ -59,7 +60,7 @@ class _LibraryPlaylistsScreenState extends State<LibraryPlaylistsScreen> {
           color: colorScheme.onBackground,
         ),
         title: Text(
-          'Playlists',
+          S.of(context)!.playlists,
           style: textTheme.headlineSmall?.copyWith(
             color: colorScheme.onBackground,
             fontWeight: FontWeight.w300,
@@ -74,14 +75,16 @@ class _LibraryPlaylistsScreenState extends State<LibraryPlaylistsScreen> {
   Widget _buildPlaylistsList(BuildContext context, MusicAssistantProvider provider) {
     final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
 
-    if (_isLoading) {
+    // Show cached data immediately if available, even while loading
+    // Only show spinner if we have no data at all AND we're loading
+    if (_playlists.isEmpty && _isLoading) {
       return Center(
         child: CircularProgressIndicator(color: colorScheme.primary),
       );
     }
 
     if (_playlists.isEmpty) {
-      return EmptyState.playlists(onRefresh: _loadPlaylists);
+      return EmptyState.playlists(context: context, onRefresh: _loadPlaylists);
     }
 
     return RefreshIndicator(
@@ -138,8 +141,8 @@ class _LibraryPlaylistsScreenState extends State<LibraryPlaylistsScreen> {
         ),
         subtitle: Text(
           playlist.trackCount != null
-              ? '${playlist.trackCount} tracks'
-              : playlist.owner ?? 'Playlist',
+              ? '${playlist.trackCount} ${S.of(context)!.tracks}'
+              : playlist.owner ?? S.of(context)!.playlist,
           style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
             color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.7),
           ),

lib/screens/library_tracks_screen.dart

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ import 'package:cached_network_image/cached_network_image.dart';
 import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import '../models/media_item.dart';
 import '../widgets/common/empty_state.dart';
+import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 
 class LibraryTracksScreen extends StatelessWidget {
   const LibraryTracksScreen({super.key});
@@ -25,7 +26,7 @@ class LibraryTracksScreen extends StatelessWidget {
           color: colorScheme.onBackground,
         ),
         title: Text(
-          'Tracks',
+          S.of(context)!.tracks,
           style: textTheme.headlineSmall?.copyWith(
             color: colorScheme.onBackground,
             fontWeight: FontWeight.w300,
@@ -41,14 +42,16 @@ class LibraryTracksScreen extends StatelessWidget {
       BuildContext context, MusicAssistantProvider provider) {
     final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
 
-    if (provider.isLoading) {
+    // Show cached data immediately if available, even while loading
+    // Only show spinner if we have no data at all AND we're loading
+    if (provider.tracks.isEmpty && provider.isLoading) {
       return Center(
         child: CircularProgressIndicator(color: colorScheme.primary),
       );
     }
 
     if (provider.tracks.isEmpty) {
-      return EmptyState.tracks(onRefresh: provider.loadLibrary);
+      return EmptyState.tracks(context: context, onRefresh: provider.loadLibrary);
     }
 
     return ListView.builder(
@@ -129,7 +132,7 @@ class LibraryTracksScreen extends StatelessWidget {
 
     if (maProvider.selectedPlayer == null) {
       ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-        const SnackBar(content: Text('No player selected')),
+        SnackBar(content: Text(S.of(context)!.noPlayerSelected)),
       );
       return;
     }

lib/screens/login_screen.dart

@@ -2,9 +2,12 @@ import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
 import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
 import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import '../services/settings_service.dart';
+import '../services/database_service.dart';
+import '../services/profile_service.dart';
 import '../services/auth/auth_strategy.dart';
 import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
 import '../widgets/debug/debug_console.dart';
+import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 import 'home_screen.dart';
 
 class LoginScreen extends StatefulWidget {
@@ -30,6 +33,8 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
   String? _error;
   bool _showDebug = false;
   List<String> _debugLogs = [];
+  String? _resolvedServerUrl; // The actual URL after fallback (e.g., HTTP if HTTPS failed)
+  bool _usedHttpFallback = false; // True if HTTPS failed and we fell back to HTTP
 
   @override
   void initState() {
@@ -94,10 +99,27 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
       return 'http://$url';
     }
 
+    // Tailscale URLs (*.ts.net) - default to http:// since VPN tunnel is already encrypted
+    if (url.endsWith('.ts.net') || url.contains('.ts.net:')) {
+      return 'http://$url';
+    }
+
     // For domain names, default to https://
     return 'https://$url';
   }
 
+  /// Check if the URL is using HTTP (for security warning display)
+  bool _isHttpConnection(String url) {
+    final normalized = _normalizeServerUrl(url);
+    return normalized.startsWith('http://') && !normalized.startsWith('https://');
+  }
+
+  /// Check if the URL is a Tailscale URL (safe for HTTP)
+  bool _isTailscaleUrl(String url) {
+    final normalized = url.trim().toLowerCase();
+    return normalized.contains('.ts.net');
+  }
+
   String _buildServerUrl() {
     // Normalize the base URL
     var url = _normalizeServerUrl(_serverUrlController.text.trim());
@@ -137,7 +159,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
   Future<void> _detectAuthRequirements() async {
     if (_serverUrlController.text.trim().isEmpty) {
       setState(() {
-        _error = 'Please enter your Music Assistant server address';
+        _error = S.of(context)!.pleaseEnterServerAddress;
       });
       return;
     }
@@ -147,6 +169,8 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
       _error = null;
       _detectedAuthStrategy = null;
       _detectedAuthType = null;
+      _resolvedServerUrl = null;
+      _usedHttpFallback = false;
       _debugLogs.clear();
     });
 
@@ -160,11 +184,18 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
       // Auto-detect authentication requirements
       final strategy = await provider.authManager.detectAuthStrategy(serverUrl);
 
+      // Check if auth manager used a different URL (e.g., HTTP fallback)
+      final resolvedUrl = provider.authManager.lastSuccessfulUrl;
+      if (resolvedUrl != null && resolvedUrl != serverUrl) {
+        _addDebugLog('URL resolved via fallback: $resolvedUrl');
+        _usedHttpFallback = serverUrl.startsWith('https://') && resolvedUrl.startsWith('http://');
+      }
+
       _addDebugLog('Detection complete. Strategy: ${strategy?.name ?? 'null'}');
 
       if (strategy == null) {
         setState(() {
-          _error = 'Cannot determine authentication requirements. Please check server URL.';
+          _error = S.of(context)!.cannotDetermineAuth;
           _isDetectingAuth = false;
         });
         return;
@@ -173,6 +204,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
       setState(() {
         _detectedAuthStrategy = strategy;
         _detectedAuthType = _getAuthTypeName(strategy.name);
+        _resolvedServerUrl = resolvedUrl;
         _isDetectingAuth = false;
       });
 
@@ -199,13 +231,13 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
   String _getAuthTypeName(String strategyName) {
     switch (strategyName) {
       case 'none':
-        return 'No Authentication';
+        return S.of(context)!.noAuthentication;
       case 'basic':
-        return 'HTTP Basic Auth';
+        return S.of(context)!.httpBasicAuth;
       case 'authelia':
-        return 'Authelia';
+        return S.of(context)!.authelia;
       case 'music_assistant':
-        return 'Music Assistant Login';
+        return S.of(context)!.musicAssistantLogin;
       default:
         return 'Unknown';
     }
@@ -229,7 +261,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
   Future<void> _connect() async {
     if (_serverUrlController.text.trim().isEmpty) {
       setState(() {
-        _error = 'Please enter your Music Assistant server address';
+        _error = S.of(context)!.pleaseEnterServerAddress;
       });
       return;
     }
@@ -239,7 +271,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
     final isMaAuth = _detectedAuthStrategy?.name == 'music_assistant';
     if (!isMaAuth && _ownerNameController.text.trim().isEmpty) {
       setState(() {
-        _error = 'Please enter your name';
+        _error = S.of(context)!.pleaseEnterName;
       });
       return;
     }
@@ -250,7 +282,9 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
     });
 
     try {
-      final serverUrl = _buildServerUrl();
+      // Use the resolved URL if available (e.g., from HTTP fallback), otherwise build it
+      final serverUrl = _resolvedServerUrl ?? _buildServerUrl();
+      _addDebugLog('Using server URL for connection: $serverUrl');
       final port = _portController.text.trim();
 
       // Validate port (if provided)
@@ -259,7 +293,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
         portNum = int.tryParse(port);
         if (portNum == null || portNum < 1 || portNum > 65535) {
           setState(() {
-            _error = 'Please enter a valid port number (1-65535)';
+            _error = S.of(context)!.pleaseEnterValidPort;
             _isConnecting = false;
           });
           return;
@@ -269,7 +303,13 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
       // Save owner name (if provided) and port to settings
       // For MA auth, the owner name will be set from user profile after login
       if (!isMaAuth && _ownerNameController.text.trim().isNotEmpty) {
-        await SettingsService.setOwnerName(_ownerNameController.text.trim());
+        final ownerName = _ownerNameController.text.trim();
+        await SettingsService.setOwnerName(ownerName);
+
+        // Create/activate profile in local database for manual name entry
+        if (DatabaseService.instance.isInitialized) {
+          await ProfileService.instance.onManualNameEntered(ownerName);
+        }
       }
       await SettingsService.setWebSocketPort(portNum);
 
@@ -285,7 +325,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
 
         if (username.isEmpty || password.isEmpty) {
           setState(() {
-            _error = 'Please enter username and password';
+            _error = S.of(context)!.pleaseEnterCredentials;
             _isConnecting = false;
           });
           return;
@@ -311,7 +351,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
 
         if (!success) {
           setState(() {
-            _error = 'Authentication failed. Please check your credentials.';
+            _error = S.of(context)!.authFailed;
             _isConnecting = false;
           });
           return;
@@ -345,7 +385,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
 
         if (username.isEmpty || password.isEmpty) {
           setState(() {
-            _error = 'Please enter username and password';
+            _error = S.of(context)!.pleaseEnterCredentials;
             _isConnecting = false;
           });
           return;
@@ -369,7 +409,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
 
           if (accessToken == null) {
             setState(() {
-              _error = 'Music Assistant login failed. Please check your credentials.';
+              _error = S.of(context)!.maLoginFailed;
               _isConnecting = false;
             });
             return;
@@ -403,6 +443,18 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
       }
 
       if (provider.isConnected) {
+        // For first-time users, wait for player selection so the welcome
+        // overlay can appear immediately without home screen flash.
+        // This matches the logic in AppStartup._checkAndConnect().
+        final hasCompletedOnboarding = await SettingsService.getHasCompletedOnboarding();
+        if (!hasCompletedOnboarding) {
+          // First-time user: wait for connection + player selection
+          for (int i = 0; i < 20; i++) {
+            await Future.delayed(const Duration(milliseconds: 250));
+            if (provider.selectedPlayer != null) break;
+          }
+        }
+
         // Navigate to home screen
         if (mounted) {
           // Ensure keyboard is closed before navigating
@@ -413,7 +465,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
         }
       } else {
         setState(() {
-          _error = 'Could not connect to server. Please check the address and try again.';
+          _error = S.of(context)!.connectionFailed;
           _isConnecting = false;
         });
       }
@@ -461,7 +513,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
 
               // Server URL
               Text(
-                'Server Address',
+                S.of(context)!.serverAddress,
                 style: textTheme.titleMedium?.copyWith(
                   color: colorScheme.onBackground,
                   fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
@@ -473,7 +525,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
                 controller: _serverUrlController,
                 style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface),
                 decoration: InputDecoration(
-                  hintText: 'e.g., music.example.com or 192.168.1.100',
+                  hintText: S.of(context)!.serverAddressHint,
                   hintStyle: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.38)),
                   filled: true,
                   fillColor: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
@@ -500,7 +552,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
               if (_detectedAuthStrategy != null &&
                   _detectedAuthStrategy!.name != 'music_assistant') ...[
                 Text(
-                  'Your Name',
+                  S.of(context)!.yourName,
                   style: textTheme.titleMedium?.copyWith(
                     color: colorScheme.onBackground,
                     fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
@@ -512,7 +564,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
                   controller: _ownerNameController,
                   style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface),
                   decoration: InputDecoration(
-                    hintText: 'Your first name',
+                    hintText: S.of(context)!.yourFirstName,
                     hintStyle: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.38)),
                     filled: true,
                     fillColor: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
@@ -535,7 +587,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
 
               // Port
               Text(
-                'Port (Optional)',
+                S.of(context)!.portOptional,
                 style: textTheme.titleMedium?.copyWith(
                   color: colorScheme.onBackground,
                   fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
@@ -543,7 +595,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
               ),
               const SizedBox(height: 8),
               Text(
-                'Leave blank for reverse proxy or standard ports. Enter 8095 for direct connection.',
+                S.of(context)!.portDescription,
                 style: TextStyle(
                   color: colorScheme.onBackground.withOpacity(0.6),
                   fontSize: 12,
@@ -555,7 +607,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
                 controller: _portController,
                 style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface),
                 decoration: InputDecoration(
-                  hintText: 'e.g., 8095 or leave blank',
+                  hintText: S.of(context)!.portHint,
                   hintStyle: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.38)),
                   filled: true,
                   fillColor: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
@@ -600,7 +652,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
                           crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
                           children: [
                             Text(
-                              'Detected: $_detectedAuthType',
+                              S.of(context)!.detectedAuthType(_detectedAuthType!),
                               style: TextStyle(
                                 color: needsAuth
                                     ? colorScheme.onPrimaryContainer
@@ -613,7 +665,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
                               Padding(
                                 padding: const EdgeInsets.only(top: 4),
                                 child: Text(
-                                  'This server requires authentication',
+                                  S.of(context)!.serverRequiresAuth,
                                   style: TextStyle(
                                     color: colorScheme.onPrimaryContainer.withOpacity(0.7),
                                     fontSize: 12,
@@ -627,12 +679,77 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
                   ),
                 ),
 
+              // HTTP connection info banner
+              if (_resolvedServerUrl != null && _isHttpConnection(_resolvedServerUrl!))
+                Container(
+                  padding: const EdgeInsets.all(16),
+                  margin: const EdgeInsets.only(bottom: 24),
+                  decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                    color: _isTailscaleUrl(_serverUrlController.text)
+                        ? colorScheme.secondaryContainer.withOpacity(0.3)
+                        : colorScheme.errorContainer.withOpacity(0.3),
+                    borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+                    border: _isTailscaleUrl(_serverUrlController.text)
+                        ? null
+                        : Border.all(color: colorScheme.error.withOpacity(0.3)),
+                  ),
+                  child: Row(
+                    children: [
+                      Icon(
+                        _isTailscaleUrl(_serverUrlController.text)
+                            ? Icons.vpn_lock_rounded
+                            : Icons.warning_amber_rounded,
+                        color: _isTailscaleUrl(_serverUrlController.text)
+                            ? colorScheme.secondary
+                            : colorScheme.error,
+                        size: 24,
+                      ),
+                      const SizedBox(width: 12),
+                      Expanded(
+                        child: Column(
+                          crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
+                          children: [
+                            Text(
+                              _isTailscaleUrl(_serverUrlController.text)
+                                  ? S.of(context)!.tailscaleVpnConnection
+                                  : S.of(context)!.unencryptedConnection,
+                              style: TextStyle(
+                                color: _isTailscaleUrl(_serverUrlController.text)
+                                    ? colorScheme.onSecondaryContainer
+                                    : colorScheme.onErrorContainer,
+                                fontSize: 14,
+                                fontWeight: FontWeight.w600,
+                              ),
+                            ),
+                            Padding(
+                              padding: const EdgeInsets.only(top: 4),
+                              child: Text(
+                                _isTailscaleUrl(_serverUrlController.text)
+                                    ? S.of(context)!.usingHttpOverTailscale
+                                    : _usedHttpFallback
+                                        ? S.of(context)!.httpsFailedUsingHttp
+                                        : S.of(context)!.httpNotEncrypted,
+                                style: TextStyle(
+                                  color: (_isTailscaleUrl(_serverUrlController.text)
+                                      ? colorScheme.onSecondaryContainer
+                                      : colorScheme.onErrorContainer).withOpacity(0.7),
+                                  fontSize: 12,
+                                ),
+                              ),
+                            ),
+                          ],
+                        ),
+                      ),
+                    ],
+                  ),
+                ),
+
               // Authentication fields (shown only if auth required)
               if (needsAuth) ...[
                 // Auth Server URL (only for Authelia)
                 if (_detectedAuthStrategy?.name == 'authelia') ...[
                   Text(
-                    'Auth Server URL (Optional)',
+                    S.of(context)!.authServerUrlOptional,
                     style: textTheme.titleMedium?.copyWith(
                       color: colorScheme.onBackground,
                       fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
@@ -640,7 +757,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
                   ),
                   const SizedBox(height: 8),
                   Text(
-                    'Leave empty if authentication is on the same server',
+                    S.of(context)!.authServerUrlDescription,
                     style: TextStyle(
                       color: colorScheme.onBackground.withOpacity(0.6),
                       fontSize: 12,
@@ -652,7 +769,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
                     controller: _authServerUrlController,
                     style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface),
                     decoration: InputDecoration(
-                      hintText: 'e.g., auth.example.com (if different from server)',
+                      hintText: S.of(context)!.authServerUrlHint,
                       hintStyle: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.38)),
                       filled: true,
                       fillColor: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
@@ -673,7 +790,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
                 ],
 
                 Text(
-                  'Username',
+                  S.of(context)!.username,
                   style: textTheme.titleMedium?.copyWith(
                     color: colorScheme.onBackground,
                     fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
@@ -686,7 +803,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
                   focusNode: _usernameFocusNode,
                   style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface),
                   decoration: InputDecoration(
-                    hintText: 'Username',
+                    hintText: S.of(context)!.username,
                     hintStyle: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.38)),
                     filled: true,
                     fillColor: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
@@ -706,7 +823,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
                 const SizedBox(height: 16),
 
                 Text(
-                  'Password',
+                  S.of(context)!.password,
                   style: textTheme.titleMedium?.copyWith(
                     color: colorScheme.onBackground,
                     fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
@@ -718,7 +835,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
                   controller: _passwordController,
                   style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface),
                   decoration: InputDecoration(
-                    hintText: 'Password',
+                    hintText: S.of(context)!.password,
                     hintStyle: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.38)),
                     filled: true,
                     fillColor: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
@@ -808,9 +925,9 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
                             ),
                           ),
                           const SizedBox(width: 12),
-                          const Text(
-                            'Detecting authentication...',
-                            style: TextStyle(
+                          Text(
+                            S.of(context)!.detectingAuth,
+                            style: const TextStyle(
                               fontSize: 16,
                               fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
                             ),
@@ -827,7 +944,7 @@ class _LoginScreenState extends State<LoginScreen> {
                             ),
                           )
                         : Text(
-                            _detectedAuthStrategy == null ? 'Detect & Connect' : 'Connect',
+                            _detectedAuthStrategy == null ? S.of(context)!.detectAndConnect : S.of(context)!.connect,
                             style: const TextStyle(
                               fontSize: 16,
                               fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,

lib/screens/new_home_screen.dart

@@ -1,14 +1,18 @@
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
 import 'package:flutter/scheduler.dart';
 import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
+import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import '../services/settings_service.dart';
 import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
+import '../services/sync_service.dart';
 import '../widgets/global_player_overlay.dart';
 import '../widgets/player_selector.dart';
 import '../widgets/album_row.dart';
 import '../widgets/artist_row.dart';
 import '../widgets/track_row.dart';
+import '../widgets/audiobook_row.dart';
+import '../widgets/series_row.dart';
 import '../widgets/common/disconnected_state.dart';
 import 'settings_screen.dart';
 import 'search_screen.dart';
@@ -31,8 +35,12 @@ class _NewHomeScreenState extends State<NewHomeScreen> with AutomaticKeepAliveCl
   bool _showFavoriteAlbums = false;
   bool _showFavoriteArtists = false;
   bool _showFavoriteTracks = false;
-  // Random order for favorites (generated once per session)
-  late List<int> _favoritesOrder;
+  // Audiobook rows (default off)
+  bool _showContinueListeningAudiobooks = false;
+  bool _showDiscoverAudiobooks = false;
+  bool _showDiscoverSeries = false;
+  // Row order (loaded from settings)
+  List<String> _homeRowOrder = List.from(SettingsService.defaultHomeRowOrder);
 
   @override
   bool get wantKeepAlive => true;
@@ -41,8 +49,6 @@ class _NewHomeScreenState extends State<NewHomeScreen> with AutomaticKeepAliveCl
   void initState() {
     super.initState();
     WidgetsBinding.instance.addObserver(this);
-    // Generate random order for favorites rows (0, 1, 2 shuffled)
-    _favoritesOrder = [0, 1, 2]..shuffle();
     _loadSettings();
   }
 
@@ -67,6 +73,10 @@ class _NewHomeScreenState extends State<NewHomeScreen> with AutomaticKeepAliveCl
     final showFavAlbums = await SettingsService.getShowFavoriteAlbums();
     final showFavArtists = await SettingsService.getShowFavoriteArtists();
     final showFavTracks = await SettingsService.getShowFavoriteTracks();
+    final showContAudiobooks = await SettingsService.getShowContinueListeningAudiobooks();
+    final showDiscAudiobooks = await SettingsService.getShowDiscoverAudiobooks();
+    final showDiscSeries = await SettingsService.getShowDiscoverSeries();
+    final rowOrder = await SettingsService.getHomeRowOrder();
     if (mounted) {
       setState(() {
         _showRecentAlbums = showRecent;
@@ -75,6 +85,10 @@ class _NewHomeScreenState extends State<NewHomeScreen> with AutomaticKeepAliveCl
         _showFavoriteAlbums = showFavAlbums;
         _showFavoriteArtists = showFavArtists;
         _showFavoriteTracks = showFavTracks;
+        _showContinueListeningAudiobooks = showContAudiobooks;
+        _showDiscoverAudiobooks = showDiscAudiobooks;
+        _showDiscoverSeries = showDiscSeries;
+        _homeRowOrder = rowOrder;
       });
     }
   }
@@ -84,6 +98,9 @@ class _NewHomeScreenState extends State<NewHomeScreen> with AutomaticKeepAliveCl
     final provider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
     provider.invalidateHomeCache();
 
+    // Force full library sync from MA API
+    await provider.forceLibrarySync();
+
     // Reload settings in case they changed
     await _loadSettings();
 
@@ -127,6 +144,28 @@ class _NewHomeScreenState extends State<NewHomeScreen> with AutomaticKeepAliveCl
         titleSpacing: 0,
         centerTitle: false,
         actions: [
+          // Sync indicator - shows when library is syncing in background
+          ListenableBuilder(
+            listenable: SyncService.instance,
+            builder: (context, _) {
+              if (!SyncService.instance.isSyncing) {
+                return const SizedBox.shrink();
+              }
+              return Padding(
+                padding: const EdgeInsets.only(right: 8.0),
+                child: SizedBox(
+                  width: 20,
+                  height: 20,
+                  child: CircularProgressIndicator(
+                    strokeWidth: 2,
+                    valueColor: AlwaysStoppedAnimation<Color>(
+                      Theme.of(context).colorScheme.primary.withOpacity(0.7),
+                    ),
+                  ),
+                ),
+              );
+            },
+          ),
           const PlayerSelector(),
         ],
       ),
@@ -135,18 +174,62 @@ class _NewHomeScreenState extends State<NewHomeScreen> with AutomaticKeepAliveCl
           selector: (_, p) => p.isConnected,
           builder: (context, isConnected, child) {
             final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-            return !isConnected
-                ? DisconnectedState.full(
+            final syncService = SyncService.instance;
+
+            // Show cached data even when not connected (if we have cache)
+            // Only show disconnected state if we have no cached data at all
+            if (!isConnected && !syncService.hasCache) {
+              return DisconnectedState.full(
+                context: context,
                 onSettings: () => Navigator.push(
                   context,
                   MaterialPageRoute(builder: (context) => const SettingsScreen()),
                 ),
-                  )
-                : RefreshIndicator(
+              );
+            }
+
+            return Stack(
+              children: [
+                // Main content
+                RefreshIndicator(
                   onRefresh: _onRefresh,
                   color: colorScheme.primary,
                   backgroundColor: colorScheme.surface,
                   child: _buildConnectedView(context, maProvider),
+                ),
+                // Connecting banner overlay (doesn't affect layout)
+                // Hide when we have cached players - UI is functional during background reconnect
+                if (!isConnected && syncService.hasCache && !maProvider.hasCachedPlayers)
+                  Positioned(
+                    top: 0,
+                    left: 0,
+                    right: 0,
+                    child: Container(
+                      padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 16, vertical: 6),
+                      color: colorScheme.primaryContainer.withOpacity(0.9),
+                      child: Row(
+                        mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.center,
+                        children: [
+                          SizedBox(
+                            width: 12,
+                            height: 12,
+                            child: CircularProgressIndicator(
+                              strokeWidth: 2,
+                              color: colorScheme.primary,
+                            ),
+                          ),
+                          const SizedBox(width: 8),
+                          Text(
+                            S.of(context)!.connecting,
+                            style: Theme.of(context).textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+                              color: colorScheme.onPrimaryContainer,
+                            ),
+                          ),
+                        ],
+                      ),
+                    ),
+                  ),
+              ],
             );
           },
         ),
@@ -165,9 +248,6 @@ class _NewHomeScreenState extends State<NewHomeScreen> with AutomaticKeepAliveCl
         final availableHeight = constraints.maxHeight - BottomSpacing.withMiniPlayer;
         final rowHeight = availableHeight / 3;
 
-        // Build favorites rows in random order
-        final favoritesWidgets = _buildFavoritesRows(provider, rowHeight);
-
         // Use Android 12+ stretch overscroll effect
         return NotificationListener<ScrollNotification>(
           onNotification: (notification) {
@@ -192,37 +272,7 @@ class _NewHomeScreenState extends State<NewHomeScreen> with AutomaticKeepAliveCl
               child: Column(
                 key: _refreshKey,
                 crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
-                children: [
-                  // Recently played albums (optional)
-                  if (_showRecentAlbums)
-                    AlbumRow(
-                      key: const ValueKey('recent-albums'),
-                      title: 'Recently Played',
-                      loadAlbums: () => provider.getRecentAlbumsWithCache(),
-                      rowHeight: rowHeight,
-                    ),
-
-                  // Discover Artists (optional)
-                  if (_showDiscoverArtists)
-                    ArtistRow(
-                      key: const ValueKey('discover-artists'),
-                      title: 'Discover Artists',
-                      loadArtists: () => provider.getDiscoverArtistsWithCache(),
-                      rowHeight: rowHeight,
-                    ),
-
-                  // Discover Albums (optional)
-                  if (_showDiscoverAlbums)
-                    AlbumRow(
-                      key: const ValueKey('discover-albums'),
-                      title: 'Discover Albums',
-                      loadAlbums: () => provider.getDiscoverAlbumsWithCache(),
-                      rowHeight: rowHeight,
-                    ),
-
-                  // Favorites rows in random order
-                  ...favoritesWidgets,
-                ],
+                children: _buildOrderedRows(provider, rowHeight),
               ),
             ),
           ),
@@ -231,51 +281,101 @@ class _NewHomeScreenState extends State<NewHomeScreen> with AutomaticKeepAliveCl
     );
   }
 
-  /// Build favorites rows in random order (order set once per session)
-  List<Widget> _buildFavoritesRows(MusicAssistantProvider provider, double rowHeight) {
-    // Create list of enabled favorites with their order index
-    final enabledFavorites = <MapEntry<int, Widget>>[];
+  /// Build rows in the user's configured order
+  List<Widget> _buildOrderedRows(MusicAssistantProvider provider, double rowHeight) {
+    final rows = <Widget>[];
 
-    if (_showFavoriteAlbums) {
-      enabledFavorites.add(MapEntry(
-        _favoritesOrder[0],
-        AlbumRow(
+    for (final rowId in _homeRowOrder) {
+      final widget = _buildRowWidget(rowId, provider, rowHeight);
+      if (widget != null) {
+        rows.add(widget);
+      }
+    }
+
+    return rows;
+  }
+
+  /// Build a single row widget by ID, returns null if row is disabled
+  Widget? _buildRowWidget(String rowId, MusicAssistantProvider provider, double rowHeight) {
+    switch (rowId) {
+      case 'recent-albums':
+        if (!_showRecentAlbums) return null;
+        return AlbumRow(
+          key: const ValueKey('recent-albums'),
+          title: S.of(context)!.recentlyPlayed,
+          loadAlbums: () => provider.getRecentAlbumsWithCache(),
+          getCachedAlbums: () => provider.getCachedRecentAlbums(),
+          rowHeight: rowHeight,
+        );
+      case 'discover-artists':
+        if (!_showDiscoverArtists) return null;
+        return ArtistRow(
+          key: const ValueKey('discover-artists'),
+          title: S.of(context)!.discoverArtists,
+          loadArtists: () => provider.getDiscoverArtistsWithCache(),
+          getCachedArtists: () => provider.getCachedDiscoverArtists(),
+          rowHeight: rowHeight,
+        );
+      case 'discover-albums':
+        if (!_showDiscoverAlbums) return null;
+        return AlbumRow(
+          key: const ValueKey('discover-albums'),
+          title: S.of(context)!.discoverAlbums,
+          loadAlbums: () => provider.getDiscoverAlbumsWithCache(),
+          getCachedAlbums: () => provider.getCachedDiscoverAlbums(),
+          rowHeight: rowHeight,
+        );
+      case 'continue-listening':
+        if (!_showContinueListeningAudiobooks) return null;
+        return AudiobookRow(
+          key: const ValueKey('continue-listening'),
+          title: S.of(context)!.continueListening,
+          loadAudiobooks: () => provider.getInProgressAudiobooks(),
+          rowHeight: rowHeight,
+        );
+      case 'discover-audiobooks':
+        if (!_showDiscoverAudiobooks) return null;
+        return AudiobookRow(
+          key: const ValueKey('discover-audiobooks'),
+          title: S.of(context)!.discoverAudiobooks,
+          loadAudiobooks: () => provider.getDiscoverAudiobooks(),
+          rowHeight: rowHeight,
+        );
+      case 'discover-series':
+        if (!_showDiscoverSeries) return null;
+        return SeriesRow(
+          key: const ValueKey('discover-series'),
+          title: S.of(context)!.discoverSeries,
+          loadSeries: () => provider.getDiscoverSeries(),
+          rowHeight: rowHeight,
+        );
+      case 'favorite-albums':
+        if (!_showFavoriteAlbums) return null;
+        return AlbumRow(
           key: const ValueKey('favorite-albums'),
-          title: 'Favorite Albums',
+          title: S.of(context)!.favoriteAlbums,
           loadAlbums: () => provider.getFavoriteAlbums(),
           rowHeight: rowHeight,
-        ),
-      ));
-    }
-
-    if (_showFavoriteArtists) {
-      enabledFavorites.add(MapEntry(
-        _favoritesOrder[1],
-        ArtistRow(
+        );
+      case 'favorite-artists':
+        if (!_showFavoriteArtists) return null;
+        return ArtistRow(
           key: const ValueKey('favorite-artists'),
-          title: 'Favorite Artists',
+          title: S.of(context)!.favoriteArtists,
           loadArtists: () => provider.getFavoriteArtists(),
           rowHeight: rowHeight,
-        ),
-      ));
-    }
-
-    if (_showFavoriteTracks) {
-      enabledFavorites.add(MapEntry(
-        _favoritesOrder[2],
-        TrackRow(
+        );
+      case 'favorite-tracks':
+        if (!_showFavoriteTracks) return null;
+        return TrackRow(
           key: const ValueKey('favorite-tracks'),
-          title: 'Favorite Tracks',
+          title: S.of(context)!.favoriteTracks,
           loadTracks: () => provider.getFavoriteTracks(),
           rowHeight: rowHeight,
-        ),
-      ));
+        );
+      default:
+        return null;
     }
-
-    // Sort by the random order index
-    enabledFavorites.sort((a, b) => a.key.compareTo(b.key));
-
-    return enabledFavorites.map((e) => e.value).toList();
   }
 }
 

lib/screens/playlist_details_screen.dart

@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
 import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
+import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 import '../models/media_item.dart';
 import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
+import '../services/recently_played_service.dart';
 
 final _playlistLogger = DebugLogger();
 
@@ -33,22 +35,49 @@ class _PlaylistDetailsScreenState extends State<PlaylistDetailsScreen> {
   }
 
   Future<void> _loadTracks() async {
-    setState(() {
-      _isLoading = true;
-    });
-
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-    final tracks = await maProvider.getPlaylistTracksWithCache(
-      widget.provider,
-      widget.itemId,
-    );
+    final cacheKey = '${widget.provider}_${widget.itemId}';
 
+    // 1. Show cached data immediately (if available)
+    final cachedTracks = maProvider.getCachedPlaylistTracks(cacheKey);
+    if (cachedTracks != null && cachedTracks.isNotEmpty) {
       if (mounted) {
         setState(() {
-        _tracks = tracks;
+          _tracks = cachedTracks;
           _isLoading = false;
         });
       }
+    } else {
+      setState(() => _isLoading = true);
+    }
+
+    // 2. Fetch fresh data in background (silent refresh)
+    try {
+      final freshTracks = await maProvider.getPlaylistTracksWithCache(
+        widget.provider,
+        widget.itemId,
+        forceRefresh: cachedTracks != null,
+      );
+
+      // 3. Update if we got different data
+      if (mounted && freshTracks.isNotEmpty) {
+        final tracksChanged = _tracks.length != freshTracks.length ||
+            (_tracks.isNotEmpty && freshTracks.isNotEmpty &&
+             _tracks.first.itemId != freshTracks.first.itemId);
+        if (tracksChanged || _tracks.isEmpty) {
+          setState(() {
+            _tracks = freshTracks;
+            _isLoading = false;
+          });
+        }
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      // Silent failure - keep showing cached data
+    }
+
+    if (mounted && _isLoading) {
+      setState(() => _isLoading = false);
+    }
   }
 
   Future<void> _playPlaylist() async {
@@ -60,7 +89,7 @@ class _PlaylistDetailsScreenState extends State<PlaylistDetailsScreen> {
       // Use the selected player
       final player = maProvider.selectedPlayer;
       if (player == null) {
-        _showError('No player selected');
+        _showError(S.of(context)!.noPlayerSelected);
         return;
       }
 
@@ -70,10 +99,13 @@ class _PlaylistDetailsScreenState extends State<PlaylistDetailsScreen> {
       await maProvider.playTracks(player.playerId, _tracks, startIndex: 0);
       _playlistLogger.info('Playlist queued successfully', context: 'Playlist');
 
+      // Record to local recently played (per-profile)
+      RecentlyPlayedService.instance.recordPlaylistPlayed(widget.playlist);
+
       if (mounted) {
         ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
           SnackBar(
-            content: Text('Playing ${widget.playlist.name}'),
+            content: Text(S.of(context)!.playing(widget.playlist.name)),
             duration: const Duration(seconds: 2),
           ),
         );
@@ -191,7 +223,7 @@ class _PlaylistDetailsScreenState extends State<PlaylistDetailsScreen> {
                     child: ElevatedButton.icon(
                       onPressed: _isLoading ? null : _playPlaylist,
                       icon: const Icon(Icons.play_arrow_rounded),
-                      label: const Text('Play'),
+                      label: Text(S.of(context)!.play),
                       style: ElevatedButton.styleFrom(
                         backgroundColor: Colors.white,
                         foregroundColor: const Color(0xFF1a1a1a),
@@ -204,9 +236,9 @@ class _PlaylistDetailsScreenState extends State<PlaylistDetailsScreen> {
                   ),
                   const SizedBox(height: 24),
                   // Tracks header
-                  const Text(
-                    'Tracks',
-                    style: TextStyle(
+                  Text(
+                    S.of(context)!.tracks,
+                    style: const TextStyle(
                       color: Colors.white,
                       fontSize: 18,
                       fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
@@ -226,7 +258,7 @@ class _PlaylistDetailsScreenState extends State<PlaylistDetailsScreen> {
                   ? SliverFillRemaining(
                       child: Center(
                         child: Text(
-                          'No tracks in playlist',
+                          S.of(context)!.noTracksInPlaylist,
                           style: TextStyle(
                             color: Colors.grey[600],
                             fontSize: 16,
@@ -323,7 +355,7 @@ class _PlaylistDetailsScreenState extends State<PlaylistDetailsScreen> {
         onPressed: () async {
           final player = maProvider.selectedPlayer;
           if (player == null) {
-            _showError('No player selected');
+            _showError(S.of(context)!.noPlayerSelected);
             return;
           }
 
@@ -332,9 +364,9 @@ class _PlaylistDetailsScreenState extends State<PlaylistDetailsScreen> {
             await maProvider.playTracks(player.playerId, _tracks, startIndex: index);
             if (mounted) {
               ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-                const SnackBar(
-                  content: Text('Playing track'),
-                  duration: Duration(seconds: 1),
+                SnackBar(
+                  content: Text(S.of(context)!.playingTrack),
+                  duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
                 ),
               );
             }

lib/screens/queue_screen.dart

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import '../models/player.dart';
 import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
 import '../widgets/common/empty_state.dart';
+import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 
 class QueueScreen extends StatefulWidget {
   const QueueScreen({super.key});
@@ -51,7 +52,7 @@ class _QueueScreenState extends State<QueueScreen> {
         if (mounted) {
           setState(() {
             _isLoading = false;
-            _error = 'No player selected';
+            _error = S.of(context)!.noPlayerSelected;
           });
         }
       }
@@ -77,7 +78,7 @@ class _QueueScreenState extends State<QueueScreen> {
         backgroundColor: Colors.transparent,
         elevation: 0,
         title: Text(
-          player != null ? '${player.name} Queue' : 'Queue',
+          player != null ? S.of(context)!.playerQueue(player.name) : S.of(context)!.queue,
           style: const TextStyle(
             color: Colors.white,
             fontSize: 20,
@@ -116,7 +117,7 @@ class _QueueScreenState extends State<QueueScreen> {
             const SizedBox(height: 16),
             ElevatedButton(
               onPressed: _loadQueue,
-              child: const Text('Retry'),
+              child: Text(S.of(context)!.retry),
             ),
           ],
         ),
@@ -131,7 +132,7 @@ class _QueueScreenState extends State<QueueScreen> {
             Icon(Icons.speaker_group, size: 64, color: Colors.grey[700]),
             const SizedBox(height: 16),
             Text(
-              'No player selected',
+              S.of(context)!.noPlayerSelected,
               style: TextStyle(color: Colors.grey[600], fontSize: 18),
             ),
           ],
@@ -140,7 +141,7 @@ class _QueueScreenState extends State<QueueScreen> {
     }
 
     if (_queue == null || _queue!.items.isEmpty) {
-      return EmptyState.queue();
+      return EmptyState.queue(context: context);
     }
 
     // Filter to show only current and upcoming items (not history)
@@ -148,9 +149,9 @@ class _QueueScreenState extends State<QueueScreen> {
     final upcomingItems = _queue!.items.sublist(currentIndex);
 
     if (upcomingItems.isEmpty) {
-      return const EmptyState(
+      return EmptyState(
         icon: Icons.queue_music,
-        message: 'No upcoming tracks',
+        message: S.of(context)!.noUpcomingTracks,
       );
     }
 
@@ -220,9 +221,9 @@ class _QueueScreenState extends State<QueueScreen> {
 
         ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
           SnackBar(
-            content: Text('Removed ${item.track.name}'),
+            content: Text(S.of(context)!.removedItem(item.track.name)),
             action: SnackBarAction(
-              label: 'Undo',
+              label: S.of(context)!.undo,
               onPressed: () {
                 setState(() {
                   _queue!.items.insert(index, item);

lib/screens/settings_screen.dart

@@ -1,9 +1,12 @@
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
 import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
+import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
+import '../providers/locale_provider.dart';
 import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import '../services/music_assistant_api.dart';
 import '../services/settings_service.dart';
 import '../theme/theme_provider.dart';
+import '../theme/app_theme.dart';
 import '../widgets/global_player_overlay.dart';
 import 'debug_log_screen.dart';
 import 'login_screen.dart';
@@ -26,6 +29,20 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
   bool _showFavoriteAlbums = false;
   bool _showFavoriteArtists = false;
   bool _showFavoriteTracks = false;
+  // Audiobook home rows (default off)
+  bool _showContinueListeningAudiobooks = false;
+  bool _showDiscoverAudiobooks = false;
+  bool _showDiscoverSeries = false;
+  // Home row order
+  List<String> _homeRowOrder = List.from(SettingsService.defaultHomeRowOrder);
+  // Audiobook libraries
+  List<Map<String, String>> _discoveredLibraries = [];
+  Map<String, bool> _libraryEnabled = {};
+  // Player settings
+  bool _preferLocalPlayer = false;
+  bool _smartSortPlayers = false;
+  // Hint settings
+  bool _showHints = true;
 
