diff --git a/lib/audio/player.ts b/lib/audio/player.ts
index 65f4e98..4c669b6 100644
--- a/lib/audio/player.ts
+++ b/lib/audio/player.ts
@@ -114,22 +114,18 @@ export class AudioPlayer {
   }
 
   /**
-   * Seek to a specific time
+   * Seek to a specific time and start playback
    */
   async seek(time: number): Promise<void> {
     if (!this.audioBuffer) return;
 
-    const wasPlaying = this.isPlaying;
     const clampedTime = Math.max(0, Math.min(time, this.audioBuffer.duration));
 
     this.stop();
     this.pauseTime = clampedTime;
 
-    if (wasPlaying) {
-      await this.play(clampedTime);
-    } else {
-      this.isPaused = true;
-    }
+    // Always start playback after seeking
+    await this.play(clampedTime);
   }
 
   /**