chore(submodules): bump led-tool for settings editor

Co-authored-by: Cursor <cursoragent@cursor.com>

Pipfile

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ python_version = "3.11"
 web = "python tests/web.py"
 watch = "python -m watchfiles \"python tests/web.py\" src tests"
 run = "sh -c 'cd src && python main.py'"
-dev = "python -m watchfiles \"sh -c 'cd src && python main.py'\" src"
+dev = "python -m watchfiles \"sh -c 'cd src && LED_CONTROLLER_LIVE_RELOAD=1 python main.py'\" src"
 test = "python -m pytest"
 test-browser = "sh -c 'python tests/web.py > /tmp/led-controller-web.log 2>&1 & pid=$!; trap \"kill $pid\" EXIT; sleep 2; LED_CONTROLLER_RUN_BROWSER_TESTS=1 LED_CONTROLLER_DEVICE_IP=http://127.0.0.1:5000 python -m pytest tests/test_browser.py'"
 test-browser-device = "sh -c 'LED_CONTROLLER_RUN_BROWSER_TESTS=1 python -m pytest tests/test_browser.py'"

db/group.json

@@ -1 +1 @@
-{"1": {"name": "Main Group", "devices": ["188b0e1560a8"], "wifi_driver_display_name": "desk", "wifi_driver_num_leds": 59, "wifi_color_order": "rgb", "wifi_startup_mode": "default", "pattern": "on", "colors": ["000000", "FF0000"], "brightness": 100, "delay": 100, "step_offset": 0, "step_increment": 1, "n1": 0, "n2": 0, "n3": 0, "n4": 0, "n5": 0, "n6": 0, "n7": 0, "n8": 0, "output_brightness": 255}}
+{"1": {"name": "group1", "devices": ["e8f60a16fb00", "e8f60a170794"], "wifi_driver_display_name": "desk", "wifi_driver_num_leds": 59, "wifi_color_order": "rgb", "wifi_startup_mode": "default", "pattern": "on", "colors": ["000000", "FF0000"], "brightness": 100, "delay": 100, "step_offset": 0, "step_increment": 1, "n1": 0, "n2": 0, "n3": 0, "n4": 0, "n5": 0, "n6": 0, "n7": 0, "n8": 0, "output_brightness": 255}, "2": {"name": "group2", "devices": ["188b0e1560a8"], "wifi_driver_display_name": null, "wifi_driver_num_leds": null, "wifi_color_order": "rgb", "wifi_startup_mode": "default", "output_brightness": 255, "pattern": "on", "colors": ["000000", "FF0000"], "brightness": 100, "delay": 100, "step_offset": 0, "step_increment": 1, "n1": 0, "n2": 0, "n3": 0, "n4": 0, "n5": 0, "n6": 0, "n7": 0, "n8": 0}, "3": {"name": "group3", "devices": ["e8f60a16f288"], "wifi_driver_display_name": null, "wifi_driver_num_leds": null, "wifi_color_order": "rgb", "wifi_startup_mode": "default", "output_brightness": 255, "pattern": "on", "colors": ["000000", "FF0000"], "brightness": 100, "delay": 100, "step_offset": 0, "step_increment": 1, "n1": 0, "n2": 0, "n3": 0, "n4": 0, "n5": 0, "n6": 0, "n7": 0, "n8": 0}, "4": {"name": "group4", "devices": ["e8f60a16e79c"], "wifi_driver_display_name": null, "wifi_driver_num_leds": null, "wifi_color_order": "rgb", "wifi_startup_mode": "default", "output_brightness": 255, "pattern": "on", "colors": ["000000", "FF0000"], "brightness": 100, "delay": 100, "step_offset": 0, "step_increment": 1, "n1": 0, "n2": 0, "n3": 0, "n4": 0, "n5": 0, "n6": 0, "n7": 0, "n8": 0}, "5": {"name": "desk", "devices": ["188b0e1560a8"], "wifi_driver_display_name": null, "wifi_driver_num_leds": null, "wifi_color_order": "rgb", "wifi_startup_mode": "default", "output_brightness": 255, "pattern": "on", "colors": ["000000", "FF0000"], "brightness": 100, "delay": 100, "step_offset": 0, "step_increment": 1, "n1": 0, "n2": 0, "n3": 0, "n4": 0, "n5": 0, "n6": 0, "n7": 0, "n8": 0, "profile_id": null}}

db/palette.json

@@ -1 +1 @@
-{"1": ["#FF0000", "#00FF00", "#0000FF", "#FFFF00", "#FF00FF", "#00FFFF", "#FFFFFF", "#000000"], "2": [], "3": [], "4": [], "5": [], "6": [], "7": ["#FF0000", "#00FF00", "#0000FF", "#FFFF00", "#FF00FF", "#00FFFF", "#FFFFFF", "#000000"], "8": [], "9": [], "10": [], "11": [], "12": ["#890b0b", "#0b8935"]}
+{"1": ["#FF0000", "#00FF00", "#0000FF", "#FFFF00", "#FF00FF", "#00FFFF", "#FFFFFF", "#000000", "#050500"], "2": [], "3": [], "4": [], "5": [], "6": [], "7": ["#FF0000", "#00FF00", "#0000FF", "#FFFF00", "#FF00FF", "#00FFFF", "#FFFFFF", "#000000"], "8": [], "9": [], "10": [], "11": [], "12": ["#890b0b", "#0b8935"], "13": []}

db/pattern.json

@@ -11,15 +11,13 @@
     "max_colors": 0,
     "supports_manual": true
   },
-  "rainbow": {
-    "n1": "Step Rate",
-    "min_delay": 10,
-    "max_delay": 10000,
-    "max_colors": 0,
-    "supports_manual": true
-  },
   "colour_cycle": {
-    "n1": "Step Rate",
+    "supports_reverse": true,
+    "n1": "Step rate",
+    "mode": {
+      "0": "Scroll palette gradient",
+      "1": "Rainbow wheel (preset colours ignored)"
+    },
     "min_delay": 10,
     "max_delay": 10000,
     "max_colors": 10,
@@ -32,6 +30,7 @@
     "supports_manual": false
   },
   "chase": {
+    "supports_reverse": true,
     "n1": "Colour 1 Length",
     "n2": "Colour 2 Length",
     "n3": "Step 1",
@@ -40,7 +39,11 @@
     "max_delay": 10000,
     "max_colors": 2,
     "has_background": true,
-    "supports_manual": true
+    "supports_manual": true,
+    "mode": {
+      "0": "Two-colour chase",
+      "1": "Marquee dashes (n1 on length, n2 off, n3 step)"
+    }
   },
   "pulse": {
     "n1": "Attack",
@@ -80,7 +83,7 @@
   "flame": {
     "n1": "Min brightness",
     "n2": "Breath period (ms)",
-    "n3": "Spark gap min (ms, 0=default 10–30 s, -1=off)",
+    "n3": "Spark gap min (ms, 0=default 10\u201330 s, -1=off)",
     "n4": "Spark gap max (ms)",
     "min_delay": 10,
     "max_delay": 10000,
@@ -88,8 +91,8 @@
     "supports_manual": false
   },
   "twinkle": {
-    "n1": "Twinkle activity (1–255, higher = more changes)",
+    "n1": "Twinkle activity (1\u2013255, higher = more changes)",
-    "n2": "Density (0–255, higher = more of the strip lit)",
+    "n2": "Density (0\u2013255, higher = more of the strip lit)",
     "n3": "Min adjacent LEDs per twinkle (same as max for fixed length)",
     "n4": "Max adjacent LEDs per twinkle (same as min for fixed length)",
     "min_delay": 10,
@@ -104,62 +107,10 @@
     "n3": "In time (ms)",
     "min_delay": 10,
     "max_delay": 10000,
-    "max_colors": 2,
-    "has_background": true,
-    "supports_manual": true
-  },
-  "meteor_rain": {
-    "n1": "Tail length",
-    "n2": "Speed (LEDs per frame)",
-    "n3": "Fade amount (1-255)",
-    "min_delay": 10,
-    "max_delay": 10000,
-    "max_colors": 10,
-    "supports_manual": true
-  },
-  "scanner": {
-    "n1": "Eye width",
-    "n2": "End pause (frames)",
-    "min_delay": 10,
-    "max_delay": 10000,
     "max_colors": 10,
     "has_background": true,
     "supports_manual": true
   },
-  "gradient_scroll": {
-    "n1": "Scroll step rate",
-    "min_delay": 10,
-    "max_delay": 10000,
-    "max_colors": 10,
-    "supports_manual": true
-  },
-  "comet_dual": {
-    "n1": "Tail length",
-    "n2": "Speed",
-    "n3": "Gap",
-    "max_colors": 10,
-    "min_delay": 10,
-    "max_delay": 10000,
-    "has_background": true,
-    "supports_manual": true
-  },
-  "sparkle_trail": {
-    "n1": "Spark density",
-    "n2": "Decay",
-    "max_colors": 10,
-    "min_delay": 10,
-    "max_delay": 10000,
-    "supports_manual": true
-  },
-  "wave": {
-    "n1": "Wavelength",
-    "n2": "Amplitude",
-    "n3": "Drift speed",
-    "max_colors": 10,
-    "min_delay": 10,
-    "max_delay": 10000,
-    "supports_manual": false
-  },
   "plasma": {
     "n1": "Scale",
     "n2": "Speed",
@@ -169,17 +120,6 @@
     "max_delay": 10000,
     "supports_manual": false
   },
-  "segment_chase": {
-    "n1": "Segment size",
-    "n2": "Phase step",
-    "n3": "Segment phase offset",
-    "n4": "Gap per segment",
-    "max_colors": 10,
-    "min_delay": 10,
-    "max_delay": 10000,
-    "has_background": true,
-    "supports_manual": true
-  },
   "bar_graph": {
     "n1": "Level percent",
     "max_colors": 10,
@@ -188,14 +128,6 @@
     "has_background": true,
     "supports_manual": false
   },
-  "breathing_dual": {
-    "n1": "Phase offset",
-    "n2": "Ease",
-    "max_colors": 10,
-    "min_delay": 10,
-    "max_delay": 10000,
-    "supports_manual": false
-  },
   "strobe_burst": {
     "n1": "Burst count",
     "n2": "Burst gap",
@@ -215,15 +147,6 @@
     "has_background": true,
     "supports_manual": true
   },
-  "fireflies": {
-    "n1": "Count",
-    "n2": "Twinkle speed",
-    "max_colors": 10,
-    "min_delay": 10,
-    "max_delay": 10000,
-    "has_background": true,
-    "supports_manual": true
-  },
   "clock_sweep": {
     "n1": "Hand width",
     "n2": "Marker interval",
@@ -233,37 +156,57 @@
     "has_background": true,
     "supports_manual": true
   },
-  "marquee": {
+  "aurora": {
-    "n1": "On length",
+    "supports_reverse": true,
-    "n2": "Off length",
+    "n1": "Band count (0) or spatial period LEDs (1)",
-    "n3": "Step",
+    "n2": "Shimmer (0) or blend strength (1)",
+    "n3": "Unused (0) or drift speed (1)",
+    "mode": {
+      "0": "Colour bands + shimmer",
+      "1": "Sine northern wave"
+    },
+    "min_delay": 10,
+    "max_delay": 10000,
+    "max_colors": 10,
+    "has_background": true,
+    "supports_manual": true
+  },
+  "icicles": {
+    "supports_reverse": true,
+    "n1": "Anchor spacing (LEDs)",
+    "n2": "Max icicle length (LEDs)",
+    "n3": "Phase step per refresh",
     "max_colors": 10,
     "min_delay": 10,
     "max_delay": 10000,
     "has_background": true,
     "supports_manual": true
   },
-  "aurora": {
+  "blizzard": {
-    "n1": "Band count",
+    "supports_reverse": true,
-    "n2": "Shimmer",
-    "max_colors": 10,
-    "min_delay": 10,
-    "max_delay": 10000,
-    "supports_manual": false
-  },
-  "snowfall": {
     "n1": "Flake density",
     "n2": "Fall speed",
+    "n3": "Wind (128 = centred; lower/raise for drift bias)",
     "max_colors": 10,
     "min_delay": 10,
     "max_delay": 10000,
     "has_background": true,
     "supports_manual": true
   },
-  "heartbeat": {
+  "rime": {
-    "n1": "Pulse 1 ms",
+    "n1": "Crystallisation rate",
-    "n2": "Pulse 2 ms",
+    "n2": "Melt (decay) per refresh",
-    "n3": "Pause ms",
+    "n3": "Spark cap (LEDs refreshed per cycle)",
+    "max_colors": 10,
+    "min_delay": 10,
+    "max_delay": 10000,
+    "has_background": true,
+    "supports_manual": true
+  },
+  "candle_glow": {
+    "n1": "Candle count",
+    "n2": "Glow width (LEDs)",
+    "n3": "Flicker strength",
     "max_colors": 10,
     "min_delay": 10,
     "max_delay": 10000,
@@ -287,5 +230,51 @@
     "min_delay": 10,
     "max_delay": 10000,
     "supports_manual": false
+  },
+  "meteor": {
+    "supports_reverse": true,
+    "n1": "Tail length (0–1) or eye width (2)",
+    "n2": "Speed (LEDs per frame)",
+    "n3": "Fade amount (0), comet gap (1), or end pause frames (2)",
+    "mode": {
+      "0": "Fading meteor",
+      "1": "Dual comets",
+      "2": "Bouncing scanner"
+    },
+    "min_delay": 10,
+    "max_delay": 10000,
+    "max_colors": 10,
+    "has_background": true,
+    "supports_manual": true
+  },
+  "particles": {
+    "supports_reverse": true,
+    "n1": "Flake density (0) or spawn rate (1)",
+    "n2": "Fall speed (LEDs per frame)",
+    "n3": "Unused (0) or streak length (1)",
+    "mode": {
+      "0": "Snowfall flakes",
+      "1": "Starfall streaks"
+    },
+    "min_delay": 10,
+    "max_delay": 10000,
+    "max_colors": 10,
+    "has_background": true,
+    "supports_manual": true
+  },
+  "sparkle": {
+    "n1": "Spark density (0–1) or firefly count (2)",
+    "n2": "Trail decay (0) or twinkle speed (2)",
+    "n3": "Ice halo width LEDs (1); unused in 0 and 2",
+    "mode": {
+      "0": "Sparkle trail",
+      "1": "Ice burst + halo",
+      "2": "Fireflies"
+    },
+    "min_delay": 10,
+    "max_delay": 10000,
+    "max_colors": 10,
+    "has_background": true,
+    "supports_manual": true
   }
 }

db/profile.json

@@ -1 +1 @@
-{"1": {"name": "default", "type": "zones", "zones": ["1", "8"], "scenes": [], "palette_id": "1"}, "2": {"name": "test", "type": "zones", "zones": ["6", "7"], "scenes": [], "palette_id": "12"}}
+{"1": {"name": "default", "type": "zones", "zones": ["1", "9", "8", "10"], "scenes": [], "palette_id": "1"}, "2": {"name": "test", "type": "zones", "zones": ["6", "7"], "scenes": [], "palette_id": "12"}}

db/sequence.json

@@ -1 +1 @@
-{"1": {"group_name": "Main Group", "presets": ["1", "2"], "sequence_duration": 3000, "sequence_transition": 500, "sequence_loop": true, "sequence_repeat_count": 0, "sequence_active": false, "sequence_index": 0, "sequence_start_time": 0}, "2": {"group_name": "Accent Group", "presets": ["2", "3"], "sequence_duration": 2000, "sequence_transition": 300, "sequence_loop": true, "sequence_repeat_count": 0, "sequence_active": false, "sequence_index": 0, "sequence_start_time": 0}}
+{"1": {"name": "Pulse (manual)", "profile_id": "1", "group_ids": ["5"], "lanes": [[{"preset_id": "6", "beats": 1}]], "lanes_group_ids": [["5"]], "advance_mode": "beats", "steps": [{"preset_id": "6", "beats": 1}], "step_duration_ms": 3000, "simulated_bpm": 120, "sequence_transition": 500, "loop": true}, "2": {"name": "Off (1 beat)", "profile_id": "1", "group_ids": ["5"], "lanes": [[{"preset_id": "2", "beats": 1}]], "lanes_group_ids": [["5"]], "advance_mode": "beats", "steps": [{"preset_id": "2", "beats": 1}], "step_duration_ms": 3000, "simulated_bpm": 120, "sequence_transition": 500, "loop": false}, "3": {"name": "On (1 beat)", "profile_id": "1", "group_ids": ["5"], "lanes": [[{"preset_id": "1", "beats": 1}]], "lanes_group_ids": [["5"]], "advance_mode": "beats", "steps": [{"preset_id": "1", "beats": 1}], "step_duration_ms": 3000, "simulated_bpm": 120, "sequence_transition": 500, "loop": false}, "4": {"name": "Rainbow \u2192 transition \u2192 off", "profile_id": "1", "group_ids": ["5"], "lanes": [[{"preset_id": "3", "beats": 4}, {"preset_id": "4", "beats": 4}, {"preset_id": "2", "beats": 2}]], "lanes_group_ids": [["5"]], "advance_mode": "beats", "steps": [{"preset_id": "3", "beats": 4}, {"preset_id": "4", "beats": 4}, {"preset_id": "2", "beats": 2}], "step_duration_ms": 3000, "simulated_bpm": 100, "sequence_transition": 500, "loop": true}, "5": {"name": "Manual pulse + chase", "profile_id": "1", "group_ids": ["5"], "lanes": [[{"preset_id": "6", "beats": 2}, {"preset_id": "5", "beats": 2}]], "lanes_group_ids": [["5"]], "advance_mode": "beats", "steps": [{"preset_id": "6", "beats": 2}, {"preset_id": "5", "beats": 2}], "step_duration_ms": 3000, "simulated_bpm": 120, "sequence_transition": 500, "loop": false}, "6": {"name": "RGB solid cycle", "profile_id": "1", "group_ids": ["5"], "lanes": [[{"preset_id": "11", "beats": 2}, {"preset_id": "12", "beats": 2}, {"preset_id": "9", "beats": 2}, {"preset_id": "10", "beats": 2}]], "lanes_group_ids": [["5"]], "advance_mode": "beats", "steps": [{"preset_id": "11", "beats": 2}, {"preset_id": "12", "beats": 2}, {"preset_id": "9", "beats": 2}, {"preset_id": "10", "beats": 2}], "step_duration_ms": 3000, "simulated_bpm": 90, "sequence_transition": 500, "loop": true}, "7": {"name": "Winter trio", "profile_id": "1", "group_ids": ["5"], "lanes": [[{"preset_id": "64", "beats": 8}, {"preset_id": "65", "beats": 8}, {"preset_id": "66", "beats": 8}]], "lanes_group_ids": [["5"]], "advance_mode": "beats", "steps": [{"preset_id": "64", "beats": 8}, {"preset_id": "65", "beats": 8}, {"preset_id": "66", "beats": 8}], "step_duration_ms": 3000, "simulated_bpm": 80, "sequence_transition": 500, "loop": true}, "8": {"name": "Fast rainbow", "profile_id": "1", "group_ids": ["5"], "lanes": [[{"preset_id": "1", "beats": 1}, {"preset_id": "3", "beats": 4}]], "lanes_group_ids": [["5"]], "advance_mode": "beats", "steps": [{"preset_id": "1", "beats": 1}, {"preset_id": "3", "beats": 4}], "step_duration_ms": 3000, "simulated_bpm": 180, "sequence_transition": 500, "loop": true}, "9": {"name": "Off then on", "profile_id": "1", "group_ids": ["5"], "lanes": [[{"preset_id": "2", "beats": 2}, {"preset_id": "1", "beats": 4}]], "lanes_group_ids": [["5"]], "advance_mode": "beats", "steps": [{"preset_id": "2", "beats": 2}, {"preset_id": "1", "beats": 4}], "step_duration_ms": 3000, "simulated_bpm": 120, "sequence_transition": 500, "loop": false}, "10": {"name": "Twinkle + flame", "profile_id": "1", "group_ids": ["5"], "lanes": [[{"preset_id": "41", "beats": 6}]], "lanes_group_ids": [["5"]], "advance_mode": "beats", "steps": [{"preset_id": "41", "beats": 6}], "step_duration_ms": 3000, "simulated_bpm": 110, "sequence_transition": 500, "loop": true}, "11": {"name": "radiate chase", "profile_id": "1", "group_ids": [], "lanes": [[{"preset_id": "42", "beats": 12}, {"preset_id": "5", "beats": 4}]], "lanes_group_ids": [[]], "advance_mode": "beats", "steps": [{"preset_id": "42", "beats": 12}, {"preset_id": "5", "beats": 4}], "step_duration_ms": 3000, "simulated_bpm": 120, "sequence_transition": 500, "loop": true}}

pyproject.toml

@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
 [tool.pytest.ini_options]
 testpaths = ["tests"]
-python_files = ["test_endpoints_pytest.py"]
+python_files = ["test_*.py"]
+# ``tests/models/`` is a package name clash with ``src/models``; run via tests/models/run_all.py
+norecursedirs = ["models"]

src/controllers/device.py

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ from models.device import (
 )
 from models.group import Group
 from models.transport import get_current_sender
-from settings import Settings
+from settings import get_settings
 from util.brightness_combine import effective_brightness_for_mac
 from models.wifi_ws_clients import (
     normalize_tcp_peer_ip,
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ def _brightness_save_message_json(b_val: int) -> str:
 controller = Microdot()
 devices = Device()
 _group_registry = Group()
-_pi_settings = Settings()
+_pi_settings = get_settings()
 
 
 def _device_live_connected(dev_dict):
@@ -167,6 +167,107 @@ async def _identify_send_off_after_delay(sender, transport, wifi_ip, dev_id, nam
         pass
 
 
+async def send_identify_to_device(dev_id: str) -> tuple[int, str]:
+    """
+    Send the same identify blink as ``POST /devices/<id>/identify``.
+
+    Returns ``(http_status, "")`` on success, or ``(status, error_message)`` on failure
+    (status matches the single-device route).
+    """
+    dev = devices.read(dev_id)
+    if not dev:
+        return 404, "Device not found"
+    sender = get_current_sender()
+    if not sender:
+        return 503, "Transport not configured"
+    name = str(dev.get("name") or "").strip()
+    if not name:
+        return 400, "Device must have a name to identify"
+
+    transport = dev.get("transport") or "espnow"
+    wifi_ip = None
+    if transport == "wifi":
+        wifi_ip = dev.get("address")
+        if not wifi_ip:
+            return 400, "Device has no IP address"
+
+    try:
+        msg = _compact_v1_json(
+            presets={_IDENTIFY_PRESET_KEY: dict(_IDENTIFY_DRIVER_PRESET)},
+            select={name: [_IDENTIFY_PRESET_KEY]},
+        )
+        if transport == "wifi":
+            ok = await send_json_line_to_ip(wifi_ip, msg)
+            if not ok:
+                return 503, "Wi-Fi driver not connected"
+        else:
+            await sender.send(msg, addr=dev_id)
+
+        asyncio.create_task(
+            _identify_send_off_after_delay(sender, transport, wifi_ip, dev_id, name)
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        return 503, str(e)
+    return 200, ""
+
+
+async def send_identify_to_group_devices(macs: list[str]) -> tuple[int, list[dict]]:
+    """
+    Identify every listed registry MAC in one delivery round: merged ``select`` and a single
+    ESP-NOW split envelope when multiple peers share the serial bridge (avoids per-device
+    ``SerialSender`` lock serialisation). Wi-Fi peers are sent in parallel as in
+    ``deliver_json_messages``.
+    """
+    from util.driver_delivery import deliver_json_messages
+
+    errors: list[dict] = []
+    sender = get_current_sender()
+    if not sender:
+        return 0, [{"mac": "*", "error": "Transport not configured"}]
+
+    merged_select: dict[str, list[str]] = {}
+    valid_macs: list[str] = []
+    for dev_id in macs:
+        dev = devices.read(dev_id)
+        if not dev:
+            errors.append({"mac": dev_id, "error": "Device not found"})
+            continue
+        name = str(dev.get("name") or "").strip()
+        if not name:
+            errors.append({"mac": dev_id, "error": "Device must have a name to identify"})
+            continue
+        transport = (dev.get("transport") or "espnow").strip().lower()
+        if transport == "wifi":
+            if not dev.get("address"):
+                errors.append({"mac": dev_id, "error": "Device has no IP address"})
+                continue
+        merged_select[name] = [_IDENTIFY_PRESET_KEY]
+        valid_macs.append(dev_id)
+
+    if not merged_select:
+        return 0, errors
+
+    try:
+        msg = _compact_v1_json(
+            presets={_IDENTIFY_PRESET_KEY: dict(_IDENTIFY_DRIVER_PRESET)},
+            select=merged_select,
+        )
+        await deliver_json_messages(sender, [msg], valid_macs, devices, delay_s=0)
+    except Exception as e:
+        return 0, errors + [{"mac": "*", "error": str(e)}]
+
+    for dev_id in valid_macs:
+        dev = devices.read(dev_id) or {}
+        name = str(dev.get("name") or "").strip()
+        transport = (dev.get("transport") or "espnow").strip().lower()
+        wifi_ip = dev.get("address") if transport == "wifi" else None
+        asyncio.create_task(
+            _identify_send_off_after_delay(sender, transport, wifi_ip, dev_id, name)
+        )
+
+    return len(valid_macs), errors
+
+
 @controller.get("")
 async def list_devices(request):
     """List all devices (includes ``connected`` for live Wi-Fi WebSocket presence)."""
@@ -341,53 +442,12 @@ async def identify_device(request, id):
     this device name — same combined shape as profile sends the driver already accepts over TCP
     / ESP-NOW. No ``save``. After ``IDENTIFY_OFF_DELAY_S``, a background task selects ``off``.
     """
-    dev = devices.read(id)
+    status, err = await send_identify_to_device(id)
-    if not dev:
+    if status == 200:
-        return json.dumps({"error": "Device not found"}), 404, {
+        return json.dumps({"message": "Identify sent"}), 200, {
             "Content-Type": "application/json",
         }
-    sender = get_current_sender()
+    return json.dumps({"error": err}), status, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
-    if not sender:
-        return json.dumps({"error": "Transport not configured"}), 503, {
-            "Content-Type": "application/json",
-        }
-    name = str(dev.get("name") or "").strip()
-    if not name:
-        return json.dumps({"error": "Device must have a name to identify"}), 400, {
-            "Content-Type": "application/json",
-        }
-
-    transport = dev.get("transport") or "espnow"
-    wifi_ip = None
-    if transport == "wifi":
-        wifi_ip = dev.get("address")
-        if not wifi_ip:
-            return json.dumps({"error": "Device has no IP address"}), 400, {
-                "Content-Type": "application/json",
-            }
-
-    try:
-        msg = _compact_v1_json(
-            presets={_IDENTIFY_PRESET_KEY: dict(_IDENTIFY_DRIVER_PRESET)},
-            select={name: [_IDENTIFY_PRESET_KEY]},
-        )
-        if transport == "wifi":
-            ok = await send_json_line_to_ip(wifi_ip, msg)
-            if not ok:
-                return json.dumps({"error": "Wi-Fi driver not connected"}), 503, {
-                    "Content-Type": "application/json",
-                }
-        else:
-            await sender.send(msg, addr=id)
-
-        asyncio.create_task(
-            _identify_send_off_after_delay(sender, transport, wifi_ip, id, name)
-        )
-    except Exception as e:
-        return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 503, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
-    return json.dumps({"message": "Identify sent"}), 200, {
-        "Content-Type": "application/json",
-    }
 