   @override
   void initState() {
@@ -51,6 +68,32 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
     final showFavAlbums = await SettingsService.getShowFavoriteAlbums();
     final showFavArtists = await SettingsService.getShowFavoriteArtists();
     final showFavTracks = await SettingsService.getShowFavoriteTracks();
+
+    // Load audiobook home row settings
+    final showContinueAudiobooks = await SettingsService.getShowContinueListeningAudiobooks();
+    final showDiscAudiobooks = await SettingsService.getShowDiscoverAudiobooks();
+    final showDiscSeries = await SettingsService.getShowDiscoverSeries();
+
+    // Load home row order
+    final rowOrder = await SettingsService.getHomeRowOrder();
+
+    // Load audiobook library settings
+    final discovered = await SettingsService.getDiscoveredAbsLibraries() ?? [];
+    final enabled = await SettingsService.getEnabledAbsLibraries();
+    final libraryEnabled = <String, bool>{};
+    for (final lib in discovered) {
+      final path = lib['path'] ?? '';
+      // null means all enabled
+      libraryEnabled[path] = enabled == null || enabled.contains(path);
+    }
+
+    // Load player settings
+    final preferLocal = await SettingsService.getPreferLocalPlayer();
+    final smartSort = await SettingsService.getSmartSortPlayers();
+
+    // Load hint settings
+    final showHints = await SettingsService.getShowHints();
+
     if (mounted) {
       setState(() {
         _showRecentAlbums = showRecent;
@@ -59,6 +102,15 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
         _showFavoriteAlbums = showFavAlbums;
         _showFavoriteArtists = showFavArtists;
         _showFavoriteTracks = showFavTracks;
+        _showContinueListeningAudiobooks = showContinueAudiobooks;
+        _showDiscoverAudiobooks = showDiscAudiobooks;
+        _showDiscoverSeries = showDiscSeries;
+        _homeRowOrder = rowOrder;
+        _discoveredLibraries = discovered;
+        _libraryEnabled = libraryEnabled;
+        _preferLocalPlayer = preferLocal;
+        _smartSortPlayers = smartSort;
+        _showHints = showHints;
       });
     }
   }
@@ -70,6 +122,103 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
     super.dispose();
   }
 
+  // Helper to get row display info
+  Map<String, String> _getRowInfo(String rowId) {
+    final s = S.of(context)!;
+    switch (rowId) {
+      case 'recent-albums':
+        return {'title': s.recentlyPlayed, 'subtitle': s.showRecentlyPlayedAlbums};
+      case 'discover-artists':
+        return {'title': s.discoverArtists, 'subtitle': s.showRandomArtists};
+      case 'discover-albums':
+        return {'title': s.discoverAlbums, 'subtitle': s.showRandomAlbums};
+      case 'continue-listening':
+        return {'title': s.continueListening, 'subtitle': s.showAudiobooksInProgress};
+      case 'discover-audiobooks':
+        return {'title': s.discoverAudiobooks, 'subtitle': s.showRandomAudiobooks};
+      case 'discover-series':
+        return {'title': s.discoverSeries, 'subtitle': s.showRandomSeries};
+      case 'favorite-albums':
+        return {'title': s.favoriteAlbums, 'subtitle': s.showFavoriteAlbums};
+      case 'favorite-artists':
+        return {'title': s.favoriteArtists, 'subtitle': s.showFavoriteArtists};
+      case 'favorite-tracks':
+        return {'title': s.favoriteTracks, 'subtitle': s.showFavoriteTracks};
+      default:
+        return {'title': rowId, 'subtitle': ''};
+    }
+  }
+
+  // Helper to get row enabled state
+  bool _getRowEnabled(String rowId) {
+    switch (rowId) {
+      case 'recent-albums':
+        return _showRecentAlbums;
+      case 'discover-artists':
+        return _showDiscoverArtists;
+      case 'discover-albums':
+        return _showDiscoverAlbums;
+      case 'continue-listening':
+        return _showContinueListeningAudiobooks;
+      case 'discover-audiobooks':
+        return _showDiscoverAudiobooks;
+      case 'discover-series':
+        return _showDiscoverSeries;
+      case 'favorite-albums':
+        return _showFavoriteAlbums;
+      case 'favorite-artists':
+        return _showFavoriteArtists;
+      case 'favorite-tracks':
+        return _showFavoriteTracks;
+      default:
+        return false;
+    }
+  }
+
+  // Helper to set row enabled state
+  void _setRowEnabled(String rowId, bool value) {
+    setState(() {
+      switch (rowId) {
+        case 'recent-albums':
+          _showRecentAlbums = value;
+          SettingsService.setShowRecentAlbums(value);
+          break;
+        case 'discover-artists':
+          _showDiscoverArtists = value;
+          SettingsService.setShowDiscoverArtists(value);
+          break;
+        case 'discover-albums':
+          _showDiscoverAlbums = value;
+          SettingsService.setShowDiscoverAlbums(value);
+          break;
+        case 'continue-listening':
+          _showContinueListeningAudiobooks = value;
+          SettingsService.setShowContinueListeningAudiobooks(value);
+          break;
+        case 'discover-audiobooks':
+          _showDiscoverAudiobooks = value;
+          SettingsService.setShowDiscoverAudiobooks(value);
+          break;
+        case 'discover-series':
+          _showDiscoverSeries = value;
+          SettingsService.setShowDiscoverSeries(value);
+          break;
+        case 'favorite-albums':
+          _showFavoriteAlbums = value;
+          SettingsService.setShowFavoriteAlbums(value);
+          break;
+        case 'favorite-artists':
+          _showFavoriteArtists = value;
+          SettingsService.setShowFavoriteArtists(value);
+          break;
+        case 'favorite-tracks':
+          _showFavoriteTracks = value;
+          SettingsService.setShowFavoriteTracks(value);
+          break;
+      }
+    });
+  }
+
   Future<void> _disconnect() async {
     final provider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
     await provider.disconnect();
@@ -103,7 +252,7 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
           color: colorScheme.onBackground,
         ),
         title: Text(
-          'Settings',
+          S.of(context)!.settings,
           style: textTheme.titleLarge?.copyWith(
             color: colorScheme.onBackground,
             fontWeight: FontWeight.w300,
@@ -122,7 +271,7 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
               );
             },
             color: colorScheme.onBackground,
-            tooltip: 'Debug Logs',
+            tooltip: S.of(context)!.debugLogs,
           ),
         ],
       ),
@@ -178,9 +327,9 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
               child: FilledButton.tonalIcon(
                 onPressed: _disconnect,
                 icon: const Icon(Icons.logout_rounded),
-                label: const Text(
-                  'Disconnect',
-                  style: TextStyle(
+                label: Text(
+                  S.of(context)!.disconnect,
+                  style: const TextStyle(
                     fontSize: 16,
                     fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
                   ),
@@ -199,7 +348,7 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
 
             // Theme section
             Text(
-              'Theme',
+              S.of(context)!.theme,
               style: textTheme.titleMedium?.copyWith(
                 color: colorScheme.onBackground,
                 fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
@@ -210,14 +359,14 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
             Container(
               padding: const EdgeInsets.all(16),
               decoration: BoxDecoration(
-                color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
-                borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+                color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.5),
+                borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
               ),
               child: Column(
                 crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
                 children: [
                   Text(
-                    'Theme Mode',
+                    S.of(context)!.themeMode,
                     style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
                       color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
                     ),
@@ -228,21 +377,21 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
                       return SizedBox(
                         width: double.infinity,
                         child: SegmentedButton<ThemeMode>(
-                          segments: const [
+                          segments: [
                             ButtonSegment<ThemeMode>(
                               value: ThemeMode.light,
-                              label: Text('Light'),
-                              icon: Icon(Icons.light_mode_rounded),
+                              label: Text(S.of(context)!.light),
+                              icon: const Icon(Icons.light_mode_rounded),
                             ),
                             ButtonSegment<ThemeMode>(
                               value: ThemeMode.dark,
-                              label: Text('Dark'),
-                              icon: Icon(Icons.dark_mode_rounded),
+                              label: Text(S.of(context)!.dark),
+                              icon: const Icon(Icons.dark_mode_rounded),
                             ),
                             ButtonSegment<ThemeMode>(
                               value: ThemeMode.system,
-                              label: Text('System'),
-                              icon: Icon(Icons.auto_mode_rounded),
+                              label: Text(S.of(context)!.system),
+                              icon: const Icon(Icons.auto_mode_rounded),
                             ),
                           ],
                           selected: {themeProvider.themeMode},
@@ -254,7 +403,7 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
                               if (states.contains(WidgetState.selected)) {
                                 return colorScheme.primaryContainer;
                               }
-                              return colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3);
+                              return colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.5);
                             }),
                             foregroundColor: WidgetStateProperty.resolveWith((states) {
                               if (states.contains(WidgetState.selected)) {
@@ -263,6 +412,9 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
                               return colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant;
                             }),
                             side: WidgetStateProperty.all(BorderSide.none),
+                            shape: WidgetStateProperty.all(
+                              RoundedRectangleBorder(borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8)),
+                            ),
                           ),
                         ),
                       );
@@ -274,6 +426,67 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
 
             const SizedBox(height: 16),
 
+            // Accent color picker
+            Consumer<ThemeProvider>(
+              builder: (context, themeProvider, _) {
+                final isDisabled = themeProvider.useMaterialTheme;
+                return Container(
+                  padding: const EdgeInsets.all(16),
+                  decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                    color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
+                    borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+                  ),
+                  child: Column(
+                    crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
+                    children: [
+                      Text(
+                        S.of(context)!.accentColor,
+                        style: TextStyle(
+                          color: isDisabled
+                              ? colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.4)
+                              : colorScheme.onSurface,
+                          fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
+                        ),
+                      ),
+                      const SizedBox(height: 12),
+                      Row(
+                        mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.spaceEvenly,
+                        children: accentColorOptions.map((color) {
+                          final isSelected = themeProvider.customColor.value == color.value;
+                          return GestureDetector(
+                            onTap: isDisabled ? null : () {
+                              themeProvider.setCustomColor(color);
+                            },
+                            child: AnimatedContainer(
+                              duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 200),
+                              curve: Curves.easeInOut,
+                              width: 40,
+                              height: 40,
+                              decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                                color: isDisabled ? color.withOpacity(0.3) : color,
+                                shape: BoxShape.circle,
+                                border: isSelected && !isDisabled
+                                    ? Border.all(color: colorScheme.onSurface, width: 3)
+                                    : null,
+                                boxShadow: isSelected && !isDisabled
+                                    ? [BoxShadow(color: color.withOpacity(0.5), blurRadius: 8, spreadRadius: 2)]
+                                    : null,
+                              ),
+                              child: isSelected && !isDisabled
+                                  ? Icon(Icons.check, color: Colors.white, size: 20)
+                                  : null,
+                            ),
+                          );
+                        }).toList(),
+                      ),
+                    ],
+                  ),
+                );
+              },
+            ),
+
+            const SizedBox(height: 16),
+
             Consumer<ThemeProvider>(
               builder: (context, themeProvider, _) {
                 return Container(
@@ -284,11 +497,11 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
                   ),
                   child: SwitchListTile(
                     title: Text(
-                      'Material You',
+                      S.of(context)!.materialYou,
                       style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface),
                     ),
                     subtitle: Text(
-                      'Use system colors (Android 12+)',
+                      S.of(context)!.materialYouDescription,
                       style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
                     ),
                     value: themeProvider.useMaterialTheme,
@@ -314,11 +527,11 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
                   ),
                   child: SwitchListTile(
                     title: Text(
-                      'Adaptive Theme',
+                      S.of(context)!.adaptiveTheme,
                       style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface),
                     ),
                     subtitle: Text(
-                      'Extract colors from album and artist artwork',
+                      S.of(context)!.extractColorsFromArtwork,
                       style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
                     ),
                     value: themeProvider.adaptiveTheme,
@@ -334,9 +547,167 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
 
             const SizedBox(height: 32),
 
-            // Home Screen section
+            // Language section
             Text(
-              'Home Screen',
+              S.of(context)!.language,
+              style: textTheme.titleMedium?.copyWith(
+                color: colorScheme.onBackground,
+                fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
+              ),
+            ),
+            const SizedBox(height: 16),
+
+            Consumer<LocaleProvider>(
+              builder: (context, localeProvider, _) {
+                String getLanguageName(String? code) {
+                  switch (code) {
+                    case 'en':
+                      return 'English';
+                    case 'de':
+                      return 'Deutsch';
+                    case 'es':
+                      return 'Español';
+                    default:
+                      return S.of(context)!.system;
+                  }
+                }
+
+                return ListTile(
+                  contentPadding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 16, vertical: 4),
+                  shape: RoundedRectangleBorder(borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8)),
+                  tileColor: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.5),
+                  leading: Icon(Icons.language_rounded, color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant),
+                  title: Text(S.of(context)!.language),
+                  subtitle: Text(
+                    getLanguageName(localeProvider.locale?.languageCode),
+                    style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.primary),
+                  ),
+                  trailing: Icon(Icons.chevron_right, color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant),
+                  onTap: () {
+                    showDialog(
+                      context: context,
+                      builder: (dialogContext) {
+                        return AlertDialog(
+                          title: Text(S.of(context)!.language),
+                          content: Column(
+                            mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
+                            children: [
+                              RadioListTile<String?>(
+                                title: Text(S.of(context)!.system),
+                                subtitle: const Text('Auto'),
+                                value: null,
+                                groupValue: localeProvider.locale?.languageCode,
+                                onChanged: (value) {
+                                  localeProvider.setLocale(null);
+                                  Navigator.pop(dialogContext);
+                                },
+                              ),
+                              RadioListTile<String?>(
+                                title: const Text('English'),
+                                value: 'en',
+                                groupValue: localeProvider.locale?.languageCode,
+                                onChanged: (value) {
+                                  localeProvider.setLocale(const Locale('en'));
+                                  Navigator.pop(dialogContext);
+                                },
+                              ),
+                              RadioListTile<String?>(
+                                title: const Text('Deutsch'),
+                                value: 'de',
+                                groupValue: localeProvider.locale?.languageCode,
+                                onChanged: (value) {
+                                  localeProvider.setLocale(const Locale('de'));
+                                  Navigator.pop(dialogContext);
+                                },
+                              ),
+                              RadioListTile<String?>(
+                                title: const Text('Español'),
+                                value: 'es',
+                                groupValue: localeProvider.locale?.languageCode,
+                                onChanged: (value) {
+                                  localeProvider.setLocale(const Locale('es'));
+                                  Navigator.pop(dialogContext);
+                                },
+                              ),
+                            ],
+                          ),
+                        );
+                      },
+                    );
+                  },
+                );
+              },
+            ),
+
+            const SizedBox(height: 32),
+
+            // Player section
+            Text(
+              S.of(context)!.players,
+              style: textTheme.titleMedium?.copyWith(
+                color: colorScheme.onBackground,
+                fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
+              ),
+            ),
+            const SizedBox(height: 16),
+
+            Container(
+              padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 16, vertical: 8),
+              decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
+                borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+              ),
+              child: SwitchListTile(
+                title: Text(
+                  S.of(context)!.preferLocalPlayer,
+                  style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface),
+                ),
+                subtitle: Text(
+                  S.of(context)!.preferLocalPlayerDescription,
+                  style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
+                ),
+                value: _preferLocalPlayer,
+                onChanged: (value) {
+                  setState(() => _preferLocalPlayer = value);
+                  SettingsService.setPreferLocalPlayer(value);
+                },
+                activeColor: colorScheme.primary,
+                contentPadding: EdgeInsets.zero,
+              ),
+            ),
+
+            const SizedBox(height: 16),
+
+            Container(
+              padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 16, vertical: 8),
+              decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
+                borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+              ),
+              child: SwitchListTile(
+                title: Text(
+                  S.of(context)!.smartSortPlayers,
+                  style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface),
+                ),
+                subtitle: Text(
+                  S.of(context)!.smartSortPlayersDescription,
+                  style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
+                ),
+                value: _smartSortPlayers,
+                onChanged: (value) {
+                  setState(() => _smartSortPlayers = value);
+                  SettingsService.setSmartSortPlayers(value);
+                },
+                activeColor: colorScheme.primary,
+                contentPadding: EdgeInsets.zero,
+              ),
+            ),
+
+            const SizedBox(height: 32),
+
+            // Hints & Tips section
+            Text(
+              S.of(context)!.hintsAndTips,
               style: textTheme.titleMedium?.copyWith(
                 color: colorScheme.onBackground,
                 fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
@@ -344,159 +715,124 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
             ),
             const SizedBox(height: 8),
             Text(
-              'Choose which rows to display on the home screen',
+              S.of(context)!.showHintsDescription,
               style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
                 color: colorScheme.onBackground.withOpacity(0.6),
               ),
             ),
             const SizedBox(height: 16),
 
-            // Main rows section
             Container(
               padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 16, vertical: 8),
               decoration: BoxDecoration(
                 color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
                 borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
               ),
-              child: Column(
-                children: [
-                  SwitchListTile(
+              child: SwitchListTile(
                 title: Text(
-                      'Recently Played',
+                  S.of(context)!.showHints,
                   style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface),
                 ),
-                    subtitle: Text(
-                      'Show recently played albums',
-                      style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
-                    ),
-                    value: _showRecentAlbums,
+                value: _showHints,
                 onChanged: (value) {
-                      setState(() => _showRecentAlbums = value);
-                      SettingsService.setShowRecentAlbums(value);
+                  setState(() => _showHints = value);
+                  SettingsService.setShowHints(value);
                 },
                 activeColor: colorScheme.primary,
                 contentPadding: EdgeInsets.zero,
               ),
-                  Divider(color: colorScheme.outline.withOpacity(0.2), height: 1),
-                  SwitchListTile(
-                    title: Text(
-                      'Discover Artists',
-                      style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface),
-                    ),
-                    subtitle: Text(
-                      'Show random artists to discover',
-                      style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
-                    ),
-                    value: _showDiscoverArtists,
-                    onChanged: (value) {
-                      setState(() => _showDiscoverArtists = value);
-                      SettingsService.setShowDiscoverArtists(value);
-                    },
-                    activeColor: colorScheme.primary,
-                    contentPadding: EdgeInsets.zero,
-                  ),
-                  Divider(color: colorScheme.outline.withOpacity(0.2), height: 1),
-                  SwitchListTile(
-                    title: Text(
-                      'Discover Albums',
-                      style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface),
-                    ),
-                    subtitle: Text(
-                      'Show random albums to discover',
-                      style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
-                    ),
-                    value: _showDiscoverAlbums,
-                    onChanged: (value) {
-                      setState(() => _showDiscoverAlbums = value);
-                      SettingsService.setShowDiscoverAlbums(value);
-                    },
-                    activeColor: colorScheme.primary,
-                    contentPadding: EdgeInsets.zero,
-                  ),
-                ],
-              ),
             ),
 
-            const SizedBox(height: 16),
+            const SizedBox(height: 32),
 
+            // Home Screen section
             Text(
-              'Favorites',
-              style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
-                color: colorScheme.onBackground.withOpacity(0.6),
+              S.of(context)!.homeScreen,
+              style: textTheme.titleMedium?.copyWith(
+                color: colorScheme.onBackground,
+                fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
               ),
             ),
             const SizedBox(height: 8),
+            Text(
+              S.of(context)!.chooseHomeScreenRows,
+              style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+                color: colorScheme.onBackground.withOpacity(0.6),
+              ),
+            ),
+            const SizedBox(height: 16),
 
-            // Favorites rows section
+            // Reorderable home rows list
             Container(
-              padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 16, vertical: 8),
               decoration: BoxDecoration(
                 color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
                 borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
               ),
-              child: Column(
+              clipBehavior: Clip.antiAlias,
+              child: ReorderableListView.builder(
+                shrinkWrap: true,
+                physics: const NeverScrollableScrollPhysics(),
+                buildDefaultDragHandles: false,
+                itemCount: _homeRowOrder.length,
+                onReorder: (oldIndex, newIndex) {
+                  setState(() {
+                    if (newIndex > oldIndex) newIndex--;
+                    final item = _homeRowOrder.removeAt(oldIndex);
+                    _homeRowOrder.insert(newIndex, item);
+                  });
+                  SettingsService.setHomeRowOrder(_homeRowOrder);
+                },
+                itemBuilder: (context, index) {
+                  final rowId = _homeRowOrder[index];
+                  final rowInfo = _getRowInfo(rowId);
+                  final isEnabled = _getRowEnabled(rowId);
+
+                  return Container(
+                    key: ValueKey(rowId),
+                    decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                      border: index < _homeRowOrder.length - 1
+                          ? Border(bottom: BorderSide(color: colorScheme.outline.withOpacity(0.2)))
+                          : null,
+                    ),
+                    child: Row(
                       children: [
-                  SwitchListTile(
+                        ReorderableDragStartListener(
+                          index: index,
+                          child: Padding(
+                            padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 12, vertical: 16),
+                            child: Icon(
+                              Icons.drag_handle,
+                              color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.5),
+                            ),
+                          ),
+                        ),
+                        Expanded(
+                          child: SwitchListTile(
                             title: Text(
-                      'Favorite Albums',
+                              rowInfo['title']!,
                               style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface),
                             ),
                             subtitle: Text(
-                      'Show a row of your favorite albums',
+                              rowInfo['subtitle']!,
                               style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
                             ),
-                    value: _showFavoriteAlbums,
-                    onChanged: (value) {
-                      setState(() => _showFavoriteAlbums = value);
-                      SettingsService.setShowFavoriteAlbums(value);
-                    },
+                            value: isEnabled,
+                            onChanged: (value) => _setRowEnabled(rowId, value),
                             activeColor: colorScheme.primary,
-                    contentPadding: EdgeInsets.zero,
+                            contentPadding: const EdgeInsets.only(right: 8),
                           ),
-                  Divider(color: colorScheme.outline.withOpacity(0.2), height: 1),
-                  SwitchListTile(
-                    title: Text(
-                      'Favorite Artists',
-                      style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface),
-                    ),
-                    subtitle: Text(
-                      'Show a row of your favorite artists',
-                      style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
-                    ),
-                    value: _showFavoriteArtists,
-                    onChanged: (value) {
-                      setState(() => _showFavoriteArtists = value);
-                      SettingsService.setShowFavoriteArtists(value);
-                    },
-                    activeColor: colorScheme.primary,
-                    contentPadding: EdgeInsets.zero,
-                  ),
-                  Divider(color: colorScheme.outline.withOpacity(0.2), height: 1),
-                  SwitchListTile(
-                    title: Text(
-                      'Favorite Tracks',
-                      style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface),
-                    ),
-                    subtitle: Text(
-                      'Show a row of your favorite tracks',
-                      style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
-                    ),
-                    value: _showFavoriteTracks,
-                    onChanged: (value) {
-                      setState(() => _showFavoriteTracks = value);
-                      SettingsService.setShowFavoriteTracks(value);
-                    },
-                    activeColor: colorScheme.primary,
-                    contentPadding: EdgeInsets.zero,
                         ),
                       ],
                     ),
+                  );
+                },
+              ),
             ),
 
             const SizedBox(height: 32),
 
             Text(
-              'Metadata APIs (Optional)',
+              S.of(context)!.metadataApis,
               style: textTheme.titleMedium?.copyWith(
                 color: colorScheme.onBackground,
                 fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
@@ -504,7 +840,7 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
             ),
             const SizedBox(height: 8),
             Text(
-              'Artist images are automatically fetched from Deezer. Add API keys below for artist biographies and album descriptions.',
+              S.of(context)!.metadataApisDescription,
               style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
                 color: colorScheme.onBackground.withOpacity(0.6),
               ),
@@ -515,8 +851,8 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
               controller: _lastFmApiKeyController,
               style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface),
               decoration: InputDecoration(
-                labelText: 'Last.fm API Key',
-                hintText: 'Get free key at last.fm/api',
+                labelText: S.of(context)!.lastFmApiKey,
+                hintText: S.of(context)!.lastFmApiKeyHint,
                 hintStyle: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.38)),
                 filled: true,
                 fillColor: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
@@ -552,8 +888,8 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
               controller: _audioDbApiKeyController,
               style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface),
               decoration: InputDecoration(
-                labelText: 'TheAudioDB API Key',
-                hintText: 'Use "2" for free tier or premium key',
+                labelText: S.of(context)!.theAudioDbApiKey,
+                hintText: S.of(context)!.theAudioDbApiKeyHint,
                 hintStyle: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.38)),
                 filled: true,
                 fillColor: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
@@ -585,6 +921,76 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
 
             const SizedBox(height: 32),
 
+            // Audiobook Libraries section
+            if (_discoveredLibraries.isNotEmpty) ...[
+              Text(
+                S.of(context)!.audiobookLibraries,
+                style: textTheme.titleMedium?.copyWith(
+                  color: colorScheme.onBackground,
+                  fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
+                ),
+              ),
+              const SizedBox(height: 8),
+              Text(
+                S.of(context)!.chooseAudiobookLibraries,
+                style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+                  color: colorScheme.onBackground.withOpacity(0.6),
+                ),
+              ),
+              const SizedBox(height: 16),
+
+              Container(
+                decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                  color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
+                  borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+                ),
+                child: Column(
+                  children: _discoveredLibraries.asMap().entries.map((entry) {
+                    final index = entry.key;
+                    final library = entry.value;
+                    final path = library['path'] ?? '';
+                    final name = library['name'] ?? S.of(context)!.unknownLibrary;
+                    final isEnabled = _libraryEnabled[path] ?? true;
+
+                    return Column(
+                      children: [
+                        SwitchListTile(
+                          title: Text(
+                            name,
+                            style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface),
+                          ),
+                          value: isEnabled,
+                          onChanged: (value) async {
+                            setState(() {
+                              _libraryEnabled[path] = value;
+                            });
+                            await SettingsService.toggleAbsLibrary(path, value);
+                            if (mounted) {
+                              ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+                                SnackBar(
+                                  content: Text(S.of(context)!.pullToRefresh),
+                                  duration: const Duration(seconds: 2),
+                                ),
+                              );
+                            }
+                          },
+                          activeColor: colorScheme.primary,
+                        ),
+                        if (index < _discoveredLibraries.length - 1)
+                          Divider(
+                            height: 1,
+                            indent: 16,
+                            endIndent: 16,
+                            color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.1),
+                          ),
+                      ],
+                    );
+                  }).toList(),
+                ),
+              ),
+              const SizedBox(height: 32),
+            ],
+
             SizedBox(
               width: double.infinity,
               height: 50,
@@ -598,7 +1004,7 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
                   );
                 },
                 icon: const Icon(Icons.bug_report_rounded),
-                label: const Text('View Debug Logs'),
+                label: Text(S.of(context)!.viewDebugLogs),
                 style: FilledButton.styleFrom(
                   backgroundColor: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.5),
                   foregroundColor: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
@@ -647,17 +1053,19 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
   }
 
   String _getStatusText(MAConnectionState state) {
+    final s = S.of(context)!;
     switch (state) {
       case MAConnectionState.connected:
       case MAConnectionState.authenticated:
-        return 'Connected';
+        return s.connected;
       case MAConnectionState.connecting:
       case MAConnectionState.authenticating:
-        return 'Connecting...';
+        return s.connecting;
       case MAConnectionState.error:
-        return 'Connection Error';
+        return s.connectionError;
       case MAConnectionState.disconnected:
-        return 'Disconnected';
+        return s.disconnected;
     }
   }
+
 }

lib/services/auth/auth_manager.dart

@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 import 'dart:convert';
+import 'dart:io';
 import 'package:http/http.dart' as http;
 import 'auth_strategy.dart';
 import 'no_auth_strategy.dart';
@@ -31,11 +32,42 @@ class AuthManager {
 
   /// Auto-detect authentication requirements for a server
   /// Returns null if server is unreachable or auth method unknown
+  /// Also returns the final URL used (in case of HTTP fallback) via the callback
+  String? _lastSuccessfulUrl;
+  String? get lastSuccessfulUrl => _lastSuccessfulUrl;
+
   Future<AuthStrategy?> detectAuthStrategy(String serverUrl) async {
     _logger.log('🔍 Auto-detecting auth strategy for $serverUrl');
+    _lastSuccessfulUrl = null;
 
     // Normalize URL
-    var baseUrl = serverUrl;
+    var baseUrl = _normalizeUrl(serverUrl);
+    _logger.log('Normalized URL: $baseUrl');
+
+    // Try detection with the initial URL
+    var result = await _tryDetectAuth(baseUrl);
+
+    // If HTTPS failed and we haven't tried HTTP yet, try HTTP fallback
+    if (result == null && baseUrl.startsWith('https://')) {
+      final httpUrl = baseUrl.replaceFirst('https://', 'http://');
+      _logger.log('🔄 HTTPS failed, trying HTTP fallback: $httpUrl');
+      result = await _tryDetectAuth(httpUrl);
+      if (result != null) {
+        baseUrl = httpUrl;
+      }
+    }
+
+    if (result != null) {
+      _lastSuccessfulUrl = baseUrl;
+      _logger.log('✅ Auth detection successful with URL: $baseUrl');
+    }
+
+    return result;
+  }
+
+  /// Normalize a server URL with appropriate protocol
+  String _normalizeUrl(String url) {
+    var baseUrl = url;
     if (!baseUrl.startsWith('http://') && !baseUrl.startsWith('https://')) {
       // Use http for local IPs, https for domains
       if (baseUrl.startsWith('192.') ||
@@ -44,13 +76,38 @@ class AuthManager {
           baseUrl == 'localhost' ||
           baseUrl.startsWith('127.')) {
         baseUrl = 'http://$baseUrl';
+      } else if (baseUrl.endsWith('.ts.net') || baseUrl.contains('.ts.net:')) {
+        // Tailscale URLs - default to http:// since VPN tunnel is already encrypted
+        baseUrl = 'http://$baseUrl';
+        _logger.log('🔗 Detected Tailscale URL, using HTTP');
       } else {
         baseUrl = 'https://$baseUrl';
       }
     }
+    return baseUrl;
+  }
 
+  /// Check if a hostname is a local/private IP address
+  bool _isLocalIpAddress(String host) {
+    return host.startsWith('192.168.') ||
+        host.startsWith('10.') ||
+        host.startsWith('172.16.') ||
+        host.startsWith('172.17.') ||
+        host.startsWith('172.18.') ||
+        host.startsWith('172.19.') ||
+        host.startsWith('172.2') ||
+        host.startsWith('172.30.') ||
+        host.startsWith('172.31.') ||
+        host == 'localhost' ||
+        host.startsWith('127.') ||
+        host.endsWith('.local');
+  }
+
+  /// Try to detect auth strategy for a given URL
+  /// Returns the strategy if successful, null if connection failed
+  Future<AuthStrategy?> _tryDetectAuth(String baseUrl) async {
     // First, check if this is a Music Assistant server with native auth
-    _logger.log('Checking for Music Assistant native auth...');
+    _logger.log('Checking for Music Assistant native auth at $baseUrl...');
     final maAuthResult = await _checkMusicAssistantAuth(baseUrl);
     if (maAuthResult != null) {
       if (maAuthResult == 'required') {
@@ -124,7 +181,7 @@ class AuthManager {
       }
     } catch (e) {
       _logger.log('✗ Auth detection error: $e');
-      return null; // Return null instead of rethrow to show generic error
+      return null; // Return null to trigger fallback
     }
 
     _logger.log('⚠️ Could not determine auth method');
@@ -136,24 +193,61 @@ class AuthManager {
   Future<String?> _checkMusicAssistantAuth(String baseUrl) async {
     try {
       final uri = Uri.parse(baseUrl);
+      // Use the port from URL if specified, otherwise use default ports (80/443)
+      // Don't default to 8095 here - that's only for direct connections without reverse proxy
       final apiUrl = Uri(
         scheme: uri.scheme,
         host: uri.host,
-        port: uri.hasPort ? uri.port : (uri.scheme == 'https' ? null : 8095),
+        port: uri.hasPort ? uri.port : null,
         path: '/api',
       );
 
       _logger.log('Checking MA API at: $apiUrl');
 
-      // Try to get server info - this tells us if auth is required
-      // Note: The command is just 'info', not 'server/info'
-      final response = await http.post(
+      // Use IOClient to control redirect behavior for local IPs
+      final isLocalIp = _isLocalIpAddress(uri.host);
+      http.Response response;
+
+      if (isLocalIp) {
+        // For local IPs, don't follow redirects - handle them explicitly
+        final client = HttpClient();
+        try {
+          final request = await client.postUrl(apiUrl);
+          request.followRedirects = false;
+          request.headers.set('Content-Type', 'application/json');
+          request.write(jsonEncode({'command': 'info'}));
+          final ioResponse = await request.close().timeout(const Duration(seconds: 5));
+
+          // Check for redirect to HTTPS
+          if (ioResponse.statusCode == 308 || ioResponse.statusCode == 301 || ioResponse.statusCode == 302) {
+            final location = ioResponse.headers.value('location');
+            _logger.log('Local IP redirects to: $location');
+            if (location != null && location.startsWith('https://')) {
+              _logger.log('⚠️ Server redirects HTTP to HTTPS - this may cause certificate issues for local IP');
+              // Don't follow the redirect - it will likely fail with cert error
+              // Instead, return null to trigger fallback logic
+              client.close();
+              return null;
+            }
+          }
+
+          final body = await ioResponse.transform(utf8.decoder).join();
+          response = http.Response(body, ioResponse.statusCode);
+          client.close();
+        } catch (e) {
+          client.close();
+          rethrow;
+        }
+      } else {
+        // For non-local URLs, use standard http.post which follows redirects
+        response = await http.post(
           apiUrl,
           headers: {'Content-Type': 'application/json'},
           body: jsonEncode({
             'command': 'info',
           }),
         ).timeout(const Duration(seconds: 5));
+      }
 
       _logger.log('MA API response: ${response.statusCode}');
       _logger.log('MA API body: ${response.body}');
@@ -213,21 +307,47 @@ class AuthManager {
   /// Test if server is accessible without authentication
   Future<bool> _canConnectWithoutAuth(String serverUrl) async {
     try {
-      // Test root endpoint - Music Assistant doesn't have /api/info
-      final testUrl = serverUrl;
-      _logger.log('No-auth test URL: $testUrl');
+      final uri = Uri.parse(serverUrl);
+      _logger.log('No-auth test URL: $serverUrl');
 
-      final response = await http.get(
-        Uri.parse(testUrl),
-        // Don't follow redirects - we want to see if server requires auth
-      ).timeout(const Duration(seconds: 10));
+      final isLocalIp = _isLocalIpAddress(uri.host);
+      int statusCode;
 
-      _logger.log('No-auth status: ${response.statusCode}');
+      if (isLocalIp) {
+        // For local IPs, don't follow redirects to avoid HTTPS cert issues
+        final client = HttpClient();
+        try {
+          final request = await client.getUrl(uri);
+          request.followRedirects = false;
+          final response = await request.close().timeout(const Duration(seconds: 10));
+          statusCode = response.statusCode;
+
+          // Check for redirect to HTTPS
+          if (statusCode == 308 || statusCode == 301 || statusCode == 302) {
+            final location = response.headers.value('location');
+            if (location != null && location.startsWith('https://')) {
+              _logger.log('⚠️ Local IP redirects to HTTPS: $location');
+              client.close();
+              return false; // Can't connect - would need HTTPS which has cert issues
+            }
+          }
+          client.close();
+        } catch (e) {
+          client.close();
+          rethrow;
+        }
+      } else {
+        // For non-local URLs, use standard http.get
+        final response = await http.get(uri).timeout(const Duration(seconds: 10));
+        statusCode = response.statusCode;
+      }
+
+      _logger.log('No-auth status: $statusCode');
 
       // 200 = no auth required
-      // 302/307 = redirect (probably to auth)
+      // 302/307/308 = redirect (probably to auth or HTTPS)
       // 401 = auth required
-      if (response.statusCode == 200) {
+      if (statusCode == 200) {
         return true;
       }
 

lib/services/cache_service.dart

@@ -1,11 +1,15 @@
+import 'dart:convert';
 import '../models/media_item.dart';
+import '../models/player.dart';
 import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
+import '../services/database_service.dart';
 import '../constants/timings.dart';
 
 /// Centralized cache service for all app data caching
 /// This is a non-notifying service - it just stores and retrieves cached data
 class CacheService {
   final DebugLogger _logger = DebugLogger();
+  bool _homeRowsLoaded = false;
 
   // Home screen row caching
   List<Album>? _cachedRecentAlbums;
@@ -28,6 +32,8 @@ class CacheService {
   final Map<String, DateTime> _searchCacheTime = {};
 
   // Player list caching
+  List<Player>? _cachedPlayers;
+  Player? _cachedSelectedPlayer;
   DateTime? _playersLastFetched;
 
   // Player track cache (for smooth swipe transitions)
@@ -54,6 +60,8 @@ class CacheService {
     _cachedRecentAlbums = albums;
     _recentAlbumsLastFetched = DateTime.now();
     _logger.log('✅ Cached ${albums.length} recent albums');
+    // Persist to database for instant load on next launch
+    _persistHomeRowToDatabase('recent_albums', albums.map((a) => a.toJson()).toList());
   }
 
   /// Check if discover artists cache is valid
@@ -73,6 +81,8 @@ class CacheService {
     _cachedDiscoverArtists = artists;
     _discoverArtistsLastFetched = DateTime.now();
     _logger.log('✅ Cached ${artists.length} discover artists');
+    // Persist to database for instant load on next launch
+    _persistHomeRowToDatabase('discover_artists', artists.map((a) => a.toJson()).toList());
   }
 
   /// Check if discover albums cache is valid
@@ -92,6 +102,8 @@ class CacheService {
     _cachedDiscoverAlbums = albums;
     _discoverAlbumsLastFetched = DateTime.now();
     _logger.log('✅ Cached ${albums.length} discover albums');
+    // Persist to database for instant load on next launch
+    _persistHomeRowToDatabase('discover_albums', albums.map((a) => a.toJson()).toList());
   }
 
   /// Invalidate home screen cache (call on pull-to-refresh)
@@ -219,6 +231,26 @@ class CacheService {
     _playersLastFetched = DateTime.now();
   }
 
+  /// Get cached players list
+  List<Player>? getCachedPlayers() => _cachedPlayers;
+
+  /// Set cached players list
+  void setCachedPlayers(List<Player> players) {
+    _cachedPlayers = players;
+    _playersLastFetched = DateTime.now();
+  }
+
+  /// Get cached selected player
+  Player? getCachedSelectedPlayer() => _cachedSelectedPlayer;
+
+  /// Set cached selected player
+  void setCachedSelectedPlayer(Player? player) {
+    _cachedSelectedPlayer = player;
+  }
+
+  /// Check if we have cached players (for instant UI display on app resume)
+  bool get hasCachedPlayers => _cachedPlayers != null && _cachedPlayers!.isNotEmpty;
+
   /// Get cached track for a player (used for smooth swipe transitions)
   Track? getCachedTrackForPlayer(String playerId) => _playerTrackCache[playerId];
 
@@ -227,6 +259,11 @@ class CacheService {
     _playerTrackCache[playerId] = track;
   }
 
