diff --git a/ios/Podfile.lock b/ios/Podfile.lock
index 971fa505..e1eee8e7 100644
--- a/ios/Podfile.lock
+++ b/ios/Podfile.lock
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 PODS:
   - connectivity_plus (0.0.1):
     - Flutter
+  - device_info_plus (0.0.1):
+    - Flutter
   - Flutter (1.0.0)
   - os_media_controls (0.0.1):
     - Flutter
@@ -20,6 +22,7 @@ PODS:
 
 DEPENDENCIES:
   - connectivity_plus (from `.symlinks/plugins/connectivity_plus/ios`)
+  - device_info_plus (from `.symlinks/plugins/device_info_plus/ios`)
   - Flutter (from `Flutter`)
   - os_media_controls (from `.symlinks/plugins/os_media_controls/ios`)
   - package_info_plus (from `.symlinks/plugins/package_info_plus/ios`)
@@ -31,6 +34,8 @@ DEPENDENCIES:
 EXTERNAL SOURCES:
   connectivity_plus:
     :path: ".symlinks/plugins/connectivity_plus/ios"
+  device_info_plus:
+    :path: ".symlinks/plugins/device_info_plus/ios"
   Flutter:
     :path: Flutter
   os_media_controls:
@@ -48,6 +53,7 @@ EXTERNAL SOURCES:
 
 SPEC CHECKSUMS:
   connectivity_plus: cb623214f4e1f6ef8fe7403d580fdad517d2f7dd
+  device_info_plus: 21fcca2080fbcd348be798aa36c3e5ed849eefbe
   Flutter: cabc95a1d2626b1b06e7179b784ebcf0c0cde467
   os_media_controls: 86dceab6245a5325af90fc0fdebe243c42d789b4
   package_info_plus: af8e2ca6888548050f16fa2f1938db7b5a5df499
diff --git a/lib/focus/dpad_navigator.dart b/lib/focus/dpad_navigator.dart
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..d82b5313
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/focus/dpad_navigator.dart
@@ -0,0 +1,133 @@
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
+
+/// A widget that provides global D-pad/keyboard navigation handling.
+///
+/// Wrap this around your MaterialApp or main content to enable:
+/// - Back navigation with Escape/Back/GamepadB
+/// - Focus traversal with arrow keys (handled by Flutter's focus system)
+///
+/// Example:
+/// ```dart
+/// DpadNavigator(
+///   child: MaterialApp(...),
+/// )
+/// ```
+class DpadNavigator extends StatelessWidget {
+  /// The child widget (typically MaterialApp).
+  final Widget child;
+
+  /// Whether D-pad navigation is enabled.
+  final bool enabled;
+
+  /// Called when back navigation is triggered.
+  /// If null, uses Navigator.maybePop().
+  final VoidCallback? onBack;
+
+  const DpadNavigator({
+    super.key,
+    required this.child,
+    this.enabled = true,
+    this.onBack,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    if (!enabled) {
+      return child;
+    }
+
+    return Focus(
+      autofocus: true,
+      onKeyEvent: _handleKeyEvent,
+      child: child,
+    );
+  }
+
+  KeyEventResult _handleKeyEvent(FocusNode node, KeyEvent event) {
+    if (event is! KeyDownEvent) return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+
+    // Handle back navigation
+    if (_isBackKey(event.logicalKey)) {
+      if (onBack != null) {
+        onBack!();
+        return KeyEventResult.handled;
+      }
+
+      // Try to pop navigation if we have a context
+      final context = node.context;
+      if (context != null) {
+        final navigator = Navigator.maybeOf(context);
+        if (navigator != null && navigator.canPop()) {
+          navigator.pop();
+          return KeyEventResult.handled;
+        }
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Arrow keys and D-pad directions are handled by Flutter's focus system
+    // We don't need to intercept them here
+
+    return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+  }
+
+  bool _isBackKey(LogicalKeyboardKey key) {
+    return key == LogicalKeyboardKey.escape ||
+        key == LogicalKeyboardKey.goBack ||
+        key == LogicalKeyboardKey.browserBack ||
+        key == LogicalKeyboardKey.gameButtonB;
+  }
+}
+
+/// Extension methods for checking D-pad related keys.
+extension DpadKeyExtension on LogicalKeyboardKey {
+  /// Whether this key is a D-pad directional key.
+  bool get isDpadDirection {
+    return this == LogicalKeyboardKey.arrowUp ||
+        this == LogicalKeyboardKey.arrowDown ||
+        this == LogicalKeyboardKey.arrowLeft ||
+        this == LogicalKeyboardKey.arrowRight;
+  }
+
+  /// Whether this key is a select/activate key.
+  bool get isSelectKey {
+    return this == LogicalKeyboardKey.select ||
+        this == LogicalKeyboardKey.enter ||
+        this == LogicalKeyboardKey.numpadEnter ||
+        this == LogicalKeyboardKey.gameButtonA;
+  }
+
+  /// Whether this key is a back/cancel key.
+  bool get isBackKey {
+    return this == LogicalKeyboardKey.escape ||
+        this == LogicalKeyboardKey.goBack ||
+        this == LogicalKeyboardKey.browserBack ||
+        this == LogicalKeyboardKey.gameButtonB;
+  }
+
+  /// Whether this key is a context menu key.
+  bool get isContextMenuKey {
+    return this == LogicalKeyboardKey.contextMenu ||
+        this == LogicalKeyboardKey.gameButtonX;
+  }
+
+  /// Whether this key moves focus left.
+  bool get isLeftKey {
+    return this == LogicalKeyboardKey.arrowLeft;
+  }
+
+  /// Whether this key moves focus right.
+  bool get isRightKey {
+    return this == LogicalKeyboardKey.arrowRight;
+  }
+
+  /// Whether this key moves focus up.
+  bool get isUpKey {
+    return this == LogicalKeyboardKey.arrowUp;
+  }
+
+  /// Whether this key moves focus down.
+  bool get isDownKey {
+    return this == LogicalKeyboardKey.arrowDown;
+  }
+}
diff --git a/lib/focus/focus_theme.dart b/lib/focus/focus_theme.dart
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..53c9c8c9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/focus/focus_theme.dart
@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import '../theme/mono_tokens.dart';
+
+/// Focus styling constants for D-pad navigation.
+class FocusTheme {
+  FocusTheme._();
+
+  /// Scale factor when an item is focused.
+  static const double focusScale = 1.02;
+
+  /// Border width for the focus indicator.
+  static const double focusBorderWidth = 2.5;
+
+  /// Default border radius (matches MonoTokens.radiusSm).
+  static const double defaultBorderRadius = 8.0;
+
+  /// Get the focus border color from the theme.
+  static Color getFocusBorderColor(BuildContext context) {
+    return Theme.of(context).colorScheme.primary;
+  }
+
+  /// Get the animation duration from MonoTokens.
+  static Duration getAnimationDuration(BuildContext context) {
+    return Theme.of(context).extension<MonoTokens>()?.fast ??
+        const Duration(milliseconds: 150);
+  }
+
+  /// Build the focus border decoration.
+  static BoxDecoration focusDecoration(
+    BuildContext context, {
+    required bool isFocused,
+    double borderRadius = defaultBorderRadius,
+  }) {
+    final focusColor = getFocusBorderColor(context);
+
+    return BoxDecoration(
+      borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(borderRadius),
+      border: Border.all(
+        color: isFocused ? focusColor : Colors.transparent,
+        width: focusBorderWidth,
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+}
diff --git a/lib/focus/focusable_list_item.dart b/lib/focus/focusable_list_item.dart
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..29647642
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/focus/focusable_list_item.dart
@@ -0,0 +1,322 @@
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'focusable_wrapper.dart';
+import 'focus_theme.dart';
+
+/// A focusable list item for settings screens and menus.
+///
+/// Wraps a ListTile with focus support for D-pad navigation.
+///
+/// Example:
+/// ```dart
+/// FocusableListItem(
+///   leading: Icon(Icons.settings),
+///   title: Text('Setting Name'),
+///   subtitle: Text('Description'),
+///   onTap: () => openSetting(),
+/// )
+/// ```
+class FocusableListItem extends StatelessWidget {
+  /// Leading widget (typically an icon).
+  final Widget? leading;
+
+  /// Title widget.
+  final Widget title;
+
+  /// Subtitle widget.
+  final Widget? subtitle;
+
+  /// Trailing widget.
+  final Widget? trailing;
+
+  /// Called when the item is tapped or selected.
+  final VoidCallback? onTap;
+
+  /// Optional external FocusNode.
+  final FocusNode? focusNode;
+
+  /// Whether this item should autofocus.
+  final bool autofocus;
+
+  /// Whether the item is enabled.
+  final bool enabled;
+
+  /// Border radius for the focus indicator.
+  final double borderRadius;
+
+  /// Content padding.
+  final EdgeInsetsGeometry? contentPadding;
+
+  const FocusableListItem({
+    super.key,
+    this.leading,
+    required this.title,
+    this.subtitle,
+    this.trailing,
+    this.onTap,
+    this.focusNode,
+    this.autofocus = false,
+    this.enabled = true,
+    this.borderRadius = 12.0,
+    this.contentPadding,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    return FocusableWrapper(
+      focusNode: focusNode,
+      autofocus: autofocus,
+      onSelect: enabled ? onTap : null,
+      borderRadius: borderRadius,
+      canRequestFocus: enabled,
+      child: ListTile(
+        leading: leading,
+        title: title,
+        subtitle: subtitle,
+        trailing: trailing,
+        onTap: onTap,
+        enabled: enabled,
+        contentPadding: contentPadding,
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+}
+
+/// A focusable switch list item for boolean settings.
+///
+/// Example:
+/// ```dart
+/// FocusableSwitchListItem(
+///   secondary: Icon(Icons.dark_mode),
+///   title: Text('Dark Mode'),
+///   value: isDarkMode,
+///   onChanged: (value) => setDarkMode(value),
+/// )
+/// ```
+class FocusableSwitchListItem extends StatelessWidget {
+  /// Secondary widget (typically an icon), displayed before the title.
+  final Widget? secondary;
+
+  /// Title widget.
+  final Widget title;
+
+  /// Subtitle widget.
+  final Widget? subtitle;
+
+  /// The current value of the switch.
+  final bool value;
+
+  /// Called when the switch value changes.
+  final ValueChanged<bool>? onChanged;
+
+  /// Optional external FocusNode.
+  final FocusNode? focusNode;
+
+  /// Whether this item should autofocus.
+  final bool autofocus;
+
+  /// Border radius for the focus indicator.
+  final double borderRadius;
+
+  /// Content padding.
+  final EdgeInsetsGeometry? contentPadding;
+
+  const FocusableSwitchListItem({
+    super.key,
+    this.secondary,
+    required this.title,
+    this.subtitle,
+    required this.value,
+    this.onChanged,
+    this.focusNode,
+    this.autofocus = false,
+    this.borderRadius = 12.0,
+    this.contentPadding,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    return FocusableWrapper(
+      focusNode: focusNode,
+      autofocus: autofocus,
+      onSelect: onChanged != null ? () => onChanged!(!value) : null,
+      borderRadius: borderRadius,
+      canRequestFocus: onChanged != null,
+      child: SwitchListTile(
+        secondary: secondary,
+        title: title,
+        subtitle: subtitle,
+        value: value,
+        onChanged: onChanged,
+        contentPadding: contentPadding,
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+}
+
+/// A focusable checkbox list item.
+///
+/// Example:
+/// ```dart
+/// FocusableCheckboxListItem(
+///   title: Text('Enable Feature'),
+///   value: isEnabled,
+///   onChanged: (value) => setEnabled(value ?? false),
+/// )
+/// ```
+class FocusableCheckboxListItem extends StatelessWidget {
+  /// Secondary widget (typically an icon).
+  final Widget? secondary;
+
+  /// Title widget.
+  final Widget title;
+
+  /// Subtitle widget.
+  final Widget? subtitle;
+
+  /// The current value of the checkbox.
+  final bool? value;
+
+  /// Called when the checkbox value changes.
+  final ValueChanged<bool?>? onChanged;
+
+  /// Optional external FocusNode.
+  final FocusNode? focusNode;
+
+  /// Whether this item should autofocus.
+  final bool autofocus;
+
+  /// Border radius for the focus indicator.
+  final double borderRadius;
+
+  /// Content padding.
+  final EdgeInsetsGeometry? contentPadding;
+
+  /// Whether the checkbox is tristate.
+  final bool tristate;
+
+  const FocusableCheckboxListItem({
+    super.key,
+    this.secondary,
+    required this.title,
+    this.subtitle,
+    required this.value,
+    this.onChanged,
+    this.focusNode,
+    this.autofocus = false,
+    this.borderRadius = 12.0,
+    this.contentPadding,
+    this.tristate = false,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    return FocusableWrapper(
+      focusNode: focusNode,
+      autofocus: autofocus,
+      onSelect: onChanged != null
+          ? () {
+              if (tristate) {
+                // Cycle through: false -> true -> null -> false
+                if (value == null) {
+                  onChanged!(false);
+                } else if (value!) {
+                  onChanged!(null);
+                } else {
+                  onChanged!(true);
+                }
+              } else {
+                onChanged!(!(value ?? false));
+              }
+            }
+          : null,
+      borderRadius: borderRadius,
+      canRequestFocus: onChanged != null,
+      child: CheckboxListTile(
+        secondary: secondary,
+        title: title,
+        subtitle: subtitle,
+        value: value,
+        onChanged: onChanged,
+        contentPadding: contentPadding,
+        tristate: tristate,
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+}
+
+/// A focusable radio list item.
+///
+/// Example:
+/// ```dart
+/// FocusableRadioListItem<String>(
+///   title: Text('Option A'),
+///   value: 'a',
+///   groupValue: selectedValue,
+///   onChanged: (value) => setSelected(value),
+/// )
+/// ```
+class FocusableRadioListItem<T> extends StatelessWidget {
+  /// Secondary widget (typically an icon).
+  final Widget? secondary;
+
+  /// Title widget.
+  final Widget title;
+
+  /// Subtitle widget.
+  final Widget? subtitle;
+
+  /// The value represented by this radio button.
+  final T value;
+
+  /// The currently selected value for the group.
+  final T? groupValue;
+
+  /// Called when this radio button is selected.
+  final ValueChanged<T?>? onChanged;
+
+  /// Optional external FocusNode.
+  final FocusNode? focusNode;
+
+  /// Whether this item should autofocus.
+  final bool autofocus;
+
+  /// Border radius for the focus indicator.
+  final double borderRadius;
+
+  /// Content padding.
+  final EdgeInsetsGeometry? contentPadding;
+
+  const FocusableRadioListItem({
+    super.key,
+    this.secondary,
+    required this.title,
+    this.subtitle,
+    required this.value,
+    required this.groupValue,
+    this.onChanged,
+    this.focusNode,
+    this.autofocus = false,
+    this.borderRadius = 12.0,
+    this.contentPadding,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    return FocusableWrapper(
+      focusNode: focusNode,
+      autofocus: autofocus,
+      onSelect: onChanged != null ? () => onChanged!(value) : null,
+      borderRadius: borderRadius,
+      canRequestFocus: onChanged != null,
+      child: RadioListTile<T>(
+        secondary: secondary,
+        title: title,
+        subtitle: subtitle,
+        value: value,
+        groupValue: groupValue,
+        onChanged: onChanged,
+        contentPadding: contentPadding,
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+}
diff --git a/lib/focus/focusable_scroll_section.dart b/lib/focus/focusable_scroll_section.dart
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..b72b65c7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/focus/focusable_scroll_section.dart
@@ -0,0 +1,278 @@
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+
+/// A horizontal scrollable section with focus memory and auto-scroll support.
+///
+/// Use this for rows of focusable items (like HubSection) to:
+/// - Remember the last focused item when navigating away
+/// - Auto-scroll to keep the focused item visible
+/// - Provide smooth focus traversal within the section
+///
+/// Example:
+/// ```dart
+/// FocusableScrollSection(
+///   sectionId: 'recently_added',
+///   itemCount: items.length,
+///   itemBuilder: (context, index, focusNode) {
+///     return FocusableWrapper(
+///       focusNode: focusNode,
+///       onSelect: () => navigateTo(items[index]),
+///       child: MediaCard(item: items[index]),
+///     );
+///   },
+/// )
+/// ```
+class FocusableScrollSection extends StatefulWidget {
+  /// Unique identifier for focus memory persistence.
+  final String sectionId;
+
+  /// Number of items in the section.
+  final int itemCount;
+
+  /// Builder for each focusable item.
+  /// The [focusNode] should be passed to a FocusableWrapper or Focus widget.
+  final Widget Function(BuildContext context, int index, FocusNode focusNode)
+      itemBuilder;
+
+  /// Optional scroll controller for external control.
+  final ScrollController? scrollController;
+
+  /// Whether to remember the last focused item.
+  final bool rememberFocus;
+
+  /// Padding around the scrollable area.
+  final EdgeInsets padding;
+
+  /// Spacing between items.
+  final double itemSpacing;
+
+  /// Called when the section gains focus.
+  final VoidCallback? onSectionFocused;
+
+  /// Called when the section loses focus.
+  final VoidCallback? onSectionBlurred;
+
+  const FocusableScrollSection({
+    super.key,
+    required this.sectionId,
+    required this.itemCount,
+    required this.itemBuilder,
+    this.scrollController,
+    this.rememberFocus = true,
+    this.padding = const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 12, vertical: 5),
+    this.itemSpacing = 4.0,
+    this.onSectionFocused,
+    this.onSectionBlurred,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  State<FocusableScrollSection> createState() => _FocusableScrollSectionState();
+}
+
+class _FocusableScrollSectionState extends State<FocusableScrollSection> {
+  late ScrollController _scrollController;
+  bool _ownsController = false;
+  late FocusScopeNode _focusScopeNode;
+
+  final List<FocusNode> _itemFocusNodes = [];
+  int _lastFocusedIndex = 0;
+  bool _hasFocus = false;
+
+  // Global focus memory (shared across sections)
+  static final Map<String, int> _focusMemory = {};
+
+  @override
+  void initState() {
+    super.initState();
+    _initScrollController();
+    _initFocusScopeNode();
+    _createFocusNodes();
+    _restoreFocusMemory();
+  }
+
+  void _initScrollController() {
+    if (widget.scrollController != null) {
+      _scrollController = widget.scrollController!;
+      _ownsController = false;
+    } else {
+      _scrollController = ScrollController();
+      _ownsController = true;
+    }
+  }
+
+  void _initFocusScopeNode() {
+    _focusScopeNode = FocusScopeNode(
+      debugLabel: 'FocusableScrollSection_${widget.sectionId}',
+    );
+  }
+
+  void _createFocusNodes() {
+    _disposeFocusNodes();
+    for (int i = 0; i < widget.itemCount; i++) {
+      final node = FocusNode(
+        debugLabel: '${widget.sectionId}_item_$i',
+      );
+      node.addListener(() => _handleItemFocusChange(i, node.hasFocus));
+      _itemFocusNodes.add(node);
+    }
+  }
+
+  void _disposeFocusNodes() {
+    for (final node in _itemFocusNodes) {
+      node.dispose();
+    }
+    _itemFocusNodes.clear();
+  }
+
+  void _restoreFocusMemory() {
+    if (widget.rememberFocus) {
+      _lastFocusedIndex = _focusMemory[widget.sectionId] ?? 0;
+      _lastFocusedIndex = _lastFocusedIndex.clamp(0, widget.itemCount - 1);
+    }
+  }
+
+  void _saveFocusMemory() {
+    if (widget.rememberFocus) {
+      _focusMemory[widget.sectionId] = _lastFocusedIndex;
+    }
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void didUpdateWidget(FocusableScrollSection oldWidget) {
+    super.didUpdateWidget(oldWidget);
+
+    // Handle scroll controller changes
+    if (widget.scrollController != oldWidget.scrollController) {
+      if (_ownsController) {
+        _scrollController.dispose();
+      }
+      _initScrollController();
+    }
+
+    // Handle item count changes
+    if (widget.itemCount != oldWidget.itemCount) {
+      _createFocusNodes();
+      _lastFocusedIndex = _lastFocusedIndex.clamp(0, widget.itemCount - 1);
+    }
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    _saveFocusMemory();
+    _disposeFocusNodes();
+    _focusScopeNode.dispose();
+    if (_ownsController) {
+      _scrollController.dispose();
+    }
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+
+  void _handleItemFocusChange(int index, bool hasFocus) {
+    if (hasFocus) {
+      _lastFocusedIndex = index;
+      _saveFocusMemory();
+      _scrollItemIntoView(index);
+
+      if (!_hasFocus) {
+        _hasFocus = true;
+        widget.onSectionFocused?.call();
+      }
+    } else {
+      // Check if section lost focus entirely
+      WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+        if (!mounted) return;
+        final stillHasFocus =
+            _itemFocusNodes.any((node) => node.hasFocus);
+        if (_hasFocus && !stillHasFocus) {
+          _hasFocus = false;
+          widget.onSectionBlurred?.call();
+        }
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  void _scrollItemIntoView(int index) {
+    if (!_scrollController.hasClients) return;
+
+    // We'll use ensureVisible which is more reliable
+    WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+      if (!mounted || index >= _itemFocusNodes.length) return;
+
+      final focusNode = _itemFocusNodes[index];
+      final context = focusNode.context;
+      if (context == null) return;
+
+      Scrollable.ensureVisible(
+        context,
+        alignment: 0.5, // Center the item
+        duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 200),
+        curve: Curves.easeInOut,
+      );
+    });
+  }
+
+  /// Request focus to the last focused item (or first item).
+  void requestFocus() {
+    if (_itemFocusNodes.isEmpty) return;
+
+    final index = _lastFocusedIndex.clamp(0, _itemFocusNodes.length - 1);
+    _itemFocusNodes[index].requestFocus();
+  }
+
+  /// Request focus to a specific item by index.
+  void requestFocusAt(int index) {
+    if (index < 0 || index >= _itemFocusNodes.length) return;
+    _itemFocusNodes[index].requestFocus();
+  }
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    if (widget.itemCount == 0) {
+      return const SizedBox.shrink();
+    }
+
+    return FocusScope(
+      node: _focusScopeNode,
+      child: FocusTraversalGroup(
+        policy: OrderedTraversalPolicy(),
+        child: ListView.builder(
+          controller: _scrollController,
+          scrollDirection: Axis.horizontal,
+          padding: widget.padding,
+          itemCount: widget.itemCount,
+          itemBuilder: (context, index) {
+            final focusNode = _itemFocusNodes[index];
+            return Padding(
+              padding: EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: widget.itemSpacing / 2),
+              child: widget.itemBuilder(context, index, focusNode),
+            );
+          },
+        ),
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+}
+
+/// Static methods for managing focus memory across sections.
+class FocusableScrollSectionMemory {
+  FocusableScrollSectionMemory._();
+
+  /// Clear focus memory for a specific section.
+  static void clear(String sectionId) {
+    _FocusableScrollSectionState._focusMemory.remove(sectionId);
+  }
+
+  /// Clear all focus memory.
+  static void clearAll() {
+    _FocusableScrollSectionState._focusMemory.clear();
+  }
+
+  /// Get the last focused index for a section.
+  static int? get(String sectionId) {
+    return _FocusableScrollSectionState._focusMemory[sectionId];
+  }
+
+  /// Set the focus memory for a section.
+  static void set(String sectionId, int index) {
+    _FocusableScrollSectionState._focusMemory[sectionId] = index;
+  }
+}
diff --git a/lib/focus/focusable_wrapper.dart b/lib/focus/focusable_wrapper.dart
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..8a892da3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/focus/focusable_wrapper.dart
@@ -0,0 +1,265 @@
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
+import 'focus_theme.dart';
+import 'input_mode_tracker.dart';
+
+/// A wrapper widget that makes its child focusable with D-pad navigation support.
+///
+/// Provides:
+/// - Visual focus indicator (border + scale animation)
+/// - Keyboard/D-pad event handling (Enter/Select to activate)
+/// - Optional auto-scroll to keep focused item visible
+class FocusableWrapper extends StatefulWidget {
+  /// The child widget to wrap.
+  final Widget child;
+
+  /// Called when the item is selected (Enter/Select/GamepadA).
+  final VoidCallback? onSelect;
+
+  /// Called when long press is triggered (context menu key).
+  final VoidCallback? onLongPress;
+
+  /// Called when focus changes.
+  final ValueChanged<bool>? onFocusChange;
+
+  /// Whether this widget should request focus when first built.
+  final bool autofocus;
+
+  /// Optional external FocusNode for programmatic focus control.
+  final FocusNode? focusNode;
+
+  /// Border radius for the focus indicator.
+  final double borderRadius;
+
+  /// Whether to scroll the widget into view when focused.
+  final bool autoScroll;
+
+  /// Alignment for auto-scroll (0.0 = start, 0.5 = center, 1.0 = end).
+  final double scrollAlignment;
+
+  /// Optional semantic label for accessibility.
+  final String? semanticLabel;
+
+  /// Whether the wrapper can receive focus.
+  final bool canRequestFocus;
+
+  /// Custom key event handler. Return KeyEventResult.handled to consume the event.
+  /// This is called before the default key handling.
+  final KeyEventResult Function(FocusNode node, KeyEvent event)? onKeyEvent;
+
+  const FocusableWrapper({
+    super.key,
+    required this.child,
+    this.onSelect,
+    this.onLongPress,
+    this.onFocusChange,
+    this.autofocus = false,
+    this.focusNode,
+    this.borderRadius = FocusTheme.defaultBorderRadius,
+    this.autoScroll = true,
+    this.scrollAlignment = 0.5,
+    this.semanticLabel,
+    this.canRequestFocus = true,
+    this.onKeyEvent,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  State<FocusableWrapper> createState() => _FocusableWrapperState();
+}
+
+class _FocusableWrapperState extends State<FocusableWrapper>
+    with SingleTickerProviderStateMixin {
+  late FocusNode _focusNode;
+  bool _ownsNode = false;
+  bool _isFocused = false;
+
+  late AnimationController _animationController;
+  late Animation<double> _scaleAnimation;
+
+  @override
+  void initState() {
+    super.initState();
+    _initFocusNode();
+    _initAnimations();
+  }
+
+  void _initFocusNode() {
+    if (widget.focusNode != null) {
+      _focusNode = widget.focusNode!;
+      _ownsNode = false;
+    } else {
+      _focusNode = FocusNode(
+        debugLabel: widget.semanticLabel ?? 'FocusableWrapper',
+        canRequestFocus: widget.canRequestFocus,
+      );
+      _ownsNode = true;
+    }
+  }
+
+  void _initAnimations() {
+    _animationController = AnimationController(
+      vsync: this,
+      duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 150),
+    );
+
+    _scaleAnimation = Tween<double>(
+      begin: 1.0,
+      end: FocusTheme.focusScale,
+    ).animate(CurvedAnimation(
+      parent: _animationController,
+      curve: Curves.easeOutCubic,
+    ));
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void didUpdateWidget(FocusableWrapper oldWidget) {
+    super.didUpdateWidget(oldWidget);
+
+    // Handle focusNode changes
+    if (widget.focusNode != oldWidget.focusNode) {
+      if (_ownsNode) {
+        _focusNode.dispose();
+      }
+      _initFocusNode();
+    }
+
+    // Update canRequestFocus
+    if (widget.canRequestFocus != oldWidget.canRequestFocus) {
+      _focusNode.canRequestFocus = widget.canRequestFocus;
+    }
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    _animationController.dispose();
+    if (_ownsNode) {
+      _focusNode.dispose();
+    }
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+
+  void _handleFocusChange(bool hasFocus) {
+    if (_isFocused != hasFocus) {
+      setState(() {
+        _isFocused = hasFocus;
+      });
+
+      // Animate scale
+      if (hasFocus) {
+        _animationController.forward();
+      } else {
+        _animationController.reverse();
+      }
+
+      // Auto-scroll into view
+      if (hasFocus && widget.autoScroll) {
+        _scrollIntoView();
+      }
+
+      // Notify listener
+      widget.onFocusChange?.call(hasFocus);
+    }
+  }
+
+  void _scrollIntoView() {
+    WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+      if (!mounted) return;
+
+      final renderObject = context.findRenderObject();
+      if (renderObject == null) return;
+
+      Scrollable.ensureVisible(
+        context,
+        alignment: widget.scrollAlignment,
+        duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 200),
+        curve: Curves.easeInOut,
+      );
+    });
+  }
+
+  KeyEventResult _handleKeyEvent(FocusNode node, KeyEvent event) {
+    if (event is! KeyDownEvent) return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+
+    // Call custom key handler first
+    if (widget.onKeyEvent != null) {
+      final result = widget.onKeyEvent!(node, event);
+      if (result == KeyEventResult.handled) {
+        return result;
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Handle Select/Enter for activation
+    if (_isSelectKey(event.logicalKey)) {
+      widget.onSelect?.call();
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // Handle context menu key
+    if (_isContextMenuKey(event.logicalKey)) {
+      widget.onLongPress?.call();
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+  }
+
+  bool _isSelectKey(LogicalKeyboardKey key) {
+    return key == LogicalKeyboardKey.select ||
+        key == LogicalKeyboardKey.enter ||
+        key == LogicalKeyboardKey.numpadEnter ||
+        key == LogicalKeyboardKey.gameButtonA;
+  }
+
+  bool _isContextMenuKey(LogicalKeyboardKey key) {
+    return key == LogicalKeyboardKey.contextMenu ||
+        key == LogicalKeyboardKey.gameButtonX;
+  }
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    final duration = FocusTheme.getAnimationDuration(context);
+    // Only show focus effects during keyboard/d-pad navigation
+    final showFocus = _isFocused && InputModeTracker.isKeyboardMode(context);
+
+    // Update animation duration if theme changes
+    if (_animationController.duration != duration) {
+      _animationController.duration = duration;
+    }
+
+    Widget result = Focus(
+      focusNode: _focusNode,
+      autofocus: widget.autofocus,
+      onFocusChange: _handleFocusChange,
+      onKeyEvent: _handleKeyEvent,
+      child: AnimatedBuilder(
+        animation: _scaleAnimation,
+        builder: (context, child) {
+          return Transform.scale(
+            scale: showFocus ? _scaleAnimation.value : 1.0,
+            child: AnimatedContainer(
+              duration: duration,
+              curve: Curves.easeOutCubic,
+              decoration: FocusTheme.focusDecoration(
+                context,
+                isFocused: showFocus,
+                borderRadius: widget.borderRadius,
+              ),
+              child: widget.child,
+            ),
+          );
+        },
+      ),
+    );
+
+    // Add semantics if label provided
+    if (widget.semanticLabel != null) {
+      result = Semantics(
+        label: widget.semanticLabel,
+        button: widget.onSelect != null,
+        child: result,
+      );
+    }
+
+    return result;
+  }
+}
diff --git a/lib/focus/input_mode_tracker.dart b/lib/focus/input_mode_tracker.dart
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..363b9381
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/focus/input_mode_tracker.dart
@@ -0,0 +1,106 @@
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
+
+import '../services/tv_detection_service.dart';
+
+/// Tracks whether the user is navigating via keyboard/d-pad or pointer (mouse/touch).
+///
+/// Focus effects should only be shown during keyboard navigation.
+enum InputMode { keyboard, pointer }
+
+/// Provides input mode tracking to descendant widgets.
+///
+/// Wrap your app with this widget to enable input mode detection:
+/// ```dart
+/// InputModeTracker(
+///   child: MaterialApp(...),
+/// )
+/// ```
+///
+/// Then check the mode in focusable widgets:
+/// ```dart
+/// final showFocus = _isFocused && InputModeTracker.isKeyboardMode(context);
+/// ```
+class InputModeTracker extends StatefulWidget {
+  final Widget child;
+
+  const InputModeTracker({super.key, required this.child});
+
+  /// Get the current input mode.
+  static InputMode of(BuildContext context) {
+    final provider =
+        context.dependOnInheritedWidgetOfExactType<_InputModeProvider>();
+    return provider?.mode ?? InputMode.pointer;
+  }
+
+  /// Convenience method to check if we're in keyboard mode.
+  static bool isKeyboardMode(BuildContext context) {
+    return of(context) == InputMode.keyboard;
+  }
+
+  @override
+  State<InputModeTracker> createState() => _InputModeTrackerState();
+}
+
+class _InputModeTrackerState extends State<InputModeTracker> {
+  // Default to keyboard mode on Android TV, pointer mode elsewhere
+  InputMode _mode =
+      TvDetectionService.isTVSync() ? InputMode.keyboard : InputMode.pointer;
+
+  @override
+  void initState() {
+    super.initState();
+    // Listen to hardware keyboard events globally
+    HardwareKeyboard.instance.addHandler(_handleKeyEvent);
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    HardwareKeyboard.instance.removeHandler(_handleKeyEvent);
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+
+  bool _handleKeyEvent(KeyEvent event) {
+    // Only switch to keyboard mode on key down (not repeats or releases)
+    if (event is KeyDownEvent) {
+      _setMode(InputMode.keyboard);
+    }
+    // Return false to let the event continue propagating
+    return false;
+  }
+
+  void _setMode(InputMode mode) {
+    if (_mode != mode) {
+      setState(() => _mode = mode);
+    }
+  }
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    return Listener(
+      // Switch to pointer mode on mouse activity
+      onPointerDown: (_) => _setMode(InputMode.pointer),
+      onPointerHover: (_) => _setMode(InputMode.pointer),
+      behavior: HitTestBehavior.translucent,
+      child: _InputModeProvider(
+        mode: _mode,
+        child: widget.child,
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+}
+
+/// InheritedWidget that provides the current input mode.
+class _InputModeProvider extends InheritedWidget {
+  final InputMode mode;
+
+  const _InputModeProvider({
+    required this.mode,
+    required super.child,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  bool updateShouldNotify(_InputModeProvider oldWidget) {
+    return mode != oldWidget.mode;
+  }
+}
diff --git a/lib/focus/locked_hub_controller.dart b/lib/focus/locked_hub_controller.dart
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..815e4307
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/focus/locked_hub_controller.dart
@@ -0,0 +1,147 @@
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+
+/// Controller for locked hub navigation.
+/// Manages visual focus index separately from Flutter's focus system.
+class LockedHubController extends ChangeNotifier {
+  LockedHubController({
+    required this.itemExtent,
+    this.leadingPadding = 12.0,
+    ScrollController? scrollController,
+  }) : scrollController = scrollController ?? ScrollController();
+
+  /// Width of each item (including padding/margin)
+  final double itemExtent;
+
+  /// Leading padding before first item
+  final double leadingPadding;
+
+  /// Scroll controller for the list
+  final ScrollController scrollController;
+
+  int _focusedIndex = 0;
+  int _itemCount = 0;
+  bool _hasFocus = false;
+
+  /// Current visual focus index
+  int get focusedIndex => _focusedIndex;
+
+  /// Number of items in the hub
+  int get itemCount => _itemCount;
+
+  /// Whether the hub currently has focus
+  bool get hasFocus => _hasFocus;
+
+  /// Update the item count (call when hub items change)
+  void updateItemCount(int count) {
+    if (_itemCount != count) {
+      _itemCount = count;
+      // Clamp focus index if it's now out of bounds
+      if (_focusedIndex >= count && count > 0) {
+        _focusedIndex = count - 1;
+        notifyListeners();
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Set hub focus state
+  void setHasFocus(bool value) {
+    if (_hasFocus != value) {
+      _hasFocus = value;
+      notifyListeners();
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Focus a specific index, scrolling to it
+  void focusIndex(int index, {bool animate = true}) {
+    if (_itemCount == 0) return;
+
+    final clamped = index.clamp(0, _itemCount - 1);
+    if (_focusedIndex != clamped) {
+      _focusedIndex = clamped;
+      notifyListeners();
+    }
+    _scrollToIndex(clamped, animate: animate);
+  }
+
+  /// Move focus left, return false if at boundary
+  bool moveLeft() {
+    if (_focusedIndex > 0) {
+      focusIndex(_focusedIndex - 1);
+      return true;
+    }
+    return false;
+  }
+
+  /// Move focus right, return false if at boundary
+  bool moveRight() {
+    if (_focusedIndex < _itemCount - 1) {
+      focusIndex(_focusedIndex + 1);
+      return true;
+    }
+    return false;
+  }
+
+  /// Scroll to center the item at the given index
+  void _scrollToIndex(int index, {bool animate = true}) {
+    if (!scrollController.hasClients) return;
+
+    final viewport = scrollController.position.viewportDimension;
+    final targetCenter = leadingPadding + (index * itemExtent) + (itemExtent / 2);
+    final desiredOffset = (targetCenter - (viewport / 2)).clamp(
+      0.0,
+      scrollController.position.maxScrollExtent,
+    );
+
+    if (animate) {
+      scrollController.animateTo(
+        desiredOffset,
+        duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 150),
+        curve: Curves.easeOut,
+      );
+    } else {
+      scrollController.jumpTo(desiredOffset);
+    }
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    scrollController.dispose();
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+}
+
+/// Manages focus memory for hub navigation.
+///
+/// Tracks two things:
+/// 1. Per-hub memory: Each hub remembers which item was last focused
+/// 2. Global column hint: When entering a hub that hasn't been visited,
+///    we use the column position from the last focused hub as a hint
+class HubFocusMemory {
+  static final Map<String, int> _perHubMemory = {};
+  static int _lastColumnHint = 0;
+
+  /// Remember the focused index for a specific hub
+  static void setForHub(String hubKey, int index) {
+    _perHubMemory[hubKey] = index;
+    _lastColumnHint = index;
+  }
+
+  /// Get the remembered index for a hub, or fall back to column hint
+  static int getForHub(String hubKey, int itemCount) {
+    if (itemCount <= 0) return 0;
+
+    // If this hub has memory, use it
+    if (_perHubMemory.containsKey(hubKey)) {
+      return _perHubMemory[hubKey]!.clamp(0, itemCount - 1);
+    }
+
+    // Otherwise use the last column hint (clamped to this hub's item count)
+    return _lastColumnHint.clamp(0, itemCount - 1);
+  }
+
+  /// Clear all memory (e.g., when leaving a screen)
+  static void clear() {
+    _perHubMemory.clear();
+    _lastColumnHint = 0;
+  }
+}
diff --git a/lib/focus/locked_hub_item.dart b/lib/focus/locked_hub_item.dart
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..bfaa2d27
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/focus/locked_hub_item.dart
@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+
+import 'focus_theme.dart';
+import 'input_mode_tracker.dart';
+
+/// A hub item that renders focus visuals based on passed-in state.
+/// Does NOT use FocusNode - relies on parent-managed visual focus.
+class LockedHubItem extends StatelessWidget {
+  /// Whether this item is visually focused
+  final bool isFocused;
+
+  /// The child widget to wrap
+  final Widget child;
+
+  /// Border radius for the focus indicator
+  final double borderRadius;
+
+  const LockedHubItem({
+    super.key,
+    required this.isFocused,
+    required this.child,
+    this.borderRadius = FocusTheme.defaultBorderRadius,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    final duration = FocusTheme.getAnimationDuration(context);
+    // Only show focus effects during keyboard/d-pad navigation
+    final showFocus = isFocused && InputModeTracker.isKeyboardMode(context);
+
+    return AnimatedScale(
+      scale: showFocus ? FocusTheme.focusScale : 1.0,
+      duration: duration,
+      curve: Curves.easeOutCubic,
+      child: AnimatedContainer(
+        duration: duration,
+        curve: Curves.easeOutCubic,
+        decoration: FocusTheme.focusDecoration(
+          context,
+          isFocused: showFocus,
+          borderRadius: borderRadius,
+        ),
+        child: child,
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+}
diff --git a/lib/main.dart b/lib/main.dart
index 48be4064..bf4d66fa 100644
--- a/lib/main.dart
+++ b/lib/main.dart
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ import 'utils/app_logger.dart';
 import 'utils/orientation_helper.dart';
 import 'utils/language_codes.dart';
 import 'i18n/strings.g.dart';
+import 'focus/input_mode_tracker.dart';
 
