chore: bump version to 2.7.2-beta

- Only rebuild when clear button visibility changes (not every keystroke)
- Use context.select for connection status to avoid unnecessary rebuilds
- Cache available filters list to avoid recalculating per build
- Use theme-aware colors for filter chips (light/dark mode support)
- Remove dead code (_buildListItems method - 88 lines)
- Use safe .whereType<T>() instead of unsafe .cast<T>()

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

lib/models/player.dart

@@ -197,9 +197,21 @@ class 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'
+    // Primary indicator: app_id - if not 'music_assistant', it's an external source
+    // Secondary indicators: URI patterns and media_type
     bool isExternalSource = false;
-    if (json.containsKey('current_media')) {
+
+    // Check app_id first - this is the most reliable indicator for DLNA players
+    // When MA is playing: app_id = 'music_assistant'
+    // When external source: app_id = 'http', 'spotify', etc.
+    final appId = json['app_id'] as String?;
+    if (appId != null && appId.isNotEmpty && appId != 'music_assistant') {
+      // app_id is set but not 'music_assistant' - external source is active
+      isExternalSource = true;
+    }
+
+    // Also check current_media for additional external source indicators
+    if (!isExternalSource && json.containsKey('current_media')) {
       final currentMedia = json['current_media'] as Map<String, dynamic>?;
       if (currentMedia != null) {
         final uri = currentMedia['uri'] as String?;

lib/providers/music_assistant_provider.dart

@@ -2415,7 +2415,19 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
                   (p) => p.playerId == builtinPlayerId && p.available,
                 );
                 _logger.log('📱 Auto-selected local player: ${playerToSelect?.name}');
-              } catch (e) {}
+              } catch (e) {
+                // Local player not found or not available - check why
+                final localPlayer = _availablePlayers
+                    .where((p) => p.playerId == builtinPlayerId)
+                    .toList();
+                if (localPlayer.isEmpty) {
+                  _logger.log('⚠️ Priority 2 skipped: local player ($builtinPlayerId) not in available players list');
+                } else {
+                  _logger.log('⚠️ Priority 2 skipped: local player found but available=${localPlayer.first.available}');
+                }
+              }
+            } else if (playerToSelect == null && builtinPlayerId == null) {
+              _logger.log('⚠️ Priority 2 skipped: builtinPlayerId is null');
             }
           }
 

lib/screens/album_details_screen.dart

@@ -558,7 +558,7 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
                   },
                 ),
               ),
-            const SizedBox(height: 16),
+            SizedBox(height: MediaQuery.of(context).padding.bottom + 16),
           ],
         ),
       ),
@@ -1132,7 +1132,7 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
     );
   }
 
-  /// Shared "Play on..." bottom sheet with fixed height and scrollable list
+  /// Shared "Play on..." bottom sheet that sizes to content
   void _showPlayOnSheet(
     BuildContext context,
     List players, {
@@ -1141,21 +1141,16 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
     // Slide mini player down out of the way
     GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
 
-    final screenHeight = MediaQuery.of(context).size.height;
-    final bottomPadding = MediaQuery.of(context).padding.bottom;
-    final sheetHeight = (screenHeight * 0.45) + bottomPadding; // Fixed 45% + safe area
-
     showModalBottomSheet(
       context: context,
       backgroundColor: Colors.transparent,
-      isScrollControlled: true,
       builder: (context) => Container(
-        height: sheetHeight,
         decoration: BoxDecoration(
           color: Theme.of(context).colorScheme.surface,
           borderRadius: const BorderRadius.vertical(top: Radius.circular(20)),
         ),
         child: Column(
+          mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
           children: [
             const SizedBox(height: 16),
             Text(
@@ -1163,13 +1158,15 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
               style: Theme.of(context).textTheme.titleLarge,
             ),
             const SizedBox(height: 16),
-            Expanded(
-              child: players.isEmpty
-                  ? Center(
+            if (players.isEmpty)
+              Padding(
+                padding: const EdgeInsets.all(32.0),
                 child: Text(S.of(context)!.noPlayersAvailable),
               )
-                  : ListView.builder(
-                      padding: EdgeInsets.only(bottom: bottomPadding + 16),
+            else
+              Flexible(
+                child: ListView.builder(
+                  shrinkWrap: true,
                   itemCount: players.length,
                   itemBuilder: (context, index) {
                     final player = players[index];
@@ -1187,6 +1184,7 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
                   },
                 ),
               ),
+            SizedBox(height: MediaQuery.of(context).padding.bottom + 16),
           ],
         ),
       ),

lib/screens/artist_details_screen.dart

@@ -243,57 +243,25 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
     }
   }
 
-  Future<void> _startArtistRadio() async {
-    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-    final selectedPlayer = maProvider.selectedPlayer;
-
-    if (selectedPlayer == null) {
-      ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-        SnackBar(content: Text(S.of(context)!.noPlayerSelected)),
-      );
-      return;
-    }
-
-    try {
-      await maProvider.playArtistRadio(selectedPlayer.playerId, widget.artist);
-      if (mounted) {
-        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-          SnackBar(
-            content: Text(S.of(context)!.startingRadio(widget.artist.name)),
-            duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
-          ),
-        );
-      }
-    } catch (e) {
-      _logger.log('Error starting artist radio: $e');
-      if (mounted) {
-        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-          SnackBar(
-            content: Text(S.of(context)!.failedToStartRadio(e.toString())),
-            backgroundColor: Colors.red,
-          ),
-        );
-      }
-    }
-  }
-
-  void _showPlayOnMenu(BuildContext context) {
+  void _showRadioMenu(BuildContext context) {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
     final players = maProvider.availablePlayers;
-    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+
+    // Slide mini player down out of the way
+    GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
 
     showModalBottomSheet(
       context: context,
-      backgroundColor: colorScheme.surface,
-      shape: const RoundedRectangleBorder(
-        borderRadius: BorderRadius.vertical(top: Radius.circular(20)),
+      backgroundColor: Colors.transparent,
+      builder: (context) => Container(
+        decoration: BoxDecoration(
+          color: Theme.of(context).colorScheme.surface,
+          borderRadius: const BorderRadius.vertical(top: Radius.circular(20)),
         ),
-      builder: (context) => Padding(
-        padding: const EdgeInsets.all(16.0),
         child: Column(
           mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
-          crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
           children: [
+            const SizedBox(height: 16),
             Text(
               S.of(context)!.startRadioOn(widget.artist.name),
               style: Theme.of(context).textTheme.titleLarge,
@@ -314,7 +282,7 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
                     return ListTile(
                       leading: Icon(
                         Icons.speaker,
-                        color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+                        color: Theme.of(context).colorScheme.onSurface,
                       ),
                       title: Text(player.name),
                       onTap: () async {
@@ -345,35 +313,71 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
                   },
                 ),
               ),
-            const SizedBox(height: 16),
+            SizedBox(height: MediaQuery.of(context).padding.bottom + 16),
           ],
         ),
       ),
-    );
+    ).whenComplete(() {
+      // Slide mini player back up when sheet is dismissed
+      GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
+    });
   }
 
-  Future<void> _addArtistRadioToQueue() async {
+  void _showAddToQueueMenu(BuildContext context) {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-    final selectedPlayer = maProvider.selectedPlayer;
+    final players = maProvider.availablePlayers;
 
