diff --git a/lib/hooks/useAudioPlayer.ts b/lib/hooks/useAudioPlayer.ts
index 14ee20c..7058a81 100644
--- a/lib/hooks/useAudioPlayer.ts
+++ b/lib/hooks/useAudioPlayer.ts
@@ -164,6 +164,9 @@ export function useAudioPlayer(): UseAudioPlayerReturn {
 
       await player.seek(time);
       setCurrentTime(time);
+      // Seek now auto-starts playback, so update state accordingly
+      setIsPlaying(true);
+      setIsPaused(false);
     },
     [player]
   );