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diff --git a/app/app.py b/app/app.py
index 4fe6c75..a1e1979 100755
--- a/app/app.py
+++ b/app/app.py
@@ -4,6 +4,8 @@ import os
 import json
 import requests
 import logging
+import threading
+import time
 
 # Configure logging
 logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
@@ -217,7 +219,27 @@ def initialize_playlist():
     download_playlist_files_from_server()
     Logger.info("Playlist initialization complete.")
 
+# Function to check for playlist updates every 5 minutes
+def periodic_playlist_check():
+    while True:
+        try:
+            Logger.info("Checking for playlist updates...")
+            # Download the playlist files from the server
+            download_playlist_files_from_server()
+            # Create the updated playlist with local file paths
+            create_updated_playlist()
+            Logger.info("Playlist check complete.")
+        except Exception as e:
+            Logger.error(f"Error during playlist check: {e}")
+        time.sleep(300)  # Wait for 5 minutes (300 seconds) before checking again
+
+# Start the periodic playlist check in a background thread
+def start_playlist_check_thread():
+    thread = threading.Thread(target=periodic_playlist_check, daemon=True)
+    thread.start()
+
 if __name__ == '__main__':
     initialize_playlist()  # Check and download playlist on startup
     create_updated_playlist()  # Create the updated playlist
+    start_playlist_check_thread()  # Start the background thread for periodic checks
     app.run(host='0.0.0.0', port=1025)
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diff --git a/app/run_app.sh b/app/run_app.sh
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c1196f9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/run_app.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+
+# Exit immediately if a command exits with a non-zero status
+set -e
+
+# Activate the virtual environment
+source venv/bin/activate
+
+# Run the Gunicorn server
+echo "Starting Gunicorn server..."
+python3 run_gunicorn.py &
+
+# Wait for 5 seconds to ensure the server is up
+sleep 5
+
+# Launch Chromium in fullscreen and kiosk mode
+echo "Launching Chromium in fullscreen and kiosk mode..."
+chromium-browser --kiosk --start-fullscreen http://localhost:1025
+
+# Deactivate the virtual environment when done
+deactivate
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diff --git a/app/static/index.html b/app/static/index.html
index f152b7b..a836514 100755
--- a/app/static/index.html
+++ b/app/static/index.html
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@
             display: flex; 
             flex-direction: column; 
             height: 100vh; 
+            overflow: hidden; /* Prevent scrolling */
         }
         .playlist-container { 
             flex: 1; 
@@ -22,30 +23,32 @@
             justify-content: center; 
             align-items: center; 
             background-color: black; 
+            position: relative; /* Enable positioning of child elements */
         }
-        ul { 
-            list-style-type: none; 
-            padding: 0; 
-            display: none; /* Hide the playlist list */
+        .playlist-container img, 
+        .playlist-container video { 
+            max-width: 100%; 
+            max-height: 100%; 
+            object-fit: contain; /* Ensure content fits within the container */
         }
         .controls-wrapper {
+            position: fixed; /* Fix the controls at the bottom of the page */
+            bottom: 0; /* Align to the bottom */
+            left: 0; /* Align to the left */
+            width: 100%; /* Full width */
             display: flex;
             justify-content: center;
-            width: 33.33%; /* 1/3 of the page width */
-            margin: 0 auto;
+            gap: 15px; /* Space between buttons */
+            padding: 10px; 
+            background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); /* Increased transparency */
+            border-top: 2px solid #444; /* Add a border at the top */
+            z-index: 100; /* Ensure buttons are above the media */
             transition: opacity 0.5s ease; /* Smooth fade effect */
         }
         .controls-wrapper.hidden {
             opacity: 0; /* Hide the buttons */
             pointer-events: none; /* Disable interaction when hidden */
         }
-        .controls { 
-            display: flex; 
-            justify-content: center; 
-            gap: 15px; /* Space between buttons */
-            padding: 10px; 
-            background-color: #222; 
-        }
         button { 
             margin: 5px; 
             padding: 10px; 
@@ -62,10 +65,6 @@
         button i { 
             pointer-events: none; 
         }
-        img, video {
-            max-width: 100%;
-            max-height: 100%;
-        }
     </style>
     <!-- Add Font Awesome for icons -->
     <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/font-awesome/6.0.0-beta3/css/all.min.css">
@@ -75,22 +74,24 @@
         <!-- Content will be dynamically added here -->
     </div>
     <div class="controls-wrapper" id="controls-wrapper">
-        <div class="controls">
-            <button onclick="previousMedia()"><i class="fas fa-step-backward"></i></button> <!-- Previous -->
-            <button onclick="loadPlaylist()"><i class="fas fa-sync-alt"></i></button> <!-- Refresh Playlist -->
-            <button onclick="playMedia()"><i class="fas fa-play"></i></button> <!-- Play -->
-            <button onclick="nextMedia()"><i class="fas fa-step-forward"></i></button> <!-- Next -->
-            <button onclick="stopMedia()"><i class="fas fa-stop"></i></button> <!-- Stop -->
-            <button onclick="goToSettings()"><i class="fas fa-cog"></i></button> <!-- Settings -->
-        </div>
+        <button onclick="previousMedia()"><i class="fas fa-step-backward"></i></button> <!-- Previous -->
+        <button onclick="refreshPlaylist()"><i class="fas fa-sync-alt"></i></button> <!-- Refresh Playlist -->
+        <button id="playPauseButton" onclick="togglePlayPause()"><i class="fas fa-play"></i></button> <!-- Play/Pause -->
+        <button onclick="nextMedia()"><i class="fas fa-step-forward"></i></button> <!-- Next -->
+        <button onclick="stopMedia()"><i class="fas fa-stop"></i></button> <!-- Stop -->
+        <button onclick="goToSettings()"><i class="fas fa-cog"></i></button> <!-- Settings -->
     </div>
 