-    if (selectedPlayer == null) {
-      ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-        SnackBar(content: Text(S.of(context)!.noPlayerSelected)),
-      );
-      return;
-    }
+    // Slide mini player down out of the way
+    GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
 
+    showModalBottomSheet(
+      context: context,
+      backgroundColor: Colors.transparent,
+      builder: (context) => Container(
+        decoration: BoxDecoration(
+          color: Theme.of(context).colorScheme.surface,
+          borderRadius: const BorderRadius.vertical(top: Radius.circular(20)),
+        ),
+        child: Column(
+          mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
+          children: [
+            const SizedBox(height: 16),
+            Text(
+              S.of(context)!.addToQueueOn,
+              style: Theme.of(context).textTheme.titleLarge,
+            ),
+            const SizedBox(height: 16),
+            if (players.isEmpty)
+              Padding(
+                padding: const EdgeInsets.all(32.0),
+                child: Text(S.of(context)!.noPlayersAvailable),
+              )
+            else
+              Flexible(
+                child: ListView.builder(
+                  shrinkWrap: true,
+                  itemCount: players.length,
+                  itemBuilder: (context, index) {
+                    final player = players[index];
+                    return ListTile(
+                      leading: Icon(
+                        Icons.speaker,
+                        color: Theme.of(context).colorScheme.onSurface,
+                      ),
+                      title: Text(player.name),
+                      onTap: () async {
+                        Navigator.pop(context);
                         final api = maProvider.api;
                         if (api == null) {
+                          if (mounted) {
                             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 api.playArtistRadioToQueue(selectedPlayer.playerId, widget.artist);
+                          await api.playArtistRadioToQueue(player.playerId, widget.artist);
                           if (mounted) {
                             ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
                               SnackBar(
@@ -393,6 +397,19 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
                             );
                           }
                         }
+                      },
+                    );
+                  },
+                ),
+              ),
+            SizedBox(height: MediaQuery.of(context).padding.bottom + 16),
+          ],
+        ),
+      ),
+    ).whenComplete(() {
+      // Slide mini player back up when sheet is dismissed
+      GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
+    });
   }
 
   Future<void> _loadArtistImage() async {
@@ -635,7 +652,7 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
                         child: SizedBox(
                           height: 50,
                           child: ElevatedButton.icon(
-                            onPressed: _startArtistRadio,
+                            onPressed: () => _showRadioMenu(context),
                             icon: const Icon(Icons.radio),
                             label: Text(S.of(context)!.radio),
                             style: ElevatedButton.styleFrom(
@@ -648,23 +665,6 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
                           ),
                         ),
                       ),
-                      const SizedBox(width: 12),
-
-                      // "Play on..." Button (Square)
-                      SizedBox(
-                        height: 50,
-                        width: 50,
-                        child: FilledButton.tonal(
-                          onPressed: () => _showPlayOnMenu(context),
-                          style: FilledButton.styleFrom(
-                            padding: EdgeInsets.zero,
-                            shape: RoundedRectangleBorder(
-                              borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
-                            ),
-                          ),
-                          child: const Icon(Icons.speaker_group_outlined),
-                        ),
-                      ),
 
                       const SizedBox(width: 12),
 
@@ -673,7 +673,7 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
                         height: 50,
                         width: 50,
                         child: FilledButton.tonal(
-                          onPressed: _addArtistRadioToQueue,
+                          onPressed: () => _showAddToQueueMenu(context),
                           style: FilledButton.styleFrom(
                             padding: EdgeInsets.zero,
                             shape: RoundedRectangleBorder(

lib/screens/audiobook_detail_screen.dart

@@ -211,23 +211,19 @@ class _AudiobookDetailScreenState extends State<AudiobookDetailScreen> {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
     final players = maProvider.availablePlayers;
 
+    // Slide mini player down out of the way
     GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
 
-    final screenHeight = MediaQuery.of(context).size.height;
-    final bottomPadding = MediaQuery.of(context).padding.bottom;
-    final sheetHeight = (screenHeight * 0.45) + bottomPadding;
-
     showModalBottomSheet(
       context: context,
       backgroundColor: Colors.transparent,
-      isScrollControlled: true,
       builder: (context) => Container(
-        height: sheetHeight,
         decoration: BoxDecoration(
           color: Theme.of(context).colorScheme.surface,
           borderRadius: const BorderRadius.vertical(top: Radius.circular(20)),
         ),
         child: Column(
+          mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
           children: [
             const SizedBox(height: 16),
             Text(
@@ -235,11 +231,15 @@ class _AudiobookDetailScreenState extends State<AudiobookDetailScreen> {
               style: Theme.of(context).textTheme.titleLarge,
             ),
             const SizedBox(height: 16),
-            Expanded(
-              child: players.isEmpty
-                  ? Center(child: Text(S.of(context)!.noPlayersAvailable))
-                  : ListView.builder(
-                      padding: EdgeInsets.only(bottom: bottomPadding + 16),
+            if (players.isEmpty)
+              Padding(
+                padding: const EdgeInsets.all(32.0),
+                child: Text(S.of(context)!.noPlayersAvailable),
+              )
+            else
+              Flexible(
+                child: ListView.builder(
+                  shrinkWrap: true,
                   itemCount: players.length,
                   itemBuilder: (context, index) {
                     final player = players[index];
@@ -262,10 +262,12 @@ class _AudiobookDetailScreenState extends State<AudiobookDetailScreen> {
                   },
                 ),
               ),
+            SizedBox(height: MediaQuery.of(context).padding.bottom + 16),
           ],
         ),
       ),
     ).whenComplete(() {
+      // Slide mini player back up when sheet is dismissed
       GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
     });
   }

lib/screens/search_screen.dart

@@ -8,9 +8,13 @@ import '../models/media_item.dart';
 import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
 import '../services/database_service.dart';
 import '../widgets/global_player_overlay.dart';
+import '../widgets/player_picker_sheet.dart';
 import '../widgets/common/empty_state.dart';
 import '../widgets/common/disconnected_state.dart';
 import '../widgets/artist_avatar.dart';
+import '../constants/hero_tags.dart';
+import '../theme/theme_provider.dart';
+import '../utils/page_transitions.dart';
 import 'album_details_screen.dart';
 import 'artist_details_screen.dart';
 import 'playlist_details_screen.dart';
@@ -76,6 +80,8 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
   final _logger = DebugLogger();
   final TextEditingController _searchController = TextEditingController();
   final FocusNode _focusNode = FocusNode();
+  final PageController _pageController = PageController();
+  final ScrollController _filterScrollController = ScrollController();
   Timer? _debounceTimer;
   Map<String, List<MediaItem>> _searchResults = {
     'artists': [],
@@ -83,6 +89,7 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
     'tracks': [],
     'playlists': [],
     'audiobooks': [],
+    'podcasts': [],
   };
   bool _isSearching = false;
   bool _hasSearched = false;
@@ -91,6 +98,17 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
   List<String> _recentSearches = [];
   bool _libraryOnly = false;
   String? _expandedTrackId; // Track ID for expanded quick actions
+  bool _hasSearchText = false; // PERF: Track separately to avoid rebuild on every keystroke
+
+  // PERF: Cache list items per filter to avoid rebuilding during PageView animation
+  Map<String, List<_ListItem>> _cachedListItems = {};
+  // PERF: Cache available filters to avoid recalculating during build
+  List<String>? _cachedAvailableFilters;
+
+  // Scroll-to-hide search bar (vertical scroll only)
+  bool _isSearchBarVisible = true;
+  double _lastVerticalScrollOffset = 0;
+  static const double _scrollThreshold = 10.0;
 