 
 @controller.post("/<id>/brightness")

src/controllers/group.py

@@ -1,57 +1,140 @@
 from microdot import Microdot
+from microdot.session import with_session
+import asyncio
 from models.group import Group
 from models.device import Device
 from models.transport import get_current_sender
 from models.wifi_ws_clients import normalize_tcp_peer_ip, send_json_line_to_ip
-from settings import Settings
+from settings import get_settings
 from util.brightness_combine import effective_brightness_for_mac
 import json
 
 controller = Microdot()
 groups = Group()
 devices = Device()
-_pi_settings = Settings()
+_pi_settings = get_settings()
 
-@controller.get('')
-async def list_groups(request):
-    """List all groups."""
-    return json.dumps(groups), 200, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
 
-@controller.get('/<id>')
+def _group_doc_visible_for_profile(doc, profile_id):
-async def get_group(request, id):
+    if not isinstance(doc, dict):
-    """Get a specific group by ID."""
+        return False
+    scoped = doc.get("profile_id")
+    if scoped is None:
+        scoped = doc.get("profileId")
+    if scoped is None or str(scoped).strip() == "":
+        return True
+    if not profile_id:
+        return False
+    return str(scoped).strip() == str(profile_id).strip()
+
+
+def _filtered_groups_dict(session):
+    from controllers.zone import get_current_profile_id
+
+    pid = get_current_profile_id(session)
+    out = {}
+    for gid, doc in groups.items():
+        if not isinstance(doc, dict):
+            continue
+        if _group_doc_visible_for_profile(doc, pid):
+            out[str(gid)] = doc
+    return out
+
+
+@controller.get("")
+@with_session
+async def list_groups(request, session):
+    """List groups visible for the current profile (shared + profile-scoped)."""
+    return json.dumps(_filtered_groups_dict(session)), 200, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
+
+
+@controller.get("/<id>")
+@with_session
+async def get_group(request, session, id):
+    """Get a specific group by ID (404 if scoped to another profile)."""
     group = groups.read(id)
-    if group:
+    if not group or not isinstance(group, dict):
-        return json.dumps(group), 200, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
+        return json.dumps({"error": "Group not found"}), 404
-    return json.dumps({"error": "Group not found"}), 404
+    from controllers.zone import get_current_profile_id
 
-@controller.post('')
+    if not _group_doc_visible_for_profile(group, get_current_profile_id(session)):
-async def create_group(request):
+        return json.dumps({"error": "Group not found"}), 404
-    """Create a new group."""
+    return json.dumps(group), 200, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
+
+
+def _sanitize_group_profile_id_write(data, session):
+    """Allow ``profile_id`` only for the active profile, or null to share across profiles."""
+    if not isinstance(data, dict):
+        return
+    from controllers.zone import get_current_profile_id
+
+    cur = get_current_profile_id(session)
+    if "profile_id" not in data and "profileId" not in data:
+        return
+    raw = data.get("profile_id")
+    if raw is None and "profileId" in data:
+        raw = data.get("profileId")
+    if raw is None or raw == "":
+        data.pop("profileId", None)
+        data["profile_id"] = None
+        return
+    if not cur or str(raw).strip() != str(cur).strip():
+        data.pop("profileId", None)
+        data.pop("profile_id", None)
+
+
+@controller.post("")
+@with_session
+async def create_group(request, session):
+    """Create a new group (omit ``profile_id`` for shared; or ``profile_scoped``: true for this profile only)."""
     try:
-        data = request.json or {}
+        data = dict(request.json or {})
         name = data.get("name", "")
+        profile_scoped = bool(data.pop("profile_scoped", False))
+        _sanitize_group_profile_id_write(data, session)
         group_id = groups.create(name)
         if data:
             groups.update(group_id, data)
-        return json.dumps(groups.read(group_id)), 201, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
+        if profile_scoped:
+            from controllers.zone import get_current_profile_id
+
+            cur = get_current_profile_id(session)
+            if cur:
+                groups.update(group_id, {"profile_id": str(cur)})
+        return json.dumps(groups.read(group_id)), 201, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
     except Exception as e:
         return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 400
 
-@controller.put('/<id>')
+
-async def update_group(request, id):
+@controller.put("/<id>")
+@with_session
+async def update_group(request, session, id):
     """Update an existing group."""
     try:
         data = request.json
+        if not isinstance(data, dict):
+            return json.dumps({"error": "Invalid JSON"}), 400, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
+        data = dict(data)
+        _sanitize_group_profile_id_write(data, session)
         if groups.update(id, data):
-            return json.dumps(groups.read(id)), 200, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
+            g = groups.read(id)
+            if g:
+                return json.dumps(g), 200, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
         return json.dumps({"error": "Group not found"}), 404
     except Exception as e:
         return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 400
 
-@controller.delete('/<id>')
+@controller.delete("/<id>")
-async def delete_group(request, id):
+@with_session
-    """Delete a group."""
+async def delete_group(request, session, id):
+    """Delete a group (not allowed for another profile's scoped group)."""
+    g = groups.read(id)
+    if not g or not isinstance(g, dict):
+        return json.dumps({"error": "Group not found"}), 404
+    from controllers.zone import get_current_profile_id
+
+    if not _group_doc_visible_for_profile(g, get_current_profile_id(session)):
+        return json.dumps({"error": "Group not found"}), 404
     if groups.delete(id):
         return json.dumps({"message": "Group deleted successfully"}), 200
     return json.dumps({"error": "Group not found"}), 404
@@ -86,13 +169,25 @@ def _group_driver_config_payload(doc):
     return dc
 
 
-@controller.post('/<id>/driver-config')
+def _read_group_for_session(session, id):
-async def push_group_driver_config(request, id):
+    g = groups.read(id)
+    if not g or not isinstance(g, dict):
+        return None
+    from controllers.zone import get_current_profile_id
+
+    if not _group_doc_visible_for_profile(g, get_current_profile_id(session)):
+        return None
+    return g
+
+
+@controller.post("/<id>/driver-config")
+@with_session
+async def push_group_driver_config(request, session, id):
     """
     Push group Wi‑Fi defaults to every Wi‑Fi device listed in the group (TCP WebSocket).
     Uses stored ``wifi_*`` fields on the group; optional JSON body may override for this send only.
     """
-    gdoc = groups.read(id)
+    gdoc = _read_group_for_session(session, id)
     if not gdoc:
         return json.dumps({"error": "Group not found"}), 404
 
@@ -116,6 +211,11 @@ async def push_group_driver_config(request, id):
     mac_list = gdoc.get("devices") if isinstance(gdoc.get("devices"), list) else []
     sent = 0
     errors = []
+    msg = json.dumps(
+        {"v": "1", "device_config": dc, "save": True}, separators=(",", ":")
+    )
+    tasks = []
+    meta_macs = []
     for mac in mac_list:
         m = str(mac).strip().lower().replace(":", "").replace("-", "")
         if len(m) != 12:
@@ -130,14 +230,17 @@ async def push_group_driver_config(request, id):
         if not ip:
             errors.append({"mac": m, "error": "no IP"})
             continue
-        msg = json.dumps(
+        tasks.append(send_json_line_to_ip(ip, msg))
-            {"v": "1", "device_config": dc, "save": True}, separators=(",", ":")
+        meta_macs.append(m)
-        )
+    if tasks:
-        ok = await send_json_line_to_ip(ip, msg)
+        results = await asyncio.gather(*tasks, return_exceptions=True)
-        if ok:
+        for m, r in zip(meta_macs, results):
-            sent += 1
+            if r is True:
-        else:
+                sent += 1
-            errors.append({"mac": m, "error": "driver not connected"})
+            elif isinstance(r, Exception):
+                errors.append({"mac": m, "error": str(r)})
+            else:
+                errors.append({"mac": m, "error": "driver not connected"})
 
     return json.dumps(
         {"message": "driver-config sent", "sent": sent, "errors": errors}
@@ -149,26 +252,22 @@ def _brightness_save_message_json(b_val: int) -> str:
     return json.dumps({"v": "1", "b": b_val, "save": True}, separators=(",", ":"))
 
 
-@controller.post('/<id>/brightness')
+@controller.post("/<id>/brightness")
-async def push_group_output_brightness(request, id):
+@with_session
+async def push_group_output_brightness(request, session, id):
     """
     Push combined brightness (global × group(s) × device) to each member — one ``b`` per device.
     """
-    gdoc = groups.read(id)
+    gdoc = _read_group_for_session(session, id)
     if not gdoc:
         return json.dumps({"error": "Group not found"}), 404
 
     mac_list = gdoc.get("devices") if isinstance(gdoc.get("devices"), list) else []
     sent = 0
     errors = []
-    for mac in mac_list:
+    sender = get_current_sender()
-        m = str(mac).strip().lower().replace(":", "").replace("-", "")
+
-        if len(m) != 12:
+    async def _push_brightness_one(m: str, dev: dict) -> tuple[str, bool, str | None]:
-            continue
-        dev = devices.read(m)
-        if not dev:
-            errors.append({"mac": m, "error": "not in registry"})
-            continue
         b_val = effective_brightness_for_mac(
             _pi_settings,
             groups,
@@ -181,24 +280,80 @@ async def push_group_output_brightness(request, id):
         if transport == "wifi":
             ip = normalize_tcp_peer_ip(str(dev.get("address") or ""))
             if not ip:
-                errors.append({"mac": m, "error": "no IP"})
+                return m, False, "no IP"
-                continue
             ok = await send_json_line_to_ip(ip, msg)
+            return m, bool(ok), None if ok else "driver not connected"
+        if not sender:
+            return m, False, "transport not configured"
+        try:
+            await sender.send(msg, addr=m)
+            return m, True, None
+        except Exception as e:
+            return m, False, str(e)
+
+    tasks: list = []
+    for mac in mac_list:
+        m = str(mac).strip().lower().replace(":", "").replace("-", "")
+        if len(m) != 12:
+            continue
+        dev = devices.read(m)
+        if not dev:
+            errors.append({"mac": m, "error": "not in registry"})
+            continue
+        tasks.append(_push_brightness_one(m, dev))
+
+    if tasks:
+        results = await asyncio.gather(*tasks, return_exceptions=True)
+        for r in results:
+            if isinstance(r, Exception):
+                errors.append({"mac": "*", "error": str(r)})
+                continue
+            m, ok, err = r
             if ok:
                 sent += 1
-            else:
+            elif err:
-                errors.append({"mac": m, "error": "driver not connected"})
+                errors.append({"mac": m, "error": err})
-        else:
-            sender = get_current_sender()
-            if not sender:
-                errors.append({"mac": m, "error": "transport not configured"})
-                continue
-            try:
-                await sender.send(msg, addr=m)
-                sent += 1
-            except Exception as e:
-                errors.append({"mac": m, "error": str(e)})
 
     return json.dumps(
         {"message": "brightness sent", "sent": sent, "errors": errors}
     ), 200, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
+
+
+@controller.post("/<id>/identify")
+@with_session
+async def identify_group_devices(request, session, id):
+    """
+    Run the same identify blink as ``POST /devices/<id>/identify`` for every registry member
+    in parallel so all drivers in the group blink together.
+    """
+    _ = request
+    gdoc = _read_group_for_session(session, id)
+    if not gdoc:
+        return json.dumps({"error": "Group not found"}), 404, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
+
+    mac_list = gdoc.get("devices") if isinstance(gdoc.get("devices"), list) else []
+    if not mac_list:
+        return json.dumps({"error": "Group has no devices"}), 400, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
+
+    from controllers.device import send_identify_to_group_devices
+
+    normalized: list[str] = []
+    errors: list[dict] = []
+    for mac in mac_list:
+        m = str(mac).strip().lower().replace(":", "").replace("-", "")
+        if len(m) != 12:
+            errors.append({"mac": str(mac), "error": "invalid MAC"})
+            continue
+        normalized.append(m)
+
+    if not normalized:
+        return json.dumps(
+            {"message": "identify group done", "sent": 0, "errors": errors}
+        ), 200, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
+
+    sent, batch_errors = await send_identify_to_group_devices(normalized)
+    errors.extend(batch_errors)
+
+    return json.dumps(
+        {"message": "identify group done", "sent": sent, "errors": errors}
+    ), 200, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}

src/controllers/led_tool.py

@@ -3,20 +3,40 @@ import os
 import subprocess
 import sys
 
-from microdot import Microdot
+from microdot import Microdot, send_file
 from serial.tools import list_ports
 
 controller = Microdot()
 
+_STATIC_ALLOWED = frozenset(
+    {"settings_editor.html", "settings_editor.js", "web_serial.js"}
+)
+
 
 def _repo_root() -> str:
     return os.path.abspath(os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), "..", ".."))
 
 
+def _led_tool_static_dir() -> str:
+    return os.path.join(_repo_root(), "led-tool", "static")
+
+
 def _led_cli_path() -> str:
     return os.path.join(_repo_root(), "led-tool", "cli.py")
 
 
+def _filter_host_serial_ports(ports: list) -> list:
+    mod_path = os.path.join(_repo_root(), "led-tool", "host_ports.py")
+    if not os.path.isfile(mod_path):
+        return ports
+    import importlib.util
+
+    spec = importlib.util.spec_from_file_location("led_tool_host_ports", mod_path)
+    mod = importlib.util.module_from_spec(spec)
+    spec.loader.exec_module(mod)
+    return mod.filter_port_dicts(ports)
+
+
 def _build_led_cli_command(port: str, payload: dict):
     cmd = [sys.executable, _led_cli_path(), "--port", port]
 
@@ -92,17 +112,41 @@ def _extract_settings_from_stdout(stdout: str):
         return None
 
 
+@controller.get("/editor")
+async def settings_editor_page(request):
+    """led-tool settings UI (Web Serial + host serial via led-cli)."""
+    path = os.path.join(_led_tool_static_dir(), "settings_editor.html")
+    if not os.path.isfile(path):
+        return (
+            json.dumps({"error": "led-tool/static/settings_editor.html not found"}),
+            404,
+            {"Content-Type": "application/json"},
+        )
+    return send_file(path)
+
+
+@controller.get("/static/<path:filename>")
+async def led_tool_static(request, filename):
+    if filename not in _STATIC_ALLOWED:
+        return "Not found", 404
+    path = os.path.join(_led_tool_static_dir(), filename)
+    if not os.path.isfile(path):
+        return "Not found", 404
+    return send_file(path)
+
+
 @controller.get("/ports")
 async def list_serial_ports(request):
-    ports = []
+    ports = _filter_host_serial_ports(
-    for info in list_ports.comports():
+        [
-        ports.append(
             {
                 "device": info.device,
                 "description": info.description,
                 "hwid": info.hwid,
             }
-        )
+            for info in list_ports.comports()
+        ]
+    )
     return (
         json.dumps(
             {

src/controllers/preset.py

@@ -2,16 +2,30 @@ from microdot import Microdot
 from microdot.session import with_session
 from models.preset import Preset
 from models.profile import Profile
+from models.pallet import Palette
 from models.device import Device, normalize_mac
 from models.transport import get_current_sender
 from util.driver_delivery import deliver_json_messages, deliver_preset_broadcast_then_per_device
 from util.espnow_message import build_message, build_preset_dict
+from util.profile_bundle import export_preset_bundle, import_preset_bundle
 import json
 
 controller = Microdot()
 presets = Preset()
 profiles = Profile()
 
+
+def _palette_colors_for_profile(profile_id):
+    prof = profiles.read(str(profile_id))
+    if not isinstance(prof, dict):
+        return None
+    pid = prof.get("palette_id") or prof.get("paletteId")
+    if not pid:
+        return None
+    cols = Palette().read(str(pid))
+    return cols if isinstance(cols, list) else None
+
+
 def get_current_profile_id(session=None):
     """Get the current active profile ID from session or fallback to first."""
     profile_list = profiles.list()
@@ -37,6 +51,41 @@ async def list_presets(request, session):
     }
     return json.dumps(scoped), 200, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
 
+@controller.get('/<preset_id>/export')
+@with_session
+async def export_preset(request, session, preset_id):
+    """Export one preset as a JSON bundle."""
+    current_profile_id = get_current_profile_id(session)
+    preset = presets.read(preset_id)
+    if not preset or str(preset.get("profile_id")) != str(current_profile_id):
+        return json.dumps({"error": "Preset not found"}), 404, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
+    try:
+        bundle = export_preset_bundle(preset_id, presets)
+        return json.dumps(bundle), 200, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
+    except ValueError as e:
+        return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 404, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
+
+
+@controller.post('/import')
+@with_session
+async def import_preset(request, session):
+    """Import a preset bundle into the current profile."""
+    try:
+        current_profile_id = get_current_profile_id(session)
+        if not current_profile_id:
+            return json.dumps({"error": "No profile available"}), 404, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
+        body = request.json or {}
+        bundle = body.get("bundle") if isinstance(body, dict) else body
+        if not isinstance(bundle, dict):
+            return json.dumps({"error": "Expected JSON bundle"}), 400, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
+        new_id, preset_data = import_preset_bundle(bundle, presets, current_profile_id)
+        return json.dumps({new_id: preset_data}), 201, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
+    except ValueError as e:
+        return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 400, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
+    except Exception as e:
+        return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 400, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
+
+
 @controller.get('/<preset_id>')
 @with_session
 async def get_preset(request, session, preset_id):
@@ -153,6 +202,7 @@ async def send_presets(request, session):
 
     # Build API-compliant preset map keyed by preset ID, include name
     current_profile_id = get_current_profile_id(session)
+    palette_colors = _palette_colors_for_profile(current_profile_id)
     presets_by_name = {}
     for pid in preset_ids:
         preset_data = presets.read(str(pid))
@@ -161,7 +211,7 @@ async def send_presets(request, session):
         if str(preset_data.get("profile_id")) != str(current_profile_id):
             continue
         preset_key = str(pid)
-        preset_payload = build_preset_dict(preset_data)
+        preset_payload = build_preset_dict(preset_data, palette_colors)
         preset_payload["name"] = preset_data.get("name", "")
         presets_by_name[preset_key] = preset_payload
 
@@ -316,9 +366,13 @@ async def push_driver_messages(request, session):
         return json.dumps({"error": "Send failed"}), 503, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
 
     try:
+        from util import sequence_playback as seq_pb
         from util.beat_driver_route import sync_beat_route_from_push_sequence
 
-        sync_beat_route_from_push_sequence(seq, target_macs=target_list)
+        preserve = bool(seq_pb.playback_status().get("active"))
+        sync_beat_route_from_push_sequence(
+            seq, target_macs=target_list, preserve_parallel_lane_routes=preserve
+        )
     except Exception:
         pass
 

src/controllers/profile.py

@@ -3,12 +3,15 @@ from microdot.session import with_session
 from models.profile import Profile
 from models.zone import Zone
 from models.preset import Preset
+from models.sequence import Sequence
+from util.profile_bundle import export_profile_bundle, import_profile_bundle
 import json
 
 controller = Microdot()
 profiles = Profile()
 zones = Zone()
 presets = Preset()
+sequences = Sequence()
 
 @controller.get('')
 @with_session
@@ -54,18 +57,64 @@ async def get_current_profile(request, session):
         return json.dumps({"id": current_id, "profile": profile}), 200, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
     return json.dumps({"error": "No profile available"}), 404
 
-@controller.get('/<id>')
+
+@controller.post('/import')
 @with_session
-async def get_profile(request, id, session):
+async def import_profile(request, session):
-    """Get a specific profile by ID."""
+    """Import a profile bundle (optionally apply as current profile)."""
-    # Handle 'current' as a special case
+    try:
-    if id == 'current':
+        body = request.json or {}
-        return await get_current_profile(request, session)
+        bundle = body.get("bundle") if isinstance(body, dict) else body
-    
+        if not isinstance(bundle, dict):
-    profile = profiles.read(id)
+            return json.dumps({"error": "Expected JSON bundle"}), 400, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
-    if profile:
+        name = body.get("name") if isinstance(body, dict) else None
-        return json.dumps(profile), 200, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
+        apply_raw = body.get("apply", True) if isinstance(body, dict) else True
-    return json.dumps({"error": "Profile not found"}), 404
+        if isinstance(apply_raw, str):
+            apply = apply_raw.strip().lower() in ("1", "true", "yes", "on")
+        else:
+            apply = bool(apply_raw)
+
+        new_profile_id, profile_data = import_profile_bundle(
+            bundle,
+            profiles,
+            zones,
+            presets,
+            sequences,
+            profiles._palette_model,
+            name=str(name).strip() if name else None,
+        )
+        if apply:
+            session['current_profile'] = str(new_profile_id)
+            session.save()
+        return (
+            json.dumps({new_profile_id: profile_data, "id": new_profile_id}),
+            201,
+            {'Content-Type': 'application/json'},
+        )
+    except ValueError as e:
+        return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 400, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
+    except Exception as e:
+        return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 400, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
+
+
+@controller.get('/<id>/export')
+async def export_profile(request, id):
+    """Export profile, zones, presets, sequences, and palette as a JSON bundle."""
+    try:
+        bundle = export_profile_bundle(
+            str(id),
+            profiles,
+            zones,
+            presets,
+            sequences,
+            profiles._palette_model,
+        )
+        return json.dumps(bundle), 200, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
+    except ValueError as e:
+        return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 404, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
+    except Exception as e:
+        return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 400, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
+
 
 @controller.post('/<id>/apply')
 @with_session
@@ -77,167 +126,6 @@ async def apply_profile(request, session, id):
     session.save()
     return json.dumps({"message": "Profile applied", "id": str(id)}), 200, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
 
-@controller.post('')
-async def create_profile(request):
-    """Create a new profile."""
-    try:
-        data = dict(request.json or {})
-        name = data.get("name", "")
-        seed_raw = data.get("seed_dj_zone", False)
-        if isinstance(seed_raw, str):
-            seed_dj_zone = seed_raw.strip().lower() in ("1", "true", "yes", "on")
-        else:
-            seed_dj_zone = bool(seed_raw)
-        # Request-only flag: do not persist on profile records.
-        data.pop("seed_dj_zone", None)
-        profile_id = profiles.create(name)
-        # Avoid persisting request-only fields.
-        data.pop("name", None)
-        if data:
-            profiles.update(profile_id, data)
-
-        # New profiles always start with a default zone pre-populated with starter presets.
-        default_preset_ids = []
-        default_preset_defs = [
-            {
-                "name": "on",
-                "pattern": "on",
-                "colors": ["#FFFFFF"],
-                "brightness": 255,
-                "delay": 100,
-                "auto": True,
-            },
-            {
-                "name": "off",
-                "pattern": "off",
-                "colors": [],
-                "brightness": 0,
-                "delay": 100,
-                "auto": True,
-            },
-            {
-                "name": "rainbow",
-                "pattern": "rainbow",
-                "colors": [],
-                "brightness": 255,
-                "delay": 100,
-                "auto": True,
-                "n1": 2,
-            },
-            {
-                "name": "Colour Cycle",
-                "pattern": "colour_cycle",
-                "colors": ["#FF0000", "#00FF00", "#0000FF"],
-                "brightness": 255,
-                "delay": 100,
-                "auto": True,
-                "n1": 1,
-            },
-            {
-                "name": "transition",
-                "pattern": "transition",
-                "colors": ["#FF0000", "#00FF00", "#0000FF"],
-                "brightness": 255,
-                "delay": 500,
-                "auto": True,
-            },
-            {
-                "name": "flicker",
-                "pattern": "flicker",
-                "colors": ["#FFB84D"],
-                "brightness": 255,
-                "delay": 80,
-                "auto": True,
-                "n1": 30,
-            },
-            {
-                "name": "flame",
-                "pattern": "flame",
-                "colors": [],
-                "brightness": 255,
-                "delay": 50,
-                "auto": True,
-                "n1": 35,
-                "n2": 2600,
-                "n3": 0,
-                "n4": 0,
-            },
-            {
-                "name": "twinkle",
-                "pattern": "twinkle",
-                "colors": ["#78C8FF", "#508CFF", "#B478FF", "#64DCE8", "#A0C8FF"],
-                "brightness": 255,
-                "delay": 55,
-                "auto": True,
-                "n1": 72,
-                "n2": 140,
-                "n3": 2,
-                "n4": 6,
-            },
-        ]
-
-        for preset_data in default_preset_defs:
-            pid = presets.create(profile_id)
-            presets.update(pid, preset_data)
-            default_preset_ids.append(str(pid))
-
-        default_tab_id = zones.create(name="default", names=["1"], presets=[default_preset_ids])
-        zones.update(default_tab_id, {
-            "presets_flat": default_preset_ids,
-            "default_preset": default_preset_ids[0] if default_preset_ids else None,
-        })
-
-        profile = profiles.read(profile_id) or {}
-        profile_tabs = profile.get("zones", []) if isinstance(profile.get("zones", []), list) else []
-        profile_tabs.append(str(default_tab_id))
-
-        if seed_dj_zone:
-            # Seed a DJ-focused zone with three starter presets.
-            seeded_preset_ids = []
-            preset_defs = [
-                {
-                    "name": "DJ Rainbow",
-                    "pattern": "rainbow",
-                    "colors": [],
-                    "brightness": 220,
-                    "delay": 60,
-                    "n1": 12,
-                },
-                {
-                    "name": "DJ Single Color",
-                    "pattern": "on",
-                    "colors": ["#ff00ff"],
-                    "brightness": 220,
-                    "delay": 100,
-                },
-                {
-                    "name": "DJ Transition",
-                    "pattern": "transition",
-                    "colors": ["#ff0000", "#00ff00", "#0000ff"],
-                    "brightness": 220,
-                    "delay": 250,
-                },
-            ]
-
-            for preset_data in preset_defs:
-                pid = presets.create(profile_id)
-                presets.update(pid, preset_data)
-                seeded_preset_ids.append(str(pid))
-
-            dj_tab_id = zones.create(name="dj", names=["dj"], presets=[seeded_preset_ids])
-            zones.update(dj_tab_id, {
-                "presets_flat": seeded_preset_ids,
-                "default_preset": seeded_preset_ids[0] if seeded_preset_ids else None,
-            })
-
-            profile_tabs.append(str(dj_tab_id))
-
-        profiles.update(profile_id, {"zones": profile_tabs})
-
-        profile_data = profiles.read(profile_id)
-        return json.dumps({profile_id: profile_data}), 201, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
-    except Exception as e:
-        return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 400
 