+  /// Clear cached track for a player (e.g., when external source is active)
+  void clearCachedTrackForPlayer(String playerId) {
+    _playerTrackCache.remove(playerId);
+  }
+
   // ============================================================================
   // CLEAR ALL
   // ============================================================================
@@ -249,6 +286,82 @@ class CacheService {
   void clearAll() {
     invalidateHomeCache();
     clearAllDetailCaches();
+    _cachedPlayers = null;
+    _cachedSelectedPlayer = null;
     _playersLastFetched = null;
   }
+
+  // ============================================================================
+  // DATABASE PERSISTENCE FOR HOME ROWS
+  // ============================================================================
+
+  /// Load home row data from database for instant display on startup
+  Future<void> loadHomeRowsFromDatabase() async {
+    if (_homeRowsLoaded) return;
+    _homeRowsLoaded = true;
+
+    try {
+      if (!DatabaseService.instance.isInitialized) return;
+
+      // Load recent albums
+      final recentData = await DatabaseService.instance.getHomeRowCache('recent_albums');
+      if (recentData != null) {
+        try {
+          final items = (jsonDecode(recentData.itemsJson) as List)
+              .map((json) => Album.fromJson(json as Map<String, dynamic>))
+              .toList();
+          _cachedRecentAlbums = items;
+          _recentAlbumsLastFetched = recentData.lastUpdated;
+          _logger.log('📦 Loaded ${items.length} recent albums from database');
+        } catch (e) {
+          _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to parse recent albums: $e');
+        }
+      }
+
+      // Load discover artists
+      final artistsData = await DatabaseService.instance.getHomeRowCache('discover_artists');
+      if (artistsData != null) {
+        try {
+          final items = (jsonDecode(artistsData.itemsJson) as List)
+              .map((json) => Artist.fromJson(json as Map<String, dynamic>))
+              .toList();
+          _cachedDiscoverArtists = items;
+          _discoverArtistsLastFetched = artistsData.lastUpdated;
+          _logger.log('📦 Loaded ${items.length} discover artists from database');
+        } catch (e) {
+          _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to parse discover artists: $e');
+        }
+      }
+
+      // Load discover albums
+      final albumsData = await DatabaseService.instance.getHomeRowCache('discover_albums');
+      if (albumsData != null) {
+        try {
+          final items = (jsonDecode(albumsData.itemsJson) as List)
+              .map((json) => Album.fromJson(json as Map<String, dynamic>))
+              .toList();
+          _cachedDiscoverAlbums = items;
+          _discoverAlbumsLastFetched = albumsData.lastUpdated;
+          _logger.log('📦 Loaded ${items.length} discover albums from database');
+        } catch (e) {
+          _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to parse discover albums: $e');
+        }
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Error loading home rows from database: $e');
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Persist home row data to database (fire-and-forget)
+  void _persistHomeRowToDatabase(String rowType, List<Map<String, dynamic>> items) {
+    () async {
+      try {
+        if (!DatabaseService.instance.isInitialized) return;
+        await DatabaseService.instance.saveHomeRowCache(rowType, jsonEncode(items));
+        _logger.log('💾 Persisted $rowType to database');
+      } catch (e) {
+        _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to persist $rowType: $e');
+      }
+    }();
+  }
 }

lib/services/database_service.dart

@@ -0,0 +1,255 @@
+import 'dart:convert';
+import '../database/database.dart';
+import 'debug_logger.dart';
+
+/// Singleton service for database access throughout the app
+class DatabaseService {
+  static DatabaseService? _instance;
+  static AppDatabase? _database;
+  static final _logger = DebugLogger();
+
+  DatabaseService._();
+
+  /// Get the singleton instance
+  static DatabaseService get instance {
+    _instance ??= DatabaseService._();
+    return _instance!;
+  }
+
+  /// Get the database instance
+  AppDatabase get db {
+    if (_database == null) {
+      throw StateError('Database not initialized. Call initialize() first.');
+    }
+    return _database!;
+  }
+
+  /// Check if database is initialized
+  bool get isInitialized => _database != null;
+
+  /// Initialize the database
+  Future<void> initialize() async {
+    if (_database != null) {
+      _logger.log('Database already initialized');
+      return;
+    }
+
+    _logger.log('Initializing database...');
+    _database = AppDatabase();
+    _logger.log('Database initialized successfully');
+  }
+
+  /// Close the database (for cleanup)
+  Future<void> close() async {
+    await _database?.close();
+    _database = null;
+    _logger.log('Database closed');
+  }
+
+  // ============================================
+  // Profile Convenience Methods
+  // ============================================
+
+  /// Get the currently active profile
+  Future<Profile?> getActiveProfile() => db.getActiveProfile();
+
+  /// Set the active profile (creates if doesn't exist)
+  Future<Profile> setActiveProfile({
+    required String username,
+    String? displayName,
+    required String source,
+  }) {
+    _logger.log('Setting active profile: $username (source: $source)');
+    return db.setActiveProfile(
+      username: username,
+      displayName: displayName,
+      source: source,
+    );
+  }
+
+  /// Get all profiles
+  Future<List<Profile>> getAllProfiles() => db.getAllProfiles();
+
+  // ============================================
+  // Recently Played Convenience Methods
+  // ============================================
+
+  /// Add an item to recently played
+  Future<void> addRecentlyPlayed({
+    required String mediaId,
+    required String mediaType,
+    required String name,
+    String? artistName,
+    String? imageUrl,
+    Map<String, dynamic>? metadata,
+  }) {
+    _logger.log('Adding to recently played: $name ($mediaType)');
+    return db.addRecentlyPlayed(
+      mediaId: mediaId,
+      mediaType: mediaType,
+      name: name,
+      artistName: artistName,
+      imageUrl: imageUrl,
+      metadata: metadata != null ? jsonEncode(metadata) : null,
+    );
+  }
+
+  /// Get recently played items
+  Future<List<RecentlyPlayedData>> getRecentlyPlayed({int limit = 20}) {
+    return db.getRecentlyPlayed(limit: limit);
+  }
+
+  /// Clear recently played for current profile
+  Future<void> clearRecentlyPlayed() => db.clearRecentlyPlayed();
+
+  // ============================================
+  // Library Cache Convenience Methods
+  // ============================================
+
+  /// Cache an item with JSON serialization
+  Future<void> cacheItem<T>({
+    required String itemType,
+    required String itemId,
+    required Map<String, dynamic> data,
+  }) {
+    return db.cacheItem(
+      itemType: itemType,
+      itemId: itemId,
+      data: jsonEncode(data),
+    );
+  }
+
+  /// Get cached items with JSON deserialization
+  Future<List<Map<String, dynamic>>> getCachedItems(String itemType) async {
+    final items = await db.getCachedItems(itemType);
+    return items.map((item) {
+      try {
+        return jsonDecode(item.data) as Map<String, dynamic>;
+      } catch (e) {
+        _logger.log('Error decoding cached item: $e');
+        return <String, dynamic>{};
+      }
+    }).where((item) => item.isNotEmpty).toList();
+  }
+
+  /// Get a single cached item
+  Future<Map<String, dynamic>?> getCachedItem(String itemType, String itemId) async {
+    final item = await db.getCachedItem(itemType, itemId);
+    if (item == null) return null;
+    try {
+      return jsonDecode(item.data) as Map<String, dynamic>;
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('Error decoding cached item: $e');
+      return null;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Check if sync is needed
+  Future<bool> needsSync(String syncType, {Duration maxAge = const Duration(minutes: 5)}) {
+    return db.needsSync(syncType, maxAge);
+  }
+
+  /// Update sync timestamp
+  Future<void> updateSyncMetadata(String syncType, int itemCount) {
+    return db.updateSyncMetadata(syncType, itemCount);
+  }
+
+  /// Clear all cached data (useful for logout)
+  Future<void> clearAllCache() => db.clearAllCache();
+
+  // ============================================
+  // Player Cache Convenience Methods
+  // ============================================
+
+  /// Save playback state for instant resume
+  Future<void> savePlaybackState({
+    String? playerId,
+    String? playerName,
+    String? currentTrackJson,
+    double positionSeconds = 0.0,
+    bool isPlaying = false,
+  }) {
+    return db.savePlaybackState(
+      playerId: playerId,
+      playerName: playerName,
+      currentTrackJson: currentTrackJson,
+      positionSeconds: positionSeconds,
+      isPlaying: isPlaying,
+    );
+  }
+
+  /// Get saved playback state
+  Future<PlaybackStateData?> getPlaybackState() => db.getPlaybackState();
+
+  /// Cache a player with optional track info
+  Future<void> cachePlayer({
+    required String playerId,
+    required String playerJson,
+    String? currentTrackJson,
+  }) {
+    return db.cachePlayer(
+      playerId: playerId,
+      playerJson: playerJson,
+      currentTrackJson: currentTrackJson,
+    );
+  }
+
+  /// Cache multiple players at once
+  Future<void> cachePlayers(List<Map<String, dynamic>> players) {
+    return db.cachePlayers(players);
+  }
+
+  /// Get all cached players
+  Future<List<CachedPlayer>> getCachedPlayers() => db.getCachedPlayers();
+
+  /// Update cached track for a player
+  Future<void> updateCachedPlayerTrack(String playerId, String? trackJson) {
+    return db.updateCachedPlayerTrack(playerId, trackJson);
+  }
+
+  /// Clear all cached players
+  Future<void> clearCachedPlayers() => db.clearCachedPlayers();
+
+  /// Save queue for a player
+  Future<void> saveQueue(String playerId, List<String> itemJsonList) {
+    return db.saveQueue(playerId, itemJsonList);
+  }
+
+  /// Get cached queue for a player
+  Future<List<CachedQueueData>> getCachedQueue(String playerId) {
+    return db.getCachedQueue(playerId);
+  }
+
+  /// Clear queue for a player
+  Future<void> clearCachedQueue(String playerId) => db.clearCachedQueue(playerId);
+
+  // ============================================
+  // Home Row Cache Convenience Methods
+  // ============================================
+
+  /// Save home row data (recent albums, discover artists, etc.)
+  Future<void> saveHomeRowCache(String rowType, String itemsJson) {
+    return db.saveHomeRowCache(rowType, itemsJson);
+  }
+
+  /// Get cached home row data
+  Future<HomeRowCacheData?> getHomeRowCache(String rowType) {
+    return db.getHomeRowCache(rowType);
+  }
+
+  /// Clear all home row cache
+  Future<void> clearHomeRowCache() => db.clearHomeRowCache();
+
+  // ============================================
+  // Search History Convenience Methods
+  // ============================================
+
+  /// Save a search query to history
+  Future<void> saveSearchQuery(String query) => db.saveSearchQuery(query);
+
+  /// Get recent search queries (up to 10)
+  Future<List<String>> getRecentSearches() => db.getRecentSearches();
+
+  /// Clear all search history
+  Future<void> clearSearchHistory() => db.clearSearchHistory();
+}

lib/services/error_handler.dart

@@ -71,6 +71,18 @@ class ErrorHandler {
       );
     }
 
+    // Unavailable content errors - these won't resolve with retry
+    if (errorStr.contains('no playable') ||
+        errorStr.contains('lack available providers') ||
+        errorStr.contains('no available providers')) {
+      return ErrorInfo(
+        type: ErrorType.playback,
+        userMessage: 'These tracks are unavailable. The music provider may not have them available for streaming.',
+        technicalMessage: error.toString(),
+        canRetry: false,
+      );
+    }
+
     // Playback errors
     if (errorStr.contains('queue') ||
         errorStr.contains('player') ||

lib/services/metadata_service.dart

@@ -254,6 +254,9 @@ class MetadataService {
   // Cache for album images
   static final Map<String, String?> _albumImageCache = {};
 
+  // Cache for author images (audiobooks)
+  static final Map<String, String?> _authorImageCache = {};
+
   /// Fetches album cover URL from Deezer (free, no API key required)
   /// Returns the image URL if found, null otherwise
   static Future<String?> getAlbumImageUrl(String albumName, String? artistName) async {
@@ -323,10 +326,152 @@ class MetadataService {
     return null;
   }
 
+  /// Fetches author image URL from multiple sources
+  /// Priority: 1. Audnexus, 2. Open Library, 3. Wikipedia
+  /// Returns the image URL if found, null otherwise
+  static Future<String?> getAuthorImageUrl(String authorName) async {
+    // Check cache first
+    final cacheKey = 'authorImage:$authorName';
+    if (_authorImageCache.containsKey(cacheKey)) {
+      return _authorImageCache[cacheKey];
+    }
+
+    // Try Audnexus (specifically for audiobook authors, uses Audible data)
+    try {
+      final audnexusUri = Uri.https(
+        'api.audnex.us',
+        '/authors',
+        {'name': authorName},
+      );
+
+      final audnexusResponse = await http.get(audnexusUri).timeout(const Duration(seconds: 5));
+
+      if (audnexusResponse.statusCode == 200) {
+        final data = json.decode(audnexusResponse.body);
+        // Audnexus returns an array of authors
+        if (data is List && data.isNotEmpty) {
+          final author = data[0];
+          final imageUrl = author['image'] as String?;
+          if (imageUrl != null && imageUrl.isNotEmpty) {
+            _authorImageCache[cacheKey] = imageUrl;
+            return imageUrl;
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.warning('Audnexus author image error: $e', context: 'Metadata');
+    }
+
+    // Fall back to Open Library API
+    try {
+      final uri = Uri.https(
+        'openlibrary.org',
+        '/search/authors.json',
+        {
+          'q': authorName,
+          'limit': '1',
+        },
+      );
+
+      final response = await http.get(uri).timeout(const Duration(seconds: 5));
+
+      if (response.statusCode == 200) {
+        final data = json.decode(response.body);
+        final authors = data['docs'] as List?;
+        if (authors != null && authors.isNotEmpty) {
+          final author = authors[0];
+          final authorKey = author['key'] as String?;
+          if (authorKey != null) {
+            // Open Library author images are available at:
+            // https://covers.openlibrary.org/a/olid/{OLID}-L.jpg
+            final olid = authorKey.replaceAll('/authors/', '');
+            final imageUrl = 'https://covers.openlibrary.org/a/olid/$olid-L.jpg';
+
+            // Verify the image actually exists (Open Library returns 404 for missing images)
+            try {
+              final imageCheck = await http.head(Uri.parse(imageUrl)).timeout(const Duration(seconds: 3));
+              if (imageCheck.statusCode == 200) {
+                _authorImageCache[cacheKey] = imageUrl;
+                return imageUrl;
+              }
+            } catch (_) {
+              // Image doesn't exist, continue to cache null
+            }
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.warning('Open Library author image error: $e', context: 'Metadata');
+    }
+
+    // Fall back to Wikipedia API
+    try {
+      // Search for author on Wikipedia
+      final searchUri = Uri.https(
+        'en.wikipedia.org',
+        '/w/api.php',
+        {
+          'action': 'query',
+          'list': 'search',
+          'srsearch': '$authorName writer',
+          'srlimit': '1',
+          'format': 'json',
+        },
+      );
+
+      final searchResponse = await http.get(searchUri).timeout(const Duration(seconds: 5));
+
+      if (searchResponse.statusCode == 200) {
+        final searchData = json.decode(searchResponse.body);
+        final searchResults = searchData['query']?['search'] as List?;
+        if (searchResults != null && searchResults.isNotEmpty) {
+          final pageTitle = searchResults[0]['title'] as String?;
+          if (pageTitle != null) {
+            // Get page image
+            final imageUri = Uri.https(
+              'en.wikipedia.org',
+              '/w/api.php',
+              {
+                'action': 'query',
+                'titles': pageTitle,
+                'prop': 'pageimages',
+                'pithumbsize': '500',
+                'format': 'json',
+              },
+            );
+
+            final imageResponse = await http.get(imageUri).timeout(const Duration(seconds: 5));
+
+            if (imageResponse.statusCode == 200) {
+              final imageData = json.decode(imageResponse.body);
+              final pages = imageData['query']?['pages'] as Map<String, dynamic>?;
+              if (pages != null && pages.isNotEmpty) {
+                final page = pages.values.first as Map<String, dynamic>?;
+                final thumbnail = page?['thumbnail'] as Map<String, dynamic>?;
+                final imageUrl = thumbnail?['source'] as String?;
+                if (imageUrl != null && imageUrl.isNotEmpty) {
+                  _authorImageCache[cacheKey] = imageUrl;
+                  return imageUrl;
+                }
+              }
+            }
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.warning('Wikipedia author image error: $e', context: 'Metadata');
+    }
+
+    // Cache the null result to avoid repeated failed lookups
+    _authorImageCache[cacheKey] = null;
+    return null;
+  }
+
   /// Clears the metadata cache
   static void clearCache() {
     _cache.clear();
     _artistImageCache.clear();
     _albumImageCache.clear();
+    _authorImageCache.clear();
   }
 }

lib/services/music_assistant_api.dart

@@ -498,6 +498,544 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
     }
   }
 
+  Future<List<Audiobook>> getAudiobooks({
+    int? limit,
+    int? offset,
+    String? search,
+    bool? favoriteOnly,
+    String? authorId,
+  }) async {
+    try {
+      // Check if library filtering is enabled
+      final enabledLibraries = await SettingsService.getEnabledAbsLibraries();
+
+      // If specific libraries are enabled, use browse API for filtering
+      if (enabledLibraries != null && enabledLibraries.isNotEmpty) {
+        _logger.log('📚 Using browse API for library filtering (${enabledLibraries.length} libraries enabled)');
+        return await _getAudiobooksFromBrowse(enabledLibraries, favoriteOnly: favoriteOnly);
+      }
+
+      // Otherwise use the faster MA API (returns all audiobooks)
+      final args = <String, dynamic>{
+        if (limit != null) 'limit': limit,
+        if (offset != null) 'offset': offset,
+        if (search != null) 'search': search,
+        if (favoriteOnly != null) 'favorite': favoriteOnly,
+        if (authorId != null) 'author_id': authorId,
+      };
+
+      _logger.log('📚 Calling music/audiobooks/library_items with args: $args');
+
+      final response = await _sendCommand(
+        'music/audiobooks/library_items',
+        args: args,
+      );
+
+      // Check for error in response
+      if (response.containsKey('error_code')) {
+        _logger.log('📚 ERROR: ${response['error_code']} - ${response['details']}');
+        return [];
+      }
+
+      final items = response['result'] as List<dynamic>?;
+      if (items == null) {
+        _logger.log('📚 Audiobooks: result is null');
+        return [];
+      }
+
+      _logger.log('📚 Audiobooks: found ${items.length} items from API');
+
+      // Log first item's structure including metadata to find chapters/series
+      if (items.isNotEmpty) {
+        final firstItem = items.first as Map<String, dynamic>;
+        _logger.log('📚 First item keys: ${firstItem.keys.toList()}');
+        _logger.log('📚 First item name: ${firstItem['name']}, media_type: ${firstItem['media_type']}');
+
+        // Log metadata contents - this is where chapters/series info likely lives
+        if (firstItem.containsKey('metadata')) {
+          final metadata = firstItem['metadata'] as Map<String, dynamic>?;
+          if (metadata != null) {
+            _logger.log('📚 METADATA keys: ${metadata.keys.toList()}');
+            for (final key in metadata.keys) {
+              final value = metadata[key];
+              if (value is List) {
+                _logger.log('📚   metadata[$key] (List, ${value.length}): ${value.take(2)}');
+              } else if (value is Map) {
+                _logger.log('📚   metadata[$key] (Map): ${(value as Map).keys.toList()}');
+              } else if (value != null) {
+                _logger.log('📚   metadata[$key]: $value');
+              }
+            }
+          }
+        }
+
+        // Check for chapters at top level too
+        if (firstItem.containsKey('chapters')) {
+          _logger.log('📚 CHAPTERS at top level: ${firstItem['chapters']}');
+        }
+      }
+
+      final audiobooks = <Audiobook>[];
+      final parseErrors = <String>[];
+
+      for (int i = 0; i < items.length; i++) {
+        try {
+          final book = Audiobook.fromJson(items[i] as Map<String, dynamic>);
+          audiobooks.add(book);
+        } catch (e) {
+          parseErrors.add('Item $i: $e');
+        }
+      }
+
+      if (parseErrors.isNotEmpty) {
+        _logger.log('📚 Parse errors (${parseErrors.length}): ${parseErrors.take(3).join(", ")}');
+      }
+
+      _logger.log('📚 Successfully parsed ${audiobooks.length}/${items.length} audiobooks');
+      return audiobooks;
+    } catch (e, stack) {
+      _logger.log('Error getting audiobooks: $e');
+      _logger.log('Stack: $stack');
+      return [];
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Get audiobooks using the browse API with library filtering
+  Future<List<Audiobook>> _getAudiobooksFromBrowse(
+    List<String> enabledLibraryPaths, {
+    bool? favoriteOnly,
+  }) async {
+    final allAudiobooks = <Audiobook>[];
+
+    for (final libraryPath in enabledLibraryPaths) {
+      try {
+        _logger.log('📚 Browsing library: $libraryPath');
+
+        // Browse the library to find the Audiobooks folder
+        final libraryContents = await browse(libraryPath);
+
+        // Find the Audiobooks folder (path ends with /b)
+        String? audiobooksPath;
+        for (final item in libraryContents) {
+          final itemMap = item as Map<String, dynamic>;
+          final path = itemMap['path'] as String? ?? '';
+          final name = (itemMap['name'] as String? ?? '').toLowerCase();
+
+          if (path.endsWith('/b') || name == 'audiobooks') {
+            audiobooksPath = path;
+            _logger.log('📚 Found Audiobooks folder: $audiobooksPath');
+            break;
+          }
+        }
+
+        if (audiobooksPath == null) {
+          _logger.log('📚 No Audiobooks folder found in library $libraryPath');
+          continue;
+        }
+
+        // Browse the Audiobooks folder
+        final audiobookItems = await browse(audiobooksPath);
+        _logger.log('📚 Found ${audiobookItems.length} items in Audiobooks folder');
+
+        for (final item in audiobookItems) {
+          final itemMap = item as Map<String, dynamic>;
+          final mediaType = itemMap['media_type'] as String?;
+          final name = itemMap['name'] as String? ?? '';
+
+          // Skip navigation items
+          if (name == '..') continue;
+
+          // Only include audiobooks
+          if (mediaType == 'audiobook') {
+            try {
+              final book = Audiobook.fromJson(itemMap);
+
+              // Apply favorite filter if requested
+              if (favoriteOnly == true && book.favorite != true) {
+                continue;
+              }
+
+              allAudiobooks.add(book);
+            } catch (e) {
+              _logger.log('📚 Error parsing audiobook "$name": $e');
+            }
+          }
+        }
+      } catch (e) {
+        _logger.log('📚 Error browsing library $libraryPath: $e');
+      }
+    }
+
+    _logger.log('📚 Total audiobooks from browse: ${allAudiobooks.length}');
+    return allAudiobooks;
+  }
+
+  /// Play an audiobook
+  Future<void> playAudiobook(String playerId, Audiobook audiobook) async {
+    try {
+      // Build the audiobook URI
+      final uri = audiobook.uri ?? 'library://audiobook/${audiobook.itemId}';
+      _logger.log('📚 Playing audiobook: ${audiobook.name} with URI: $uri');
+
+      await _sendCommand(
+        'player_queues/play_media',
+        args: {
+          'queue_id': playerId,
+          'media': [uri],
+          'option': 'replace',
+        },
+      );
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('Error playing audiobook: $e');
+      rethrow;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Get full audiobook details including chapters
+  Future<Audiobook?> getAudiobookDetails(String provider, String itemId) async {
+    try {
+      _logger.log('📚 Getting audiobook details: provider=$provider, itemId=$itemId');
+
+      // Try different API patterns to find the correct one
+      final apiPatterns = [
+        {'cmd': 'music/get_item', 'args': {'media_type': 'audiobook', 'item_id': itemId, 'provider_instance_id_or_domain': provider}},
+        {'cmd': 'music/audiobooks/get', 'args': {'item_id': itemId, 'provider_instance_id_or_domain': provider}},
+        {'cmd': 'music/item/audiobook/$itemId', 'args': <String, dynamic>{}},
+      ];
+
+      Map<String, dynamic>? response;
+      String? successCmd;
+
+      for (final pattern in apiPatterns) {
+        final cmd = pattern['cmd'] as String;
+        final args = pattern['args'] as Map<String, dynamic>;
+        _logger.log('📚 Trying: $cmd');
+
+        try {
+          response = await _sendCommand(cmd, args: args);
+          if (!response.containsKey('error_code')) {
+            successCmd = cmd;
+            _logger.log('📚 SUCCESS with: $cmd');
+            break;
+          } else {
+            _logger.log('📚 Failed: ${response['error_code']}');
+          }
+        } catch (e) {
+          _logger.log('📚 Exception with $cmd: $e');
+        }
+      }
+
+      if (successCmd == null || response == null || response.containsKey('error_code')) {
+        _logger.log('📚 All API patterns failed, using list data instead');
+        // Fall back to fetching from list (which includes metadata)
+        final audiobooks = await getAudiobooks(limit: 10000);
+        final match = audiobooks.where((b) => b.itemId == itemId).firstOrNull;
+        if (match != null) {
+          _logger.log('📚 Found in list: ${match.name}');
+          return match;
+        }
+        return null;
+      }
+
+      final result = response['result'];
+      if (result == null) {
+        _logger.log('📚 Audiobook details: result is null');
+        return null;
+      }
+
+      // Log raw response to understand what MA returns
+      final resultMap = result as Map<String, dynamic>;
+      _logger.log('📚 ============ AUDIOBOOK DETAILS RAW RESPONSE ============');
+      _logger.log('📚 All keys: ${resultMap.keys.toList()}');
+
+      // Log each field for discovery
+      for (final key in resultMap.keys) {
+        final value = resultMap[key];
+        if (value is List) {
+          _logger.log('📚 [$key] (List, ${value.length} items): ${value.take(2)}...');
+        } else if (value is Map) {
+          _logger.log('📚 [$key] (Map): ${(value as Map).keys.toList()}');
+        } else {
+          _logger.log('📚 [$key]: $value');
+        }
+      }
+
+      // Check for chapters specifically
+      if (resultMap.containsKey('chapters')) {
+        final chapters = resultMap['chapters'];
+        _logger.log('📚 CHAPTERS FOUND! Type: ${chapters.runtimeType}');
+        if (chapters is List && chapters.isNotEmpty) {
+          _logger.log('📚 First chapter: ${chapters.first}');
+        }
+      } else {
+        _logger.log('📚 NO chapters field! Checking alternatives...');
+        final possibleFields = ['chapters', 'chapter', 'tracks', 'parts', 'segments', 'media_items', 'items', 'content'];
+        for (final field in possibleFields) {
+          if (resultMap.containsKey(field)) {
+            _logger.log('📚 Alternative field "$field" found: ${resultMap[field]}');
+          }
+        }
+      }
+
+      // Check for series info
+      if (resultMap.containsKey('metadata')) {
+        final metadata = resultMap['metadata'] as Map<String, dynamic>?;
+        if (metadata != null) {
+          _logger.log('📚 METADATA keys: ${metadata.keys.toList()}');
+          for (final key in metadata.keys) {
+            _logger.log('📚   metadata[$key]: ${metadata[key]}');
+          }
+        }
+      }
+
+      _logger.log('📚 ============ END RAW RESPONSE ============');
+
+      final audiobook = Audiobook.fromJson(resultMap);
+      _logger.log('📚 Parsed audiobook: ${audiobook.name}, chapters: ${audiobook.chapters?.length ?? 0}');
+      return audiobook;
+    } catch (e, stack) {
+      _logger.log('📚 Error getting audiobook details: $e');
+      _logger.log('📚 Stack: $stack');
+      return null;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Browse Music Assistant content by path
+  /// Returns a list of browse items (folders or media items)
+  Future<List<dynamic>> browse(String? path) async {
+    try {
+      _logger.log('📚 Browse: path=$path');
+
+      final response = await _sendCommand(
+        'music/browse',
+        args: path != null ? {'path': path} : <String, dynamic>{},
+      );
+
+      if (response.containsKey('error_code')) {
+        _logger.log('📚 Browse error: ${response['error_code']}');
+        return [];
+      }
+
+      final result = response['result'] as List<dynamic>?;
+      if (result == null) {
+        _logger.log('📚 Browse: result is null');
+        return [];
+      }
+
+      _logger.log('📚 Browse: found ${result.length} items');
+
+      // Log first few items for debugging
+      for (var i = 0; i < result.length && i < 3; i++) {
+        final item = result[i] as Map<String, dynamic>;
+        _logger.log('📚 Browse[$i]: ${item.keys.toList()}');
+        _logger.log('📚 Browse[$i]: path=${item['path']}, name=${item['name']}, label=${item['label']}');
+      }
+
+      return result;
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('📚 Browse error: $e');
+      return [];
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Get the audiobookshelf provider instance ID
+  Future<String?> getAudiobookshelfProviderId() async {
+    try {
+      // Get an audiobook and extract the provider instance from it
+      final audiobooks = await getAudiobooks(limit: 1);
+      if (audiobooks.isEmpty) return null;
+
+      final book = audiobooks.first;
+      final mapping = book.providerMappings?.firstWhere(
+        (m) => m.providerDomain == 'audiobookshelf',
+        orElse: () => book.providerMappings!.first,
+      );
+
+      return mapping?.providerInstance;
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('📚 Error getting ABS provider ID: $e');
+      return null;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Get audiobook series from the browse API
+  Future<List<AudiobookSeries>> getAudiobookSeries() async {
+    try {
+      _logger.log('📚 Getting audiobook series...');
+
+      // First, browse the root to discover available providers
+      final rootItems = await browse(null);
+      _logger.log('📚 Browse root has ${rootItems.length} items');
+
+      // Find audiobookshelf provider in browse results
+      String? providerPath;
+      for (final item in rootItems) {
+        final itemMap = item as Map<String, dynamic>;
+        final path = itemMap['path'] as String? ?? '';
+
+        if (path.contains('audiobookshelf')) {
+          providerPath = path;
+          _logger.log('📚 Found audiobookshelf provider at: $providerPath');
+          break;
+        }
+      }
+
+      if (providerPath == null) {
+        _logger.log('📚 No audiobookshelf provider found in browse root');
+        return [];
+      }
+
+      // Browse the provider to find libraries
+      final providerRoot = await browse(providerPath);
+      _logger.log('📚 Provider has ${providerRoot.length} items (libraries)');
+
+      // Discover and save libraries
+      final discoveredLibraries = <Map<String, String>>[];
+      for (final item in providerRoot) {
+        final itemMap = item as Map<String, dynamic>;
+        final path = itemMap['path'] as String? ?? '';
+        final name = itemMap['name'] as String? ?? '';
+        if (path != 'root' && name != '..') {
+          discoveredLibraries.add({'path': path, 'name': name});
+        }
+      }
+      if (discoveredLibraries.isNotEmpty) {
+        await SettingsService.setDiscoveredAbsLibraries(discoveredLibraries);
+        _logger.log('📚 Saved ${discoveredLibraries.length} discovered libraries');
+      }
+
+      // Get enabled libraries (null means all enabled)
+      final enabledLibraries = await SettingsService.getEnabledAbsLibraries();
+
+      // Collect series from enabled libraries only
+      final allSeries = <AudiobookSeries>[];
+
+      for (final libraryItem in providerRoot) {
+        final libraryMap = libraryItem as Map<String, dynamic>;
+        final libraryPath = libraryMap['path'] as String? ?? '';
+        final libraryName = libraryMap['name'] as String? ?? '';
+
+        // Skip "root" (parent navigation) item
+        if (libraryPath == 'root' || libraryName == '..') continue;
+
+        // Check if this library is enabled
+        if (enabledLibraries != null && !enabledLibraries.contains(libraryPath)) {
+          _logger.log('📚 Skipping disabled library: $libraryName');
+          continue;
+        }
+
+        _logger.log('📚 Checking library: $libraryName at $libraryPath');
+
+        // Browse into the library to find categories
+        final libraryContents = await browse(libraryPath);
+        _logger.log('📚 Library "$libraryName" has ${libraryContents.length} items');
+
+        // Log library contents to find series
+        for (final item in libraryContents) {
+          final itemMap = item as Map<String, dynamic>;
+          final name = itemMap['name'] as String? ?? '';
+          final path = itemMap['path'] as String? ?? '';
+          _logger.log('📚   Library item: name=$name, path=$path');
+        }
+
+        // Look for "Series" folder in the library
+        for (final item in libraryContents) {
+          final itemMap = item as Map<String, dynamic>;
+          final name = (itemMap['name'] as String? ?? '').toLowerCase();
+          final path = itemMap['path'] as String? ?? '';
+
+          if (name.contains('series') || path.contains('series')) {
+            _logger.log('📚 Found series folder: $path');
+
+            // Browse the series folder
+            final seriesItems = await browse(path);
+            _logger.log('📚 Found ${seriesItems.length} series in library "$libraryName"');
+
+            for (final seriesItem in seriesItems) {
+              final seriesMap = seriesItem as Map<String, dynamic>;
+              // Skip parent navigation
+              if (seriesMap['path'] == 'root' || seriesMap['name'] == '..') continue;
+              // Skip actual audiobook items (we only want series folders)
+              final mediaType = seriesMap['media_type'] as String?;
+              if (mediaType == 'audiobook' || mediaType == 'track') continue;
+
+              _logger.log('📚 Series: name=${seriesMap['name']}, path=${seriesMap['path']}, media_type=$mediaType');
+              allSeries.add(AudiobookSeries.fromJson(seriesMap));
+            }
+            break; // Found series in this library, move to next library
+          }
+        }
+      }
+
+      _logger.log('📚 Total series found: ${allSeries.length}');
+      return allSeries;
+    } catch (e, stack) {
+      _logger.log('📚 Error getting series: $e');
+      _logger.log('📚 Stack: $stack');
+      return [];
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Get audiobooks in a specific series
+  Future<List<Audiobook>> getSeriesAudiobooks(String seriesPath) async {
+    try {
+      _logger.log('📚 Getting audiobooks for series: $seriesPath');
+      _logger.log('📚 About to call browse...');
+
+      final items = await browse(seriesPath);
+      _logger.log('📚 Browse returned ${items.length} items');
+
+      final audiobooks = <Audiobook>[];
+
+      for (var i = 0; i < items.length; i++) {
+        final item = items[i];
+        _logger.log('📚 Processing item $i: ${item.runtimeType}');
+
+        if (item is! Map<String, dynamic>) {
+          _logger.log('📚 Item $i is not a Map, skipping');
+          continue;
+        }
+
+        final itemMap = item;
+        final mediaType = itemMap['media_type'];
+        _logger.log('📚 Item $i: media_type=$mediaType, name=${itemMap['name']}');
+
+        // Only include audiobooks (items with media_type)
+        if (mediaType == 'audiobook') {
+          _logger.log('📚 Parsing audiobook $i...');
+          // Debug: Log key fields for sequence detection
+          _logger.log('📚 Raw data $i: position=${itemMap['position']}, sort_name=${itemMap['sort_name']}, metadata.series=${(itemMap['metadata'] as Map?)?['series']}');
+          try {
+            // Inject browse_order as fallback for series sequencing
+            // This preserves the order returned by MA/Audiobookshelf browse API
+            if (itemMap['position'] == null) {
+              itemMap['_browse_order'] = i + 1; // 1-indexed like series numbers
+            }
+            audiobooks.add(Audiobook.fromJson(itemMap));
+            _logger.log('📚 Parsed audiobook $i successfully');
+          } catch (e) {
+            _logger.log('📚 Error parsing audiobook $i: $e');
+          }
+        }
+      }
+
+      _logger.log('📚 Found ${audiobooks.length} audiobooks in series');
+      return audiobooks;
+    } catch (e, stack) {
+      _logger.log('📚 Error getting series audiobooks: $e');
+      _logger.log('📚 Stack: $stack');
+      return [];
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Legacy method - now uses browse API
+  @Deprecated('Use getAudiobookSeries instead')
+  Future<void> exploreSeries() async {
+    _logger.log('📚 exploreSeries is deprecated, use getAudiobookSeries instead');
+    final series = await getAudiobookSeries();
+    _logger.log('📚 Found ${series.length} series via browse API');
+  }
+
   /// Get recently played albums
   /// Gets recently played tracks, then fetches full track details to extract album info
   /// Optimized: batches track lookups to avoid N+1 query problem
@@ -531,16 +1069,14 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
         return [];
       }
 
-      // Batch fetch track details using parallel requests (max 5 concurrent)
-      final seenAlbumIds = <String>{};
-      final albums = <Album>[];
+      // Step 1: Fetch tracks in batches and collect unique album URIs
+      final seenAlbumUris = <String>{};
+      final albumUris = <String>[];
 
-      // Process in batches to avoid overwhelming the server
       const batchSize = LibraryConstants.recentAlbumsBatchSize;
-      for (var i = 0; i < trackUris.length && albums.length < limit; i += batchSize) {
+      for (var i = 0; i < trackUris.length && albumUris.length < limit; i += batchSize) {
         final batch = trackUris.skip(i).take(batchSize).toList();
 
-        // Fetch batch in parallel
         final futures = batch.map((uri) => _sendCommand(
           'music/item_by_uri',
           args: {'uri': uri},
@@ -549,27 +1085,52 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
         final results = await Future.wait(futures, eagerError: false);
 
         for (final trackResponse in results) {
-          if (albums.length >= limit) break;
+          if (albumUris.length >= limit) break;
 
           try {
             final fullTrack = trackResponse['result'] as Map<String, dynamic>?;
             final albumData = fullTrack?['album'] as Map<String, dynamic>?;
+            final albumUri = albumData?['uri'] as String?;
 
-            if (albumData != null) {
-              final albumId = albumData['item_id']?.toString() ?? albumData['uri']?.toString();
-              if (albumId != null && !seenAlbumIds.contains(albumId)) {
-                seenAlbumIds.add(albumId);
-                albums.add(Album.fromJson(albumData));
-              }
+            if (albumUri != null && !seenAlbumUris.contains(albumUri)) {
+              seenAlbumUris.add(albumUri);
+              albumUris.add(albumUri);
             }
           } catch (_) {
-            // Skip tracks that fail to parse
             continue;
           }
         }
       }
 
-      _logger.log('📚 Fetched ${albums.length} recent albums using ${(trackUris.length / batchSize).ceil()} batch requests');
+      if (albumUris.isEmpty) {
+        return [];
+      }
+
+      // Step 2: Fetch full album details (with images) for each album URI
+      final albums = <Album>[];
+      for (var i = 0; i < albumUris.length; i += batchSize) {
+        final batch = albumUris.skip(i).take(batchSize).toList();
+
+        final futures = batch.map((uri) => _sendCommand(
+          'music/item_by_uri',
+          args: {'uri': uri},
+        ).timeout(const Duration(seconds: 5), onTimeout: () => <String, dynamic>{'result': null}));
+
+        final results = await Future.wait(futures, eagerError: false);
+
+        for (final albumResponse in results) {
+          try {
+            final albumData = albumResponse['result'] as Map<String, dynamic>?;
+            if (albumData != null) {
+              albums.add(Album.fromJson(albumData));
+            }
+          } catch (_) {
+            continue;
+          }
+        }
+      }
+
+      _logger.log('📚 Fetched ${albums.length} recent albums with full details');
       return albums;
     } catch (e) {
       _logger.log('❌ Error getting recent albums: $e');
@@ -838,7 +1399,7 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
 
           final result = searchResponse['result'] as Map<String, dynamic>?;
           if (result == null) {
-            return <String, List<MediaItem>>{'artists': [], 'albums': [], 'tracks': []};
+            return <String, List<MediaItem>>{'artists': [], 'albums': [], 'tracks': [], 'playlists': [], 'audiobooks': []};
           }
 
           // Parse results from the search response
@@ -857,6 +1418,16 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
                   .toList() ??
               [];
 
+          final playlists = (result['playlists'] as List<dynamic>?)
+                  ?.map((item) => Playlist.fromJson(item as Map<String, dynamic>))
+                  .toList() ??
+              [];
+
+          final audiobooks = (result['audiobooks'] as List<dynamic>?)
+                  ?.map((item) => Audiobook.fromJson(item as Map<String, dynamic>))
+                  .toList() ??
+              [];
+
           // Deduplicate results by name
           // MA returns both library items and provider items for the same content
           // Prefer library items (provider='library') as they have all provider mappings
@@ -864,15 +1435,17 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
             'artists': _deduplicateResults(artists),
             'albums': _deduplicateResults(albums),
             'tracks': _deduplicateResults(tracks),
+            'playlists': _deduplicateResults(playlists),
+            'audiobooks': _deduplicateResults(audiobooks),
           };
         } catch (e) {
           _logger.log('Error searching: $e');
-          return <String, List<MediaItem>>{'artists': [], 'albums': [], 'tracks': []};
+          return <String, List<MediaItem>>{'artists': [], 'albums': [], 'tracks': [], 'playlists': [], 'audiobooks': []};
         }
       },
     ).catchError((e) {
       _logger.log('Error searching after retries: $e');
-      return <String, List<MediaItem>>{'artists': [], 'albums': [], 'tracks': []};
+      return <String, List<MediaItem>>{'artists': [], 'albums': [], 'tracks': [], 'playlists': [], 'audiobooks': []};
     });
   }
 
@@ -1041,11 +1614,43 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
     }
   }
 
+  /// Add a single track to the queue without starting playback
+  Future<void> addTrackToQueue(String playerId, Track track) async {
+    try {
+      final uri = _buildTrackUri(track);
+
+      await _sendCommand(
+        'player_queues/play_media',
+        args: {
+          'queue_id': playerId,
+          'media': [uri],
+          'option': 'add',  // Add to queue without starting
+        },
+      );
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('Error adding track to queue: $e');
+      rethrow;
+    }
+  }
+
   /// Play multiple tracks via queue
   /// If clearQueue is true, replaces the queue (default behavior)
   /// If startIndex is provided, only tracks from that index onwards will be queued
   Future<void> playTracks(String playerId, List<Track> tracks, {int? startIndex, bool clearQueue = true}) async {
-    return await RetryHelper.retryCritical(
+    return await RetryHelper.retry(
+      maxAttempts: 3,
+      initialDelaySeconds: 1,
+      maxDelaySeconds: 4,
+      // Don't retry errors about missing/unavailable tracks - those won't resolve with retries
+      shouldRetry: (error) {
+        final errorStr = error.toString().toLowerCase();
+        if (errorStr.contains('no playable') ||
+            errorStr.contains('no tracks') ||
+            errorStr.contains('lack available')) {
+          return false;
+        }
+        return true;
+      },
       operation: () async {
         // If startIndex is provided, slice the tracks list to start from that index
         // This is a workaround since Music Assistant ignores the start_item parameter
@@ -1053,8 +1658,36 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
             ? tracks.sublist(startIndex)
             : tracks;
 
+        if (tracksToPlay.isEmpty) {
+          throw Exception('No tracks to play');
+        }
+
+        // Filter to only tracks with available provider mappings
+        final playableTracks = tracksToPlay.where((track) {
+          if (track.providerMappings == null || track.providerMappings!.isEmpty) {
+            _logger.log('⚠️ Track "${track.name}" has no provider mappings');
+            return false;
+          }
+          final hasAvailable = track.providerMappings!.any((m) => m.available);
+          if (!hasAvailable) {
+            _logger.log('⚠️ Track "${track.name}" has no available providers');
+          }
+          return hasAvailable;
+        }).toList();
+
+        if (playableTracks.isEmpty) {
+          _logger.log('❌ No playable tracks found (${tracksToPlay.length} tracks had no available providers)');
+          throw Exception('No playable tracks - all ${tracksToPlay.length} tracks lack available providers');
+        }
+
+        if (playableTracks.length < tracksToPlay.length) {
+          _logger.log('⚠️ ${tracksToPlay.length - playableTracks.length} tracks skipped (no available providers)');
+        }
+
         // Build array of URI strings (not objects!)
-        final mediaUris = tracksToPlay.map((track) => _buildTrackUri(track)).toList();
+        final mediaUris = playableTracks.map((track) => _buildTrackUri(track)).toList();
+
+        _logger.log('🎵 Playing ${mediaUris.length} tracks: ${mediaUris.take(3).join(", ")}${mediaUris.length > 3 ? "..." : ""}');
 
         final option = clearQueue ? 'replace' : 'play';
 
@@ -1394,6 +2027,45 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
     }
   }
 
+  /// Sync a player to a leader/group (temporary group)
+  /// The player will join the leader's sync group and play the same audio
+  Future<void> syncPlayerToLeader(String playerId, String leaderPlayerId) async {
+    try {
+      _logger.log('🔗 API syncPlayerToLeader called');
+      _logger.log('🔗 player_id: $playerId');
+      _logger.log('🔗 target_player: $leaderPlayerId');
+
+      final response = await _sendCommand(
+        'players/cmd/group',
+        args: {
+          'player_id': playerId,
+          'target_player': leaderPlayerId,
+        },
+      );
+      _logger.log('✅ Player synced successfully, response: $response');
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('❌ Error syncing player: $e');
+      rethrow;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Remove a player from its sync group
+  Future<void> unsyncPlayer(String playerId) async {
+    try {
+      _logger.log('🔓 Unsyncing player: $playerId');
+      await _sendCommand(
+        'players/cmd/ungroup',
+        args: {
+          'player_id': playerId,
+        },
+      );
+      _logger.log('✅ Player unsynced successfully');
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('Error unsyncing player: $e');
+      rethrow;
+    }
+  }
+
   /// Toggle shuffle mode for queue
   Future<void> toggleShuffle(String queueId) async {
     try {
@@ -1458,6 +2130,14 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
     return _eventStreams['player_updated']!.stream;
   }
 