   @override
   void initState() {
@@ -100,6 +118,99 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
     _loadRecentSearches();
   }
 
+  /// Get list of available filters based on current results (cached)
+  List<String> _getAvailableFilters() {
+    if (_cachedAvailableFilters != null) return _cachedAvailableFilters!;
+
+    final filters = <String>['all'];
+    if (_searchResults['artists']?.isNotEmpty == true) filters.add('artists');
+    if (_searchResults['albums']?.isNotEmpty == true) filters.add('albums');
+    if (_searchResults['tracks']?.isNotEmpty == true) filters.add('tracks');
+    if (_searchResults['playlists']?.isNotEmpty == true) filters.add('playlists');
+    if (_searchResults['audiobooks']?.isNotEmpty == true) filters.add('audiobooks');
+    // Always show podcasts filter (placeholder until fully integrated)
+    filters.add('podcasts');
+    _cachedAvailableFilters = filters;
+    return filters;
+  }
+
+  /// Animate to a specific filter
+  void _animateToFilter(String filter) {
+    final filters = _getAvailableFilters();
+    final index = filters.indexOf(filter);
+    if (index >= 0 && _pageController.hasClients) {
+      _pageController.animateToPage(
+        index,
+        duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 300),
+        curve: Curves.easeInOut,
+      );
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Handle page change from swipe gesture
+  void _onPageChanged(int pageIndex) {
+    final filters = _getAvailableFilters();
+    if (pageIndex >= 0 && pageIndex < filters.length) {
+      setState(() {
+        _activeFilter = filters[pageIndex];
+      });
+      _scrollFilterIntoView(pageIndex);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Scroll filter bar to keep active filter visible
+  /// Only scrolls when the filter would be obscured (off-screen)
+  /// Uses post-frame callback to avoid interfering with PageView animation
+  void _scrollFilterIntoView(int filterIndex) {
+    if (!_filterScrollController.hasClients) return;
+
+    // Defer scroll calculation to after the frame to avoid layout during animation
+    WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+      if (!mounted || !_filterScrollController.hasClients) return;
+
+      final maxScroll = _filterScrollController.position.maxScrollExtent;
+
+      // If all filters fit on screen, don't scroll at all
+      if (maxScroll <= 0) return;
+
+      // Approximate width per filter chip (padding + text)
+      const chipWidth = 80.0;
+      const horizontalPadding = 16.0;
+
+      final currentScroll = _filterScrollController.offset;
+      final viewportWidth = _filterScrollController.position.viewportDimension;
+
+      // Calculate the left and right edges of the active filter chip
+      final chipLeft = (filterIndex * chipWidth);
+      final chipRight = chipLeft + chipWidth;
+
+      // Calculate what's currently visible in the viewport
+      final visibleLeft = currentScroll;
+      final visibleRight = currentScroll + viewportWidth - (horizontalPadding * 2);
+
+      // Only scroll if the chip is actually obscured
+      double? targetOffset;
+
+      if (chipRight > visibleRight) {
+        // Chip is cut off on the right - scroll right just enough to show it
+        targetOffset = chipRight - viewportWidth + (horizontalPadding * 2);
+      } else if (chipLeft < visibleLeft) {
+        // Chip is cut off on the left - scroll left just enough to show it
+        targetOffset = chipLeft;
+      }
+
+      // Only animate if we need to scroll
+      if (targetOffset != null) {
+        final clampedOffset = targetOffset.clamp(0.0, maxScroll);
+        _filterScrollController.animateTo(
+          clampedOffset,
+          duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 200),
+          curve: Curves.easeOutCubic,
+        );
+      }
+    });
+  }
+
   Future<void> _loadRecentSearches() async {
     if (!DatabaseService.instance.isInitialized) return;
     final searches = await DatabaseService.instance.getRecentSearches();
@@ -127,9 +238,35 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
     _debounceTimer?.cancel();
     _searchController.dispose();
     _focusNode.dispose();
+    _pageController.dispose();
+    _filterScrollController.dispose();
     super.dispose();
   }
 
+  /// Handle scroll notifications - only vertical scroll hides search bar
+  bool _handleScrollNotification(ScrollNotification notification) {
+    // Only respond to vertical scroll (not horizontal PageView swipe)
+    if (notification.metrics.axis != Axis.vertical) {
+      return false;
+    }
+
+    if (notification is ScrollUpdateNotification) {
+      final currentOffset = notification.metrics.pixels;
+      final delta = currentOffset - _lastVerticalScrollOffset;
+
+      if (delta.abs() > _scrollThreshold) {
+        final shouldShow = delta < 0 || currentOffset <= 0;
+        if (shouldShow != _isSearchBarVisible) {
+          setState(() {
+            _isSearchBarVisible = shouldShow;
+          });
+        }
+        _lastVerticalScrollOffset = currentOffset;
+      }
+    }
+    return false;
+  }
+
   void _onSearchChanged(String query) {
     _debounceTimer?.cancel();
     _debounceTimer = Timer(Timings.searchDebounce, () {
@@ -140,9 +277,11 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
   Future<void> _performSearch(String query, {bool keepFocus = false}) async {
     if (query.isEmpty) {
       setState(() {
-        _searchResults = {'artists': [], 'albums': [], 'tracks': [], 'playlists': [], 'audiobooks': []};
+        _searchResults = {'artists': [], 'albums': [], 'tracks': [], 'playlists': [], 'audiobooks': [], 'podcasts': []};
         _hasSearched = false;
         _searchError = null;
+        _cachedListItems.clear(); // PERF: Clear cache
+        _cachedAvailableFilters = null;
       });
       return;
     }
@@ -161,6 +300,8 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
           _searchResults = results;
           _isSearching = false;
           _hasSearched = true;
+          _cachedListItems.clear(); // PERF: Clear cache on new results
+          _cachedAvailableFilters = null;
         });
 
         // Save to search history if we got results
@@ -192,45 +333,79 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
 