 @controller.post('/<id>/clone')
 async def clone_profile(request, id):
@@ -351,6 +239,184 @@ async def clone_profile(request, id):
     except Exception as e:
         return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 400
 
+
+@controller.get('/<id>')
+@with_session
+async def get_profile(request, id, session):
+    """Get a specific profile by ID."""
+    # Handle 'current' as a special case
+    if id == 'current':
+        return await get_current_profile(request, session)
+    
+    profile = profiles.read(id)
+    if profile:
+        return json.dumps(profile), 200, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
+    return json.dumps({"error": "Profile not found"}), 404
+
+@controller.post('')
+async def create_profile(request):
+    """Create a new profile."""
+    try:
+        data = dict(request.json or {})
+        name = data.get("name", "")
+        seed_raw = data.get("seed_dj_zone", False)
+        if isinstance(seed_raw, str):
+            seed_dj_zone = seed_raw.strip().lower() in ("1", "true", "yes", "on")
+        else:
+            seed_dj_zone = bool(seed_raw)
+        # Request-only flag: do not persist on profile records.
+        data.pop("seed_dj_zone", None)
+        profile_id = profiles.create(name)
+        # Avoid persisting request-only fields.
+        data.pop("name", None)
+        if data:
+            profiles.update(profile_id, data)
+
+        # New profiles always start with a default zone pre-populated with starter presets.
+        default_preset_ids = []
+        default_preset_defs = [
+            {
+                "name": "on",
+                "pattern": "on",
+                "colors": ["#FFFFFF"],
+                "brightness": 255,
+                "delay": 100,
+                "auto": True,
+            },
+            {
+                "name": "off",
+                "pattern": "off",
+                "colors": [],
+                "brightness": 0,
+                "delay": 100,
+                "auto": True,
+            },
+            {
+                "name": "rainbow",
+                "pattern": "colour_cycle",
+                "colors": [],
+                "brightness": 255,
+                "delay": 100,
+                "auto": True,
+                "n1": 2,
+                "mode": 1,
+            },
+            {
+                "name": "Colour Cycle",
+                "pattern": "colour_cycle",
+                "colors": ["#FF0000", "#00FF00", "#0000FF"],
+                "brightness": 255,
+                "delay": 100,
+                "auto": True,
+                "n1": 1,
+            },
+            {
+                "name": "transition",
+                "pattern": "transition",
+                "colors": ["#FF0000", "#00FF00", "#0000FF"],
+                "brightness": 255,
+                "delay": 500,
+                "auto": True,
+            },
+            {
+                "name": "flicker",
+                "pattern": "flicker",
+                "colors": ["#FFB84D"],
+                "brightness": 255,
+                "delay": 80,
+                "auto": True,
+                "n1": 30,
+            },
+            {
+                "name": "flame",
+                "pattern": "flame",
+                "colors": [],
+                "brightness": 255,
+                "delay": 50,
+                "auto": True,
+                "n1": 35,
+                "n2": 2600,
+                "n3": 0,
+                "n4": 0,
+            },
+            {
+                "name": "twinkle",
+                "pattern": "twinkle",
+                "colors": ["#78C8FF", "#508CFF", "#B478FF", "#64DCE8", "#A0C8FF"],
+                "brightness": 255,
+                "delay": 55,
+                "auto": True,
+                "n1": 72,
+                "n2": 140,
+                "n3": 2,
+                "n4": 6,
+            },
+        ]
+
+        for preset_data in default_preset_defs:
+            pid = presets.create(profile_id)
+            presets.update(pid, preset_data)
+            default_preset_ids.append(str(pid))
+
+        default_tab_id = zones.create(name="default", names=["1"], presets=[default_preset_ids])
+        zones.update(default_tab_id, {
+            "presets_flat": default_preset_ids,
+            "default_preset": default_preset_ids[0] if default_preset_ids else None,
+        })
+
+        profile = profiles.read(profile_id) or {}
+        profile_tabs = profile.get("zones", []) if isinstance(profile.get("zones", []), list) else []
+        profile_tabs.append(str(default_tab_id))
+
+        if seed_dj_zone:
+            # Seed a DJ-focused zone with three starter presets.
+            seeded_preset_ids = []
+            preset_defs = [
+                {
+                    "name": "DJ Rainbow",
+                    "pattern": "colour_cycle",
+                    "colors": [],
+                    "brightness": 220,
+                    "delay": 60,
+                    "n1": 12,
+                    "mode": 1,
+                },
+                {
+                    "name": "DJ Single Color",
+                    "pattern": "on",
+                    "colors": ["#ff00ff"],
+                    "brightness": 220,
+                    "delay": 100,
+                },
+                {
+                    "name": "DJ Transition",
+                    "pattern": "transition",
+                    "colors": ["#ff0000", "#00ff00", "#0000ff"],
+                    "brightness": 220,
+                    "delay": 250,
+                },
+            ]
+
+            for preset_data in preset_defs:
+                pid = presets.create(profile_id)
+                presets.update(pid, preset_data)
+                seeded_preset_ids.append(str(pid))
+
+            dj_tab_id = zones.create(name="dj", names=["dj"], presets=[seeded_preset_ids])
+            zones.update(dj_tab_id, {
+                "presets_flat": seeded_preset_ids,
+                "default_preset": seeded_preset_ids[0] if seeded_preset_ids else None,
+            })
+
+            profile_tabs.append(str(dj_tab_id))
+
+        profiles.update(profile_id, {"zones": profile_tabs})
+
+        profile_data = profiles.read(profile_id)
+        return json.dumps({profile_id: profile_data}), 201, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
+    except Exception as e:
+        return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 400
+
 @controller.put('/current')
 @with_session
 async def update_current_profile(request, session):

src/controllers/sequence.py

@@ -1,51 +1,298 @@
 from microdot import Microdot
-from models.squence import Sequence
+from microdot.session import with_session
+from models.sequence import Sequence
+from models.profile import Profile
+from models.transport import get_current_sender
+from models.preset import Preset
+from util.profile_bundle import export_sequence_bundle, import_sequence_bundle
 import json
 
 controller = Microdot()
 sequences = Sequence()
+profiles = Profile()
+presets = Preset()
 
-@controller.get('')
-async def list_sequences(request):
-    """List all sequences."""
-    return json.dumps(sequences), 200, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
 
-@controller.get('/<id>')
+def get_current_profile_id(session=None):
-async def get_sequence(request, id):
+    """Get the current active profile ID from session or fallback to first."""
-    """Get a specific sequence by ID."""
+    profile_list = profiles.list()
-    sequence = sequences.read(id)
+    session_profile = None
-    if sequence:
+    if session is not None:
-        return json.dumps(sequence), 200, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
+        session_profile = session.get("current_profile")
+    if session_profile and session_profile in profile_list:
+        return session_profile
+    if profile_list:
+        return profile_list[0]
+    return None
+
+
+@controller.get("")
+@with_session
+async def list_sequences(request, session):
+    """List sequences for the current profile."""
+    sequences.load()
+    current_profile_id = get_current_profile_id(session)
+    if not current_profile_id:
+        return json.dumps({}), 200, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
+    scoped = {
+        sid: sdata
+        for sid, sdata in sequences.items()
+        if isinstance(sdata, dict)
+        and str(sdata.get("profile_id")) == str(current_profile_id)
+    }
+    return json.dumps(scoped), 200, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
+
+
+@controller.get("/<id>/export")
+@with_session
+async def export_sequence(request, session, id):
+    """Export a sequence and referenced presets as a JSON bundle."""
+    current_profile_id = get_current_profile_id(session)
+    if not current_profile_id:
+        return json.dumps({"error": "No profile available"}), 404, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
+    try:
+        bundle = export_sequence_bundle(
+            id,
+            sequences,
+            presets,
+            profile_id=current_profile_id,
+        )
+        return json.dumps(bundle), 200, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
+    except ValueError as e:
+        return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 404, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
+
+
+@controller.post("/import")
+@with_session
+async def import_sequence(request, session):
+    """Import a sequence bundle into the current profile."""
+    try:
+        current_profile_id = get_current_profile_id(session)
+        if not current_profile_id:
+            return (
+                json.dumps({"error": "No profile available"}),
+                404,
+                {"Content-Type": "application/json"},
+            )
+        body = request.json or {}
+        bundle = body.get("bundle") if isinstance(body, dict) else body
+        if not isinstance(bundle, dict):
+            return (
+                json.dumps({"error": "Expected JSON bundle"}),
+                400,
+                {"Content-Type": "application/json"},
+            )
+        new_id, seq_data = import_sequence_bundle(bundle, sequences, presets, current_profile_id)
+        return (
+            json.dumps({new_id: seq_data}),
+            201,
+            {"Content-Type": "application/json"},
+        )
+    except ValueError as e:
+        return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 400, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
+    except Exception as e:
+        return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 400, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
+
+
+@controller.get("/<id>")
+@with_session
+async def get_sequence(request, session, id):
+    """Get a specific sequence by ID (current profile only)."""
+    sequences.load()
+    current_profile_id = get_current_profile_id(session)
+    seq = sequences.read(id)
+    if (
+        seq
+        and current_profile_id
+        and str(seq.get("profile_id")) == str(current_profile_id)
+    ):
+        return json.dumps(seq), 200, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
     return json.dumps({"error": "Sequence not found"}), 404
 
-@controller.post('')
-async def create_sequence(request):
-    """Create a new sequence."""
-    try:
-        data = request.json or {}
-        group_name = data.get("group_name", "")
-        preset_names = data.get("presets", None)
-        sequence_id = sequences.create(group_name, preset_names)
-        if data:
-            sequences.update(sequence_id, data)
-        return json.dumps(sequences.read(sequence_id)), 201, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
-    except Exception as e:
-        return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 400
 
-@controller.put('/<id>')
+@controller.post("")
-async def update_sequence(request, id):
+@with_session
-    """Update an existing sequence."""
+async def create_sequence(request, session):
+    """Create a new sequence for the current profile."""
     try:
+        try:
+            data = request.json or {}
+        except Exception:
+            return (
+                json.dumps({"error": "Invalid JSON"}),
+                400,
+                {"Content-Type": "application/json"},
+            )
+        current_profile_id = get_current_profile_id(session)
+        if not current_profile_id:
+            return (
+                json.dumps({"error": "No profile available"}),
+                404,
+                {"Content-Type": "application/json"},
+            )
+        sequence_id = sequences.create(current_profile_id)
+        if not isinstance(data, dict):
+            data = {}
+        data = dict(data)
+        data["profile_id"] = str(current_profile_id)
+        if sequences.update(sequence_id, data):
+            seq_data = sequences.read(sequence_id)
+            return (
+                json.dumps({sequence_id: seq_data}),
+                201,
+                {"Content-Type": "application/json"},
+            )
+        return (
+            json.dumps({"error": "Failed to create sequence"}),
+            400,
+            {"Content-Type": "application/json"},
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 400, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
+
+
+@controller.put("/<id>")
+@with_session
+async def update_sequence(request, session, id):
+    """Update an existing sequence (current profile only)."""
+    try:
+        current_profile_id = get_current_profile_id(session)
+        seq = sequences.read(id)
+        if not seq or str(seq.get("profile_id")) != str(current_profile_id):
+            return json.dumps({"error": "Sequence not found"}), 404
         data = request.json
+        if not isinstance(data, dict):
+            return (
+                json.dumps({"error": "Invalid JSON"}),
+                400,
+                {"Content-Type": "application/json"},
+            )
+        data = dict(data)
+        data["profile_id"] = str(current_profile_id)
         if sequences.update(id, data):
-            return json.dumps(sequences.read(id)), 200, {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
+            try:
+                from util.sequence_playback import stop_if_playing_sequence
+
+                stop_if_playing_sequence(str(id))
+            except Exception:
+                pass
+            return json.dumps(sequences.read(id)), 200, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
         return json.dumps({"error": "Sequence not found"}), 404
     except Exception as e:
-        return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 400
+        return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 400, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
 
-@controller.delete('/<id>')
+
-async def delete_sequence(request, id):
+@controller.delete("/<id>")
-    """Delete a sequence."""
+@with_session
+async def delete_sequence(request, session, id):
+    """Delete a sequence (current profile only)."""
+    current_profile_id = get_current_profile_id(session)
+    seq = sequences.read(id)
+    if not seq or str(seq.get("profile_id")) != str(current_profile_id):
+        return json.dumps({"error": "Sequence not found"}), 404
+    try:
+        from util.sequence_playback import stop_if_playing_sequence
+
+        stop_if_playing_sequence(str(id))
+    except Exception:
+        pass
     if sequences.delete(id):
-        return json.dumps({"message": "Sequence deleted successfully"}), 200
+        return (
+            json.dumps({"message": "Sequence deleted successfully"}),
+            200,
+            {"Content-Type": "application/json"},
+        )
     return json.dumps({"error": "Sequence not found"}), 404
+
+
+@controller.post("/sync-phase")
+@with_session
+async def sync_sequence_beat_phase(request, session):
+    """Align beat counters while a sequence is playing (body: {\"mode\": \"step\"|\"pass\"})."""
+    _ = session
+    try:
+        data = request.json or {}
+    except Exception:
+        data = {}
+    if not isinstance(data, dict):
+        data = {}
+    mode = data.get("mode") or data.get("align") or "step"
+    try:
+        from util.sequence_playback import sync_beat_phase
+
+        if not await sync_beat_phase(str(mode)):
+            return (
+                json.dumps({"error": "No sequence is playing"}),
+                409,
+                {"Content-Type": "application/json"},
+            )
+        from util.audio_detector import anchor_shared_bar_phase
+
+        anchor_shared_bar_phase()
+        return json.dumps({"ok": True, "mode": str(mode).strip().lower()}), 200, {
+            "Content-Type": "application/json"
+        }
+    except Exception as e:
+        return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 500, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
+
+
+@controller.post("/stop")
+@with_session
+async def stop_sequence_playback(request, session):
+    """Stop server-driven zone sequence playback."""
+    _ = request
+    try:
+        from util.sequence_playback import stop_playback
+
+        await stop_playback(clear_devices=True)
+        return json.dumps({"ok": True}), 200, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
+    except Exception as e:
+        return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 500, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
+
+
+@controller.post("/<id>/play")
+@with_session
+async def play_sequence(request, session, id):
+    """Start server-driven playback for a sequence in a zone (body: {\"zone_id\": \"...\"})."""
+    if not get_current_sender():
+        return (
+            json.dumps({"error": "Transport not configured"}),
+            503,
+            {"Content-Type": "application/json"},
+        )
+    current_profile_id = get_current_profile_id(session)
+    if not current_profile_id:
+        return (
+            json.dumps({"error": "No profile available"}),
+            404,
+            {"Content-Type": "application/json"},
+        )
+    try:
+        data = request.json or {}
+    except Exception:
+        data = {}
+    if not isinstance(data, dict):
+        data = {}
+    zone_id = data.get("zone_id") or data.get("zoneId")
+    if zone_id is None or str(zone_id).strip() == "":
+        return (
+            json.dumps({"error": "zone_id required"}),
+            400,
+            {"Content-Type": "application/json"},
+        )
+    zone_id = str(zone_id).strip()
+    try:
+        from util.sequence_playback import start
+
+        play_opts = data if isinstance(data, dict) else None
+        await start(zone_id, str(id), str(current_profile_id), play_opts)
+        from util.sequence_playback import pending_play_status
+
+        body = {"ok": True, **pending_play_status()}
+        return json.dumps(body), 200, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
+    except ValueError as e:
+        return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 400, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
+    except RuntimeError as e:
+        return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 503, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
+    except Exception as e:
+        return json.dumps({"error": str(e)}), 500, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}

src/controllers/settings.py

@@ -4,10 +4,10 @@ import json
 from microdot import Microdot, send_file
 
 from models import wifi_ws_clients
-from settings import Settings
+from settings import get_settings
 
 controller = Microdot()
-settings = Settings()
+settings = get_settings()
 
 @controller.get('')
 async def get_settings(request):
@@ -75,7 +75,21 @@ def _validate_global_brightness(value):
     return v
 
 
-@controller.put('/settings')
+def _validate_sequence_switch_wait(value):
+    s = str(value).strip().lower()
+    if s not in ("beat", "downbeat"):
+        raise ValueError("sequence_switch_wait must be beat or downbeat")
+    return s
+
+
+def _validate_audio_beat_phase_ms(value):
+    v = int(value)
+    if v < 0 or v > 500:
+        raise ValueError("audio_beat_phase_ms must be between 0 and 500")
+    return v
+
+
+@controller.put('')
 async def update_settings(request):
     """Update general settings."""
     try:
@@ -87,6 +101,10 @@ async def update_settings(request):
             elif key == 'global_brightness' and value is not None:
                 settings[key] = _validate_global_brightness(value)
                 global_brightness_changed = True
+            elif key == 'sequence_switch_wait' and value is not None:
+                settings[key] = _validate_sequence_switch_wait(value)
+            elif key == 'audio_beat_phase_ms' and value is not None:
+                settings[key] = _validate_audio_beat_phase_ms(value)
             else:
                 settings[key] = value
         settings.save()

src/controllers/zone.py

@@ -145,6 +145,7 @@ async def zone_content_fragment(request, session, id):
 @controller.get("")
 @with_session
 async def list_zones(request, session):
+    zones.load()
     profile_id = get_current_profile_id(session)
     current_zone_id = get_current_zone_id(request, session)
     zone_order = get_profile_zone_order(profile_id) if profile_id else []
@@ -213,6 +214,7 @@ async def set_current_zone(request, id):
 
 @controller.get("/<id>")
 async def get_zone(request, id):
+    zones.load()
     z = zones.read(id)
     if z:
         return json.dumps(z), 200, {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
@@ -291,6 +293,7 @@ async def create_zone(request, session):
             names = [i.strip() for i in ids_str.split(",") if i.strip()]
             preset_ids = None
             group_ids = []
+            content_kind = None
         else:
             data = request.json or {}
             name = data.get("name", "")
@@ -305,11 +308,13 @@ async def create_zone(request, session):
                 group_ids = [str(x) for x in group_ids if x is not None]
             else:
                 group_ids = []
+            raw_kind = data.get("content_kind")
+            content_kind = raw_kind if raw_kind in ("presets", "sequences") else None
 
         if not name:
             return json.dumps({"error": "Zone name cannot be empty"}), 400
 
-        zid = zones.create(name, names, preset_ids, group_ids)
+        zid = zones.create(name, names, preset_ids, group_ids, content_kind)
 
         profile_id = get_current_profile_id(session)
         if profile_id:
@@ -346,6 +351,7 @@ async def clone_zone(request, session, id):
             source.get("names"),
             source.get("presets"),
             source.get("group_ids"),
+            source.get("content_kind"),
         )
         extra = {k: v for k, v in source.items() if k not in ("name", "names", "presets")}
         if extra:

src/main.py

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ import asyncio
 import errno
 import json
 import os
+import secrets
 import signal
 import socket
 import threading
@@ -9,7 +10,7 @@ import traceback
 from microdot import Microdot, send_file
 from microdot.websocket import with_websocket
 from microdot.session import Session
-from settings import Settings
+from settings import get_settings
 
 import controllers.preset as preset
 import controllers.profile as profile
@@ -38,6 +39,11 @@ _tcp_device_lock = threading.Lock()
 DISCOVERY_UDP_PORT = 8766
 
 
+def _live_reload_enabled() -> bool:
+    v = os.environ.get("LED_CONTROLLER_LIVE_RELOAD", "").strip().lower()
+    return v not in ("", "0", "false", "no")
+
+
 def _register_udp_device_sync(
     device_name: str, peer_ip: str, mac, device_type=None
 ) -> None:
@@ -94,11 +100,7 @@ async def _handle_udp_discovery(sock, udp_holder=None) -> None:
 
 
 def _prime_wifi_outbound_driver_connections() -> None:
-    """
+    """On boot, dial each registered Wi-Fi driver (same 4-attempt limit as UDP hello)."""
-    For each Wi‑Fi device in the registry with a usable IPv4, start (or keep) the
-    outbound WebSocket task. The client loop reconnects automatically if the link
-    drops. Presets are not pushed automatically; use Send Presets / profile apply.
-    """
     n = 0
     try:
         dev = Device()
@@ -137,65 +139,6 @@ def _ipv4_address(addr: str) -> str | None:
     return s
 
 
-async def _periodic_wifi_driver_hello_loop(settings, udp_holder) -> None:
-    """
-    While a registered Wi-Fi driver has no outbound WebSocket, send a short JSON hello on
-    UDP discovery port so the device can announce itself and we can reconnect.
-    """
-    try:
-        interval = float(settings.get("wifi_driver_hello_interval_s", 10.0))
-    except (TypeError, ValueError):
-        interval = 10.0
-    if interval <= 0:
-        return
-
-    sock = socket.socket(socket.AF_INET, socket.SOCK_DGRAM)
-    sock.setblocking(False)
-    loop = asyncio.get_running_loop()
-    try:
-        while True:
-            await asyncio.sleep(interval)
-            if udp_holder.get("closing"):
-                break
-            try:
-                dev = Device()
-            except Exception as e:
-                print(f"[hello] device list failed: {e!r}")
-                continue
-            for _mac_key, doc in list(dev.items()):
-                if not isinstance(doc, dict):
-                    continue
-                if doc.get("transport") != "wifi":
-                    continue
-                ip = _ipv4_address(str(doc.get("address") or ""))
-                if not ip:
-                    continue
-                if tcp_client_registry.tcp_client_connected(ip):
-                    continue
-                name = (doc.get("name") or "").strip()
-                mac = normalize_mac(doc.get("id") or _mac_key)
-                if not name or not mac:
-                    continue
-                line = (
-                    json.dumps(
-                        {"m": "hello", "device_name": name, "mac": mac},
-                        separators=(",", ":"),
-                    )
-                    + "\n"
-                )
-                try:
-                    await loop.sock_sendto(
-                        sock, line.encode("utf-8"), (ip, DISCOVERY_UDP_PORT)
-                    )
-                except OSError as e:
-                    print(f"[hello] UDP to {ip!r} failed: {e!r}")
-    finally:
-        try:
-            sock.close()
-        except OSError:
-            pass
-
-
 async def _run_udp_discovery_server(udp_holder=None) -> None:
     sock = socket.socket(socket.AF_INET, socket.SOCK_DGRAM)
     sock.setblocking(False)
@@ -238,7 +181,7 @@ async def _send_bridge_wifi_channel(settings, sender):
 
 
 async def main(port=80):
-    settings = Settings()
+    settings = get_settings()
     print(settings)
     print("Starting")
 
@@ -248,9 +191,28 @@ async def main(port=80):
 
     app = Microdot()
     audio_detector = AudioBeatDetector()
+    try:
+        from util import audio_detector as audio_detector_module
+
+        audio_detector_module.set_shared_beat_detector(audio_detector)
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"[startup] audio detector shared registration skipped: {e!r}")
+    try:
+        from util.audio_run_persist import coerce_audio_device, read_audio_run_state
+
+        persisted = read_audio_run_state()
+        if persisted.get("enabled"):
+            dev = coerce_audio_device(persisted.get("device"))
+            audio_detector.start(device=dev)
+            print("[startup] audio beat detector started from saved run state")
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"[startup] audio auto-start skipped: {e!r}")
     from util import beat_driver_route
 
     beat_driver_route.set_beat_route_main_loop(asyncio.get_running_loop())
+    from util import sequence_playback as seq_pb
+
+    seq_pb.ensure_beat_consumer_started()
     
     # Initialize sessions with a secret key from settings
     secret_key = settings.get('session_secret_key', 'led-controller-secret-key-change-in-production')
@@ -284,11 +246,42 @@ async def main(port=80):
     tcp_client_registry.set_settings(settings)
     tcp_client_registry.set_tcp_status_broadcaster(broadcast_device_tcp_status)
 