+  /// Stream of player_added events (for refreshing player list when new players join)
+  Stream<Map<String, dynamic>> get playerAddedEvents {
+    if (!_eventStreams.containsKey('player_added')) {
+      _eventStreams['player_added'] = StreamController<Map<String, dynamic>>.broadcast();
+    }
+    return _eventStreams['player_added']!.stream;
+  }
+
   /// Register this device as a player with retry logic
   /// CRITICAL: This creates a player config in MA's settings.json
   /// The server expects: player_id and player_name
@@ -1703,6 +2383,81 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
     }
   }
 
+  // ============================================================================
+  // SENDSPIN PLAYER MANAGEMENT (MA 2.7.0b20+ replacement for builtin_player)
+  // ============================================================================
+
+  /// Stream of Sendspin player events
+  Stream<Map<String, dynamic>> get sendspinPlayerEvents {
+    if (!_eventStreams.containsKey('sendspin_player')) {
+      _eventStreams['sendspin_player'] = StreamController<Map<String, dynamic>>.broadcast();
+    }
+    return _eventStreams['sendspin_player']!.stream;
+  }
+
+  // NOTE: The following Sendspin API methods were removed because they don't exist in MA:
+  // - getSendspinConnectionInfo (sendspin/connection_info)
+  // - sendspinOffer (sendspin/webrtc_offer)
+  // - sendspinAnswer (sendspin/webrtc_answer)
+  // - sendspinIceCandidate (sendspin/ice_candidate)
+  //
+  // Sendspin connection is handled directly via WebSocket to:
+  // - Local: ws://{server-ip}:8927/sendspin
+  // - External: wss://{server}/sendspin (via MA's proxy with auth)
+
+  /// Update Sendspin player state
+  /// Similar to updateBuiltinPlayerState but for Sendspin protocol
+  Future<void> updateSendspinPlayerState(
+    String playerId, {
+    required bool powered,
+    required bool playing,
+    required bool paused,
+    required int position,
+    required int volume,
+    required bool muted,
+  }) async {
+    try {
+      _logger.log('Sendspin: Updating player state: powered=$powered, playing=$playing, paused=$paused');
+      await _sendCommand(
+        'sendspin/update_state',
+        args: {
+          'player_id': playerId,
+          'state': {
+            'powered': powered,
+            'playing': playing,
+            'paused': paused,
+            'position': position,
+            'volume': volume,
+            'muted': muted,
+          },
+        },
+      );
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('Sendspin: Error updating player state: $e');
+      // Non-fatal, don't rethrow
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Disconnect Sendspin player from server
+  Future<void> disconnectSendspinPlayer(String playerId) async {
+    try {
+      _logger.log('Sendspin: Disconnecting player $playerId');
+      await _sendCommand(
+        'sendspin/disconnect',
+        args: {
+          'player_id': playerId,
+        },
+      );
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('Sendspin: Error disconnecting player: $e');
+      // Non-fatal during cleanup
+    }
+  }
+
+  // ============================================================================
+  // END SENDSPIN PLAYER MANAGEMENT
+  // ============================================================================
+
   Future<void> _sendQueueCommand(String queueId, String command) async {
     try {
       final response = await _sendCommand(

lib/services/offline_action_queue.dart

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+import 'dart:convert';
+import 'package:shared_preferences/shared_preferences.dart';
+import 'debug_logger.dart';
+
+/// Represents a queued action that will be executed when connection is restored
+class QueuedAction {
+  final String type;
+  final Map<String, dynamic> params;
+  final DateTime queuedAt;
+
+  QueuedAction({
+    required this.type,
+    required this.params,
+    required this.queuedAt,
+  });
+
+  Map<String, dynamic> toJson() => {
+    'type': type,
+    'params': params,
+    'queuedAt': queuedAt.toIso8601String(),
+  };
+
+  factory QueuedAction.fromJson(Map<String, dynamic> json) => QueuedAction(
+    type: json['type'] as String,
+    params: json['params'] as Map<String, dynamic>,
+    queuedAt: DateTime.parse(json['queuedAt'] as String),
+  );
+}
+
+/// Service for queuing actions when offline and executing them when back online
+class OfflineActionQueue {
+  static OfflineActionQueue? _instance;
+  static OfflineActionQueue get instance => _instance ??= OfflineActionQueue._();
+
+  OfflineActionQueue._();
+
+  final _logger = DebugLogger();
+  static const _prefsKey = 'offline_action_queue';
+
+  List<QueuedAction> _queue = [];
+  bool _isProcessing = false;
+
+  /// Get the current queue (for display)
+  List<QueuedAction> get queue => List.unmodifiable(_queue);
+
+  /// Check if there are pending actions
+  bool get hasPendingActions => _queue.isNotEmpty;
+
+  /// Number of pending actions
+  int get pendingCount => _queue.length;
+
+  /// Initialize and load persisted queue
+  Future<void> initialize() async {
+    try {
+      final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+      final queueJson = prefs.getString(_prefsKey);
+      if (queueJson != null) {
+        final List<dynamic> decoded = jsonDecode(queueJson);
+        _queue = decoded.map((j) => QueuedAction.fromJson(j as Map<String, dynamic>)).toList();
+        _logger.log('📋 Loaded ${_queue.length} offline actions from storage');
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Error loading offline action queue: $e');
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Queue an action for later execution
+  Future<void> queueAction(String type, Map<String, dynamic> params) async {
+    final action = QueuedAction(
+      type: type,
+      params: params,
+      queuedAt: DateTime.now(),
+    );
+    _queue.add(action);
+    await _persistQueue();
+    _logger.log('📋 Queued offline action: $type');
+  }
+
+  /// Process all queued actions (call when connection is restored)
+  Future<void> processQueue(Future<bool> Function(QueuedAction action) executor) async {
+    if (_isProcessing || _queue.isEmpty) return;
+
+    _isProcessing = true;
+    _logger.log('🔄 Processing ${_queue.length} offline actions...');
+
+    final processed = <QueuedAction>[];
+
+    for (final action in _queue) {
+      try {
+        final success = await executor(action);
+        if (success) {
+          processed.add(action);
+          _logger.log('✅ Processed offline action: ${action.type}');
+        } else {
+          _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to process offline action: ${action.type}');
+        }
+      } catch (e) {
+        _logger.log('❌ Error processing offline action: $e');
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Remove processed actions
+    _queue.removeWhere((a) => processed.contains(a));
+    await _persistQueue();
+
+    _isProcessing = false;
+    _logger.log('📋 ${processed.length} actions processed, ${_queue.length} remaining');
+  }
+
+  /// Clear all queued actions
+  Future<void> clearQueue() async {
+    _queue.clear();
+    await _persistQueue();
+    _logger.log('🗑️ Offline action queue cleared');
+  }
+
+  /// Persist queue to storage
+  Future<void> _persistQueue() async {
+    try {
+      final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+      if (_queue.isEmpty) {
+        await prefs.remove(_prefsKey);
+      } else {
+        final queueJson = jsonEncode(_queue.map((a) => a.toJson()).toList());
+        await prefs.setString(_prefsKey, queueJson);
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Error persisting offline action queue: $e');
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+/// Action types for offline queuing
+class OfflineActionTypes {
+  static const String toggleFavorite = 'toggle_favorite';
+  static const String addToPlaylist = 'add_to_playlist';
+  static const String removeFromPlaylist = 'remove_from_playlist';
+}

lib/services/pcm_audio_player.dart

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+import 'dart:async';
+import 'dart:typed_data';
+import 'package:flutter/foundation.dart' show unawaited;
+import 'package:flutter_pcm_sound/flutter_pcm_sound.dart' as pcm;
+import 'debug_logger.dart';
+
+/// Callback type for elapsed time updates
+typedef ElapsedTimeCallback = void Function(Duration elapsed);
+
+/// Audio format configuration matching Sendspin protocol
+class PcmAudioFormat {
+  final int sampleRate;
+  final int channels;
+  final int bitDepth;
+
+  const PcmAudioFormat({
+    this.sampleRate = 48000,
+    this.channels = 2,
+    this.bitDepth = 16,
+  });
+
+  /// Default Sendspin format: 48kHz, stereo, 16-bit PCM
+  static const sendspin = PcmAudioFormat();
+}
+
+/// Player state for PCM audio
+enum PcmPlayerState {
+  idle,
+  initializing,
+  ready,
+  playing,
+  pausing,   // Transitional state: pause requested, waiting for completion
+  paused,
+  resuming,  // Transitional state: resume requested, re-initializing
+  stopping,  // Transitional state: stop requested, cleaning up
+  error,
+}
+
+/// Error types for PCM player operations
+enum PcmPlayerError {
+  initializationFailed,
+  feedFailed,
+  pauseFailed,
+  resumeFailed,
+  streamError,
+  releaseTimeout,
+}
+
+/// Callback type for error events
+typedef PcmErrorCallback = void Function(PcmPlayerError error, String message);
+
+/// Service to play raw PCM audio data from Sendspin WebSocket stream
+/// Uses flutter_pcm_sound plugin for low-level PCM playback
+///
+/// State Machine:
+/// - idle → initializing → ready → playing ↔ paused
+/// - Any state can transition to error
+/// - Transitional states (pausing, resuming, stopping) block operations
+class PcmAudioPlayer {
+  final _logger = DebugLogger();
+
+  PcmPlayerState _state = PcmPlayerState.idle;
+  PcmAudioFormat _format = PcmAudioFormat.sendspin;
+
+  StreamSubscription<Uint8List>? _audioSubscription;
+
+  // Audio buffer for smooth playback
+  final List<Uint8List> _audioBuffer = [];
+  bool _isFeeding = false;
+  bool _isStarted = false;
+  bool _isAutoRecovering = false;  // Tracks auto-recovery from setup errors
+  Completer<void>? _feedCompleter;  // Tracks when current feed operation completes
+
+  // Error callback for operation failures
+  PcmErrorCallback? onError;
+
+  // Maximum chunks to feed at once to keep native buffer small (~200ms)
+  // Each chunk is ~25ms of audio, so 8 chunks = ~200ms
+  // Reduced from 12 (300ms) to 8 for faster pause response
+  static const int _maxChunksPerFeed = 8;
+
+  // Feed threshold - lower = faster pause but more risk of underruns
+  // Reduced from 8000 to 5000 frames (~104ms vs ~166ms) for faster response
+  static const int _feedThreshold = 5000;
+
+  // Stats
+  int _framesPlayed = 0;
+  int _bytesPlayed = 0;
+
+  // Elapsed time tracking for notification sync
+  Timer? _elapsedTimeTimer;
+  final _elapsedTimeController = StreamController<Duration>.broadcast();
+  ElapsedTimeCallback? onElapsedTimeUpdate;
+
+  // Track offset for pause/resume (preserves position across pause cycles)
+  int _bytesPlayedAtLastPause = 0;
+  DateTime? _playbackStartTime;
+
+  PcmPlayerState get state => _state;
+  bool get isPlaying => _state == PcmPlayerState.playing;
+  bool get isPaused => _state == PcmPlayerState.paused;
+  bool get isReady => _state == PcmPlayerState.ready || _state == PcmPlayerState.playing || _state == PcmPlayerState.paused;
+  int get framesPlayed => _framesPlayed;
+  int get bytesPlayed => _bytesPlayed;
+
+  /// Check if player is in a transitional state (operation in progress)
+  bool get isTransitioning => _state == PcmPlayerState.pausing ||
+                               _state == PcmPlayerState.resuming ||
+                               _state == PcmPlayerState.stopping;
+
+  /// Check if feeding should be blocked
+  bool get _shouldBlockFeeding => isTransitioning || _state == PcmPlayerState.paused;
+
+  /// Stream of elapsed time updates (emits every 500ms when playing)
+  Stream<Duration> get elapsedTimeStream => _elapsedTimeController.stream;
+
+  /// Calculate elapsed playback time from bytes played
+  /// For 48kHz stereo 16-bit: 4 bytes per frame, 48000 frames per second
+  Duration get elapsedTime {
+    // Bytes per frame = channels * (bitDepth / 8) = 2 * 2 = 4
+    final bytesPerFrame = _format.channels * (_format.bitDepth ~/ 8);
+    final framesFromBytes = _bytesPlayed / bytesPerFrame;
+    final elapsedSeconds = framesFromBytes / _format.sampleRate;
+    return Duration(milliseconds: (elapsedSeconds * 1000).round());
+  }
+
+  /// Get elapsed time in seconds (for convenience)
+  double get elapsedTimeSeconds {
+    final bytesPerFrame = _format.channels * (_format.bitDepth ~/ 8);
+    final framesFromBytes = _bytesPlayed / bytesPerFrame;
+    return framesFromBytes / _format.sampleRate;
+  }
+
+  /// Initialize the PCM player with the given format
+  Future<bool> initialize({PcmAudioFormat? format}) async {
+    if (_state == PcmPlayerState.initializing) return false;
+
+    _format = format ?? PcmAudioFormat.sendspin;
+    _state = PcmPlayerState.initializing;
+
+    try {
+      _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Initializing (${_format.sampleRate}Hz, ${_format.channels}ch, ${_format.bitDepth}bit)');
+
+      // Setup flutter_pcm_sound with Sendspin audio format
+      await pcm.FlutterPcmSound.setup(
+        sampleRate: _format.sampleRate,
+        channelCount: _format.channels,
+      );
+
+      // Set feed threshold - request more data when buffer has fewer frames
+      // Lower threshold = lower latency but more risk of underruns
+      // Using _feedThreshold (5000 frames = ~104ms) for faster pause response
+      await pcm.FlutterPcmSound.setFeedThreshold(_feedThreshold);
+
+      // Set up feed callback for when buffer needs more data
+      pcm.FlutterPcmSound.setFeedCallback(_onFeedRequested);
+
+      // Set log level for debugging
+      await pcm.FlutterPcmSound.setLogLevel(pcm.LogLevel.standard);
+
+      _state = PcmPlayerState.ready;
+      _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Initialized successfully');
+      return true;
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Initialization failed: $e');
+      _state = PcmPlayerState.error;
+      return false;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Callback when flutter_pcm_sound needs more audio data
+  void _onFeedRequested(int remainingFrames) {
+    // This is called from native when buffer is getting low
+    // Block feeding during pause, transitional states, or when not playing
+    if (_state != PcmPlayerState.playing) return;
+    if (_shouldBlockFeeding) return;
+    if (_audioBuffer.isEmpty || _isFeeding) return;
+
+    _feedNextChunk();
+  }
+
+  /// Connect to a Sendspin audio data stream and start playback
+  Future<bool> connectToStream(Stream<Uint8List> audioStream) async {
+    if (_state == PcmPlayerState.error || _state == PcmPlayerState.idle) {
+      _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Cannot connect - player not initialized');
+      return false;
+    }
+
+    // Cancel any existing subscription
+    await _audioSubscription?.cancel();
+
+    _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Connecting to audio stream');
+
+    // Subscribe to the audio stream
+    _audioSubscription = audioStream.listen(
+      _onAudioData,
+      onError: _onStreamError,
+      onDone: _onStreamDone,
+    );
+
+    return true;
+  }
+
+  /// Handle incoming audio data from the stream
+  void _onAudioData(Uint8List audioData) {
+    // Ignore data if in error state
+    if (_state == PcmPlayerState.error) return;
+
+    // Handle audio arriving during paused/transitional states
+    // This can happen when audio frames arrive before stream/start message (race condition)
+    // We need to auto-recover in this case
+    if (_shouldBlockFeeding) {
+      // If we're paused and audio is arriving, this is likely a new stream
+      // starting before the stream/start message. Queue for auto-recovery.
+      if (_state == PcmPlayerState.paused && !_isAutoRecovering) {
+        _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Audio arriving while paused - initiating auto-recovery');
+        _isAutoRecovering = true;
+        _audioBuffer.add(audioData);
+
+        // Trigger async recovery
+        _autoRecoverFromPause();
+        return;
+      }
+
+      // If already recovering or in transitional state, buffer the data
+      if (_isAutoRecovering) {
+        _audioBuffer.add(audioData);
+        return;
+      }
+
+      // For other blocking states (pausing, stopping, resuming), ignore
+      return;
+    }
+
+    // Add to buffer
+    _audioBuffer.add(audioData);
+
+    // Start playback if not already started
+    if (!_isStarted && _state == PcmPlayerState.ready) {
+      _startPlayback();
+    }
+
+    // Feed data if not currently feeding
+    if (!_isFeeding && _isStarted) {
+      _feedNextChunk();
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Auto-recover from paused state when audio arrives unexpectedly
+  Future<void> _autoRecoverFromPause() async {
+    _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Auto-recovering from pause');
+
+    try {
+      // Re-initialize the native player
+      await pcm.FlutterPcmSound.setup(
+        sampleRate: _format.sampleRate,
+        channelCount: _format.channels,
+      );
+      await pcm.FlutterPcmSound.setFeedThreshold(_feedThreshold);
+      pcm.FlutterPcmSound.setFeedCallback(_onFeedRequested);
+      await pcm.FlutterPcmSound.start();
+
+      _isStarted = true;
+      _state = PcmPlayerState.playing;
+      _startElapsedTimeTimer();
+      _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Auto-recovery from pause successful');
+
+      // Start feeding buffered data
+      _isAutoRecovering = false;
+      if (_audioBuffer.isNotEmpty && !_isFeeding) {
+        _feedNextChunk();
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Auto-recovery from pause failed: $e');
+      _isAutoRecovering = false;
+      _state = PcmPlayerState.error;
+      _emitError(PcmPlayerError.resumeFailed, e.toString());
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Start audio playback
+  Future<void> _startPlayback() async {
+    if (_isStarted) return;
+
+    try {
+      await pcm.FlutterPcmSound.start();
+      _isStarted = true;
+      _state = PcmPlayerState.playing;
+      _playbackStartTime = DateTime.now();
+      _startElapsedTimeTimer();
+      _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Started playback');
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Error starting playback: $e');
+      _state = PcmPlayerState.error;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Start the elapsed time update timer
+  void _startElapsedTimeTimer() {
+    _elapsedTimeTimer?.cancel();
+    _elapsedTimeTimer = Timer.periodic(
+      const Duration(milliseconds: 500),
+      (_) => _emitElapsedTime(),
+    );
+    // Emit immediately
+    _emitElapsedTime();
+  }
+
+  /// Stop the elapsed time update timer
+  void _stopElapsedTimeTimer() {
+    _elapsedTimeTimer?.cancel();
+    _elapsedTimeTimer = null;
+  }
+
+  /// Emit the current elapsed time to listeners
+  void _emitElapsedTime() {
+    if (_state != PcmPlayerState.playing) return;
+
+    final elapsed = elapsedTime;
+    if (!_elapsedTimeController.isClosed) {
+      _elapsedTimeController.add(elapsed);
+    }
+    onElapsedTimeUpdate?.call(elapsed);
+  }
+
+  /// Feed the next chunk of audio data to the player
+  /// CRITICAL: Only feeds limited chunks to keep native buffer small (~200ms)
+  /// This enables faster pause response by minimizing buffered audio
+  Future<void> _feedNextChunk() async {
+    if (_isFeeding || _audioBuffer.isEmpty || _shouldBlockFeeding) return;
+
+    _isFeeding = true;
+    _feedCompleter = Completer<void>();
+
+    try {
+      int chunksProcessed = 0;
+
+      // CRITICAL: Only feed limited chunks to keep native buffer small
+      // This is the key to fast pause - we drain ~200ms instead of 5-8 seconds
+      while (_audioBuffer.isNotEmpty &&
+             chunksProcessed < _maxChunksPerFeed &&
+             _state == PcmPlayerState.playing &&
+             !_shouldBlockFeeding) {
+        final chunk = _audioBuffer.removeAt(0);
+
+        // Convert Uint8List (raw bytes) to Int16 samples
+        // Sendspin sends 16-bit little-endian PCM
+        final samples = _bytesToInt16List(chunk);
+
+        // Check state again before the async feed call
+        if (samples.isNotEmpty && !_shouldBlockFeeding) {
+          try {
+            await pcm.FlutterPcmSound.feed(pcm.PcmArrayInt16.fromList(samples));
+          } catch (feedError) {
+            // Auto-recover from "must call setup first" error
+            // This happens when audio frames arrive before stream/start message
+            if (feedError.toString().contains('must call setup first') && !_isAutoRecovering) {
+              _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Auto-recovering from setup error');
+              _isAutoRecovering = true;
+
+              try {
+                // Re-initialize the native player
+                await pcm.FlutterPcmSound.setup(
+                  sampleRate: _format.sampleRate,
+                  channelCount: _format.channels,
+                );
+                await pcm.FlutterPcmSound.setFeedThreshold(_feedThreshold);
+                pcm.FlutterPcmSound.setFeedCallback(_onFeedRequested);
+                await pcm.FlutterPcmSound.start();
+                _isStarted = true;
+                _state = PcmPlayerState.playing;
+                _startElapsedTimeTimer();
+                _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Auto-recovery successful');
+
+                // Retry the feed with the current chunk
+                await pcm.FlutterPcmSound.feed(pcm.PcmArrayInt16.fromList(samples));
+              } catch (recoveryError) {
+                _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Auto-recovery failed: $recoveryError');
+                _isAutoRecovering = false;
+                rethrow;
+              }
+              _isAutoRecovering = false;
+            } else {
+              rethrow;
+            }
+          }
+
+          // Don't update stats if we got paused during the feed
+          if (!_shouldBlockFeeding) {
+            _framesPlayed++;
+            _bytesPlayed += chunk.length;
+            chunksProcessed++;
+
+            // Log periodically
+            if (_framesPlayed % 100 == 0) {
+              _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Played $_framesPlayed frames (${(_bytesPlayed / 1024).toStringAsFixed(1)} KB)');
+            }
+          }
+        }
+
+        // Yield to event loop mid-feed to allow UI to respond
+        if (chunksProcessed % 4 == 0) {
+          await Future.delayed(Duration.zero);
+        }
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      // Don't log errors during pause/transition - expected when player is released
+      if (!_shouldBlockFeeding) {
+        _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Error feeding audio: $e');
+        _emitError(PcmPlayerError.feedFailed, e.toString());
+      }
+    }
+
+    _isFeeding = false;
+    _feedCompleter?.complete();
+    _feedCompleter = null;
+  }
+
+  /// Emit an error to the callback
+  void _emitError(PcmPlayerError error, String message) {
+    _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Error - $error: $message');
+    onError?.call(error, message);
+  }
+
+  /// Convert raw bytes (Uint8List) to Int16 samples
+  /// Assumes little-endian 16-bit PCM
+  List<int> _bytesToInt16List(Uint8List bytes) {
+    if (bytes.length < 2) return [];
+
+    final byteData = ByteData.sublistView(bytes);
+    final samples = <int>[];
+
+    for (int i = 0; i < bytes.length - 1; i += 2) {
+      samples.add(byteData.getInt16(i, Endian.little));
+    }
+
+    return samples;
+  }
+
+  /// Handle stream errors - notify listeners and pause playback
+  void _onStreamError(dynamic error) {
+    _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Stream error: $error');
+    _emitError(PcmPlayerError.streamError, error.toString());
+
+    // Pause on stream error to prevent playback of corrupted/incomplete audio
+    if (_state == PcmPlayerState.playing) {
+      _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Pausing due to stream error');
+      pause();
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Handle stream completion
+  void _onStreamDone() {
+    _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Audio stream ended');
+    // Don't stop immediately - let buffered audio finish
+  }
+
+  /// Start playback (if paused or ready)
+  /// Returns true if playback started successfully
+  Future<bool> play() async {
+    if (_state == PcmPlayerState.error) return false;
+    if (isTransitioning) {
+      _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Cannot play - operation in progress (state: $_state)');
+      return false;
+    }
+
+    if (_state == PcmPlayerState.paused) {
+      // Resume from pause - need to re-initialize since we released on pause
+      _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Resuming from pause at ${elapsedTime.inSeconds}s');
+      _state = PcmPlayerState.resuming;
+
+      // Re-initialize the PCM player (it was released on pause)
+      try {
+        await pcm.FlutterPcmSound.setup(
+          sampleRate: _format.sampleRate,
+          channelCount: _format.channels,
+        );
+        await pcm.FlutterPcmSound.setFeedThreshold(_feedThreshold);
+        pcm.FlutterPcmSound.setFeedCallback(_onFeedRequested);
+        await pcm.FlutterPcmSound.start();
+        _isStarted = true;
+      } catch (e) {
+        _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Error re-initializing on resume: $e');
+        _emitError(PcmPlayerError.resumeFailed, e.toString());
+        _state = PcmPlayerState.error;
+        return false;
+      }
+
+      _state = PcmPlayerState.playing;
+      _startElapsedTimeTimer();
+
+      // Resume feeding - new audio will come from stream
+      if (!_isFeeding && _audioBuffer.isNotEmpty) {
+        _feedNextChunk();
+      }
+
+      _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Resumed playback');
+      return true;
+    } else if (_state == PcmPlayerState.ready) {
+      await _startPlayback();
+      _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Started playback');
+
+      // Start feeding
+      if (!_isFeeding && _audioBuffer.isNotEmpty) {
+        _feedNextChunk();
+      }
+      return true;
+    }
+
+    return false;
+  }
+
+  /// Pause playback - stops feeding and releases player for instant stop
+  /// Position is preserved via _bytesPlayed tracking
+  /// Uses release() to clear native buffer for instant audio stop
+  /// Returns true if pause was successful
+  Future<bool> pause() async {
+    if (_state != PcmPlayerState.playing) {
+      _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Cannot pause - not playing (state: $_state)');
+      return false;
+    }
+
+    _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Pause requested');
+
+    // Set pausing state FIRST to stop feed loop from starting new feeds
+    _state = PcmPlayerState.pausing;
+
+    // Clear our buffer - no more data will be fed
+    _audioBuffer.clear();
+
+    // Clear feed callback to prevent native from triggering more feeds
+    pcm.FlutterPcmSound.setFeedCallback(null);
+
+    // Mark as not feeding
+    _isFeeding = false;
+
+    // Save position and stop timer
+    _bytesPlayedAtLastPause = _bytesPlayed;
+    _stopElapsedTimeTimer();
+
+    // Schedule release() to clear native buffer - use Future.delayed to yield control
+    // This allows UI to update before the potentially blocking release() call
+    unawaited(Future.delayed(Duration.zero, () async {
+      try {
+        await pcm.FlutterPcmSound.release().timeout(
+          const Duration(milliseconds: 500),
+          onTimeout: () {
+            _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Release timed out');
+            _emitError(PcmPlayerError.releaseTimeout, 'release() timed out');
+          },
+        );
+        _isStarted = false;
+        _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Player released for instant stop');
+      } catch (e) {
+        _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Release error (expected if already released): $e');
+      }
+    }));
+
+    // Transition to paused state
+    _state = PcmPlayerState.paused;
+    _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Paused playback at ${elapsedTime.inSeconds}s');
+    return true;
+  }
+
+  /// Stop playback (clears buffer and resets position)
+  /// Returns true if stop was successful
+  Future<bool> stop() async {
+    if (_state == PcmPlayerState.idle) return true;
+
+    _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Stop requested');
+
+    // Set stopping state to block any in-flight feed operations
+    _state = PcmPlayerState.stopping;
+    _isStarted = false;
+    _stopElapsedTimeTimer();
+
+    // Clear the feed callback to prevent native code from triggering new feeds
+    pcm.FlutterPcmSound.setFeedCallback(null);
+
+    // Wait for any in-progress feed operation to complete (with timeout)
+    final completer = _feedCompleter;
+    if (completer != null && !completer.isCompleted) {
+      await completer.future.timeout(
+        const Duration(milliseconds: 500),
+        onTimeout: () {
+          _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Feed wait timed out on stop');
+        },
+      );
+    }
+
+    _audioBuffer.clear();
+    _isFeeding = false;
+
+    try {
+      await pcm.FlutterPcmSound.release();
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Error releasing: $e');
+    }
+
+    _state = PcmPlayerState.ready;
+    _framesPlayed = 0;
+    _bytesPlayed = 0;
+    _bytesPlayedAtLastPause = 0;
+    _playbackStartTime = null;
+    _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Stopped playback');
+
+    // Re-initialize for next playback
+    await initialize(format: _format);
+    return true;
+  }
+
+  /// Reset position to zero (for new track) without stopping playback
+  void resetPosition() {
+    _framesPlayed = 0;
+    _bytesPlayed = 0;
+    _bytesPlayedAtLastPause = 0;
+    _playbackStartTime = DateTime.now();
+    _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Position reset to 0');
+    _emitElapsedTime();
+  }
+
+  /// Disconnect from audio stream
+  Future<void> disconnect() async {
+    await _audioSubscription?.cancel();
+    _audioSubscription = null;
+    await stop();
+    _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Disconnected from stream');
+  }
+
+  /// Release all resources
+  Future<void> dispose() async {
+    _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Disposing...');
+
+    // Set stopping state to block any feed operations
+    _state = PcmPlayerState.stopping;
+    _isStarted = false;
+    _stopElapsedTimeTimer();
+
+    // Clear the feed callback first
+    pcm.FlutterPcmSound.setFeedCallback(null);
+
+    // Wait for any in-progress feed operation
+    final completer = _feedCompleter;
+    if (completer != null && !completer.isCompleted) {
+      await completer.future.timeout(
+        const Duration(milliseconds: 500),
+        onTimeout: () {
+          _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Feed wait timed out on dispose');
+        },
+      );
+    }
+
+    _isFeeding = false;
+    await _audioSubscription?.cancel();
+    _audioSubscription = null;
+    _audioBuffer.clear();
+
+    try {
+      await pcm.FlutterPcmSound.release().timeout(
+        const Duration(milliseconds: 500),
+        onTimeout: () {
+          _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Release timed out on dispose');
+        },
+      );
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Error releasing: $e');
+    }
+
+    if (!_elapsedTimeController.isClosed) {
+      await _elapsedTimeController.close();
+    }
+
+    _state = PcmPlayerState.idle;
+    _logger.log('PcmAudioPlayer: Disposed');
+  }
+}

lib/services/profile_service.dart

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+import 'database_service.dart';
+import 'settings_service.dart';
+import 'debug_logger.dart';
+import '../database/database.dart';
+
+/// Service for managing user profiles
+/// Profiles are auto-created from MA authentication or manual name entry
+class ProfileService {
+  static ProfileService? _instance;
+  static final _logger = DebugLogger();
+
+  ProfileService._();
+
+  /// Get the singleton instance
+  static ProfileService get instance {
+    _instance ??= ProfileService._();
+    return _instance!;
+  }
+
+  DatabaseService get _db => DatabaseService.instance;
+
+  /// Get the currently active profile
+  Future<Profile?> getActiveProfile() async {
+    if (!_db.isInitialized) return null;
+    return _db.getActiveProfile();
+  }
+
+  /// Get the active profile's username/name
+  Future<String?> getActiveProfileName() async {
+    final profile = await getActiveProfile();
+    return profile?.displayName ?? profile?.username;
+  }
+
+  /// Called after successful MA authentication
+  /// Creates or activates profile based on MA user info
+  Future<Profile> onMaAuthenticated({
+    required String username,
+    String? displayName,
+  }) async {
+    _logger.log('MA authenticated: username=$username, displayName=$displayName');
+
+    final profile = await _db.setActiveProfile(
+      username: username,
+      displayName: displayName,
+      source: 'ma_auth',
+    );
+
+    _logger.log('Profile activated: ${profile.username} (${profile.displayName})');
+    return profile;
+  }
+
+  /// Called when user manually enters their name (no MA auth)
+  /// Creates or activates profile based on entered name
+  Future<Profile> onManualNameEntered(String name) async {
+    _logger.log('Manual name entered: $name');
+
+    // Use name as both username and display name for manual profiles
+    final profile = await _db.setActiveProfile(
+      username: name.toLowerCase().replaceAll(' ', '_'),
+      displayName: name,
+      source: 'manual',
+    );
+
+    _logger.log('Profile activated: ${profile.username} (${profile.displayName})');
+    return profile;
+  }
+
+  /// Migrate existing ownerName to profile (one-time migration)
+  Future<void> migrateFromOwnerName() async {
+    if (!_db.isInitialized) return;
+
+    // Check if we already have any profiles
+    final profiles = await _db.getAllProfiles();
+    if (profiles.isNotEmpty) {
+      _logger.log('Migration skipped - profiles already exist');
+      return;
+    }
+
+    // Check for existing ownerName in settings
+    final ownerName = await SettingsService.getOwnerName();
+    if (ownerName == null || ownerName.isEmpty) {
+      _logger.log('Migration skipped - no ownerName to migrate');
+      return;
+    }
+
+    _logger.log('Migrating ownerName "$ownerName" to profile...');
+
+    // Create profile from ownerName
+    // We don't know if it was MA auth or manual, so default to manual
+    await _db.setActiveProfile(
+      username: ownerName.toLowerCase().replaceAll(' ', '_'),
+      displayName: ownerName,
+      source: 'migrated',
+    );
+
+    _logger.log('Migration complete');
+  }
+
+  /// Get all profiles (for potential profile switcher UI)
+  Future<List<Profile>> getAllProfiles() async {
+    if (!_db.isInitialized) return [];
+    return _db.getAllProfiles();
+  }
+
+  /// Check if any profile exists
+  Future<bool> hasAnyProfile() async {
+    final profiles = await getAllProfiles();
+    return profiles.isNotEmpty;
+  }
+}

lib/services/recently_played_service.dart

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+import 'dart:convert';
+import 'database_service.dart';
+import 'debug_logger.dart';
+import '../database/database.dart';
+import '../models/media_item.dart';
+
+/// Service for tracking recently played items locally, per-profile
+/// This supplements MA's server-side tracking with instant local data
+class RecentlyPlayedService {
+  static RecentlyPlayedService? _instance;
+  static final _logger = DebugLogger();
+
+  RecentlyPlayedService._();
+
+  /// Get the singleton instance
+  static RecentlyPlayedService get instance {
+    _instance ??= RecentlyPlayedService._();
+    return _instance!;
+  }
+
+  DatabaseService get _db => DatabaseService.instance;
+
+  /// Record an album being played
+  Future<void> recordAlbumPlayed(Album album) async {
+    if (!_db.isInitialized) return;
+
+    try {
+      // Store images metadata for instant artwork display
+      final images = album.metadata?['images'];
+      await _db.addRecentlyPlayed(
+        mediaId: album.itemId,
+        mediaType: 'album',
+        name: album.name,
+        artistName: album.artistsString,
+        metadata: {
+          'provider': album.provider,
+          'uri': album.uri,
+          if (images != null) 'images': images,
+        },
+      );
+      _logger.log('📝 Recorded album play: ${album.name}');
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to record album play: $e');
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Record an artist being played (e.g., artist radio)
+  Future<void> recordArtistPlayed(Artist artist) async {
+    if (!_db.isInitialized) return;
+
+    try {
+      await _db.addRecentlyPlayed(
+        mediaId: artist.itemId,
+        mediaType: 'artist',
+        name: artist.name,
+        metadata: {
+          'provider': artist.provider,
+          'uri': artist.uri,
+        },
+      );
+      _logger.log('📝 Recorded artist play: ${artist.name}');
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to record artist play: $e');
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Record a track being played
+  Future<void> recordTrackPlayed(Track track) async {
+    if (!_db.isInitialized) return;
+
+    try {
+      await _db.addRecentlyPlayed(
+        mediaId: track.itemId,
+        mediaType: 'track',
+        name: track.name,
+        artistName: track.artistsString,
+        metadata: {
+          'provider': track.provider,
+          'uri': track.uri,
+          'albumName': track.album?.name,
+        },
+      );
+      _logger.log('📝 Recorded track play: ${track.name}');
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to record track play: $e');
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Record a playlist being played
+  Future<void> recordPlaylistPlayed(Playlist playlist) async {
+    if (!_db.isInitialized) return;
+
+    try {
+      await _db.addRecentlyPlayed(
+        mediaId: playlist.itemId,
+        mediaType: 'playlist',
+        name: playlist.name,
+        metadata: {
+          'provider': playlist.provider,
+          'uri': playlist.uri,
+        },
+      );
+      _logger.log('📝 Recorded playlist play: ${playlist.name}');
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to record playlist play: $e');
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Record an audiobook being played
+  Future<void> recordAudiobookPlayed(Audiobook audiobook) async {
+    if (!_db.isInitialized) return;
+
+    try {
+      await _db.addRecentlyPlayed(
+        mediaId: audiobook.itemId,
+        mediaType: 'audiobook',
+        name: audiobook.name,
+        artistName: audiobook.authorsString,
+        metadata: {
+          'provider': audiobook.provider,
+          'uri': audiobook.uri,
+          'narrators': audiobook.narratorsString,
+          'duration': audiobook.duration?.inSeconds,
+          'resumePositionMs': audiobook.resumePositionMs,
+        },
+      );
+      _logger.log('📝 Recorded audiobook play: ${audiobook.name}');
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to record audiobook play: $e');
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Get recently played albums for the current profile
+  /// Returns Album objects reconstructed from local data
+  Future<List<Album>> getRecentAlbums({int limit = 20}) async {
+    if (!_db.isInitialized) return [];
+
+    try {
+      final items = await _db.getRecentlyPlayed(limit: limit * 2); // Get more to filter
+
+      // Filter for albums and convert to Album objects
+      final albums = <Album>[];
+      final seenIds = <String>{};
+
+      for (final item in items) {
+        if (item.mediaType != 'album') continue;
+        if (seenIds.contains(item.mediaId)) continue;
+        seenIds.add(item.mediaId);
+
+        Map<String, dynamic>? metadata;
+        if (item.metadata != null) {
+          try {
+            metadata = jsonDecode(item.metadata!) as Map<String, dynamic>;
+          } catch (_) {}
+        }
+
+        // Build metadata with images if available (for instant artwork display)
+        Map<String, dynamic>? albumMetadata;
+        if (metadata?['images'] != null) {
+          albumMetadata = {'images': metadata!['images']};
+        }
+
+        albums.add(Album(
+          itemId: item.mediaId,
+          provider: metadata?['provider'] ?? 'library',
+          name: item.name,
+          uri: metadata?['uri'],
+          // Create minimal artist info from stored name
+          artists: item.artistName != null
+              ? [Artist(itemId: '', provider: '', name: item.artistName!)]
+              : null,
+          metadata: albumMetadata,
+        ));
+
+        if (albums.length >= limit) break;
+      }
+
+      return albums;
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to get recent albums: $e');
+      return [];
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Get recently played audiobooks for the current profile
+  /// Returns Audiobook objects reconstructed from local data
+  Future<List<Audiobook>> getRecentAudiobooks({int limit = 20}) async {
+    if (!_db.isInitialized) return [];
+
+    try {
+      final items = await _db.getRecentlyPlayed(limit: limit * 2); // Get more to filter
+
+      // Filter for audiobooks and convert to Audiobook objects
+      final audiobooks = <Audiobook>[];
+      final seenIds = <String>{};
+
+      for (final item in items) {
+        if (item.mediaType != 'audiobook') continue;
+        if (seenIds.contains(item.mediaId)) continue;
+        seenIds.add(item.mediaId);
+
+        Map<String, dynamic>? metadata;
+        if (item.metadata != null) {
+          try {
+            metadata = jsonDecode(item.metadata!) as Map<String, dynamic>;
+          } catch (_) {}
+        }
+
+        audiobooks.add(Audiobook(
+          itemId: item.mediaId,
+          provider: metadata?['provider'] ?? 'library',
+          name: item.name,
+          uri: metadata?['uri'],
+          // Create minimal author info from stored name
+          authors: item.artistName != null
+              ? [Artist(itemId: '', provider: '', name: item.artistName!)]
+              : null,
+          duration: metadata?['duration'] != null
+              ? Duration(seconds: metadata!['duration'] as int)
+              : null,
+          resumePositionMs: metadata?['resumePositionMs'] as int?,
+        ));
+
+        if (audiobooks.length >= limit) break;
+      }
+
+      return audiobooks;
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to get recent audiobooks: $e');
+      return [];
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Get all recently played items for the current profile
+  Future<List<RecentlyPlayedData>> getRecentlyPlayed({int limit = 20}) async {
+    if (!_db.isInitialized) return [];
+    return _db.getRecentlyPlayed(limit: limit);
+  }
+
+  /// Check if we have local recently played data
+  Future<bool> hasLocalData() async {
+    if (!_db.isInitialized) return false;
+    final items = await _db.getRecentlyPlayed(limit: 1);
+    return items.isNotEmpty;
+  }
+
+  /// Clear recently played for current profile
+  Future<void> clear() async {
+    if (!_db.isInitialized) return;
+    await _db.clearRecentlyPlayed();
+    _logger.log('🗑️ Cleared recently played');
+  }
+}