   @override
   Widget build(BuildContext context) {
-    final maProvider = context.watch<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    // PERF: Only rebuild when connection status changes, not on every provider update
+    final isConnected = context.select<MusicAssistantProvider, bool>((p) => p.isConnected);
     final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
 
     return Scaffold(
       backgroundColor: colorScheme.background,
-      appBar: AppBar(
-        backgroundColor: colorScheme.surface,
-        elevation: 0,
-        title: TextField(
+      body: SafeArea(
+        child: Column(
+          children: [
+            // Animated search bar - hides on scroll down
+            AnimatedContainer(
+              duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 200),
+              curve: Curves.easeOutCubic,
+              height: _isSearchBarVisible ? kToolbarHeight + 16 : 0,
+              clipBehavior: Clip.hardEdge,
+              decoration: const BoxDecoration(),
+              child: Padding(
+                padding: const EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(16, 8, 16, 8),
+                child: Container(
+                  decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                    color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.5),
+                    borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+                  ),
+                  child: Row(
+                    children: [
+                      // Search field
+                      Expanded(
+                        child: Padding(
+                          padding: const EdgeInsets.only(left: 16),
+                          child: TextField(
                             controller: _searchController,
                             focusNode: _focusNode,
                             style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface),
                             cursorColor: colorScheme.primary,
                             textInputAction: TextInputAction.search,
+                            textAlignVertical: TextAlignVertical.center,
                             decoration: InputDecoration(
+                              isDense: true,
+                              contentPadding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(vertical: 12),
                               hintText: S.of(context)!.searchMusic,
                               hintStyle: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.5)),
                               border: InputBorder.none,
-            suffixIcon: _searchController.text.isNotEmpty
+                              suffixIcon: _hasSearchText
                                   ? IconButton(
                                       icon: Icon(Icons.clear_rounded, color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.5)),
                                       onPressed: () {
                                         _searchController.clear();
                                         setState(() {
-                        _searchResults = {'artists': [], 'albums': [], 'tracks': [], 'playlists': [], 'audiobooks': []};
+                                          _hasSearchText = false;
+                                          _searchResults = {'artists': [], 'albums': [], 'tracks': [], 'playlists': [], 'audiobooks': [], 'podcasts': []};
                                           _hasSearched = false;
                                           _searchError = null;
+                                          _cachedListItems.clear();
+                                          _cachedAvailableFilters = null;
                                         });
                                       },
                                     )
                                   : null,
                             ),
                             onChanged: (value) {
-            setState(() {}); // Update clear button visibility
+                              // PERF: Only rebuild when clear button visibility changes
+                              final hasText = value.isNotEmpty;
+                              if (hasText != _hasSearchText) {
+                                setState(() {
+                                  _hasSearchText = hasText;
+                                });
+                              }
                               _onSearchChanged(value);
                             },
                             onSubmitted: (query) => _performSearch(query),
                           ),
-        actions: [
+                        ),
+                      ),
                       // Library-only toggle
                       Tooltip(
                         message: S.of(context)!.libraryOnly,
@@ -243,7 +418,6 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
                             setState(() {
                               _libraryOnly = !_libraryOnly;
                             });
-                // Re-search if there's a query
                             if (_searchController.text.isNotEmpty) {
                               _performSearch(_searchController.text);
                             }
@@ -252,9 +426,18 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
                       ),
                     ],
                   ),
-      body: !maProvider.isConnected
+                ),
+              ),
+            ),
+            // Main content
+            Expanded(
+              child: !isConnected
                   ? DisconnectedState.simple(context)
                   : _buildSearchContent(),
+            ),
+          ],
+        ),
+      ),
     );
   }
 
@@ -369,53 +552,51 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
       return EmptyState.search(context: context);
     }
 
+    // Column layout - filter bar above results, no overlay
     return Column(
       children: [
-        // Filters
-        SingleChildScrollView(
+        // Filter tabs - always visible
+        Padding(
+          padding: const EdgeInsets.only(top: 8),
+          child: SingleChildScrollView(
+            controller: _filterScrollController,
             scrollDirection: Axis.horizontal,
-          padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 16, vertical: 12),
-          child: Row(
-            children: [
-              _buildFilterChip(S.of(context)!.all, 'all'),
-              const SizedBox(width: 8),
-              if (artists.isNotEmpty) ...[
-                _buildFilterChip(S.of(context)!.artists, 'artists'),
-                const SizedBox(width: 8),
-              ],
-              if (albums.isNotEmpty) ...[
-                _buildFilterChip(S.of(context)!.albums, 'albums'),
-                const SizedBox(width: 8),
-              ],
-              if (tracks.isNotEmpty) ...[
-                _buildFilterChip(S.of(context)!.tracks, 'tracks'),
-                const SizedBox(width: 8),
-              ],
-              if (playlists.isNotEmpty) ...[
-                _buildFilterChip(S.of(context)!.playlists, 'playlists'),
-                const SizedBox(width: 8),
-              ],
-              if (audiobooks.isNotEmpty) ...[
-                _buildFilterChip(S.of(context)!.audiobooks, 'audiobooks'),
-              ],
-            ],
+            padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 16),
+            child: _buildFilterSelector(colorScheme),
           ),
         ),
-
-        // Results
+        // Results with swipeable pages
         Expanded(
-          child: Builder(
-            builder: (context) {
-              final listItems = _buildListItems(artists, albums, tracks, playlists, audiobooks);
-              return ListView.builder(
-                padding: EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(16, 8, 16, BottomSpacing.navBarOnly),
-                cacheExtent: 500, // Prebuild items off-screen for smoother scrolling
-                addAutomaticKeepAlives: false, // Tiles don't need individual keep-alive
-                addRepaintBoundaries: false, // We add RepaintBoundary manually to tiles
+          child: NotificationListener<ScrollNotification>(
+            onNotification: _handleScrollNotification,
+            child: PageView.builder(
+              controller: _pageController,
+              onPageChanged: _onPageChanged,
+              itemCount: _getAvailableFilters().length,
+              itemBuilder: (context, pageIndex) {
+                final filters = _getAvailableFilters();
+                final filterForPage = filters[pageIndex];
+
+                // PERF: Use cached list items to avoid rebuilding during animation
+                final listItems = _cachedListItems[filterForPage] ??= _buildListItemsForFilter(
+                  filterForPage, artists, albums, tracks, playlists, audiobooks,
+                );
+
+                // PERF: Wrap each page in RepaintBoundary to isolate repaints during swipe
+                return RepaintBoundary(
+                  key: ValueKey('page_$filterForPage'),
+                  child: ListView.builder(
+                    // PERF: Use key to preserve scroll position per filter
+                    key: PageStorageKey('list_$filterForPage'),
+                    padding: EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(16, 0, 16, BottomSpacing.navBarOnly),
+                    cacheExtent: 500,
+                    addAutomaticKeepAlives: false,
+                    // PERF: false because each tile already has RepaintBoundary
+                    addRepaintBoundaries: false,
                     itemCount: listItems.length,
                     itemBuilder: (context, index) {
                       final item = listItems[index];
-                  final showTypeInSubtitle = _activeFilter == 'all';
+                      final showTypeInSubtitle = filterForPage == 'all';
                       switch (item.type) {
                         case _ListItemType.header:
                           return _buildSectionHeader(item.headerTitle!, item.headerCount!);
@@ -433,10 +614,12 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
                           return const SizedBox(height: 24);
                       }
                     },
+                  ),
                 );
               },
             ),
           ),
+        ),
       ],
     );
   }
@@ -567,7 +750,9 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
     return crossRefArtists;
   }
 
-  List<_ListItem> _buildListItems(
+  /// Build list items for a specific filter (used by PageView)
+  List<_ListItem> _buildListItemsForFilter(
+    String filter,
     List<MediaItem> artists,
     List<MediaItem> albums,
     List<MediaItem> tracks,
@@ -578,10 +763,9 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
     final query = _searchController.text;
 