     <script>
         const apiBase = 'http://localhost:1025'; // Update to match your Flask app's port
         const playlistContainer = document.getElementById('playlist-container');
+        const controlsWrapper = document.getElementById('controls-wrapper');
+        const playPauseButton = document.getElementById('playPauseButton');
         let playlist = [];
         let currentIndex = 0;
         let playbackInterval;
+        let inactivityTimer;
+        let isPaused = false;
 
         // Function to load the playlist from updated_playlist.json
         async function loadPlaylist() {
@@ -100,9 +101,12 @@
                     throw new Error(`Failed to load playlist: ${response.statusText}`);
                 }
                 const data = await response.json();
-                playlist = data; // Use the updated playlist
-                console.log("Loaded playlist:", playlist); // Debug log
-                startPlaylist(); // Start playing the playlist after loading
+                if (JSON.stringify(data) !== JSON.stringify(playlist)) {
+                    playlist = data; // Update the playlist only if it has changed
+                    console.log("Playlist updated:", playlist); // Debug log
+                    currentIndex = 0; // Reset to the first item
+                    startPlaylist(); // Restart the playlist
+                }
             } catch (error) {
                 console.error("Error loading playlist:", error);
             }
@@ -133,9 +137,11 @@
 
                 // Display the image for the specified duration
                 playbackInterval = setTimeout(() => {
-                    currentIndex++;
-                    playCurrentItem();
-                }, currentItem.duration * 1000);
+                    if (!isPaused) {
+                        currentIndex++;
+                        playCurrentItem();
+                    }
+                }, currentItem.duration * 1000 + (isPaused ? 10000 : 0)); // Add 10 seconds if paused
             } else if (currentItem.type === 'video') {
                 const video = document.createElement('video');
                 video.src = currentItem.url;
@@ -145,8 +151,10 @@
 
                 // Play the video and move to the next item after it ends
                 video.onended = () => {
-                    currentIndex++;
-                    playCurrentItem();
+                    if (!isPaused) {
+                        currentIndex++;
+                        playCurrentItem();
+                    }
                 };
             }
         }
@@ -164,6 +172,22 @@
             playCurrentItem();
         }
 
+        // Function to refresh the playlist
+        function refreshPlaylist() {
+            loadPlaylist(); // Reload the playlist
+        }
+
+        // Function to toggle play/pause
+        function togglePlayPause() {
+            isPaused = !isPaused;
+            if (isPaused) {
+                playPauseButton.innerHTML = '<i class="fas fa-pause"></i>'; // Change to pause icon
+            } else {
+                playPauseButton.innerHTML = '<i class="fas fa-play"></i>'; // Change to play icon
+                playCurrentItem(); // Resume playback
+            }
+        }
+
         // Function to play the next item
         function nextMedia() {
             stopMedia();
@@ -175,8 +199,30 @@
             window.location.href = '/static/settings.html';
         }
 
+        // Function to hide controls after inactivity
+        function hideControls() {
+            controlsWrapper.classList.add('hidden');
+        }
+
+        // Function to reset inactivity timer
+        function resetInactivityTimer() {
+            controlsWrapper.classList.remove('hidden'); // Show controls
+            clearTimeout(inactivityTimer); // Clear the previous timer
+            inactivityTimer = setTimeout(hideControls, 10000); // Set a new timer for 10 seconds
+        }
+
+        // Add event listeners for mouse movement
+        document.addEventListener('mousemove', resetInactivityTimer);
+        document.addEventListener('keydown', resetInactivityTimer);
+
+        // Initialize inactivity timer on page load
+        resetInactivityTimer();
+
         // Load playlist on page load
         loadPlaylist();
+
+        // Start periodic playlist reload
+        setInterval(loadPlaylist, 300000); // Check every 5 minutes (300,000 ms)
     </script>
 </body>
 </html>
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