lib/services/sendspin_service.dart

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+import 'dart:async';
+import 'dart:convert';
+import 'dart:io';
+import 'dart:typed_data';
+import 'package:web_socket_channel/web_socket_channel.dart';
+import 'package:web_socket_channel/io.dart';
+import 'debug_logger.dart';
+import 'settings_service.dart';
+import 'device_id_service.dart';
+
+/// Connection state for Sendspin player
+enum SendspinConnectionState {
+  disconnected,
+  connecting,
+  connected,
+  error,
+}
+
+/// Callback types for Sendspin events
+typedef SendspinPlayCallback = void Function(String streamUrl, Map<String, dynamic> trackInfo);
+typedef SendspinPauseCallback = void Function();
+typedef SendspinStopCallback = void Function();
+typedef SendspinSeekCallback = void Function(int positionSeconds);
+typedef SendspinVolumeCallback = void Function(int volumeLevel);
+typedef SendspinAudioDataCallback = void Function(Uint8List audioData);
+typedef SendspinStreamStartCallback = void Function(Map<String, dynamic>? trackInfo);
+typedef SendspinStreamEndCallback = void Function();
+
+/// Service to manage Sendspin WebSocket connection for local playback
+/// Sendspin is the replacement for builtin_player in MA 2.7.0b20+
+///
+/// Connection strategy (smart fallback for external access):
+/// 1. If server is HTTPS, try external wss://{server}/sendspin first
+/// 2. Fall back to local_ws_url from API (ws://local-ip:8927/sendspin)
+/// 3. WebRTC fallback as last resort (requires TURN servers)
+class SendspinService {
+  final String serverUrl;
+  final _logger = DebugLogger();
+
+  WebSocketChannel? _channel;
+  Timer? _heartbeatTimer;
+  Timer? _reconnectTimer;
+
+  // Connection state
+  SendspinConnectionState _state = SendspinConnectionState.disconnected;
+  SendspinConnectionState get state => _state;
+
+  final _stateController = StreamController<SendspinConnectionState>.broadcast();
+  Stream<SendspinConnectionState> get stateStream => _stateController.stream;
+
+  // Player info
+  String? _playerId;
+  String? _playerName;
+  String? _connectedUrl;
+
+  String? get playerId => _playerId;
+  String? get playerName => _playerName;
+
+  // Event callbacks
+  SendspinPlayCallback? onPlay;
+  SendspinPauseCallback? onPause;
+  SendspinStopCallback? onStop;
+  SendspinSeekCallback? onSeek;
+  SendspinVolumeCallback? onVolume;
+  SendspinAudioDataCallback? onAudioData;
+  SendspinStreamStartCallback? onStreamStart;
+  SendspinStreamEndCallback? onStreamEnd;
+
+  // Audio data stream for raw PCM frames
+  final _audioDataController = StreamController<Uint8List>.broadcast();
+  Stream<Uint8List> get audioDataStream => _audioDataController.stream;
+
+  // Track audio streaming state
+  bool _isStreamingAudio = false;
+  int _audioFramesReceived = 0;
+
+  // Player state for reporting to server
+  bool _isPowered = true;
+  bool _isPlaying = false;
+  bool _isPaused = false;
+  int _position = 0;
+  int _volume = 100;
+  bool _isMuted = false;
+
+  bool _isDisposed = false;
+
+  // Auth token for proxy authentication (MA 2.7.1+)
+  String? _authToken;
+
+  SendspinService(this.serverUrl);
+
+  /// Set the MA auth token for proxy authentication
+  void setAuthToken(String? token) {
+    _authToken = token;
+  }
+
+  /// Initialize and connect to Sendspin server
+  /// Uses persistent player ID and username-based naming
+  Future<bool> connect() async {
+    if (_isDisposed) return false;
+    if (_state == SendspinConnectionState.connected) return true;
+
+    _updateState(SendspinConnectionState.connecting);
+
+    try {
+      // Get persistent player ID and name
+      _playerId = await DeviceIdService.getOrCreateDevicePlayerId();
+      _playerName = await SettingsService.getLocalPlayerName();
+
+      _logger.log('Sendspin: Connecting as "$_playerName" (ID: $_playerId)');
+
+      // Try connection strategies in order
+      bool connected = false;
+
+      // Strategy 1: If server is HTTPS, try external wss:// first
+      // Use proxy auth for MA 2.7.1+ - the proxy requires authentication before hello
+      if (_isHttpsServer()) {
+        final externalUrl = _buildExternalSendspinUrl();
+        _logger.log('Sendspin: Trying external URL: $externalUrl');
+        connected = await _tryConnect(externalUrl, timeout: const Duration(seconds: 5), useProxyAuth: true);
+      }
+
+      // Note: Local network connections (ws://ip:8927/sendspin) are handled
+      // by the provider calling connectWithUrl() directly, not by this method.
+
+      if (!connected) {
+        _logger.log('Sendspin: External proxy connection failed');
+        _updateState(SendspinConnectionState.error);
+        return false;
+      }
+
+      return true;
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('Sendspin: Connection error: $e');
+      _updateState(SendspinConnectionState.error);
+      return false;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Connect with a specific WebSocket URL (called by provider with local_ws_url)
+  Future<bool> connectWithUrl(String wsUrl) async {
+    if (_isDisposed) return false;
+    if (_state == SendspinConnectionState.connected) return true;
+
+    _updateState(SendspinConnectionState.connecting);
+
+    try {
+      _playerId = await DeviceIdService.getOrCreateDevicePlayerId();
+      _playerName = await SettingsService.getLocalPlayerName();
+
+      _logger.log('Sendspin: Connecting with URL: $wsUrl');
+
+      final connected = await _tryConnect(wsUrl, timeout: const Duration(seconds: 5));
+
+      if (!connected) {
+        _updateState(SendspinConnectionState.error);
+        return false;
+      }
+
+      return true;
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('Sendspin: Connection error: $e');
+      _updateState(SendspinConnectionState.error);
+      return false;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Attempt to connect to a specific WebSocket URL
+  /// If useProxyAuth is true and we have an auth token, authenticate first (for MA 2.7.1+ proxy)
+  Future<bool> _tryConnect(String url, {Duration timeout = const Duration(seconds: 5), bool useProxyAuth = false}) async {
+    try {
+      // Connect to the base URL without query params - we send player info in hello message
+      _logger.log('Sendspin: Connecting to $url${useProxyAuth ? ' (with proxy auth)' : ''}');
+
+      // Create WebSocket connection
+      final webSocket = await WebSocket.connect(url).timeout(timeout);
+
+      _channel = IOWebSocketChannel(webSocket);
+      _connectedUrl = url;
+
+      // Set up message listener BEFORE sending hello
+      _channel!.stream.listen(
+        _handleMessage,
+        onError: _handleError,
+        onDone: _handleDone,
+      );
+
+      // If using proxy auth (MA 2.7.1+), authenticate first
+      if (useProxyAuth && _authToken != null) {
+        _logger.log('Sendspin: Sending proxy auth with token');
+        _sendMessage({
+          'type': 'auth',
+          'token': _authToken,
+        }, allowDuringHandshake: true);
+
+        // Wait for auth_ok response
+        final authOk = await _waitForAuth().timeout(
+          const Duration(seconds: 5),
+          onTimeout: () => false,
+        );
+
+        if (!authOk) {
+          _logger.log('Sendspin: Proxy authentication failed or timed out');
+          await _channel?.sink.close();
+          _channel = null;
+          return false;
+        }
+        _logger.log('Sendspin: Proxy auth successful, proceeding with hello');
+      }
+
+      // Send client/hello message immediately after connecting
+      // This is required by the Sendspin protocol - server waits for this
+      // Message format follows aiosendspin protocol spec
+      _logger.log('Sendspin: Sending client/hello with player_id=$_playerId');
+      _sendMessage({
+        'type': 'client/hello',
+        'payload': {
+          'client_id': _playerId,
+          'name': _playerName,
+          'version': 1,  // Protocol version (integer)
+          'supported_roles': ['player@v1'],
+          'player_support': {
+            'supported_formats': [
+              {
+                'codec': 'pcm',
+                'channels': 2,
+                'sample_rate': 48000,
+                'bit_depth': 16,
+              },
+            ],
+            'buffer_capacity': 1048576,  // 1MB buffer
+            'supported_commands': ['volume', 'mute'],
+          },
+        },
+      }, allowDuringHandshake: true);
+
+      // Wait for server acknowledgment (server sends welcome/registered after hello)
+      final ackReceived = await _waitForAck().timeout(
+        const Duration(seconds: 5),
+        onTimeout: () => false,
+      );
+
+      if (!ackReceived) {
+        _logger.log('Sendspin: No acknowledgment from server after hello');
+        await _channel?.sink.close();
+        _channel = null;
+        return false;
+      }
+
+      _logger.log('Sendspin: Connected and registered successfully');
+      _updateState(SendspinConnectionState.connected);
+      _startHeartbeat();
+
+      return true;
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('Sendspin: Connection attempt failed: $e');
+      return false;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Wait for server acknowledgment after connection
+  Completer<bool>? _ackCompleter;
+  Completer<bool>? _authCompleter;
+
+  Future<bool> _waitForAck() async {
+    _ackCompleter = Completer<bool>();
+    return _ackCompleter!.future;
+  }
+
+  Future<bool> _waitForAuth() async {
+    _authCompleter = Completer<bool>();
+    return _authCompleter!.future;
+  }
+
+  /// Handle incoming WebSocket messages
+  /// WebSocket can send text frames (JSON control messages) or binary frames (PCM audio data)
+  void _handleMessage(dynamic message) {
+    // Check if this is binary audio data (Uint8List) or text (String)
+    if (message is List<int>) {
+      _handleBinaryAudioData(Uint8List.fromList(message));
+      return;
+    }
+
+    // Handle text messages (JSON)
+    if (message is! String) {
+      _logger.log('Sendspin: Unexpected message type: ${message.runtimeType}');
+      return;
+    }
+
+    try {
+      final data = jsonDecode(message) as Map<String, dynamic>;
+      final type = data['type'] as String?;
+
+      _logger.log('Sendspin: Received message type: $type');
+
+      switch (type) {
+        case 'server/hello':
+          // Server acknowledged our client/hello - we're registered!
+          _logger.log('Sendspin: Received server/hello - connection successful');
+          final payload = data['payload'] as Map<String, dynamic>?;
+          if (payload != null) {
+            _logger.log('Sendspin: Server name: ${payload['name']}, version: ${payload['version']}');
+            _logger.log('Sendspin: Active roles: ${payload['active_roles']}');
+          }
+          if (_ackCompleter != null && !_ackCompleter!.isCompleted) {
+            _ackCompleter!.complete(true);
+          }
+          // Send initial client/state immediately after handshake (required by spec)
+          // Note: These must use allowDuringHandshake since state is still 'connecting'
+          _sendInitialState();
+          // Also send initial time sync
+          _sendClientTime(allowDuringHandshake: true);
+          break;
+
+        case 'server/time':
+          // Server responded to our time sync - can be used to calculate clock offset
+          // For now, just log it (proper sync would use Kalman filter)
+          _logger.log('Sendspin: Received server/time response');
+          break;
+
+        case 'group/update':
+          // Group state update - store for reference but no response needed
+          _logger.log('Sendspin: Received group/update');
+          final groupPayload = data['payload'] as Map<String, dynamic>?;
+          if (groupPayload != null) {
+            _logger.log('Sendspin: Group state: ${groupPayload['playback_state']}');
+          }
+          break;
+
+        case 'stream/start':
+          // Server is starting to send audio data
+          _logger.log('Sendspin: Audio stream starting');
+          _isStreamingAudio = true;
+          _audioFramesReceived = 0;
+          _isPlaying = true;
+          _isPaused = false;
+          // Notify provider to start PCM player and foreground service
+          final streamPayload = data['payload'] as Map<String, dynamic>?;
+          onStreamStart?.call(streamPayload);
+          break;
+
+        case 'stream/end':
+          // Server finished sending audio data
+          _logger.log('Sendspin: Audio stream ended (received $_audioFramesReceived frames)');
+          _isStreamingAudio = false;
+          _isPlaying = false;
+          // Notify provider to stop PCM player
+          onStreamEnd?.call();
+          break;
+
+        case 'auth_ok':
+          // Proxy authentication successful (MA 2.7.1+)
+          _logger.log('Sendspin: Proxy authentication successful');
+          if (_authCompleter != null && !_authCompleter!.isCompleted) {
+            _authCompleter!.complete(true);
+          }
+          break;
+
+        case 'ack':
+        case 'connected':
+        case 'registered':
+          // Legacy/fallback acknowledgment types
+          if (_ackCompleter != null && !_ackCompleter!.isCompleted) {
+            _ackCompleter!.complete(true);
+          }
+          break;
+
+        case 'play':
+          // Server wants us to play audio (URL-based, not raw PCM)
+          final streamUrl = data['url'] as String?;
+          final trackInfo = data['track'] as Map<String, dynamic>? ?? {};
+          if (streamUrl != null && onPlay != null) {
+            _isPlaying = true;
+            _isPaused = false;
+            onPlay!(streamUrl, trackInfo);
+          }
+          break;
+
+        case 'pause':
+          _isPaused = true;
+          _isPlaying = false;
+          onPause?.call();
+          break;
+
+        case 'stop':
+          _isPlaying = false;
+          _isPaused = false;
+          _isStreamingAudio = false;
+          onStop?.call();
+          break;
+
+        case 'seek':
+          final position = data['position'] as int?;
+          if (position != null) {
+            _position = position;
+            onSeek?.call(position);
+          }
+          break;
+
+        case 'volume':
+          final level = data['level'] as int?;
+          if (level != null) {
+            _volume = level;
+            onVolume?.call(level);
+          }
+          break;
+
+        case 'ping':
+          // Respond to server ping
+          _sendMessage({'type': 'pong'});
+          break;
+
+        case 'error':
+          final errorMsg = data['message'] as String?;
+          _logger.log('Sendspin: Server error: $errorMsg');
+          break;
+
+        default:
+          _logger.log('Sendspin: Unknown message type: $type');
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('Sendspin: Error handling JSON message: $e');
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Handle binary audio data (PCM frames from server)
+  /// Sendspin binary frame format:
+  /// - Byte 0: message type (uint8) - Type 4 = audio data
+  /// - Bytes 1-8: timestamp (int64 microseconds, little-endian) for synchronization
+  /// - Bytes 9+: actual PCM audio data (16-bit stereo 48kHz)
+  void _handleBinaryAudioData(Uint8List frame) {
+    // Minimum frame size: 1 (type) + 8 (timestamp) + 2 (at least one sample)
+    if (frame.length < 11) {
+      _logger.log('Sendspin: Binary frame too short: ${frame.length} bytes');
+      return;
+    }
+
+    // Parse header
+    final messageType = frame[0];
+
+    // Type 4 = audio data, other types may be used for other purposes
+    if (messageType != 4) {
+      _logger.log('Sendspin: Unexpected binary message type: $messageType');
+      return;
+    }
+
+    // Extract timestamp (bytes 1-8, little-endian int64)
+    final timestampBytes = ByteData.sublistView(frame, 1, 9);
+    final timestamp = timestampBytes.getInt64(0, Endian.little);
+
+    // Extract actual PCM audio data (everything after the 9-byte header)
+    final audioData = Uint8List.sublistView(frame, 9);
+
+    _audioFramesReceived++;
+
+    // Log periodically to avoid spam
+    if (_audioFramesReceived == 1) {
+      _logger.log('Sendspin: Receiving audio data (first frame: ${frame.length} bytes, audio: ${audioData.length} bytes, ts: $timestamp)');
+    } else if (_audioFramesReceived % 100 == 0) {
+      _logger.log('Sendspin: Received $_audioFramesReceived audio frames');
+    }
+
+    // Emit only the PCM audio data (without header) to stream for consumers
+    if (!_audioDataController.isClosed) {
+      _audioDataController.add(audioData);
+    }
+
+    // Call callback if registered
+    onAudioData?.call(audioData);
+  }
+
+  /// Handle WebSocket errors
+  void _handleError(dynamic error) {
+    _logger.log('Sendspin: WebSocket error: $error');
+    _updateState(SendspinConnectionState.error);
+    _scheduleReconnect();
+  }
+
+  /// Handle WebSocket close
+  void _handleDone() {
+    _logger.log('Sendspin: WebSocket closed');
+    _updateState(SendspinConnectionState.disconnected);
+    _scheduleReconnect();
+  }
+
+  /// Send a JSON message to the server
+  /// allowDuringHandshake: set to true to send messages before connection is established (e.g., hello)
+  void _sendMessage(Map<String, dynamic> message, {bool allowDuringHandshake = false}) {
+    if (_channel == null) return;
+
+    // During handshake, we need to send hello even though state is still 'connecting'
+    if (!allowDuringHandshake && _state != SendspinConnectionState.connected) return;
+
+    try {
+      final json = jsonEncode(message);
+      _logger.log('Sendspin: Sending message: ${message['type']}');
+      _channel!.sink.add(json);
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('Sendspin: Error sending message: $e');
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Report current player state to server
+  /// Uses Sendspin protocol 'client/state' message format
+  void reportState({
+    bool? powered,
+    bool? playing,
+    bool? paused,
+    int? position,
+    int? volume,
+    bool? muted,
+  }) {
+    if (powered != null) _isPowered = powered;
+    if (playing != null) _isPlaying = playing;
+    if (paused != null) _isPaused = paused;
+    if (position != null) _position = position;
+    if (volume != null) _volume = volume;
+    if (muted != null) _isMuted = muted;
+
+    // Determine player state for Sendspin protocol
+    // Valid values: 'synchronized', 'error', 'external_source'
+    // When connected, we're always synchronized (ready to receive audio)
+    const playerState = 'synchronized';
+
+    _sendMessage({
+      'type': 'client/state',
+      'payload': {
+        'player': {
+          'state': playerState,
+          'volume': _volume,
+          'muted': _isMuted,
+        },
+      },
+    });
+  }
+
+  /// Check if server URL is HTTPS
+  bool _isHttpsServer() {
+    return serverUrl.startsWith('https://') ||
+           serverUrl.startsWith('wss://') ||
+           (!serverUrl.contains('://') && !serverUrl.contains(':'));
+  }
+
+  /// Build external Sendspin WebSocket URL from server URL
+  String _buildExternalSendspinUrl() {
+    var url = serverUrl;
+
+    // Convert HTTP(S) to WS(S)
+    if (url.startsWith('https://')) {
+      url = 'wss://${url.substring(8)}';
+    } else if (url.startsWith('http://')) {
+      url = 'ws://${url.substring(7)}';
+    } else if (!url.startsWith('ws://') && !url.startsWith('wss://')) {
+      url = 'wss://$url';
+    }
+
+    // Remove trailing slash and add /sendspin path
+    url = url.replaceAll(RegExp(r'/+$'), '');
+
+    // Remove any existing path and add /sendspin
+    final uri = Uri.parse(url);
+    return Uri(
+      scheme: uri.scheme,
+      host: uri.host,
+      port: uri.hasPort ? uri.port : null,
+      path: '/sendspin',
+    ).toString();
+  }
+
+  /// Start heartbeat timer using Sendspin's client/time for clock synchronization
+  void _startHeartbeat() {
+    _stopHeartbeat();
+    _heartbeatTimer = Timer.periodic(const Duration(seconds: 30), (_) {
+      _sendClientTime();
+    });
+  }
+
+  /// Send client/time message for clock synchronization (Sendspin protocol)
+  void _sendClientTime({bool allowDuringHandshake = false}) {
+    final timestampMicroseconds = DateTime.now().microsecondsSinceEpoch;
+    _sendMessage({
+      'type': 'client/time',
+      'payload': {
+        'client_transmitted': timestampMicroseconds,
+      },
+    }, allowDuringHandshake: allowDuringHandshake);
+  }
+
+  /// Send initial client/state immediately after handshake (required by Sendspin spec)
+  /// Must use allowDuringHandshake since state is still 'connecting' at this point
+  void _sendInitialState() {
+    _logger.log('Sendspin: Sending initial client/state');
+    _sendMessage({
+      'type': 'client/state',
+      'payload': {
+        'player': {
+          'state': 'synchronized',
+          'volume': _volume,
+          'muted': _isMuted,
+        },
+      },
+    }, allowDuringHandshake: true);
+  }
+
+  /// Stop heartbeat timer
+  void _stopHeartbeat() {
+    _heartbeatTimer?.cancel();
+    _heartbeatTimer = null;
+  }
+
+  /// Schedule reconnection attempt
+  void _scheduleReconnect() {
+    if (_isDisposed) return;
+
+    _reconnectTimer?.cancel();
+    _reconnectTimer = Timer(const Duration(seconds: 5), () {
+      if (!_isDisposed && _state != SendspinConnectionState.connected) {
+        _logger.log('Sendspin: Attempting reconnection...');
+        if (_connectedUrl != null) {
+          connectWithUrl(_connectedUrl!);
+        }
+      }
+    });
+  }
+
+  /// Update connection state
+  void _updateState(SendspinConnectionState newState) {
+    if (_state != newState) {
+      _state = newState;
+      _stateController.add(newState);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Disconnect from server using Sendspin's client/goodbye message
+  Future<void> disconnect() async {
+    _stopHeartbeat();
+    _reconnectTimer?.cancel();
+
+    if (_channel != null) {
+      // Send graceful goodbye per Sendspin protocol
+      _sendMessage({
+        'type': 'client/goodbye',
+        'payload': {
+          'reason': 'user_request',
+        },
+      });
+      await _channel!.sink.close();
+      _channel = null;
+    }
+
+    _updateState(SendspinConnectionState.disconnected);
+  }
+
+  /// Dispose the service
+  void dispose() {
+    _isDisposed = true;
+    _stopHeartbeat();
+    _reconnectTimer?.cancel();
+    _channel?.sink.close();
+    _stateController.close();
+    _audioDataController.close();
+  }
+}

lib/services/settings_service.dart

@@ -15,18 +15,69 @@ class SettingsService {
   static const String _keyUseMaterialTheme = 'use_material_theme';
   static const String _keyAdaptiveTheme = 'adaptive_theme';
   static const String _keyCustomColor = 'custom_color';
+  static const String _keyLocale = 'locale';
   static const String _keyLastFmApiKey = 'lastfm_api_key';
   static const String _keyTheAudioDbApiKey = 'theaudiodb_api_key';
   static const String _keyEnableLocalPlayback = 'enable_local_playback';
   static const String _keyLocalPlayerName = 'local_player_name';
   static const String _keyOwnerName = 'owner_name';
   static const String _keyLastSelectedPlayerId = 'last_selected_player_id';
+  static const String _keyPreferLocalPlayer = 'prefer_local_player';
+  static const String _keySmartSortPlayers = 'smart_sort_players';
   static const String _keyShowRecentAlbums = 'show_recent_albums';
   static const String _keyShowDiscoverArtists = 'show_discover_artists';
   static const String _keyShowDiscoverAlbums = 'show_discover_albums';
+  static const String _keyShowContinueListeningAudiobooks = 'show_continue_listening_audiobooks';
+  static const String _keyShowDiscoverAudiobooks = 'show_discover_audiobooks';
+  static const String _keyShowDiscoverSeries = 'show_discover_series';
   static const String _keyShowFavoriteAlbums = 'show_favorite_albums';
   static const String _keyShowFavoriteArtists = 'show_favorite_artists';
   static const String _keyShowFavoriteTracks = 'show_favorite_tracks';
+  static const String _keyHomeRowOrder = 'home_row_order'; // JSON list of row IDs
+
+  // Default row order
+  static const List<String> defaultHomeRowOrder = [
+    'recent-albums',
+    'discover-artists',
+    'discover-albums',
+    'continue-listening',
+    'discover-audiobooks',
+    'discover-series',
+    'favorite-albums',
+    'favorite-artists',
+    'favorite-tracks',
+  ];
+
+  // View Mode Settings
+  static const String _keyArtistAlbumsSortOrder = 'artist_albums_sort_order'; // 'alpha' or 'year'
+  static const String _keyArtistAlbumsViewMode = 'artist_albums_view_mode'; // 'grid2', 'grid3', 'list'
+  static const String _keyLibraryArtistsViewMode = 'library_artists_view_mode'; // 'grid2', 'grid3', 'list'
+  static const String _keyLibraryAlbumsViewMode = 'library_albums_view_mode'; // 'grid2', 'grid3', 'list'
+  static const String _keyLibraryPlaylistsViewMode = 'library_playlists_view_mode'; // 'grid2', 'grid3', 'list'
+
+  // Audiobook View Mode Settings
+  static const String _keyAuthorAudiobooksSortOrder = 'author_audiobooks_sort_order'; // 'alpha' or 'year'
+  static const String _keyAuthorAudiobooksViewMode = 'author_audiobooks_view_mode'; // 'grid2', 'grid3', 'list'
+  static const String _keyLibraryAuthorsViewMode = 'library_authors_view_mode'; // 'grid2', 'grid3', 'list'
+  static const String _keyLibraryAudiobooksViewMode = 'library_audiobooks_view_mode'; // 'grid2', 'grid3', 'list'
+  static const String _keyLibraryAudiobooksSortOrder = 'library_audiobooks_sort_order'; // 'alpha' or 'year'
+  static const String _keyLibrarySeriesViewMode = 'library_series_view_mode'; // 'grid2', 'grid3', 'list'
+  static const String _keySeriesAudiobooksSortOrder = 'series_audiobooks_sort_order'; // 'alpha' or 'year'
+  static const String _keySeriesAudiobooksViewMode = 'series_audiobooks_view_mode'; // 'grid2', 'grid3', 'list'
+
+  // Audiobookshelf Direct Integration Settings
+  static const String _keyAbsServerUrl = 'abs_server_url';
+  static const String _keyAbsApiToken = 'abs_api_token';
+  static const String _keyAbsEnabled = 'abs_enabled';
+
+  // Audiobookshelf Library Settings (via MA browse)
+  static const String _keyEnabledAbsLibraries = 'enabled_abs_libraries'; // JSON list of library paths
+  static const String _keyDiscoveredAbsLibraries = 'discovered_abs_libraries'; // JSON list of {path, name}
+
+  // Hint System Settings
+  static const String _keyShowHints = 'show_hints'; // Master toggle for hints
+  static const String _keyHasUsedPlayerReveal = 'has_used_player_reveal'; // Track if user has pulled to reveal players
+  static const String _keyHasCompletedOnboarding = 'has_completed_onboarding'; // Track if user has seen welcome screen
 
   static Future<String?> getServerUrl() async {
     final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
@@ -222,6 +273,21 @@ class SettingsService {
     await prefs.setString(_keyCustomColor, color);
   }
 
+  // Locale (null = system default)
+  static Future<String?> getLocale() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getString(_keyLocale);
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> saveLocale(String? locale) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    if (locale == null) {
+      await prefs.remove(_keyLocale);
+    } else {
+      await prefs.setString(_keyLocale, locale);
+    }
+  }
+
   // Metadata API Keys
   static Future<String?> getLastFmApiKey() async {
     final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
@@ -305,6 +371,28 @@ class SettingsService {
     }
   }
 
+  // Prefer Local Player - always select local player first when available
+  static Future<bool> getPreferLocalPlayer() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getBool(_keyPreferLocalPlayer) ?? false;
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> setPreferLocalPlayer(bool prefer) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setBool(_keyPreferLocalPlayer, prefer);
+  }
+
+  // Smart Sort Players - sort by status (playing > on > off) instead of alphabetically
+  static Future<bool> getSmartSortPlayers() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getBool(_keySmartSortPlayers) ?? false;
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> setSmartSortPlayers(bool smartSort) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setBool(_keySmartSortPlayers, smartSort);
+  }
+
   // Helper to create player name with possessive apostrophe
   static String _makePlayerName(String ownerName) {
     // Handle possessive: "Chris" -> "Chris' Phone", "Mom" -> "Mom's Phone"
@@ -351,6 +439,37 @@ class SettingsService {
     await prefs.setBool(_keyShowDiscoverAlbums, show);
   }
 
+  // Home Screen Audiobook Rows (default off - optional)
+  static Future<bool> getShowContinueListeningAudiobooks() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getBool(_keyShowContinueListeningAudiobooks) ?? false;
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> setShowContinueListeningAudiobooks(bool show) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setBool(_keyShowContinueListeningAudiobooks, show);
+  }
+
+  static Future<bool> getShowDiscoverAudiobooks() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getBool(_keyShowDiscoverAudiobooks) ?? false;
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> setShowDiscoverAudiobooks(bool show) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setBool(_keyShowDiscoverAudiobooks, show);
+  }
+
+  static Future<bool> getShowDiscoverSeries() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getBool(_keyShowDiscoverSeries) ?? false;
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> setShowDiscoverSeries(bool show) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setBool(_keyShowDiscoverSeries, show);
+  }
+
   // Home Screen Favorites Settings (default off)
   static Future<bool> getShowFavoriteAlbums() async {
     final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
@@ -381,4 +500,309 @@ class SettingsService {
     final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
     await prefs.setBool(_keyShowFavoriteTracks, show);
   }
+
+  // Home Row Order
+  static Future<List<String>> getHomeRowOrder() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    final json = prefs.getString(_keyHomeRowOrder);
+    if (json != null) {
+      try {
+        final List<dynamic> decoded = jsonDecode(json);
+        return decoded.cast<String>();
+      } catch (_) {
+        return List.from(defaultHomeRowOrder);
+      }
+    }
+    return List.from(defaultHomeRowOrder);
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> setHomeRowOrder(List<String> order) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setString(_keyHomeRowOrder, jsonEncode(order));
+  }
+
+  // View Mode Settings - Artist Albums
+  static Future<String> getArtistAlbumsSortOrder() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getString(_keyArtistAlbumsSortOrder) ?? 'alpha';
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> setArtistAlbumsSortOrder(String order) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setString(_keyArtistAlbumsSortOrder, order);
+  }
+
+  static Future<String> getArtistAlbumsViewMode() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getString(_keyArtistAlbumsViewMode) ?? 'grid2';
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> setArtistAlbumsViewMode(String mode) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setString(_keyArtistAlbumsViewMode, mode);
+  }
+
+  // View Mode Settings - Library Artists
+  static Future<String> getLibraryArtistsViewMode() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getString(_keyLibraryArtistsViewMode) ?? 'list';
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> setLibraryArtistsViewMode(String mode) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setString(_keyLibraryArtistsViewMode, mode);
+  }
+
+  // View Mode Settings - Library Albums
+  static Future<String> getLibraryAlbumsViewMode() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getString(_keyLibraryAlbumsViewMode) ?? 'grid2';
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> setLibraryAlbumsViewMode(String mode) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setString(_keyLibraryAlbumsViewMode, mode);
+  }
+
+  // View Mode Settings - Library Playlists
+  static Future<String> getLibraryPlaylistsViewMode() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getString(_keyLibraryPlaylistsViewMode) ?? 'list';
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> setLibraryPlaylistsViewMode(String mode) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setString(_keyLibraryPlaylistsViewMode, mode);
+  }
+
+  // View Mode Settings - Author Audiobooks (author detail screen)
+  static Future<String> getAuthorAudiobooksSortOrder() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getString(_keyAuthorAudiobooksSortOrder) ?? 'alpha';
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> setAuthorAudiobooksSortOrder(String order) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setString(_keyAuthorAudiobooksSortOrder, order);
+  }
+
+  static Future<String> getAuthorAudiobooksViewMode() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getString(_keyAuthorAudiobooksViewMode) ?? 'grid2';
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> setAuthorAudiobooksViewMode(String mode) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setString(_keyAuthorAudiobooksViewMode, mode);
+  }
+
+  // View Mode Settings - Library Authors
+  static Future<String> getLibraryAuthorsViewMode() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getString(_keyLibraryAuthorsViewMode) ?? 'list';
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> setLibraryAuthorsViewMode(String mode) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setString(_keyLibraryAuthorsViewMode, mode);
+  }
+
+  // View Mode Settings - Library Audiobooks
+  static Future<String> getLibraryAudiobooksViewMode() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getString(_keyLibraryAudiobooksViewMode) ?? 'grid2';
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> setLibraryAudiobooksViewMode(String mode) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setString(_keyLibraryAudiobooksViewMode, mode);
+  }
+
+  static Future<String> getLibraryAudiobooksSortOrder() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getString(_keyLibraryAudiobooksSortOrder) ?? 'alpha';
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> setLibraryAudiobooksSortOrder(String order) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setString(_keyLibraryAudiobooksSortOrder, order);
+  }
+
+  static Future<String> getLibrarySeriesViewMode() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getString(_keyLibrarySeriesViewMode) ?? 'grid2';
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> setLibrarySeriesViewMode(String mode) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setString(_keyLibrarySeriesViewMode, mode);
+  }
+
+  // View Mode Settings - Series Audiobooks (series detail screen)
+  static Future<String> getSeriesAudiobooksSortOrder() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getString(_keySeriesAudiobooksSortOrder) ?? 'series';
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> setSeriesAudiobooksSortOrder(String order) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setString(_keySeriesAudiobooksSortOrder, order);
+  }
+
+  static Future<String> getSeriesAudiobooksViewMode() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getString(_keySeriesAudiobooksViewMode) ?? 'grid2';
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> setSeriesAudiobooksViewMode(String mode) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setString(_keySeriesAudiobooksViewMode, mode);
+  }
+
+  // Audiobookshelf Settings
+  static Future<String?> getAbsServerUrl() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getString(_keyAbsServerUrl);
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> setAbsServerUrl(String url) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setString(_keyAbsServerUrl, url);
+  }
+
+  static Future<String?> getAbsApiToken() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getString(_keyAbsApiToken);
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> setAbsApiToken(String token) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setString(_keyAbsApiToken, token);
+  }
+
+  static Future<bool> getAbsEnabled() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getBool(_keyAbsEnabled) ?? false;
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> setAbsEnabled(bool enabled) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setBool(_keyAbsEnabled, enabled);
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> clearAbsSettings() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.remove(_keyAbsServerUrl);
+    await prefs.remove(_keyAbsApiToken);
+    await prefs.remove(_keyAbsEnabled);
+  }
+
+  // Audiobookshelf Library Settings (via MA browse API)
+
+  /// Get list of enabled library paths (all enabled by default if not set)
+  static Future<List<String>?> getEnabledAbsLibraries() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    final json = prefs.getString(_keyEnabledAbsLibraries);
+    if (json == null) return null; // null means all libraries are enabled
+    try {
+      final list = jsonDecode(json) as List<dynamic>;
+      return list.cast<String>();
+    } catch (e) {
+      return null;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Set list of enabled library paths
+  static Future<void> setEnabledAbsLibraries(List<String> paths) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setString(_keyEnabledAbsLibraries, jsonEncode(paths));
+  }
+
+  /// Clear enabled libraries (reverts to all enabled)
+  static Future<void> clearEnabledAbsLibraries() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.remove(_keyEnabledAbsLibraries);
+  }
+
+  /// Get discovered libraries [{path: String, name: String}]
+  static Future<List<Map<String, String>>?> getDiscoveredAbsLibraries() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    final json = prefs.getString(_keyDiscoveredAbsLibraries);
+    if (json == null) return null;
+    try {
+      final list = jsonDecode(json) as List<dynamic>;
+      return list.map((e) => Map<String, String>.from(e as Map)).toList();
+    } catch (e) {
+      return null;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Save discovered libraries
+  static Future<void> setDiscoveredAbsLibraries(List<Map<String, String>> libraries) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setString(_keyDiscoveredAbsLibraries, jsonEncode(libraries));
+  }
+
+  /// Check if a specific library is enabled
+  static Future<bool> isAbsLibraryEnabled(String libraryPath) async {
+    final enabled = await getEnabledAbsLibraries();
+    if (enabled == null) return true; // All enabled by default
+    return enabled.contains(libraryPath);
+  }
+
+  /// Toggle a specific library
+  static Future<void> toggleAbsLibrary(String libraryPath, bool enable) async {
+    final discovered = await getDiscoveredAbsLibraries();
+    if (discovered == null) return;
+
+    var enabled = await getEnabledAbsLibraries();
+    // If null (all enabled), initialize with all library paths
+    enabled ??= discovered.map((lib) => lib['path']!).toList();
+
+    if (enable && !enabled.contains(libraryPath)) {
+      enabled.add(libraryPath);
+    } else if (!enable && enabled.contains(libraryPath)) {
+      enabled.remove(libraryPath);
+    }
+
+    await setEnabledAbsLibraries(enabled);
+  }
+
+  // Hint System Settings
+
+  /// Get whether hints are enabled (default: true)
+  static Future<bool> getShowHints() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getBool(_keyShowHints) ?? true;
+  }
+
+  /// Set whether hints are enabled
+  static Future<void> setShowHints(bool show) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setBool(_keyShowHints, show);
+  }
+
+  /// Check if user has ever used the player reveal gesture
+  static Future<bool> getHasUsedPlayerReveal() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getBool(_keyHasUsedPlayerReveal) ?? false;
+  }
+
+  /// Mark that user has used the player reveal gesture
+  static Future<void> setHasUsedPlayerReveal(bool hasUsed) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setBool(_keyHasUsedPlayerReveal, hasUsed);
+  }
+
+  /// Check if user has completed onboarding (seen welcome screen)
+  static Future<bool> getHasCompletedOnboarding() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getBool(_keyHasCompletedOnboarding) ?? false;
+  }
+
+  /// Mark that user has completed onboarding
+  static Future<void> setHasCompletedOnboarding(bool completed) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setBool(_keyHasCompletedOnboarding, completed);
+  }
 }

lib/services/sync_service.dart

@@ -0,0 +1,299 @@
+import 'dart:async';
+import 'dart:convert';
+import 'package:flutter/foundation.dart';
+import '../models/media_item.dart';
+import 'database_service.dart';
+import 'debug_logger.dart';
+import 'music_assistant_api.dart';
+
+/// Sync status for UI indicators
+enum SyncStatus {
+  idle,
+  syncing,
+  completed,
+  error,
+}
+
+/// Service for background library synchronization
+/// Loads from database cache first, then syncs from MA API in background
+class SyncService with ChangeNotifier {
+  static SyncService? _instance;
+  static final _logger = DebugLogger();
+
+  SyncService._();
+
+  static SyncService get instance {
+    _instance ??= SyncService._();
+    return _instance!;
+  }
+
+  DatabaseService get _db => DatabaseService.instance;
+
+  // Sync state
+  SyncStatus _status = SyncStatus.idle;
+  String? _lastError;
+  DateTime? _lastSyncTime;
+  bool _isSyncing = false;
+
+  // Cached data (loaded from DB, updated after sync)
+  List<Album> _cachedAlbums = [];
+  List<Artist> _cachedArtists = [];
+  List<Audiobook> _cachedAudiobooks = [];
+  List<Playlist> _cachedPlaylists = [];
+
+  // Getters
+  SyncStatus get status => _status;
+  String? get lastError => _lastError;
+  DateTime? get lastSyncTime => _lastSyncTime;
+  bool get isSyncing => _isSyncing;
+  List<Album> get cachedAlbums => _cachedAlbums;
+  List<Artist> get cachedArtists => _cachedArtists;
+  List<Audiobook> get cachedAudiobooks => _cachedAudiobooks;
+  List<Playlist> get cachedPlaylists => _cachedPlaylists;
+  bool get hasCache => _cachedAlbums.isNotEmpty || _cachedArtists.isNotEmpty ||
+                       _cachedAudiobooks.isNotEmpty || _cachedPlaylists.isNotEmpty;
+
+  /// Load library data from database cache (instant)
+  /// Call this on app startup for immediate data
+  Future<void> loadFromCache() async {
+    if (!_db.isInitialized) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Database not initialized, skipping cache load');
+      return;
+    }
+
+    try {
+      _logger.log('📦 Loading library from database cache...');
+
+      // Load albums from cache
+      final albumData = await _db.getCachedItems('album');
+      _cachedAlbums = albumData.map((data) {
+        try {
+          return Album.fromJson(data);
+        } catch (e) {
+          _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to parse cached album: $e');
+          return null;
+        }
+      }).whereType<Album>().toList();
+
+      // Load artists from cache
+      final artistData = await _db.getCachedItems('artist');
+      _cachedArtists = artistData.map((data) {
+        try {
+          return Artist.fromJson(data);
+        } catch (e) {
+          _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to parse cached artist: $e');
+          return null;
+        }
+      }).whereType<Artist>().toList();
+
+      // Load audiobooks from cache
+      final audiobookData = await _db.getCachedItems('audiobook');
+      _cachedAudiobooks = audiobookData.map((data) {
+        try {
+          return Audiobook.fromJson(data);
+        } catch (e) {
+          _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to parse cached audiobook: $e');
+          return null;
+        }
+      }).whereType<Audiobook>().toList();
+
+      // Load playlists from cache
+      final playlistData = await _db.getCachedItems('playlist');
+      _cachedPlaylists = playlistData.map((data) {
+        try {
+          return Playlist.fromJson(data);
+        } catch (e) {
+          _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to parse cached playlist: $e');
+          return null;
+        }
+      }).whereType<Playlist>().toList();
+
+      _logger.log('📦 Loaded ${_cachedAlbums.length} albums, ${_cachedArtists.length} artists, '
+                  '${_cachedAudiobooks.length} audiobooks, ${_cachedPlaylists.length} playlists from cache');
+      notifyListeners();
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('❌ Failed to load from cache: $e');
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Sync library data from MA API in background
+  /// Updates database cache and notifies listeners when complete
+  Future<void> syncFromApi(MusicAssistantAPI api, {bool force = false}) async {
+    if (_isSyncing) {
+      _logger.log('🔄 Sync already in progress, skipping');
+      return;
+    }
+
+    if (!_db.isInitialized) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Database not initialized, skipping sync');
+      return;
+    }
+
+    // Check if sync is needed (default: every 5 minutes)
+    if (!force) {
+      final albumsNeedSync = await _db.needsSync('albums', maxAge: const Duration(minutes: 5));
+      final artistsNeedSync = await _db.needsSync('artists', maxAge: const Duration(minutes: 5));
+      final audiobooksNeedSync = await _db.needsSync('audiobooks', maxAge: const Duration(minutes: 5));
+      final playlistsNeedSync = await _db.needsSync('playlists', maxAge: const Duration(minutes: 5));
+
+      if (!albumsNeedSync && !artistsNeedSync && !audiobooksNeedSync && !playlistsNeedSync) {
+        _logger.log('✅ Cache is fresh, skipping sync');
+        return;
+      }
+    }
+
+    _isSyncing = true;
+    _status = SyncStatus.syncing;
+    _lastError = null;
+    notifyListeners();
+
+    try {
+      _logger.log('🔄 Starting background library sync...');
+
+      // Fetch fresh data from MA API (in parallel for speed)
+      final results = await Future.wait([
+        api.getAlbums(limit: 1000),
+        api.getArtists(limit: 1000),
+        api.getAudiobooks(limit: 1000),
+        api.getPlaylists(limit: 1000),
+      ]);
+
+      final albums = results[0] as List<Album>;
+      final artists = results[1] as List<Artist>;
+      final audiobooks = results[2] as List<Audiobook>;
+      final playlists = results[3] as List<Playlist>;
+
+      _logger.log('📥 Fetched ${albums.length} albums, ${artists.length} artists, '
+                  '${audiobooks.length} audiobooks, ${playlists.length} playlists from MA');
+
+      // Save to database cache
+      await _saveAlbumsToCache(albums);
+      await _saveArtistsToCache(artists);
+      await _saveAudiobooksToCache(audiobooks);
+      await _savePlaylistsToCache(playlists);
+
+      // Update sync metadata
+      await _db.updateSyncMetadata('albums', albums.length);
+      await _db.updateSyncMetadata('artists', artists.length);
+      await _db.updateSyncMetadata('audiobooks', audiobooks.length);
+      await _db.updateSyncMetadata('playlists', playlists.length);
+
+      // Update in-memory cache
+      _cachedAlbums = albums;
+      _cachedArtists = artists;
+      _cachedAudiobooks = audiobooks;
+      _cachedPlaylists = playlists;
+      _lastSyncTime = DateTime.now();
+      _status = SyncStatus.completed;
+
+      _logger.log('✅ Library sync complete');
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('❌ Library sync failed: $e');
+      _status = SyncStatus.error;
+      _lastError = e.toString();
+    } finally {
+      _isSyncing = false;
+      notifyListeners();
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Save albums to database cache
+  Future<void> _saveAlbumsToCache(List<Album> albums) async {
+    for (final album in albums) {
+      try {
+        await _db.cacheItem(
+          itemType: 'album',
+          itemId: album.itemId,
+          data: album.toJson(),
+        );
+      } catch (e) {
+        _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to cache album ${album.name}: $e');
+      }
+    }
+    _logger.log('💾 Saved ${albums.length} albums to cache');
+  }
+
+  /// Save artists to database cache
+  Future<void> _saveArtistsToCache(List<Artist> artists) async {
+    for (final artist in artists) {
+      try {
+        await _db.cacheItem(
+          itemType: 'artist',
+          itemId: artist.itemId,
+          data: artist.toJson(),
+        );
+      } catch (e) {
+        _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to cache artist ${artist.name}: $e');
+      }
+    }
+    _logger.log('💾 Saved ${artists.length} artists to cache');
+  }
+
+  /// Save audiobooks to database cache
+  Future<void> _saveAudiobooksToCache(List<Audiobook> audiobooks) async {
+    for (final audiobook in audiobooks) {
+      try {
+        await _db.cacheItem(
+          itemType: 'audiobook',
+          itemId: audiobook.itemId,
+          data: audiobook.toJson(),
+        );
+      } catch (e) {
+        _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to cache audiobook ${audiobook.name}: $e');
+      }
+    }
+    _logger.log('💾 Saved ${audiobooks.length} audiobooks to cache');
+  }
+
+  /// Save playlists to database cache
+  Future<void> _savePlaylistsToCache(List<Playlist> playlists) async {
+    for (final playlist in playlists) {
+      try {
+        await _db.cacheItem(
+          itemType: 'playlist',
+          itemId: playlist.itemId,
+          data: playlist.toJson(),
+        );
+      } catch (e) {
+        _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to cache playlist ${playlist.name}: $e');
+      }
+    }
+    _logger.log('💾 Saved ${playlists.length} playlists to cache');
+  }
+
+  /// Force a fresh sync (for pull-to-refresh)
+  Future<void> forceSync(MusicAssistantAPI api) async {
+    await syncFromApi(api, force: true);
+  }
+
+  /// Clear all cached data
+  Future<void> clearCache() async {
+    if (!_db.isInitialized) return;
+
+    await _db.clearAllCache();
+    _cachedAlbums = [];
+    _cachedArtists = [];
+    _cachedAudiobooks = [];
+    _cachedPlaylists = [];
+    _lastSyncTime = null;
+    _status = SyncStatus.idle;
+    notifyListeners();
+    _logger.log('🗑️ Library cache cleared');
+  }
+
+  /// Get albums (from cache or empty if not loaded)
+  List<Album> getAlbums() => _cachedAlbums;
+
+  /// Get artists (from cache or empty if not loaded)
+  List<Artist> getArtists() => _cachedArtists;
+
+  /// Get audiobooks (from cache or empty if not loaded)
+  List<Audiobook> getAudiobooks() => _cachedAudiobooks;
+
+  /// Get playlists (from cache or empty if not loaded)
+  List<Playlist> getPlaylists() => _cachedPlaylists;
+
+  /// Check if we have data available (from cache or sync)
+  bool get hasData => _cachedAlbums.isNotEmpty || _cachedArtists.isNotEmpty ||
+                      _cachedAudiobooks.isNotEmpty || _cachedPlaylists.isNotEmpty;
+}

lib/theme/app_theme.dart

@@ -4,7 +4,17 @@ import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
 const Color brandPrimaryColor = Color(0xFF1a1a1a);
 const Color brandAccentColor = Color(0xFF604CEC);
 