     // For 'all' filter, create unified relevance-sorted list
-    if (_activeFilter == 'all') {
+    if (filter == 'all') {
       final scoredItems = <_ListItem>[];
 
-      // Score and add all items
       for (final artist in artists) {
         final score = _calculateRelevanceScore(artist, query);
         scoredItems.add(_ListItem.artist(artist, relevanceScore: score));
@@ -603,51 +787,46 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
         scoredItems.add(_ListItem.audiobook(audiobook, relevanceScore: score));
       }
 
-      // Smart cross-referencing: Add artists from matched tracks/albums
-      // if the artist name matches the query but wasn't in direct results
       final crossRefArtists = _extractCrossReferencedArtists(
         query,
-        artists.cast<Artist>(),
-        albums.cast<Album>(),
-        tracks.cast<Track>(),
+        artists.whereType<Artist>().toList(),
+        albums.whereType<Album>().toList(),
+        tracks.whereType<Track>().toList(),
       );
       for (final artist in crossRefArtists) {
-        // Give cross-referenced artists a lower score (25) since they're indirect matches
         scoredItems.add(_ListItem.artist(artist, relevanceScore: 25));
       }
 
-      // Sort by relevance score descending
       scoredItems.sort((a, b) => (b.relevanceScore ?? 0).compareTo(a.relevanceScore ?? 0));
-
       return scoredItems;
     }
 
-    // For specific type filters, use sectioned view (no headers needed for single type)
-    if (_activeFilter == 'artists' && artists.isNotEmpty) {
+    // For specific type filters
+    if (filter == 'artists' && artists.isNotEmpty) {
       for (final artist in artists) {
         items.add(_ListItem.artist(artist));
       }
     }
 
-    if (_activeFilter == 'albums' && albums.isNotEmpty) {
+    if (filter == 'albums' && albums.isNotEmpty) {
       for (final album in albums) {
         items.add(_ListItem.album(album));
       }
     }
 
-    if (_activeFilter == 'tracks' && tracks.isNotEmpty) {
+    if (filter == 'tracks' && tracks.isNotEmpty) {
       for (final track in tracks) {
         items.add(_ListItem.track(track));
       }
     }
 
-    if (_activeFilter == 'playlists' && playlists.isNotEmpty) {
+    if (filter == 'playlists' && playlists.isNotEmpty) {
       for (final playlist in playlists) {
         items.add(_ListItem.playlist(playlist));
       }
     }
 
-    if (_activeFilter == 'audiobooks' && audiobooks.isNotEmpty) {
+    if (filter == 'audiobooks' && audiobooks.isNotEmpty) {
       for (final audiobook in audiobooks) {
         items.add(_ListItem.audiobook(audiobook));
       }
@@ -656,25 +835,58 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
     return items;
   }
 
-  Widget _buildFilterChip(String label, String value) {
-    final isSelected = _activeFilter == value;
-    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+  /// Build joined segmented filter selector (like library media type selector)
+  Widget _buildFilterSelector(ColorScheme colorScheme) {
+    final filters = _getAvailableFilters();
+    final l10n = S.of(context)!;
 
-    return FilterChip(
-      label: Text(label),
-      selected: isSelected,
-      showCheckmark: false,
-      onSelected: (selected) {
+    String getLabel(String filter) {
+      switch (filter) {
+        case 'all': return l10n.all;
+        case 'artists': return l10n.artists;
+        case 'albums': return l10n.albums;
+        case 'tracks': return l10n.tracks;
+        case 'playlists': return l10n.playlists;
+        case 'audiobooks': return l10n.audiobooks;
+        case 'podcasts': return l10n.podcasts;
+        default: return filter;
+      }
+    }
+
+    return ClipRRect(
+      borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
+      child: Row(
+        mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
+        children: filters.map((filter) {
+          final isSelected = _activeFilter == filter;
+          return Material(
+            // Use theme-aware colors for light/dark mode support
+            color: isSelected
+                ? colorScheme.primaryContainer
+                : colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.6),
+            child: InkWell(
+              onTap: () {
                 setState(() {
-          _activeFilter = value;
+                  _activeFilter = filter;
                 });
+                _animateToFilter(filter);
               },
-      backgroundColor: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
-      selectedColor: colorScheme.primaryContainer,
-      side: BorderSide.none,
-      labelStyle: TextStyle(
-        color: isSelected ? colorScheme.onPrimaryContainer : colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
-        fontWeight: isSelected ? FontWeight.w600 : FontWeight.normal,
+              child: Padding(
+                padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 14, vertical: 10),
+                child: Text(
+                  getLabel(filter),
+                  style: TextStyle(
+                    color: isSelected
+                        ? colorScheme.onPrimaryContainer
+                        : colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.8),
+                    fontSize: 14,
+                    fontWeight: isSelected ? FontWeight.w600 : FontWeight.w500,
+                  ),
+                ),
+              ),
+            ),
+          );
+        }).toList(),
       ),
     );
   }
@@ -698,14 +910,21 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
     final imageUrl = maProvider.getImageUrl(artist, size: 256);
 
+    // Use 'search' suffix to avoid hero tag conflicts with library cards
+    const heroSuffix = '_search';
+    final artistId = artist.uri ?? artist.itemId;
+
     return RepaintBoundary(
       child: ListTile(
-        key: ValueKey(artist.uri ?? artist.itemId),
-      leading: ArtistAvatar(
+        key: ValueKey(artistId),
+        leading: Hero(
+          tag: HeroTags.artistImage + artistId + heroSuffix,
+          child: ArtistAvatar(
             artist: artist,
             radius: 24,
             imageSize: 128,
           ),
+        ),
         title: Text(
           artist.name,
           style: TextStyle(
@@ -720,11 +939,14 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
           style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
         ),
         onTap: () {
+          // Update adaptive colors before navigation
+          updateAdaptiveColorsFromImage(context, imageUrl);
           Navigator.push(
             context,
-            MaterialPageRoute(
-              builder: (context) => ArtistDetailsScreen(
+            FadeSlidePageRoute(
+              child: ArtistDetailsScreen(
                 artist: artist,
+                heroTagSuffix: 'search',
                 initialImageUrl: imageUrl,
               ),
             ),
@@ -742,10 +964,16 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
         ? '${album.artistsString} • ${S.of(context)!.albumSingular}'
         : album.artistsString;
 