 void main() async {
   WidgetsFlutterBinding.ensureInitialized();
@@ -115,14 +116,16 @@ class MainApp extends StatelessWidget {
       child: Consumer<ThemeProvider>(
         builder: (context, themeProvider, child) {
           return TranslationProvider(
-            child: MaterialApp(
-              title: t.app.title,
-              debugShowCheckedModeBanner: false,
-              theme: themeProvider.lightTheme,
-              darkTheme: themeProvider.darkTheme,
-              themeMode: themeProvider.materialThemeMode,
-              navigatorObservers: [routeObserver],
-              home: const OrientationAwareSetup(),
+            child: InputModeTracker(
+              child: MaterialApp(
+                title: t.app.title,
+                debugShowCheckedModeBanner: false,
+                theme: themeProvider.lightTheme,
+                darkTheme: themeProvider.darkTheme,
+                themeMode: themeProvider.materialThemeMode,
+                navigatorObservers: [routeObserver],
+                home: const OrientationAwareSetup(),
+              ),
             ),
           );
         },
diff --git a/lib/screens/collection_detail_screen.dart b/lib/screens/collection_detail_screen.dart
index 0b90d477..8b0162c9 100644
--- a/lib/screens/collection_detail_screen.dart
+++ b/lib/screens/collection_detail_screen.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
 import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
+import '../focus/dpad_navigator.dart';
 import '../models/plex_metadata.dart';
 import '../providers/settings_provider.dart';
 import '../widgets/media_card.dart';
@@ -112,9 +114,20 @@ class _CollectionDetailScreenState
     }
   }
 
+  KeyEventResult _handleKeyEvent(FocusNode node, KeyEvent event) {
+    if (event is KeyDownEvent && event.logicalKey.isBackKey) {
+      Navigator.pop(context);
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+    return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+  }
+
   @override
   Widget build(BuildContext context) {
-    return Scaffold(
+    return Focus(
+      autofocus: true,
+      onKeyEvent: _handleKeyEvent,
+      child: Scaffold(
       body: CustomScrollView(
         slivers: [
           CustomAppBar(
@@ -155,6 +168,7 @@ class _CollectionDetailScreenState
             ),
         ],
       ),
+      ),
     );
   }
 }
diff --git a/lib/screens/discover_screen.dart b/lib/screens/discover_screen.dart
index 9f7e405b..434820a1 100644
--- a/lib/screens/discover_screen.dart
+++ b/lib/screens/discover_screen.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import 'dart:async';
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
 import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
 import 'package:cached_network_image/cached_network_image.dart';
 import '../../services/plex_client.dart';
@@ -23,6 +24,7 @@ import '../utils/app_logger.dart';
 import '../utils/provider_extensions.dart';
 import '../utils/video_player_navigation.dart';
 import '../utils/content_rating_formatter.dart';
+import '../focus/dpad_navigator.dart';
 import 'auth_screen.dart';
 
 class DiscoverScreen extends StatefulWidget {
@@ -64,6 +66,18 @@ class _DiscoverScreenState extends State<DiscoverScreen>
   late AnimationController _indicatorAnimationController;
   bool _isAutoScrollPaused = false;
 
+  // Hub navigation keys
+  GlobalKey<HubSectionState>? _continueWatchingHubKey;
+  final List<GlobalKey<HubSectionState>> _hubKeys = [];
+
+  // Hero and app bar focus
+  late FocusNode _heroFocusNode;
+  late FocusNode _refreshButtonFocusNode;
+  late FocusNode _userButtonFocusNode;
+  bool _isHeroFocused = false;
+  bool _isRefreshFocused = false;
+  bool _isUserFocused = false;
+
   /// Get the correct PlexClient for an item's server
   PlexClient _getClientForItem(PlexMetadata? item) {
     // Items should always have a serverId, but if not, fall back to first available server
@@ -83,6 +97,69 @@ class _DiscoverScreenState extends State<DiscoverScreen>
     return context.getClientForServer(serverId);
   }
 
+  /// Update hub keys when hubs list changes
+  void _updateHubKeys() {
+    _hubKeys.clear();
+    for (int i = 0; i < _hubs.length; i++) {
+      _hubKeys.add(GlobalKey<HubSectionState>());
+    }
+    // Create continue watching hub key if needed
+    if (_onDeck.isNotEmpty) {
+      _continueWatchingHubKey ??= GlobalKey<HubSectionState>();
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Get all hub states (continue watching + other hubs)
+  List<GlobalKey<HubSectionState>> get _allHubKeys {
+    final keys = <GlobalKey<HubSectionState>>[];
+    if (_continueWatchingHubKey != null && _onDeck.isNotEmpty) {
+      keys.add(_continueWatchingHubKey!);
+    }
+    keys.addAll(_hubKeys);
+    return keys;
+  }
+
+  /// Handle vertical navigation between hubs
+  /// Returns true if the navigation was handled
+  bool _handleVerticalNavigation(int hubIndex, bool isUp) {
+    final keys = _allHubKeys;
+    if (keys.isEmpty) return false;
+
+    // UP from first hub: Navigate to hero section
+    if (isUp && hubIndex == 0) {
+      _heroFocusNode.requestFocus();
+      // Scroll to top to show hero fully
+      _scrollController.animateTo(
+        0,
+        duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 200),
+        curve: Curves.easeOut,
+      );
+      return true;
+    }
+
+    int targetIndex;
+    if (isUp) {
+      targetIndex = hubIndex - 1;
+    } else {
+      targetIndex = hubIndex + 1;
+    }
+
+    // Check if target is valid
+    if (targetIndex < 0 || targetIndex >= keys.length) {
+      // At boundary, block navigation (return true to consume the event)
+      return true;
+    }
+
+    // Navigate to target hub, clamping to available items
+    final targetState = keys[targetIndex].currentState;
+    if (targetState != null) {
+      targetState.requestFocusFromMemory();
+      return true;
+    }
+
+    return false;
+  }
+
   @override
   void initState() {
     super.initState();
@@ -90,16 +167,177 @@ class _DiscoverScreenState extends State<DiscoverScreen>
       vsync: this,
       duration: _heroAutoScrollDuration,
     );
+    _heroFocusNode = FocusNode(debugLabel: 'hero_section');
+    _refreshButtonFocusNode = FocusNode(debugLabel: 'refresh_button');
+    _userButtonFocusNode = FocusNode(debugLabel: 'user_button');
+    _heroFocusNode.addListener(_onHeroFocusChange);
+    _refreshButtonFocusNode.addListener(_onRefreshFocusChange);
+    _userButtonFocusNode.addListener(_onUserFocusChange);
     _loadContent();
     _startAutoScroll();
   }
 