-// Brand color schemes
+// Predefined accent colors for custom theme selection
+const List<Color> accentColorOptions = [
+  Color(0xFF604CEC), // Purple (default)
+  Color(0xFF2196F3), // Blue
+  Color(0xFF009688), // Teal
+  Color(0xFFFF5722), // Deep Orange
+  Color(0xFFE91E63), // Pink
+  Color(0xFF4CAF50), // Green
+];
+
+// Brand color schemes (default)
 final ColorScheme brandLightColorScheme = ColorScheme.fromSeed(
   seedColor: brandAccentColor,
   brightness: Brightness.light,
@@ -21,6 +31,27 @@ final ColorScheme brandDarkColorScheme = ColorScheme.fromSeed(
   background: const Color(0xFF1a1a1a),
 );
 
+// Generate color schemes from a custom seed color
+ColorScheme generateLightColorScheme(Color seedColor) {
+  return ColorScheme.fromSeed(
+    seedColor: seedColor,
+    brightness: Brightness.light,
+    background: const Color(0xFFFAFAFA),
+    onBackground: const Color(0xFF1a1a1a),
+    surface: const Color(0xFFFFFFFF),
+    onSurface: const Color(0xFF1a1a1a),
+  );
+}
+
+ColorScheme generateDarkColorScheme(Color seedColor) {
+  return ColorScheme.fromSeed(
+    seedColor: seedColor,
+    brightness: Brightness.dark,
+    surface: const Color(0xFF2a2a2a),
+    background: const Color(0xFF1a1a1a),
+  );
+}
+
 class AppTheme {
   // Generate light theme
   static ThemeData lightTheme({ColorScheme? colorScheme}) {

lib/widgets/album_card.dart

@@ -97,6 +97,7 @@ class _AlbumCardState extends State<AlbumCard> {
               child: AlbumDetailsScreen(
                 album: widget.album,
                 heroTagSuffix: widget.heroTagSuffix,
+                initialImageUrl: imageUrl,
               ),
             ),
           );
@@ -119,7 +120,8 @@ class _AlbumCardState extends State<AlbumCard> {
                             fit: BoxFit.cover,
                             memCacheWidth: 256,
                             memCacheHeight: 256,
-                            fadeInDuration: const Duration(milliseconds: 150),
+                            fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                            fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
                             placeholder: (context, url) => const SizedBox(),
                             errorWidget: (context, url, error) {
                               // Try fallback on error (only for MA URLs, not fallback URLs)
@@ -147,13 +149,13 @@ class _AlbumCardState extends State<AlbumCard> {
               ),
             ),
           const SizedBox(height: 8),
-          // Album title
+          // Album title with year
           Hero(
             tag: HeroTags.albumTitle + (widget.album.uri ?? widget.album.itemId) + suffix,
             child: Material(
               color: Colors.transparent,
               child: Text(
-                widget.album.name,
+                widget.album.nameWithYear,
                 maxLines: 1,
                 overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
                 style: textTheme.titleSmall?.copyWith(

lib/widgets/album_row.dart

@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
 import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
+import 'package:cached_network_image/cached_network_image.dart';
 import '../models/media_item.dart';
 import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
@@ -10,6 +11,8 @@ class AlbumRow extends StatefulWidget {
   final Future<List<Album>> Function() loadAlbums;
   final String? heroTagSuffix;
   final double? rowHeight;
+  /// Optional: synchronous getter for cached data (for instant display)
+  final List<Album>? Function()? getCachedAlbums;
 
   const AlbumRow({
     super.key,
@@ -17,6 +20,7 @@ class AlbumRow extends StatefulWidget {
     required this.loadAlbums,
     this.heroTagSuffix,
     this.rowHeight,
+    this.getCachedAlbums,
   });
 
   @override
@@ -24,8 +28,8 @@ class AlbumRow extends StatefulWidget {
 }
 
 class _AlbumRowState extends State<AlbumRow> with AutomaticKeepAliveClientMixin {
-  late Future<List<Album>> _albumsFuture;
-  List<Album>? _cachedAlbums; // Keep last loaded data to prevent flash
+  List<Album> _albums = [];
+  bool _isLoading = true;
   bool _hasLoaded = false;
 
   @override
@@ -34,21 +38,117 @@ class _AlbumRowState extends State<AlbumRow> with AutomaticKeepAliveClientMixin
   @override
   void initState() {
     super.initState();
-    _loadAlbumsOnce();
+    _loadAlbums();
   }
 
-  void _loadAlbumsOnce() {
-    if (!_hasLoaded) {
-      _albumsFuture = widget.loadAlbums().then((albums) {
-        _cachedAlbums = albums;
-        return albums;
-      });
+  Future<void> _loadAlbums() async {
+    if (_hasLoaded) return;
     _hasLoaded = true;
+
+    // 1. Try to get cached data synchronously for instant display
+    final cachedAlbums = widget.getCachedAlbums?.call();
+    if (cachedAlbums != null && cachedAlbums.isNotEmpty) {
+      if (mounted) {
+        setState(() {
+          _albums = cachedAlbums;
+          _isLoading = false;
+        });
+      }
+    }
+
+    // 2. Load fresh data (always update - fresh data may have images that cached data lacks)
+    try {
+      final freshAlbums = await widget.loadAlbums();
+      if (mounted && freshAlbums.isNotEmpty) {
+        setState(() {
+          _albums = freshAlbums;
+          _isLoading = false;
+        });
+        // Pre-cache images for smooth hero animations
+        _precacheAlbumImages(freshAlbums);
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      // Silent failure - keep showing cached data
+    }
+
+    if (mounted && _isLoading) {
+      setState(() => _isLoading = false);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Pre-cache album images so hero animations are smooth on first tap
+  void _precacheAlbumImages(List<Album> albums) {
+    if (!mounted) return;
+    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+
+    // Only precache first ~10 visible items to avoid excessive network/memory use
+    final albumsToCache = albums.take(10);
+
+    for (final album in albumsToCache) {
+      final imageUrl = maProvider.api?.getImageUrl(album, size: 256);
+      if (imageUrl != null) {
+        // Use CachedNetworkImageProvider to warm the cache
+        precacheImage(
+          CachedNetworkImageProvider(imageUrl),
+          context,
+        ).catchError((_) {
+          // Silently ignore precache errors
+          return false;
+        });
+      }
     }
   }
 
   static final _logger = DebugLogger();
 
+  Widget _buildContent(double contentHeight, ColorScheme colorScheme) {
+    // Only show loading if we have no data at all
+    if (_albums.isEmpty && _isLoading) {
+      return const Center(child: CircularProgressIndicator());
+    }
+
+    if (_albums.isEmpty) {
+      return Center(
+        child: Text(
+          'No albums found',
+          style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.5)),
+        ),
+      );
+    }
+
+    // Card layout: square artwork + text below
+    // Text area: 8px gap + ~18px title + ~18px artist = ~44px
+    const textAreaHeight = 44.0;
+    final artworkSize = contentHeight - textAreaHeight;
+    final cardWidth = artworkSize; // Card width = artwork width (square)
+    final itemExtent = cardWidth + 12; // width + horizontal margins
+
+    return ScrollConfiguration(
+      behavior: const _StretchScrollBehavior(),
+      child: ListView.builder(
+        scrollDirection: Axis.horizontal,
+        padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 12.0),
+        itemCount: _albums.length,
+        itemExtent: itemExtent,
+        cacheExtent: 500, // Preload ~3 items ahead for smoother scrolling
+        addAutomaticKeepAlives: false, // Row already uses AutomaticKeepAliveClientMixin
+        addRepaintBoundaries: false, // Cards already have RepaintBoundary
+        itemBuilder: (context, index) {
+          final album = _albums[index];
+          return Container(
+            key: ValueKey(album.uri ?? album.itemId),
+            width: cardWidth,
+            margin: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 6.0),
+            child: AlbumCard(
+              album: album,
+              heroTagSuffix: widget.heroTagSuffix,
+            ),
+          );
+        },
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
   @override
   Widget build(BuildContext context) {
     _logger.startBuild('AlbumRow:${widget.title}');
@@ -78,65 +178,7 @@ class _AlbumRowState extends State<AlbumRow> with AutomaticKeepAliveClientMixin
             ),
           ),
           Expanded(
-            child: FutureBuilder<List<Album>>(
-              future: _albumsFuture,
-              builder: (context, snapshot) {
-                // Use cached data immediately if available (prevents flash on rebuild)
-                final albums = snapshot.data ?? _cachedAlbums;
-
-                // Only show loading if we have no data at all
-                if (albums == null && snapshot.connectionState == ConnectionState.waiting) {
-                  return const Center(child: CircularProgressIndicator());
-                }
-
-                if (snapshot.hasError && albums == null) {
-                  return Center(
-                    child: Text('Error: ${snapshot.error}'),
-                  );
-                }
-
-                if (albums == null || albums.isEmpty) {
-                  return Center(
-                    child: Text(
-                      'No albums found',
-                      style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.5)),
-                    ),
-                  );
-                }
-
-                // Card layout: square artwork + text below
-                // Text area: 8px gap + ~18px title + ~18px artist = ~44px
-                const textAreaHeight = 44.0;
-                final artworkSize = contentHeight - textAreaHeight;
-                final cardWidth = artworkSize; // Card width = artwork width (square)
-                final itemExtent = cardWidth + 12; // width + horizontal margins
-
-                return ScrollConfiguration(
-                  behavior: const _StretchScrollBehavior(),
-                  child: ListView.builder(
-                    scrollDirection: Axis.horizontal,
-                    padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 12.0),
-                    itemCount: albums.length,
-                    itemExtent: itemExtent,
-                    cacheExtent: 500, // Preload ~3 items ahead for smoother scrolling
-                    addAutomaticKeepAlives: false, // Row already uses AutomaticKeepAliveClientMixin
-                    addRepaintBoundaries: false, // Cards already have RepaintBoundary
-                    itemBuilder: (context, index) {
-                      final album = albums[index];
-                      return Container(
-                        key: ValueKey(album.uri ?? album.itemId),
-                        width: cardWidth,
-                        margin: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 6.0),
-                        child: AlbumCard(
-                          album: album,
-                          heroTagSuffix: widget.heroTagSuffix,
-                        ),
-                      );
-                    },
-                  ),
-                );
-              },
-            ),
+            child: _buildContent(contentHeight, colorScheme),
           ),
           ],
         ),

lib/widgets/artist_avatar.dart

@@ -100,6 +100,8 @@ class _ArtistAvatarState extends State<ArtistAvatar> {
           width: widget.radius * 2,
           height: widget.radius * 2,
           fit: BoxFit.cover,
+          fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+          fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
           placeholder: (context, url) => Container(
             color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant,
             child: Icon(Icons.person_rounded, color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant),

lib/widgets/artist_card.dart

@@ -100,21 +100,16 @@ class _ArtistCardState extends State<ArtistCard> {
         child: Column(
           crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.center,
           children: [
-            // Artist image - circular, constrained to be a proper circle
-            Expanded(
-              child: Center(
-                child: LayoutBuilder(
-                  builder: (context, constraints) {
-                    // Use the smaller dimension to ensure a circle
-                    final size = constraints.maxWidth < constraints.maxHeight
-                        ? constraints.maxWidth
-                        : constraints.maxHeight;
-                    return Hero(
+            // Artist image - circular
+            // PERF: Use AspectRatio instead of LayoutBuilder to provide fixed geometry
+            // before Hero animation starts. This prevents grey icon flash caused by
+            // dynamic sizing inside the Hero widget.
+            AspectRatio(
+              aspectRatio: 1.0,
+              child: Hero(
                 tag: HeroTags.artistImage + (widget.artist.uri ?? widget.artist.itemId) + suffix,
                 child: ClipOval(
                   child: Container(
-                          width: size,
-                          height: size,
                     color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant,
                     child: imageUrl != null
                         ? CachedNetworkImage(
@@ -122,7 +117,8 @@ class _ArtistCardState extends State<ArtistCard> {
                             fit: BoxFit.cover,
                             memCacheWidth: 256,
                             memCacheHeight: 256,
-                                  fadeInDuration: const Duration(milliseconds: 150),
+                            fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                            fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
                             placeholder: (context, url) => const SizedBox(),
                             errorWidget: (context, url, error) {
                               // Try fallback on error (only for MA URLs, not fallback URLs)
@@ -131,18 +127,23 @@ class _ArtistCardState extends State<ArtistCard> {
                                   _onImageError();
                                 });
                               }
-                                    return Icon(
+                              return Center(
+                                child: Icon(
                                   Icons.person_rounded,
-                                      size: size * 0.55,
+                                  size: 64,
                                   color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                ),
                               );
                             },
                           )
-                              : Icon(Icons.person_rounded, size: size * 0.55, color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant),
+                        : Center(
+                            child: Icon(
+                              Icons.person_rounded,
+                              size: 64,
+                              color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                            ),
                           ),
                   ),
-                    );
-                  },
                 ),
               ),
             ),

lib/widgets/artist_row.dart

@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
 import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
+import 'package:cached_network_image/cached_network_image.dart';
 import '../models/media_item.dart';
 import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
@@ -10,6 +11,8 @@ class ArtistRow extends StatefulWidget {
   final Future<List<Artist>> Function() loadArtists;
   final String? heroTagSuffix;
   final double? rowHeight;
+  /// Optional: synchronous getter for cached data (for instant display)
+  final List<Artist>? Function()? getCachedArtists;
 
   const ArtistRow({
     super.key,
@@ -17,6 +20,7 @@ class ArtistRow extends StatefulWidget {
     required this.loadArtists,
     this.heroTagSuffix,
     this.rowHeight,
+    this.getCachedArtists,
   });
 
   @override
@@ -24,8 +28,8 @@ class ArtistRow extends StatefulWidget {
 }
 
 class _ArtistRowState extends State<ArtistRow> with AutomaticKeepAliveClientMixin {
-  late Future<List<Artist>> _artistsFuture;
-  List<Artist>? _cachedArtists; // Keep last loaded data to prevent flash
+  List<Artist> _artists = [];
+  bool _isLoading = true;
   bool _hasLoaded = false;
 
   @override
@@ -34,21 +38,117 @@ class _ArtistRowState extends State<ArtistRow> with AutomaticKeepAliveClientMixi
   @override
   void initState() {
     super.initState();
-    _loadArtistsOnce();
+    _loadArtists();
   }
 
-  void _loadArtistsOnce() {
-    if (!_hasLoaded) {
-      _artistsFuture = widget.loadArtists().then((artists) {
-        _cachedArtists = artists;
-        return artists;
-      });
+  Future<void> _loadArtists() async {
+    if (_hasLoaded) return;
     _hasLoaded = true;
+
+    // 1. Try to get cached data synchronously for instant display
+    final cachedArtists = widget.getCachedArtists?.call();
+    if (cachedArtists != null && cachedArtists.isNotEmpty) {
+      if (mounted) {
+        setState(() {
+          _artists = cachedArtists;
+          _isLoading = false;
+        });
+      }
+    }
+
+    // 2. Load fresh data (always update - fresh data may have images that cached data lacks)
+    try {
+      final freshArtists = await widget.loadArtists();
+      if (mounted && freshArtists.isNotEmpty) {
+        setState(() {
+          _artists = freshArtists;
+          _isLoading = false;
+        });
+        // Pre-cache images for smooth hero animations
+        _precacheArtistImages(freshArtists);
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      // Silent failure - keep showing cached data
+    }
+
+    if (mounted && _isLoading) {
+      setState(() => _isLoading = false);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Pre-cache artist images so hero animations are smooth on first tap
+  void _precacheArtistImages(List<Artist> artists) {
+    if (!mounted) return;
+    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+
+    // Only precache first ~10 visible items to avoid excessive network/memory use
+    final artistsToCache = artists.take(10);
+
+    for (final artist in artistsToCache) {
+      final imageUrl = maProvider.api?.getImageUrl(artist, size: 256);
+      if (imageUrl != null) {
+        // Use CachedNetworkImageProvider to warm the cache
+        precacheImage(
+          CachedNetworkImageProvider(imageUrl),
+          context,
+        ).catchError((_) {
+          // Silently ignore precache errors
+          return false;
+        });
+      }
     }
   }
 
   static final _logger = DebugLogger();
 
+  Widget _buildContent(double contentHeight, ColorScheme colorScheme) {
+    // Only show loading if we have no data at all
+    if (_artists.isEmpty && _isLoading) {
+      return const Center(child: CircularProgressIndicator());
+    }
+
+    if (_artists.isEmpty) {
+      return Center(
+        child: Text(
+          'No artists found',
+          style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.5)),
+        ),
+      );
+    }
+
+    // Card layout: circle image + name below
+    // Text area: 8px gap + ~36px for 2-line name = ~44px
+    const textAreaHeight = 44.0;
+    final imageSize = contentHeight - textAreaHeight;
+    final cardWidth = imageSize; // Card width = image width (circle)
+    final itemExtent = cardWidth + 16; // width + horizontal margins
+
+    return ScrollConfiguration(
+      behavior: const _StretchScrollBehavior(),
+      child: ListView.builder(
+        scrollDirection: Axis.horizontal,
+        padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 12.0),
+        itemCount: _artists.length,
+        itemExtent: itemExtent,
+        cacheExtent: 500, // Preload ~3 items ahead for smoother scrolling
+        addAutomaticKeepAlives: false, // Row already uses AutomaticKeepAliveClientMixin
+        addRepaintBoundaries: false, // Cards already have RepaintBoundary
+        itemBuilder: (context, index) {
+          final artist = _artists[index];
+          return Container(
+            key: ValueKey(artist.uri ?? artist.itemId),
+            width: cardWidth,
+            margin: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 8.0),
+            child: ArtistCard(
+              artist: artist,
+              heroTagSuffix: widget.heroTagSuffix,
+            ),
+          );
+        },
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
   @override
   Widget build(BuildContext context) {
     _logger.startBuild('ArtistRow:${widget.title}');
@@ -78,65 +178,7 @@ class _ArtistRowState extends State<ArtistRow> with AutomaticKeepAliveClientMixi
             ),
           ),
           Expanded(
-            child: FutureBuilder<List<Artist>>(
-              future: _artistsFuture,
-              builder: (context, snapshot) {
-                // Use cached data immediately if available (prevents flash on rebuild)
-                final artists = snapshot.data ?? _cachedArtists;
-
-                // Only show loading if we have no data at all
-                if (artists == null && snapshot.connectionState == ConnectionState.waiting) {
-                  return const Center(child: CircularProgressIndicator());
-                }
-
-                if (snapshot.hasError && artists == null) {
-                  return Center(
-                    child: Text('Error: ${snapshot.error}'),
-                  );
-                }
-
-                if (artists == null || artists.isEmpty) {
-                  return Center(
-                    child: Text(
-                      'No artists found',
-                      style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.5)),
-                    ),
-                  );
-                }
-
-                // Card layout: circle image + name below
-                // Text area: 8px gap + ~36px for 2-line name = ~44px
-                const textAreaHeight = 44.0;
-                final imageSize = contentHeight - textAreaHeight;
-                final cardWidth = imageSize; // Card width = image width (circle)
-                final itemExtent = cardWidth + 16; // width + horizontal margins
-
-                return ScrollConfiguration(
-                  behavior: const _StretchScrollBehavior(),
-                  child: ListView.builder(
-                    scrollDirection: Axis.horizontal,
-                    padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 12.0),
-                    itemCount: artists.length,
-                    itemExtent: itemExtent,
-                    cacheExtent: 500, // Preload ~3 items ahead for smoother scrolling
-                    addAutomaticKeepAlives: false, // Row already uses AutomaticKeepAliveClientMixin
-                    addRepaintBoundaries: false, // Cards already have RepaintBoundary
-                    itemBuilder: (context, index) {
-                      final artist = artists[index];
-                      return Container(
-                        key: ValueKey(artist.uri ?? artist.itemId),
-                        width: cardWidth,
-                        margin: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 8.0),
-                        child: ArtistCard(
-                          artist: artist,
-                          heroTagSuffix: widget.heroTagSuffix,
-                        ),
-                      );
-                    },
-                  ),
-                );
-              },
-            ),
+            child: _buildContent(contentHeight, colorScheme),
           ),
           ],
         ),

lib/widgets/audiobook_row.dart

@@ -0,0 +1,291 @@
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
+import 'package:cached_network_image/cached_network_image.dart';
+import 'package:material_design_icons_flutter/material_design_icons_flutter.dart';
+import '../models/media_item.dart';
+import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
+import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
+import '../utils/page_transitions.dart';
+import '../screens/audiobook_detail_screen.dart';
+import '../constants/hero_tags.dart';
+
+class AudiobookRow extends StatefulWidget {
+  final String title;
+  final Future<List<Audiobook>> Function() loadAudiobooks;
+  final String? heroTagSuffix;
+  final double? rowHeight;
+
+  const AudiobookRow({
+    super.key,
+    required this.title,
+    required this.loadAudiobooks,
+    this.heroTagSuffix,
+    this.rowHeight,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  State<AudiobookRow> createState() => _AudiobookRowState();
+}
+
+class _AudiobookRowState extends State<AudiobookRow> with AutomaticKeepAliveClientMixin {
+  late Future<List<Audiobook>> _audiobooksFuture;
+  List<Audiobook>? _cachedAudiobooks;
+  bool _hasLoaded = false;
+
+  @override
+  bool get wantKeepAlive => true;
+
+  @override
+  void initState() {
+    super.initState();
+    _loadAudiobooksOnce();
+  }
+
+  void _loadAudiobooksOnce() {
+    if (!_hasLoaded) {
+      _audiobooksFuture = widget.loadAudiobooks().then((audiobooks) {
+        _cachedAudiobooks = audiobooks;
+        return audiobooks;
+      });
+      _hasLoaded = true;
+    }
+  }
+
+  static final _logger = DebugLogger();
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    _logger.startBuild('AudiobookRow:${widget.title}');
+    super.build(context);
+    final textTheme = Theme.of(context).textTheme;
+    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+
+    final totalHeight = widget.rowHeight ?? 237.0;
+    const titleHeight = 44.0;
+    final contentHeight = totalHeight - titleHeight;
+
+    final result = RepaintBoundary(
+      child: SizedBox(
+        height: totalHeight,
+        child: Column(
+          crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
+          children: [
+            Padding(
+              padding: const EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(16.0, 12.0, 16.0, 8.0),
+              child: Text(
+                widget.title,
+                style: textTheme.titleLarge?.copyWith(
+                  fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
+                  color: colorScheme.onBackground,
+                ),
+              ),
+            ),
+            Expanded(
+              child: FutureBuilder<List<Audiobook>>(
+                future: _audiobooksFuture,
+                builder: (context, snapshot) {
+                  final audiobooks = snapshot.data ?? _cachedAudiobooks;
+
+                  if (audiobooks == null && snapshot.connectionState == ConnectionState.waiting) {
+                    return const Center(child: CircularProgressIndicator());
+                  }
+
+                  if (snapshot.hasError && audiobooks == null) {
+                    return Center(
+                      child: Text('Error: ${snapshot.error}'),
+                    );
+                  }
+
+                  if (audiobooks == null || audiobooks.isEmpty) {
+                    return Center(
+                      child: Text(
+                        'No audiobooks found',
+                        style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.5)),
+                      ),
+                    );
+                  }
+
+                  const textAreaHeight = 44.0;
+                  final artworkSize = contentHeight - textAreaHeight;
+                  final cardWidth = artworkSize;
+                  final itemExtent = cardWidth + 12;
+
+                  return ScrollConfiguration(
+                    behavior: const _StretchScrollBehavior(),
+                    child: ListView.builder(
+                      scrollDirection: Axis.horizontal,
+                      padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 12.0),
+                      itemCount: audiobooks.length,
+                      itemExtent: itemExtent,
+                      cacheExtent: 500,
+                      addAutomaticKeepAlives: false,
+                      addRepaintBoundaries: false,
+                      itemBuilder: (context, index) {
+                        final audiobook = audiobooks[index];
+                        return Container(
+                          key: ValueKey(audiobook.uri ?? audiobook.itemId),
+                          width: cardWidth,
+                          margin: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 6.0),
+                          child: _AudiobookCard(
+                            audiobook: audiobook,
+                            heroTagSuffix: widget.heroTagSuffix ?? 'home_${widget.title.replaceAll(' ', '_').toLowerCase()}',
+                            maProvider: maProvider,
+                          ),
+                        );
+                      },
+                    ),
+                  );
+                },
+              ),
+            ),
+          ],
+        ),
+      ),
+    );
+    _logger.endBuild('AudiobookRow:${widget.title}');
+    return result;
+  }
+}
+
+class _AudiobookCard extends StatelessWidget {
+  final Audiobook audiobook;
+  final String heroTagSuffix;
+  final MusicAssistantProvider maProvider;
+
+  const _AudiobookCard({
+    required this.audiobook,
+    required this.heroTagSuffix,
+    required this.maProvider,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+    final textTheme = Theme.of(context).textTheme;
+    final imageUrl = maProvider.getImageUrl(audiobook, size: 256);
+
+    return GestureDetector(
+      onTap: () {
+        Navigator.push(
+          context,
+          FadeSlidePageRoute(
+            child: AudiobookDetailScreen(
+              audiobook: audiobook,
+              heroTagSuffix: heroTagSuffix,
+              initialImageUrl: imageUrl,
+            ),
+          ),
+        );
+      },
+      child: Column(
+        crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
+        children: [
+          Expanded(
+            child: Stack(
+              children: [
+                Hero(
+                  tag: HeroTags.audiobookCover + (audiobook.uri ?? audiobook.itemId) + '_$heroTagSuffix',
+                  child: ClipRRect(
+                    borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
+                    child: Container(
+                      width: double.infinity,
+                      height: double.infinity,
+                      color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                      child: imageUrl != null
+                          ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                              imageUrl: imageUrl,
+                              fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                              // PERF: Duration.zero for hero-wrapped images
+                              fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                              fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                              memCacheWidth: 256,
+                              memCacheHeight: 256,
+                              placeholder: (_, __) => Center(
+                                child: Icon(
+                                  MdiIcons.bookOutline,
+                                  size: 48,
+                                  color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                ),
+                              ),
+                              errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Center(
+                                child: Icon(
+                                  MdiIcons.bookOutline,
+                                  size: 48,
+                                  color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                ),
+                              ),
+                            )
+                          : Center(
+                              child: Icon(
+                                MdiIcons.bookOutline,
+                                size: 48,
+                                color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                              ),
+                            ),
+                    ),
+                  ),
+                ),
+                // Progress indicator
+                if (audiobook.progress > 0)
+                  Positioned(
+                    bottom: 0,
+                    left: 0,
+                    right: 0,
+                    child: ClipRRect(
+                      borderRadius: const BorderRadius.only(
+                        bottomLeft: Radius.circular(8),
+                        bottomRight: Radius.circular(8),
+                      ),
+                      child: LinearProgressIndicator(
+                        value: audiobook.progress,
+                        backgroundColor: Colors.black54,
+                        valueColor: AlwaysStoppedAnimation<Color>(colorScheme.primary),
+                        minHeight: 4,
+                      ),
+                    ),
+                  ),
+              ],
+            ),
+          ),
+          const SizedBox(height: 8),
+          Hero(
+            tag: HeroTags.audiobookTitle + (audiobook.uri ?? audiobook.itemId) + '_$heroTagSuffix',
+            child: Material(
+              color: Colors.transparent,
+              child: Text(
+                audiobook.name,
+                style: textTheme.bodyMedium?.copyWith(
+                  fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
+                ),
+                maxLines: 1,
+                overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+              ),
+            ),
+          ),
+          Text(
+            audiobook.authorsString,
+            style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+              color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6),
+            ),
+            maxLines: 1,
+            overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+          ),
+        ],
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+}
+
+class _StretchScrollBehavior extends ScrollBehavior {
+  const _StretchScrollBehavior();
+
+  @override
+  Widget buildOverscrollIndicator(
+      BuildContext context, Widget child, ScrollableDetails details) {
+    return StretchingOverscrollIndicator(
+      axisDirection: details.direction,
+      child: child,
+    );
+  }
+}

lib/widgets/common/disconnected_state.dart

@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import '../../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 import '../../theme/design_tokens.dart';
 
 /// A reusable widget for displaying disconnected/offline state.
@@ -21,29 +22,31 @@ class DisconnectedState extends StatelessWidget {
   });
 
   /// Simple disconnected state without action button
-  factory DisconnectedState.simple() => const DisconnectedState(
-        title: 'Not connected to Music Assistant',
+  factory DisconnectedState.simple(BuildContext context) => DisconnectedState(
+        title: S.of(context)!.notConnected,
       );
 
   /// Disconnected state with settings button for navigation
   factory DisconnectedState.withSettingsAction({
+    required BuildContext context,
     required VoidCallback onSettings,
   }) =>
       DisconnectedState(
-        title: 'Not connected to Music Assistant',
-        actionLabel: 'Configure Server',
+        title: S.of(context)!.notConnected,
+        actionLabel: S.of(context)!.configureServer,
         actionIcon: Icons.settings_rounded,
         onAction: onSettings,
       );
 
   /// Full disconnected state with title, subtitle, and action (for home screen)
   factory DisconnectedState.full({
+    required BuildContext context,
     required VoidCallback onSettings,
   }) =>
       DisconnectedState(
-        title: 'Not Connected',
-        subtitle: 'Connect to your Music Assistant server to start listening',
-        actionLabel: 'Configure Server',
+        title: S.of(context)!.notConnectedTitle,
+        subtitle: S.of(context)!.connectHint,
+        actionLabel: S.of(context)!.configureServer,
         actionIcon: Icons.settings_rounded,
         onAction: onSettings,
         iconSize: 80,

lib/widgets/common/empty_state.dart

@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import '../../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 import '../../theme/design_tokens.dart';
 
 /// A reusable empty state widget for displaying when no data is available.
@@ -21,48 +22,66 @@ class EmptyState extends StatelessWidget {
   });
 
   /// Creates an empty state for artists
-  factory EmptyState.artists({VoidCallback? onRefresh}) => EmptyState(
+  factory EmptyState.artists({VoidCallback? onRefresh, required BuildContext context}) {
+    final s = S.of(context)!;
+    return EmptyState(
       icon: Icons.person_outline_rounded,
-        message: 'No artists found',
-        actionLabel: onRefresh != null ? 'Refresh' : null,
+      message: s.noArtistsFound,
+      actionLabel: onRefresh != null ? s.refresh : null,
       onAction: onRefresh,
     );
+  }
 
   /// Creates an empty state for albums
-  factory EmptyState.albums({VoidCallback? onRefresh}) => EmptyState(
+  factory EmptyState.albums({VoidCallback? onRefresh, required BuildContext context}) {
+    final s = S.of(context)!;
+    return EmptyState(
       icon: Icons.album_outlined,
-        message: 'No albums found',
-        actionLabel: onRefresh != null ? 'Refresh' : null,
+      message: s.noAlbumsFound,
+      actionLabel: onRefresh != null ? s.refresh : null,
       onAction: onRefresh,
     );
+  }
 
   /// Creates an empty state for tracks
-  factory EmptyState.tracks({VoidCallback? onRefresh}) => EmptyState(
+  factory EmptyState.tracks({VoidCallback? onRefresh, required BuildContext context}) {
+    final s = S.of(context)!;
+    return EmptyState(
       icon: Icons.music_note_outlined,
-        message: 'No tracks found',
-        actionLabel: onRefresh != null ? 'Refresh' : null,
+      message: s.noTracksFound,
+      actionLabel: onRefresh != null ? s.refresh : null,
       onAction: onRefresh,
     );
+  }
 
   /// Creates an empty state for playlists
-  factory EmptyState.playlists({VoidCallback? onRefresh}) => EmptyState(
+  factory EmptyState.playlists({VoidCallback? onRefresh, required BuildContext context}) {
+    final s = S.of(context)!;
+    return EmptyState(
       icon: Icons.playlist_play_rounded,
-        message: 'No playlists found',
-        actionLabel: onRefresh != null ? 'Refresh' : null,
+      message: s.noPlaylistsFound,
+      actionLabel: onRefresh != null ? s.refresh : null,
       onAction: onRefresh,
     );
+  }
 
   /// Creates an empty state for queue
-  factory EmptyState.queue() => const EmptyState(
+  factory EmptyState.queue({required BuildContext context}) {
+    final s = S.of(context)!;
+    return EmptyState(
       icon: Icons.queue_music,
-        message: 'Queue is empty',
+      message: s.queueIsEmpty,
     );
+  }
 
   /// Creates an empty state for search results
-  factory EmptyState.search() => const EmptyState(
+  factory EmptyState.search({required BuildContext context}) {
+    final s = S.of(context)!;
+    return EmptyState(
       icon: Icons.search_off_rounded,
-        message: 'No results found',
+      message: s.noResultsFound,
     );
+  }
 
   /// Creates a custom empty state with title and subtitle
   factory EmptyState.custom({
@@ -70,12 +89,14 @@ class EmptyState extends StatelessWidget {
     required String title,
     String? subtitle,
     VoidCallback? onRefresh,
+    required BuildContext context,
   }) =>
       _CustomEmptyState(
         icon: icon,
         title: title,
         subtitle: subtitle,
         onRefresh: onRefresh,
+        context: context,
       );
 
   @override
@@ -126,17 +147,20 @@ class _CustomEmptyState extends EmptyState {
   final String title;
   final String? subtitle;
   final VoidCallback? onRefresh;
+  final BuildContext context;
 
   const _CustomEmptyState({
     required super.icon,
     required this.title,
     this.subtitle,
     this.onRefresh,
+    required this.context,
   }) : super(message: title);
 
   @override
   Widget build(BuildContext context) {
     final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+    final s = S.of(context)!;
 
     return Center(
       child: Padding(
@@ -175,7 +199,7 @@ class _CustomEmptyState extends EmptyState {
               ElevatedButton.icon(
                 onPressed: onRefresh,
                 icon: const Icon(Icons.refresh_rounded),
-                label: const Text('Refresh'),
+                label: Text(s.refresh),
                 style: ElevatedButton.styleFrom(
                   backgroundColor: colorScheme.surfaceVariant,
                   foregroundColor: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,

lib/widgets/global_player_overlay.dart

@@ -1,9 +1,15 @@
+import 'dart:async';
+import 'dart:ui';
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
 import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
+import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import '../providers/navigation_provider.dart';
+import '../services/settings_service.dart';
 import '../theme/theme_provider.dart';
 import 'expandable_player.dart';
+import 'player/player_reveal_overlay.dart';
 
 /// Cached color with contrast adjustment
 /// Avoids expensive HSL conversions during scroll
@@ -110,13 +116,74 @@ class GlobalPlayerOverlay extends StatefulWidget {
   static void showPlayer() {
     _overlayStateKey.currentState?._setHidden(false);
   }
+
+  /// Show the player reveal overlay with bounce animation
+  static void showPlayerReveal() {
+    _overlayStateKey.currentState?._showPlayerReveal();
+  }
+
+  /// Hide the player reveal overlay (no animation - used as callback from overlay)
+  static void hidePlayerReveal() {
+    _overlayStateKey.currentState?._hidePlayerReveal();
+  }
+
+  /// Dismiss the player reveal overlay with animation (for back gesture)
+  static void dismissPlayerReveal() {
+    _overlayStateKey.currentState?._dismissPlayerReveal();
+  }
+
+  /// Trigger single bounce on mini player (called when device selector collapses)
+  static void triggerBounce() {
+    _overlayStateKey.currentState?._triggerBounce();
+  }
+
+  /// Check if the player reveal is currently visible
+  static bool get isPlayerRevealVisible =>
+      _overlayStateKey.currentState?._isRevealVisible ?? false;
 }
 
 class _GlobalPlayerOverlayState extends State<GlobalPlayerOverlay>
-    with SingleTickerProviderStateMixin {
+    with TickerProviderStateMixin {
   late AnimationController _slideController;
   late Animation<double> _slideAnimation;
 