+    // Use 'search' suffix to avoid hero tag conflicts with library cards
+    const heroSuffix = '_search';
+    final albumId = album.uri ?? album.itemId;
+
     return RepaintBoundary(
       child: ListTile(
-        key: ValueKey(album.uri ?? album.itemId),
-        leading: Container(
+        key: ValueKey(albumId),
+        leading: Hero(
+          tag: HeroTags.albumCover + albumId + heroSuffix,
+          child: Container(
             width: 48,
             height: 48,
             decoration: BoxDecoration(
@@ -762,7 +990,12 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
                 ? Icon(Icons.album_rounded, color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant)
                 : null,
           ),
-      title: Text(
+        ),
+        title: Hero(
+          tag: HeroTags.albumTitle + albumId + heroSuffix,
+          child: Material(
+            color: Colors.transparent,
+            child: Text(
               album.nameWithYear,
               style: TextStyle(
                 color: colorScheme.onSurface,
@@ -771,18 +1004,29 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
               maxLines: 1,
               overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
             ),
-      subtitle: Text(
+          ),
+        ),
+        subtitle: Hero(
+          tag: HeroTags.artistName + albumId + heroSuffix,
+          child: Material(
+            color: Colors.transparent,
+            child: Text(
               subtitleText,
               style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
               maxLines: 1,
               overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
             ),
+          ),
+        ),
         onTap: () {
+          // Update adaptive colors before navigation
+          updateAdaptiveColorsFromImage(context, imageUrl);
           Navigator.push(
             context,
-            MaterialPageRoute(
-              builder: (context) => AlbumDetailsScreen(
+            FadeSlidePageRoute(
+              child: AlbumDetailsScreen(
                 album: album,
+                heroTagSuffix: 'search',
                 initialImageUrl: imageUrl,
               ),
             ),
@@ -871,12 +1115,12 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
                     child: Row(
                       mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.end,
                       children: [
-                        // Radio button
+                        // Radio button (uses current player - 1 tap)
                         SizedBox(
                           height: 44,
                           width: 44,
                           child: FilledButton.tonal(
-                            onPressed: () => _showRadioMenu(track),
+                            onPressed: () => _playRadio(track),
                             style: FilledButton.styleFrom(
                               padding: EdgeInsets.zero,
                               shape: RoundedRectangleBorder(
@@ -887,12 +1131,28 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
                           ),
                         ),
                         const SizedBox(width: 10),
-                        // Add to queue button
+                        // Radio On button (pick player - 2 taps)
                         SizedBox(
                           height: 44,
                           width: 44,
                           child: FilledButton.tonal(
-                            onPressed: () => _showAddToQueueMenu(track),
+                            onPressed: () => _showRadioOnMenu(track),
+                            style: FilledButton.styleFrom(
+                              padding: EdgeInsets.zero,
+                              shape: RoundedRectangleBorder(
+                                borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+                              ),
+                            ),
+                            child: const Icon(Icons.speaker_group_outlined, size: 20),
+                          ),
+                        ),
+                        const SizedBox(width: 10),
+                        // Add to queue button (uses current player - 1 tap)
+                        SizedBox(
+                          height: 44,
+                          width: 44,
+                          child: FilledButton.tonal(
+                            onPressed: () => _addToQueue(track),
                             style: FilledButton.styleFrom(
                               padding: EdgeInsets.zero,
                               shape: RoundedRectangleBorder(
@@ -1008,10 +1268,16 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
         ? '$authorText • ${S.of(context)!.audiobookSingular}'
         : authorText;
 
+    // Use 'search' suffix to avoid hero tag conflicts with library cards
+    const heroSuffix = '_search';
+    final audiobookId = audiobook.uri ?? audiobook.itemId;
+
     return RepaintBoundary(
       child: ListTile(
-        key: ValueKey(audiobook.uri ?? audiobook.itemId),
-        leading: Container(
+        key: ValueKey(audiobookId),
+        leading: Hero(
+          tag: HeroTags.audiobookCover + audiobookId + heroSuffix,
+          child: Container(
             width: 48,
             height: 48,
             decoration: BoxDecoration(
@@ -1028,7 +1294,12 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
                 ? Icon(Icons.headphones_rounded, color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant)
                 : null,
           ),
-        title: Text(
+        ),
+        title: Hero(
+          tag: HeroTags.audiobookTitle + audiobookId + heroSuffix,
+          child: Material(
+            color: Colors.transparent,
+            child: Text(
               audiobook.name,
               style: TextStyle(
                 color: colorScheme.onSurface,
@@ -1037,6 +1308,8 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
               maxLines: 1,
               overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
             ),
+          ),
+        ),
         subtitle: Text(
           subtitleText,
           style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
@@ -1050,11 +1323,14 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
               )
             : null,
         onTap: () {
+          // Update adaptive colors before navigation
+          updateAdaptiveColorsFromImage(context, imageUrl);
           Navigator.push(
             context,
-            MaterialPageRoute(
-              builder: (context) => AudiobookDetailScreen(
+            FadeSlidePageRoute(
+              child: AudiobookDetailScreen(
                 audiobook: audiobook,
+                heroTagSuffix: 'search',
                 initialImageUrl: imageUrl,
               ),
             ),
@@ -1081,51 +1357,19 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
     );
   }
 
-  void _showRadioMenu(Track track) {
+  /// Play track radio on current player (1 tap)
+  Future<void> _playRadio(Track track) async {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-    final players = maProvider.availablePlayers;
+    final player = maProvider.selectedPlayer;
 
-    GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
+    if (player == null) {
+      ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+        SnackBar(content: Text(S.of(context)!.noPlayerSelected)),
+      );
+      return;
+    }
 
-    showModalBottomSheet(
-      context: context,
-      backgroundColor: Colors.transparent,
-      builder: (context) => Container(
-        decoration: BoxDecoration(
-          color: Theme.of(context).colorScheme.surface,
-          borderRadius: const BorderRadius.vertical(top: Radius.circular(20)),
-        ),
-        child: Column(
-          mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
-          children: [
-            const SizedBox(height: 16),
-            Text(
-              S.of(context)!.playOn,
-              style: Theme.of(context).textTheme.titleLarge,
-            ),
-            const SizedBox(height: 16),
-            if (players.isEmpty)
-              Padding(
-                padding: const EdgeInsets.all(32.0),
-                child: Text(S.of(context)!.noPlayersAvailable),
-              )
-            else
-              Flexible(
-                child: ListView.builder(
-                  shrinkWrap: true,
-                  itemCount: players.length,
-                  itemBuilder: (context, index) {
-                    final player = players[index];
-                    return ListTile(
-                      leading: Icon(
-                        Icons.speaker,
-                        color: Theme.of(context).colorScheme.onSurface,
-                      ),
-                      title: Text(player.name),
-                      onTap: () async {
-                        Navigator.pop(context);
     try {
-                          maProvider.selectPlayer(player);
       await maProvider.playRadio(player.playerId, track);
       if (mounted) {
         ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
@@ -1142,63 +1386,56 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
         );
       }
     }
-                      },
+  }
+
+  /// Show player picker for Radio On (2 taps)
+  void _showRadioOnMenu(Track track) {
+    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+
+    GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
+
+    showPlayerPickerSheet(
+      context: context,
+      title: S.of(context)!.playOn,
+      players: maProvider.availablePlayers,
+      selectedPlayer: maProvider.selectedPlayer,
+      onPlayerSelected: (player) async {
+        try {
+          maProvider.selectPlayer(player);
+          await maProvider.playRadio(player.playerId, track);
+          if (mounted) {
+            ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+              SnackBar(
+                content: Text(S.of(context)!.startingRadioOnPlayer(track.name, player.name)),
+                duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
+              ),
             );
+          }
+        } catch (e) {
+          if (mounted) {
+            ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+              SnackBar(content: Text(S.of(context)!.failedToStartRadio(e.toString()))),
+            );
+          }
+        }
       },
-                ),
-              ),
-            const SizedBox(height: 16),
-          ],
-        ),
-      ),
     ).whenComplete(() {
       GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
     });
   }
 