+  void _onHeroFocusChange() {
+    if (mounted) {
+      setState(() {
+        _isHeroFocused = _heroFocusNode.hasFocus;
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  void _onRefreshFocusChange() {
+    if (mounted) {
+      setState(() {
+        _isRefreshFocused = _refreshButtonFocusNode.hasFocus;
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  void _onUserFocusChange() {
+    if (mounted) {
+      setState(() {
+        _isUserFocused = _userButtonFocusNode.hasFocus;
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Handle key events for the hero section
+  KeyEventResult _handleHeroKeyEvent(FocusNode node, KeyEvent event) {
+    if (event is! KeyDownEvent && event is! KeyRepeatEvent) {
+      return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+    }
+
+    final key = event.logicalKey;
+
+    // DOWN: Move to first hub
+    if (key.isDownKey) {
+      final keys = _allHubKeys;
+      if (keys.isNotEmpty) {
+        keys.first.currentState?.requestFocusFromMemory();
+      }
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // UP: Move to app bar (refresh button)
+    if (key.isUpKey) {
+      _refreshButtonFocusNode.requestFocus();
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // LEFT: Navigate hero carousel to previous
+    if (key.isLeftKey) {
+      if (_currentHeroIndex > 0) {
+        _heroController.previousPage(
+          duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 300),
+          curve: Curves.easeInOut,
+        );
+      }
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // RIGHT: Navigate hero carousel to next
+    if (key.isRightKey) {
+      if (_currentHeroIndex < _onDeck.length - 1) {
+        _heroController.nextPage(
+          duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 300),
+          curve: Curves.easeInOut,
+        );
+      }
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // SELECT: Play current hero item
+    if (key.isSelectKey) {
+      if (_onDeck.isNotEmpty && _currentHeroIndex < _onDeck.length) {
+        navigateToVideoPlayer(context, metadata: _onDeck[_currentHeroIndex]);
+      }
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+  }
+
+  /// Handle key events for the refresh button in app bar
+  KeyEventResult _handleRefreshKeyEvent(FocusNode node, KeyEvent event) {
+    if (event is! KeyDownEvent && event is! KeyRepeatEvent) {
+      return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+    }
+
+    final key = event.logicalKey;
+
+    // DOWN: Return to hero
+    if (key.isDownKey) {
+      _heroFocusNode.requestFocus();
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // RIGHT: Move to user button
+    if (key.isRightKey) {
+      _userButtonFocusNode.requestFocus();
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // LEFT/UP: Block at boundary
+    if (key.isLeftKey || key.isUpKey) {
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // SELECT: Trigger refresh
+    if (key.isSelectKey) {
+      _loadContent();
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+  }
+
+  /// Handle key events for the user button in app bar
+  KeyEventResult _handleUserKeyEvent(FocusNode node, KeyEvent event) {
+    if (event is! KeyDownEvent && event is! KeyRepeatEvent) {
+      return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+    }
+
+    final key = event.logicalKey;
+
+    // DOWN: Return to hero
+    if (key.isDownKey) {
+      _heroFocusNode.requestFocus();
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // LEFT: Move to refresh button
+    if (key.isLeftKey) {
+      _refreshButtonFocusNode.requestFocus();
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // RIGHT/UP: Block at boundary
+    if (key.isRightKey || key.isUpKey) {
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // SELECT: Show user menu
+    if (key.isSelectKey) {
+      final userProvider = context.read<UserProfileProvider>();
+      _showUserMenu(context, userProvider);
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+  }
+
   @override
   void dispose() {
     _autoScrollTimer?.cancel();
     _heroController.dispose();
     _scrollController.dispose();
     _indicatorAnimationController.dispose();
+    _heroFocusNode.removeListener(_onHeroFocusChange);
+    _heroFocusNode.dispose();
+    _refreshButtonFocusNode.removeListener(_onRefreshFocusChange);
+    _refreshButtonFocusNode.dispose();
+    _userButtonFocusNode.removeListener(_onUserFocusChange);
+    _userButtonFocusNode.dispose();
     super.dispose();
   }
 
@@ -223,6 +461,11 @@ class _DiscoverScreenState extends State<DiscoverScreen>
 
         // Reset hero index to avoid sync issues
         _currentHeroIndex = 0;
+
+        // Create continue watching hub key if needed
+        if (_onDeck.isNotEmpty) {
+          _continueWatchingHubKey ??= GlobalKey<HubSectionState>();
+        }
       });
 
       // Sync PageController to first page after OnDeck loads
@@ -263,6 +506,7 @@ class _DiscoverScreenState extends State<DiscoverScreen>
       setState(() {
         _hubs = filteredHubs;
         _areHubsLoading = false;
+        _updateHubKeys();
       });
 
       appLogger.d('Discover content loaded successfully');
@@ -501,6 +745,60 @@ class _DiscoverScreenState extends State<DiscoverScreen>
     );
   }
 
+  /// Show user menu programmatically (for D-pad select)
+  void _showUserMenu(BuildContext context, UserProfileProvider userProvider) {
+    final RenderBox? button = _userButtonFocusNode.context
+        ?.findRenderObject() as RenderBox?;
+    if (button == null) return;
+
+    final RenderBox overlay =
+        Navigator.of(context).overlay!.context.findRenderObject() as RenderBox;
+    final position = RelativeRect.fromRect(
+      Rect.fromPoints(
+        button.localToGlobal(Offset.zero, ancestor: overlay),
+        button.localToGlobal(
+          button.size.bottomRight(Offset.zero),
+          ancestor: overlay,
+        ),
+      ),
+      Offset.zero & overlay.size,
+    );
+
+    showMenu<String>(
+      context: context,
+      position: position,
+      items: [
+        if (userProvider.hasMultipleUsers)
+          PopupMenuItem(
+            value: 'switch_profile',
+            child: Row(
+              children: [
+                Icon(Icons.people),
+                SizedBox(width: 8),
+                Text(t.discover.switchProfile),
+              ],
+            ),
+          ),
+        PopupMenuItem(
+          value: 'logout',
+          child: Row(
+            children: [
+              Icon(Icons.logout),
+              SizedBox(width: 8),
+              Text(t.discover.logout),
+            ],
+          ),
+        ),
+      ],
+    ).then((value) {
+      if (value == 'switch_profile') {
+        _handleSwitchProfile(context);
+      } else if (value == 'logout') {
+        _handleLogout();
+      }
+    });
+  }
+
   @override
   Widget build(BuildContext context) {
     return Scaffold(
@@ -517,51 +815,75 @@ class _DiscoverScreenState extends State<DiscoverScreen>
               shadowColor: Colors.transparent,
               scrolledUnderElevation: 0,
               actions: [
-                IconButton(
-                  icon: const Icon(Icons.refresh),
-                  onPressed: _loadContent,
+                Focus(
+                  focusNode: _refreshButtonFocusNode,
+                  onKeyEvent: _handleRefreshKeyEvent,
+                  child: Container(
+                    decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                      color: _isRefreshFocused
+                          ? Theme.of(context).colorScheme.onSurface.withValues(alpha: 0.08)
+                          : Colors.transparent,
+                      borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(20),
+                    ),
+                    child: IconButton(
+                      icon: const Icon(Icons.refresh),
+                      onPressed: _loadContent,
+                    ),
+                  ),
                 ),
                 Consumer<UserProfileProvider>(
                   builder: (context, userProvider, child) {
-                    return PopupMenuButton<String>(
-                      icon: userProvider.currentUser?.thumb != null
-                          ? UserAvatarWidget(
-                              user: userProvider.currentUser!,
-                              size: 32,
-                              showIndicators: false,
-                            )
-                          : const Icon(Icons.account_circle, size: 32),
-                      onSelected: (value) {
-                        if (value == 'switch_profile') {
-                          _handleSwitchProfile(context);
-                        } else if (value == 'logout') {
-                          _handleLogout();
-                        }
-                      },
-                      itemBuilder: (context) => [
-                        // Only show Switch Profile if multiple users available
-                        if (userProvider.hasMultipleUsers)
-                          PopupMenuItem(
-                            value: 'switch_profile',
-                            child: Row(
-                              children: [
-                                Icon(Icons.people),
-                                SizedBox(width: 8),
-                                Text(t.discover.switchProfile),
-                              ],
-                            ),
-                          ),
-                        PopupMenuItem(
-                          value: 'logout',
-                          child: Row(
-                            children: [
-                              Icon(Icons.logout),
-                              SizedBox(width: 8),
-                              Text(t.discover.logout),
-                            ],
-                          ),
+                    return Focus(
+                      focusNode: _userButtonFocusNode,
+                      onKeyEvent: _handleUserKeyEvent,
+                      child: DecoratedBox(
+                        decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                          color: _isUserFocused
+                              ? Theme.of(context).colorScheme.onSurface.withValues(alpha: 0.08)
+                              : Colors.transparent,
+                          borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(20),
                         ),
-                      ],
+                        child: PopupMenuButton<String>(
+                          icon: userProvider.currentUser?.thumb != null
+                              ? UserAvatarWidget(
+                                  user: userProvider.currentUser!,
+                                  size: 32,
+                                  showIndicators: false,
+                                )
+                              : const Icon(Icons.account_circle, size: 32),
+                          onSelected: (value) {
+                            if (value == 'switch_profile') {
+                              _handleSwitchProfile(context);
+                            } else if (value == 'logout') {
+                              _handleLogout();
+                            }
+                          },
+                          itemBuilder: (context) => [
+                            // Only show Switch Profile if multiple users available
+                            if (userProvider.hasMultipleUsers)
+                              PopupMenuItem(
+                                value: 'switch_profile',
+                                child: Row(
+                                  children: [
+                                    Icon(Icons.people),
+                                    SizedBox(width: 8),
+                                    Text(t.discover.switchProfile),
+                                  ],
+                                ),
+                              ),
+                            PopupMenuItem(
+                              value: 'logout',
+                              child: Row(
+                                children: [
+                                  Icon(Icons.logout),
+                                  SizedBox(width: 8),
+                                  Text(t.discover.logout),
+                                ],
+                              ),
+                            ),
+                          ],
+                        ),
+                      ),
                     );
                   },
                 ),
@@ -609,6 +931,7 @@ class _DiscoverScreenState extends State<DiscoverScreen>
               if (_onDeck.isNotEmpty)
                 SliverToBoxAdapter(
                   child: HubSection(
+                    key: _continueWatchingHubKey,
                     hub: PlexHub(
                       hubKey: 'continue_watching',
                       title: t.discover.continueWatching,
@@ -622,6 +945,8 @@ class _DiscoverScreenState extends State<DiscoverScreen>
                     onRefresh: updateItem,
                     onRemoveFromContinueWatching: _refreshContinueWatching,
                     isInContinueWatching: true,
+                    onVerticalNavigation: (isUp) =>
+                        _handleVerticalNavigation(0, isUp),
                   ),
                 ),
 
@@ -629,9 +954,15 @@ class _DiscoverScreenState extends State<DiscoverScreen>
               for (int i = 0; i < _hubs.length; i++)
                 SliverToBoxAdapter(
                   child: HubSection(
+                    key: i < _hubKeys.length ? _hubKeys[i] : null,
                     hub: _hubs[i],
                     icon: _getHubIcon(_hubs[i].title),
                     onRefresh: updateItem,
+                    // Hub index is i + 1 if continue watching exists, otherwise i
+                    onVerticalNavigation: (isUp) => _handleVerticalNavigation(
+                      _onDeck.isNotEmpty ? i + 1 : i,
+                      isUp,
+                    ),
                   ),
                 ),
 
@@ -714,11 +1045,15 @@ class _DiscoverScreenState extends State<DiscoverScreen>
 
   Widget _buildHeroSection() {
     return SliverToBoxAdapter(
-      child: SizedBox(
-        height: 500,
-        child: Stack(
-          children: [
-            PageView.builder(
+      child: Focus(
+        focusNode: _heroFocusNode,
+        autofocus: true,
+        onKeyEvent: _handleHeroKeyEvent,
+        child: SizedBox(
+          height: 500,
+          child: Stack(
+            children: [
+              PageView.builder(
               controller: _heroController,
               itemCount: _onDeck.length,
               onPageChanged: (index) {
@@ -837,6 +1172,7 @@ class _DiscoverScreenState extends State<DiscoverScreen>
             ),
           ],
         ),
+        ),
       ),
     );
   }
@@ -1194,62 +1530,76 @@ class _DiscoverScreenState extends State<DiscoverScreen>
         ? heroItem.viewOffset! / heroItem.duration!
         : 0.0;
 
-    return InkWell(
-      onTap: () {
-        appLogger.d('Playing: ${heroItem.title}');
-        navigateToVideoPlayer(context, metadata: heroItem);
-      },
-      borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(24),
-      child: Container(
-        padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 24, vertical: 12),
-        decoration: BoxDecoration(
-          color: Colors.white,
-          borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(24),
+    // Wrap with AnimatedContainer for focus outline
+    return AnimatedContainer(
+      duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 150),
+      decoration: BoxDecoration(
+        borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(28),
+        border: Border.all(
+          color: _isHeroFocused
+              ? Theme.of(context).colorScheme.primary
+              : Colors.transparent,
+          width: 3,
         ),
-        child: Row(
-          mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
-          children: [
-            const Icon(Icons.play_arrow, size: 20, color: Colors.black),
-            const SizedBox(width: 8),
-            if (hasProgress) ...[
-              // Progress bar
-              Container(
-                width: 40,
-                height: 6,
-                decoration: BoxDecoration(
-                  color: Colors.black26,
-                  borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(3),
-                ),
-                child: FractionallySizedBox(
-                  alignment: Alignment.centerLeft,
-                  widthFactor: progress,
-                  child: Container(
-                    decoration: BoxDecoration(
-                      color: Colors.black,
-                      borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(2),
+      ),
+      padding: EdgeInsets.all(_isHeroFocused ? 4 : 0),
+      child: InkWell(
+        onTap: () {
+          appLogger.d('Playing: ${heroItem.title}');
+          navigateToVideoPlayer(context, metadata: heroItem);
+        },
+        borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(24),
+        child: Container(
+          padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 24, vertical: 12),
+          decoration: BoxDecoration(
+            color: Colors.white,
+            borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(24),
+          ),
+          child: Row(
+            mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
+            children: [
+              const Icon(Icons.play_arrow, size: 20, color: Colors.black),
+              const SizedBox(width: 8),
+              if (hasProgress) ...[
+                // Progress bar
+                Container(
+                  width: 40,
+                  height: 6,
+                  decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                    color: Colors.black26,
+                    borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(3),
+                  ),
+                  child: FractionallySizedBox(
+                    alignment: Alignment.centerLeft,
+                    widthFactor: progress,
+                    child: Container(
+                      decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                        color: Colors.black,
+                        borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(2),
+                      ),
                     ),
                   ),
                 ),
-              ),
-              const SizedBox(width: 8),
-              Text(
-                t.discover.minutesLeft(minutes: minutesLeft),
-                style: const TextStyle(
-                  color: Colors.black,
-                  fontSize: 14,
-                  fontWeight: FontWeight.w600,
+                const SizedBox(width: 8),
+                Text(
+                  t.discover.minutesLeft(minutes: minutesLeft),
+                  style: const TextStyle(
+                    color: Colors.black,
+                    fontSize: 14,
+                    fontWeight: FontWeight.w600,
+                  ),
                 ),
-              ),
-            ] else
-              Text(
-                t.discover.play,
-                style: TextStyle(
-                  color: Colors.black,
-                  fontSize: 14,
-                  fontWeight: FontWeight.w600,
+              ] else
+                Text(
+                  t.discover.play,
+                  style: TextStyle(
+                    color: Colors.black,
+                    fontSize: 14,
+                    fontWeight: FontWeight.w600,
+                  ),
                 ),
-              ),
-          ],
+            ],
+          ),
         ),
       ),
     );
diff --git a/lib/screens/hub_detail_screen.dart b/lib/screens/hub_detail_screen.dart
index 5fa997bf..92342d94 100644
--- a/lib/screens/hub_detail_screen.dart
+++ b/lib/screens/hub_detail_screen.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
 import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
+import '../focus/dpad_navigator.dart';
 import '../../services/plex_client.dart';
 import '../models/plex_hub.dart';
 import '../models/plex_metadata.dart';
@@ -240,9 +242,20 @@ class _HubDetailScreenState extends State<HubDetailScreen> with Refreshable {
     _loadMoreItems();
   }
 
+  KeyEventResult _handleKeyEvent(FocusNode node, KeyEvent event) {
+    if (event is KeyDownEvent && event.logicalKey.isBackKey) {
+      Navigator.pop(context);
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+    return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+  }
+
   @override
   Widget build(BuildContext context) {
-    return Scaffold(
+    return Focus(
+      autofocus: true,
+      onKeyEvent: _handleKeyEvent,
+      child: Scaffold(
       body: CustomScrollView(
         slivers: [
           CustomAppBar(
@@ -309,6 +322,7 @@ class _HubDetailScreenState extends State<HubDetailScreen> with Refreshable {
             ),
         ],
       ),
+      ),
     );
   }
 }
diff --git a/lib/screens/libraries/adaptive_media_grid.dart b/lib/screens/libraries/adaptive_media_grid.dart
index 0cdae438..4af66840 100644
--- a/lib/screens/libraries/adaptive_media_grid.dart
+++ b/lib/screens/libraries/adaptive_media_grid.dart
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ import '../../models/plex_metadata.dart';
 import '../../providers/settings_provider.dart';
 import '../../services/settings_service.dart' show ViewMode;
 import '../../utils/grid_size_calculator.dart';
-import '../../widgets/media_card.dart';
+import '../../widgets/focusable_media_card.dart';
 
 /// A widget that automatically switches between grid and list view
 /// based on user settings, providing a consistent layout pattern
@@ -22,12 +22,20 @@ class AdaptiveMediaGrid extends StatelessWidget {
   /// Child aspect ratio for grid items (width / height)
   final double childAspectRatio;
 
+  /// Optional focus node for the first item (for programmatic focus)
+  final FocusNode? firstItemFocusNode;
+
+  /// Callback when back button is pressed (for hierarchical navigation)
+  final VoidCallback? onBack;
+
   const AdaptiveMediaGrid({
     super.key,
     required this.items,
     this.onRefresh,
     this.padding = const EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(8, 8, 8, 8),
     this.childAspectRatio = 2 / 3.3,
+    this.firstItemFocusNode,
+    this.onBack,
   });
 
   @override
@@ -40,10 +48,12 @@ class AdaptiveMediaGrid extends StatelessWidget {
             itemCount: items.length,
             itemBuilder: (context, index) {
               final item = items[index];
-              return MediaCard(
+              return FocusableMediaCard(
                 key: Key(item.ratingKey),
                 item: item,
+                focusNode: index == 0 ? firstItemFocusNode : null,
                 onListRefresh: onRefresh,
+                onBack: onBack,
               );
             },
           );
@@ -62,10 +72,12 @@ class AdaptiveMediaGrid extends StatelessWidget {
             itemCount: items.length,
             itemBuilder: (context, index) {
               final item = items[index];
-              return MediaCard(
+              return FocusableMediaCard(
                 key: Key(item.ratingKey),
                 item: item,
+                focusNode: index == 0 ? firstItemFocusNode : null,
                 onListRefresh: onRefresh,
+                onBack: onBack,
               );
             },
           );
diff --git a/lib/screens/libraries/libraries_screen.dart b/lib/screens/libraries/libraries_screen.dart
index c697d9f4..b7ff5a25 100644
--- a/lib/screens/libraries/libraries_screen.dart
+++ b/lib/screens/libraries/libraries_screen.dart
@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
 import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
 import 'package:dio/dio.dart';
+import '../../focus/dpad_navigator.dart';
+import '../../focus/input_mode_tracker.dart';
 import '../../../services/plex_client.dart';
 import '../../models/plex_library.dart';
 import '../../models/plex_metadata.dart';
@@ -11,6 +14,8 @@ import '../../utils/app_logger.dart';
 import '../../utils/platform_detector.dart';
 import '../../utils/provider_extensions.dart';
 import '../../widgets/desktop_app_bar.dart';
+import '../../widgets/focusable_tab_chip.dart';
+import '../main_screen.dart';
 import 'context_menu_wrapper.dart';
 import '../../services/storage_service.dart';
 import '../../mixins/refreshable.dart';
@@ -63,6 +68,9 @@ class _LibrariesScreenState extends State<LibrariesScreen>
   bool _isInitialLoad = true;
   List<String>? _serverOrder; // Cached server order from storage
 
+  /// When true, suppress auto-focus in tabs (used when navigating via tab bar)
+  bool _suppressAutoFocus = false;
+
   Map<String, String> _selectedFilters = {};
   PlexSort? _selectedSort;
   bool _isSortDescending = false;
@@ -73,9 +81,21 @@ class _LibrariesScreenState extends State<LibrariesScreen>
   int _requestId = 0;
   static const int _pageSize = 1000;
 
+  /// Flag to prevent _onTabChanged from focusing when we're programmatically changing tabs
+  bool _isRestoringTab = false;
+
+  /// Track which tabs have loaded data (used to trigger focus after tab restore)
+  final Set<int> _loadedTabs = {};
+
   /// Key for the library dropdown popup menu button
   final _libraryDropdownKey = GlobalKey<PopupMenuButtonState<String>>();
 
+  // Focus nodes for tab chips
+  final _recommendedTabChipFocusNode = FocusNode(debugLabel: 'tab_chip_recommended');
+  final _browseTabChipFocusNode = FocusNode(debugLabel: 'tab_chip_browse');
+  final _collectionsTabChipFocusNode = FocusNode(debugLabel: 'tab_chip_collections');
+  final _playlistsTabChipFocusNode = FocusNode(debugLabel: 'tab_chip_playlists');
+
   @override
   void initState() {
     super.initState();
@@ -85,24 +105,158 @@ class _LibrariesScreenState extends State<LibrariesScreen>
   }
 
   void _onTabChanged() {
-    // Save tab index when changed
+    // Save tab index when changed (but not when restoring from storage)
     if (_selectedLibraryGlobalKey != null && !_tabController.indexIsChanging) {
-      StorageService.getInstance().then((storage) {
-        storage.saveLibraryTab(
-          _selectedLibraryGlobalKey!,
-          _tabController.index,
-        );
-      });
+      // Only save if this was a user-initiated tab change, not a restore
+      if (!_isRestoringTab) {
+        StorageService.getInstance().then((storage) {
+          storage.saveLibraryTab(
+            _selectedLibraryGlobalKey!,
+            _tabController.index,
+          );
+        });
+
+        // Focus first item in the current tab (only for user-initiated changes)
+        // But not when navigating via tab bar (suppressAutoFocus is true)
+        if (!_suppressAutoFocus) {
+          _focusCurrentTab();
+        }
+      }
     }
     // Rebuild to update chip selection state
     setState(() {});
   }
 
+  /// Focus the first item in the currently active tab
+  void _focusCurrentTab() {
+    // Re-enable auto-focus since user is navigating into tab content
+    setState(() {
+      _suppressAutoFocus = false;
+    });
+
+    WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+      if (!mounted) return;
+
+      State? tabState;
+      switch (_tabController.index) {
+        case 0:
+          tabState = _recommendedTabKey.currentState;
+          break;
+        case 1:
+          tabState = _browseTabKey.currentState;
+          break;
+        case 2:
+          tabState = _collectionsTabKey.currentState;
+          break;
+        case 3:
+          tabState = _playlistsTabKey.currentState;
+          break;
+      }
+
+      if (tabState != null) {
+        (tabState as dynamic).focusFirstItem();
+      } else {
+        // State not available yet, retry after another frame
+        WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+          if (!mounted) return;
+          _focusCurrentTabImmediate();
+        });
+      }
+    });
+  }
+
+  /// Focus without additional frame delay (used for retry)
+  void _focusCurrentTabImmediate() {
+    State? tabState;
+    switch (_tabController.index) {
+      case 0:
+        tabState = _recommendedTabKey.currentState;
+        break;
+      case 1:
+        tabState = _browseTabKey.currentState;
+        break;
+      case 2:
+        tabState = _collectionsTabKey.currentState;
+        break;
+      case 3:
+        tabState = _playlistsTabKey.currentState;
+        break;
+    }
+
+    if (tabState != null) {
+      (tabState as dynamic).focusFirstItem();
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Handle when a tab's data has finished loading
+  void _handleTabDataLoaded(int tabIndex) {
+    // Track that this tab has loaded
+    _loadedTabs.add(tabIndex);
+
+    // Don't auto-focus if suppressed (e.g., when navigating via tab bar)
+    if (_suppressAutoFocus) return;
+
+    // Only focus if this is the currently active tab
+    if (_tabController.index == tabIndex && mounted) {
+      // Use post-frame callback to ensure the widget tree is fully built
+      WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+        if (mounted && _tabController.index == tabIndex && !_suppressAutoFocus) {
+          _focusCurrentTab();
+        }
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Called by parent when the Libraries screen becomes visible.
+  /// If the active tab has already loaded data (often the case after preloading
+  /// while on another main tab), re-request focus so the first item is focused
+  /// once the screen is actually shown.
+  void focusActiveTabIfReady() {
+    if (_selectedLibraryGlobalKey == null) return;
+    _focusCurrentTab();
+  }
+
+  /// Focus the currently selected tab chip in the tab bar.
+  /// Called when BACK is pressed in tab content.
+  void focusTabBar() {
+    setState(() {
+      _suppressAutoFocus = true;
+    });
+    final focusNode = _getTabChipFocusNode(_tabController.index);
+    focusNode.requestFocus();
+  }
+
+  /// Get the focus node for a tab chip by index
+  FocusNode _getTabChipFocusNode(int index) {
+    switch (index) {
+      case 0:
+        return _recommendedTabChipFocusNode;
+      case 1:
+        return _browseTabChipFocusNode;
+      case 2:
+        return _collectionsTabChipFocusNode;
+      case 3:
+        return _playlistsTabChipFocusNode;
+      default:
+        return _recommendedTabChipFocusNode;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Handle BACK from tab bar - navigate to sidenav
+  void _onTabBarBack() {
+    final focusScope = MainScreenFocusScope.of(context);
+    focusScope?.focusSidebar();
+  }
+
   @override
   void dispose() {
     _tabController.removeListener(_onTabChanged);
     _tabController.dispose();
     _cancelToken?.cancel();
+    _recommendedTabChipFocusNode.dispose();
+    _browseTabChipFocusNode.dispose();
+    _collectionsTabChipFocusNode.dispose();
+    _playlistsTabChipFocusNode.dispose();
     super.dispose();
   }
 