+  // Single bounce controller for device selector expand/collapse
+  late AnimationController _singleBounceController;
+
+  // Double bounce controller for hint
+  late AnimationController _doubleBounceController;
+
+  // State for player reveal overlay
+  bool _isRevealVisible = false;
+
+  // State for interactive hint mode (blur backdrop + wait for user action)
+  bool _isHintModeActive = false;
+  Timer? _hintBounceTimer;
+
+  // Track if player reveal was triggered from onboarding (for showing extra hints)
+  bool _isOnboardingReveal = false;
+
+  // Bounce offset for mini player (used by both single and double bounce)
+  final _bounceOffsetNotifier = ValueNotifier<double>(0.0);
+
+  // Hint system state
+  // NOTE: AppStartup now handles the settings loading gate. It waits for:
+  // - First-time users: connected + player selected before showing HomeScreen
+  // - Returning users: connected before showing HomeScreen
+  // This eliminates the race condition that caused home screen flash.
+  bool _showHints = true;
+  bool _hasCompletedOnboarding = false; // First-use welcome screen
+  bool _hintTriggered = false; // Prevent multiple triggers per session
+  bool _settingsLoaded = false; // True once settings have been loaded from storage
+  bool _miniPlayerHintsReady = false; // True once connected with player (can show hints)
+  final _hintOpacityNotifier = ValueNotifier<double>(0.0);
+
+  // Welcome content fade-in animation
+  late AnimationController _welcomeFadeController;
+
+  // Key for the reveal overlay
+  final _revealKey = GlobalKey<PlayerRevealOverlayState>();
+
   @override
   void initState() {
     super.initState();
@@ -129,11 +196,135 @@ class _GlobalPlayerOverlayState extends State<GlobalPlayerOverlay>
       curve: Curves.easeOutCubic,
       reverseCurve: Curves.easeInCubic,
     );
+
+    // Single bounce for device selector expand/collapse
+    _singleBounceController = AnimationController(
+      duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 400),
+      vsync: this,
+    );
+    _singleBounceController.addListener(() {
+      final t = Curves.easeOut.transform(_singleBounceController.value);
+      // Single bounce: up to 10px then back to 0
+      if (t < 0.5) {
+        _bounceOffsetNotifier.value = 10.0 * (t * 2);           // 0 -> 10
+      } else {
+        _bounceOffsetNotifier.value = 10.0 * ((1.0 - t) * 2);   // 10 -> 0
+      }
+    });
+
+    // Hint bounce - single gentle bounce to draw attention
+    _doubleBounceController = AnimationController(
+      duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 600),
+      vsync: this,
+    );
+    _doubleBounceController.addListener(() {
+      final t = Curves.easeOut.transform(_doubleBounceController.value);
+      // Single bounce: up 20px then back down
+      if (t < 0.5) {
+        _bounceOffsetNotifier.value = 20.0 * (t * 2);           // 0 -> 20
+      } else {
+        _bounceOffsetNotifier.value = 20.0 * ((1.0 - t) * 2);   // 20 -> 0
+      }
+    });
+
+    // Welcome content fade-in
+    _welcomeFadeController = AnimationController(
+      duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 800),
+      vsync: this,
+    );
+
+    // Load hint settings and start welcome immediately if needed
+    _loadHintSettings();
+  }
+
+  Future<void> _loadHintSettings() async {
+    _showHints = await SettingsService.getShowHints();
+    _hasCompletedOnboarding = await SettingsService.getHasCompletedOnboarding();
+    if (!mounted) return;
+
+    setState(() {
+      _settingsLoaded = true;
+    });
+
+    // If first-time user and already connected (AppStartup waited for us),
+    // start welcome screen immediately - no race condition possible
+    if (!_hasCompletedOnboarding && !_hintTriggered) {
+      final provider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+      if (provider.isConnected && provider.selectedPlayer != null) {
+        _miniPlayerHintsReady = true;
+        _startWelcomeScreen();
+        _startMiniPlayerBounce();
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void didChangeDependencies() {
+    super.didChangeDependencies();
+    // Check if we should enable mini player hints now that we have connection
+    _checkConnectionForMiniPlayerHints();
+  }
+
+  /// Check connection state and start welcome screen if appropriate.
+  /// This is called from multiple places:
+  /// 1. didChangeDependencies() - when widget first builds
+  /// 2. _loadHintSettings() - when settings finish loading
+  /// 3. build() - when provider state changes (via post-frame callback)
+  void _checkConnectionForMiniPlayerHints() {
+    if (_hintTriggered || !mounted || !_settingsLoaded) return;
+    if (_hasCompletedOnboarding) return; // Not first-time user
+
+    final provider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    if (provider.isConnected && provider.selectedPlayer != null) {
+      // Connected with a player - start welcome screen now
+      _miniPlayerHintsReady = true;
+      _startWelcomeScreen();
+      // Start the bounce animation now that mini player is visible
+      _startMiniPlayerBounce();
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Start the bounce animation for mini player hints
+  void _startMiniPlayerBounce() {
+    if (!_isHintModeActive || !mounted) return;
+    _doubleBounceController.reset();
+    _doubleBounceController.forward();
+
+    // Repeat bounce every 2 seconds
+    _hintBounceTimer?.cancel();
+    _hintBounceTimer = Timer.periodic(const Duration(seconds: 2), (_) {
+      if (_isHintModeActive && mounted) {
+        _doubleBounceController.reset();
+        _doubleBounceController.forward();
+      }
+    });
+  }
+
+  /// Start the welcome screen with fade-in animation
+  void _startWelcomeScreen() {
+    if (_hintTriggered) return;
+    _hintTriggered = true;
+
+    // Activate hint mode immediately (blur backdrop visible)
+    setState(() {
+      _isHintModeActive = true;
+    });
+
+    // Fade in welcome content (logo + title)
+    _welcomeFadeController.forward();
+
+    // Mini player bounce is started separately once connected via _startMiniPlayerBounce()
   }
 
   @override
   void dispose() {
+    _hintBounceTimer?.cancel();
     _slideController.dispose();
+    _singleBounceController.dispose();
+    _doubleBounceController.dispose();
+    _welcomeFadeController.dispose();
+    _bounceOffsetNotifier.dispose();
+    _hintOpacityNotifier.dispose();
     super.dispose();
   }
 
@@ -145,12 +336,121 @@ class _GlobalPlayerOverlayState extends State<GlobalPlayerOverlay>
     }
   }
 
+  void _showPlayerReveal() {
+    if (_isRevealVisible) return;
+    if (GlobalPlayerOverlay.isPlayerExpanded) {
+      GlobalPlayerOverlay.collapsePlayer();
+    }
+    HapticFeedback.mediumImpact();
+
+    // Track if coming from hint mode (for onboarding hints in player selector)
+    final wasInHintMode = _isHintModeActive;
+
+    // End hint mode if active (user learned the gesture!)
+    _hintBounceTimer?.cancel();
+    _hintBounceTimer = null;
+    _hintOpacityNotifier.value = 0.0;
+    _isHintModeActive = false;
+
+    // Mark onboarding as completed if coming from welcome screen
+    if (wasInHintMode) {
+      SettingsService.setHasCompletedOnboarding(true);
+    }
+
+    // Trigger single bounce on expand
+    _singleBounceController.reset();
+    _singleBounceController.forward();
+
+    setState(() {
+      _isRevealVisible = true;
+      _isOnboardingReveal = wasInHintMode;
+    });
+  }
+
+  void _hidePlayerReveal() {
+    if (!_isRevealVisible) return;
+    _bounceOffsetNotifier.value = 0;
+    setState(() {
+      _isRevealVisible = false;
+      _isOnboardingReveal = false;
+    });
+  }
+
+  /// Dismiss with animation (for back gesture) - calls overlay's dismiss method
+  void _dismissPlayerReveal() {
+    if (!_isRevealVisible) return;
+    // Call the overlay's dismiss method which has the slide animation
+    _revealKey.currentState?.dismiss();
+  }
+
+  /// Trigger single bounce on mini player (called when device selector collapses)
+  void _triggerBounce() {
+    _singleBounceController.reset();
+    _singleBounceController.forward();
+  }
+
+  /// End hint mode (called when user taps skip button)
+  void _endHintMode() {
+    if (!_isHintModeActive) return;
+    _hintBounceTimer?.cancel();
+    _hintBounceTimer = null;
+    _hintOpacityNotifier.value = 0.0;
+    _bounceOffsetNotifier.value = 0.0;
+    // Mark onboarding as completed (first use only)
+    SettingsService.setHasCompletedOnboarding(true);
+    setState(() {
+      _isHintModeActive = false;
+    });
+  }
+
   @override
   Widget build(BuildContext context) {
     final theme = Theme.of(context);
     final colorScheme = theme.colorScheme;
 
-    return Stack(
+    // Watch provider to trigger rebuilds when connection state changes
+    final provider = context.watch<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+
+    // Compute whether this is a first-time user ready for welcome screen.
+    // This is SYNCHRONOUS - no setState needed - so it works in the same frame.
+    final isFirstTimeUserReady = _settingsLoaded &&
+        !_hasCompletedOnboarding &&
+        provider.isConnected &&
+        provider.selectedPlayer != null;
+
+    // Show welcome backdrop if:
+    // 1. Already in hint mode (_isHintModeActive), OR
+    // 2. First-time user ready but hint mode not started yet (!_hintTriggered)
+    // This ensures backdrop appears IMMEDIATELY when HomeScreen renders,
+    // preventing the flash. Welcome content fades in after via animation.
+    final shouldShowWelcomeBackdrop = _isHintModeActive ||
+        (isFirstTimeUserReady && !_hintTriggered);
+
+    // Trigger hint mode if conditions are met (for animations, bounce, etc)
+    if (isFirstTimeUserReady && !_hintTriggered) {
+      // Schedule for post-frame to avoid setState during build
+      WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+        if (mounted && !_hintTriggered) {
+          _miniPlayerHintsReady = true;
+          _startWelcomeScreen();
+          _startMiniPlayerBounce();
+        }
+      });
+    }
+
+    // Handle back gesture at top level - dismiss hint mode or device list if visible
+    return PopScope(
+      canPop: !_isRevealVisible && !_isHintModeActive,
+      onPopInvokedWithResult: (didPop, result) {
+        if (!didPop) {
+          if (_isHintModeActive) {
+            _endHintMode();
+          } else if (_isRevealVisible) {
+            _dismissPlayerReveal();
+          }
+        }
+      },
+      child: Stack(
       children: [
         // The main app content (Navigator, screens, etc.)
         // Add bottom padding to account for bottom nav + mini player
@@ -159,6 +459,10 @@ class _GlobalPlayerOverlayState extends State<GlobalPlayerOverlay>
           child: widget.child,
         ),
         // Global persistent bottom navigation bar - positioned at bottom
+        // Hide when: not connected, no player selected, OR showing welcome screen
+        // For first-time users, selectedPlayer becomes non-null at the same time
+        // as shouldShowWelcomeBackdrop becomes true, preventing any gap.
+        if (provider.isConnected && provider.selectedPlayer != null && !shouldShowWelcomeBackdrop)
           Positioned(
             left: 0,
             right: 0,
@@ -206,26 +510,26 @@ class _GlobalPlayerOverlayState extends State<GlobalPlayerOverlay>
                       type: BottomNavigationBarType.fixed,
                       selectedFontSize: 12,
                       unselectedFontSize: 12,
-                      items: const [
+                      items: [
                         BottomNavigationBarItem(
-                          icon: Icon(Icons.home_outlined),
-                          activeIcon: Icon(Icons.home_rounded),
-                          label: 'Home',
+                          icon: const Icon(Icons.home_outlined),
+                          activeIcon: const Icon(Icons.home_rounded),
+                          label: S.of(context)!.home,
                         ),
                         BottomNavigationBarItem(
-                          icon: Icon(Icons.library_music_outlined),
-                          activeIcon: Icon(Icons.library_music_rounded),
-                          label: 'Library',
+                          icon: const Icon(Icons.library_music_outlined),
+                          activeIcon: const Icon(Icons.library_music_rounded),
+                          label: S.of(context)!.library,
                         ),
                         BottomNavigationBarItem(
-                          icon: Icon(Icons.search_rounded),
-                          activeIcon: Icon(Icons.search_rounded),
-                          label: 'Search',
+                          icon: const Icon(Icons.search_rounded),
+                          activeIcon: const Icon(Icons.search_rounded),
+                          label: S.of(context)!.search,
                         ),
                         BottomNavigationBarItem(
-                          icon: Icon(Icons.settings_outlined),
-                          activeIcon: Icon(Icons.settings_rounded),
-                          label: 'Settings',
+                          icon: const Icon(Icons.settings_outlined),
+                          activeIcon: const Icon(Icons.settings_rounded),
+                          label: S.of(context)!.settings,
                         ),
                       ],
                     ),
@@ -258,32 +562,175 @@ class _GlobalPlayerOverlayState extends State<GlobalPlayerOverlay>
               },
             ),
           ),
-        // Global player overlay - slides down when hidden, renders ON TOP of bottom nav
+        // Blur backdrop for device selector (reveal mode) - static, no animation
+        if (_isRevealVisible && !_isHintModeActive)
+          Positioned.fill(
+            child: GestureDetector(
+              behavior: HitTestBehavior.opaque,
+              onTap: _dismissPlayerReveal,
+              child: BackdropFilter(
+                filter: ImageFilter.blur(sigmaX: 8.0, sigmaY: 8.0),
+                child: Container(
+                  color: colorScheme.surface.withOpacity(0.5),
+                ),
+              ),
+            ),
+          ),
+
+        // Welcome/hint backdrop - shows IMMEDIATELY when first-time user is ready.
+        // Uses computed `shouldShowWelcomeBackdrop` which is true BEFORE _isHintModeActive,
+        // preventing the 1-frame gap where home screen would be visible.
+        if (shouldShowWelcomeBackdrop)
+          Positioned.fill(
+            child: TweenAnimationBuilder<double>(
+              // Hold solid for 2s, then fade to 0.5 over 1s
+              tween: Tween<double>(begin: 1.0, end: 0.5),
+              duration: const Duration(seconds: 3),
+              curve: const Interval(0.67, 1.0, curve: Curves.easeOut),
+              builder: (context, opacity, child) {
+                return BackdropFilter(
+                  filter: ImageFilter.blur(sigmaX: 8.0, sigmaY: 8.0),
+                  child: Container(
+                    // Use same dark color as connection screen for seamless transition
+                    color: const Color(0xFF1a1a1a).withOpacity(opacity),
+                  ),
+                );
+              },
+            ),
+          ),
+
+        // Welcome message during hint mode - two positioned sections with fade-in
+        // Top section: Logo and Welcome title (stays fixed at top area)
+        if (_isHintModeActive)
+          Positioned(
+            left: 24,
+            right: 24,
+            // Position logo section high up - about 1/3 from top
+            top: MediaQuery.of(context).size.height * 0.15,
+            child: FadeTransition(
+              opacity: CurvedAnimation(
+                parent: _welcomeFadeController,
+                curve: Curves.easeOut,
+              ),
+              child: Column(
+                mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
+                children: [
+                  // Ensemble logo - same as settings screen
+                  Image.asset(
+                    'assets/images/ensemble_icon_transparent.png',
+                    width: MediaQuery.of(context).size.width * 0.5,
+                    fit: BoxFit.contain,
+                  ),
+                  const SizedBox(height: 24),
+                  // Welcome title
+                  Text(
+                    S.of(context)!.welcomeToEnsemble,
+                    style: theme.textTheme.headlineSmall?.copyWith(
+                      color: Colors.white,
+                      fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
+                    ),
+                    textAlign: TextAlign.center,
+                  ),
+                ],
+              ),
+            ),
+          ),
+
+        // Bottom section: Hint text and Skip button (only show once mini player is visible)
+        if (_isHintModeActive && _miniPlayerHintsReady)
+          Positioned(
+            left: 24,
+            right: 24,
+            // Position so skip button is ~32px above mini player, matching skip-to-miniplayer gap
+            bottom: BottomSpacing.navBarHeight + BottomSpacing.miniPlayerHeight + MediaQuery.of(context).padding.bottom + 32,
+            child: FadeTransition(
+              opacity: CurvedAnimation(
+                parent: _welcomeFadeController,
+                curve: Curves.easeOut,
+              ),
+              child: Column(
+                mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
+                children: [
+                  // Hint text
+                  Text(
+                    S.of(context)!.welcomeMessage,
+                    style: theme.textTheme.bodyLarge?.copyWith(
+                      color: Colors.white,
+                      fontSize: 16,
+                      height: 1.4,
+                    ),
+                    textAlign: TextAlign.center,
+                  ),
+                  const SizedBox(height: 32),
+                  // Skip button - same gap above as below to mini player
+                  TextButton(
+                    onPressed: _endHintMode,
+                    child: Text(
+                      S.of(context)!.skip,
+                      style: TextStyle(
+                        color: Colors.white.withOpacity(0.7),
+                        fontSize: 14,
+                      ),
+                    ),
+                  ),
+                ],
+              ),
+            ),
+          ),
+
+        // Player reveal overlay - renders BELOW mini player so cards slide behind it
+        if (_isRevealVisible)
+          PlayerRevealOverlay(
+            key: _revealKey,
+            onDismiss: _hidePlayerReveal,
+            miniPlayerBottom: BottomSpacing.navBarHeight + MediaQuery.of(context).padding.bottom + 12,
+            miniPlayerHeight: 64,
+            showOnboardingHints: _isOnboardingReveal,
+          ),
+
+        // Global player overlay - renders ON TOP so cards slide behind it
         // Use Selector instead of Consumer to avoid rebuilds during animation
-        Selector<MusicAssistantProvider, ({bool isConnected, bool hasPlayer})>(
+        Selector<MusicAssistantProvider, ({bool isConnected, bool hasPlayer, bool hasTrack})>(
           selector: (_, provider) => (
             isConnected: provider.isConnected,
             hasPlayer: provider.selectedPlayer != null,
+            hasTrack: provider.currentTrack != null,
           ),
           builder: (context, state, child) {
             // Only show player if connected and has a selected player
             if (!state.isConnected || !state.hasPlayer) {
               return const SizedBox.shrink();
             }
+
+            // Combine slide, bounce, and hint animations with ValueListenableBuilders
+            // This prevents full widget tree rebuilds - only ExpandablePlayer updates
+            return ValueListenableBuilder<double>(
+              valueListenable: _bounceOffsetNotifier,
+              builder: (context, bounceOffset, _) {
+                return ValueListenableBuilder<double>(
+                  valueListenable: _hintOpacityNotifier,
+                  builder: (context, hintOpacity, _) {
                     return AnimatedBuilder(
                       animation: _slideAnimation,
-              child: ExpandablePlayer(key: globalPlayerKey, slideOffset: 0),
-              builder: (context, staticChild) {
-                // Only slideOffset changes during animation, player widget stays same
+                      builder: (context, _) {
                         return ExpandablePlayer(
                           key: globalPlayerKey,
                           slideOffset: _slideAnimation.value,
+                          bounceOffset: bounceOffset,
+                          onRevealPlayers: _showPlayerReveal,
+                          isDeviceRevealVisible: _isRevealVisible,
+                          isHintVisible: hintOpacity > 0,
+                        );
+                      },
+                    );
+                  },
                 );
               },
             );
           },
         ),
       ],
+      ),
     );
   }
 }

lib/widgets/player/chapters_panel.dart

@@ -0,0 +1,179 @@
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import '../../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
+import '../../models/media_item.dart' show Audiobook, Chapter;
+import '../../theme/design_tokens.dart';
+import '../common/empty_state.dart';
+import '../../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
+
+/// Panel that displays audiobook chapters for navigation
+class ChaptersPanel extends StatelessWidget {
+  final MusicAssistantProvider maProvider;
+  final Audiobook? audiobook;
+  final Color textColor;
+  final Color primaryColor;
+  final Color backgroundColor;
+  final double topPadding;
+  final VoidCallback onClose;
+
+  const ChaptersPanel({
+    super.key,
+    required this.maProvider,
+    required this.audiobook,
+    required this.textColor,
+    required this.primaryColor,
+    required this.backgroundColor,
+    required this.topPadding,
+    required this.onClose,
+  });
+
+  String _formatDuration(int seconds) {
+    final duration = Duration(seconds: seconds);
+    final hours = duration.inHours;
+    final minutes = duration.inMinutes % 60;
+    final secs = duration.inSeconds % 60;
+
+    if (hours > 0) {
+      return '${hours}:${minutes.toString().padLeft(2, '0')}:${secs.toString().padLeft(2, '0')}';
+    }
+    return '${minutes}:${secs.toString().padLeft(2, '0')}';
+  }
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    final chapters = audiobook?.chapters ?? [];
+    final currentChapterIndex = maProvider.getCurrentChapterIndex();
+
+    return Container(
+      color: backgroundColor,
+      child: Column(
+        children: [
+          // Header
+          Container(
+            padding: EdgeInsets.only(top: topPadding + 4, left: 4, right: 16),
+            child: Row(
+              children: [
+                IconButton(
+                  icon: Icon(Icons.arrow_back_rounded, color: textColor, size: IconSizes.md),
+                  onPressed: onClose,
+                  padding: Spacing.paddingAll12,
+                ),
+                const Spacer(),
+                Text(
+                  S.of(context)!.chapters,
+                  style: TextStyle(
+                    color: textColor,
+                    fontSize: 18,
+                    fontWeight: FontWeight.w600,
+                  ),
+                ),
+                const Spacer(),
+                // Placeholder for symmetry
+                const SizedBox(width: 48),
+              ],
+            ),
+          ),
+
+          // Chapters list
+          Expanded(
+            child: chapters.isEmpty
+                ? _buildEmptyState(context)
+                : _buildChaptersList(chapters, currentChapterIndex),
+          ),
+        ],
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
+  Widget _buildEmptyState(BuildContext context) {
+    return EmptyState.custom(
+      context: context,
+      icon: Icons.bookmark_outline_rounded,
+      title: S.of(context)!.noChapters,
+      subtitle: S.of(context)!.noChapterInfo,
+    );
+  }
+
+  Widget _buildChaptersList(List<Chapter> chapters, int currentChapterIndex) {
+    return ListView.builder(
+      padding: Spacing.paddingH8,
+      cacheExtent: 500,
+      addAutomaticKeepAlives: false,
+      addRepaintBoundaries: false,
+      itemCount: chapters.length,
+      itemBuilder: (context, index) {
+        final chapter = chapters[index];
+        final isCurrentChapter = index == currentChapterIndex;
+        final isPastChapter = index < currentChapterIndex;
+
+        return RepaintBoundary(
+          child: Opacity(
+            opacity: isPastChapter ? 0.5 : 1.0,
+            child: Container(
+              margin: EdgeInsets.symmetric(vertical: Spacing.xxs),
+              decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                color: isCurrentChapter ? primaryColor.withOpacity(0.15) : Colors.transparent,
+                borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(Radii.md),
+              ),
+              child: ListTile(
+                dense: true,
+                leading: Container(
+                  width: 44,
+                  height: 44,
+                  decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                    color: isCurrentChapter
+                        ? primaryColor.withOpacity(0.2)
+                        : textColor.withOpacity(0.1),
+                    borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(Radii.sm),
+                  ),
+                  child: Center(
+                    child: Text(
+                      '${index + 1}',
+                      style: TextStyle(
+                        color: isCurrentChapter ? primaryColor : textColor.withOpacity(0.6),
+                        fontSize: 14,
+                        fontWeight: FontWeight.w600,
+                      ),
+                    ),
+                  ),
+                ),
+                title: Text(
+                  chapter.title,
+                  style: TextStyle(
+                    color: isCurrentChapter ? primaryColor : textColor,
+                    fontSize: 14,
+                    fontWeight: isCurrentChapter ? FontWeight.w600 : FontWeight.normal,
+                  ),
+                  maxLines: 2,
+                  overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+                ),
+                subtitle: Text(
+                        _formatDuration(chapter.positionMs ~/ 1000),
+                        style: TextStyle(
+                          color: textColor.withOpacity(0.5),
+                          fontSize: 12,
+                        ),
+                      ),
+                trailing: isCurrentChapter
+                    ? Icon(Icons.play_arrow_rounded, color: primaryColor, size: 20)
+                    : null,
+                onTap: () => _seekToChapter(index),
+              ),
+            ),
+          ),
+        );
+      },
+    );
+  }
+
+  void _seekToChapter(int chapterIndex) {
+    final player = maProvider.selectedPlayer;
+    if (player == null || audiobook == null) return;
+
+    final chapters = audiobook!.chapters;
+    if (chapters == null || chapterIndex >= chapters.length) return;
+
+    final chapter = chapters[chapterIndex];
+    // Seek to the chapter's start position (positionMs is in milliseconds)
+    maProvider.seek(player.playerId, (chapter.positionMs / 1000).round());
+  }
+}

lib/widgets/player/device_selector_bar.dart

@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
-import '../../theme/design_tokens.dart';
+import '../../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
+import 'mini_player_content.dart';
 
 /// A compact device selector bar shown when no track is playing
 class DeviceSelectorBar extends StatelessWidget {
@@ -34,6 +35,8 @@ class DeviceSelectorBar extends StatelessWidget {
 
   @override
   Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    final swipeHint = hasMultiplePlayers ? S.of(context)!.swipeToSwitchDevice : null;
+
     return GestureDetector(
       onHorizontalDragStart: hasMultiplePlayers ? onHorizontalDragStart : null,
       onHorizontalDragUpdate: hasMultiplePlayers ? onHorizontalDragUpdate : null,
@@ -52,50 +55,19 @@ class DeviceSelectorBar extends StatelessWidget {
               children: [
                 // Peek player content (shows when dragging)
                 if (slideOffset.abs() > 0.01 && peekPlayer != null)
-                  _buildPeekContent(),
+                  _buildPeekContent(context, swipeHint),
 
                 // Current player content
-                Transform.translate(
-                  offset: Offset(slideOffset * width, 0),
-                  child: Padding(
-                    padding: Spacing.paddingH16,
-                    child: Row(
-                      children: [
-                        Icon(
-                          _getPlayerIcon(selectedPlayer.name),
-                          color: textColor,
-                          size: IconSizes.md,
-                        ),
-                        Spacing.hGap12,
-                        Expanded(
-                          child: Column(
-                            mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.center,
-                            crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
-                            children: [
-                              Text(
-                                selectedPlayer.name,
-                                style: TextStyle(
-                                  color: textColor,
-                                  fontSize: 16,
-                                  fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
-                                ),
-                                maxLines: 1,
-                                overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
-                              ),
-                              if (hasMultiplePlayers)
-                                Text(
-                                  'Swipe to switch device',
-                                  style: TextStyle(
-                                    color: textColor.withOpacity(0.6),
-                                    fontSize: 12,
-                                  ),
-                                ),
-                            ],
-                          ),
-                        ),
-                      ],
-                    ),
-                  ),
+                MiniPlayerContent(
+                  primaryText: selectedPlayer.name,
+                  secondaryText: swipeHint,
+                  imageUrl: null,
+                  playerName: selectedPlayer.name,
+                  backgroundColor: backgroundColor,
+                  textColor: textColor,
+                  width: width,
+                  slideOffset: slideOffset,
+                  isHint: swipeHint != null,
                 ),
               ],
             ),
@@ -106,7 +78,7 @@ class DeviceSelectorBar extends StatelessWidget {
   }
 
   /// Build peek player content that slides in from the edge
-  Widget _buildPeekContent() {
+  Widget _buildPeekContent(BuildContext context, String? swipeHint) {
     final isFromRight = slideOffset < 0;
     final peekProgress = slideOffset.abs();
 
@@ -117,61 +89,17 @@ class DeviceSelectorBar extends StatelessWidget {
 
     return Transform.translate(
       offset: Offset(peekBaseOffset, 0),
-      child: Padding(
-        padding: Spacing.paddingH16,
-        child: Row(
-          children: [
-            Icon(
-              _getPlayerIcon(peekPlayer.name),
-              color: textColor,
-              size: IconSizes.md,
-            ),
-            Spacing.hGap12,
-            Expanded(
-              child: Column(
-                mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.center,
-                crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
-                children: [
-                  Text(
-                    peekPlayer.name,
-                    style: TextStyle(
-                      color: textColor,
-                      fontSize: 16,
-                      fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
-                    ),
-                    maxLines: 1,
-                    overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
-                  ),
-                  if (hasMultiplePlayers)
-                    Text(
-                      'Swipe to switch device',
-                      style: TextStyle(
-                        color: textColor.withOpacity(0.6),
-                        fontSize: 12,
-                      ),
-                    ),
-                ],
-              ),
-            ),
-          ],
-        ),
+      child: MiniPlayerContent(
+        primaryText: peekPlayer.name,
+        secondaryText: swipeHint,
+        imageUrl: null,
+        playerName: peekPlayer.name,
+        backgroundColor: backgroundColor,
+        textColor: textColor,
+        width: width,
+        slideOffset: 0, // No additional slide - Transform handles positioning
+        isHint: swipeHint != null,
       ),
     );
   }
-
-  /// Get appropriate icon for player based on name
-  IconData _getPlayerIcon(String playerName) {
-    final nameLower = playerName.toLowerCase();
-    if (nameLower.contains('phone') || nameLower.contains('ensemble')) {
-      return Icons.phone_android_rounded;
-    } else if (nameLower.contains('group')) {
-      return Icons.speaker_group_rounded;
-    } else if (nameLower.contains('tv') || nameLower.contains('television')) {
-      return Icons.tv_rounded;
-    } else if (nameLower.contains('cast') || nameLower.contains('chromecast')) {
-      return Icons.cast_rounded;
-    } else {
-      return Icons.speaker_rounded;
-    }
-  }
 }

lib/widgets/player/mini_player_content.dart

@@ -0,0 +1,216 @@
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:cached_network_image/cached_network_image.dart';
+
+/// Shared constants for mini player layout
+class MiniPlayerLayout {
+  static const double height = 64.0;
+  static const double artSize = 64.0;
+  static const double textLeftOffset = 10.0; // Gap between art and text
+  static const double textLeft = artSize + textLeftOffset; // 74px
+  static const double primaryTop = 13.0;
+  static const double secondaryTop = 33.0;
+  static const double textRightPadding = 12.0;
+  static const double iconSize = 28.0;
+  static const double iconOpacity = 0.4;
+  static const double secondaryTextOpacity = 0.6;
+  static const double primaryFontSize = 16.0;
+  static const double secondaryFontSize = 14.0;
+  static const FontWeight primaryFontWeight = FontWeight.w500;
+}
+
+/// Unified mini player content widget used by:
+/// - DeviceSelectorBar (non-playing state)
+/// - ExpandablePlayer collapsed state (playing state)
+/// - Peek content during swipe gestures
+class MiniPlayerContent extends StatelessWidget {
+  /// Primary text line (track name or device name)
+  final String primaryText;
+
+  /// Secondary text line (artist name or "Swipe to switch device")
+  /// If null, primary text will be vertically centered
+  final String? secondaryText;
+
+  /// Album art URL - if null, shows device icon
+  final String? imageUrl;
+
+  /// Player name for icon selection when no image
+  final String playerName;
+
+  /// Background color for the content area
+  final Color backgroundColor;
+
+  /// Text color
+  final Color textColor;
+
+  /// Width of the content area
+  final double width;
+
+  /// Horizontal slide offset for swipe animation (-1 to 1)
+  final double slideOffset;
+
+  /// Whether secondary text is a hint (shows lightbulb icon)
+  final bool isHint;
+
+  /// Whether to show the progress bar overlay (for playing state)
+  final bool showProgress;
+
+  /// Progress value 0.0 to 1.0 (only used if showProgress is true)
+  final double progress;
+
+  const MiniPlayerContent({
+    super.key,
+    required this.primaryText,
+    this.secondaryText,
+    this.imageUrl,
+    required this.playerName,
+    required this.backgroundColor,
+    required this.textColor,
+    required this.width,
+    this.slideOffset = 0.0,
+    this.isHint = false,
+    this.showProgress = false,
+    this.progress = 0.0,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    final hasSecondaryLine = secondaryText != null && secondaryText!.isNotEmpty;
+    final slidePixels = slideOffset * width;
+
+    // Calculate text width (leaves room for right padding)
+    final textWidth = width - MiniPlayerLayout.textLeft - MiniPlayerLayout.textRightPadding;
+
+    // Darkened background for icon area (matches DeviceSelectorBar)
+    final iconAreaBackground = Color.lerp(backgroundColor, Colors.black, 0.15)!;
+
+    return SizedBox(
+      width: width,
+      height: MiniPlayerLayout.height,
+      child: Stack(
+        clipBehavior: Clip.hardEdge,
+        children: [
+          // Progress bar background (only for playing state)
+          if (showProgress && progress > 0)
+            Positioned(
+              left: MiniPlayerLayout.artSize + slidePixels,
+              top: 0,
+              bottom: 0,
+              width: (width - MiniPlayerLayout.artSize) * progress,
+              child: Container(color: backgroundColor),
+            ),
+
+          // Art / Icon area
+          Positioned(
+            left: slidePixels,
+            top: 0,
+            child: SizedBox(
+              width: MiniPlayerLayout.artSize,
+              height: MiniPlayerLayout.artSize,
+              child: imageUrl != null
+                  ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                      imageUrl: imageUrl!,
+                      fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                      memCacheWidth: 256,
+                      memCacheHeight: 256,
+                      fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                      fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                      placeholder: (_, __) => _buildIconArea(iconAreaBackground),
+                      errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => _buildIconArea(iconAreaBackground),
+                    )
+                  : _buildIconArea(iconAreaBackground),
+            ),
+          ),
+
+          // Primary text line
+          Positioned(
+            left: MiniPlayerLayout.textLeft + slidePixels,
+            top: hasSecondaryLine
+                ? MiniPlayerLayout.primaryTop
+                : (MiniPlayerLayout.height - MiniPlayerLayout.primaryFontSize) / 2,
+            right: MiniPlayerLayout.textRightPadding - slidePixels,
+            child: Text(
+              primaryText,
+              style: TextStyle(
+                color: textColor,
+                fontSize: MiniPlayerLayout.primaryFontSize,
+                fontWeight: MiniPlayerLayout.primaryFontWeight,
+              ),
+              maxLines: 1,
+              overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+            ),
+          ),
+
+          // Secondary text line (with optional hint icon)
+          if (hasSecondaryLine)
+            Positioned(
+              left: MiniPlayerLayout.textLeft + slidePixels,
+              top: MiniPlayerLayout.secondaryTop,
+              right: MiniPlayerLayout.textRightPadding - slidePixels,
+              child: isHint
+                  ? Row(
+                      mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
+                      children: [
+                        Icon(
+                          Icons.lightbulb_outline,
+                          size: 14,
+                          color: textColor.withOpacity(MiniPlayerLayout.secondaryTextOpacity),
+                        ),
+                        const SizedBox(width: 4),
+                        Flexible(
+                          child: Text(
+                            secondaryText!,
+                            style: TextStyle(
+                              color: textColor.withOpacity(MiniPlayerLayout.secondaryTextOpacity),
+                              fontSize: MiniPlayerLayout.secondaryFontSize,
+                            ),
+                            maxLines: 1,
+                            overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+                          ),
+                        ),
+                      ],
+                    )
+                  : Text(
+                      secondaryText!,
+                      style: TextStyle(
+                        color: textColor.withOpacity(MiniPlayerLayout.secondaryTextOpacity),
+                        fontSize: MiniPlayerLayout.secondaryFontSize,
+                      ),
+                      maxLines: 1,
+                      overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+                    ),
+            ),
+        ],
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
+  /// Build the icon area with device-appropriate icon
+  Widget _buildIconArea(Color background) {
+    return Container(
+      color: background,
+      child: Center(
+        child: Icon(
+          _getPlayerIcon(playerName),
+          color: textColor.withOpacity(MiniPlayerLayout.iconOpacity),
+          size: MiniPlayerLayout.iconSize,
+        ),
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
+  /// Get appropriate icon based on player name
+  static IconData _getPlayerIcon(String playerName) {
+    final nameLower = playerName.toLowerCase();
+    if (nameLower.contains('phone') || nameLower.contains('ensemble') || nameLower.contains('mobile')) {
+      return Icons.phone_android_rounded;
+    } else if (nameLower.contains('group') || nameLower.contains('sync') || nameLower.contains('all')) {
+      return Icons.speaker_group_rounded;
+    } else if (nameLower.contains('tv') || nameLower.contains('television')) {
+      return Icons.tv_rounded;
+    } else if (nameLower.contains('cast') || nameLower.contains('chromecast')) {
+      return Icons.cast_rounded;
+    } else {
+      return Icons.speaker_rounded;
+    }
+  }
+}

lib/widgets/player/player_card.dart

@@ -0,0 +1,244 @@
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:cached_network_image/cached_network_image.dart';
+import '../../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
+import '../../theme/design_tokens.dart';
+import '../../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
+
+/// A player card that matches the mini player's visual style.
+/// Used in the player reveal overlay when swiping down or tapping the device button.
+class PlayerCard extends StatelessWidget {
+  final dynamic player;
+  final dynamic trackInfo;
+  final String? albumArtUrl;
+  final bool isSelected;
+  final bool isPlaying;
+  final bool isGrouped;
+  final Color backgroundColor;
+  final Color textColor;
+  final VoidCallback onTap;
+  final VoidCallback? onLongPress;
+  final VoidCallback? onPlayPause;
+  final VoidCallback? onSkipNext;
+  final VoidCallback? onPower;
+
+  // Pastel yellow for grouped players
+  static const Color groupBorderColor = Color(0xFFFFF59D);
+
+  const PlayerCard({
+    super.key,
+    required this.player,
+    this.trackInfo,
+    this.albumArtUrl,
+    required this.isSelected,
+    required this.isPlaying,
+    this.isGrouped = false,
+    required this.backgroundColor,
+    required this.textColor,
+    required this.onTap,
+    this.onLongPress,
+    this.onPlayPause,
+    this.onSkipNext,
+    this.onPower,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    // Match mini player dimensions
+    const double cardHeight = Dimensions.miniPlayerHeight; // 64px
+    const double artSize = cardHeight;
+    const double borderRadius = Radii.xl; // 16px - same as mini player
+
+    return GestureDetector(
+      onTap: onTap,
+      onLongPress: onLongPress,
+      child: Container(
+        height: cardHeight,
+        decoration: BoxDecoration(
+          color: backgroundColor,
+          borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(borderRadius),
+          border: isGrouped
+              ? Border.all(color: groupBorderColor, width: 1.5)
+              : null,
+          boxShadow: [
+            BoxShadow(
+              color: Colors.black.withOpacity(0.2),
+              blurRadius: 8,
+              offset: const Offset(0, 2),
+            ),
+          ],
+        ),
+        clipBehavior: Clip.antiAlias,
+        child: Row(
+          children: [
+            // Album art or speaker icon - same size for consistent text alignment
+            SizedBox(
+              width: artSize,
+              height: artSize,
+              child: albumArtUrl != null
+                  ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                      imageUrl: albumArtUrl!,
+                      fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                      memCacheWidth: 128,
+                      memCacheHeight: 128,
+                      fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                      fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                      placeholder: (_, __) => _buildSpeakerIcon(),
+                      errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => _buildSpeakerIcon(),
+                    )
+                  : _buildSpeakerIcon(),
+            ),
+
+            // Player info
+            Expanded(
+              child: Padding(
+                padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 12),
+                child: Column(
+                  mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.center,
+                  crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
+                  children: [
+                    // Player name
+                    Row(
+                      children: [
+                        // Status indicator
+                        Container(
+                          width: 8,
+                          height: 8,
+                          margin: const EdgeInsets.only(right: 8),
+                          decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                            shape: BoxShape.circle,
+                            color: _getStatusColor(),
+                          ),
+                        ),
+                        Expanded(
+                          child: Text(
+                            player.name,
+                            style: TextStyle(
+                              color: textColor,
+                              fontSize: 16,
+                              fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
+                              fontFamily: 'Roboto',
+                              decoration: TextDecoration.none,
+                            ),
+                            maxLines: 1,
+                            overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+                          ),
+                        ),
+                      ],
+                    ),
+                    const SizedBox(height: 2),
+                    // Track name or status
+                    Text(
+                      _getSubtitle(context),
+                      style: TextStyle(
+                        color: textColor.withOpacity(0.6),
+                        fontSize: 14,
+                        fontFamily: 'Roboto',
+                        decoration: TextDecoration.none,
+                      ),
+                      maxLines: 1,
+                      overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+                    ),
+                  ],
+                ),
+              ),
+            ),
+
+            // Transport controls - compact sizing to align with mini player
+            // Play/Pause and Next only shown when powered with content
+            if (player.available && player.powered && trackInfo != null) ...[
+              // Play/Pause - slight nudge right
+              Transform.translate(
+                offset: const Offset(3, 0),
+                child: SizedBox(
+                  width: 28,
+                  height: 28,
+                  child: IconButton(
+                    icon: Icon(
+                      isPlaying ? Icons.pause_rounded : Icons.play_arrow_rounded,
+                      color: textColor,
+                      size: 28,
+                    ),
+                    onPressed: onPlayPause,
+                    padding: EdgeInsets.zero,
+                  ),
+                ),
+              ),
+              // Skip next - nudged right to close gap with power
+              Transform.translate(
+                offset: const Offset(6, 0),
+                child: IconButton(
+                  icon: Icon(
+                    Icons.skip_next_rounded,
+                    color: textColor,
+                    size: 28,
+                  ),
+                  onPressed: onSkipNext,
+                  padding: EdgeInsets.zero,
+                  constraints: const BoxConstraints(),
+                ),
+              ),
+            ],
+            // Power button - smallest
+            if (player.available)
+              IconButton(
+                icon: Icon(
+                  Icons.power_settings_new_rounded,
+                  color: player.powered ? textColor : textColor.withOpacity(0.5),
+                  size: 20,
+                ),
+                onPressed: onPower,
+                padding: EdgeInsets.zero,
+                constraints: const BoxConstraints(),
+              ),
+
+            const SizedBox(width: 4),
+          ],
+        ),
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
+  Widget _buildSpeakerIcon() {
+    // Darker shade of the card background to match album art square
+    final iconBgColor = Color.lerp(backgroundColor, Colors.black, 0.15)!;
+    return Container(
+      color: iconBgColor,
+      child: Center(
+        child: Icon(
+          Icons.speaker_rounded,
+          color: textColor.withOpacity(0.4),
+          size: 28,
+        ),
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
+  Color _getStatusColor() {
+    if (!player.available) {
+      return Colors.grey.withOpacity(0.5);
+    }
+    if (!player.powered) {
+      return Colors.grey;
+    }
+    if (isPlaying) {
+      return Colors.green;
+    }
+    if (trackInfo != null) {
+      return Colors.orange; // Has content but paused
+    }
+    return Colors.grey.shade400; // Idle
+  }
+
+  String _getSubtitle(BuildContext context) {
+    if (!player.available) {
+      return S.of(context)!.playerStateUnavailable;
+    }
+    if (!player.powered) {
+      return S.of(context)!.playerStateOff;
+    }
+    if (trackInfo != null) {
+      return trackInfo.name ?? S.of(context)!.playerStateIdle;
+    }
+    return S.of(context)!.playerStateIdle;
+  }
+}

lib/widgets/player/player_controls.dart

@@ -55,15 +55,14 @@ class PlayerControls extends StatelessWidget {
       mainAxisAlignment: isExpanded ? MainAxisAlignment.center : MainAxisAlignment.end,
       children: [
         // Shuffle (expanded only)
-        if (isExpanded)
-          Opacity(
-            opacity: expandedElementsOpacity,
-            child: _buildSecondaryButton(
+        // GPU PERF: Use color alpha instead of Opacity to avoid saveLayer
+        if (isExpanded && expandedElementsOpacity > 0.1)
+          _buildSecondaryButton(
             icon: Icons.shuffle_rounded,
-              color: shuffle == true ? primaryColor : textColor.withOpacity(0.5),
+            color: (shuffle == true ? primaryColor : textColor.withOpacity(0.5))
+                .withOpacity(expandedElementsOpacity),
             onPressed: isLoadingQueue ? null : onToggleShuffle,
           ),
-          ),
         if (isExpanded) SizedBox(width: _lerpDouble(0, 20, t)),
 
