[Feature Request] Android TV Support (Leanback UI) Request

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Summary

Currently, Lissen works great on phones and tablets, but there is no official support for Android TV devices. When attempting to use the app on Android TV:

• The app does not appear in the TV app launcher
• No remote control (D-pad) navigation support
• UI elements are not optimized for 10-foot experience (TV screen viewing distance)

Requested solution

Add Android TV support including:

1. TV Launcher Integration

   • App should appear in Android TV home screen launcher
   • Proper TV banner icon

2. Leanback UI Components

   • BrowseFragment for library navigation
   • DetailFragment for book/podcast details
   • Proper card-based layouts optimized for TV

3. Remote Control Navigation

   • Full D-pad support (up, down, left, right, select, back)
   • Play/pause/skip buttons on TV remote
   • Keyboard input for server URL/login when needed

4. Playback Controls

   • TV-optimized now playing screen
   • MediaSession integration for standard TV media controls
   • Progress bar visible from viewing distance

5. Optional: Picture-in-Picture or Background Playback

   • Continue playback while navigating other TV apps

Describe alternatives you've considered

• Using official Audiobookshelf app (limited features compared to Lissen)