-  void _showAddToQueueMenu(Track track) {
+  /// Add track to queue on current player (1 tap)
+  Future<void> _addToQueue(Track track) async {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-    final players = maProvider.availablePlayers;
+    final player = maProvider.selectedPlayer;
 
-    GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
+    if (player == null) {
+      ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+        SnackBar(content: Text(S.of(context)!.noPlayerSelected)),
+      );
+      return;
+    }
 
-    showModalBottomSheet(
-      context: context,
-      backgroundColor: Colors.transparent,
-      builder: (context) => Container(
-        decoration: BoxDecoration(
-          color: Theme.of(context).colorScheme.surface,
-          borderRadius: const BorderRadius.vertical(top: Radius.circular(20)),
-        ),
-        child: Column(
-          mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
-          children: [
-            const SizedBox(height: 16),
-            Text(
-              S.of(context)!.addToQueueOn,
-              style: Theme.of(context).textTheme.titleLarge,
-            ),
-            const SizedBox(height: 16),
-            if (players.isEmpty)
-              Padding(
-                padding: const EdgeInsets.all(32.0),
-                child: Text(S.of(context)!.noPlayersAvailable),
-              )
-            else
-              Flexible(
-                child: ListView.builder(
-                  shrinkWrap: true,
-                  itemCount: players.length,
-                  itemBuilder: (context, index) {
-                    final player = players[index];
-                    return ListTile(
-                      leading: Icon(
-                        Icons.speaker,
-                        color: Theme.of(context).colorScheme.onSurface,
-                      ),
-                      title: Text(player.name),
-                      onTap: () async {
-                        Navigator.pop(context);
     try {
       await maProvider.addTrackToQueue(player.playerId, track);
       if (mounted) {
@@ -1216,18 +1453,6 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
         );
       }
     }
-                      },
-                    );
-                  },
-                ),
-              ),
-            const SizedBox(height: 16),
-          ],
-        ),
-      ),
-    ).whenComplete(() {
-      GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
-    });
   }
 
   Future<void> _toggleTrackFavorite(Track track) async {

lib/widgets/player/player_reveal_overlay.dart

@@ -44,6 +44,10 @@ class PlayerRevealOverlayState extends State<PlayerRevealOverlay>
   double _dragOffset = 0;
   bool _isDragging = false;
 
+  // Scroll controller for when player list overflows
+  final ScrollController _scrollController = ScrollController();
+  bool _isScrollable = false;
+
   // Cache extracted colors per player for per-device accent colors
   final Map<String, ColorScheme?> _playerColors = {};
 
@@ -128,6 +132,7 @@ class PlayerRevealOverlayState extends State<PlayerRevealOverlay>
   void dispose() {
     _revealController.dispose();
     _refreshTimer?.cancel();
+    _scrollController.dispose();
     super.dispose();
   }
 
@@ -157,19 +162,51 @@ class PlayerRevealOverlayState extends State<PlayerRevealOverlay>
     });
   }
 
+  /// Check if scroll is at top (or not scrollable)
+  bool get _isAtTop {
+    if (!_isScrollable) return true;
+    if (!_scrollController.hasClients) return true;
+    return _scrollController.offset <= 0;
+  }
+
   void _handleVerticalDragUpdate(DragUpdateDetails details) {
+    final delta = details.primaryDelta ?? 0;
+
+    // If scrollable and not at top, let scroll handle it
+    if (_isScrollable && !_isAtTop) {
+      // Scroll the list
+      if (_scrollController.hasClients) {
+        final newOffset = _scrollController.offset - delta;
+        _scrollController.jumpTo(newOffset.clamp(0.0, _scrollController.position.maxScrollExtent));
+      }
+      return;
+    }
+
+    // At top: check if trying to scroll down (view more) or dismiss
+    if (_isScrollable && delta < 0 && _scrollController.hasClients) {
+      // Swiping up (delta negative) = scroll down to see more players
+      final newOffset = _scrollController.offset - delta;
+      _scrollController.jumpTo(newOffset.clamp(0.0, _scrollController.position.maxScrollExtent));
+      return;
+    }
+
+    // Only process dismiss gesture when swiping DOWN (positive delta = finger moving down)
+    // Ignore swipe up when not scrollable - cards should stay fixed
+    if (delta <= 0) return;
+
+    // Swiping down = dismiss gesture
     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);
+      _dragOffset += delta;
     });
   }
 
   void _handleVerticalDragEnd(DragEndDetails details) {
     final velocity = details.primaryVelocity ?? 0;
 
+    // If not dragging (was scrolling), don't dismiss
+    if (!_isDragging) return;
+
     // Dismiss if dragged down enough or with enough velocity
     if (_dragOffset > 100 || velocity > 500) {
       HapticFeedback.lightImpact();
@@ -215,6 +252,21 @@ class PlayerRevealOverlayState extends State<PlayerRevealOverlay>
         const cardSpacing = 12.0;
         final totalStackHeight = players.length * cardHeight + (players.length - 1) * cardSpacing;
 
+        // Calculate max available height (80% of screen minus mini player area)
+        final screenHeight = MediaQuery.of(context).size.height;
+        final statusBarHeight = MediaQuery.of(context).padding.top;
+        final bottomPadding = widget.miniPlayerBottom + widget.miniPlayerHeight + 20;
+        final maxListHeight = (screenHeight - statusBarHeight - bottomPadding) * 0.8;
+
+        // Determine if scrolling is needed
+        final needsScroll = totalStackHeight > maxListHeight;
+        // Update scrollable state (used by gesture handlers)
+        WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+          if (_isScrollable != needsScroll) {
+            _isScrollable = needsScroll;
+          }
+        });
+
         return AnimatedBuilder(
           animation: _revealAnimation,
           builder: (context, child) {
@@ -289,7 +341,76 @@ class PlayerRevealOverlayState extends State<PlayerRevealOverlay>
                               );
                             },
                           ),
-                        // Build player cards - all slide from behind mini player
+                        // Build player cards - scrollable when overflow, otherwise static
+                        // Using ListView.builder for many players: only builds visible items
+                        // This significantly improves animation performance with 10+ players
+                        if (needsScroll)
+                          ConstrainedBox(
+                            constraints: BoxConstraints(maxHeight: maxListHeight),
+                            child: ListView.builder(
+                              controller: _scrollController,
+                              physics: const ClampingScrollPhysics(),
+                              itemCount: players.length,
+                              // Fixed height per item for optimal scroll performance
+                              itemExtent: cardHeight + cardSpacing,
+                              itemBuilder: (context, index) {
+                                final player = players[index];
+                                final isPlaying = player.state == 'playing';
+                                final playerTrack = maProvider.getCachedTrackForPlayer(player.playerId);
+                                String? albumArtUrl;
+                                if (playerTrack != null && player.available && player.powered) {
+                                  albumArtUrl = maProvider.getImageUrl(playerTrack, size: 128);
+                                }
+                                final playerColorScheme = _playerColors[player.playerId];
+                                final cardBgColor = playerColorScheme?.primaryContainer ?? defaultBgColor;
+                                final cardTextColor = playerColorScheme?.onPrimaryContainer ?? defaultTextColor;
+
+                                // Animation: slide from behind mini player
+                                // Only calculate for items that will be built (visible ones)
+                                const baseOffset = 80.0;
+                                final reverseIndex = players.length - 1 - index;
+                                final distanceToTravel = baseOffset + (reverseIndex * (cardHeight + cardSpacing));
+                                final slideOffset = distanceToTravel * (1.0 - t);
+
+                                return Transform.translate(
+                                  offset: Offset(0, slideOffset),
+                                  child: Padding(
+                                    padding: const EdgeInsets.only(bottom: cardSpacing),
+                                    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();
+                                        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),
+                                    ),
+                                  ),
+                                );
+                              },
+                            ),
+                          )
+                        else
+                        // Non-scrollable list for when players fit
                         ...List.generate(players.length, (index) {
                           final player = players[index];
                           final isPlaying = player.state == 'playing';

lib/widgets/player_picker_sheet.dart

@@ -0,0 +1,226 @@
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import '../models/player.dart';
+import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
+
+/// A themed bottom sheet for selecting a player.
+///
+/// Supports adaptive theming - pass [adaptiveColorScheme] to use colors
+/// extracted from album art, matching the detail screen backgrounds.
+class PlayerPickerSheet extends StatelessWidget {
+  final String title;
+  final List<Player> players;
+  final Player? selectedPlayer;
+  final ColorScheme? adaptiveColorScheme;
+  final Future<void> Function(Player player) onPlayerSelected;
+
+  const PlayerPickerSheet({
+    super.key,
+    required this.title,
+    required this.players,
+    this.selectedPlayer,
+    this.adaptiveColorScheme,
+    required this.onPlayerSelected,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    final themeColorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+    final colorScheme = adaptiveColorScheme ?? themeColorScheme;
+
+    // Use surface container for slightly elevated look, or adaptive surface
+    final backgroundColor = adaptiveColorScheme?.surface ?? themeColorScheme.surfaceContainerHigh;
+    final onBackgroundColor = adaptiveColorScheme?.onSurface ?? themeColorScheme.onSurface;
+
+    return Container(
+      decoration: BoxDecoration(
+        color: backgroundColor,
+        borderRadius: const BorderRadius.vertical(top: Radius.circular(20)),
+      ),
+      child: Column(
+        mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
+        children: [
+          // Drag handle
+          Padding(
+            padding: const EdgeInsets.only(top: 12, bottom: 8),
+            child: Container(
+              width: 32,
+              height: 4,
+              decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                color: onBackgroundColor.withOpacity(0.3),
+                borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(2),
+              ),
+            ),
+          ),
+
+          // Title
+          Padding(
+            padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 24, vertical: 8),
+            child: Text(
+              title,
+              style: Theme.of(context).textTheme.titleLarge?.copyWith(
+                color: onBackgroundColor,
+              ),
+              textAlign: TextAlign.center,
+            ),
+          ),
+
+          const SizedBox(height: 8),
+
+          // Player list
+          if (players.isEmpty)
+            Padding(
+              padding: const EdgeInsets.all(32.0),
+              child: Text(
+                S.of(context)!.noPlayersAvailable,
+                style: TextStyle(color: onBackgroundColor.withOpacity(0.6)),
+              ),
+            )
+          else
+            Flexible(
+              child: ListView.builder(
+                shrinkWrap: true,
+                padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 8),
+                itemCount: players.length,
+                itemBuilder: (context, index) {
+                  final player = players[index];
+                  final isSelected = selectedPlayer?.playerId == player.playerId;
+
+                  return _PlayerTile(
+                    player: player,
+                    isSelected: isSelected,
+                    colorScheme: colorScheme,
+                    onBackgroundColor: onBackgroundColor,
+                    onTap: () => onPlayerSelected(player),
+                  );
+                },
+              ),
+            ),
+
+          SizedBox(height: MediaQuery.of(context).padding.bottom + 70),
+        ],
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+}
+
+class _PlayerTile extends StatelessWidget {
+  final Player player;
+  final bool isSelected;
+  final ColorScheme colorScheme;
+  final Color onBackgroundColor;
+  final VoidCallback onTap;
+
+  const _PlayerTile({
+    required this.player,
+    required this.isSelected,
+    required this.colorScheme,
+    required this.onBackgroundColor,
+    required this.onTap,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    // Status color based on player state
+    Color statusColor;
+    if (!player.available) {
+      statusColor = Colors.grey.withOpacity(0.5);
+    } else if (!player.powered) {
+      statusColor = Colors.grey;
+    } else if (player.state == 'playing') {
+      statusColor = Colors.green;
+    } else {
+      statusColor = Colors.orange; // Idle/paused but powered
+    }
+
+    return Padding(
+      padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(vertical: 2),
+      child: Material(
+        color: isSelected
+            ? colorScheme.primaryContainer.withOpacity(0.3)
+            : Colors.transparent,
+        borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+        child: InkWell(
+          onTap: onTap,
+          borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+          child: Padding(
+            padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 16, vertical: 12),
+            child: Row(
+              children: [
+                // Status indicator
+                Container(
+                  width: 8,
+                  height: 8,
+                  decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                    shape: BoxShape.circle,
+                    color: statusColor,
+                  ),
+                ),
+                const SizedBox(width: 12),
+
+                // Speaker icon
+                Icon(
+                  Icons.speaker_rounded,
+                  color: isSelected
+                      ? colorScheme.primary
+                      : onBackgroundColor.withOpacity(0.7),
+                  size: 24,
+                ),
+                const SizedBox(width: 12),
+
+                // Player name
+                Expanded(
+                  child: Text(
+                    player.name,
+                    style: TextStyle(
+                      color: isSelected
+                          ? colorScheme.primary
+                          : onBackgroundColor,
+                      fontWeight: isSelected ? FontWeight.w600 : FontWeight.normal,
+                      fontSize: 16,
+                    ),
+                  ),
+                ),
+
+                // Selected checkmark
+                if (isSelected)
+                  Icon(
+                    Icons.check_circle_rounded,
+                    color: colorScheme.primary,
+                    size: 20,
+                  ),
+              ],
+            ),
+          ),
+        ),
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+}
+
+/// Shows the player picker bottom sheet with adaptive theming.
+///
+/// Returns the selected player, or null if dismissed.
+Future<void> showPlayerPickerSheet({
+  required BuildContext context,
+  required String title,
+  required List<Player> players,
+  Player? selectedPlayer,
+  ColorScheme? adaptiveColorScheme,
+  required Future<void> Function(Player player) onPlayerSelected,
+}) {
+  return showModalBottomSheet(
+    context: context,
+    backgroundColor: Colors.transparent,
+    isScrollControlled: true,
+    builder: (context) => PlayerPickerSheet(
+      title: title,
+      players: players,
+      selectedPlayer: selectedPlayer,
+      adaptiveColorScheme: adaptiveColorScheme,
+      onPlayerSelected: (player) async {
+        Navigator.pop(context);
+        await onPlayerSelected(player);
+      },
+    ),
+  );
+}

pubspec.yaml

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 name: ensemble
 description: A minimalistic Music Assistant client built with Flutter
 publish_to: 'none'
-version: 2.7.0-beta+30
+version: 2.7.2-beta+31
 
 environment:
   sdk: '>=3.0.0 <4.0.0'