         // Previous
@@ -90,18 +89,17 @@ class PlayerControls extends StatelessWidget {
         ),
 
         // Repeat (expanded only)
+        // GPU PERF: Use color alpha instead of Opacity to avoid saveLayer
         if (isExpanded) SizedBox(width: _lerpDouble(0, 20, t)),
-        if (isExpanded)
-          Opacity(
-            opacity: expandedElementsOpacity,
-            child: _buildSecondaryButton(
+        if (isExpanded && expandedElementsOpacity > 0.1)
+          _buildSecondaryButton(
             icon: repeatMode == 'one' ? Icons.repeat_one_rounded : Icons.repeat_rounded,
-              color: repeatMode != null && repeatMode != 'off'
+            color: (repeatMode != null && repeatMode != 'off'
                     ? primaryColor
-                  : textColor.withOpacity(0.5),
+                    : textColor.withOpacity(0.5))
+                .withOpacity(expandedElementsOpacity),
             onPressed: isLoadingQueue ? null : onCycleRepeat,
           ),
-          ),
       ],
     );
   }

lib/widgets/player/player_reveal_overlay.dart

@@ -0,0 +1,377 @@
+import 'dart:async';
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
+import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
+import '../../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
+import '../../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
+import '../../services/settings_service.dart';
+import '../../theme/design_tokens.dart';
+import '../../theme/theme_provider.dart';
+import '../../theme/palette_helper.dart';
+import '../../constants/timings.dart';
+import '../global_player_overlay.dart';
+import 'player_card.dart';
+
+/// Overlay that reveals all available players with a staggered slide-up animation.
+/// Triggered by swiping down on the mini player or tapping the device button.
+class PlayerRevealOverlay extends StatefulWidget {
+  final VoidCallback onDismiss;
+  final double miniPlayerBottom; // Bottom position of mini player
+  final double miniPlayerHeight;
+  final bool showOnboardingHints; // Show additional hints for first-time users
+
+  const PlayerRevealOverlay({
+    super.key,
+    required this.onDismiss,
+    required this.miniPlayerBottom,
+    required this.miniPlayerHeight,
+    this.showOnboardingHints = false,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  State<PlayerRevealOverlay> createState() => PlayerRevealOverlayState();
+}
+
+class PlayerRevealOverlayState extends State<PlayerRevealOverlay>
+    with TickerProviderStateMixin {
+  late AnimationController _revealController;
+  late Animation<double> _revealAnimation;
+  late Animation<double> _backdropAnimation;
+
+  Timer? _refreshTimer;
+
+  // Track vertical drag for dismissal
+  double _dragOffset = 0;
+  bool _isDragging = false;
+
+  // Cache extracted colors per player for per-device accent colors
+  final Map<String, ColorScheme?> _playerColors = {};
+
+  // Hint system
+  bool _showHints = true;
+
+  @override
+  void initState() {
+    super.initState();
+
+    // Load hint settings
+    SettingsService.getShowHints().then((value) {
+      if (mounted) setState(() => _showHints = value);
+    });
+
+    _revealController = AnimationController(
+      vsync: this,
+    );
+
+    // Quick smooth animation with subtle overshoot
+    _revealAnimation = CurvedAnimation(
+      parent: _revealController,
+      curve: Curves.easeOutCubic,
+      reverseCurve: Curves.easeInCubic,
+    );
+
+    _backdropAnimation = CurvedAnimation(
+      parent: _revealController,
+      curve: const Interval(0.0, 0.4, curve: Curves.easeOut),
+    );
+
+    // Preload all player track info and extract colors
+    _preloadColorsForPlayers();
+
+    // Start reveal animation
+    _revealController.duration = const Duration(milliseconds: 200);
+    _revealController.forward();
+
+    // Auto-refresh player data
+    _refreshTimer = Timer.periodic(Timings.playerPollingInterval, (_) {
+      if (mounted) {
+        final provider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+        provider.refreshPlayers();
+        provider.preloadAllPlayerTracks().then((_) => _preloadColorsForPlayers());
+      }
+    });
+  }
+
+  /// Extract accent colors from album art for each player
+  Future<void> _preloadColorsForPlayers() async {
+    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    final isDark = Theme.of(context).brightness == Brightness.dark;
+
+    await maProvider.preloadAllPlayerTracks();
+
+    final players = maProvider.availablePlayers;
+    for (final player in players) {
+      if (_playerColors.containsKey(player.playerId)) continue;
+
+      final track = maProvider.getCachedTrackForPlayer(player.playerId);
+      if (track == null) continue;
+
+      final imageUrl = maProvider.getImageUrl(track, size: 128);
+      if (imageUrl == null) continue;
+
+      try {
+        final imageProvider = NetworkImage(imageUrl);
+        final schemes = await PaletteHelper.extractColorSchemes(imageProvider);
+        if (mounted && schemes != null) {
+          final colorScheme = isDark ? schemes.$2 : schemes.$1;
+          setState(() {
+            _playerColors[player.playerId] = colorScheme;
+          });
+        }
+      } catch (_) {
+        // Ignore color extraction errors
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    _revealController.dispose();
+    _refreshTimer?.cancel();
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+
+  /// Animate reveal (called from parent)
+  void reveal() {
+    _revealController.duration = const Duration(milliseconds: 200);
+    _revealController.forward();
+  }
+
+  /// Animate dismissal and call callback when done
+  void dismiss() {
+    // Trigger single bounce on mini player when cards are ~70% collapsed
+    // This creates the effect of cards "landing" on the mini player
+    bool bounceFired = false;
+    void checkBounce() {
+      if (!bounceFired && _revealController.value < 0.3) {
+        bounceFired = true;
+        GlobalPlayerOverlay.triggerBounce();
+      }
+    }
+
+    _revealController.duration = const Duration(milliseconds: 150);
+    _revealController.addListener(checkBounce);
+    _revealController.reverse().then((_) {
+      _revealController.removeListener(checkBounce);
+      widget.onDismiss();
+    });
+  }
+
+  void _handleVerticalDragUpdate(DragUpdateDetails details) {
+    setState(() {
+      _isDragging = true;
+      // Negate delta so swipe down = cards move down (toward dismissal)
+      _dragOffset -= details.primaryDelta ?? 0;
+      // Clamp: allow moving down (positive) freely, limit moving up to 20px
+      _dragOffset = _dragOffset.clamp(-20.0, double.infinity);
+    });
+  }
+
+  void _handleVerticalDragEnd(DragEndDetails details) {
+    final velocity = details.primaryVelocity ?? 0;
+
+    // Dismiss if dragged down enough or with enough velocity
+    if (_dragOffset > 100 || velocity > 500) {
+      HapticFeedback.lightImpact();
+      // Reset drag offset before dismiss so animation starts from correct position
+      setState(() {
+        _isDragging = false;
+        _dragOffset = 0;
+      });
+      dismiss();
+    } else {
+      // Spring back
+      setState(() {
+        _isDragging = false;
+        _dragOffset = 0;
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    final themeProvider = context.watch<ThemeProvider>();
+    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+    final isDark = Theme.of(context).brightness == Brightness.dark;
+
+    // Back gesture is handled at GlobalPlayerOverlay level
+    return Consumer<MusicAssistantProvider>(
+      builder: (context, maProvider, child) {
+        final allPlayers = maProvider.availablePlayers;
+        final selectedPlayer = maProvider.selectedPlayer;
+        final currentTrack = maProvider.currentTrack;
+
+        // Filter out the selected player - it's already shown in the mini player
+        final players = allPlayers
+            .where((p) => p.playerId != selectedPlayer?.playerId)
+            .toList();
+
+        // Default card colors - used when player doesn't have extracted colors
+        final defaultBgColor = colorScheme.primaryContainer;
+        final defaultTextColor = colorScheme.onPrimaryContainer;
+
+        // Calculate total stack height for animation
+        const cardHeight = 64.0;
+        const cardSpacing = 12.0;
+        final totalStackHeight = players.length * cardHeight + (players.length - 1) * cardSpacing;
+
+        return AnimatedBuilder(
+          animation: _revealAnimation,
+          builder: (context, child) {
+            final t = _revealAnimation.value;
+
+            return Stack(
+              children: [
+                // Backdrop - tap to dismiss (darkness handled by GlobalPlayerOverlay)
+                Positioned.fill(
+                  child: GestureDetector(
+                    onTap: dismiss,
+                    behavior: HitTestBehavior.opaque,
+                    child: const SizedBox.expand(),
+                  ),
+                ),
+
+                // Player cards - positioned above mini player
+                Positioned(
+                  left: 12,
+                  right: 12,
+                  bottom: widget.miniPlayerBottom + widget.miniPlayerHeight + 8 - _dragOffset,
+                  child: GestureDetector(
+                    onVerticalDragUpdate: _handleVerticalDragUpdate,
+                    onVerticalDragEnd: _handleVerticalDragEnd,
+                    child: Column(
+                      mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
+                      children: [
+                        // Hint above player list - different for onboarding vs regular use
+                        // Onboarding: show first-time hint (how to select)
+                        // Regular: show sync hint (tap and hold to sync)
+                        if (players.isNotEmpty && (_showHints || widget.showOnboardingHints))
+                          Builder(
+                            builder: (context) {
+                              // Calculate slide offset to match the topmost card
+                              const baseOffset = 80.0;
+                              final hintDistanceToTravel = baseOffset + (players.length * (cardHeight + cardSpacing));
+                              final hintSlideOffset = hintDistanceToTravel * (1.0 - t);
+
+                              // Show different hint for onboarding vs regular use
+                              final isOnboarding = widget.showOnboardingHints;
+                              final hintText = isOnboarding
+                                  ? S.of(context)!.selectPlayerHint
+                                  : S.of(context)!.holdToSync;
+
+                              return Transform.translate(
+                                offset: Offset(0, hintSlideOffset),
+                                child: Padding(
+                                  padding: const EdgeInsets.only(bottom: 12),
+                                  child: Material(
+                                    type: MaterialType.transparency,
+                                    child: Row(
+                                      mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
+                                      children: [
+                                        Icon(
+                                          isOnboarding ? Icons.touch_app_outlined : Icons.lightbulb_outline,
+                                          size: 18,
+                                          color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.7),
+                                        ),
+                                        const SizedBox(width: 6),
+                                        Text(
+                                          hintText,
+                                          style: TextStyle(
+                                            color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.7),
+                                            fontSize: 16,
+                                            fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
+                                          ),
+                                        ),
+                                      ],
+                                    ),
+                                  ),
+                                ),
+                              );
+                            },
+                          ),
+                        // Build player cards - all slide from behind mini player
+                        ...List.generate(players.length, (index) {
+                          final player = players[index];
+                          final isPlaying = player.state == 'playing';
+
+                          // Get track info for this player
+                          final playerTrack = maProvider.getCachedTrackForPlayer(player.playerId);
+
+                          // Get album art URL - use track directly like mini player does
+                          String? albumArtUrl;
+                          if (playerTrack != null && player.available && player.powered) {
+                            albumArtUrl = maProvider.getImageUrl(playerTrack, size: 128);
+                          }
+
+                          // Use per-player colors if available, otherwise use defaults
+                          final playerColorScheme = _playerColors[player.playerId];
+                          final cardBgColor = playerColorScheme?.primaryContainer ?? defaultBgColor;
+                          final cardTextColor = playerColorScheme?.onPrimaryContainer ?? defaultTextColor;
+
+                          // Animation: all cards start hidden behind mini player
+                          // and fan out to their final positions with spring physics
+                          const baseOffset = 80.0;
+                          final reverseIndex = players.length - 1 - index;
+                          final distanceToTravel = baseOffset + (reverseIndex * (cardHeight + cardSpacing));
+
+                          // Use the elastic animation value directly (already has bounce)
+                          final slideOffset = distanceToTravel * (1.0 - t);
+
+                          return Transform.translate(
+                            offset: Offset(0, slideOffset),
+                            child: Padding(
+                              padding: const EdgeInsets.only(bottom: 12),
+                              child: PlayerCard(
+                                player: player,
+                                trackInfo: playerTrack,
+                                albumArtUrl: albumArtUrl,
+                                isSelected: false,
+                                isPlaying: isPlaying,
+                                isGrouped: player.isGrouped,
+                                backgroundColor: cardBgColor,
+                                textColor: cardTextColor,
+                                onTap: () {
+                                  HapticFeedback.mediumImpact();
+                                  maProvider.selectPlayer(player);
+                                  dismiss();
+                                },
+                                onLongPress: () {
+                                  HapticFeedback.mediumImpact();
+                                  debugPrint('🔗 Long-press on ${player.name} (${player.playerId})');
+                                  ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+                                    SnackBar(
+                                      content: Text('Syncing ${player.name}...'),
+                                      duration: const Duration(seconds: 2),
+                                    ),
+                                  );
+                                  maProvider.togglePlayerSync(player.playerId);
+                                },
+                                onPlayPause: () {
+                                  if (isPlaying) {
+                                    maProvider.pausePlayer(player.playerId);
+                                  } else {
+                                    maProvider.resumePlayer(player.playerId);
+                                  }
+                                },
+                                onSkipNext: () {
+                                  maProvider.nextTrack(player.playerId);
+                                },
+                                onPower: () {
+                                  maProvider.togglePower(player.playerId);
+                                },
+                              ),
+                            ),
+                          );
+                        }),
+                      ],
+                    ),
+                  ),
+                ),
+              ],
+            );
+          },
+        );
+      },
+    );
+  }
+}

lib/widgets/player/player_widgets.dart

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 /// Player widget components extracted from expandable_player.dart
 library player_widgets;
 
+export 'chapters_panel.dart';
 export 'device_selector_bar.dart';
 export 'player_controls.dart';
 export 'queue_panel.dart';

lib/widgets/player/queue_panel.dart

@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ class QueuePanel extends StatelessWidget {
             child: isLoading
                 ? Center(child: CircularProgressIndicator(color: primaryColor))
                 : queue == null || queue!.items.isEmpty
-                    ? _buildEmptyState()
+                    ? _buildEmptyState(context)
                     : _buildQueueList(),
           ),
         ],
@@ -78,8 +78,8 @@ class QueuePanel extends StatelessWidget {
     );
   }
 
-  Widget _buildEmptyState() {
-    return EmptyState.queue();
+  Widget _buildEmptyState(BuildContext context) {
+    return EmptyState.queue(context: context);
   }
 
   Widget _buildQueueList() {
@@ -118,6 +118,11 @@ class QueuePanel extends StatelessWidget {
                       ? CachedNetworkImage(
                           imageUrl: imageUrl,
                           fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                          // PERF: 4x cache size for 44x44 display, zero fade for scrolling
+                          memCacheWidth: 176,
+                          memCacheHeight: 176,
+                          fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                          fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
                           placeholder: (context, url) => Container(
                             color: textColor.withOpacity(0.1),
                             child: Icon(Icons.music_note, color: textColor.withOpacity(0.3), size: 20),

lib/widgets/player_selector.dart

@@ -1,9 +1,11 @@
 import 'dart:async';
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
 import 'package:material_design_icons_flutter/material_design_icons_flutter.dart';
 import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
 import 'package:cached_network_image/cached_network_image.dart';
 import '../constants/timings.dart';
+import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import 'global_player_overlay.dart'; // For isPlayerExpanded and collapsePlayer
 
@@ -17,8 +19,27 @@ class PlayerSelector extends StatelessWidget {
     final availablePlayers = maProvider.availablePlayers;
     final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
 
+    // Count players that are currently playing (excluding selected player)
+    // User already sees if selected player is playing, badge shows "other" activity
+    final selectedPlayerId = selectedPlayer?.playerId;
+    final playingCount = availablePlayers
+        .where((p) => p.state == 'playing' && p.playerId != selectedPlayerId)
+        .length;
+
     return Padding(
       padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 8.0),
+      child: Badge(
+        isLabelVisible: playingCount > 0,
+        backgroundColor: colorScheme.tertiary,
+        textColor: colorScheme.onTertiary,
+        label: Text(
+          playingCount.toString(),
+          style: TextStyle(
+            fontWeight: FontWeight.w900,
+            fontSize: 11,
+            color: colorScheme.onTertiary,
+          ),
+        ),
         child: Material(
           color: colorScheme.primaryContainer,
           borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
@@ -55,6 +76,7 @@ class PlayerSelector extends StatelessWidget {
             ),
           ),
         ),
+      ),
     );
   }
 
@@ -63,27 +85,8 @@ class PlayerSelector extends StatelessWidget {
     MusicAssistantProvider provider,
     List players,
   ) {
-    // Collapse player if expanded before showing sheet
-    if (GlobalPlayerOverlay.isPlayerExpanded) {
-      GlobalPlayerOverlay.collapsePlayer();
-    }
-
-    // Slide mini player down out of the way
-    GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
-
-    // Show the bottom sheet
-    showModalBottomSheet(
-      context: context,
-      backgroundColor: Colors.transparent,
-      isScrollControlled: true,
-      isDismissible: true,
-      builder: (context) {
-        return _PlayerSelectorSheet();
-      },
-    ).whenComplete(() {
-      // Slide mini player back up when sheet is dismissed
-      GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
-    });
+    // Use the new player reveal animation
+    GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayerReveal();
   }
 }
 
@@ -182,7 +185,7 @@ class _PlayerSelectorSheetState extends State<_PlayerSelectorSheet> {
                       child: currentPlayers.isEmpty
                           ? Center(
                               child: Text(
-                                'No players available',
+                                S.of(context)!.noPlayersAvailable,
                                 style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.54)),
                               ),
                             )
@@ -199,23 +202,34 @@ class _PlayerSelectorSheetState extends State<_PlayerSelectorSheet> {
                               // but still have track info - treat as "has content" for display
                               final isIdle = player.state == 'idle';
 
+                              // Check for external source (optical, Spotify, etc.)
+                              final isExternalSource = player.isExternalSource;
+
                               // Get track info - use current track for selected player, cache for others
-                              final playerTrack = isSelected
+                              // Skip track info for external sources
+                              final playerTrack = isExternalSource
+                                  ? null
+                                  : (isSelected
                                       ? currentTrack
-                                  : maProvider.getCachedTrackForPlayer(player.playerId);
+                                      : maProvider.getCachedTrackForPlayer(player.playerId));
 
-                              // Player has content if playing, paused, or idle with cached track
-                              final hasContent = isPlaying || isPaused || (isIdle && playerTrack != null);
+                              // Player has content if playing, paused, or idle with cached track (but not external source)
+                              final hasContent = !isExternalSource && (isPlaying || isPaused || (isIdle && playerTrack != null));
 
-                              // Get album art for any player with content
+                              // Get album art for any player with content (skip for external source)
                               String? albumArtUrl;
-                              if (playerTrack != null && isOn && hasContent) {
+                              if (!isExternalSource && playerTrack != null && isOn && hasContent) {
                                 albumArtUrl = maProvider.getImageUrl(
                                   playerTrack.album ?? playerTrack,
                                   size: 128,
                                 );
                               }
 
+                              // Check if this player is part of a sync group
+                              final isGrouped = player.isGrouped;
+                              // Pastel yellow for grouped players
+                              const groupBorderColor = Color(0xFFFFF59D);
+
                               return Padding(
                                 padding: const EdgeInsets.only(bottom: 8),
                                 child: InkWell(
@@ -223,6 +237,23 @@ class _PlayerSelectorSheetState extends State<_PlayerSelectorSheet> {
                                     maProvider.selectPlayer(player);
                                     Navigator.pop(context);
                                   },
+                                  onLongPress: () {
+                                    // Haptic feedback for sync action
+                                    HapticFeedback.mediumImpact();
+
+                                    // Show snackbar for visual feedback
+                                    ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+                                      SnackBar(
+                                        content: Text('Syncing ${player.name}...'),
+                                        duration: const Duration(seconds: 2),
+                                      ),
+                                    );
+
+                                    // Long-press to sync/unsync player
+                                    debugPrint('🔗 Long-press on ${player.name} (${player.playerId})');
+                                    debugPrint('🔗 Player isGrouped: ${player.isGrouped}, groupMembers: ${player.groupMembers}');
+                                    maProvider.togglePlayerSync(player.playerId);
+                                  },
                                   borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(16),
                                   child: Container(
                                     height: 72,
@@ -231,6 +262,9 @@ class _PlayerSelectorSheetState extends State<_PlayerSelectorSheet> {
                                           ? colorScheme.primary.withOpacity(0.15)
                                           : colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
                                       borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(16),
+                                      border: isGrouped
+                                          ? Border.all(color: groupBorderColor, width: 1.5)
+                                          : null,
                                     ),
                                     child: Row(
                                       children: [
@@ -293,6 +327,8 @@ class _PlayerSelectorSheetState extends State<_PlayerSelectorSheet> {
                                                           ? colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.24)
                                                           : !isOn
                                                               ? colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.3)
+                                                              : isExternalSource
+                                                                  ? Colors.cyan // external source (optical, Spotify, etc.)
                                                                   : isPlaying
                                                                       ? Colors.green
                                                                       : hasContent
@@ -304,12 +340,14 @@ class _PlayerSelectorSheetState extends State<_PlayerSelectorSheet> {
                                                   Expanded(
                                                     child: Text(
                                                       !player.available
-                                                          ? 'Unavailable'
+                                                          ? S.of(context)!.playerStateUnavailable
                                                           : !isOn
-                                                              ? 'Off'
+                                                              ? S.of(context)!.playerStateOff
+                                                              : isExternalSource
+                                                                  ? S.of(context)!.playerStateExternalSource
                                                                   : hasContent && playerTrack != null
                                                                       ? playerTrack.name
-                                                                  : 'Idle',
+                                                                      : S.of(context)!.playerStateIdle,
                                                       style: TextStyle(
                                                         color: player.available
                                                             ? colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant
@@ -320,6 +358,35 @@ class _PlayerSelectorSheetState extends State<_PlayerSelectorSheet> {
                                                       overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
                                                     ),
                                                   ),
+                                                  if (isGrouped) ...[
+                                                    const SizedBox(width: 8),
+                                                    Container(
+                                                      padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 6, vertical: 2),
+                                                      decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                                                        color: groupBorderColor.withOpacity(0.3),
+                                                        borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(4),
+                                                      ),
+                                                      child: Row(
+                                                        mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
+                                                        children: [
+                                                          Icon(
+                                                            Icons.link_rounded,
+                                                            size: 10,
+                                                            color: Colors.amber.shade800,
+                                                          ),
+                                                          const SizedBox(width: 3),
+                                                          Text(
+                                                            'Synced',
+                                                            style: TextStyle(
+                                                              color: Colors.amber.shade800,
+                                                              fontSize: 10,
+                                                              fontWeight: FontWeight.w600,
+                                                            ),
+                                                          ),
+                                                        ],
+                                                      ),
+                                                    ),
+                                                  ],
                                                   if (isSelected) ...[
                                                     const SizedBox(width: 8),
                                                     Container(
@@ -329,7 +396,7 @@ class _PlayerSelectorSheetState extends State<_PlayerSelectorSheet> {
                                                         borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(4),
                                                       ),
                                                       child: Text(
-                                                        'Selected',
+                                                        S.of(context)!.playerSelected,
                                                         style: TextStyle(
                                                           color: colorScheme.primary,
                                                           fontSize: 10,
@@ -343,8 +410,8 @@ class _PlayerSelectorSheetState extends State<_PlayerSelectorSheet> {
                                             ],
                                           ),
                                         ),
-                                        // Play/Pause button
-                                        if (player.available && isOn)
+                                        // Play/Pause button (hidden for external sources - controls don't work)
+                                        if (player.available && isOn && !isExternalSource)
                                           IconButton(
                                             icon: Icon(
                                               isPlaying ? Icons.pause_rounded : Icons.play_arrow_rounded,

lib/widgets/series_row.dart

@@ -0,0 +1,496 @@
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
+import 'package:cached_network_image/cached_network_image.dart';
+import 'package:palette_generator/palette_generator.dart';
+import '../models/media_item.dart';
+import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
+import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
+import '../screens/audiobook_series_screen.dart';
+import '../utils/page_transitions.dart';
+
+class SeriesRow extends StatefulWidget {
+  final String title;
+  final Future<List<AudiobookSeries>> Function() loadSeries;
+  final double? rowHeight;
+
+  const SeriesRow({
+    super.key,
+    required this.title,
+    required this.loadSeries,
+    this.rowHeight,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  State<SeriesRow> createState() => _SeriesRowState();
+}
+
+class _SeriesRowState extends State<SeriesRow> with AutomaticKeepAliveClientMixin {
+  late Future<List<AudiobookSeries>> _seriesFuture;
+  List<AudiobookSeries>? _cachedSeries;
+  bool _hasLoaded = false;
+
+  // Cache for series cover images
+  final Map<String, List<String>> _seriesCovers = {};
+  final Set<String> _loadingCovers = {};
+  // Cache for series book counts
+  final Map<String, int> _seriesBookCounts = {};
+  // Cache for extracted colors from covers
+  final Map<String, List<Color>> _seriesExtractedColors = {};
+
+  @override
+  bool get wantKeepAlive => true;
+
+  @override
+  void initState() {
+    super.initState();
+    _loadSeriesOnce();
+  }
+
+  void _loadSeriesOnce() {
+    if (!_hasLoaded) {
+      _seriesFuture = widget.loadSeries().then((series) {
+        _cachedSeries = series;
+        return series;
+      });
+      _hasLoaded = true;
+    }
+  }
+
+  Future<void> _loadSeriesCovers(String seriesId, MusicAssistantProvider maProvider) async {
+    if (_loadingCovers.contains(seriesId) || _seriesCovers.containsKey(seriesId)) {
+      return;
+    }
+
+    _loadingCovers.add(seriesId);
+
+    try {
+      final books = await maProvider.api?.getSeriesAudiobooks(seriesId);
+      if (books != null && books.isNotEmpty && mounted) {
+        final covers = <String>[];
+        for (final book in books.take(9)) {
+          final imageUrl = maProvider.getImageUrl(book);
+          if (imageUrl != null) {
+            covers.add(imageUrl);
+          }
+        }
+        if (mounted) {
+          setState(() {
+            _seriesCovers[seriesId] = covers;
+            _seriesBookCounts[seriesId] = books.length;
+          });
+          // Extract colors asynchronously
+          _extractSeriesColors(seriesId, covers);
+        }
+      }
+    } finally {
+      _loadingCovers.remove(seriesId);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Extract colors from series book covers for empty cell backgrounds
+  Future<void> _extractSeriesColors(String seriesId, List<String> covers) async {
+    if (_seriesExtractedColors.containsKey(seriesId) || covers.isEmpty) return;
+
+    final extractedColors = <Color>[];
+
+    for (final url in covers.take(4)) {
+      try {
+        final palette = await PaletteGenerator.fromImageProvider(
+          CachedNetworkImageProvider(url),
+          maximumColorCount: 8,
+        );
+
+        if (palette.darkMutedColor != null) {
+          extractedColors.add(palette.darkMutedColor!.color);
+        }
+        if (palette.mutedColor != null) {
+          extractedColors.add(palette.mutedColor!.color);
+        }
+        if (palette.darkVibrantColor != null) {
+          extractedColors.add(palette.darkVibrantColor!.color);
+        }
+        if (palette.dominantColor != null) {
+          final hsl = HSLColor.fromColor(palette.dominantColor!.color);
+          extractedColors.add(hsl.withLightness((hsl.lightness * 0.4).clamp(0.1, 0.3)).toColor());
+        }
+      } catch (e) {
+        _logger.log('📚 Error extracting colors: $e');
+      }
+    }
+
+    if (extractedColors.isNotEmpty && mounted) {
+      setState(() {
+        _seriesExtractedColors[seriesId] = extractedColors;
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  static final _logger = DebugLogger();
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    _logger.startBuild('SeriesRow:${widget.title}');
+    super.build(context);
+    final textTheme = Theme.of(context).textTheme;
+    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+
+    final totalHeight = widget.rowHeight ?? 237.0;
+    const titleHeight = 44.0;
+    final contentHeight = totalHeight - titleHeight;
+
+    final result = RepaintBoundary(
+      child: SizedBox(
+        height: totalHeight,
+        child: Column(
+          crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
+          children: [
+            Padding(
+              padding: const EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(16.0, 12.0, 16.0, 8.0),
+              child: Text(
+                widget.title,
+                style: textTheme.titleLarge?.copyWith(
+                  fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
+                  color: colorScheme.onBackground,
+                ),
+              ),
+            ),
+            Expanded(
+              child: FutureBuilder<List<AudiobookSeries>>(
+                future: _seriesFuture,
+                builder: (context, snapshot) {
+                  final series = snapshot.data ?? _cachedSeries;
+
+                  if (series == null && snapshot.connectionState == ConnectionState.waiting) {
+                    return const Center(child: CircularProgressIndicator());
+                  }
+
+                  if (snapshot.hasError && series == null) {
+                    return Center(
+                      child: Text('Error: ${snapshot.error}'),
+                    );
+                  }
+
+                  if (series == null || series.isEmpty) {
+                    return Center(
+                      child: Text(
+                        'No series found',
+                        style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.5)),
+                      ),
+                    );
+                  }
+
+                  const textAreaHeight = 44.0;
+                  final artworkSize = contentHeight - textAreaHeight;
+                  final cardWidth = artworkSize;
+                  final itemExtent = cardWidth + 12;
+
+                  return ScrollConfiguration(
+                    behavior: const _StretchScrollBehavior(),
+                    child: ListView.builder(
+                      scrollDirection: Axis.horizontal,
+                      padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 12.0),
+                      itemCount: series.length,
+                      itemExtent: itemExtent,
+                      cacheExtent: 500,
+                      addAutomaticKeepAlives: false,
+                      addRepaintBoundaries: false,
+                      itemBuilder: (context, index) {
+                        final s = series[index];
+
+                        // Load covers if not cached
+                        if (!_seriesCovers.containsKey(s.id) && !_loadingCovers.contains(s.id)) {
+                          WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+                            _loadSeriesCovers(s.id, maProvider);
+                          });
+                        }
+
+                        return Container(
+                          key: ValueKey(s.id),
+                          width: cardWidth,
+                          margin: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 6.0),
+                          child: _SeriesCard(
+                            series: s,
+                            covers: _seriesCovers[s.id],
+                            cachedBookCount: _seriesBookCounts[s.id],
+                            extractedColors: _seriesExtractedColors[s.id],
+                            colorScheme: colorScheme,
+                            textTheme: textTheme,
+                          ),
+                        );
+                      },
+                    ),
+                  );
+                },
+              ),
+            ),
+          ],
+        ),
+      ),
+    );
+    _logger.endBuild('SeriesRow:${widget.title}');
+    return result;
+  }
+}
+
+class _SeriesCard extends StatelessWidget {
+  final AudiobookSeries series;
+  final List<String>? covers;
+  final int? cachedBookCount;
+  final List<Color>? extractedColors;
+  final ColorScheme colorScheme;
+  final TextTheme textTheme;
+
+  // Fallback colors when no extracted colors available
+  static const _fallbackColors = [
+    Color(0xFF2D3436), // Dark slate
+    Color(0xFF34495E), // Dark blue-grey
+    Color(0xFF4A3728), // Dark brown
+    Color(0xFF2C3E50), // Midnight blue
+    Color(0xFF3D3D3D), // Charcoal
+    Color(0xFF4A4458), // Dark purple-grey
+    Color(0xFF3E4A47), // Dark teal-grey
+    Color(0xFF4A3F35), // Dark warm grey
+  ];
+
+  const _SeriesCard({
+    required this.series,
+    required this.covers,
+    this.cachedBookCount,
+    this.extractedColors,
+    required this.colorScheme,
+    required this.textTheme,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    final heroTag = 'series_cover_home_${series.id}';
+
+    return GestureDetector(
+      onTap: () {
+        // PERF: Use FadeSlidePageRoute for consistent hero animation timing
+        Navigator.push(
+          context,
+          FadeSlidePageRoute(
+            child: AudiobookSeriesScreen(
+              series: series,
+              heroTag: heroTag,
+              initialCovers: covers,
+            ),
+          ),
+        );
+      },
+      child: Column(
+        crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
+        children: [
+          // Use AspectRatio to guarantee square cover
+          Hero(
+            tag: heroTag,
+            // PERF: Use flightShuttleBuilder to avoid animating complex grid
+            // during hero flight. Show cached first cover image instead.
+            flightShuttleBuilder: (flightContext, animation, direction, fromContext, toContext) {
+              // Use first cover as simple placeholder during flight
+              final heroChild = toContext.widget as Hero;
+              return AnimatedBuilder(
+                animation: animation,
+                builder: (context, child) {
+                  return ClipRRect(
+                    borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8 + 4 * animation.value),
+                    child: child,
+                  );
+                },
+                child: covers != null && covers!.isNotEmpty
+                    ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                        imageUrl: covers!.first,
+                        fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                        fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                        fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                        placeholder: (_, __) => Container(
+                          color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                        ),
+                        errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Container(
+                          color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                        ),
+                      )
+                    : Container(
+                        color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                        child: Center(
+                          child: Icon(
+                            Icons.collections_bookmark_rounded,
+                            size: 48,
+                            color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.5),
+                          ),
+                        ),
+                      ),
+              );
+            },
+            child: AspectRatio(
+              aspectRatio: 1,
+              child: ClipRRect(
+                borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
+                child: _buildCoverGrid(),
+              ),
+            ),
+          ),
+          const SizedBox(height: 8),
+          Text(
+            series.name,
+            style: textTheme.bodyMedium?.copyWith(
+              fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
+            ),
+            maxLines: 1,
+            overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+          ),
+          Builder(
+            builder: (context) {
+              final count = series.bookCount ?? cachedBookCount;
+              if (count == null) return const SizedBox.shrink();
+              return Text(
+                '$count ${count == 1 ? 'book' : 'books'}',
+                style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+                  color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.7),
+                ),
+                maxLines: 1,
+                overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+              );
+            },
+          ),
+        ],
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
+  Widget _buildCoverGrid() {
+    if (covers == null || covers!.isEmpty) {
+      // Static placeholder
+      return Container(
+        color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+        child: Center(
+          child: Icon(
+            Icons.collections_bookmark_rounded,
+            size: 48,
+            color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.5),
+          ),
+        ),
+      );
+    }
+
+    // Determine grid size
+    int gridSize;
+    if (covers!.length == 1) {
+      gridSize = 1;
+    } else if (covers!.length <= 4) {
+      gridSize = 2;
+    } else {
+      gridSize = 3;
+    }
+
+    // Pad covers to fill grid
+    final displayCovers = List<String?>.filled(gridSize * gridSize, null);
+    for (var i = 0; i < covers!.length && i < displayCovers.length; i++) {
+      displayCovers[i] = covers![i];
+    }
+
+    // Use series ID to pick consistent colors
+    final colorSeed = series.id.hashCode;
+
+    // Get colors for empty cells
+    final emptyColors = (extractedColors != null && extractedColors!.isNotEmpty)
+        ? extractedColors!
+        : _fallbackColors;
+
+    // Build grid using Column/Row (parent AspectRatio ensures square)
+    return Column(
+      children: List.generate(gridSize, (row) {
+        return Expanded(
+          child: Row(
+            children: List.generate(gridSize, (col) {
+              final index = row * gridSize + col;
+              final coverUrl = displayCovers[index];
+
+              return Expanded(
+                child: coverUrl != null
+                    ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                        imageUrl: coverUrl,
+                        fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                        fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                        fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                        placeholder: (_, __) => Container(
+                          color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                        ),
+                        errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Container(
+                          color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                        ),
+                      )
+                    : _buildEmptyCell(colorSeed, index, emptyColors),
+              );
+            }),
+          ),
+        );
+      }),
+    );
+  }
+
+  /// Builds an empty cell with either a solid color or a nested grid
+  Widget _buildEmptyCell(int colorSeed, int cellIndex, List<Color> emptyColors) {
+    // Tone down colors
+    final colors = emptyColors.map((c) {
+      final hsl = HSLColor.fromColor(c);
+      return hsl
+          .withSaturation((hsl.saturation * 0.5).clamp(0.05, 0.25))
+          .withLightness((hsl.lightness * 0.7).clamp(0.08, 0.20))
+          .toColor();
+    }).toList();
+
+    // Use combined seed for deterministic but varied patterns
+    final seed = colorSeed + cellIndex * 17;
+
+    // Determine nested grid size: 1 (solid), 2 (2x2), or 3 (3x3)
+    // Distribution: ~50% solid, ~30% 2x2, ~20% 3x3
+    final sizeRoll = seed.abs() % 100;
+    int nestedSize;
+    if (sizeRoll < 50) {
+      nestedSize = 1;
+    } else if (sizeRoll < 80) {
+      nestedSize = 2;
+    } else {
+      nestedSize = 3;
+    }
+
+    if (nestedSize == 1) {
+      final colorIndex = seed.abs() % colors.length;
+      return Container(color: colors[colorIndex]);
+    }
+
+    // Build nested grid (seamless)
+    return Column(
+      children: List.generate(nestedSize, (row) {
+        return Expanded(
+          child: Row(
+            children: List.generate(nestedSize, (col) {
+              final nestedIndex = row * nestedSize + col;
+              final nestedSeed = seed + nestedIndex * 7;
+              final colorIndex = nestedSeed.abs() % colors.length;
+              return Expanded(
+                child: Container(color: colors[colorIndex]),
+              );
+            }),
+          ),
+        );
+      }),
+    );
+  }
+}
+
+class _StretchScrollBehavior extends ScrollBehavior {
+  const _StretchScrollBehavior();
+
+  @override
+  Widget buildOverscrollIndicator(
+      BuildContext context, Widget child, ScrollableDetails details) {
+    return StretchingOverscrollIndicator(
+      axisDirection: details.direction,
+      child: child,
+    );
+  }
+}

lib/widgets/track_row.dart

@@ -186,7 +186,9 @@ class _TrackCard extends StatelessWidget {
                           fit: BoxFit.cover,
                           memCacheWidth: 256,
                           memCacheHeight: 256,
-                          fadeInDuration: const Duration(milliseconds: 150),
+                          // PERF: Duration.zero for smooth scrolling
+                          fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                          fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
                           placeholder: (context, url) => const SizedBox(),
                           errorWidget: (context, url, error) => Icon(
                             Icons.music_note_rounded,

pubspec.yaml

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 name: ensemble
 description: A minimalistic Music Assistant client built with Flutter
 publish_to: 'none'
-version: 1.9.2+13
+version: 2.7.0-beta+30
 
 environment:
   sdk: '>=3.0.0 <4.0.0'
@@ -9,6 +9,9 @@ environment:
 dependencies:
   flutter:
     sdk: flutter
+  flutter_localizations:
+    sdk: flutter
+  intl: ^0.19.0
 
   # UI
   material_design_icons_flutter: ^7.0.7296
@@ -25,12 +28,16 @@ dependencies:
 
   # Storage
   shared_preferences: ^2.2.2
+  drift: ^2.22.0
+  drift_flutter: 0.2.0
+  path_provider: ^2.1.5
+  sqlite3_flutter_libs: ^0.5.28
 
   # Utilities
   uuid: ^4.2.1
   package_info_plus: ^8.0.0
   device_info_plus: ^10.1.0
-  share_plus: ^9.0.0
+  share_plus: ^10.1.4
 
   # Audio - Local Playback
   just_audio: ^0.9.36
@@ -38,13 +45,19 @@ dependencies:
   audio_session: ^0.1.18
   flutter_volume_controller: ^1.3.2
 
+  # Raw PCM Audio Playback (for Sendspin streaming)
+  flutter_pcm_sound: ^3.3.3
+
 dev_dependencies:
   flutter_test:
     sdk: flutter
   flutter_lints: ^3.0.1
   flutter_launcher_icons: ^0.13.1
+  build_runner: ^2.4.13
+  drift_dev: ^2.22.1
 
 flutter:
+  generate: true
   uses-material-design: true
 
   assets: