Release Notes

Major Changes

Chromecast Support
Added complete Chromecast integration for video playback to compatible devices.
- Cast video content to any Chromecast device on your network
- Full remote control interface with play/pause, seek, and volume controls
- Seamless playback position transfer when switching between local and cast playback
- Cast-specific settings for bitrate (quality), audio/subtitle tracks, and playback speed
- Episode list ("Up Next") for series with quick episode switching during cast sessions
- System output switcher integration for unified device selection
- Playback progress synced with the Jellyfin server during cast sessions
- Automatic resume on local device when disconnecting
Note: Enable HEVC in Chromecast settings only if your Chromecast device supports hardware decoding of HEVC/H.265 video. If unsure, leave it disabled - the server will transcode to H.264 instead.

Improved Request Caching
- Requests are now cached immediately upon fetch for faster offline access
- Media details are enriched asynchronously in the background without blocking the UI
- Existing cached data preserved when enrichment fails
- Batch database operations for better performance
Genre Backdrops
- Refactored duotone backdrop generation for more consistent visuals
- Improved backdrop diversity across genre cards
UI Refinements
- Episode overlay play button icon updated for consistency
- Cast device chooser respects system light/dark theme
Bug Fixes
- Fixed request approval now correctly applies the default server/profile/root folder when not specified
- Fixed screen orientation during cast sessions

Full Changelog: v0.6.5-beta...v0.7.0-beta