@@ -329,6 +483,8 @@ class _LibrariesScreenState extends State<LibrariesScreen>
     _updateState(() {
       _selectedLibraryGlobalKey = libraryGlobalKey;
       _errorMessage = null;
+      // Clear loaded tabs tracking for new library
+      _loadedTabs.clear();
       // Only clear filters when explicitly changing library (not on initial load)
       if (isChangingLibrary) {
         _selectedFilters.clear();
@@ -347,11 +503,28 @@ class _LibrariesScreenState extends State<LibrariesScreen>
     // Restore saved tab index for this library
     final savedTabIndex = storage.getLibraryTab(libraryGlobalKey);
     if (savedTabIndex != null && savedTabIndex >= 0 && savedTabIndex < 4) {
+      // Set flag to prevent _onTabChanged from triggering focus
+      _isRestoringTab = true;
       _updateState(() {
         _tabController.index = savedTabIndex;
       });
+      // Clear flag after the tab change has been processed
+      WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+        _isRestoringTab = false;
+      });
     }
 
+    // Focus is handled by onDataLoaded callbacks from each tab.
+    // However, on first load the tab might finish loading before the tab index
+    // is restored. Check if the current tab has already loaded and focus if so.
+    WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+      if (mounted &&
+          _selectedLibraryGlobalKey == libraryGlobalKey &&
+          _loadedTabs.contains(_tabController.index)) {
+        _focusCurrentTab();
+      }
+    });
+
     // Clear filters in storage when changing library
     if (isChangingLibrary) {
       await storage.saveLibraryFilters({}, sectionId: libraryGlobalKey);
@@ -834,26 +1007,45 @@ class _LibrariesScreenState extends State<LibrariesScreen>
 
   Widget _buildTabChip(String label, int index) {
     final isSelected = _tabController.index == index;
-    final t = tokens(context);
+    const tabCount = 4; // Recommended, Browse, Collections, Playlists
 
-    return ChoiceChip(
-      label: Text(label),
-      selected: isSelected,
-      onSelected: (selected) {
-        if (selected) {
+    return FocusableTabChip(
+      label: label,
+      isSelected: isSelected,
+      focusNode: _getTabChipFocusNode(index),
+      onSelect: () {
+        if (isSelected) {
+          // Already selected - navigate to tab content
+          _focusCurrentTab();
+        } else {
+          // Switch to this tab
           setState(() {
             _tabController.index = index;
           });
         }
       },
-      backgroundColor: t.surface,
-      selectedColor: t.text,
-      side: BorderSide(color: t.outline),
-      labelStyle: TextStyle(
-        color: isSelected ? t.bg : t.text,
-        fontWeight: isSelected ? FontWeight.w600 : FontWeight.w400,
-      ),
-      showCheckmark: false,
+      onNavigateLeft: index > 0
+          ? () {
+              final newIndex = index - 1;
+              setState(() {
+                _suppressAutoFocus = true;
+                _tabController.index = newIndex;
+              });
+              _getTabChipFocusNode(newIndex).requestFocus();
+            }
+          : null,
+      onNavigateRight: index < tabCount - 1
+          ? () {
+              final newIndex = index + 1;
+              setState(() {
+                _suppressAutoFocus = true;
+                _tabController.index = newIndex;
+              });
+              _getTabChipFocusNode(newIndex).requestFocus();
+            }
+          : null,
+      onNavigateDown: _focusCurrentTab,
+      onBack: _onTabBarBack,
     );
   }
 
@@ -1047,6 +1239,7 @@ class _LibrariesScreenState extends State<LibrariesScreen>
             if (_selectedLibraryGlobalKey != null)
               SliverFillRemaining(
                 child: TabBarView(
+                  key: ValueKey(_selectedLibraryGlobalKey),
                   controller: _tabController,
                   children: [
                     LibraryRecommendedTab(
@@ -1054,24 +1247,40 @@ class _LibrariesScreenState extends State<LibrariesScreen>
                       library: _allLibraries.firstWhere(
                         (lib) => lib.globalKey == _selectedLibraryGlobalKey,
                       ),
+                      isActive: _tabController.index == 0,
+                      suppressAutoFocus: _suppressAutoFocus,
+                      onDataLoaded: () => _handleTabDataLoaded(0),
+                      onBack: focusTabBar,
                     ),
                     LibraryBrowseTab(
                       key: _browseTabKey,
                       library: _allLibraries.firstWhere(
                         (lib) => lib.globalKey == _selectedLibraryGlobalKey,
                       ),
+                      isActive: _tabController.index == 1,
+                      suppressAutoFocus: _suppressAutoFocus,
+                      onDataLoaded: () => _handleTabDataLoaded(1),
+                      onBack: focusTabBar,
                     ),
                     LibraryCollectionsTab(
                       key: _collectionsTabKey,
                       library: _allLibraries.firstWhere(
                         (lib) => lib.globalKey == _selectedLibraryGlobalKey,
                       ),
+                      isActive: _tabController.index == 2,
+                      suppressAutoFocus: _suppressAutoFocus,
+                      onDataLoaded: () => _handleTabDataLoaded(2),
+                      onBack: focusTabBar,
                     ),
                     LibraryPlaylistsTab(
                       key: _playlistsTabKey,
                       library: _allLibraries.firstWhere(
                         (lib) => lib.globalKey == _selectedLibraryGlobalKey,
                       ),
+                      isActive: _tabController.index == 3,
+                      suppressAutoFocus: _suppressAutoFocus,
+                      onDataLoaded: () => _handleTabDataLoaded(3),
+                      onBack: focusTabBar,
                     ),
                   ],
                 ),
@@ -1123,12 +1332,126 @@ class _LibraryManagementSheet extends StatefulWidget {
 class _LibraryManagementSheetState extends State<_LibraryManagementSheet> {
   late List<PlexLibrary> _tempLibraries;
 
+  // Keyboard navigation state
+  int _focusedIndex = 0;
+  int _focusedColumn = 0; // 0 = row, 1 = visibility button, 2 = options button
+  int? _movingIndex; // Non-null when in move mode
+  int? _originalIndex; // Original position before move (for cancel)
+  List<PlexLibrary>? _originalOrder; // Original order before move (for cancel)
+  final FocusNode _listFocusNode = FocusNode();
+
   @override
   void initState() {
     super.initState();
     _tempLibraries = List.from(widget.allLibraries);
   }
 
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    _listFocusNode.dispose();
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+
+  KeyEventResult _handleKeyEvent(FocusNode node, KeyEvent event) {
+    if (event is! KeyDownEvent) return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+
+    final key = event.logicalKey;
+
+    if (_movingIndex != null) {
+      // Move mode - arrows reorder the item
+      if (key.isUpKey && _movingIndex! > 0) {
+        setState(() {
+          final item = _tempLibraries.removeAt(_movingIndex!);
+          _tempLibraries.insert(_movingIndex! - 1, item);
+          _movingIndex = _movingIndex! - 1;
+          _focusedIndex = _movingIndex!;
+        });
+        return KeyEventResult.handled;
+      }
+      if (key.isDownKey && _movingIndex! < _tempLibraries.length - 1) {
+        setState(() {
+          final item = _tempLibraries.removeAt(_movingIndex!);
+          _tempLibraries.insert(_movingIndex! + 1, item);
+          _movingIndex = _movingIndex! + 1;
+          _focusedIndex = _movingIndex!;
+        });
+        return KeyEventResult.handled;
+      }
+      if (key.isSelectKey) {
+        // Confirm move - apply the reorder
+        widget.onReorder(_tempLibraries);
+        setState(() {
+          _movingIndex = null;
+          _originalIndex = null;
+          _originalOrder = null;
+        });
+        return KeyEventResult.handled;
+      }
+      if (key.isBackKey) {
+        // Cancel move - restore original position
+        setState(() {
+          if (_originalOrder != null) {
+            _tempLibraries = List.from(_originalOrder!);
+          }
+          _focusedIndex = _originalIndex ?? 0;
+          _movingIndex = null;
+          _originalIndex = null;
+          _originalOrder = null;
+        });
+        return KeyEventResult.handled;
+      }
+    } else {
+      // Navigation mode
+      if (key.isUpKey && _focusedIndex > 0) {
+        setState(() {
+          _focusedIndex--;
+          _focusedColumn = 0; // Reset to row when changing rows
+        });
+        return KeyEventResult.handled;
+      }
+      if (key.isDownKey && _focusedIndex < _tempLibraries.length - 1) {
+        setState(() {
+          _focusedIndex++;
+          _focusedColumn = 0; // Reset to row when changing rows
+        });
+        return KeyEventResult.handled;
+      }
+      if (key.isLeftKey && _focusedColumn > 0) {
+        setState(() => _focusedColumn--);
+        return KeyEventResult.handled;
+      }
+      if (key.isRightKey && _focusedColumn < 2) {
+        setState(() => _focusedColumn++);
+        return KeyEventResult.handled;
+      }
+      if (key.isSelectKey) {
+        if (_focusedColumn == 0) {
+          // Enter move mode
+          setState(() {
+            _movingIndex = _focusedIndex;
+            _originalIndex = _focusedIndex;
+            _originalOrder = List.from(_tempLibraries);
+          });
+        } else if (_focusedColumn == 1) {
+          // Toggle visibility
+          final library = _tempLibraries[_focusedIndex];
+          widget.onToggleVisibility(library);
+        } else if (_focusedColumn == 2) {
+          // Show options menu
+          final library = _tempLibraries[_focusedIndex];
+          _showLibraryMenuBottomSheet(context, library);
+        }
+        return KeyEventResult.handled;
+      }
+      if (key.isBackKey) {
+        Navigator.pop(context);
+        return KeyEventResult.handled;
+      }
+    }
+
+    return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+  }
+
   void _reorderLibraries(int oldIndex, int newIndex) {
     setState(() {
       if (newIndex > oldIndex) {
@@ -1287,8 +1610,14 @@ class _LibraryManagementSheetState extends State<_LibraryManagementSheet> {
 
             // Library list (grouped by server if multiple servers)
             Expanded(
-              child: _buildFlatLibraryList(scrollController, hiddenLibraryKeys),
+              child: Focus(
+                focusNode: _listFocusNode,
+                autofocus: InputModeTracker.isKeyboardMode(context),
+                onKeyEvent: _handleKeyEvent,
+                child: _buildFlatLibraryList(scrollController, hiddenLibraryKeys),
+              ),
             ),
+
           ],
         );
       },
@@ -1301,6 +1630,7 @@ class _LibraryManagementSheetState extends State<_LibraryManagementSheet> {
     Set<String> hiddenLibraryKeys,
   ) {
     final nonUniqueNames = _getNonUniqueLibraryNames();
+    final isKeyboardMode = InputModeTracker.isKeyboardMode(context);
 
     return ReorderableListView.builder(
       scrollController: scrollController,
@@ -1312,11 +1642,16 @@ class _LibraryManagementSheetState extends State<_LibraryManagementSheet> {
         final library = _tempLibraries[index];
         final showServerName = nonUniqueNames.contains(library.title) &&
             library.serverName != null;
+        final isFocused = isKeyboardMode && index == _focusedIndex;
+        final isMoving = index == _movingIndex;
         return _buildLibraryTile(
           library,
           index,
           hiddenLibraryKeys,
           showServerName: showServerName,
+          isFocused: isFocused,
+          isMoving: isMoving,
+          focusedColumn: isFocused ? _focusedColumn : null,
         );
       },
     );
@@ -1328,57 +1663,97 @@ class _LibraryManagementSheetState extends State<_LibraryManagementSheet> {
     int index,
     Set<String> hiddenLibraryKeys, {
     bool showServerName = false,
+    bool isFocused = false,
+    bool isMoving = false,
+    int? focusedColumn,
   }) {
     final isHidden = hiddenLibraryKeys.contains(library.globalKey);
+    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+
+    // Determine background color based on state
+    Color? tileColor;
+    if (isMoving) {
+      tileColor = colorScheme.primaryContainer;
+    } else if (isFocused && focusedColumn == 0) {
+      // Only highlight row when row itself is focused (column 0)
+      tileColor = colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest;
+    }
+
+    // Button focus states
+    final isVisibilityButtonFocused = isFocused && focusedColumn == 1;
+    final isOptionsButtonFocused = isFocused && focusedColumn == 2;
 
     return Opacity(
       key: ValueKey(library.globalKey),
       opacity: isHidden ? 0.5 : 1.0,
-      child: ListTile(
-        leading: Row(
-          mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
-          children: [
-            ReorderableDragStartListener(
-              index: index,
-              child: Icon(
-                Icons.drag_indicator,
-                color: IconTheme.of(context).color?.withValues(alpha: 0.5),
-              ),
-            ),
-            const SizedBox(width: 8),
-            Icon(_getLibraryIcon(library.type)),
-          ],
+      child: Container(
+        decoration: BoxDecoration(
+          color: tileColor,
         ),
-        title: Text(library.title),
-        subtitle: showServerName
-            ? Text(
-                library.serverName!,
-                style: TextStyle(
-                  fontSize: 11,
-                  color: Theme.of(context)
-                      .textTheme
-                      .bodySmall
-                      ?.color
-                      ?.withValues(alpha: 0.6),
+        child: ListTile(
+          leading: Row(
+            mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
+            children: [
+              ReorderableDragStartListener(
+                index: index,
+                child: Icon(
+                  isMoving ? Icons.swap_vert : Icons.drag_indicator,
+                  color: isMoving
+                      ? colorScheme.primary
+                      : IconTheme.of(context).color?.withValues(alpha: 0.5),
                 ),
-              )
-            : null,
-        trailing: Row(
-          mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
-          children: [
-            IconButton(
-              icon: Icon(isHidden ? Icons.visibility_off : Icons.visibility),
-              tooltip: isHidden
-                  ? t.libraries.showLibrary
-                  : t.libraries.hideLibrary,
-              onPressed: () => widget.onToggleVisibility(library),
-            ),
-            IconButton(
-              icon: const Icon(Icons.more_vert),
-              tooltip: t.libraries.libraryOptions,
-              onPressed: () => _showLibraryMenuBottomSheet(context, library),
-            ),
-          ],
+              ),
+              const SizedBox(width: 8),
+              Icon(_getLibraryIcon(library.type)),
+            ],
+          ),
+          title: Text(library.title),
+          subtitle: showServerName
+              ? Text(
+                  library.serverName!,
+                  style: TextStyle(
+                    fontSize: 11,
+                    color: Theme.of(context)
+                        .textTheme
+                        .bodySmall
+                        ?.color
+                        ?.withValues(alpha: 0.6),
+                  ),
+                )
+              : null,
+          trailing: Row(
+            mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
+            children: [
+              Container(
+                decoration: isVisibilityButtonFocused
+                    ? BoxDecoration(
+                        color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                        borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(20),
+                      )
+                    : null,
+                child: IconButton(
+                  icon: Icon(isHidden ? Icons.visibility_off : Icons.visibility),
+                  tooltip: isHidden
+                      ? t.libraries.showLibrary
+                      : t.libraries.hideLibrary,
+                  onPressed: () => widget.onToggleVisibility(library),
+                ),
+              ),
+              Container(
+                decoration: isOptionsButtonFocused
+                    ? BoxDecoration(
+                        color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                        borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(20),
+                      )
+                    : null,
+                child: IconButton(
+                  icon: const Icon(Icons.more_vert),
+                  tooltip: t.libraries.libraryOptions,
+                  onPressed: () => _showLibraryMenuBottomSheet(context, library),
+                ),
+              ),
+            ],
+          ),
         ),
       ),
     );
diff --git a/lib/screens/libraries/tabs/base_library_tab.dart b/lib/screens/libraries/tabs/base_library_tab.dart
index de4b5d4b..50672056 100644
--- a/lib/screens/libraries/tabs/base_library_tab.dart
+++ b/lib/screens/libraries/tabs/base_library_tab.dart
@@ -25,11 +25,31 @@ abstract class BaseLibraryTab<T> extends StatefulWidget {
   final String? viewMode;
   final String? density;
 
+  /// Callback invoked when data has finished loading successfully.
+  /// Used by parent to trigger focus on the first item.
+  final VoidCallback? onDataLoaded;
+
+  /// Whether this tab is currently the active/visible tab.
+  /// Used for internal focus management.
+  final bool isActive;
+
+  /// Whether to suppress auto-focus when tab becomes active.
+  /// Used when navigating via tab bar to keep focus on the tab chips.
+  final bool suppressAutoFocus;
+
+  /// Called when the user presses BACK in the tab content.
+  /// Used to navigate focus back to the tab bar.
+  final VoidCallback? onBack;
+
   const BaseLibraryTab({
     super.key,
     required this.library,
     this.viewMode,
     this.density,
+    this.onDataLoaded,
+    this.isActive = false,
+    this.suppressAutoFocus = false,
+    this.onBack,
   });
 }
 
@@ -55,6 +75,10 @@ abstract class BaseLibraryTabState<T, W extends BaseLibraryTab<T>>
   String? _errorMessage;
   StreamSubscription<void>? _refreshSubscription;
 
+  // Focus management
+  bool _hasLoadedData = false;
+  bool _hasFocused = false;
+
   // Getters for subclasses
   List<T> get items => _items;
   bool get isLoading => _isLoading;
@@ -87,8 +111,22 @@ abstract class BaseLibraryTabState<T, W extends BaseLibraryTab<T>>
     super.didUpdateWidget(oldWidget);
     // Reload if library changed
     if (oldWidget.library.globalKey != widget.library.globalKey) {
+      // Reset focus state for new library
+      _hasFocused = false;
+      _hasLoadedData = false;
+      // Immediately clear stale data before async load
+      setState(() {
+        _items = [];
+        _isLoading = true;
+        _errorMessage = null;
+      });
       loadItems();
     }
+
+    // Check if we should focus (became active after data loaded)
+    if (widget.isActive && !oldWidget.isActive) {
+      _tryFocus();
+    }
   }
 
   /// Load items from the API
@@ -112,11 +150,32 @@ abstract class BaseLibraryTabState<T, W extends BaseLibraryTab<T>>
   /// Return null if no refresh stream is needed
   Stream<void>? getRefreshStream() => null;
 
+  /// Try to focus the first item if conditions are met (active + loaded + not yet focused)
+  void _tryFocus() {
+    // Don't auto-focus if suppressed (e.g., when navigating via tab bar)
+    if (widget.suppressAutoFocus) return;
+
+    if (widget.isActive && _hasLoadedData && !_hasFocused && _items.isNotEmpty) {
+      _hasFocused = true;
+      WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+        if (mounted) {
+          focusFirstItem();
+        }
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Focus the first item in the tab. Subclasses should override this.
+  void focusFirstItem() {
+    // Default implementation - subclasses should override
+  }
+
   /// Load items with error handling and state management
   Future<void> loadItems() async {
     setState(() {
       _isLoading = true;
       _errorMessage = null;
+      _items = []; // Clear items to prevent showing stale data during load
     });
 
     try {
@@ -128,6 +187,17 @@ abstract class BaseLibraryTabState<T, W extends BaseLibraryTab<T>>
         _items = loadedItems;
         _isLoading = false;
       });
+
+      // Mark data as loaded and try to focus
+      _hasLoadedData = true;
+      _tryFocus();
+
+      // Notify parent that data has loaded
+      if (widget.onDataLoaded != null) {
+        WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+          widget.onDataLoaded!();
+        });
+      }
     } catch (e) {
       if (!mounted) return;
 
diff --git a/lib/screens/libraries/tabs/library_browse_tab.dart b/lib/screens/libraries/tabs/library_browse_tab.dart
index e122804c..0e31b54f 100644
--- a/lib/screens/libraries/tabs/library_browse_tab.dart
+++ b/lib/screens/libraries/tabs/library_browse_tab.dart
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
 import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
 import 'package:dio/dio.dart';
 import '../../../../services/plex_client.dart';
@@ -9,7 +10,8 @@ import '../../../models/plex_sort.dart';
 import '../../../providers/settings_provider.dart';
 import '../../../utils/error_message_utils.dart';
 import '../../../utils/grid_size_calculator.dart';
-import '../../../widgets/media_card.dart';
+import '../../../widgets/focusable_media_card.dart';
+import '../../../widgets/focusable_filter_chip.dart';
 import '../folder_tree_view.dart';
 import '../filters_bottom_sheet.dart';
 import '../sort_bottom_sheet.dart';
@@ -29,11 +31,31 @@ class LibraryBrowseTab extends StatefulWidget {
   final String? viewMode;
   final String? density;
 
+  /// Callback invoked when data has finished loading successfully.
+  /// Used by parent to trigger focus on the first item.
+  final VoidCallback? onDataLoaded;
+
+  /// Whether this tab is currently the active/visible tab.
+  /// Used for internal focus management.
+  final bool isActive;
+
+  /// Whether to suppress auto-focus when tab becomes active.
+  /// Used when navigating via tab bar to keep focus on the tab chips.
+  final bool suppressAutoFocus;
+
+  /// Called when the user presses BACK in the tab content.
+  /// Used to navigate focus back to the tab bar.
+  final VoidCallback? onBack;
+
   const LibraryBrowseTab({
     super.key,
     required this.library,
     this.viewMode,
     this.density,
+    this.onDataLoaded,
+    this.isActive = false,
+    this.suppressAutoFocus = false,
+    this.onBack,
   });
 
   @override
@@ -87,6 +109,18 @@ class _LibraryBrowseTabState extends State<LibraryBrowseTab>
   int _requestId = 0;
   static const int _pageSize = 500;
 
+  // Focus node for the first item (for programmatic focus)
+  final FocusNode _firstItemFocusNode = FocusNode(debugLabel: 'browse_first_item');
+
+  // Focus nodes for filter chips
+  final FocusNode _groupingChipFocusNode = FocusNode(debugLabel: 'grouping_chip');
+  final FocusNode _filtersChipFocusNode = FocusNode(debugLabel: 'filters_chip');
+  final FocusNode _sortChipFocusNode = FocusNode(debugLabel: 'sort_chip');
+
+  // Focus management
+  bool _hasLoadedData = false;
+  bool _hasFocused = false;
+
   @override
   void initState() {
     super.initState();
@@ -98,16 +132,59 @@ class _LibraryBrowseTabState extends State<LibraryBrowseTab>
     super.didUpdateWidget(oldWidget);
     // Reload if library changed
     if (oldWidget.library.globalKey != widget.library.globalKey) {
+      // Reset focus state for new library
+      _hasFocused = false;
+      _hasLoadedData = false;
       _loadContent();
     }
+
+    // Check if we should focus (became active after data loaded)
+    if (widget.isActive && !oldWidget.isActive) {
+      _tryFocus();
+    }
   }
 
   @override
   void dispose() {
     _cancelToken?.cancel();
+    _firstItemFocusNode.dispose();
+    _groupingChipFocusNode.dispose();
+    _filtersChipFocusNode.dispose();
+    _sortChipFocusNode.dispose();
     super.dispose();
   }
 
+  /// Try to focus the first item if conditions are met (active + loaded + not yet focused)
+  void _tryFocus() {
+    // Don't auto-focus if suppressed (e.g., when navigating via tab bar)
+    if (widget.suppressAutoFocus) return;
+
+    if (widget.isActive && _hasLoadedData && !_hasFocused && _items.isNotEmpty) {
+      _hasFocused = true;
+      WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+        if (mounted) {
+          focusFirstItem();
+        }
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Focus the first item in the grid/list (for tab activation)
+  void focusFirstItem() {
+    if (_items.isNotEmpty) {
+      // Request immediately, then once more on the next frame to handle cases
+      // where the grid/list attaches after the initial focus attempt.
+      void request() {
+        if (mounted && _items.isNotEmpty && !_firstItemFocusNode.hasFocus) {
+          _firstItemFocusNode.requestFocus();
+        }
+      }
+
+      request();
+      WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) => request());
+    }
+  }
+
   Future<void> _loadContent() async {
     // Cancel any pending request
     _cancelToken?.cancel();
@@ -123,6 +200,13 @@ class _LibraryBrowseTabState extends State<LibraryBrowseTab>
       _items = [];
       _currentPage = 0;
       _hasMoreItems = true;
+      // Clear filter/sort state while loading to prevent showing stale options
+      _filters = [];
+      _sortOptions = [];
+      _selectedFilters = {};
+      _selectedSort = null;
+      _isSortDescending = false;
+      _selectedGrouping = _getDefaultGrouping();
     });
 
     try {
@@ -234,6 +318,19 @@ class _LibraryBrowseTabState extends State<LibraryBrowseTab>
         _currentPage++;
         _isLoading = false;
       });
+
+      // On initial load (not pagination), mark data as loaded and try to focus
+      if (!loadMore) {
+        _hasLoadedData = true;
+        _tryFocus();
+
+        // Notify parent
+        if (widget.onDataLoaded != null) {
+          WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+            widget.onDataLoaded!();
+          });
+        }
+      }
     } catch (e) {
       _handleLoadError(e, currentRequestId);
     }
@@ -402,37 +499,31 @@ class _LibraryBrowseTabState extends State<LibraryBrowseTab>
     );
   }
 
-  Widget _buildFilterChip({
-    required IconData icon,
-    required String label,
-    required VoidCallback onPressed,
-  }) {
-    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
-    return InkWell(
-      onTap: onPressed,
-      borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(20),
-      child: Container(
-        padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 12, vertical: 6),
-        decoration: BoxDecoration(
-          color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
-          borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(20),
-        ),
-        child: Row(
-          mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
-          children: [
-            Icon(icon, size: 16, color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant),
-            const SizedBox(width: 6),
-            Text(
-              label,
-              style: Theme.of(context)
-                  .textTheme
-                  .labelMedium
-                  ?.copyWith(color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant),
-            ),
-          ],
-        ),
-      ),
+  /// Navigate focus from chips down to the first grid item
+  void _navigateToGrid() {
+    if (_items.isNotEmpty) {
+      _firstItemFocusNode.requestFocus();
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Navigate focus from grid up to the grouping chip
+  void _navigateToChips() {
+    _groupingChipFocusNode.requestFocus();
+  }
+
+  /// Calculate the number of columns in the current grid based on screen width
+  int _getGridColumnCount(BuildContext context, SettingsProvider settingsProvider) {
+    final screenWidth = MediaQuery.of(context).size.width - 16; // Subtract padding
+    final maxCrossAxisExtent = GridSizeCalculator.getMaxCrossAxisExtent(
+      context,
+      settingsProvider.libraryDensity,
     );
+    return (screenWidth / maxCrossAxisExtent).floor().clamp(1, 100);
+  }
+
+  /// Check if the given index is in the first row of the grid
+  bool _isFirstRow(int index, int columnCount) {
+    return index < columnCount;
   }
 
   @override
@@ -451,15 +542,20 @@ class _LibraryBrowseTabState extends State<LibraryBrowseTab>
               mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
               children: [
                 // Grouping chip
-                _buildFilterChip(
+                FocusableFilterChip(
+                  focusNode: _groupingChipFocusNode,
                   icon: Icons.category,
                   label: _getGroupingLabel(_selectedGrouping),
                   onPressed: _showGroupingBottomSheet,
+                  onNavigateDown: _navigateToGrid,
+                  onNavigateUp: widget.onBack,
+                  onBack: widget.onBack,
                 ),
                 const SizedBox(width: 8),
                 // Filters chip
                 if (_filters.isNotEmpty && _selectedGrouping != 'folders')
-                  _buildFilterChip(
+                  FocusableFilterChip(
+                    focusNode: _filtersChipFocusNode,
                     icon: Icons.filter_alt,
                     label: _selectedFilters.isEmpty
                         ? t.libraries.filters
@@ -467,15 +563,22 @@ class _LibraryBrowseTabState extends State<LibraryBrowseTab>
                             count: _selectedFilters.length,
                           ),
                     onPressed: _showFiltersBottomSheet,
+                    onNavigateDown: _navigateToGrid,
+                    onNavigateUp: widget.onBack,
+                    onBack: widget.onBack,
                   ),
                 if (_filters.isNotEmpty && _selectedGrouping != 'folders')
                   const SizedBox(width: 8),
                 // Sort chip
                 if (_sortOptions.isNotEmpty && _selectedGrouping != 'folders')
-                  _buildFilterChip(
+                  FocusableFilterChip(
+                    focusNode: _sortChipFocusNode,
                     icon: Icons.sort,
                     label: _selectedSort?.title ?? t.libraries.sort,
                     onPressed: _showSortBottomSheet,
+                    onNavigateDown: _navigateToGrid,
+                    onNavigateUp: widget.onBack,
+                    onBack: widget.onBack,
                   ),
               ],
             ),
@@ -531,32 +634,35 @@ class _LibraryBrowseTabState extends State<LibraryBrowseTab>
       child: Consumer<SettingsProvider>(
         builder: (context, settingsProvider, child) {
           if (settingsProvider.viewMode == ViewMode.list) {
-            return ClipRect(
-              child: ListView.builder(
-                clipBehavior: Clip.none, // Allow focus indicator to overflow
-                padding: const EdgeInsets.all(8),
-                itemCount:
-                    _items.length + (_hasMoreItems && _isLoading ? 1 : 0),
-                itemBuilder: (context, index) => _buildMediaCardItem(index),
+            // In list view, only the first item can navigate up to chips
+            return ListView.builder(
+              padding: const EdgeInsets.all(8),
+              itemCount:
+                  _items.length + (_hasMoreItems && _isLoading ? 1 : 0),
+              itemBuilder: (context, index) => _buildMediaCardItem(
+                index,
+                isFirstRow: index == 0,
               ),
             );
           } else {
-            return ClipRect(
-              child: GridView.builder(
-                clipBehavior: Clip.none, // Allow focus indicator to overflow
-                padding: const EdgeInsets.all(8),
-                gridDelegate: SliverGridDelegateWithMaxCrossAxisExtent(
-                  maxCrossAxisExtent: GridSizeCalculator.getMaxCrossAxisExtent(
-                    context,
-                    settingsProvider.libraryDensity,
-                  ),
-                  childAspectRatio: 2 / 3.3,
-                  crossAxisSpacing: 0,
-                  mainAxisSpacing: 0,
+            // In grid view, calculate columns and pass to item builder
+            final columnCount = _getGridColumnCount(context, settingsProvider);
+            return GridView.builder(
+              padding: const EdgeInsets.all(8),
+              gridDelegate: SliverGridDelegateWithMaxCrossAxisExtent(
+                maxCrossAxisExtent: GridSizeCalculator.getMaxCrossAxisExtent(
+                  context,
+                  settingsProvider.libraryDensity,
                 ),
-                itemCount:
-                    _items.length + (_hasMoreItems && _isLoading ? 1 : 0),
-                itemBuilder: (context, index) => _buildMediaCardItem(index),
+                childAspectRatio: 2 / 3.3,
+                crossAxisSpacing: 0,
+                mainAxisSpacing: 0,
+              ),
+              itemCount:
+                  _items.length + (_hasMoreItems && _isLoading ? 1 : 0),
+              itemBuilder: (context, index) => _buildMediaCardItem(
+                index,
+                isFirstRow: _isFirstRow(index, columnCount),
               ),
             );
           }
@@ -565,7 +671,7 @@ class _LibraryBrowseTabState extends State<LibraryBrowseTab>
     );
   }
 
-  Widget _buildMediaCardItem(int index) {
+  Widget _buildMediaCardItem(int index, {required bool isFirstRow}) {
     if (index >= _items.length) {
       return const Padding(
         padding: EdgeInsets.all(16.0),
@@ -573,10 +679,13 @@ class _LibraryBrowseTabState extends State<LibraryBrowseTab>
       );
     }
     final item = _items[index];
-    return MediaCard(
+    return FocusableMediaCard(
       key: Key(item.ratingKey),
       item: item,
+      focusNode: index == 0 ? _firstItemFocusNode : null,
       onRefresh: updateItem,
+      onNavigateUp: isFirstRow ? _navigateToChips : null,
+      onBack: widget.onBack,
     );
   }
 }
diff --git a/lib/screens/libraries/tabs/library_collections_tab.dart b/lib/screens/libraries/tabs/library_collections_tab.dart
index d0fcfe6b..5eec1b11 100644
--- a/lib/screens/libraries/tabs/library_collections_tab.dart
+++ b/lib/screens/libraries/tabs/library_collections_tab.dart
@@ -13,6 +13,10 @@ class LibraryCollectionsTab extends BaseLibraryTab<PlexMetadata> {
     required super.library,
     super.viewMode,
     super.density,
+    super.onDataLoaded,
+    super.isActive,
+    super.suppressAutoFocus,
+    super.onBack,
   });
 
   @override
@@ -21,6 +25,23 @@ class LibraryCollectionsTab extends BaseLibraryTab<PlexMetadata> {
 
 class _LibraryCollectionsTabState
     extends BaseLibraryTabState<PlexMetadata, LibraryCollectionsTab> {
+  // Focus node for the first item (for programmatic focus)
+  final FocusNode _firstItemFocusNode = FocusNode(debugLabel: 'collections_first_item');
+
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    _firstItemFocusNode.dispose();
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+
+  /// Focus the first item in the grid/list (for tab activation)
+  @override
+  void focusFirstItem() {
+    if (items.isNotEmpty) {
+      _firstItemFocusNode.requestFocus();
+    }
+  }
+
   @override
   IconData get emptyIcon => Icons.collections;
 
@@ -48,6 +69,8 @@ class _LibraryCollectionsTabState
     return AdaptiveMediaGrid(
       items: items,
       onRefresh: loadItems,
+      firstItemFocusNode: _firstItemFocusNode,
+      onBack: widget.onBack,
     );
   }
 }
diff --git a/lib/screens/libraries/tabs/library_playlists_tab.dart b/lib/screens/libraries/tabs/library_playlists_tab.dart
index 71b898f5..9e96b9bd 100644
--- a/lib/screens/libraries/tabs/library_playlists_tab.dart
+++ b/lib/screens/libraries/tabs/library_playlists_tab.dart
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ import '../../../providers/settings_provider.dart';
 import '../../../utils/library_refresh_notifier.dart';
 import '../../../services/settings_service.dart' show ViewMode;
 import '../../../utils/grid_size_calculator.dart';
-import '../../../widgets/media_card.dart';
+import '../../../widgets/focusable_media_card.dart';
 import '../../../i18n/strings.g.dart';
 import 'base_library_tab.dart';
 
@@ -17,6 +17,10 @@ class LibraryPlaylistsTab extends BaseLibraryTab<PlexPlaylist> {
     required super.library,
     super.viewMode,
     super.density,
+    super.onDataLoaded,
+    super.isActive,
+    super.suppressAutoFocus,
+    super.onBack,
   });
 
   @override
@@ -25,6 +29,23 @@ class LibraryPlaylistsTab extends BaseLibraryTab<PlexPlaylist> {
 
 class _LibraryPlaylistsTabState
     extends BaseLibraryTabState<PlexPlaylist, LibraryPlaylistsTab> {
+  // Focus node for the first item (for programmatic focus)
+  final FocusNode _firstItemFocusNode = FocusNode(debugLabel: 'playlists_first_item');
+
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    _firstItemFocusNode.dispose();
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+
+  /// Focus the first item in the grid/list (for tab activation)
+  @override
+  void focusFirstItem() {
+    if (items.isNotEmpty) {
+      _firstItemFocusNode.requestFocus();
+    }
+  }
+
   @override
   IconData get emptyIcon => Icons.playlist_play;
 
@@ -82,10 +103,12 @@ class _LibraryPlaylistsTabState
   }
 
   Widget _buildPlaylistItem(PlexPlaylist playlist, int index) {
-    return MediaCard(
+    return FocusableMediaCard(
       key: Key(playlist.ratingKey),
       item: playlist,
+      focusNode: index == 0 ? _firstItemFocusNode : null,
       onListRefresh: loadItems,
+      onBack: widget.onBack,
     );
   }
 }
diff --git a/lib/screens/libraries/tabs/library_recommended_tab.dart b/lib/screens/libraries/tabs/library_recommended_tab.dart
index ca0a527a..8d482260 100644
--- a/lib/screens/libraries/tabs/library_recommended_tab.dart
+++ b/lib/screens/libraries/tabs/library_recommended_tab.dart
@@ -11,7 +11,14 @@ import 'base_library_tab.dart';
 /// Recommended tab for library screen
 /// Shows library-specific hubs and recommendations, including dedicated Continue Watching
 class LibraryRecommendedTab extends BaseLibraryTab<PlexHub> {
-  const LibraryRecommendedTab({super.key, required super.library});
+  const LibraryRecommendedTab({
+    super.key,
+    required super.library,
+    super.onDataLoaded,
+    super.isActive,
+    super.suppressAutoFocus,
+    super.onBack,
+  });
 
   @override
   State<LibraryRecommendedTab> createState() => _LibraryRecommendedTabState();
@@ -20,6 +27,9 @@ class LibraryRecommendedTab extends BaseLibraryTab<PlexHub> {
 class _LibraryRecommendedTabState
     extends BaseLibraryTabState<PlexHub, LibraryRecommendedTab>
     with ItemUpdatable {
+  /// GlobalKeys for each hub section to enable vertical navigation
+  final List<GlobalKey<HubSectionState>> _hubKeys = [];
+
   @override
   PlexClient get client => getClientForLibrary();
 
@@ -47,6 +57,9 @@ class _LibraryRecommendedTabState
 
   @override
   Future<List<PlexHub>> loadData() async {
+    // Clear hub keys before loading new hubs to prevent stale references
+    _hubKeys.clear();
+
     // Use server-specific client for this library
     final client = getClientForLibrary();
 
@@ -93,8 +106,45 @@ class _LibraryRecommendedTabState
     return finalHubs;
   }
 
+  /// Ensure we have enough GlobalKeys for all hubs
+  void _ensureHubKeys(int count) {
+    while (_hubKeys.length < count) {
+      _hubKeys.add(GlobalKey<HubSectionState>());
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Handle vertical navigation between hubs
+  bool _handleVerticalNavigation(int hubIndex, bool isUp) {
+    final targetIndex = isUp ? hubIndex - 1 : hubIndex + 1;
+
+    // Check if target is valid
+    if (targetIndex < 0 || targetIndex >= _hubKeys.length) {
+      // At boundary, block navigation
+      return true;
+    }
+
+    // Navigate to target hub with column memory
+    final targetState = _hubKeys[targetIndex].currentState;
+    if (targetState != null) {
+      targetState.requestFocusFromMemory();
+      return true;
+    }
+
+    return false;
+  }
+
+  /// Focus the first item in the first hub (for tab activation)
+  @override
+  void focusFirstItem() {
+    if (_hubKeys.isNotEmpty && items.isNotEmpty) {
+      _hubKeys[0].currentState?.requestFocusAt(0);
+    }
+  }
+
   @override
   Widget buildContent(List<PlexHub> items) {
+    _ensureHubKeys(items.length);
+
     return ListView.builder(
       padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(vertical: 8),
       itemCount: items.length,
@@ -104,6 +154,7 @@ class _LibraryRecommendedTabState
             hub.hubIdentifier == '_library_continue_watching_';
 
         return HubSection(
+          key: index < _hubKeys.length ? _hubKeys[index] : null,
           hub: hub,
           icon: _getHubIcon(hub),
           isInContinueWatching: isContinueWatching,
@@ -111,6 +162,8 @@ class _LibraryRecommendedTabState
           onRemoveFromContinueWatching: isContinueWatching
               ? _refreshContinueWatching
               : null,
+          onVerticalNavigation: (isUp) => _handleVerticalNavigation(index, isUp),
+          onBack: widget.onBack,
         );
       },
     );
diff --git a/lib/screens/main_screen.dart b/lib/screens/main_screen.dart
index b4650c3b..1cd2e65d 100644
--- a/lib/screens/main_screen.dart
+++ b/lib/screens/main_screen.dart
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
 import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
 import '../../services/plex_client.dart';
 import '../i18n/strings.g.dart';
@@ -20,6 +21,30 @@ import 'libraries/libraries_screen.dart';
 import 'search_screen.dart';
 import 'settings/settings_screen.dart';
 
+/// Provides access to the main screen's focus control.
+class MainScreenFocusScope extends InheritedWidget {
+  final VoidCallback focusSidebar;
+  final VoidCallback focusContent;
+  final bool isSidebarFocused;
+
+  const MainScreenFocusScope({
+    super.key,
+    required this.focusSidebar,
+    required this.focusContent,
+    required this.isSidebarFocused,
+    required super.child,
+  });
+
+  static MainScreenFocusScope? of(BuildContext context) {
+    return context.dependOnInheritedWidgetOfExactType<MainScreenFocusScope>();
+  }
+
+  @override
+  bool updateShouldNotify(MainScreenFocusScope oldWidget) {
+    return isSidebarFocused != oldWidget.isSidebarFocused;
+  }
+}
+
 class MainScreen extends StatefulWidget {
   final PlexClient client;
 
@@ -40,6 +65,11 @@ class _MainScreenState extends State<MainScreen> with RouteAware {
   final GlobalKey<State<SettingsScreen>> _settingsKey = GlobalKey();
   final GlobalKey<SideNavigationRailState> _sideNavKey = GlobalKey();
 
+  // Focus management for sidebar/content switching
+  final FocusScopeNode _sidebarFocusScope = FocusScopeNode(debugLabel: 'Sidebar');
+  final FocusScopeNode _contentFocusScope = FocusScopeNode(debugLabel: 'Content');
+  bool _isSidebarFocused = false;
+
   @override
   void initState() {
     super.initState();
@@ -77,9 +107,53 @@ class _MainScreenState extends State<MainScreen> with RouteAware {
   @override
   void dispose() {
     routeObserver.unsubscribe(this);
+    _sidebarFocusScope.dispose();
+    _contentFocusScope.dispose();
     super.dispose();
   }
 
+  void _focusSidebar() {
+    setState(() => _isSidebarFocused = true);
+    _sidebarFocusScope.requestFocus();
+    // Focus the active item after the focus scope has focus
+    WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+      _sideNavKey.currentState?.focusActiveItem();
+    });
+  }
+
+  void _focusContent() {
+    setState(() => _isSidebarFocused = false);
+    _contentFocusScope.requestFocus();
+    // When content regains focus while on Libraries, retry focusing the active tab
+    if (_currentIndex == 1) {
+      WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+        final librariesState = _librariesKey.currentState;
+        if (librariesState != null) {
+          (librariesState as dynamic).focusActiveTabIfReady();
+        }
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  KeyEventResult _handleBackKey(KeyEvent event) {
+    if (event is! KeyDownEvent) return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+
+    final isBackKey = event.logicalKey == LogicalKeyboardKey.escape ||
+        event.logicalKey == LogicalKeyboardKey.goBack ||
+        event.logicalKey == LogicalKeyboardKey.browserBack ||
+        event.logicalKey == LogicalKeyboardKey.gameButtonB;
+
+    if (!isBackKey) return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+
+    // Toggle focus between sidebar and content
+    if (_isSidebarFocused) {
+      _focusContent();
+    } else {
+      _focusSidebar();
+    }
+    return KeyEventResult.handled;
+  }
+
   @override
   void didPush() {
     // Called when this route has been pushed (initial navigation)
@@ -164,6 +238,7 @@ class _MainScreenState extends State<MainScreen> with RouteAware {
   }
 
   void _selectTab(int index) {
+    final previousIndex = _currentIndex;
     setState(() {
       _currentIndex = index;
     });
@@ -171,6 +246,13 @@ class _MainScreenState extends State<MainScreen> with RouteAware {
     if (index == 0) {
       _onDiscoverBecameVisible();
     }
+    // Ensure the libraries screen applies focus when brought into view
+    if (index == 1 && previousIndex != 1) {
+      final librariesState = _librariesKey.currentState;
+      if (librariesState != null) {
+        (librariesState as dynamic).focusActiveTabIfReady();
+      }
+    }
     // Focus search input when selecting Search tab
     if (index == 2) {
       final searchState = _searchKey.currentState;
@@ -190,6 +272,7 @@ class _MainScreenState extends State<MainScreen> with RouteAware {
     final librariesState = _librariesKey.currentState;
     if (librariesState != null) {
       (librariesState as dynamic).loadLibraryByKey(libraryGlobalKey);
+      (librariesState as dynamic).focusActiveTabIfReady();
     }
   }
 
@@ -198,20 +281,41 @@ class _MainScreenState extends State<MainScreen> with RouteAware {
     final useSideNav = PlatformDetector.shouldUseSideNavigation(context);
 
     if (useSideNav) {
-      return SideNavigationScope(
-        child: Row(
-          children: [
-            SideNavigationRail(
-              key: _sideNavKey,
-              selectedIndex: _currentIndex,
-              selectedLibraryKey: _selectedLibraryGlobalKey,
-              onDestinationSelected: _selectTab,
-              onLibrarySelected: _selectLibrary,
+      return Focus(
+        onKeyEvent: (node, event) => _handleBackKey(event),
+        child: MainScreenFocusScope(
+          focusSidebar: _focusSidebar,
+          focusContent: _focusContent,
+          isSidebarFocused: _isSidebarFocused,
+          child: SideNavigationScope(
+            child: Row(
+              children: [
+                FocusScope(
+                  node: _sidebarFocusScope,
+                  child: SideNavigationRail(
+                    key: _sideNavKey,
+                    selectedIndex: _currentIndex,
+                    selectedLibraryKey: _selectedLibraryGlobalKey,
+                    onDestinationSelected: (index) {
+                      _selectTab(index);
+                      _focusContent();
+                    },
+                    onLibrarySelected: (key) {
+                      _selectLibrary(key);
+                      _focusContent();
+                    },
+                  ),
+                ),
+                Expanded(
+                  child: FocusScope(
+                    node: _contentFocusScope,
+                    autofocus: true,
+                    child: IndexedStack(index: _currentIndex, children: _screens),
+                  ),
+                ),
+              ],
             ),
-            Expanded(
-              child: IndexedStack(index: _currentIndex, children: _screens),
-            ),
-          ],
+          ),
         ),
       );
     }
diff --git a/lib/screens/media_detail_screen.dart b/lib/screens/media_detail_screen.dart
index 398f7052..7f965709 100644
--- a/lib/screens/media_detail_screen.dart
+++ b/lib/screens/media_detail_screen.dart
@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 import 'package:cached_network_image/cached_network_image.dart';
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
 import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
 
+import '../focus/dpad_navigator.dart';
+import '../focus/input_mode_tracker.dart';
 import '../i18n/strings.g.dart';
 import '../widgets/plex_optimized_image.dart';
 import '../utils/plex_image_helper.dart';
@@ -352,6 +355,14 @@ class _MediaDetailScreenState extends State<MediaDetailScreen> {
     }
   }
 
+  KeyEventResult _handleKeyEvent(FocusNode node, KeyEvent event) {
+    if (event is KeyDownEvent && event.logicalKey.isBackKey) {
+      Navigator.pop(context, _watchStateChanged);
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+    return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+  }
+
   @override
   Widget build(BuildContext context) {
     // Use full metadata if loaded, otherwise use passed metadata
@@ -360,9 +371,12 @@ class _MediaDetailScreenState extends State<MediaDetailScreen> {
 
     // Show loading state while fetching full metadata
     if (_isLoadingMetadata) {
-      return Scaffold(
-        appBar: AppBar(),
-        body: const Center(child: CircularProgressIndicator()),
+      return Focus(
+        onKeyEvent: _handleKeyEvent,
+        child: Scaffold(
+          appBar: AppBar(),
+          body: const Center(child: CircularProgressIndicator()),
+        ),
       );
     }
 
@@ -371,7 +385,9 @@ class _MediaDetailScreenState extends State<MediaDetailScreen> {
     final isDesktop = size.width > 600;
     final headerHeight = isDesktop ? size.height * 0.6 : size.height * 0.4;
 
-    return Scaffold(
+    return Focus(
+      onKeyEvent: _handleKeyEvent,
+      child: Scaffold(
       body: CustomScrollView(
         controller: _scrollController,
         slivers: [
@@ -719,6 +735,7 @@ class _MediaDetailScreenState extends State<MediaDetailScreen> {
                         child: SizedBox(
                           height: 48,
                           child: FilledButton.icon(
+                            autofocus: InputModeTracker.isKeyboardMode(context),
                             onPressed: () async {
                               // For TV shows, play the OnDeck episode if available
                               // Otherwise, play the first episode of the first season
@@ -1090,6 +1107,7 @@ class _MediaDetailScreenState extends State<MediaDetailScreen> {
           ),
         ],
       ),
+      ),
     );
   }
 
diff --git a/lib/screens/playlist/playlist_detail_screen.dart b/lib/screens/playlist/playlist_detail_screen.dart
index 90394e4a..01514955 100644
--- a/lib/screens/playlist/playlist_detail_screen.dart
+++ b/lib/screens/playlist/playlist_detail_screen.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
 import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
+import '../../focus/dpad_navigator.dart';
 import '../../services/plex_client.dart';
 import '../../models/plex_playlist.dart';
 import '../../models/plex_metadata.dart';
@@ -264,9 +266,20 @@ class _PlaylistDetailScreenState
     }
   }
 
+  KeyEventResult _handleKeyEvent(FocusNode node, KeyEvent event) {
+    if (event is KeyDownEvent && event.logicalKey.isBackKey) {
+      Navigator.pop(context);
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+    return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+  }
+
   @override
   Widget build(BuildContext context) {
-    return Scaffold(
+    return Focus(
+      autofocus: true,
+      onKeyEvent: _handleKeyEvent,
+      child: Scaffold(
       body: CustomScrollView(
         slivers: [
           CustomAppBar(
@@ -348,6 +361,7 @@ class _PlaylistDetailScreenState
               ),
         ],
       ),
+      ),
     );
   }
 }
diff --git a/lib/screens/season_detail_screen.dart b/lib/screens/season_detail_screen.dart
index 40e3e1b5..e02b2f21 100644
--- a/lib/screens/season_detail_screen.dart
+++ b/lib/screens/season_detail_screen.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
 import '../../services/plex_client.dart';
+import '../focus/dpad_navigator.dart';
+import '../focus/input_mode_tracker.dart';
 import '../widgets/plex_optimized_image.dart';
 import '../models/plex_metadata.dart';
 import '../utils/provider_extensions.dart';
@@ -80,9 +83,19 @@ class _SeasonDetailScreenState extends State<SeasonDetailScreen>
     }
   }
 
+  KeyEventResult _handleKeyEvent(FocusNode node, KeyEvent event) {
+    if (event is KeyDownEvent && event.logicalKey.isBackKey) {
+      Navigator.pop(context, _watchStateChanged);
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+    return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+  }
+
   @override
   Widget build(BuildContext context) {
-    return Scaffold(
+    return Focus(
+      onKeyEvent: _handleKeyEvent,
+      child: Scaffold(
       body: CustomScrollView(
         slivers: [
           CustomAppBar(
@@ -123,6 +136,7 @@ class _SeasonDetailScreenState extends State<SeasonDetailScreen>
                 return _EpisodeCard(
                   episode: episode,
                   client: _client,
+                  autofocus: index == 0 && InputModeTracker.isKeyboardMode(context),
                   onTap: () async {
                     await navigateToVideoPlayer(context, metadata: episode);
                     // Refresh episodes when returning from video player
@@ -134,6 +148,7 @@ class _SeasonDetailScreenState extends State<SeasonDetailScreen>
             ),
         ],
       ),
+      ),
     );
   }
 }
@@ -144,12 +159,14 @@ class _EpisodeCard extends StatelessWidget {
   final PlexClient client;
   final VoidCallback onTap;
   final Future<void> Function(String) onRefresh;
+  final bool autofocus;
 
   const _EpisodeCard({
     required this.episode,
     required this.client,
     required this.onTap,
     required this.onRefresh,
+    this.autofocus = false,
   });
 
   @override
@@ -168,6 +185,7 @@ class _EpisodeCard extends StatelessWidget {
       onTap: onTap,
       child: InkWell(
         key: Key(episode.ratingKey),
+        autofocus: autofocus,
         onTap: onTap,
         hoverColor: Theme.of(
           context,
diff --git a/lib/screens/settings/about_screen.dart b/lib/screens/settings/about_screen.dart
index 444530f8..20c98d01 100644
--- a/lib/screens/settings/about_screen.dart
+++ b/lib/screens/settings/about_screen.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
 import 'package:package_info_plus/package_info_plus.dart';
+import '../../focus/dpad_navigator.dart';
 import '../../widgets/desktop_app_bar.dart';
 import '../../i18n/strings.g.dart';
 import 'licenses_screen.dart';
@@ -29,12 +31,23 @@ class _AboutScreenState extends State<AboutScreen> {
     });
   }
 
+  KeyEventResult _handleKeyEvent(FocusNode node, KeyEvent event) {
+    if (event is KeyDownEvent && event.logicalKey.isBackKey) {
+      Navigator.pop(context);
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+    return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+  }
+
   @override
   Widget build(BuildContext context) {
     final appName = _appName;
     final appVersion = _appVersion;
 
-    return Scaffold(
+    return Focus(
+      autofocus: true,
+      onKeyEvent: _handleKeyEvent,
+      child: Scaffold(
       body: CustomScrollView(
         slivers: [
           CustomAppBar(title: Text(t.about.title), pinned: true),
@@ -97,6 +110,7 @@ class _AboutScreenState extends State<AboutScreen> {
           ),
         ],
       ),
+      ),
     );
   }
 }
diff --git a/lib/screens/settings/licenses_screen.dart b/lib/screens/settings/licenses_screen.dart
index 55ef6fdb..8bdba7e0 100644
--- a/lib/screens/settings/licenses_screen.dart
+++ b/lib/screens/settings/licenses_screen.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 import 'package:flutter/foundation.dart';
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
+import '../../focus/dpad_navigator.dart';
 import '../../widgets/desktop_app_bar.dart';
 import '../../i18n/strings.g.dart';
 
@@ -65,13 +67,28 @@ class _LicensesScreenState extends State<LicensesScreen> {
     }
   }
 
+  KeyEventResult _handleKeyEvent(FocusNode node, KeyEvent event) {
+    if (event is KeyDownEvent && event.logicalKey.isBackKey) {
+      Navigator.pop(context);
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+    return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+  }
+
   @override
   Widget build(BuildContext context) {
     if (_isLoading) {
-      return const Scaffold(body: Center(child: CircularProgressIndicator()));
+      return Focus(
+        autofocus: true,
+        onKeyEvent: _handleKeyEvent,
+        child: const Scaffold(body: Center(child: CircularProgressIndicator())),
+      );
     }
 
-    return Scaffold(
+    return Focus(
+      autofocus: true,
+      onKeyEvent: _handleKeyEvent,
+      child: Scaffold(
       body: CustomScrollView(
         slivers: [
           CustomAppBar(title: Text(t.screens.licenses), pinned: true),
@@ -107,6 +124,7 @@ class _LicensesScreenState extends State<LicensesScreen> {
           ),
         ],
       ),
+      ),
     );
   }
 
@@ -126,12 +144,23 @@ class _LicenseDetailScreen extends StatelessWidget {
 
   const _LicenseDetailScreen({required this.mergedLicense});
 
+  KeyEventResult _handleKeyEvent(BuildContext context, FocusNode node, KeyEvent event) {
+    if (event is KeyDownEvent && event.logicalKey.isBackKey) {
+      Navigator.pop(context);
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+    return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+  }
+
   @override
   Widget build(BuildContext context) {
     final packageName = mergedLicense.packageName;
     final licenseEntries = mergedLicense.licenseEntries;
 
-    return Scaffold(
+    return Focus(
+      autofocus: true,
+      onKeyEvent: (node, event) => _handleKeyEvent(context, node, event),
+      child: Scaffold(
       body: CustomScrollView(
         slivers: [
           CustomAppBar(title: Text(packageName), pinned: true),
@@ -216,6 +245,7 @@ class _LicenseDetailScreen extends StatelessWidget {
           ),
         ],
       ),
+      ),
     );
   }
 }
diff --git a/lib/widgets/focusable_filter_chip.dart b/lib/widgets/focusable_filter_chip.dart
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..077a68eb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/widgets/focusable_filter_chip.dart
@@ -0,0 +1,159 @@
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
+
+import '../focus/dpad_navigator.dart';
+import '../focus/focus_theme.dart';
+import '../focus/input_mode_tracker.dart';
+
+/// A focusable filter chip that shows a color change when focused.
+///
+/// Unlike FocusableWrapper which uses scale + border, this widget
+/// uses a background color change to indicate focus state.
+class FocusableFilterChip extends StatefulWidget {
+  final IconData icon;
+  final String label;
+  final VoidCallback onPressed;
+
+  /// Optional external focus node for programmatic focus control.
+  final FocusNode? focusNode;
+
+  /// Called when the user presses DOWN from this chip.
+  final VoidCallback? onNavigateDown;
+
+  /// Called when the user presses UP from this chip.
+  final VoidCallback? onNavigateUp;
+
+  /// Called when the user presses BACK from this chip.
+  final VoidCallback? onBack;
+
+  const FocusableFilterChip({
+    super.key,
+    required this.icon,
+    required this.label,
+    required this.onPressed,
+    this.focusNode,
+    this.onNavigateDown,
+    this.onNavigateUp,
+    this.onBack,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  State<FocusableFilterChip> createState() => _FocusableFilterChipState();
+}
+
+class _FocusableFilterChipState extends State<FocusableFilterChip> {
+  FocusNode? _internalFocusNode;
+  bool _isFocused = false;
+
+  FocusNode get _focusNode {
+    return widget.focusNode ??
+        (_internalFocusNode ??= FocusNode(debugLabel: 'filter_chip_${widget.label}'));
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void initState() {
+    super.initState();
+    _focusNode.addListener(_onFocusChange);
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void didUpdateWidget(FocusableFilterChip oldWidget) {
+    super.didUpdateWidget(oldWidget);
+    if (oldWidget.focusNode != widget.focusNode) {
+      oldWidget.focusNode?.removeListener(_onFocusChange);
+      _focusNode.addListener(_onFocusChange);
+    }
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    _focusNode.removeListener(_onFocusChange);
+    _internalFocusNode?.dispose();
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+
+  void _onFocusChange() {
+    if (mounted) {
+      setState(() => _isFocused = _focusNode.hasFocus);
+    }
+  }
+
+  KeyEventResult _handleKeyEvent(FocusNode node, KeyEvent event) {
+    if (event is! KeyDownEvent && event is! KeyRepeatEvent) {
+      return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+    }
+
+    // SELECT key activates the chip
+    if (event.logicalKey.isSelectKey) {
+      widget.onPressed();
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // DOWN arrow navigates to the grid
+    if (event.logicalKey == LogicalKeyboardKey.arrowDown) {
+      widget.onNavigateDown?.call();
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // UP arrow navigates to tab bar
+    if (event.logicalKey == LogicalKeyboardKey.arrowUp && widget.onNavigateUp != null) {
+      widget.onNavigateUp!();
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // BACK key navigates to tab bar
+    if (event.logicalKey.isBackKey && widget.onBack != null) {
+      widget.onBack!();
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+  }
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+    final duration = FocusTheme.getAnimationDuration(context);
+    // Only show focus effects during keyboard/d-pad navigation
+    final showFocus = _isFocused && InputModeTracker.isKeyboardMode(context);
+
+    // Use primary color when focused, surface color when not
+    final backgroundColor =
+        showFocus ? colorScheme.primary : colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest;
+    final foregroundColor =
+        showFocus ? colorScheme.onPrimary : colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant;
+
+    return Focus(
+      focusNode: _focusNode,
+      onKeyEvent: _handleKeyEvent,
+      child: GestureDetector(
+        onTap: widget.onPressed,
+        child: AnimatedContainer(
+          duration: duration,
+          curve: Curves.easeOutCubic,
+          padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 12, vertical: 6),
+          decoration: BoxDecoration(
+            color: backgroundColor,
+            borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(20),
+          ),
+          child: Row(
+            mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
+            children: [
+              Icon(icon, size: 16, color: foregroundColor),
+              const SizedBox(width: 6),
+              Text(
+                widget.label,
+                style: Theme.of(context)
+                    .textTheme
+                    .labelMedium
+                    ?.copyWith(color: foregroundColor),
+              ),
+            ],
+          ),
+        ),
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
+  IconData get icon => widget.icon;
+}
diff --git a/lib/widgets/focusable_media_card.dart b/lib/widgets/focusable_media_card.dart
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..0fbef4a3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/widgets/focusable_media_card.dart
@@ -0,0 +1,263 @@
+import 'dart:async';
+
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
+
+import '../focus/dpad_navigator.dart';
+import '../focus/focus_theme.dart';
+import '../focus/input_mode_tracker.dart';
+import 'media_card.dart';
+
+/// A focusable wrapper for MediaCard that handles D-pad navigation.
+///
+/// Wraps MediaCard with focus handling for TV/desktop navigation:
+/// - Shows scale + border decoration when focused
+/// - Handles SELECT key for activation
+/// - Accepts optional external focusNode for programmatic focus control
+class FocusableMediaCard extends StatefulWidget {
+  final dynamic item; // PlexMetadata or PlexPlaylist
+  final double? width;
+  final double? height;
+  final void Function(String ratingKey)? onRefresh;
+  final VoidCallback? onRemoveFromContinueWatching;
+  final VoidCallback? onListRefresh;
+  final bool forceGridMode;
+  final bool isInContinueWatching;
+  final String? collectionId;
+
+  /// Optional external focus node for programmatic focus control.
+  /// If not provided, an internal focus node is created.
+  final FocusNode? focusNode;
+
+  /// Called when the user presses UP and there's no focusable item above.
+  /// Used to navigate from the top row to filter chips.
+  final VoidCallback? onNavigateUp;
+
+  /// Called when the user presses BACK.
+  /// Used to navigate from tab content to tab bar.
+  final VoidCallback? onBack;
+
+  const FocusableMediaCard({
+    super.key,
+    required this.item,
+    this.width,
+    this.height,
+    this.onRefresh,
+    this.onRemoveFromContinueWatching,
+    this.onListRefresh,
+    this.forceGridMode = false,
+    this.isInContinueWatching = false,
+    this.collectionId,
+    this.focusNode,
+    this.onNavigateUp,
+    this.onBack,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  State<FocusableMediaCard> createState() => _FocusableMediaCardState();
+}
+
+class _FocusableMediaCardState extends State<FocusableMediaCard> {
+  FocusNode? _internalFocusNode;
+  bool _isFocused = false;
+
+  // Key for accessing MediaCard's state
+  final GlobalKey<MediaCardState> _mediaCardKey = GlobalKey();
+
+  // Long-press detection for SELECT key
+  Timer? _longPressTimer;
+  bool _isSelectKeyDown = false;
+  static const _longPressDuration = Duration(milliseconds: 500);
+
+  FocusNode get _focusNode {
+    // Use external focus node if provided, otherwise use internal
+    return widget.focusNode ??
+        (_internalFocusNode ??= FocusNode(
+          debugLabel: 'focusable_media_card_${widget.item.ratingKey}',
+        ));
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void initState() {
+    super.initState();
+    _focusNode.addListener(_onFocusChange);
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void didUpdateWidget(FocusableMediaCard oldWidget) {
+    super.didUpdateWidget(oldWidget);
+    // Handle focus node changes
+    if (oldWidget.focusNode != widget.focusNode) {
+      oldWidget.focusNode?.removeListener(_onFocusChange);
+      _focusNode.addListener(_onFocusChange);
+    }
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    _longPressTimer?.cancel();
+    _focusNode.removeListener(_onFocusChange);
+    // Only dispose the internal focus node, not external ones
+    _internalFocusNode?.dispose();
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+
+  void _onFocusChange() {
+    if (mounted) {
+      final hasFocus = _focusNode.hasFocus;
+      setState(() => _isFocused = hasFocus);
+
+      // Scroll to center when gaining focus
+      if (hasFocus) {
+        _scrollIntoView();
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Scrolls this card into view, centering it vertically in the viewport.
+  /// Only scrolls if the item is outside the "comfortable zone" (middle 60%)
+  /// to prevent jitter when navigating horizontally within the same row.
+  void _scrollIntoView() {
+    WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+      if (!mounted || !_isFocused) return;
+
+      final renderObject = context.findRenderObject();
+      if (renderObject == null) return;
+
+      // Get the scrollable ancestor
+      final scrollable = Scrollable.maybeOf(context);
+      if (scrollable == null) return;
+
+      final viewport = scrollable.context.findRenderObject() as RenderBox?;
+      if (viewport == null) return;
+
+      // Get item's position relative to viewport
+      final itemBox = renderObject as RenderBox;
+      final itemPosition = itemBox.localToGlobal(
+        Offset.zero,
+        ancestor: viewport,
+      );
+
+      // Check if item is already in the comfortable zone
+      final viewportHeight = viewport.size.height;
+      final itemHeight = itemBox.size.height;
+      final itemVerticalCenter = itemPosition.dy + itemHeight / 2;
+
+      // Define comfortable zone - if item center is within middle 60% of viewport, don't scroll
+      final comfortZoneTop = viewportHeight * 0.2;
+      final comfortZoneBottom = viewportHeight * 0.8;
+
+      if (itemVerticalCenter >= comfortZoneTop &&
+          itemVerticalCenter <= comfortZoneBottom) {
+        // Item is in comfortable zone, no need to scroll
+        return;
+      }
+
+      // Item is outside comfortable zone, scroll to center
+      Scrollable.ensureVisible(
+        context,
+        alignment: 0.5,
+        duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 200),
+        curve: Curves.easeInOut,
+      );
+    });
+  }
+
+  KeyEventResult _handleKeyEvent(FocusNode node, KeyEvent event) {
+    final key = event.logicalKey;
+
+    // Handle SELECT key with long-press detection
+    if (key.isSelectKey) {
+      if (event is KeyDownEvent) {
+        // Only start timer on initial press, not repeats
+        if (!_isSelectKeyDown) {
+          _isSelectKeyDown = true;
+          _longPressTimer?.cancel();
+          _longPressTimer = Timer(_longPressDuration, () {
+            // Long press detected - show context menu immediately
+            if (mounted) {
+              _mediaCardKey.currentState?.showContextMenu();
+            }
+          });
+        }
+        return KeyEventResult.handled;
+      } else if (event is KeyRepeatEvent) {
+        // Consume repeat events to prevent system sounds
+        return KeyEventResult.handled;
+      } else if (event is KeyUpEvent) {
+        final timerWasActive = _longPressTimer?.isActive ?? false;
+        _longPressTimer?.cancel();
+        if (timerWasActive && _isSelectKeyDown) {
+          // Timer still active - short press, trigger tap
+          _mediaCardKey.currentState?.handleTap();
+        }
+        // If timer already fired, context menu was shown - do nothing on key up
+        _isSelectKeyDown = false;
+        return KeyEventResult.handled;
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Ignore key repeat events for other keys
+    if (event is! KeyDownEvent && event is! KeyRepeatEvent) {
+      return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+    }
+
+    // Context menu key shows context menu
+    if (key.isContextMenuKey) {
+      _mediaCardKey.currentState?.showContextMenu();
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // UP arrow - if callback provided, navigate up (to filter chips)
+    if (key == LogicalKeyboardKey.arrowUp && widget.onNavigateUp != null) {
+      widget.onNavigateUp!();
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // BACK key - navigate to tab bar
+    if (key.isBackKey && widget.onBack != null) {
+      widget.onBack!();
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+  }
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    final duration = FocusTheme.getAnimationDuration(context);
+    // Only show focus effects during keyboard/d-pad navigation
+    final showFocus = _isFocused && InputModeTracker.isKeyboardMode(context);
+
+    return Focus(
+      focusNode: _focusNode,
+      onKeyEvent: _handleKeyEvent,
+      child: AnimatedScale(
+        scale: showFocus ? FocusTheme.focusScale : 1.0,
+        duration: duration,
+        curve: Curves.easeOutCubic,
+        child: AnimatedContainer(
+          duration: duration,
+          curve: Curves.easeOutCubic,
+          decoration: FocusTheme.focusDecoration(
+            context,
+            isFocused: showFocus,
+            borderRadius: FocusTheme.defaultBorderRadius,
+          ),
+          child: MediaCard(
+            key: _mediaCardKey,
+            item: widget.item,
+            width: widget.width,
+            height: widget.height,
+            onRefresh: widget.onRefresh,
+            onRemoveFromContinueWatching: widget.onRemoveFromContinueWatching,
+            onListRefresh: widget.onListRefresh,
+            forceGridMode: widget.forceGridMode,
+            isInContinueWatching: widget.isInContinueWatching,
+            collectionId: widget.collectionId,
+          ),
+        ),
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+}
diff --git a/lib/widgets/focusable_tab_chip.dart b/lib/widgets/focusable_tab_chip.dart
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..f437bcd1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/widgets/focusable_tab_chip.dart
@@ -0,0 +1,189 @@
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
+
+import '../focus/dpad_navigator.dart';
+import '../focus/focus_theme.dart';
+import '../focus/input_mode_tracker.dart';
+
+/// A focusable tab chip that shows a color change when focused or selected.
+///
+/// Used for tab navigation in LibrariesScreen. Handles:
+/// - SELECT key to activate the tab
+/// - LEFT/RIGHT arrows to switch between tabs
+/// - DOWN arrow to navigate to tab content
+/// - BACK key to navigate to sidenav
+class FocusableTabChip extends StatefulWidget {
+  final String label;
+  final bool isSelected;
+  final VoidCallback onSelect;
+
+  /// Optional external focus node for programmatic focus control.
+  final FocusNode? focusNode;
+
+  /// Called when the user presses LEFT from this chip.
+  /// Should switch to the previous tab.
+  final VoidCallback? onNavigateLeft;
+
+  /// Called when the user presses RIGHT from this chip.
+  /// Should switch to the next tab.
+  final VoidCallback? onNavigateRight;
+
+  /// Called when the user presses DOWN from this chip.
+  final VoidCallback? onNavigateDown;
+
+  /// Called when the user presses BACK from this chip.
+  final VoidCallback? onBack;
+
+  const FocusableTabChip({
+    super.key,
+    required this.label,
+    required this.isSelected,
+    required this.onSelect,
+    this.focusNode,
+    this.onNavigateLeft,
+    this.onNavigateRight,
+    this.onNavigateDown,
+    this.onBack,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  State<FocusableTabChip> createState() => _FocusableTabChipState();
+}
+
+class _FocusableTabChipState extends State<FocusableTabChip> {
+  FocusNode? _internalFocusNode;
+  bool _isFocused = false;
+
+  FocusNode get _focusNode {
+    return widget.focusNode ??
+        (_internalFocusNode ??= FocusNode(debugLabel: 'tab_chip_${widget.label}'));
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void initState() {
+    super.initState();
+    _focusNode.addListener(_onFocusChange);
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void didUpdateWidget(FocusableTabChip oldWidget) {
+    super.didUpdateWidget(oldWidget);
+    if (oldWidget.focusNode != widget.focusNode) {
+      oldWidget.focusNode?.removeListener(_onFocusChange);
+      _focusNode.addListener(_onFocusChange);
+    }
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    _focusNode.removeListener(_onFocusChange);
+    _internalFocusNode?.dispose();
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+
+  void _onFocusChange() {
+    if (mounted) {
+      setState(() => _isFocused = _focusNode.hasFocus);
+    }
+  }
+
+  KeyEventResult _handleKeyEvent(FocusNode node, KeyEvent event) {
+    if (event is! KeyDownEvent && event is! KeyRepeatEvent) {
+      return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+    }
+
+    final key = event.logicalKey;
+
+    // SELECT key activates the tab
+    if (key.isSelectKey) {
+      widget.onSelect();
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // LEFT arrow switches to previous tab
+    if (key.isLeftKey && widget.onNavigateLeft != null) {
+      widget.onNavigateLeft!();
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // RIGHT arrow switches to next tab
+    if (key.isRightKey && widget.onNavigateRight != null) {
+      widget.onNavigateRight!();
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // DOWN arrow navigates to tab content
+    if (key == LogicalKeyboardKey.arrowDown) {
+      widget.onNavigateDown?.call();
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // BACK key navigates to sidenav
+    if (key.isBackKey && widget.onBack != null) {
+      widget.onBack!();
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+  }
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+    final duration = FocusTheme.getAnimationDuration(context);
+    // Only show focus effects during keyboard/d-pad navigation
+    final showFocus = _isFocused && InputModeTracker.isKeyboardMode(context);
+
+    // Determine background color based on focus and selection state
+    // - Selected + Focused: slightly dimmed primary (to show focus distinction)
+    // - Selected only: primary color
+    // - Focused only: primary color
+    // - Neither: surface color
+    Color backgroundColor;
+    Color foregroundColor;
+
+    if (widget.isSelected && showFocus) {
+      // Selected + focused: dim the primary color slightly
+      backgroundColor = Color.lerp(
+        colorScheme.primary,
+        colorScheme.surface,
+        0.25,
+      )!;
+      foregroundColor = colorScheme.onPrimary;
+    } else if (widget.isSelected || showFocus) {
+      // Selected or focused (but not both): full primary
+      backgroundColor = colorScheme.primary;
+      foregroundColor = colorScheme.onPrimary;
+    } else {
+      // Neither selected nor focused
+      backgroundColor = colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest;
+      foregroundColor = colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant;
+    }
+
+    final isHighlighted = showFocus || widget.isSelected;
+
+    return Focus(
+      focusNode: _focusNode,
+      onKeyEvent: _handleKeyEvent,
+      child: GestureDetector(
+        onTap: widget.onSelect,
+        child: AnimatedContainer(
+          duration: duration,
+          curve: Curves.easeOutCubic,
+          padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 16, vertical: 8),
+          decoration: BoxDecoration(
+            color: backgroundColor,
+            borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(20),
+          ),
+          child: Text(
+            widget.label,
+            style: Theme.of(context).textTheme.labelLarge?.copyWith(
+                  color: foregroundColor,
+                  fontWeight: isHighlighted ? FontWeight.w600 : FontWeight.normal,
+                ),
+          ),
+        ),
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+}
diff --git a/lib/widgets/horizontal_scroll_with_arrows.dart b/lib/widgets/horizontal_scroll_with_arrows.dart
index 1e1a0475..a751e7c3 100644
--- a/lib/widgets/horizontal_scroll_with_arrows.dart
+++ b/lib/widgets/horizontal_scroll_with_arrows.dart
@@ -9,11 +9,13 @@ import '../utils/platform_detector.dart';
 class HorizontalScrollWithArrows extends StatefulWidget {
   final Widget Function(ScrollController) builder;
   final double scrollAmount;
+  final ScrollController? controller;
 
   const HorizontalScrollWithArrows({
     super.key,
     required this.builder,
     this.scrollAmount = 0.8, // Scroll by 80% of viewport width by default
+    this.controller,
   });
 
   @override
@@ -24,6 +26,7 @@ class HorizontalScrollWithArrows extends StatefulWidget {
 class _HorizontalScrollWithArrowsState
     extends State<HorizontalScrollWithArrows> {
   late final ScrollController _scrollController;
+  late final bool _ownsController;
   bool _isHovering = false;
   bool _canScrollLeft = false;
   bool _canScrollRight = false;
@@ -31,7 +34,8 @@ class _HorizontalScrollWithArrowsState
   @override
   void initState() {
     super.initState();
-    _scrollController = ScrollController();
+    _ownsController = widget.controller == null;
+    _scrollController = widget.controller ?? ScrollController();
     _scrollController.addListener(_updateScrollState);
     // Initial state update after first frame
     WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) => _updateScrollState());
@@ -40,7 +44,9 @@ class _HorizontalScrollWithArrowsState
   @override
   void dispose() {
     _scrollController.removeListener(_updateScrollState);
-    _scrollController.dispose();
+    if (_ownsController) {
+      _scrollController.dispose();
+    }
     super.dispose();
   }
 
diff --git a/lib/widgets/hub_section.dart b/lib/widgets/hub_section.dart
index cacbb6af..cf06c9c3 100644
--- a/lib/widgets/hub_section.dart
+++ b/lib/widgets/hub_section.dart
@@ -1,19 +1,42 @@
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
+import '../focus/dpad_navigator.dart';
+import '../focus/focus_theme.dart';
+import '../focus/input_mode_tracker.dart';
+import '../focus/locked_hub_controller.dart';
 import '../models/plex_hub.dart';
+import '../models/plex_playlist.dart';
 import '../screens/hub_detail_screen.dart';
+import '../screens/media_detail_screen.dart';
+import '../screens/season_detail_screen.dart';
+import '../screens/playlist/playlist_detail_screen.dart';
+import '../utils/video_player_navigation.dart';
 import 'media_card.dart';
 import 'horizontal_scroll_with_arrows.dart';
 import '../i18n/strings.g.dart';
 
 /// Shared hub section widget used in both discover and library screens
 /// Displays a hub title with icon and a horizontal scrollable list of items
-class HubSection extends StatelessWidget {
+///
+/// Uses a "locked" focus pattern where:
+/// - A single Focus widget at the hub level intercepts ALL arrow keys
+/// - Visual focus index is tracked in state (not Flutter's focus system)
+/// - Children render focus visuals based on the passed index
+/// - Focus never "escapes" to random elements
+class HubSection extends StatefulWidget {
   final PlexHub hub;
   final IconData icon;
   final void Function(String)? onRefresh;
   final VoidCallback? onRemoveFromContinueWatching;
   final bool isInContinueWatching;
 
+  /// Callback for vertical navigation (up/down). Return true if handled.
+  final bool Function(bool isUp)? onVerticalNavigation;
+
+  /// Called when the user presses BACK.
+  /// Used to navigate focus back to the tab bar.
+  final VoidCallback? onBack;
+
   const HubSection({
     super.key,
     required this.hub,
@@ -21,113 +44,375 @@ class HubSection extends StatelessWidget {
     this.onRefresh,
     this.onRemoveFromContinueWatching,
     this.isInContinueWatching = false,
+    this.onVerticalNavigation,
+    this.onBack,
   });
 
+  @override
+  State<HubSection> createState() => HubSectionState();
+}
+
+class HubSectionState extends State<HubSection> {
+  late FocusNode _hubFocusNode;
+  final ScrollController _scrollController = ScrollController();
+
+  /// Current visual focus index (not tied to Flutter's focus system)
+  int _focusedIndex = 0;
+
+  /// Item extent for scroll calculations
+  double _itemExtent = 0;
+  static const double _leadingPadding = 12.0;
+
+  @override
+  void initState() {
+    super.initState();
+    _hubFocusNode = FocusNode(
+      debugLabel: 'hub_${widget.hub.hubKey}',
+    );
+    _hubFocusNode.addListener(_onFocusChange);
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void didUpdateWidget(HubSection oldWidget) {
+    super.didUpdateWidget(oldWidget);
+    // Clamp focus index if item count changed
+    if (widget.hub.items.length != oldWidget.hub.items.length) {
+      final maxIndex = widget.hub.items.isEmpty ? 0 : widget.hub.items.length - 1;
+      if (_focusedIndex > maxIndex) {
+        _focusedIndex = maxIndex;
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    _hubFocusNode.removeListener(_onFocusChange);
+    _hubFocusNode.dispose();
+    _scrollController.dispose();
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+
+  void _onFocusChange() {
+    // Rebuild to update visual focus state
+    if (mounted) setState(() {});
+  }
+
+  /// Request focus on this hub at a specific item index
+  void requestFocusAt(int index) {
+    if (widget.hub.items.isEmpty) return;
+
+    final clamped = index.clamp(0, widget.hub.items.length - 1);
+    _focusedIndex = clamped;
+    // Remember this position for this specific hub
+    HubFocusMemory.setForHub(widget.hub.hubKey, clamped);
+    _scrollToIndex(clamped);
+    _hubFocusNode.requestFocus();
+    if (mounted) setState(() {});
+
+    // Scroll the hub into view in the parent scroll view
+    _scrollHubIntoView();
+  }
+
+  /// Request focus using the stored memory for this hub
+  void requestFocusFromMemory() {
+    final index = HubFocusMemory.getForHub(
+      widget.hub.hubKey,
+      widget.hub.items.length,
+    );
+    requestFocusAt(index);
+  }
+
+  /// Scroll this hub into view in the parent scroll view
+  void _scrollHubIntoView() {
+    WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+      if (!mounted) return;
+      Scrollable.ensureVisible(
+        context,
+        alignment: 0.3, // Position hub near top third of viewport
+        duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 200),
+        curve: Curves.easeOut,
+      );
+    });
+  }
+
+  /// Check if this hub currently has focus
+  bool get hasFocusedItem => _hubFocusNode.hasFocus;
+
+  /// Get the number of items in this hub
+  int get itemCount => widget.hub.items.length;
+
+  /// Scroll to center the item at the given index
+  void _scrollToIndex(int index, {bool animate = true}) {
+    if (!_scrollController.hasClients || _itemExtent <= 0) return;
+
+    final viewport = _scrollController.position.viewportDimension;
+    final targetCenter = _leadingPadding + (index * _itemExtent) + (_itemExtent / 2);
+    final desiredOffset = (targetCenter - (viewport / 2)).clamp(
+      0.0,
+      _scrollController.position.maxScrollExtent,
+    );
+
+    if (animate) {
+      _scrollController.animateTo(
+        desiredOffset,
+        duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 150),
+        curve: Curves.easeOut,
+      );
+    } else {
+      _scrollController.jumpTo(desiredOffset);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Handle ALL key events at the hub level
+  KeyEventResult _handleKeyEvent(FocusNode node, KeyEvent event) {
+    // Handle key down and repeat events
+    if (event is! KeyDownEvent && event is! KeyRepeatEvent) {
+      return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+    }
+
+    final key = event.logicalKey;
+    final itemCount = widget.hub.items.length;
+    if (itemCount == 0) return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+
+    // Left: move to previous item, ALWAYS consume to prevent escape
+    if (key.isLeftKey) {
+      if (_focusedIndex > 0) {
+        _focusedIndex--;
+        HubFocusMemory.setForHub(widget.hub.hubKey, _focusedIndex);
+        _scrollToIndex(_focusedIndex);
+        setState(() {});
+      }
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // Right: move to next item, ALWAYS consume to prevent escape
+    if (key.isRightKey) {
+      if (_focusedIndex < itemCount - 1) {
+        _focusedIndex++;
+        HubFocusMemory.setForHub(widget.hub.hubKey, _focusedIndex);
+        _scrollToIndex(_focusedIndex);
+        setState(() {});
+      }
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // Up/Down: delegate to parent for vertical hub navigation, ALWAYS consume
+    if (key.isUpKey) {
+      widget.onVerticalNavigation?.call(true);
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+    if (key.isDownKey) {
+      widget.onVerticalNavigation?.call(false);
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // Select: activate the current item
+    if (key.isSelectKey) {
+      _activateCurrentItem();
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // Context menu key: show context menu
+    if (key.isContextMenuKey) {
+      _showContextMenuForCurrentItem();
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    // Back key: navigate to tab bar
+    if (key.isBackKey && widget.onBack != null) {
+      widget.onBack!();
+      return KeyEventResult.handled;
+    }
+
+    return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+  }
+
+  /// Context menu keys for each item to trigger long press actions
+  final Map<int, GlobalKey<_LockedHubItemWrapperState>> _itemWrapperKeys = {};
+
+  GlobalKey<_LockedHubItemWrapperState> _getItemWrapperKey(int index) {
+    return _itemWrapperKeys.putIfAbsent(
+      index,
+      () => GlobalKey<_LockedHubItemWrapperState>(),
+    );
+  }
+
+  void _activateCurrentItem() {
+    if (_focusedIndex >= widget.hub.items.length) return;
+    final item = widget.hub.items[_focusedIndex];
+    _navigateToItem(item);
+  }
+
+  void _showContextMenuForCurrentItem() {
+    // Trigger long press on the wrapper which will bubble to MediaContextMenu
+    _itemWrapperKeys[_focusedIndex]?.currentState?.triggerLongPress();
+  }
+
+  Future<void> _navigateToItem(dynamic item) async {
+    // Handle playlists
+    if (item is PlexPlaylist) {
+      await Navigator.push(
+        context,
+        MaterialPageRoute(
+          builder: (context) => PlaylistDetailScreen(playlist: item),
+        ),
+      );
+      return;
+    }
+
+    final itemType = item.type.toLowerCase();
+
+    // For episodes, start playback directly
+    if (itemType == 'episode') {
+      final result = await navigateToVideoPlayer(context, metadata: item);
+      if (result == true) {
+        widget.onRefresh?.call(item.ratingKey);
+      }
+    } else if (itemType == 'season') {
+      await Navigator.push(
+        context,
+        MaterialPageRoute(
+          builder: (context) => SeasonDetailScreen(season: item),
+        ),
+      );
+      widget.onRefresh?.call(item.ratingKey);
+    } else {
+      // For all other types (shows, movies), show detail screen
+      final result = await Navigator.push<bool>(
+        context,
+        MaterialPageRoute(
+          builder: (context) => MediaDetailScreen(metadata: item),
+        ),
+      );
+      if (result == true) {
+        widget.onRefresh?.call(item.ratingKey);
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
   void _navigateToHubDetail(BuildContext context) {
     Navigator.push(
       context,
-      MaterialPageRoute(builder: (context) => HubDetailScreen(hub: hub)),
+      MaterialPageRoute(builder: (context) => HubDetailScreen(hub: widget.hub)),
     );
   }
 
   @override
   Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    final hasFocus = _hubFocusNode.hasFocus;
+
     return Column(
       crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
       mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
       children: [
-        // Hub header
+        // Hub header (NOT focusable - titles should not be focusable)
         Padding(
           padding: const EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(16, 24, 16, 8),
-          child: InkWell(
-            onTap: hub.more ? () => _navigateToHubDetail(context) : null,
-            borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
-            child: Padding(
-              padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(
-                horizontal: 8,
-                vertical: 4,
-              ),
-              child: Row(
-                mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
-                children: [
-                  Icon(icon),
-                  const SizedBox(width: 8),
-                  Expanded(
-                    child: Text(
-                      hub.title,
-                      style: Theme.of(context).textTheme.titleLarge,
-                      overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
-                      maxLines: 1,
+          child: ExcludeFocus(
+            child: InkWell(
+              onTap: widget.hub.more ? () => _navigateToHubDetail(context) : null,
+              borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
+              child: Padding(
+                padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(
+                  horizontal: 8,
+                  vertical: 4,
+                ),
+                child: Row(
+                  mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
+                  children: [
+                    Icon(widget.icon),
+                    const SizedBox(width: 8),
+                    Expanded(
+                      child: Text(
+                        widget.hub.title,
+                        style: Theme.of(context).textTheme.titleLarge,
+                        overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+                        maxLines: 1,
+                      ),
                     ),
-                  ),
-                  if (hub.more) ...[
-                    const SizedBox(width: 4),
-                    const Icon(Icons.chevron_right, size: 20),
+                    if (widget.hub.more) ...[
+                      const SizedBox(width: 4),
+                      const Icon(Icons.chevron_right, size: 20),
+                    ],
                   ],
-                ],
+                ),
               ),
             ),
           ),
         ),
 
-        // Hub items (horizontal scroll)
-        if (hub.items.isNotEmpty)
-          LayoutBuilder(
-            builder: (context, constraints) {
-              // Responsive card width based on screen size
-              final screenWidth = constraints.maxWidth;
-              final cardWidth = screenWidth > 1600
-                  ? 220.0
-                  : screenWidth > 1200
-                  ? 200.0
-                  : screenWidth > 800
-                  ? 190.0
-                  : 160.0;
+        // Hub items with locked focus control
+        if (widget.hub.items.isNotEmpty)
+          Focus(
+            focusNode: _hubFocusNode,
+            onKeyEvent: _handleKeyEvent,
+            child: LayoutBuilder(
+              builder: (context, constraints) {
+                // Responsive card width based on screen size
+                final screenWidth = constraints.maxWidth;
+                final cardWidth = screenWidth > 1600
+                    ? 220.0
+                    : screenWidth > 1200
+                        ? 200.0
+                        : screenWidth > 800
+                            ? 190.0
+                            : 160.0;
 
-              // MediaCard has 8px padding on all sides (16px total horizontally)
-              // So actual poster width is cardWidth - 16
-              final posterWidth = cardWidth - 16;
-              // 2:3 poster aspect ratio (height is 1.5x width)
-              final posterHeight = posterWidth * 1.5;
-              // Container height = poster + padding + spacing + text + ListView padding
-              // 8px top padding + posterHeight + 4px spacing + ~26px text + 8px bottom padding
-              // + 10px for ListView vertical padding (5px top + 5px bottom)
-              final containerHeight = posterHeight + 56;
+                // Store item extent for scroll calculations
+                _itemExtent = cardWidth + 4; // 4px total horizontal padding
 
-              return SizedBox(
-                height: containerHeight,
-                child: HorizontalScrollWithArrows(
-                  builder: (scrollController) => ListView.builder(
-                    controller: scrollController,
-                    scrollDirection: Axis.horizontal,
-                    padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(
-                      horizontal: 12,
-                      vertical: 5,
+                // MediaCard has 8px padding on all sides (16px total horizontally)
+                final posterWidth = cardWidth - 16;
+                // 2:3 poster aspect ratio
+                final posterHeight = posterWidth * 1.5;
+                // Container height calculation
+                final containerHeight = posterHeight + 66;
+
+                return SizedBox(
+                  height: containerHeight,
+                  child: HorizontalScrollWithArrows(
+                    controller: _scrollController,
+                    builder: (scrollController) => ListView.builder(
+                      controller: scrollController,
+                      scrollDirection: Axis.horizontal,
+                      padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(
+                        horizontal: 12,
+                        vertical: 5,
+                      ),
+                      itemCount: widget.hub.items.length,
+                      itemBuilder: (context, index) {
+                        final item = widget.hub.items[index];
+                        final isItemFocused = hasFocus && index == _focusedIndex;
+
+                        return Padding(
+                          padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 2),
+                          child: _LockedHubItemWrapper(
+                            key: _getItemWrapperKey(index),
+                            isFocused: isItemFocused,
+                            onTap: () => _onItemTapped(index),
+                            onLongPress: () {
+                              // Long press on item - this will be caught by
+                              // MediaContextMenu inside MediaCard
+                            },
+                            child: MediaCard(
+                              key: Key(item.ratingKey),
+                              item: item,
+                              width: cardWidth,
+                              height: posterHeight,
+                              onRefresh: widget.onRefresh,
+                              onRemoveFromContinueWatching:
+                                  widget.onRemoveFromContinueWatching,
+                              forceGridMode: true,
+                              isInContinueWatching: widget.isInContinueWatching,
+                            ),
+                          ),
+                        );
+                      },
                     ),
-                    itemCount: hub.items.length,
-                    itemBuilder: (context, index) {
-                      final item = hub.items[index];
-                      return Padding(
-                        padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(
-                          horizontal: 2,
-                        ),
-                        child: MediaCard(
-                          key: Key(item.ratingKey),
-                          item: item,
-                          width: cardWidth,
-                          height: posterHeight,
-                          onRefresh: onRefresh,
-                          onRemoveFromContinueWatching:
-                              onRemoveFromContinueWatching,
-                          forceGridMode: true,
-                          isInContinueWatching: isInContinueWatching,
-                        ),
-                      );
-                    },
                   ),
-                ),
-              );
-            },
+                );
+              },
+            ),
           )
         else
           Padding(
@@ -142,4 +427,67 @@ class HubSection extends StatelessWidget {
       ],
     );
   }
+
+  /// Called when an item is tapped (mouse/touch)
+  void _onItemTapped(int index) {
+    // Update focus to tapped item and request hub focus
+    _focusedIndex = index;
+    HubFocusMemory.setForHub(widget.hub.hubKey, index);
+    _hubFocusNode.requestFocus();
+    setState(() {});
+  }
+}
+
+/// Wrapper that provides visual focus decoration without using Flutter's focus system.
+class _LockedHubItemWrapper extends StatefulWidget {
+  final bool isFocused;
+  final Widget child;
+  final VoidCallback? onTap;
+  final VoidCallback? onLongPress;
+
+  const _LockedHubItemWrapper({
+    super.key,
+    required this.isFocused,
+    required this.child,
+    this.onTap,
+    this.onLongPress,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  State<_LockedHubItemWrapper> createState() => _LockedHubItemWrapperState();
+}
+
+class _LockedHubItemWrapperState extends State<_LockedHubItemWrapper> {
+  /// Trigger long press programmatically (for D-pad context menu key)
+  void triggerLongPress() {
+    widget.onLongPress?.call();
+  }
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    final duration = FocusTheme.getAnimationDuration(context);
+    // Only show focus effects during keyboard/d-pad navigation
+    final showFocus =
+        widget.isFocused && InputModeTracker.isKeyboardMode(context);
+
+    return GestureDetector(
+      onTap: widget.onTap,
+      onLongPress: widget.onLongPress,
+      child: AnimatedScale(
+        scale: showFocus ? FocusTheme.focusScale : 1.0,
+        duration: duration,
+        curve: Curves.easeOutCubic,
+        child: AnimatedContainer(
+          duration: duration,
+          curve: Curves.easeOutCubic,
+          decoration: FocusTheme.focusDecoration(
+            context,
+            isFocused: showFocus,
+            borderRadius: FocusTheme.defaultBorderRadius,
+          ),
+          child: widget.child,
+        ),
+      ),
+    );
+  }
 }
diff --git a/lib/widgets/media_card.dart b/lib/widgets/media_card.dart
index 55cb216a..867d594b 100644
--- a/lib/widgets/media_card.dart
+++ b/lib/widgets/media_card.dart
@@ -46,16 +46,26 @@ class MediaCard extends StatefulWidget {
   });
 
   @override
-  State<MediaCard> createState() => _MediaCardState();
+  State<MediaCard> createState() => MediaCardState();
 }
 
-class _MediaCardState extends State<MediaCard> {
+class MediaCardState extends State<MediaCard> {
   final _contextMenuKey = GlobalKey<MediaContextMenuState>();
 
   void _showContextMenu() {
     _contextMenuKey.currentState?.showContextMenu(context);
   }
 
+  /// Public method to trigger tap action (for keyboard/gamepad SELECT)
+  void handleTap() {
+    _handleTap(context);
+  }
+
+  /// Public method to show context menu (for keyboard/gamepad context menu key)
+  void showContextMenu() {
+    _showContextMenu();
+  }
+
   String _buildSemanticLabel() {
     final item = widget.item;
     final itemType = item.type.toLowerCase();
@@ -101,6 +111,11 @@ class _MediaCardState extends State<MediaCard> {
   }
 
   void _handleTap(BuildContext context) async {
+    // Ignore taps while context menu is open to avoid double-activating
+    if (_contextMenuKey.currentState?.isContextMenuOpen == true) {
+      return;
+    }
+
     // Handle playlists
     if (widget.item is PlexPlaylist) {
       await Navigator.push(
@@ -246,6 +261,7 @@ class _MediaCardGrid extends StatelessWidget {
         label: semanticLabel,
         button: true,
         child: InkWell(
+          canRequestFocus: false, // Keyboard handled by FocusableMediaCard
           onTap: onTap,
           borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
           child: Padding(
@@ -566,6 +582,7 @@ class _MediaCardList extends StatelessWidget {
       label: semanticLabel,
       button: true,
       child: InkWell(
+        canRequestFocus: false, // Keyboard handled by FocusableMediaCard
         onTap: onTap,
         borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
         child: Padding(
diff --git a/lib/widgets/media_context_menu.dart b/lib/widgets/media_context_menu.dart
index 5862af14..24bae237 100644
--- a/lib/widgets/media_context_menu.dart
+++ b/lib/widgets/media_context_menu.dart
@@ -62,6 +62,9 @@ class MediaContextMenuState extends State<MediaContextMenu> {
   }
 
   bool _openedFromKeyboard = false;
+  bool _isContextMenuOpen = false;
+
+  bool get isContextMenuOpen => _isContextMenuOpen;
 
   /// Show the context menu programmatically.
   /// Used for keyboard/gamepad long-press activation.
@@ -111,8 +114,14 @@ class MediaContextMenuState extends State<MediaContextMenu> {
     return context.getClientForServer(serverId);
   }
 
+  void _handleTap() {
+    if (_isContextMenuOpen) return;
+    widget.onTap?.call();
+  }
+
   void _showContextMenu(BuildContext context) async {
-    final client = _getClientForItem();
+    if (_isContextMenuOpen) return;
+    _isContextMenuOpen = true;
 
     final isPlaylist = widget.item is PlexPlaylist;
     final metadata = isPlaylist ? null : widget.item as PlexMetadata;
@@ -305,98 +314,104 @@ class MediaContextMenuState extends State<MediaContextMenu> {
       );
     }
 
-    if (!context.mounted) return;
+    try {
+      final client = _getClientForItem();
 
-    switch (selected) {
-      case 'watch':
-        await _executeAction(
-          context,
-          () => client.markAsWatched(metadata!.ratingKey),
-          t.messages.markedAsWatched,
-        );
-        break;
+      if (!context.mounted) return;
 
-      case 'unwatch':
-        await _executeAction(
-          context,
-          () => client.markAsUnwatched(metadata!.ratingKey),
-          t.messages.markedAsUnwatched,
-        );
-        break;
+      switch (selected) {
+        case 'watch':
+          await _executeAction(
+            context,
+            () => client.markAsWatched(metadata!.ratingKey),
+            t.messages.markedAsWatched,
+          );
+          break;
 
-      case 'remove_from_continue_watching':
-        // Remove from Continue Watching without affecting watch status or progress
-        // This preserves the progression for partially watched items
-        // and doesn't mark unwatched next episodes as watched
-        try {
-          await client.removeFromOnDeck(metadata!.ratingKey);
-          if (context.mounted) {
-            ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-              SnackBar(content: Text(t.messages.removedFromContinueWatching)),
-            );
-            // Use specific callback if provided, otherwise fallback to onRefresh
-            if (widget.onRemoveFromContinueWatching != null) {
-              widget.onRemoveFromContinueWatching!();
-            } else {
-              widget.onRefresh?.call(metadata.ratingKey);
+        case 'unwatch':
+          await _executeAction(
+            context,
+            () => client.markAsUnwatched(metadata!.ratingKey),
+            t.messages.markedAsUnwatched,
+          );
+          break;
+
+        case 'remove_from_continue_watching':
+          // Remove from Continue Watching without affecting watch status or progress
+          // This preserves the progression for partially watched items
+          // and doesn't mark unwatched next episodes as watched
+          try {
+            await client.removeFromOnDeck(metadata!.ratingKey);
+            if (context.mounted) {
+              ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+                SnackBar(content: Text(t.messages.removedFromContinueWatching)),
+              );
+              // Use specific callback if provided, otherwise fallback to onRefresh
+              if (widget.onRemoveFromContinueWatching != null) {
+                widget.onRemoveFromContinueWatching!();
+              } else {
+                widget.onRefresh?.call(metadata.ratingKey);
+              }
+            }
+          } catch (e) {
+            if (context.mounted) {
+              ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+                SnackBar(
+                  content: Text(t.messages.errorLoading(error: e.toString())),
+                ),
+              );
             }
           }
-        } catch (e) {
-          if (context.mounted) {
-            ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-              SnackBar(
-                content: Text(t.messages.errorLoading(error: e.toString())),
-              ),
-            );
-          }
-        }
-        break;
+          break;
 
-      case 'remove_from_collection':
-        await _handleRemoveFromCollection(context, metadata!);
-        break;
+        case 'remove_from_collection':
+          await _handleRemoveFromCollection(context, metadata!);
+          break;
 
-      case 'series':
-        await _navigateToRelated(
-          context,
-          metadata!.grandparentRatingKey,
-          (metadata) => MediaDetailScreen(metadata: metadata),
-          t.messages.errorLoadingSeries,
-        );
-        break;
+        case 'series':
+          await _navigateToRelated(
+            context,
+            metadata!.grandparentRatingKey,
+            (metadata) => MediaDetailScreen(metadata: metadata),
+            t.messages.errorLoadingSeries,
+          );
+          break;
 
-      case 'season':
-        await _navigateToRelated(
-          context,
-          metadata!.parentRatingKey,
-          (metadata) => SeasonDetailScreen(season: metadata),
-          t.messages.errorLoadingSeason,
-        );
-        break;
+        case 'season':
+          await _navigateToRelated(
+            context,
+            metadata!.parentRatingKey,
+            (metadata) => SeasonDetailScreen(season: metadata),
+            t.messages.errorLoadingSeason,
+          );
+          break;
 
-      case 'fileinfo':
-        await _showFileInfo(context);
-        break;
+        case 'fileinfo':
+          await _showFileInfo(context);
+          break;
 
-      case 'add_to':
-        await _showAddToSubmenu(context);
-        break;
+        case 'add_to':
+          await _showAddToSubmenu(context);
+          break;
 
-      case 'shuffle_play':
-        await _handleShufflePlayWithQueue(context);
-        break;
+        case 'shuffle_play':
+          await _handleShufflePlayWithQueue(context);
+          break;
 
-      case 'play':
-        await _handlePlay(context, isCollection, isPlaylist);
-        break;
+        case 'play':
+          await _handlePlay(context, isCollection, isPlaylist);
+          break;
 
-      case 'shuffle':
-        await _handleShuffle(context, isCollection, isPlaylist);
-        break;
+        case 'shuffle':
+          await _handleShuffle(context, isCollection, isPlaylist);
+          break;
 
-      case 'delete':
-        await _handleDelete(context, isCollection, isPlaylist);
-        break;
+        case 'delete':
+          await _handleDelete(context, isCollection, isPlaylist);
+          break;
+      }
+    } finally {
+      _isContextMenuOpen = false;
     }
   }
 
@@ -1208,7 +1223,7 @@ class MediaContextMenuState extends State<MediaContextMenu> {
   @override
   Widget build(BuildContext context) {
     return GestureDetector(
-      onTap: widget.onTap,
+      onTap: _handleTap,
       onTapDown: _storeTapPosition,
       onLongPress: () => _showContextMenu(context),
       onSecondaryTapDown: _storeTapPosition,
diff --git a/lib/widgets/side_navigation_rail.dart b/lib/widgets/side_navigation_rail.dart
index d5a93f91..e471ace2 100644
--- a/lib/widgets/side_navigation_rail.dart
+++ b/lib/widgets/side_navigation_rail.dart
@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@
 import 'dart:io' show Platform;
 
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
 import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
 
+import '../focus/dpad_navigator.dart';
 import '../models/plex_library.dart';
 import '../providers/hidden_libraries_provider.dart';
 import '../providers/multi_server_provider.dart';
@@ -35,12 +37,109 @@ class SideNavigationRailState extends State<SideNavigationRail> {
   List<PlexLibrary> _libraries = [];
   bool _isLoadingLibraries = true;
 
+  // Focus nodes for main nav items
+  late FocusNode _homeFocusNode;
+  late FocusNode _librariesFocusNode;
+  late FocusNode _searchFocusNode;
+  late FocusNode _settingsFocusNode;
+
+  // Focus state tracking
+  bool _isHomeFocused = false;
+  bool _isLibrariesFocused = false;
+  bool _isSearchFocused = false;
+  bool _isSettingsFocused = false;
+
+  // Map to store library item focus nodes and states
+  final Map<String, FocusNode> _libraryFocusNodes = {};
+  final Set<String> _focusedLibraryKeys = {};
+
   @override
   void initState() {
     super.initState();
+    _homeFocusNode = FocusNode(debugLabel: 'nav_home');
+    _librariesFocusNode = FocusNode(debugLabel: 'nav_libraries');
+    _searchFocusNode = FocusNode(debugLabel: 'nav_search');
+    _settingsFocusNode = FocusNode(debugLabel: 'nav_settings');
+
+    _homeFocusNode.addListener(() => _onFocusChange(_homeFocusNode, () {
+      setState(() => _isHomeFocused = _homeFocusNode.hasFocus);
+    }));
+    _librariesFocusNode.addListener(() => _onFocusChange(_librariesFocusNode, () {
+      setState(() => _isLibrariesFocused = _librariesFocusNode.hasFocus);
+    }));
+    _searchFocusNode.addListener(() => _onFocusChange(_searchFocusNode, () {
+      setState(() => _isSearchFocused = _searchFocusNode.hasFocus);
+    }));
+    _settingsFocusNode.addListener(() => _onFocusChange(_settingsFocusNode, () {
+      setState(() => _isSettingsFocused = _settingsFocusNode.hasFocus);
+    }));
+
     _loadLibraries();
   }
 
+  void _onFocusChange(FocusNode node, VoidCallback updateState) {
+    if (mounted) updateState();
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    _homeFocusNode.dispose();
+    _librariesFocusNode.dispose();
+    _searchFocusNode.dispose();
+    _settingsFocusNode.dispose();
+    for (final node in _libraryFocusNodes.values) {
+      node.dispose();
+    }
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+
+  /// Get or create a focus node for a library item
+  FocusNode _getLibraryFocusNode(String globalKey) {
+    return _libraryFocusNodes.putIfAbsent(
+      globalKey,
+      () {
+        final node = FocusNode(debugLabel: 'nav_library_$globalKey');
+        node.addListener(() {
+          if (mounted) {
+            setState(() {
+              if (node.hasFocus) {
+                _focusedLibraryKeys.add(globalKey);
+              } else {
+                _focusedLibraryKeys.remove(globalKey);
+              }
+            });
+          }
+        });
+        return node;
+      },
+    );
+  }
+
+  /// Focus the currently selected nav item
+  void focusActiveItem() {
+    if (widget.selectedLibraryKey != null) {
+      // A library is selected - focus that library item
+      final node = _libraryFocusNodes[widget.selectedLibraryKey];
+      node?.requestFocus();
+    } else {
+      // Focus main nav item based on selectedIndex
+      switch (widget.selectedIndex) {
+        case 0:
+          _homeFocusNode.requestFocus();
+          break;
+        case 1:
+          _librariesFocusNode.requestFocus();
+          break;
+        case 2:
+          _searchFocusNode.requestFocus();
+          break;
+        case 3:
+          _settingsFocusNode.requestFocus();
+          break;
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
   Future<void> _loadLibraries() async {
     final multiServerProvider = context.read<MultiServerProvider>();
 
@@ -182,7 +281,9 @@ class SideNavigationRailState extends State<SideNavigationRail> {
                       selectedIcon: Icons.home,
                       label: Translations.of(context).navigation.home,
                       isSelected: widget.selectedIndex == 0,
+                      isFocused: _isHomeFocused,
                       onTap: () => widget.onDestinationSelected(0),
+                      focusNode: _homeFocusNode,
                     ),
 
                     const SizedBox(height: 8),
@@ -198,7 +299,9 @@ class SideNavigationRailState extends State<SideNavigationRail> {
                       selectedIcon: Icons.search,
                       label: Translations.of(context).navigation.search,
                       isSelected: widget.selectedIndex == 2,
+                      isFocused: _isSearchFocused,
                       onTap: () => widget.onDestinationSelected(2),
+                      focusNode: _searchFocusNode,
                     ),
 
                     const SizedBox(height: 8),
@@ -209,7 +312,9 @@ class SideNavigationRailState extends State<SideNavigationRail> {
                       selectedIcon: Icons.settings,
                       label: Translations.of(context).navigation.settings,
                       isSelected: widget.selectedIndex == 3,
+                      isFocused: _isSettingsFocused,
                       onTap: () => widget.onDestinationSelected(3),
+                      focusNode: _settingsFocusNode,
                     ),
                   ],
                 ),
@@ -226,38 +331,57 @@ class SideNavigationRailState extends State<SideNavigationRail> {
     required IconData selectedIcon,
     required String label,
     required bool isSelected,
+    required bool isFocused,
     required VoidCallback onTap,
+    required FocusNode focusNode,
+    bool autofocus = false,
   }) {
     final t = tokens(context);
 
-    return Material(
-      color: Colors.transparent,
-      child: InkWell(
-        onTap: onTap,
-        borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
-        child: Container(
-          padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 16, vertical: 12),
-          decoration: BoxDecoration(
-            color: isSelected ? t.text.withValues(alpha: 0.1) : null,
-            borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
-          ),
-          child: Row(
-            children: [
-              Icon(
-                isSelected ? selectedIcon : icon,
-                size: 22,
-                color: isSelected ? t.text : t.textMuted,
-              ),
-              const SizedBox(width: 12),
-              Text(
-                label,
-                style: TextStyle(
-                  fontSize: 14,
-                  fontWeight: isSelected ? FontWeight.w600 : FontWeight.w400,
+    return Focus(
+      focusNode: focusNode,
+      autofocus: autofocus,
+      onKeyEvent: (node, event) {
+        if (event is! KeyDownEvent) return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+        if (event.logicalKey.isSelectKey) {
+          onTap();
+          return KeyEventResult.handled;
+        }
+        return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+      },
+      child: Material(
+        color: Colors.transparent,
+        child: InkWell(
+          onTap: onTap,
+          borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+          child: Container(
+            padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 16, vertical: 12),
+            decoration: BoxDecoration(
+              color: isSelected
+                  ? t.text.withValues(alpha: 0.1)
+                  : isFocused
+                      ? t.text.withValues(alpha: 0.08)
+                      : null,
+              borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+            ),
+            child: Row(
+              children: [
+                Icon(
+                  isSelected ? selectedIcon : icon,
+                  size: 22,
                   color: isSelected ? t.text : t.textMuted,
                 ),
-              ),
-            ],
+                const SizedBox(width: 12),
+                Text(
+                  label,
+                  style: TextStyle(
+                    fontSize: 14,
+                    fontWeight: isSelected ? FontWeight.w600 : FontWeight.w400,
+                    color: isSelected ? t.text : t.textMuted,
+                  ),
+                ),
+              ],
+            ),
           ),
         ),
       ),
@@ -265,57 +389,72 @@ class SideNavigationRailState extends State<SideNavigationRail> {
   }
 
   Widget _buildLibrariesSection(List<PlexLibrary> visibleLibraries, dynamic t) {
+    final isLibrariesSelected = widget.selectedIndex == 1 && widget.selectedLibraryKey == null;
+
     return Column(
       crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
       children: [
         // Libraries header with expand/collapse
-        Material(
-          color: Colors.transparent,
-          child: InkWell(
-            onTap: () {
+        Focus(
+          focusNode: _librariesFocusNode,
+          onKeyEvent: (node, event) {
+            if (event is! KeyDownEvent) return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+            if (event.logicalKey.isSelectKey) {
               setState(() {
                 _librariesExpanded = !_librariesExpanded;
               });
-            },
-            borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
-            child: Container(
-              padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 16, vertical: 12),
-              decoration: BoxDecoration(
-                color:
-                    widget.selectedIndex == 1 &&
-                        widget.selectedLibraryKey == null
-                    ? t.text.withValues(alpha: 0.1)
-                    : null,
-                borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
-              ),
-              child: Row(
-                children: [
-                  Icon(
-                    widget.selectedIndex == 1
-                        ? Icons.video_library
-                        : Icons.video_library_outlined,
-                    size: 22,
-                    color: widget.selectedIndex == 1 ? t.text : t.textMuted,
-                  ),
-                  const SizedBox(width: 12),
-                  Expanded(
-                    child: Text(
-                      Translations.of(context).navigation.libraries,
-                      style: TextStyle(
-                        fontSize: 14,
-                        fontWeight: widget.selectedIndex == 1
-                            ? FontWeight.w600
-                            : FontWeight.w400,
-                        color: widget.selectedIndex == 1 ? t.text : t.textMuted,
+              return KeyEventResult.handled;
+            }
+            return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+          },
+          child: Material(
+            color: Colors.transparent,
+            child: InkWell(
+              onTap: () {
+                setState(() {
+                  _librariesExpanded = !_librariesExpanded;
+                });
+              },
+              borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+              child: Container(
+                padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 16, vertical: 12),
+                decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                  color: isLibrariesSelected
+                      ? t.text.withValues(alpha: 0.1)
+                      : _isLibrariesFocused
+                          ? t.text.withValues(alpha: 0.08)
+                          : null,
+                  borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+                ),
+                child: Row(
+                  children: [
+                    Icon(
+                      widget.selectedIndex == 1
+                          ? Icons.video_library
+                          : Icons.video_library_outlined,
+                      size: 22,
+                      color: widget.selectedIndex == 1 ? t.text : t.textMuted,
+                    ),
+                    const SizedBox(width: 12),
+                    Expanded(
+                      child: Text(
+                        Translations.of(context).navigation.libraries,
+                        style: TextStyle(
+                          fontSize: 14,
+                          fontWeight: widget.selectedIndex == 1
+                              ? FontWeight.w600
+                              : FontWeight.w400,
+                          color: widget.selectedIndex == 1 ? t.text : t.textMuted,
+                        ),
                       ),
                     ),
-                  ),
-                  Icon(
-                    _librariesExpanded ? Icons.expand_less : Icons.expand_more,
-                    size: 20,
-                    color: t.textMuted,
-                  ),
-                ],
+                    Icon(
+                      _librariesExpanded ? Icons.expand_less : Icons.expand_more,
+                      size: 20,
+                      color: t.textMuted,
+                    ),
+                  ],
+                ),
               ),
             ),
           ),
@@ -385,65 +524,82 @@ class SideNavigationRailState extends State<SideNavigationRail> {
     final isSelected =
         widget.selectedIndex == 1 &&
         widget.selectedLibraryKey == library.globalKey;
+    final isFocused = _focusedLibraryKeys.contains(library.globalKey);
+    final focusNode = _getLibraryFocusNode(library.globalKey);
 
-    return Material(
-      color: Colors.transparent,
-      child: InkWell(
-        onTap: () => widget.onLibrarySelected(library.globalKey),
-        borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
-        child: Container(
-          padding: const EdgeInsets.only(
-            left: 28,
-            right: 12,
-            top: 10,
-            bottom: 10,
-          ),
-          decoration: BoxDecoration(
-            color: isSelected ? t.text.withValues(alpha: 0.1) : null,
-            borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
-          ),
-          child: Row(
-            children: [
-              Icon(
-                isSelected
-                    ? _getLibraryIconFilled(library.type)
-                    : _getLibraryIcon(library.type),
-                size: 18,
-                color: isSelected ? t.text : t.textMuted,
-              ),
-              const SizedBox(width: 10),
-              Expanded(
-                child: SizedBox(
-                  height: 32, // Fixed height for consistent item sizing
-                  child: Column(
-                    crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
-                    mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.center,
-                    children: [
-                      Text(
-                        library.title,
-                        style: TextStyle(
-                          fontSize: 13,
-                          fontWeight: isSelected
-                              ? FontWeight.w600
-                              : FontWeight.w400,
-                          color: isSelected ? t.text : t.textMuted,
-                        ),
-                        overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
-                      ),
-                      if (showServerName)
+    return Focus(
+      focusNode: focusNode,
+      onKeyEvent: (node, event) {
+        if (event is! KeyDownEvent) return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+        if (event.logicalKey.isSelectKey) {
+          widget.onLibrarySelected(library.globalKey);
+          return KeyEventResult.handled;
+        }
+        return KeyEventResult.ignored;
+      },
+      child: Material(
+        color: Colors.transparent,
+        child: InkWell(
+          onTap: () => widget.onLibrarySelected(library.globalKey),
+          borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
+          child: Container(
+            padding: const EdgeInsets.only(
+              left: 28,
+              right: 12,
+              top: 10,
+              bottom: 10,
+            ),
+            decoration: BoxDecoration(
+              color: isSelected
+                  ? t.text.withValues(alpha: 0.1)
+                  : isFocused
+                      ? t.text.withValues(alpha: 0.08)
+                      : null,
+              borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
+            ),
+            child: Row(
+              children: [
+                Icon(
+                  isSelected
+                      ? _getLibraryIconFilled(library.type)
+                      : _getLibraryIcon(library.type),
+                  size: 18,
+                  color: isSelected ? t.text : t.textMuted,
+                ),
+                const SizedBox(width: 10),
+                Expanded(
+                  child: SizedBox(
+                    height: 32, // Fixed height for consistent item sizing
+                    child: Column(
+                      crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
+                      mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.center,
+                      children: [
                         Text(
-                          library.serverName!,
+                          library.title,
                           style: TextStyle(
-                            fontSize: 9,
-                            color: t.textMuted.withValues(alpha: 0.4),
+                            fontSize: 13,
+                            fontWeight: isSelected
+                                ? FontWeight.w600
+                                : FontWeight.w400,
+                            color: isSelected ? t.text : t.textMuted,
                           ),
                           overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
                         ),
-                    ],
+                        if (showServerName)
+                          Text(
+                            library.serverName!,
+                            style: TextStyle(
+                              fontSize: 9,
+                              color: t.textMuted.withValues(alpha: 0.4),
+                            ),
+                            overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+                          ),
+                      ],
+                    ),
                   ),
                 ),
-              ),
-            ],
+              ],
+            ),
           ),
         ),
       ),