+    live_reload = _live_reload_enabled()
+    dev_build_id = secrets.token_hex(12) if live_reload else None
+    if live_reload:
+        print(
+            "[dev] LED_CONTROLLER_LIVE_RELOAD: browser refreshes when the server process restarts"
+        )
+
+    if dev_build_id:
+
+        @app.route("/__dev/build-id")
+        def dev_build_id_route(request):
+            _ = request
+            return (
+                dev_build_id,
+                200,
+                {
+                    "Content-Type": "text/plain; charset=utf-8",
+                    "Cache-Control": "no-store",
+                },
+            )
+
     # Serve index.html at root (cwd is src/ when run via pipenv run run)
-    @app.route('/')
+    @app.route("/")
     def index(request):
         """Serve the main web UI."""
-        return send_file('templates/index.html')
+        if dev_build_id:
+            try:
+                with open("templates/index.html", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+                    html = f.read()
+                tag = '<script src="/static/dev-live-reload.js" defer></script>'
+                if "</body>" in html:
+                    html = html.replace("</body>", tag + "\n</body>", 1)
+                    return html, 200, {"Content-Type": "text/html; charset=utf-8"}
+            except OSError:
+                pass
+        return send_file("templates/index.html")
 
     # Favicon: avoid 404 in browser console (no file needed)
     @app.route('/favicon.ico')
@@ -319,6 +312,14 @@ async def main(port=80):
                 pass
         try:
             audio_detector.start(device=device)
+            from util.audio_run_persist import write_audio_run_state
+
+            write_audio_run_state(
+                enabled=True,
+                device=device,
+                device_override=str(payload.get("device_override") or ""),
+                device_select=str(payload.get("device_select") or ""),
+            )
             return {"ok": True, "status": audio_detector.status()}
         except Exception as e:
             return {"ok": False, "error": str(e)}, 500
@@ -327,12 +328,73 @@ async def main(port=80):
     async def audio_stop(request):
         _ = request
         audio_detector.stop()
+        from util.audio_run_persist import write_audio_run_state
+
+        write_audio_run_state(enabled=False)
+        return {"ok": True, "status": audio_detector.status()}
+
+    @app.route('/api/audio/reset', methods=['POST'])
+    async def audio_reset(request):
+        """Clear beat/BPM tracking state without stopping the detector."""
+        _ = request
+        ok = audio_detector.reset_tracking()
+        if not ok:
+            return {"ok": False, "error": "Audio detector is not running"}, 409
+        return {"ok": True, "status": audio_detector.status()}
+
+    @app.route('/api/audio/anchor-bar', methods=['POST'])
+    async def audio_anchor_bar(request):
+        """Mark the current moment as bar beat 1 (downbeat)."""
+        _ = request
+        ok = audio_detector.anchor_bar_phase()
+        if not ok:
+            return {"ok": False, "error": "Audio detector is not running"}, 409
         return {"ok": True, "status": audio_detector.status()}
 
     @app.route('/api/audio/status')
     async def audio_status(request):
         _ = request
-        return {"status": audio_detector.status()}
+        from util import beat_driver_route
+        from util import sequence_playback
+
+        st = audio_detector.status()
+        st["sequence"] = sequence_playback.playback_status()
+        st["manual_beat_stride"] = beat_driver_route.manual_beat_stride_status()
+        seq = st.get("sequence")
+        beat_readout = ""
+        if isinstance(seq, dict) and str(seq.get("beat_readout") or "").strip():
+            beat_readout = str(seq.get("beat_readout") or "").strip()
+        elif st.get("running"):
+            mb = st.get("manual_beat_stride")
+            if isinstance(mb, dict) and mb.get("active"):
+                try:
+                    n = int(mb.get("stride_n") or 1)
+                except (TypeError, ValueError):
+                    n = 1
+                n = max(1, min(64, n))
+                try:
+                    bi = int(mb.get("beat_in_stride") or 1)
+                except (TypeError, ValueError):
+                    bi = 1
+                pos = min(n, max(1, bi))
+                beat_readout = f"{pos}/{n}"
+            else:
+                try:
+                    bs = int(st.get("beat_seq") or 0)
+                except (TypeError, ValueError):
+                    bs = 0
+                if bs > 0:
+                    beat_readout = str(bs)
+        st["beat_readout"] = beat_readout
+        from util.audio_run_persist import read_audio_run_state
+
+        st["beat_phase_ms"] = int(settings.get("audio_beat_phase_ms") or 0)
+        seq_wait = str(settings.get("sequence_switch_wait") or "beat").strip().lower()
+        if seq_wait not in ("beat", "downbeat"):
+            seq_wait = "beat"
+        st["sequence_switch_wait"] = seq_wait
+        st["audio_run"] = read_audio_run_state()
+        return {"status": st}
 
     # Static file route
     @app.route("/static/<path:path>")
@@ -386,16 +448,30 @@ async def main(port=80):
     await _send_bridge_wifi_channel(settings, sender)
     _prime_wifi_outbound_driver_connections()
 
-    udp_holder = {"closing": False}
+    udp_holder = {"closing": False, "shutting_down": False}
     loop = asyncio.get_running_loop()
+    server_tasks: list[asyncio.Task] = []
 
     def _graceful_shutdown(*_args):
+        if udp_holder.get("shutting_down"):
+            raise SystemExit(0)
+        udp_holder["shutting_down"] = True
         print("[server] shutting down...")
         udp_holder["closing"] = True
         try:
             audio_detector.stop()
         except Exception:
             pass
+        try:
+            from util import sequence_playback as seq_pb
+
+            seq_pb.stop()
+            for attr in ("_pending_beat_task", "_sim_beat_task"):
+                t = getattr(seq_pb, attr, None)
+                if t is not None and not t.done():
+                    t.cancel()
+        except Exception:
+            pass
         u = udp_holder.get("sock")
         if u is not None:
             try:
@@ -404,7 +480,13 @@ async def main(port=80):
                 pass
         tcp_client_registry.cancel_all_driver_tasks()
         if getattr(app, "server", None) is not None:
-            app.shutdown()
+            try:
+                app.shutdown()
+            except Exception:
+                pass
+        for t in server_tasks:
+            if not t.done():
+                t.cancel()
 
     shutdown_handlers_registered = False
     try:
@@ -417,11 +499,17 @@ async def main(port=80):
 
         # Await HTTP + UDP discovery; bind failures (e.g. port 80 in use) surface here.
         try:
-            await asyncio.gather(
+            server_tasks[:] = [
-                app.start_server(host="0.0.0.0", port=port),
+                asyncio.create_task(
-                _run_udp_discovery_server(udp_holder),
+                    app.start_server(host="0.0.0.0", port=port), name="http"
-                _periodic_wifi_driver_hello_loop(settings, udp_holder),
+                ),
-            )
+                asyncio.create_task(
+                    _run_udp_discovery_server(udp_holder), name="udp"
+                ),
+            ]
+            await asyncio.gather(*server_tasks)
+        except asyncio.CancelledError:
+            pass
         except OSError as e:
             if e.errno == errno.EADDRINUSE:
                 print(
@@ -446,6 +534,21 @@ async def main(port=80):
                 app.server = None
             except Exception:
                 pass
+        udp_holder["closing"] = True
+        for t in list(server_tasks):
+            if not t.done():
+                t.cancel()
+        if server_tasks:
+            await asyncio.gather(*server_tasks, return_exceptions=True)
+        pending = [
+            t
+            for t in asyncio.all_tasks(loop)
+            if t is not asyncio.current_task() and not t.done()
+        ]
+        for t in pending:
+            t.cancel()
+        if pending:
+            await asyncio.gather(*pending, return_exceptions=True)
         if shutdown_handlers_registered:
             for sig in (signal.SIGINT, signal.SIGTERM):
                 try:
@@ -455,5 +558,9 @@ async def main(port=80):
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     import os
+
     port = int(os.environ.get("PORT", 80))
-    asyncio.run(main(port=port))
+    try:
+        asyncio.run(main(port=port))
+    except KeyboardInterrupt:
+        print("[server] interrupted")

src/models/group.py

@@ -2,7 +2,12 @@ from models.model import Model
 
 
 class Group(Model):
-    """Device groups (members + optional Wi‑Fi driver defaults); also pattern fields for sequences."""
+    """Device groups (members + optional Wi‑Fi driver defaults); also pattern fields for sequences.
+
+    Omit ``profile_id`` (or set it null) for a **shared** group: every profile can attach it to
+    zones and sequences. Set ``profile_id`` to a profile id to show the group only when that
+    profile is active (still one global record in ``group.json``).
+    """
 
     def __init__(self):
         super().__init__()

src/models/preset.py

@@ -15,6 +15,9 @@ class Preset(Model):
                     if default_profile_id is not None:
                         preset_data["profile_id"] = str(default_profile_id)
                         changed = True
+                if isinstance(preset_data, dict) and "group_ids" in preset_data:
+                    preset_data.pop("group_ids", None)
+                    changed = True
             if changed:
                 self.save()
         except Exception:

src/models/sequence.py

@@ -0,0 +1,159 @@
+from models.model import Model
+
+
+class Sequence(Model):
+    def load(self):
+        super().load()
+        self._migrate_after_load()
+
+    def _migrate_after_load(self):
+        try:
+            from models.profile import Profile
+
+            profiles = Profile()
+            profile_list = profiles.list()
+            default_profile_id = profile_list[0] if profile_list else None
+        except Exception:
+            default_profile_id = None
+
+        changed = False
+        for _sid, doc in list(self.items()):
+            if not isinstance(doc, dict):
+                continue
+            if not isinstance(doc.get("steps"), list):
+                presets = doc.get("presets")
+                if isinstance(presets, list) and presets:
+                    doc["steps"] = [
+                        {"preset_id": str(p), "group_ids": []} for p in presets
+                    ]
+                else:
+                    doc["steps"] = []
+                changed = True
+            if "step_duration_ms" not in doc:
+                dur = doc.get("sequence_duration")
+                doc["step_duration_ms"] = (
+                    int(dur) if isinstance(dur, (int, float)) else 3000
+                )
+                changed = True
+            if "loop" not in doc:
+                doc["loop"] = bool(doc.get("sequence_loop", False))
+                changed = True
+            if "name" not in doc:
+                doc["name"] = str(doc.get("group_name") or "")
+                changed = True
+            if "profile_id" not in doc and default_profile_id is not None:
+                doc["profile_id"] = str(default_profile_id)
+                changed = True
+            if not isinstance(doc.get("lanes"), list):
+                steps = doc.get("steps")
+                if isinstance(steps, list) and steps:
+                    doc["lanes"] = [list(steps)]
+                else:
+                    doc["lanes"] = [[]]
+                changed = True
+            if "group_ids" not in doc or not isinstance(doc.get("group_ids"), list):
+                doc["group_ids"] = []
+                changed = True
+            if doc.get("advance_mode") != "beats":
+                doc["advance_mode"] = "beats"
+                changed = True
+            if "simulated_bpm" not in doc:
+                doc["simulated_bpm"] = 120
+                changed = True
+            else:
+                try:
+                    sb = int(float(doc["simulated_bpm"]))
+                    doc["simulated_bpm"] = max(30, min(300, sb))
+                except (TypeError, ValueError):
+                    doc["simulated_bpm"] = 120
+                    changed = True
+            if "sequence_transition" not in doc:
+                doc["sequence_transition"] = 500
+                changed = True
+            # Ensure each step has beats (beat-based advance); default 1
+            for lane in doc.get("lanes") or []:
+                if not isinstance(lane, list):
+                    continue
+                for step in lane:
+                    if not isinstance(step, dict):
+                        continue
+                    if "beats" not in step:
+                        step["beats"] = 1
+                        changed = True
+            # Per-lane group ids (parallel to ``lanes``)
+            lanes_list = [x for x in (doc.get("lanes") or []) if isinstance(x, list)]
+            n_lanes = len(lanes_list)
+            lg = doc.get("lanes_group_ids")
+            if n_lanes and (not isinstance(lg, list) or len(lg) != n_lanes):
+                shared = doc.get("group_ids") if isinstance(doc.get("group_ids"), list) else []
+                shared_s = [str(x).strip() for x in shared if x is not None and str(x).strip()]
+                if n_lanes == 1 and lanes_list[0]:
+                    first = lanes_list[0][0] if isinstance(lanes_list[0][0], dict) else {}
+                    step_g = (
+                        first.get("group_ids")
+                        if isinstance(first.get("group_ids"), list)
+                        else []
+                    )
+                    step_s = [
+                        str(x).strip() for x in step_g if x is not None and str(x).strip()
+                    ]
+                    doc["lanes_group_ids"] = [step_s if step_s else list(shared_s)]
+                else:
+                    doc["lanes_group_ids"] = [list(shared_s) for _ in range(n_lanes)]
+                changed = True
+        if changed:
+            self.save()
+
+    def create(self, profile_id=None):
+        next_id = self.get_next_id()
+        self[next_id] = {
+            "name": "",
+            "profile_id": str(profile_id) if profile_id is not None else None,
+            "group_ids": [],
+            "lanes": [[]],
+            "lanes_group_ids": [[]],
+            "advance_mode": "beats",
+            "steps": [],
+            "step_duration_ms": 3000,
+            "simulated_bpm": 120,
+            "sequence_transition": 500,
+            "loop": True,
+        }
+        self.save()
+        return next_id
+
+    def read(self, id):
+        id_str = str(id)
+        return self.get(id_str, None)
+
+    def update(self, id, data):
+        id_str = str(id)
+        if id_str not in self:
+            return False
+        if not isinstance(data, dict):
+            return False
+        data = dict(data)
+        steps = data.get("steps")
+        lanes = data.get("lanes")
+        if isinstance(steps, list) and steps:
+            lanes_ok = (
+                isinstance(lanes, list)
+                and lanes
+                and any(isinstance(x, list) and len(x) > 0 for x in lanes)
+            )
+            if not lanes_ok:
+                data["lanes"] = [list(steps)]
+        self[id_str].update(data)
+        self.save()
+        return True
+
+    def delete(self, id):
+        id_str = str(id)
+        if id_str not in self:
+            return False
+        self.pop(id_str)
+        self.save()
+        return True
+
+    def list(self):
+        return list(self.keys())

src/models/squence.py

@@ -1,44 +0,0 @@
-from models.model import Model
-
-class Sequence(Model):
-    def __init__(self):
-        super().__init__()
-
-    def create(self, group_name="", preset_names=None):
-        next_id = self.get_next_id()
-        self[next_id] = {
-            "group_name": group_name,
-            "presets": preset_names if preset_names else [],
-            "sequence_duration": 3000,  # Duration per preset in ms
-            "sequence_transition": 500,  # Transition time in ms
-            "sequence_loop": False,
-            "sequence_repeat_count": 0,  # 0 = infinite
-            "sequence_active": False,
-            "sequence_index": 0,
-            "sequence_start_time": 0
-        }
-        self.save()
-        return next_id
-
-    def read(self, id):
-        id_str = str(id)
-        return self.get(id_str, None)
-    
-    def update(self, id, data):
-        id_str = str(id)
-        if id_str not in self:
-            return False
-        self[id_str].update(data)
-        self.save()
-        return True
-    
-    def delete(self, id):
-        id_str = str(id)
-        if id_str not in self:
-            return False
-        self.pop(id_str)
-        self.save()
-        return True
-    
-    def list(self):
-        return list(self.keys())

src/models/wifi_ws_clients.py

@@ -13,7 +13,6 @@ from websockets.exceptions import ConnectionClosed
 _connections: dict[str, object] = {}
 _send_locks: dict[str, asyncio.Lock] = {}
 _tasks: dict[str, asyncio.Task] = {}
-_unreachable_counts: dict[str, int] = {}
 _settings = None
 
 _tcp_status_broadcast = None
@@ -119,7 +118,6 @@ def _register_ws(ip: str, ws) -> None:
     if not key:
         return
     _connections[key] = ws
-    _unreachable_counts.pop(key, None)
     if key not in _send_locks:
         _send_locks[key] = asyncio.Lock()
     _schedule_status_broadcast(key, True)
@@ -275,52 +273,43 @@ async def _driver_connection_loop(ip: str) -> None:
     if stagger > 0:
         await asyncio.sleep(stagger)
 
-    # Only bound boot-time: after we have connected once, keep retrying (Wi-Fi drops, reboots).
-    connected_once = False
-    boot_attempts = 0
     try:
-        while True:
+        for attempt in range(1, max_boot_attempts + 1):
-            if not connected_once:
-                if boot_attempts >= max_boot_attempts:
-                    print(
-                        f"[WS] driver {ip} still unreachable after {max_boot_attempts} "
-                        f"initial dial attempt(s); stopping until next UDP hello / registry prime"
-                    )
-                    break
-                boot_attempts += 1
             try:
-                print(f"[WS] connecting to {uri!r}")
+                print(f"[WS] connecting to {uri!r} (attempt {attempt}/{max_boot_attempts})")
                 async with websockets.connect(
                     uri,
                     ping_interval=20,
                     ping_timeout=15,
                     open_timeout=open_timeout,
                 ) as ws:
-                    connected_once = True
                     _register_ws(ip, ws)
                     try:
                         await _recv_forward_loop(ip, ws)
                     finally:
                         unregister_tcp_writer(ip, ws)
+                    return
             except asyncio.CancelledError:
                 raise
             except ConnectionClosed as e:
                 print(f"[WS] driver {ip} closed: {e}")
                 unregister_tcp_writer(ip, None)
+                return
             except Exception as e:
                 if _benign_ws_connect_failure(e):
-                    n = _unreachable_counts.get(ip, 0) + 1
+                    print(
-                    _unreachable_counts[ip] = n
+                        f"[WS] driver {ip} unreachable (attempt {attempt}/{max_boot_attempts}): {e}"
-                    if n == 1 or (n % 30) == 0:
+                    )
-                        print(
-                            f"[WS] driver {ip} unreachable, retry in {retry_interval_s}s: {e} (x{n})"
-                        )
                 else:
                     print(f"[WS] driver {ip} session error: {e!r}")
                     traceback.print_exception(type(e), e, e.__traceback__)
-                    _unreachable_counts.pop(ip, None)
                 unregister_tcp_writer(ip, None)
-            await asyncio.sleep(retry_interval_s)
+            if attempt < max_boot_attempts:
+                await asyncio.sleep(retry_interval_s)
+        print(
+            f"[WS] driver {ip} still unreachable after {max_boot_attempts} attempt(s); "
+            "waiting for next UDP hello"
+        )
     except asyncio.CancelledError:
         unregister_tcp_writer(ip, None)
         raise
@@ -329,10 +318,12 @@ async def _driver_connection_loop(ip: str) -> None:
 
 
 def ensure_driver_connection(peer_ip: str) -> None:
-    """Start (or keep) a background task that maintains ``ws://<ip>:port/ws``."""
+    """Dial ``ws://<ip>:port/ws`` up to wifi_driver_initial_connect_attempts times (UDP hello only)."""
     key = normalize_tcp_peer_ip(peer_ip)
     if not key:
         return
+    if tcp_client_connected(key):
+        return
     t = _tasks.get(key)
     if t is not None and not t.done():
         return
@@ -353,4 +344,3 @@ def cancel_all_driver_tasks() -> None:
         _schedule_status_broadcast(ip, False)
     _connections.clear()
     _send_locks.clear()
-    _unreachable_counts.clear()

src/models/zone.py

@@ -19,7 +19,11 @@ def _maybe_migrate_tab_json_to_zone():
 
 
 class Zone(Model):
-    """Preset layout row (stored in ``db/zone.json``); legacy storage was ``tab.json`` / Tab."""
+    """Preset layout row (stored in ``db/zone.json``); legacy storage was ``tab.json`` / Tab.
+
+    Optional ``content_kind`` on a row: ``\"presets\"`` (preset tiles only) or ``\"sequences\"``
+    (sequence tiles only). Legacy rows without ``content_kind`` are inferred on load.
+    """
 
     def __init__(self):
         if not getattr(Zone, "_migration_checked", False):
@@ -36,22 +40,89 @@ class Zone(Model):
             if "group_ids" not in doc:
                 doc["group_ids"] = []
                 changed = True
+            if "preset_group_ids" not in doc or not isinstance(doc.get("preset_group_ids"), dict):
+                doc["preset_group_ids"] = {}
+                changed = True
+            if "sequence_ids" not in doc or not isinstance(doc.get("sequence_ids"), list):
+                doc["sequence_ids"] = []
+                changed = True
+            if not self._normalized_content_kind(doc):
+                doc["content_kind"] = self._infer_content_kind(doc)
+                changed = True
         if changed:
             self.save()
 
-    def create(self, name="", names=None, presets=None, group_ids=None):
+    @staticmethod
+    def _normalized_content_kind(doc):
+        if not isinstance(doc, dict):
+            return None
+        kind = doc.get("content_kind")
+        return kind if kind in ("presets", "sequences") else None
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def _preset_ids_in_doc(doc):
+        if not isinstance(doc, dict):
+            return []
+        flat = doc.get("presets_flat")
+        if isinstance(flat, list):
+            return [str(x) for x in flat if x is not None and str(x).strip()]
+        presets = doc.get("presets")
+        if not isinstance(presets, list) or not presets:
+            return []
+        if isinstance(presets[0], str):
+            return [str(x) for x in presets if x is not None and str(x).strip()]
+        if isinstance(presets[0], list):
+            out = []
+            for row in presets:
+                if isinstance(row, list):
+                    out.extend(str(x) for x in row if x is not None and str(x).strip())
+            return out
+        return []
+
+    @classmethod
+    def _infer_content_kind(cls, doc):
+        kind = cls._normalized_content_kind(doc)
+        if kind:
+            return kind
+        seq_ids = [
+            str(x).strip()
+            for x in (doc.get("sequence_ids") or [])
+            if x is not None and str(x).strip()
+        ]
+        preset_ids = cls._preset_ids_in_doc(doc)
+        if seq_ids and not preset_ids:
+            return "sequences"
+        return "presets"
+
+    def _enforce_content_kind_invariants(self, doc):
+        """Presets-only zones hold no sequences; sequences-only hold no preset tiles."""
+        kind = self._normalized_content_kind(doc)
+        if kind == "presets":
+            doc["sequence_ids"] = []
+        elif kind == "sequences":
+            doc["presets"] = []
+            doc["presets_flat"] = []
+
+    def create(self, name="", names=None, presets=None, group_ids=None, content_kind=None):
         next_id = self.get_next_id()
         gid_list = []
         if isinstance(group_ids, list):
-            gid_list = [str(x) for x in group_ids if x is not None]
+            gid_list = [str(x).strip() for x in group_ids if x is not None and str(x).strip()]
-        self[next_id] = {
+        doc = {
             "name": name,
             "names": names if names else [],
             "group_ids": gid_list,
+            "preset_group_ids": {},
             "presets": presets if presets else [],
             "default_preset": None,
             "brightness": 255,
         }
+        if content_kind in ("presets", "sequences"):
+            doc["content_kind"] = content_kind
+        if "sequence_ids" not in doc:
+            doc["sequence_ids"] = []
+        self._enforce_content_kind_invariants(doc)
+        self[next_id] = doc
         self.save()
         return next_id
 
@@ -63,7 +134,10 @@ class Zone(Model):
         id_str = str(id)
         if id_str not in self:
             return False
-        self[id_str].update(data)
+        patch = data if isinstance(data, dict) else {}
+        self[id_str].update(patch)
+        if "content_kind" in patch:
+            self._enforce_content_kind_invariants(self[id_str])
         self.save()
         return True
 

src/settings.py

@@ -12,11 +12,15 @@ def _settings_path():
         return "settings.json"
 
 
+_settings_singleton: "Settings | None" = None
+
+
 class Settings(dict):
     SETTINGS_FILE = None  # Set in __init__ from _settings_path()
 
-    def __init__(self):
+    def __init__(self, *, quiet: bool = False):
         super().__init__()
+        self._quiet = quiet
         if Settings.SETTINGS_FILE is None:
             Settings.SETTINGS_FILE = _settings_path()
         self.load()  # Load settings from file during initialization
@@ -53,12 +57,9 @@ class Settings(dict):
             self['wifi_driver_ws_port'] = 80
         if 'wifi_driver_ws_path' not in self:
             self['wifi_driver_ws_path'] = '/ws'
-        # Seconds between UDP discovery nudges when a Wi-Fi driver WebSocket is
+        # Legacy (unused): periodic UDP nudges removed; connect only on driver hello.
-        # down (0 disables). Helps drivers that reconnect after seeing traffic on 8766.
         if 'wifi_driver_hello_interval_s' not in self:
-            self['wifi_driver_hello_interval_s'] = 10.0
+            self['wifi_driver_hello_interval_s'] = 0
-        # Legacy key (no longer read): initial outbound dial limit uses
-        # wifi_driver_initial_connect_attempts instead.
         if 'wifi_driver_connect_retry_window_s' not in self:
             self['wifi_driver_connect_retry_window_s'] = 120.0
         # Spread outbound dials 0..N s by device IP so six+ drivers do not all hit the AP at once.
@@ -70,7 +71,7 @@ class Settings(dict):
         # Pause between outbound WebSocket dial attempts (seconds).
         if 'wifi_driver_connect_retry_interval_s' not in self:
             self['wifi_driver_connect_retry_interval_s'] = 2.0
-        # Outbound dial attempts to the saved driver IP before first success; then wait for UDP discovery.
+        # Outbound WebSocket dial attempts per driver UDP hello (then wait for next hello).
         if 'wifi_driver_initial_connect_attempts' not in self:
             self['wifi_driver_initial_connect_attempts'] = 4
         # UART to ESP32 ESP-NOW bridge; default off (Wi-Fi drivers need no serial).
@@ -79,13 +80,22 @@ class Settings(dict):
         # Zone UI global brightness (0–255); shared across browsers/devices.
         if 'global_brightness' not in self:
             self['global_brightness'] = 255
+        # Sequence tile start: wait for beat or downbeat (server-owned).
+        if 'sequence_switch_wait' not in self:
+            self['sequence_switch_wait'] = 'beat'
+        elif str(self.get('sequence_switch_wait', '')).strip().lower() == 'phrase':
+            self['sequence_switch_wait'] = 'beat'
+        # Beat flash alignment delay (ms); applied by all UI clients polling audio status.
+        if 'audio_beat_phase_ms' not in self:
+            self['audio_beat_phase_ms'] = 0
 
     def save(self):
         try:
             j = json.dumps(self)
             with open(self.SETTINGS_FILE, 'w') as file:
                 file.write(j)
-            print("Settings saved successfully.")
+            if not getattr(self, "_quiet", False):
+                print("Settings saved successfully.")
         except Exception as e:
             print(f"Error saving settings: {e}")
 
@@ -96,9 +106,11 @@ class Settings(dict):
                 loaded_settings = json.load(file)
             self.update(loaded_settings)
             loaded_from_file = True
-            print("Settings loaded successfully.")
+            if not getattr(self, "_quiet", False):
+                print("Settings loaded successfully.")
         except Exception as e:
-            print(f"Error loading settings")
+            if not getattr(self, "_quiet", False):
+                print(f"Error loading settings: {e}")
             self.clear()
         finally:
             # Ensure defaults are set even if file exists but is missing keys
@@ -106,3 +118,18 @@ class Settings(dict):
             # Only save if file didn't exist or was invalid
             if not loaded_from_file:
                 self.save()
+
+
+def get_settings() -> Settings:
+    """Process-wide settings instance (avoid re-reading settings.json on every request)."""
+    global _settings_singleton
+    if _settings_singleton is None:
+        _settings_singleton = Settings()
+    return _settings_singleton
+
+
+def reload_settings() -> Settings:
+    """Re-read settings.json (e.g. after external file edit)."""
+    global _settings_singleton
+    _settings_singleton = Settings(quiet=True)
+    return _settings_singleton

src/static/audio.js

@@ -1,53 +1,59 @@
 (() => {
   let pollTimer = null;
   let lastBeatSeq = 0;
-
+  let lastLoggedSequenceBeatFractions = "";
-  const STORAGE_KEY = "led-controller-audio-restore";
+  /** Prior poll had server zone sequence playback active (`status.sequence.active === true`). */
-  const STORAGE_VERSION = 1;
+  let prevZoneSequencePlaybackActive = false;
-
+  /**
-  function readRestorePrefs() {
+   * After sequence playback ends/stops while audio keeps running, keep header # idle until the
-    try {
+   * next beat bumps `beat_seq` (avoids the stuck final cumulative value vs sequence readout).
-      const raw = localStorage.getItem(STORAGE_KEY);
+   */
-      if (!raw) return null;
+  let headerBeatStickyIdleAfterSeq = false;
-      const o = JSON.parse(raw);
+  /** Suppresses duplicate `console.log` when the same `beat_seq` + server `beat_readout` repeats. */
-      if (!o || o.v !== STORAGE_VERSION || !o.restore) return null;
+  let lastBeatConsoleKey = "";
-      return {
+  /** @type {Set<ReturnType<typeof setTimeout>>} */
-        override: typeof o.override === "string" ? o.override : "",
+  const pendingBeatPhaseTimers = new Set();
-        select: typeof o.select === "string" ? o.select : "",
-      };
-    } catch {
-      return null;
-    }
-  }
-
-  function writeRestorePrefs(override, select) {
-    try {
-      localStorage.setItem(
-        STORAGE_KEY,
-        JSON.stringify({
-          v: STORAGE_VERSION,
-          restore: true,
-          override: override || "",
-          select: select || "",
-        }),
-      );
-    } catch (e) {
-      console.warn("audio restore prefs save failed", e);
-    }
-  }
-
-  function clearRestorePrefs() {
-    try {
-      localStorage.removeItem(STORAGE_KEY);
-    } catch (e) {
-      console.warn("audio restore prefs clear failed", e);
-    }
-  }
 
   function el(id) {
     return document.getElementById(id);
   }
 
+  /** @param {Record<string, unknown>} status */
+  function updateBeatReadoutDisplays(status) {
+    const text = String((status && status.beat_readout) || "").trim();
+    for (const id of ["audio-top-beat-readout", "audio-modal-beat-readout"]) {
+      const n = el(id);
+      if (n) n.textContent = text;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * On each new audio `beat_seq`, log server `beat_readout` once (deduped when poll repeats the
+   * same `beat_seq` + line).
+   * @param {Record<string, unknown>} status
+   */
+  function logServerBeatConsoleOnPollEdge(status) {
+    const beatSeq = Number((status && status.beat_seq) || 0);
+    const line = String((status && status.beat_readout) || "").trim();
+    const key = `${beatSeq}\t${line}`;
+    if (key !== lastBeatConsoleKey) {
+      lastBeatConsoleKey = key;
+      if (!line) return;
+      const seq = /** @type {Record<string, unknown>|undefined} */ (status && status.sequence);
+      const seqBeats = !!seq && !!seq.active;
+      let out = line;
+      if (seqBeats) {
+        const nLanes = Number(seq && seq.num_lanes);
+        const lanesNote =
+          Number.isFinite(nLanes) && nLanes > 1
+            ? `lane 1 of ${nLanes} (readout is for this lane only)`
+            : "lane 1";
+        out = `${line} — ${lanesNote}`;
+      }
+      console.log(out);
+    }
+  }
+
   function updateBpmDisplay(bpm) {
     const node = el("audio-bpm-value");
     if (!node) return;
@@ -58,11 +64,44 @@
     }
   }
 
-  function updateBeatCounter(seq) {
+  /** Zone sequence playback (server); only when `active === true` is beat X/Y meaningful. */
-    const topNode = el("audio-top-beat-count");
+  function sequencePlaybackActiveFromStatus(status) {
-    if (!topNode) return;
+    const seq = /** @type {Record<string, unknown>|undefined} */ (
-    const n = Number(seq);
+      status && status.sequence
-    topNode.textContent = Number.isFinite(n) && n >= 0 ? `#${Math.floor(n)}` : "#0";
+    );
+    return !!(seq && seq.active);
+  }
+
+  /** Build sequence beat fractions for debug logging (browser console only). */
+  function formatSequenceBeatFractionsForLog(status) {
+    const seq = /** @type {Record<string, unknown>|undefined} */ (status && status.sequence);
+    if (!seq || !seq.active) return null;
+
+    const laneBeatAt = Number(seq.lane0_beat_in_step);
+    const laneBeatsPerStep = Number(seq.lane0_beats_per_step);
+    if (
+      !Number.isFinite(laneBeatAt) ||
+      laneBeatAt <= 0 ||
+      !Number.isFinite(laneBeatsPerStep) ||
+      laneBeatsPerStep <= 0
+    ) {
+      return null;
+    }
+    const presetFraction = `${Math.floor(laneBeatAt)}/${Math.floor(laneBeatsPerStep)}`;
+
+    const sequenceBeatAt = Number(seq.sequence_beat_at);
+    const sequenceBeatsPerPass = Number(seq.sequence_beats_per_pass);
+    if (
+      !Number.isFinite(sequenceBeatAt) ||
+      sequenceBeatAt <= 0 ||
+      !Number.isFinite(sequenceBeatsPerPass) ||
+      sequenceBeatsPerPass <= 0
+    ) {
+      return null;
+    }
+    const sequenceFraction = `${Math.floor(sequenceBeatAt)}/${Math.floor(sequenceBeatsPerPass)}`;
+
+    return `${presetFraction} ${sequenceFraction}`;
   }
 
   function updateHitTypeDisplay(hitType, confidence) {
@@ -73,33 +112,156 @@
     node.textContent = `${label}${conf}`;
   }
 
+  /** @param {Record<string, unknown>} status */
+  function updateBarPhaseDisplay(status) {
+    const readout = String((status && status.bar_phase_readout) || "").trim();
+    const phaseConf = Number((status && status.phase_confidence) || 0);
+    const downbeat = !!(status && status.is_downbeat);
+    let text = readout || "--";
+    if (readout && Number.isFinite(phaseConf) && phaseConf > 0) {
+      text = `${text} (${Math.round(phaseConf * 100)}%)`;
+    }
+    for (const id of ["audio-bar-phase-value", "audio-top-bar-phase"]) {
+      const node = el(id);
+      if (!node) continue;
+      node.textContent = status && status.running ? text : "";
+      node.classList.toggle("is-downbeat", downbeat && !!readout);
+    }
+  }
+
   function setTopBpmVisible(on) {
     const top = el("audio-top-indicator");
     if (!top) return;
     top.classList.toggle("audio-running", !!on);
   }
 
+  function setNavResetVisible(on) {
+    for (const id of ["audio-nav-reset-btn", "audio-nav-reset-mobile"]) {
+      const node = el(id);
+      if (node) node.hidden = !on;
+    }
+  }
+
+  async function resetAudioTracking() {
+    try {
+      const res = await fetch("/api/audio/reset", {
+        method: "POST",
+        headers: { Accept: "application/json" },
+      });
+      if (!res.ok) {
+        const data = await res.json().catch(() => ({}));
+        console.warn("audio reset failed", data.error || res.status);
+        return;
+      }
+      await pollStatus();
+    } catch (e) {
+      console.warn("audio reset failed", e);
+    }
+  }
+
+  function updateSequenceSyncControls(zoneSeqActive) {
+    const topSync = el("audio-top-beat-sync");
+    if (topSync) topSync.disabled = !zoneSeqActive;
+    const modalBeat = el("audio-modal-beat-readout");
+    if (modalBeat) modalBeat.disabled = !zoneSeqActive;
+    const passBtn = el("audio-sync-pass-btn");
+    if (passBtn) passBtn.disabled = !zoneSeqActive;
+  }
+
+  async function syncSequenceBeatPhase(mode) {
+    const res = await fetch("/sequences/sync-phase", {
+      method: "POST",
+      headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json", Accept: "application/json" },
+      body: JSON.stringify({ mode: mode || "step" }),
+    });
+    if (!res.ok) {
+      const data = await res.json().catch(() => ({}));
+      throw new Error(data.error || `Sync failed (${res.status})`);
+    }
+    await pollStatus();
+  }
+
+  function isTypingTarget(target) {
+    if (!target || typeof target !== "object") return false;
+    const tag = String(target.tagName || "").toLowerCase();
+    return tag === "input" || tag === "textarea" || tag === "select" || target.isContentEditable;
+  }
+
   function flashBeat() {
     const node = el("audio-beat-flash");
     if (!node) return;
     node.classList.add("active");
     setTimeout(() => node.classList.remove("active"), 80);
+    const syncBtn = el("audio-top-beat-sync");
     const top = el("audio-top-indicator");
-    if (top && top.classList.contains("audio-running")) {
+    if (syncBtn && top && top.classList.contains("audio-running")) {
-      top.classList.add("flash");
+      syncBtn.classList.add("flash");
-      setTimeout(() => top.classList.remove("flash"), 90);
+      setTimeout(() => syncBtn.classList.remove("flash"), 90);
     }
   }
 
+  function clearBeatPhaseTimers() {
+    pendingBeatPhaseTimers.forEach((t) => clearTimeout(t));
+    pendingBeatPhaseTimers.clear();
+  }
+
+  function getBeatPhaseDelayMs() {
+    const inp = el("audio-beat-phase-ms");
+    if (inp && String(inp.value).trim() !== "") {
+      const n = parseInt(String(inp.value).trim(), 10);
+      if (Number.isFinite(n)) return Math.min(500, Math.max(0, n));
+    }
+    return 0;
+  }
+
+  async function persistBeatPhaseMs() {
+    const ms = getBeatPhaseDelayMs();
+    try {
+      await fetch("/settings", {
+        method: "PUT",
+        headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json", Accept: "application/json" },
+        body: JSON.stringify({ audio_beat_phase_ms: ms }),
+      });
+    } catch (e) {
+      console.warn("beat phase ms save failed", e);
+    }
+  }
+
+  function scheduleBeatPhaseFire(seq, delayMs) {
+    let tid = null;
+    const run = () => {
+      if (tid != null) pendingBeatPhaseTimers.delete(tid);
+      flashBeat();
+      try {
+        window.dispatchEvent(
+          new CustomEvent("ledControllerAudioBeat", { detail: { beatSeq: seq } }),
+        );
+      } catch (e) {
+        /* ignore */
+      }
+    };
+    if (delayMs <= 0) {
+      run();
+      return;
+    }
+    tid = setTimeout(run, delayMs);
+    pendingBeatPhaseTimers.add(tid);
+  }
+
   /** Stop detector and polling; does not clear “resume on load” prefs (used before restart). */
   async function stopAudioOnly() {
     setTopBpmVisible(false);
+    setNavResetVisible(false);
+    clearBeatPhaseTimers();
     if (pollTimer) {
       clearInterval(pollTimer);
       pollTimer = null;
     }
     lastBeatSeq = 0;
-    updateBeatCounter(0);
+    prevZoneSequencePlaybackActive = false;
+    headerBeatStickyIdleAfterSeq = false;
+    lastBeatConsoleKey = "";
+    updateBeatReadoutDisplays({});
     try {
       await fetch("/api/audio/stop", { method: "POST" });
     } catch (e) {
@@ -107,15 +269,14 @@
     }
   }
 
-  /** User-initiated stop: also forget auto-restart on next page load. */
+  /** User-initiated stop (run intent cleared on server). */
   async function stopAudio() {
     await stopAudioOnly();
-    clearRestorePrefs();
   }
 
   async function pollStatus() {
     try {
-      const res = await fetch("/api/audio/status");
+      const res = await fetch("/api/audio/status", { cache: "no-store" });
       const data = await res.json();
       const status = data?.status || {};
       if (status.error && String(status.error).trim()) {
@@ -123,23 +284,66 @@
         if (node) {
           node.textContent = String(status.error).trim().slice(0, 120);
         }
+        updateBeatReadoutDisplays({});
         updateBpmDisplay(null);
         setTopBpmVisible(!!status.running);
+        setNavResetVisible(!!status.running);
         if (!status.running && pollTimer) {
           clearInterval(pollTimer);
           pollTimer = null;
         }
         return;
       }
-      setTopBpmVisible(!!status.running);
+      const zoneSeqActive = sequencePlaybackActiveFromStatus(status);
+      setTopBpmVisible(!!status.running || zoneSeqActive);
+      setNavResetVisible(!!status.running);
+      updateSequenceSyncControls(zoneSeqActive);
       updateBpmDisplay(status.bpm);
       updateHitTypeDisplay(status.beat_type, Number(status.beat_type_confidence));
-      const seq = Number(status.beat_seq || 0);
+      updateBarPhaseDisplay(status);
-      updateBeatCounter(seq);
+      applyServerAudioUiFields(status);
-      if (seq > lastBeatSeq) {
+      if (typeof window.applySequenceSwitchWaitFromServer === "function") {
-        lastBeatSeq = seq;
+        window.applySequenceSwitchWaitFromServer(status.sequence_switch_wait);
-        flashBeat();
       }
+      /*
+       * `status.beat_seq` is cumulative since Audio Start — used only for flash / sticky idle
+       * after sequence ends. Preset and sequence loop counts come from `manual_beat_stride` /
+       * `sequence` on each poll.
+       */
+      const beatSeq = Number(status.beat_seq || 0);
+      const endedSeq = prevZoneSequencePlaybackActive && !zoneSeqActive;
+      const startedSeq = !prevZoneSequencePlaybackActive && zoneSeqActive;
+      prevZoneSequencePlaybackActive = zoneSeqActive;
+      if (startedSeq) {
+        headerBeatStickyIdleAfterSeq = false;
+        lastLoggedSequenceBeatFractions = "";
+      }
+      if (endedSeq) {
+        headerBeatStickyIdleAfterSeq = true;
+        clearBeatPhaseTimers();
+        lastBeatSeq = beatSeq;
+      }
+      if (!zoneSeqActive && headerBeatStickyIdleAfterSeq) {
+        if (beatSeq > lastBeatSeq) {
+          lastBeatSeq = beatSeq;
+          logServerBeatConsoleOnPollEdge(status);
+          scheduleBeatPhaseFire(beatSeq, getBeatPhaseDelayMs());
+          headerBeatStickyIdleAfterSeq = false;
+        }
+      } else if (beatSeq > lastBeatSeq) {
+        lastBeatSeq = beatSeq;
+        logServerBeatConsoleOnPollEdge(status);
+        scheduleBeatPhaseFire(beatSeq, getBeatPhaseDelayMs());
+      }
+      const beatFractions = formatSequenceBeatFractionsForLog(status);
+      if (beatFractions) {
+        if (beatFractions !== lastLoggedSequenceBeatFractions) {
+          lastLoggedSequenceBeatFractions = beatFractions;
+        }
+      } else {
+        lastLoggedSequenceBeatFractions = "";
+      }
+      updateBeatReadoutDisplays(status);
     } catch (e) {
       console.warn("audio status poll failed", e);
     }
@@ -151,7 +355,11 @@
     const selected = el("audio-device-select")?.value || "";
     const rawDevice = override !== "" ? override : selected;
     const numeric = rawDevice !== "" && /^-?\d+$/.test(rawDevice) ? Number(rawDevice) : rawDevice;
-    const body = { device: rawDevice === "" ? null : numeric };
+    const body = {
+      device: rawDevice === "" ? null : numeric,
+      device_override: override,
+      device_select: selected,
+    };
     const res = await fetch("/api/audio/start", {
       method: "POST",
       headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" },
@@ -161,10 +369,8 @@
       const data = await res.json().catch(() => ({}));
       throw new Error(data.error || "Failed to start audio detector");
     }
-    writeRestorePrefs(override, selected);
     updateBpmDisplay(null);
     updateHitTypeDisplay("unknown", NaN);
-    updateBeatCounter(0);
     pollTimer = setInterval(pollStatus, 250);
     await pollStatus();
   }
@@ -210,6 +416,7 @@
     const closeBtn = el("audio-close-btn");
     const startBtn = el("audio-start-btn");
     const stopBtn = el("audio-stop-btn");
+    const navResetBtn = el("audio-nav-reset-btn");
     const refreshBtn = el("audio-refresh-btn");
     if (!modal || !openBtn) return;
 
@@ -242,6 +449,9 @@
         await stopAudio();
       });
     }
+    if (navResetBtn) {
+      navResetBtn.addEventListener("click", () => resetAudioTracking());
+    }
     if (refreshBtn) {
       refreshBtn.addEventListener("click", async () => {
         try {
@@ -252,17 +462,49 @@
       });
     }
 
+    const phaseInp = el("audio-beat-phase-ms");
+    if (phaseInp) {
+      phaseInp.addEventListener("change", () => {
+        void persistBeatPhaseMs();
+      });
+      phaseInp.addEventListener("input", () => {
+        void persistBeatPhaseMs();
+      });
+    }
+
+    const bindSync = (node, mode) => {
+      if (!node) return;
+      node.addEventListener("click", async () => {
+        try {
+          await syncSequenceBeatPhase(mode);
+        } catch (e) {
+          console.warn("sequence beat sync failed", e);
+        }
+      });
+    };
+    bindSync(el("audio-top-beat-sync"), "step");
+    bindSync(el("audio-modal-beat-readout"), "step");
+    bindSync(el("audio-sync-pass-btn"), "pass");
+
+    document.addEventListener("keydown", (ev) => {
+      if (ev.defaultPrevented || ev.repeat || isTypingTarget(ev.target)) return;
+      const k = String(ev.key || "").toLowerCase();
+      if (k !== "s") return;
+      ev.preventDefault();
+      const mode = ev.shiftKey ? "pass" : "step";
+      void syncSequenceBeatPhase(mode).catch((e) => console.warn("sequence beat sync failed", e));
+    });
   }
 
   async function resumePollingIfDetectorRunning() {
     try {
-      const res = await fetch("/api/audio/status");
+      const res = await fetch("/api/audio/status", { cache: "no-store" });
       const data = await res.json();
       const status = data?.status || {};
       if (status.running && !pollTimer) {
         pollTimer = setInterval(pollStatus, 250);
         lastBeatSeq = Number(status.beat_seq || 0);
-        updateBeatCounter(lastBeatSeq);
+        prevZoneSequencePlaybackActive = sequencePlaybackActiveFromStatus(status);
         await pollStatus();
       }
     } catch (e) {
@@ -270,30 +512,60 @@
     }
   }
 
-  async function restoreAudioIfNeeded() {
+  /** Apply server-owned audio UI fields from status (device form, beat phase delay). */
-    if (pollTimer) return;
+  function applyServerAudioUiFields(status) {
-    const prefs = readRestorePrefs();
+    if (!status || typeof status !== "object") return;
-    if (!prefs) return;
+    const run = status.audio_run;
-    const ov = el("audio-device-override");
+    if (run && typeof run === "object") {
-    const sel = el("audio-device-select");
+      const ov = el("audio-device-override");
-    if (ov) ov.value = prefs.override || "";
+      const sel = el("audio-device-select");
-    try {
+      if (ov && run.device_override != null) ov.value = String(run.device_override);
-      await refreshDevices();
+      if (sel && run.device_select) sel.value = String(run.device_select);
-    } catch (e) {
-      console.warn("audio restore refresh devices failed", e);
     }
-    if (sel && prefs.select) sel.value = prefs.select;
+    const phaseInp = el("audio-beat-phase-ms");
-    try {
+    if (
-      await startAudio();
+      phaseInp &&
-    } catch (e) {
+      status.beat_phase_ms != null &&
-      console.warn("audio auto-restart failed", e);
+      document.activeElement !== phaseInp
-      clearRestorePrefs();
+    ) {
+      const ms = parseInt(String(status.beat_phase_ms), 10);
+      if (Number.isFinite(ms)) {
+        phaseInp.value = String(Math.min(500, Math.max(0, ms)));
+      }
     }
   }
 
+  async function loadServerAudioUiFields() {
+    try {
+      await refreshDevices();
+    } catch (e) {
+      console.warn("audio device list refresh failed", e);
+    }
+    try {
+      const res = await fetch("/api/audio/status", { cache: "no-store" });
+      const data = await res.json();
+      applyServerAudioUiFields(data?.status || {});
+    } catch (e) {
+      console.warn("audio status load failed", e);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /** Called from sequences.js when server playback starts/stops without audio polling. */
+  window.ledControllerSequencePlaybackChanged = (active) => {
+    updateSequenceSyncControls(!!active);
+    if (active) {
+      setTopBpmVisible(true);
+      return;
+    }
+    if (!pollTimer) {
+      setTopBpmVisible(false);
+      updateSequenceSyncControls(false);
+    }
+  };
+
   document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", async () => {
     bind();
+    await loadServerAudioUiFields();
     await resumePollingIfDetectorRunning();
-    await restoreAudioIfNeeded();
   });
 })();

src/static/bundle_io.js

@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+/** Download/upload JSON bundles for profile, preset, and sequence import/export. */
+
+window.downloadJsonFile = function downloadJsonFile(filename, data) {
+  const text = typeof data === 'string' ? data : JSON.stringify(data, null, 2);
+  const blob = new Blob([text], { type: 'application/json' });
+  const url = URL.createObjectURL(blob);
+  const a = document.createElement('a');
+  a.href = url;
+  a.download = filename || 'bundle.json';
+  document.body.appendChild(a);
+  a.click();
+  a.remove();
+  URL.revokeObjectURL(url);
+};
+
+window.pickJsonFile = function pickJsonFile() {
+  return new Promise((resolve) => {
+    const input = document.createElement('input');
+    input.type = 'file';
+    input.accept = 'application/json,.json';
+    input.style.display = 'none';
+    document.body.appendChild(input);
+    input.addEventListener('change', () => {
+      const file = input.files && input.files[0];
+      input.remove();
+      if (!file) {
+        resolve(null);
+        return;
+      }
+      const reader = new FileReader();
+      reader.onload = () => resolve(reader.result);
+      reader.onerror = () => resolve(null);
+      reader.readAsText(file);
+    });
+    input.click();
+  });
+};
+
+window.parseJsonFileText = function parseJsonFileText(text) {
+  if (text == null || text === '') {
+    return null;
+  }
+  try {
+    return JSON.parse(text);
+  } catch (e) {
+    return null;
+  }
+};

src/static/dev-live-reload.js

@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+/* Polls server build id; full reload when watchfiles restarts Python (new process = new id). */
+(function () {
+  var prev = null;
+  function tick() {
+    fetch('/__dev/build-id', { cache: 'no-store', credentials: 'same-origin' })
+      .then(function (r) {
+        return r.ok ? r.text() : '';
+      })
+      .then(function (id) {
+        id = (id || '').trim();
+        if (!id) return;
+        if (prev === null) {
+          prev = id;
+          return;
+        }
+        if (id !== prev) {
+          prev = id;
+          window.location.reload();
+        }
+      })
+      .catch(function () {});
+  }
+  setInterval(tick, 750);
+  tick();
+})();

src/static/groups.js

@@ -1,8 +1,27 @@
 // Device groups: members (MAC ids) + Wi‑Fi driver defaults; persisted via /groups.
+// Without ``profile_id``, a group is shared across all profiles; with ``profile_id`` it is listed only for that profile.
+
+async function getCurrentProfileIdForGroups() {
+    try {
+        const res = await fetch('/profiles/current', {
+            headers: { Accept: 'application/json' },
+            credentials: 'same-origin',
+        });
+        if (!res.ok) return null;
+        const data = await res.json();
+        const id = data && (data.id || (data.profile && data.profile.id));
+        return id != null ? String(id) : null;
+    } catch {
+        return null;
+    }
+}
 
 async function fetchGroupsMap() {
     try {
-        const response = await fetch('/groups', { headers: { Accept: 'application/json' } });
+        const response = await fetch('/groups', {
+            headers: { Accept: 'application/json' },
+            credentials: 'same-origin',
+        });
         if (!response.ok) return {};
         const data = await response.json();
         return data && typeof data === 'object' ? data : {};
@@ -137,6 +156,14 @@ function refreshEditGroupDebug() {
     }
 }
 
+function syncGroupShareCheckboxFromDoc(g) {
+    const cb = document.getElementById('edit-group-share-all-profiles');
+    if (!cb) return;
+    const raw = g && (g.profile_id != null ? g.profile_id : g.profileId);
+    const scoped = raw != null && String(raw).trim() !== '';
+    cb.checked = !scoped;
+}
+
 function loadWifiFieldsFromGroup(g) {
     const wName = document.getElementById('edit-group-wifi-driver-name');
     const wLeds = document.getElementById('edit-group-wifi-num-leds');
@@ -189,7 +216,10 @@ async function openEditGroupModal(groupId, groupDoc) {
     let g = groupDoc;
     if (!g || typeof g !== 'object') {
         try {
-            const response = await fetch(`/groups/${encodeURIComponent(groupId)}`);
+            const response = await fetch(`/groups/${encodeURIComponent(groupId)}`, {
+                credentials: 'same-origin',
+                headers: { Accept: 'application/json' },
+            });
             if (response.ok) g = await response.json();
         } catch (e) {
             console.error(e);
@@ -217,6 +247,7 @@ async function openEditGroupModal(groupId, groupDoc) {
     });
     renderGroupDevicesEditor(editor, window.__editGroupDeviceRows, dm);
     loadWifiFieldsFromGroup(g);
+    syncGroupShareCheckboxFromDoc(g);
     refreshEditGroupDebug();
     if (modal) modal.classList.add('active');
 }
@@ -259,8 +290,13 @@ function renderGroupsList(groups) {
         const label = document.createElement('span');
         const devs = Array.isArray(g.devices) ? g.devices : [];
         label.textContent = `${g.name || gid} (${devs.length} device${devs.length === 1 ? '' : 's'})`;
-        label.style.flex = '1';
 
+        const meta = document.createElement('div');
+        meta.className = 'muted-text';
+        meta.style.fontSize = '0.8em';
+        const rawPid = g.profile_id != null ? g.profile_id : g.profileId;
+        const scoped = rawPid != null && String(rawPid).trim() !== '';
+        meta.textContent = scoped ? `This profile only (${rawPid})` : 'Shared across profiles';
         const editBtn = document.createElement('button');
         editBtn.className = 'btn btn-secondary btn-small';
         editBtn.textContent = 'Edit';
@@ -326,13 +362,26 @@ function renderGroupsList(groups) {
             }
         });
 
+        const identifyBtn = document.createElement('button');
+        identifyBtn.className = 'btn btn-secondary btn-small';
+        identifyBtn.type = 'button';
+        identifyBtn.textContent = 'Identify';
+        identifyBtn.title =
+            'Identify all devices in this group at once (red blink at 10 Hz)';
+        identifyBtn.addEventListener('click', async () => {
+            await identifyGroupById(gid);
+        });
+
         const delBtn = document.createElement('button');
         delBtn.className = 'btn btn-danger btn-small';
         delBtn.textContent = 'Delete';
         delBtn.addEventListener('click', async () => {
             if (!confirm(`Delete group "${g.name || gid}"? Zones referencing it may need updating.`)) return;
             try {
-                const res = await fetch(`/groups/${encodeURIComponent(gid)}`, { method: 'DELETE' });
+                const res = await fetch(`/groups/${encodeURIComponent(gid)}`, {
+                    method: 'DELETE',
+                    credentials: 'same-origin',
+                });
                 if (res.ok) await loadGroupsModal();
                 else {
                     const data = await res.json().catch(() => ({}));
@@ -344,15 +393,49 @@ function renderGroupsList(groups) {
             }
         });
 
-        row.appendChild(label);
+        const left = document.createElement('div');
+        left.style.flex = '1';
+        left.style.minWidth = '0';
+        left.appendChild(label);
+        left.appendChild(meta);
+        row.appendChild(left);
         row.appendChild(editBtn);
         row.appendChild(brightBtn);
         row.appendChild(applyBtn);
+        row.appendChild(identifyBtn);
         row.appendChild(delBtn);
         container.appendChild(row);
     });
 }
 
+async function identifyGroupById(gid) {
+    if (!gid) return;
+    try {
+        const res = await fetch(`/groups/${encodeURIComponent(gid)}/identify`, {
+            method: 'POST',
+            credentials: 'same-origin',
+            headers: { Accept: 'application/json' },
+        });
+        const data = await res.json().catch(() => ({}));
+        if (!res.ok) {
+            alert(data.error || 'Identify failed');
+            return;
+        }
+        const n = typeof data.sent === 'number' ? data.sent : 0;
+        const errs = Array.isArray(data.errors) ? data.errors : [];
+        const failed = errs.filter((e) => e && e.error).length;
+        let msg = n ? `Identify sent to ${n} device(s).` : 'No devices received identify.';
+        if (failed) {
+            msg += ` ${failed} failed — see console for details.`;
+            console.warn('Group identify errors', errs);
+        }
+        alert(msg);
+    } catch (e) {
+        console.error(e);
+        alert('Identify failed');
+    }
+}
+
 document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
     const groupsBtn = document.getElementById('groups-btn');
     const groupsModal = document.getElementById('groups-modal');
@@ -381,14 +464,29 @@ document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
         });
     }
 
+    const editIdentifyBtn = document.getElementById('edit-group-identify-btn');
+    if (editIdentifyBtn) {
+        editIdentifyBtn.addEventListener('click', async () => {
+            const idInput = document.getElementById('edit-group-id');
+            const gid = idInput && idInput.value;
+            if (!gid) return;
+            await identifyGroupById(gid);
+        });
+    }
+
     const createHandler = async () => {
         const name = newNameInput && newNameInput.value.trim();
         if (!name) return;
+        const profileOnly = document.getElementById('new-group-profile-only');
         try {
             const res = await fetch('/groups', {
                 method: 'POST',
+                credentials: 'same-origin',
                 headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json', Accept: 'application/json' },
-                body: JSON.stringify({ name }),
+                body: JSON.stringify({
+                    name,
+                    profile_scoped: !!(profileOnly && profileOnly.checked),
+                }),
             });
             const data = await res.json().catch(() => ({}));
             if (!res.ok) {
@@ -396,6 +494,7 @@ document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
                 return;
             }
             if (newNameInput) newNameInput.value = '';
+            if (profileOnly) profileOnly.checked = false;
             await loadGroupsModal();
         } catch (e) {
             console.error(e);
@@ -417,9 +516,18 @@ document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
             const { gid, payload } = collectGroupEditPayload();
             if (!gid) return;
 
+            const shareCb = document.getElementById('edit-group-share-all-profiles');
+            if (shareCb && shareCb.checked) {
+                payload.profile_id = null;
+            } else {
+                const pid = await getCurrentProfileIdForGroups();
+                payload.profile_id = pid || null;
+            }
+
             try {
                 const res = await fetch(`/groups/${encodeURIComponent(gid)}`, {
                     method: 'PUT',
+                    credentials: 'same-origin',
                     headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json', Accept: 'application/json' },
                     body: JSON.stringify(payload),
                 });
@@ -449,4 +557,15 @@ document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
     if (editCloseBtn && editModal) {
         editCloseBtn.addEventListener('click', () => editModal.classList.remove('active'));
     }
+
+    window.openDeviceGroupsModal = async () => {
+        const gm = document.getElementById('groups-modal');
+        if (!gm) return;
+        gm.classList.add('active');
+        try {
+            await loadGroupsModal();
+        } catch (e) {
+            console.error('openDeviceGroupsModal', e);
+        }
+    };
 });

src/static/help.js

@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
         return;
       }
       try {
-        const response = await fetch('/settings/settings', {
+        const response = await fetch('/settings', {
           method: 'PUT',
           headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
           body: JSON.stringify({

src/static/led_tool.js

@@ -2,254 +2,21 @@ document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
   const openBtn = document.getElementById('led-tool-btn');
   const modal = document.getElementById('led-tool-modal');
   const closeBtn = document.getElementById('led-tool-close-btn');
-  const refreshPortsBtn = document.getElementById('led-tool-refresh-ports-btn');
+  const iframe = document.getElementById('led-tool-iframe');
-  const form = document.getElementById('led-tool-form');
-  const readBtn = document.getElementById('led-tool-read-btn');
-  const resetBtn = document.getElementById('led-tool-reset-btn');
-  const portSelect = document.getElementById('led-tool-port');
-  const outputEl = document.getElementById('led-tool-output');
-  const messageEl = document.getElementById('led-tool-message');
 
-  if (!openBtn || !modal || !form || !portSelect || !outputEl || !messageEl) {
+  if (!openBtn || !modal || !iframe) {
     return;
   }
 
-  const showMessage = (text, type = 'success') => {
-    messageEl.textContent = text;
-    messageEl.className = `message ${type} show`;
-  };
-
-  const setOutput = (text) => {
-    outputEl.value = text || '';
-  };
-
-  const parseApiResponse = async (response) => {
-    const bodyText = await response.text();
-    let data = null;
-    try {
-      data = bodyText ? JSON.parse(bodyText) : {};
-    } catch (error) {
-      data = { error: bodyText || `HTTP ${response.status}` };
-    }
-    return data;
-  };
-
-  const setFieldValue = (id, value) => {
-    const el = document.getElementById(id);
-    if (!el) return;
-    if (value === undefined || value === null) return;
-    el.value = String(value);
-  };
-
-  const populateFormFromSettings = (settings) => {
-    if (!settings || typeof settings !== 'object') return false;
-    setFieldValue('led-tool-name', settings.name);
-    setFieldValue('led-tool-num-leds', settings.num_leds);
-    setFieldValue('led-tool-led-pin', settings.led_pin);
-    setFieldValue('led-tool-brightness', settings.brightness);
-    setFieldValue('led-tool-transport', settings.transport_type);
-    setFieldValue('led-tool-ssid', settings.ssid);
-    setFieldValue('led-tool-password', settings.password);
-    setFieldValue('led-tool-wifi-channel', settings.wifi_channel);
-    setFieldValue('led-tool-default', settings.default);
-    return true;
-  };
-
-  const loadPorts = async () => {
-    const defaultPort = '/dev/ttyACM0';
-    try {
-      const response = await fetch('/led-tool/ports');
-      const data = await response.json();
-      const previous = portSelect.value;
-      portSelect.innerHTML = '<option value="">Select a serial port</option>';
-
-      for (const port of data.ports || []) {
-        const option = document.createElement('option');
-        option.value = port.device;
-        option.textContent = `${port.device} - ${port.description || 'Unknown'}`;
-        portSelect.appendChild(option);
-      }
-      if (previous) {
-        portSelect.value = previous;
-      } else if ((data.ports || []).some((p) => p.device === defaultPort)) {
-        portSelect.value = defaultPort;
-      } else {
-        const fallback = document.createElement('option');
-        fallback.value = defaultPort;
-        fallback.textContent = `${defaultPort} - default`;
-        portSelect.appendChild(fallback);
-        portSelect.value = defaultPort;
-      }
-
-      if (!data.led_cli_exists) {
-        showMessage('led-tool/cli.py was not found on the host.', 'error');
-      } else if ((data.ports || []).length === 0) {
-        showMessage('No serial ports found.', 'error');
-      } else {
-        showMessage(`Found ${(data.ports || []).length} serial port(s).`, 'success');
-      }
-    } catch (error) {
-      showMessage(`Failed to read serial ports: ${error.message}`, 'error');
-    }
-  };
-
   openBtn.addEventListener('click', () => {
+    iframe.src = '/led-tool/editor';
     modal.classList.add('active');
-    loadPorts();
   });
 
   if (closeBtn) {
     closeBtn.addEventListener('click', () => {
       modal.classList.remove('active');
+      iframe.src = 'about:blank';
     });
   }
-
-  if (refreshPortsBtn) {
-    refreshPortsBtn.addEventListener('click', () => {
-      loadPorts();
-    });
-  }
-
-  if (readBtn) {
-    readBtn.addEventListener('click', async () => {
-      const port = portSelect.value.trim();
-      if (!port) {
-        showMessage('Select a serial port first.', 'error');
-        return;
-      }
-      setOutput('Reading settings from device...');
-      showMessage('Reading settings over USB...', 'success');
-      try {
-        const response = await fetch(`/led-tool/settings?port=${encodeURIComponent(port)}`);
-        const data = await parseApiResponse(response);
-        if (!response.ok) {
-          showMessage(data.error || 'Read failed.', 'error');
-          setOutput(data.error || 'Request failed.');
-          return;
-        }
-        const output = [
-          `exit code: ${data.returncode}`,
-          '',
-          'stdout:',
-          data.stdout || '(none)',
-          '',
-          'stderr:',
-          data.stderr || '(none)',
-        ].join('\n');
-        setOutput(output);
-        if (data.ok) {
-          const populated = populateFormFromSettings(data.settings);
-          if (populated) {
-            showMessage('Settings read and fields populated.', 'success');
-          } else {
-            showMessage('Settings read successfully.', 'success');
-          }
-        } else {
-          showMessage('Read completed with errors. Check output.', 'error');
-        }
-      } catch (error) {
-        showMessage(`Request failed: ${error.message}`, 'error');
-        setOutput(error.message);
-      }
-    });
-  }
-
-  if (resetBtn) {
-    resetBtn.addEventListener('click', async () => {
-      const port = portSelect.value.trim();
-      if (!port) {
-        showMessage('Select a serial port first.', 'error');
-        return;
-      }
-      setOutput('Resetting device and following output...');
-      showMessage('Resetting device over USB...', 'success');
-      try {
-        const response = await fetch('/led-tool/reset', {
-          method: 'POST',
-          headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
-          body: JSON.stringify({ port }),
-        });
-        const data = await parseApiResponse(response);
-        if (!response.ok) {
-          showMessage(data.error || 'Reset failed.', 'error');
-          setOutput(data.error || 'Request failed.');
-          return;
-        }
-        const output = [
-          `exit code: ${data.returncode}`,
-          '',
-          'stdout:',
-          data.stdout || '(none)',
-          '',
-          'stderr:',
-          data.stderr || '(none)',
-        ].join('\n');
-        setOutput(output);
-        if (data.ok) {
-          showMessage('Device reset complete.', 'success');
-        } else {
-          showMessage('Reset completed with errors. Check output.', 'error');
-        }
-      } catch (error) {
-        showMessage(`Request failed: ${error.message}`, 'error');
-        setOutput(error.message);
-      }
-    });
-  }
-
-  form.addEventListener('submit', async (event) => {
-    event.preventDefault();
-    const port = portSelect.value.trim();
-    if (!port) {
-      showMessage('Select a serial port first.', 'error');
-      return;
-    }
-
-    const payload = {
-      port,
-      name: document.getElementById('led-tool-name')?.value?.trim() || '',
-      num_leds: document.getElementById('led-tool-num-leds')?.value?.trim() || '',
-      led_pin: document.getElementById('led-tool-led-pin')?.value?.trim() || '',
-      brightness: document.getElementById('led-tool-brightness')?.value?.trim() || '',
-      transport: document.getElementById('led-tool-transport')?.value?.trim() || '',
-      ssid: document.getElementById('led-tool-ssid')?.value?.trim() || '',
-      password: document.getElementById('led-tool-password')?.value?.trim() || '',
-      wifi_channel: document.getElementById('led-tool-wifi-channel')?.value?.trim() || '',
-      default: document.getElementById('led-tool-default')?.value?.trim() || '',
-    };
-
-    setOutput('Running led-tool command...');
-    showMessage('Running command over USB...', 'success');
-    try {
-      const response = await fetch('/led-tool/settings', {
-        method: 'POST',
-        headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
-        body: JSON.stringify(payload),
-      });
-      const data = await parseApiResponse(response);
-      if (!response.ok) {
-        showMessage(data.error || 'Command failed.', 'error');
-        setOutput(data.error || 'Request failed.');
-        return;
-      }
-      const output = [
-        `exit code: ${data.returncode}`,
-        '',
-        'stdout:',
-        data.stdout || '(none)',
-        '',
-        'stderr:',
-        data.stderr || '(none)',
-      ].join('\n');
-      setOutput(output);
-      if (data.ok) {
-        showMessage('Settings applied via USB.', 'success');
-      } else {
-        showMessage('Command completed with errors. Check output.', 'error');
-      }
-    } catch (error) {
-      showMessage(`Request failed: ${error.message}`, 'error');
-      setOutput(error.message);
-    }
-  });
 });

src/static/numpad.js

@@ -0,0 +1,117 @@
+/**
+ * Bluetooth / USB HID numpad shortcuts (browser focus required).
+ *
+ * Numpad1–9,0     → zone 1–10 (visible zone list order)
+ * NumpadEnter     → sequence beat sync (step), same as S
+ * NumpadDecimal   → sequence beat sync (pass), same as Shift+S
+ * NumpadMultiply  → reset audio detector
+ * NumpadAdd       → brightness +16
+ * NumpadSubtract  → brightness −16
+ * NumpadDivide    → stop zone sequence playback
+ */
+(() => {
+  const BRIGHTNESS_STEP = 16;
+
+  function isTypingTarget(target) {
+    if (!target || typeof target !== "object") return false;
+    const tag = String(target.tagName || "").toLowerCase();
+    return tag === "input" || tag === "textarea" || tag === "select" || target.isContentEditable;
+  }
+
+  function zoneIdsInListOrder() {
+    return [...document.querySelectorAll("#zones-list .zone-button[data-zone-id]")]
+      .map((el) => el.getAttribute("data-zone-id"))
+      .filter((id) => id != null && id !== "");
+  }
+
+  async function selectZoneByListIndex(oneBased) {
+    const order = zoneIdsInListOrder();
+    if (oneBased < 1 || oneBased > order.length) return;
+    const zoneId = order[oneBased - 1];
+    if (window.tabsManager && typeof window.tabsManager.selectZone === "function") {
+      await window.tabsManager.selectZone(zoneId);
+    } else if (typeof selectZone === "function") {
+      await selectZone(zoneId);
+    }
+  }
+
+  async function syncSequenceBeatPhase(mode) {
+    const res = await fetch("/sequences/sync-phase", {
+      method: "POST",
+      headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json", Accept: "application/json" },
+      body: JSON.stringify({ mode: mode || "step" }),
+    });
+    if (!res.ok) {
+      const data = await res.json().catch(() => ({}));
+      throw new Error(data.error || `Sync failed (${res.status})`);
+    }
+  }
+
+  async function resetAudioTracking() {
+    const res = await fetch("/api/audio/reset", {
+      method: "POST",
+      headers: { Accept: "application/json" },
+    });
+    if (!res.ok) {
+      const data = await res.json().catch(() => ({}));
+      throw new Error(data.error || `Reset failed (${res.status})`);
+    }
+  }
+
+  function adjustZoneBrightness(delta) {
+    const zoneId =
+      (window.tabsManager && typeof window.tabsManager.getCurrentTabId === "function"
+        ? window.tabsManager.getCurrentTabId()
+        : null) ||
+      (window.tabsManager && typeof window.tabsManager.getCurrentZoneId === "function"
+        ? window.tabsManager.getCurrentZoneId()
+        : null);
+    if (!zoneId) return;
+    const slider =
+      document.getElementById("header-brightness-slider") ||
+      document.getElementById("menu-brightness-slider");
+    if (!slider) return;
+    const cur = parseInt(slider.value, 10);
+    const base = Number.isFinite(cur) ? cur : 127;
+    const next = Math.max(0, Math.min(255, base + delta));
+    if (String(slider.value) === String(next)) return;
+    slider.value = String(next);
+    slider.dispatchEvent(new Event("input", { bubbles: true }));
+  }
+
+  async function stopSequencePlayback() {
+    if (typeof window.stopZoneSequencePlayback === "function") {
+      await window.stopZoneSequencePlayback(true);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /** @type {Record<string, () => void | Promise<void>>} */
+  const actions = {
+    NumpadEnter: () => syncSequenceBeatPhase("step"),
+    NumpadDecimal: () => syncSequenceBeatPhase("pass"),
+    NumpadMultiply: () => resetAudioTracking(),
+    NumpadAdd: () => adjustZoneBrightness(BRIGHTNESS_STEP),
+    NumpadSubtract: () => adjustZoneBrightness(-BRIGHTNESS_STEP),
+    NumpadDivide: () => stopSequencePlayback(),
+    Numpad1: () => selectZoneByListIndex(1),
+    Numpad2: () => selectZoneByListIndex(2),
+    Numpad3: () => selectZoneByListIndex(3),
+    Numpad4: () => selectZoneByListIndex(4),
+    Numpad5: () => selectZoneByListIndex(5),
+    Numpad6: () => selectZoneByListIndex(6),
+    Numpad7: () => selectZoneByListIndex(7),
+    Numpad8: () => selectZoneByListIndex(8),
+    Numpad9: () => selectZoneByListIndex(9),
+    Numpad0: () => selectZoneByListIndex(10),
+  };
+
+  document.addEventListener("keydown", (ev) => {
+    if (ev.defaultPrevented || ev.repeat || isTypingTarget(ev.target)) return;
+    const code = ev.code;
+    if (!code || !code.startsWith("Numpad")) return;
+    const action = actions[code];
+    if (!action) return;
+    ev.preventDefault();
+    Promise.resolve(action()).catch((e) => console.warn("numpad shortcut failed:", e));
+  });
+})();

src/static/patterns.js

@@ -573,7 +573,12 @@ document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
             n3: coercePresetInt(preset.n3),
             n4: coercePresetInt(preset.n4),
             n5: coercePresetInt(preset.n5),
-            n6: coercePresetInt(preset.n6),
+            n6: (() => {
+              if (preset.mode !== undefined && preset.mode !== null && preset.mode !== '') {
+                return coercePresetInt(preset.mode);
+              }
+              return coercePresetInt(preset.n6);
+            })(),
           };
         });
         if (!Object.keys(wirePresets).length) {

src/static/profiles.js

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", () => {
   const newProfileInput = document.getElementById("new-profile-name");
   const newProfileSeedDjInput = document.getElementById("new-profile-seed-dj");
   const createProfileButton = document.getElementById("create-profile-btn");
+  const importProfileButton = document.getElementById("import-profile-btn");
 
   if (!profilesButton || !profilesModal || !profilesList) {
     return;
@@ -101,6 +102,26 @@ document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", () => {
         }
       });
 
+      const exportButton = document.createElement("button");
+      exportButton.className = "btn btn-secondary btn-small";
+      exportButton.textContent = "Export";
+      exportButton.addEventListener("click", async () => {
+        try {
+          const response = await fetch(`/profiles/${profileId}/export`, {
+            headers: { Accept: "application/json" },
+          });
+          if (!response.ok) {
+            throw new Error("Export failed");
+          }
+          const bundle = await response.json();
+          const safeName = ((profile && profile.name) || profileId).replace(/[^\w.-]+/g, "_");
+          window.downloadJsonFile(`profile-${safeName}.json`, bundle);
+        } catch (error) {
+          console.error("Export profile failed:", error);
+          alert("Failed to export profile.");
+        }
+      });
+
       const cloneButton = document.createElement("button");
       cloneButton.className = "btn btn-secondary btn-small";
       cloneButton.textContent = "Clone";
@@ -177,6 +198,7 @@ document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", () => {
       row.appendChild(label);
       row.appendChild(applyButton);
       if (editMode) {
+        row.appendChild(exportButton);
         row.appendChild(cloneButton);
         row.appendChild(deleteButton);
       }
@@ -276,6 +298,60 @@ document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", () => {
   if (createProfileButton) {
     createProfileButton.addEventListener("click", createProfile);
   }
+
+  const importProfile = async () => {
+    if (!isEditModeActive()) {
+      return;
+    }
+    const text = await window.pickJsonFile();
+    if (!text) {
+      return;
+    }
+    const bundle = window.parseJsonFileText(text);
+    if (!bundle || typeof bundle !== "object") {
+      alert("Invalid JSON file.");
+      return;
+    }
+    const defaultName =
+      (bundle.profile && bundle.profile.name) || "Imported profile";
+    const name = prompt("Profile name for import:", defaultName);
+    if (name === null) {
+      return;
+    }
+    const trimmed = String(name).trim();
+    if (!trimmed) {
+      alert("Profile name cannot be empty.");
+      return;
+    }
+    try {
+      const response = await fetch("/profiles/import", {
+        method: "POST",
+        headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json", Accept: "application/json" },
+        body: JSON.stringify({ bundle, name: trimmed, apply: true }),
+      });
+      if (!response.ok) {
+        const err = await response.json().catch(() => ({}));
+        throw new Error(err.error || "Import failed");
+      }
+      const data = await response.json();
+      const newProfileId = data.id || Object.keys(data).find((k) => k !== "id");
+      if (newProfileId) {
+        await fetch(`/profiles/${newProfileId}/apply`, {
+          method: "POST",
+          headers: { Accept: "application/json" },
+        });
+      }
+      await loadProfiles();
+      await refreshTabsForActiveProfile();
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("Import profile failed:", error);
+      alert(error.message || "Failed to import profile.");
+    }
+  };
+
+  if (importProfileButton) {
+    importProfileButton.addEventListener("click", importProfile);
+  }
   if (newProfileInput) {
     newProfileInput.addEventListener("keypress", (event) => {
       if (event.key === "Enter") {

src/static/style.css

@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ header h1 {
     font-weight: 600;
 }
 
-/* Second header row: BPM, brightness, desktop buttons / mobile menu */
+/* Top header row: BPM, brightness, desktop buttons, mobile menu (above zone tabs) */
 .header-end {
     display: flex;
     align-items: center;
@@ -200,18 +200,55 @@ header h1 {
 .audio-top-indicator {
     display: none;
     align-items: center;
-    gap: 0.4rem;
+    gap: 0.35rem;
-    padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
+    min-width: 9rem;
-    border: 1px solid #4a4a4a;
-    border-radius: 6px;
-    background-color: #1a1a1a;
-    min-width: 6.5rem;
 }
 
 .audio-top-indicator.audio-running {
     display: inline-flex;
 }
 
+.audio-top-indicator .audio-top-beat-sync {
+    flex: 1;
+    min-width: 0;
+}
+
+.audio-top-beat-sync {
+    display: inline-flex;
+    align-items: center;
+    gap: 0.4rem;
+    width: 100%;
+    min-height: 2.25rem;
+    padding: 0.3rem 0.55rem;
+    border: 1px solid #4a4a4a;
+    border-radius: 6px;
+    background-color: #1a1a1a;
+    cursor: pointer;
+    font-family: inherit;
+    text-align: left;
+}
+
+.audio-top-beat-sync:disabled {
+    cursor: default;
+    opacity: 0.85;
+}
+
+.audio-top-beat-sync:not(:disabled):hover {
+    border-color: #6a6a6a;
+    background-color: #2a2a2a;
+}
+
+.audio-top-indicator-extra {
+    font-size: 0.62rem;
+    color: #9e9e9e;
+    line-height: 1.25;
+    text-align: right;
+    max-width: 16rem;
+    white-space: nowrap;
+    overflow: hidden;
+    text-overflow: ellipsis;
+}
+
 .audio-top-indicator-label {
     font-size: 0.72rem;
     color: #bdbdbd;
@@ -226,6 +263,49 @@ header h1 {
     text-align: right;
 }
 
+.audio-top-beat-readout {
+    font-size: 0.75rem;
+    color: #b0bec5;
+    line-height: 1.25;
+    white-space: nowrap;
+    overflow: hidden;
+    text-overflow: ellipsis;
+    flex: 1;
+    min-width: 2rem;
+    text-align: right;
+}
+
+.audio-top-beat-readout:empty {
+    display: none;
+}
+
+.audio-top-beat-readout:not(:empty)::before {
+    content: "·";
+    margin-right: 0.35rem;
+    color: #757575;
+}
+
+.audio-top-bar-phase {
+    font-size: 0.7rem;
+    color: #90a4ae;
+    line-height: 1.25;
+    white-space: nowrap;
+}
+
+.audio-top-bar-phase:empty {
+    display: none;
+}
+
+.audio-top-bar-phase:not(:empty)::before {
+    content: "·";
+    margin-right: 0.35rem;
+    color: #757575;
+}
+
+.audio-top-bar-phase.is-downbeat {
+    color: #ffab91;
+}
+
 .audio-top-indicator-subvalue {
     font-size: 0.75rem;
     color: #9e9e9e;
@@ -233,14 +313,15 @@ header h1 {
     text-align: right;
 }
 
-.audio-top-indicator.flash {
+.audio-top-beat-sync.flash {
     background-color: #ff5252;
     border-color: #ff8a80;
 }
 
-.audio-top-indicator.flash .audio-top-indicator-value,
+.audio-top-beat-sync.flash .audio-top-indicator-value,
-.audio-top-indicator.flash .audio-top-indicator-label,
+.audio-top-beat-sync.flash .audio-top-indicator-label,
-.audio-top-indicator.flash .audio-top-indicator-subvalue {
+.audio-top-beat-sync.flash .audio-top-beat-readout,
+.audio-top-beat-sync.flash .audio-top-beat-readout::before {
     color: #fff;
 }
 
@@ -300,7 +381,7 @@ body.preset-ui-run .edit-mode-only {
 
 .zones-container {
     background-color: transparent;
-    padding: 0.35rem 0 0;
+    padding: 0;
     flex: 0 0 auto;
     width: 100%;
     min-width: 0;
@@ -565,6 +646,39 @@ body.preset-ui-run .edit-mode-only {
     font-weight: 500;
 }
 
+.preset-mode-field {
+    margin-top: 0.75rem;
+    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
+}
+
+.preset-mode-field label {
+    display: block;
+    font-weight: 500;
+    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
+}
+
+.preset-mode-input {
+    display: block;
+    width: 100%;
+    max-width: 100%;
+    box-sizing: border-box;
+    padding: 0.5rem 0.6rem;
+    background-color: #3a3a3a;
+    color: #fff;
+    border: 1px solid #4a4a4a;
+    border-radius: 4px;
+    font-size: 1rem;
+}
+
+.preset-mode-input:focus {
+    outline: none;
+    border-color: #6a9fff;
+}
+
+#preset-editor-modal .preset-mode-field {
+    grid-column: 1 / -1;
+}
+
 .n-input {
     flex: 0 0 var(--n-input-width, 5ch);
     width: var(--n-input-width, 5ch);
@@ -620,7 +734,8 @@ body.preset-ui-run .edit-mode-only {
     overflow-x: hidden;
     display: grid;
     grid-template-columns: repeat(8, minmax(0, 1fr));
-    grid-auto-rows: 5rem;
+    /* min-content height prevents taller tiles (edit actions, wrapping) from overlapping the next row and stealing clicks */
+    grid-auto-rows: minmax(5rem, auto);
     column-gap: 0.3rem;
     row-gap: 0.3rem;
     align-content: start;
@@ -784,6 +899,55 @@ body.preset-ui-run .edit-mode-only {
     border-radius: 6px;
 }
 
+.audio-bpm-row {
+    display: flex;
+    flex-wrap: wrap;
+    align-items: center;
+    gap: 0.75rem;
+}
+
+.audio-bpm-row .audio-bpm-readout {
+    flex: 0 0 auto;
+    min-width: 5rem;
+}
+
+#audio-modal .audio-settings-section {
+    margin-top: 1rem;
+}
+
+#audio-modal .audio-settings-section .audio-modal-beat-readout {
+    display: block;
+    width: 100%;
+    max-width: none;
+}
+
+.audio-modal-beat-readout {
+    flex: 1;
+    min-width: 10rem;
+    min-height: 2.25rem;
+    font-size: 0.85rem;
+    line-height: 1.35;
+    text-align: center;
+    border: 1px solid #4a4a4a;
+    border-radius: 6px;
+    background-color: #252525;
+    padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
+    cursor: pointer;
+    font-family: inherit;
+    color: #b0bec5;
+}
+
+.audio-modal-beat-readout:disabled {
+    cursor: default;
+    opacity: 0.55;
+}
+
+.audio-modal-beat-readout:not(:disabled):hover {
+    border-color: #6a6a6a;
+    background-color: #333;
+    color: #e0e0e0;
+}
+
 .audio-hit-type-readout {
     font-size: 1.1rem;
     font-weight: 600;
@@ -851,17 +1015,43 @@ body.preset-ui-run .edit-mode-only {
     flex-direction: row;
     align-items: stretch;
     min-width: 0;
-    min-height: 0;
+    min-height: 5rem;
 }
 
-.preset-tile-row--run .preset-tile-actions {
+.preset-tile-row-top {
-    display: none;
+    display: flex;
+    flex-direction: row;
+    align-items: stretch;
+    flex: 1;
+    min-width: 0;
+    min-height: 5rem;
 }
 
 .preset-tile-main {
     flex: 1;
     min-width: 0;
     height: 5rem;
+    display: flex;
+    flex-direction: column;
+    justify-content: center;
+    align-items: center;
+    gap: 0.12rem;
+}
+
+.preset-tile-main .preset-tile-groups {
+    font-size: 0.68rem;
+    font-weight: 500;
+    line-height: 1.15;
+    opacity: 0.88;
+    text-align: center;
+    max-width: 100%;
+    padding: 0 0.35rem;
+    box-sizing: border-box;
+    word-break: break-word;
+}
+
+.preset-tile-row--run .preset-tile-actions {
+    display: none;
 }
 
 /* Edit only beside the preset tile in edit mode. */
@@ -890,13 +1080,98 @@ body.preset-ui-run .edit-mode-only {
     white-space: normal;
 }
 
-.ui-mode-toggle--edit {
+.nav-slide-toggle-wrap {
-    background-color: #4a3f8f;
+    display: inline-flex;
-    border: 1px solid #7b6fd6;
+    align-items: center;
+    gap: 0.4rem;
+    flex-shrink: 0;
 }
 
-.ui-mode-toggle--edit:hover {
+.nav-slide-toggle-side-label {
+    font-size: 0.82rem;
+    color: #888;
+    user-select: none;
+    line-height: 1;
+}
+
+.nav-slide-toggle-wrap:not(.nav-slide-toggle-wrap--downbeat) .nav-slide-toggle-side-label--beat,
+.nav-slide-toggle-wrap--downbeat .nav-slide-toggle-side-label--downbeat {
+    color: #e8e8e8;
+    font-weight: 500;
+}
+
+.nav-slide-toggle-switch {
+    position: relative;
+    width: 2.75rem;
+    height: 1.4rem;
+    padding: 0;
+    margin: 0;
+    color: inherit;
+    font: inherit;
+    appearance: none;
+    border: 1px solid #4a4a4a;
+    border-radius: 999px;
+    background-color: #2a2a2a;
+    cursor: pointer;
+    flex-shrink: 0;
+}
+
+.nav-slide-toggle-switch:hover {
+    border-color: #666;
+}
+
+.nav-slide-toggle-switch:focus-visible {
+    outline: 2px solid #7b6fd6;
+    outline-offset: 2px;
+}
+
+.nav-slide-toggle-track {
+    display: block;
+    width: 100%;
+    height: 100%;
+    border-radius: inherit;
+}
+
+.nav-slide-toggle-thumb {
+    position: absolute;
+    top: 50%;
+    left: 2px;
+    width: 1rem;
+    height: 1rem;
+    border-radius: 50%;
+    background-color: #bdbdbd;
+    transform: translateY(-50%);
+    transition: left 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
+}
+
+.nav-slide-toggle-switch.seq-switch-toggle--downbeat {
+    background-color: #4a3f8f;
+    border-color: #7b6fd6;
+}
+
+.nav-slide-toggle-switch.seq-switch-toggle--downbeat:hover {
     background-color: #5a4f9f;
+    border-color: #8b7fe6;
+}
+
+.nav-slide-toggle-switch.seq-switch-toggle--downbeat .nav-slide-toggle-thumb {
+    left: calc(100% - 1rem - 2px);
+    transform: translateY(-50%);
+    background-color: #e8e4ff;
+}
+
+.main-menu-dropdown .nav-slide-toggle-wrap--mobile {
+    display: flex;
+    justify-content: center;
+    align-items: center;
+    gap: 0.35rem;
+    width: 100%;
+    max-width: 100%;
+    box-sizing: border-box;
+    padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem;
+    border-bottom: 1px solid #333;
+    flex-shrink: 1;
+    min-width: 0;
 }
 
 /* Preset select buttons inside the zone grid */
@@ -1030,6 +1305,46 @@ body.preset-ui-run .edit-mode-only {
     display: flex;
 }
 
+/* Stack sequence modals below groups / preset editor so in-modal actions stay visible */
+#sequence-editor-modal.active,
+#sequences-modal.active {
+    z-index: 1040;
+}
+#groups-modal.active,
+#edit-group-modal.active,
+#presets-modal.active {
+    z-index: 1050;
+}
+#preset-editor-modal.active {
+    z-index: 1060;
+}
+
+/* Child / overlay modals: must paint above preset editor (1060) and list modals (1050). */
+#color-palette-modal.active,
+#pattern-editor-modal.active,
+#edit-device-modal.active,
+#edit-zone-modal.active {
+    z-index: 1070;
+}
+
+/* Patterns library (often used next to presets); below preset editor, above sequences. */
+#patterns-modal.active {
+    z-index: 1055;
+}
+
+/* Header / global dialogs */
+#help-modal.active,
+#audio-modal.active,
+#settings-modal.active,
+#led-tool-modal.active {
+    z-index: 1080;
+}
+
+/* JS-appended overlays (e.g. preset “From Palette”, add-preset-to-zone) — must sit above #preset-editor-modal */
+.modal.modal-child-overlay.active {
+    z-index: 1080;
+}
+
 .modal-content {
     background-color: #2e2e2e;
     padding: 2rem;
@@ -1108,13 +1423,43 @@ body.preset-ui-run .edit-mode-only {
         display: none;
     }
 
+    /* Beat/downbeat toggle lives in the mobile menu only */
+    #seq-switch-toggle-wrap {
+        display: none !important;
+    }
+
+    .main-menu-dropdown {
+        max-width: min(16rem, calc(100vw - 1rem));
+    }
+
+    #seq-switch-toggle-wrap-mobile .nav-slide-toggle-side-label {
+        font-size: 0.7rem;
+        flex-shrink: 1;
+        min-width: 0;
+    }
+
+    #seq-switch-toggle-wrap-mobile .nav-slide-toggle-switch.seq-switch-toggle {
+        width: 3.6rem;
+        height: 1.25rem;
+        flex-shrink: 0;
+    }
+
+    #seq-switch-toggle-wrap-mobile .nav-slide-toggle-switch .nav-slide-toggle-thumb {
+        width: 0.9rem;
+        height: 0.9rem;
+    }
+
+    #seq-switch-toggle-wrap-mobile .nav-slide-toggle-switch.seq-switch-toggle--downbeat .nav-slide-toggle-thumb {
+        left: calc(100% - 0.9rem - 2px);
+        transform: translateY(-50%);
+    }
+
     .header-menu-mobile {
         display: flex;
         flex-direction: row;
         align-items: center;
         gap: 0.35rem;
         margin-top: 0;
-        margin-left: 0;
     }
 
     .header-end {
@@ -1124,10 +1469,15 @@ body.preset-ui-run .edit-mode-only {
 
     .header-end .audio-top-indicator {
         min-width: 5rem;
-        padding: 0.2rem 0.45rem;
         flex-shrink: 0;
     }
 
+    .header-end .audio-top-beat-sync {
+        padding: 0.2rem 0.4rem;
+        min-height: 2rem;
+        gap: 0.3rem;
+    }
+
     .btn {
         font-size: 0.8rem;
         padding: 0.4rem 0.7rem;
@@ -1263,6 +1613,22 @@ body.preset-ui-run .edit-mode-only {
     min-width: 8rem;
 }
 
+.zone-content-kind-row {
+    display: flex;
+    flex-wrap: nowrap;
+    align-items: center;
+    gap: 1rem;
+    margin: 0.35rem 0 0.75rem;
+}
+
+.zone-content-kind-row label {
+    display: inline-flex;
+    align-items: center;
+    gap: 0.35rem;
+    margin: 0;
+    white-space: nowrap;
+}
+
 .zone-devices-label {
     display: block;
     margin-top: 0.75rem;
@@ -1500,6 +1866,14 @@ body.preset-ui-run .edit-mode-only {
     }
 }
 
+.sequence-step-drag-handle:active {
+    cursor: grabbing;
+}
+
+.sequence-step-row.dragging {
+    opacity: 0.65;
+}
+
 /* Settings modal */
 #settings-modal .modal-content {
     max-width: 900px;

src/static/zones.js

@@ -1,6 +1,12 @@
 // Zone management JavaScript
 let currentZoneId = null;
 let brightnessSendTimeout = null;
+/**
+ * When true, the next `loadZoneContent` skips `sendZoneBrightness` (run/edit toggle: same zone, UI only).
+ */
+let suppressZoneContentDriverSideEffects = false;
+/** First successful `loadZoneContent` after open: skip hardware brightness push (read-only hydration). */
+let isFirstZoneContentHydration = true;
 
 function clamp255(n) {
     const v = parseInt(n, 10);
@@ -150,7 +156,10 @@ async function fetchDevicesMap() {
 
 async function fetchGroupsMap() {
     try {
-        const response = await fetch("/groups", { headers: { Accept: "application/json" } });
+        const response = await fetch("/groups", {
+            headers: { Accept: "application/json" },
+            credentials: "same-origin",
+        });
         if (!response.ok) return {};
         const data = await response.json();
         return data && typeof data === "object" ? data : {};
@@ -162,7 +171,7 @@ async function fetchGroupsMap() {
 
 /**
  * Resolve registry names + MACs for a zone document (``group_ids`` expands groups;
- * otherwise legacy ``names``).
+ * otherwise ``names`` only).
  */
 async function computeZoneTargets(zone) {
     const dm = await fetchDevicesMap();
@@ -202,6 +211,147 @@ async function computeZoneTargets(zone) {
     };
 }
 
+/** Tab device list for sequences: zone ``group_ids`` first, else legacy ``names`` only. */
+async function computeZoneNamesTargets(zone) {
+    const gids = Array.isArray(zone && zone.group_ids)
+        ? zone.group_ids.map((x) => String(x).trim()).filter((x) => x.length > 0)
+        : [];
+    if (gids.length > 0) {
+        const t = await resolveTargetsFromGroupIds(gids);
+        return {
+            names: Array.isArray(t.names) ? t.names : [],
+            macs: Array.isArray(t.macs) ? [...new Set(t.macs.filter(Boolean))] : [],
+        };
+    }
+    const dm = await fetchDevicesMap();
+    const zoneNames = Array.isArray(zone && zone.names) ? zone.names : [];
+    const rows = namesToRows(zoneNames, dm);
+    return {
+        names: rowsToNames(rows),
+        macs: [...new Set(rows.map((r) => r.mac).filter(Boolean))],
+    };
+}
+
+function normalizeDeviceMac(raw) {
+    return String(raw || "")
+        .trim()
+        .toLowerCase()
+        .replace(/:/g, "")
+        .replace(/-/g, "");
+}
+
+/** Flat preset ids on a zone document (grid or flat). */
+function tabPresetIdsInZoneDoc(zoneDoc) {
+    let ids = [];
+    if (Array.isArray(zoneDoc && zoneDoc.presets_flat)) {
+        ids = zoneDoc.presets_flat.slice();
+    } else if (Array.isArray(zoneDoc && zoneDoc.presets)) {
+        if (zoneDoc.presets.length && typeof zoneDoc.presets[0] === "string") {
+            ids = zoneDoc.presets.slice();
+        } else if (zoneDoc.presets.length && Array.isArray(zoneDoc.presets[0])) {
+            ids = zoneDoc.presets.flat();
+        }
+    }
+    return (ids || []).filter(Boolean);
+}
+
+/** Group ids used for standalone presets on this zone: zone ``group_ids`` only. */
+function effectiveGroupIdsForZonePreset(zoneDoc) {
+    return Array.isArray(zoneDoc && zoneDoc.group_ids)
+        ? zoneDoc.group_ids.map((x) => String(x).trim()).filter((x) => x.length > 0)
+        : [];
+}
+
+/** Resolve device names + MACs from a list of group ids (same rules as zone group expansion). */
+async function resolveTargetsFromGroupIds(groupIds) {
+    const dm = await fetchDevicesMap();
+    const gids = Array.isArray(groupIds)
+        ? groupIds.map((x) => String(x).trim()).filter((x) => x.length > 0)
+        : [];
+    if (!gids.length) {
+        return { names: [], macs: [] };
+    }
+    const gm = await fetchGroupsMap();
+    const seen = new Set();
+    const names = [];
+    const macs = [];
+    for (const gid of gids) {
+        const g = gm[gid];
+        if (!g || !Array.isArray(g.devices)) continue;
+        for (const raw of g.devices) {
+            const m = normalizeDeviceMac(raw);
+            if (m.length !== 12) continue;
+            if (seen.has(m)) continue;
+            seen.add(m);
+            const d = dm[m];
+            const n = d && String((d.name || "").trim()) ? String(d.name).trim() : m;
+            names.push(n);
+            macs.push(m);
+        }
+    }
+    return { names, macs };
+}
+
+/** Device names for standalone presets: zone ``group_ids``, or all devices on the tab (``names``). */
+async function resolveDeviceNamesForZonePreset(zoneDoc, presetId) {
+    void presetId;
+    const gids = effectiveGroupIdsForZonePreset(zoneDoc);
+    if (gids.length) {
+        const t = await resolveTargetsFromGroupIds(gids);
+        if (t.names.length) return t.names;
+    }
+    const zt = await computeZoneTargets(zoneDoc);
+    return Array.isArray(zt.names) ? zt.names.slice() : [];
+}
+
+/** Union of devices targeted by standalone presets on the zone (same as zone preset targeting). */
+async function computeZonePresetUnionTargets(zoneDoc) {
+    return await computeZoneTargets(zoneDoc);
+}
+
+/**
+ * Device names for one sequence step. Empty stepGroupIds => all zone tab devices (``names`` only).
+ * Otherwise: lane groups intersected with that tab device list (not zone ``group_ids``).
+ */
+async function resolveSequenceStepDeviceNames(zone, stepGroupIds) {
+    const zoneT = await computeZoneNamesTargets(zone);
+    const names = Array.isArray(zoneT.names) ? zoneT.names : [];
+    const macs = Array.isArray(zoneT.macs) ? zoneT.macs : [];
+    const gids = Array.isArray(stepGroupIds)
+        ? stepGroupIds.map((x) => String(x).trim()).filter((x) => x.length > 0)
+        : [];
+    if (!gids.length) {
+        return names.slice();
+    }
+    const zoneMacSet = new Set(
+        macs.map((m) => normalizeDeviceMac(m)).filter((m) => m.length === 12),
+    );
+    const zoneNameByMac = new Map();
+    for (let i = 0; i < macs.length; i++) {
+        const m = normalizeDeviceMac(macs[i]);
+        if (m.length === 12 && !zoneNameByMac.has(m)) {
+            zoneNameByMac.set(m, names[i] || m);
+        }
+    }
+    const gm = await fetchGroupsMap();
+    const stepMacs = new Set();
+    for (const gid of gids) {
+        const g = gm[gid];
+        if (!g || !Array.isArray(g.devices)) continue;
+        for (const raw of g.devices) {
+            const m = normalizeDeviceMac(raw);
+            if (m.length !== 12 || !zoneMacSet.has(m)) continue;
+            stepMacs.add(m);
+        }
+    }
+    const out = [];
+    for (const m of stepMacs) {
+        const n = zoneNameByMac.get(m);
+        if (n) out.push(n);
+    }
+    return out;
+}
+
 async function resolveZoneDeviceMacsFromZoneData(zone) {
     const t = await computeZoneTargets(zone);
     return t.macs;
@@ -250,67 +400,6 @@ function rowsToNames(rows) {
     return (rows || []).map((r) => String(r.name || "").trim()).filter((n) => n.length > 0);
 }
 
-function renderZoneDevicesEditor(containerEl, rows, devicesMap) {
-    if (!containerEl) return;
-    containerEl.innerHTML = "";
-    const entries = Object.entries(devicesMap || {}).sort(([a], [b]) => a.localeCompare(b));
-
-    rows.forEach((row, idx) => {
-        const div = document.createElement("div");
-        div.className = "zone-device-row profiles-row";
-        const label = document.createElement("span");
-        label.className = "zone-device-row-label";
-        const strong = document.createElement("strong");
-        strong.textContent = row.name || "—";
-        label.appendChild(strong);
-        label.appendChild(document.createTextNode(" "));
-        const sub = document.createElement("span");
-        sub.className = "muted-text";
-        sub.textContent = row.mac ? row.mac : "(not in registry)";
-        label.appendChild(sub);
-
-        const rm = document.createElement("button");
-        rm.type = "button";
-        rm.className = "btn btn-danger btn-small";
-        rm.textContent = "Remove";
-        rm.addEventListener("click", () => {
-            rows.splice(idx, 1);
-            renderZoneDevicesEditor(containerEl, rows, devicesMap);
-        });
-        div.appendChild(label);
-        div.appendChild(rm);
-        containerEl.appendChild(div);
-    });
-
-    const macsInRows = new Set(rows.map((r) => r.mac).filter(Boolean));
-    const addWrap = document.createElement("div");
-    addWrap.className = "zone-devices-add profiles-actions";
-    const sel = document.createElement("select");
-    sel.className = "zone-device-add-select";
-    sel.appendChild(new Option("Add device…", ""));
-    entries.forEach(([mac, d]) => {
-        if (macsInRows.has(mac)) return;
-        const labelName = d && d.name ? String(d.name).trim() : "";
-        const optLabel = labelName ? `${labelName} — ${mac}` : mac;
-        sel.appendChild(new Option(optLabel, mac));
-    });
-    const addBtn = document.createElement("button");
-    addBtn.type = "button";
-    addBtn.className = "btn btn-primary btn-small";
-    addBtn.textContent = "Add";
-    addBtn.addEventListener("click", () => {
-        const mac = sel.value;
-        if (!mac || !devicesMap[mac]) return;
-        const n = String((devicesMap[mac].name || "").trim() || mac);
-        rows.push({ mac, name: n });
-        sel.value = "";
-        renderZoneDevicesEditor(containerEl, rows, devicesMap);
-    });
-    addWrap.appendChild(sel);
-    addWrap.appendChild(addBtn);
-    containerEl.appendChild(addWrap);
-}
-
 function renderZoneGroupsEditor(containerEl, rows, groupsMap) {
     if (!containerEl) return;
     containerEl.innerHTML = "";
@@ -372,13 +461,6 @@ function renderZoneGroupsEditor(containerEl, rows, groupsMap) {
     containerEl.appendChild(addWrap);
 }
 
-/** Default group for a new zone (empty if no groups exist yet). */
-async function defaultGroupIdsForNewTab() {
-    const gm = await fetchGroupsMap();
-    const ids = Object.keys(gm || {}).sort((a, b) => parseInt(a, 10) - parseInt(b, 10));
-    return ids.length ? [ids[0]] : [];
-}
-
 /** Read zone device names from the presets section (JSON attr preferred; legacy comma list fallback). */
 function parseTabDeviceNames(section) {
     if (!section) return [];
@@ -408,6 +490,83 @@ function escapeHtmlAttr(s) {
         .replace(/</g, "&lt;");
 }
 
+/** @returns {null | 'presets' | 'sequences'} */
+function normalizeZoneContentKind(zoneDoc) {
+    const k = zoneDoc && zoneDoc.content_kind;
+    if (k === 'presets' || k === 'sequences') return k;
+    return null;
+}
+
+/** Display/save kind when ``content_kind`` is missing (legacy rows). */
+function effectiveZoneContentKind(zoneDoc) {
+    const explicit = normalizeZoneContentKind(zoneDoc);
+    if (explicit) return explicit;
+    const seqIds = Array.isArray(zoneDoc && zoneDoc.sequence_ids)
+        ? zoneDoc.sequence_ids.filter(Boolean)
+        : [];
+    const presetIds = tabPresetIdsInZoneDoc(zoneDoc || {});
+    if (seqIds.length > 0 && presetIds.length === 0) return 'sequences';
+    return 'presets';
+}
+
+/** @returns {'presets' | 'sequences'} */
+function editModalContentKindSelected() {
+    const radio = document.querySelector('input[name="edit-zone-content-kind"]:checked');
+    return radio && radio.value === 'sequences' ? 'sequences' : 'presets';
+}
+
+function activeZoneContentKind(zoneDoc, zoneId) {
+    const modal = document.getElementById('edit-zone-modal');
+    const editingId = document.getElementById('edit-zone-id')?.value;
+    if (
+        modal &&
+        modal.classList.contains('active') &&
+        zoneId != null &&
+        zoneId !== '' &&
+        String(editingId) === String(zoneId)
+    ) {
+        return editModalContentKindSelected();
+    }
+    return effectiveZoneContentKind(zoneDoc);
+}
+
+/** True when the zone row has an explicit presets vs sequences type (not legacy inferred). */
+function zoneHasExplicitContentKind(zoneDoc) {
+    return normalizeZoneContentKind(zoneDoc) !== null;
+}
+
+/** @returns {boolean} */
+function zoneAllowsPresets(zoneDoc, zoneId) {
+    void zoneId;
+    if (!zoneHasExplicitContentKind(zoneDoc)) return true;
+    return effectiveZoneContentKind(zoneDoc) === 'presets';
+}
+
+/** @returns {boolean} */
+function zoneAllowsSequences(zoneDoc, zoneId) {
+    void zoneId;
+    if (!zoneHasExplicitContentKind(zoneDoc)) return true;
+    return effectiveZoneContentKind(zoneDoc) === 'sequences';
+}
+
+function applyZoneContentKindEditModal(kind) {
+    const presetsBlock = document.getElementById('edit-zone-block-presets');
+    const groupsBlock = document.getElementById('edit-zone-block-groups');
+    const seqBlock = document.getElementById('edit-zone-block-sequences');
+    const vis = (el, show) => {
+        if (el) el.style.display = show ? '' : 'none';
+    };
+    const k = kind === 'sequences' ? 'sequences' : 'presets';
+    vis(groupsBlock, true);
+    vis(presetsBlock, k === 'presets');
+    vis(seqBlock, k === 'sequences');
+}
+
+window.normalizeZoneContentKind = normalizeZoneContentKind;
+window.effectiveZoneContentKind = effectiveZoneContentKind;
+window.zoneAllowsPresets = zoneAllowsPresets;
+window.zoneAllowsSequences = zoneAllowsSequences;
+
 // Load tabs list
 async function loadZones() {
     try {
@@ -465,13 +624,13 @@ function renderZonesList(tabs, tabOrder, currentZoneId) {
         const zone = tabs[zoneId];
         if (zone) {
             const activeClass = zoneId === currentZoneId ? 'active' : '';
-            const tabName = zone.name || `Zone ${zoneId}`;
+            const disp = zone.name || `Zone ${zoneId}`;
             html += `
                 <button class="zone-button ${activeClass}" 
                         data-zone-id="${zoneId}"
                         title="${editMode ? 'Click to select, right-click to edit' : 'Click to select'}"
                         onclick="selectZone('${zoneId}')">
-                    ${tabName}
+                    ${escapeHtmlAttr(disp)}
                 </button>
             `;
         }
@@ -511,9 +670,10 @@ function renderZonesListModal(tabs, tabOrder, currentZoneId) {
         row.dataset.zoneId = String(zoneId);
 
         const label = document.createElement("span");
-        label.textContent = (zone && zone.name) || zoneId;
+        const disp = zone.name || `Zone ${zoneId}`;
+        label.textContent = disp;
         if (String(zoneId) === String(currentZoneId)) {
-            label.textContent = `✓ ${label.textContent}`;
+            label.textContent = `✓ ${disp}`;
             label.style.fontWeight = "bold";
             label.style.color = "#FFD700";
         }
@@ -735,8 +895,14 @@ async function loadZoneContent(zoneId) {
             ? Math.max(0, Math.min(255, Math.round(zoneBrightness)))
             : 255;
         applyBrightnessSliders(normalizedBrightness);
-        // Apply this zone's saved brightness when switching zones.
+        const initialHydration = isFirstZoneContentHydration;
-        sendZoneBrightness(zoneId, normalizedBrightness);
+        if (isFirstZoneContentHydration) {
+            isFirstZoneContentHydration = false;
+        }
+        if (!suppressZoneContentDriverSideEffects && !initialHydration) {
+            // Apply this zone's saved brightness when switching zones (not initial page load or UI-only strip refresh).
+            sendZoneBrightness(zoneId, normalizedBrightness);
+        }
         
         // Trigger presets loading if the function exists
         if (typeof renderTabPresets === 'function') {
@@ -857,17 +1023,7 @@ async function sendProfilePresets() {
 }
 
 function tabPresetIdsInOrder(tabData) {
-    let ids = [];
+    return tabPresetIdsInZoneDoc(tabData);
-    if (Array.isArray(tabData.presets_flat)) {
-        ids = tabData.presets_flat.slice();
-    } else if (Array.isArray(tabData.presets)) {
-        if (tabData.presets.length && typeof tabData.presets[0] === "string") {
-            ids = tabData.presets.slice();
-        } else if (tabData.presets.length && Array.isArray(tabData.presets[0])) {
-            ids = tabData.presets.flat();
-        }
-    }
-    return (ids || []).filter(Boolean);
 }
 
 // Presets already on the zone (remove) and presets available to add (select).
@@ -888,6 +1044,12 @@ async function refreshEditTabPresetsUi(zoneId) {
             return;
         }
         const tabData = await tabRes.json();
+        if (!zoneAllowsPresets(tabData, zoneId)) {
+            currentEl.innerHTML =
+                '<span class="muted-text">This zone is for sequences only. Presets are hidden.</span>';
+            addEl.innerHTML = '<span class="muted-text">—</span>';
+            return;
+        }
         const inTabIds = tabPresetIdsInOrder(tabData);
         const inTabSet = new Set(inTabIds.map((id) => String(id)));
 
@@ -911,8 +1073,12 @@ async function refreshEditTabPresetsUi(zoneId) {
             for (const presetId of inTabIds) {
                 const preset = allPresets[presetId] || {};
                 const name = preset.name || presetId;
-                const row = makeRow();
+                const block = document.createElement("div");
+                block.style.cssText =
+                    "border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);border-radius:6px;padding:0.5rem 0.65rem;margin-bottom:0.65rem;";
+                const top = makeRow();
                 const label = document.createElement("span");
+                label.style.fontWeight = "600";
                 label.textContent = name;
                 const removeBtn = document.createElement("button");
                 removeBtn.type = "button";
@@ -924,9 +1090,11 @@ async function refreshEditTabPresetsUi(zoneId) {
                     await window.removePresetFromTab(zoneId, presetId);
                     await refreshEditTabPresetsUi(zoneId);
                 });
-                row.appendChild(label);
+                top.appendChild(label);
-                row.appendChild(removeBtn);
+                top.appendChild(removeBtn);
-                currentEl.appendChild(row);
+                block.appendChild(top);
+
+                currentEl.appendChild(block);
             }
         }
 
@@ -987,7 +1155,6 @@ async function openEditZoneModal(zoneId, zone) {
     const modal = document.getElementById("edit-zone-modal");
     const idInput = document.getElementById("edit-zone-id");
     const nameInput = document.getElementById("edit-zone-name");
-    const editor = document.getElementById("edit-zone-devices-editor");
 
     let tabData = zone;
     if (!tabData || typeof tabData !== "object" || tabData.error) {
@@ -1005,6 +1172,7 @@ async function openEditZoneModal(zoneId, zone) {
     if (idInput) idInput.value = zoneId;
     if (nameInput) nameInput.value = tabData.name || "";
 
+    const groupsEditor = document.getElementById("edit-zone-groups-editor");
     const groupsMap = await fetchGroupsMap();
     const rawGids = Array.isArray(tabData.group_ids) ? tabData.group_ids : [];
     window.__editTabGroupRows = rawGids.map((gid) => {
@@ -1012,27 +1180,56 @@ async function openEditZoneModal(zoneId, zone) {
         const g = groupsMap[id];
         return { id, name: g && g.name ? String(g.name).trim() : id };
     });
-    renderZoneGroupsEditor(editor, window.__editTabGroupRows, groupsMap);
+    renderZoneGroupsEditor(groupsEditor, window.__editTabGroupRows, groupsMap);
+
+    const kind = effectiveZoneContentKind(tabData);
+    document.querySelectorAll('input[name="edit-zone-content-kind"]').forEach((radio) => {
+        radio.checked = radio.value === kind;
+    });
 
     if (modal) modal.classList.add("active");
+    applyZoneContentKindEditModal(kind);
     await refreshEditTabPresetsUi(zoneId);
+    if (typeof window.refreshEditTabSequencesUi === "function") {
+        await window.refreshEditTabSequencesUi(zoneId);
+    }
 }
 
-// Update an existing zone
+// Update an existing zone (name, group list; devices come from groups only).
-async function updateZone(zoneId, name, groupIds) {
+async function updateZone(zoneId, name, groupRows, contentKind) {
     try {
-        const gids = Array.isArray(groupIds)
+        const gids = Array.isArray(groupRows)
-            ? groupIds.map((x) => String(x).trim()).filter((x) => x.length > 0)
+            ? groupRows.map((r) => String(r.id || "").trim()).filter((x) => x.length > 0)
             : [];
+        const ck =
+            contentKind === 'sequences' || contentKind === 'presets' ? contentKind : 'presets';
+        let existing = {};
+        try {
+            const cur = await fetch(`/zones/${encodeURIComponent(zoneId)}`, {
+                headers: { Accept: 'application/json' },
+            });
+            if (cur.ok) {
+                const j = await cur.json();
+                if (j && typeof j === 'object') existing = j;
+            }
+        } catch (_) {
+            /* use empty existing */
+        }
         const response = await fetch(`/zones/${zoneId}`, {
             method: 'PUT',
             headers: {
                 'Content-Type': 'application/json'
             },
             body: JSON.stringify({
+                ...existing,
                 name: name,
-                group_ids: gids,
                 names: [],
+                group_ids: gids,
+                preset_group_ids:
+                    existing.preset_group_ids && typeof existing.preset_group_ids === 'object'
+                        ? existing.preset_group_ids
+                        : {},
+                content_kind: ck,
             })
         });
         
@@ -1055,12 +1252,11 @@ async function updateZone(zoneId, name, groupIds) {
     }
 }
 
-// Create a new zone
+// Create a new zone (add devices in Edit zone). ``contentKind`` is ``'presets'`` | ``'sequences'``.
-async function createZone(name, groupIds) {
+async function createZone(name, contentKind) {
     try {
-        const gids = Array.isArray(groupIds)
+        const ck =
-            ? groupIds.map((x) => String(x).trim()).filter((x) => x.length > 0)
+            contentKind === 'sequences' || contentKind === 'presets' ? contentKind : 'presets';
-            : [];
         const response = await fetch('/zones', {
             method: 'POST',
             headers: {
@@ -1068,8 +1264,9 @@ async function createZone(name, groupIds) {
             },
             body: JSON.stringify({
                 name: name,
-                group_ids: gids,
                 names: [],
+                group_ids: [],
+                content_kind: ck,
             })
         });
         
@@ -1150,8 +1347,12 @@ document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
         const name = newTabNameInput.value.trim();
 
         if (name) {
-            const groupIds = await defaultGroupIdsForNewTab();
+            const kindRadio = document.querySelector(
-            await createZone(name, groupIds);
+                'input[name="new-zone-content-kind"]:checked',
+            );
+            const contentKind =
+                kindRadio && kindRadio.value === 'sequences' ? 'sequences' : 'presets';
+            await createZone(name, contentKind);
             if (newTabNameInput) newTabNameInput.value = "";
         }
     };
@@ -1168,6 +1369,18 @@ document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
         });
     }
     
+    document.querySelectorAll('input[name="edit-zone-content-kind"]').forEach((radio) => {
+        radio.addEventListener('change', async () => {
+            applyZoneContentKindEditModal(editModalContentKindSelected());
+            const zoneId = document.getElementById('edit-zone-id')?.value;
+            if (!zoneId) return;
+            await refreshEditTabPresetsUi(zoneId);
+            if (typeof window.refreshEditTabSequencesUi === 'function') {
+                await window.refreshEditTabSequencesUi(zoneId);
+            }
+        });
+    });
+
     // Set up edit zone form
     const editZoneForm = document.getElementById('edit-zone-form');
     if (editZoneForm) {
@@ -1178,15 +1391,10 @@ document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
 
             const zoneId = idInput ? idInput.value : null;
             const name = nameInput ? nameInput.value.trim() : "";
-            const rows = window.__editTabGroupRows || [];
+            const groupRows = window.__editTabGroupRows || [];
-            const groupIds = rows.map((r) => r.id).filter(Boolean);
 
             if (zoneId && name) {
-                if (groupIds.length === 0) {
+                await updateZone(zoneId, name, groupRows, editModalContentKindSelected());
-                    alert("Add at least one device group.");
-                    return;
-                }
-                await updateZone(zoneId, name, groupIds);
                 editZoneForm.reset();
             }
         });
@@ -1220,9 +1428,14 @@ document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
     // When run/edit mode toggles, refresh tabs UI so edit actions show/hide immediately.
     document.querySelectorAll('.ui-mode-toggle').forEach((btn) => {
         btn.addEventListener('click', async () => {
-            await loadZones();
+            suppressZoneContentDriverSideEffects = true;
-            if (zonesModal && zonesModal.classList.contains("active")) {
+            try {
-                await loadZonesModal();
+                await loadZones();
+                if (zonesModal && zonesModal.classList.contains("active")) {
+                    await loadZonesModal();
+                }
+            } finally {
+                suppressZoneContentDriverSideEffects = false;
             }
         });
     });
@@ -1240,6 +1453,14 @@ window.zonesManager = {
     resolveZoneDeviceMacsFromZoneData,
     resolveTabDeviceMacs: resolveZoneDeviceMacs,
     getCurrentZoneId: () => currentZoneId,
+    computeZoneTargets,
+    computeZoneNamesTargets,
+    computeZonePresetUnionTargets,
+    effectiveGroupIdsForZonePreset,
+    resolveDeviceNamesForZonePreset,
+    resolveSequenceStepDeviceNames,
+    fetchGroupsMap,
+    renderZoneGroupsEditor,
 };
 window.tabsManager = window.zonesManager;
 window.tabsManager.getCurrentTabId = () => currentZoneId;

src/templates/index.html

@@ -9,16 +9,21 @@
 <body>
     <div class="app-container">
         <header>
-            <div class="zones-container">
-                <div id="zones-list">
-                    Loading zones...
-                </div>
-            </div>
             <div class="header-end">
-                <div id="audio-top-indicator" class="audio-top-indicator" title="Live audio BPM">
+                <div class="nav-slide-toggle-wrap seq-switch-toggle-wrap edit-mode-only" id="seq-switch-toggle-wrap">
-                    <span class="audio-top-indicator-label">BPM</span>
+                    <span class="nav-slide-toggle-side-label nav-slide-toggle-side-label--beat">Beat</span>
-                    <span id="audio-top-bpm-value" class="audio-top-indicator-value">--</span>
+                    <button type="button" role="switch" class="nav-slide-toggle-switch seq-switch-toggle" id="seq-switch-toggle" aria-pressed="false" aria-label="Switch sequence on beat" title="When starting a sequence: wait for beat or downbeat">
-                    <span id="audio-top-beat-count" class="audio-top-indicator-subvalue">#0</span>
+                        <span class="nav-slide-toggle-track" aria-hidden="true"><span class="nav-slide-toggle-thumb"></span></span>
+                    </button>
+                    <span class="nav-slide-toggle-side-label nav-slide-toggle-side-label--downbeat">Downbeat</span>
+                </div>
+                <div id="audio-top-indicator" class="audio-top-indicator">
+                    <button type="button" id="audio-top-beat-sync" class="audio-top-beat-sync" disabled title="Sync step to music (S)">
+                        <span class="audio-top-indicator-label">BPM</span>
+                        <span id="audio-top-bpm-value" class="audio-top-indicator-value">--</span>
+                        <span id="audio-top-beat-readout" class="audio-top-beat-readout" aria-live="polite"></span>
+                        <span id="audio-top-bar-phase" class="audio-top-bar-phase" aria-live="polite" title="Bar phase (beat in bar)"></span>
+                    </button>
                 </div>
                 <div class="header-actions">
                 <div class="header-brightness-control">
@@ -30,17 +35,26 @@
                 <button class="btn btn-secondary edit-mode-only" id="groups-btn">Groups</button>
                 <button class="btn btn-secondary edit-mode-only" id="zones-btn">Zones</button>
                 <button class="btn btn-secondary edit-mode-only" id="presets-btn">Presets</button>
+                <button class="btn btn-secondary edit-mode-only" id="sequences-btn">Sequences</button>
                 <button class="btn btn-secondary edit-mode-only" id="patterns-btn">Patterns</button>
                 <button class="btn btn-secondary edit-mode-only" id="color-palette-btn">Colour Palette</button>
                 <button class="btn btn-secondary edit-mode-only" id="send-profile-presets-btn">Send Presets</button>
                 <button class="btn btn-secondary edit-mode-only" id="led-tool-btn">LED Tool</button>
                 <button class="btn btn-secondary" id="audio-btn">Audio</button>
+                <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary" id="audio-nav-reset-btn" hidden title="Clear stuck BPM / beat tracking">Reset detector</button>
                 <button class="btn btn-secondary" id="help-btn">Help</button>
                 <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary ui-mode-toggle" id="ui-mode-toggle" aria-pressed="false" title="Switch preset strip mode — label is the mode you will switch to">Edit mode</button>
                 </div>
                 <div class="header-menu-mobile">
                 <button class="btn btn-secondary" id="main-menu-btn">Menu</button>
                 <div id="main-menu-dropdown" class="main-menu-dropdown">
+                    <div class="nav-slide-toggle-wrap nav-slide-toggle-wrap--mobile seq-switch-toggle-wrap" id="seq-switch-toggle-wrap-mobile">
+                        <span class="nav-slide-toggle-side-label nav-slide-toggle-side-label--beat">Beat</span>
+                        <button type="button" role="switch" class="nav-slide-toggle-switch seq-switch-toggle" id="seq-switch-toggle-mobile" aria-pressed="false" aria-label="Switch sequence on beat" title="Beat or downbeat">
+                            <span class="nav-slide-toggle-track" aria-hidden="true"><span class="nav-slide-toggle-thumb"></span></span>
+                        </button>
+                        <span class="nav-slide-toggle-side-label nav-slide-toggle-side-label--downbeat">Downbeat</span>
+                    </div>
                     <button type="button" class="ui-mode-toggle" id="ui-mode-toggle-mobile" aria-pressed="false">Edit mode</button>
                     <div class="menu-brightness-control">
                         <label for="menu-brightness-slider">Brightness</label>
@@ -51,15 +65,22 @@
                     <button type="button" class="edit-mode-only" data-target="groups-btn">Groups</button>
                     <button type="button" class="edit-mode-only" data-target="zones-btn">Tabs</button>
                     <button type="button" class="edit-mode-only" data-target="presets-btn">Presets</button>
+                    <button type="button" class="edit-mode-only" data-target="sequences-btn">Sequences</button>
                     <button type="button" class="edit-mode-only" data-target="patterns-btn">Patterns</button>
                     <button type="button" class="edit-mode-only" data-target="color-palette-btn">Colour Palette</button>
                     <button type="button" class="edit-mode-only" data-target="send-profile-presets-btn">Send Presets</button>
                     <button type="button" class="edit-mode-only" data-target="led-tool-btn">LED Tool</button>
                     <button type="button" data-target="audio-btn">Audio</button>
+                    <button type="button" id="audio-nav-reset-mobile" data-target="audio-nav-reset-btn" hidden>Reset detector</button>
                     <button type="button" data-target="help-btn">Help</button>
                 </div>
                 </div>
             </div>
+            <div class="zones-container">
+                <div id="zones-list">
+                    Loading zones...
+                </div>
+            </div>
         </header>
 
         <div class="main-content">
@@ -79,6 +100,10 @@
                 <input type="text" id="new-zone-name" placeholder="Zone name">
                 <button class="btn btn-primary" id="create-zone-btn">Create</button>
             </div>
+            <div class="zone-content-kind-row muted-text">
+                <label><input type="radio" name="new-zone-content-kind" value="presets" checked> Presets</label>
+                <label><input type="radio" name="new-zone-content-kind" value="sequences"> Sequences</label>
+            </div>
             <div id="zones-list-modal" class="profiles-list"></div>
             <div class="modal-actions">
                 <button class="btn btn-secondary" id="zones-close-btn">Close</button>
@@ -92,18 +117,32 @@
             <h2>Edit Zone</h2>
             <form id="edit-zone-form">
                 <input type="hidden" id="edit-zone-id">
-                <div class="modal-actions" style="margin-bottom: 1rem;">
-                    <button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary">Save</button>
-                    <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary" onclick="document.getElementById('edit-zone-modal').classList.remove('active')">Close</button>
-                </div>
                 <label>Zone Name:</label>
                 <input type="text" id="edit-zone-name" placeholder="Enter zone name" required>
-                <label class="zone-devices-label">Device groups in this zone</label>
+                <div class="zone-content-kind-row muted-text">
-                <div id="edit-zone-devices-editor" class="zone-devices-editor"></div>
+                    <label><input type="radio" name="edit-zone-content-kind" value="presets" checked> Presets</label>
+                    <label><input type="radio" name="edit-zone-content-kind" value="sequences"> Sequences</label>
+                </div>
+                <div id="edit-zone-block-groups">
+                <label class="zone-devices-label">Device groups on this zone</label>
+                <div id="edit-zone-groups-editor" class="zone-devices-editor"></div>
+                </div>
+                <div id="edit-zone-block-presets">
                 <label class="zone-presets-section-label">Presets on this zone</label>
                 <div id="edit-zone-presets-current" class="profiles-list edit-zone-presets-scroll"></div>
                 <label class="zone-presets-section-label">Add presets to this zone</label>
                 <div id="edit-zone-presets-list" class="profiles-list edit-zone-presets-scroll"></div>
+                </div>
+                <div id="edit-zone-block-sequences">
+                <label class="zone-presets-section-label">Sequences on this zone</label>
+                <div id="edit-zone-sequences-current" class="profiles-list edit-zone-presets-scroll"></div>
+                <label class="zone-presets-section-label">Add a sequence to this zone</label>
+                <div id="edit-zone-sequences-list" class="profiles-list edit-zone-presets-scroll"></div>
+                </div>
+                <div class="modal-actions">
+                    <button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary">Save</button>
+                    <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary" onclick="document.getElementById('edit-zone-modal').classList.remove('active')">Close</button>
+                </div>
             </form>
         </div>
     </div>
@@ -115,6 +154,7 @@
             <div class="profiles-actions">
                 <input type="text" id="new-profile-name" placeholder="Profile name">
                 <button class="btn btn-primary" id="create-profile-btn">Create</button>
+                <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary" id="import-profile-btn">Import</button>
             </div>
             <div class="form-group" style="margin-top: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 0;">
                 <label style="display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 0;">
@@ -140,13 +180,16 @@
         </div>
     </div>
 
-    <!-- Device groups: members + Wi‑Fi driver defaults (zones reference groups) -->
+    <!-- Device groups: members + Wi‑Fi driver defaults (zones reference groups for presets) -->
     <div id="groups-modal" class="modal">
         <div class="modal-content">
             <h2>Device groups</h2>
-            <p class="muted-text" style="margin-top:0;">Assign drivers to a group, set Wi‑Fi defaults once per group, then attach groups to zones.</p>
+            <p class="muted-text" style="margin-top:0;">Assign drivers to a group, set Wi‑Fi defaults once per group, then attach groups to a zone for standalone presets (sequences use each lane’s groups only). By default new groups are <strong>shared</strong> across all profiles; tick “this profile only” to hide a group from other profiles.</p>
             <div class="profiles-actions zone-modal-create-row">
                 <input type="text" id="new-group-name" placeholder="Group name">
+                <label class="muted-text" style="display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:0.35rem;white-space:nowrap;">
+                    <input type="checkbox" id="new-group-profile-only"> This profile only
+                </label>
                 <button class="btn btn-primary" id="create-group-btn">Create</button>
             </div>
             <div id="groups-list-modal" class="profiles-list"></div>
@@ -161,14 +204,18 @@
             <h2>Edit device group</h2>
             <form id="edit-group-form">
                 <input type="hidden" id="edit-group-id">
-                <div class="modal-actions" style="margin-bottom: 1rem;">
-                    <button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary">Save</button>
-                    <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary" id="edit-group-close-btn">Cancel</button>
-                </div>
                 <label for="edit-group-name">Group name</label>
                 <input type="text" id="edit-group-name" required autocomplete="off">
+                <label class="muted-text" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:0.5rem;margin-top:0.5rem;">
+                    <input type="checkbox" id="edit-group-share-all-profiles" style="margin-top:0.2rem;">
+                    <span>Share with all profiles (untick to keep this group on the <strong>current profile only</strong>)</span>
+                </label>
                 <label class="zone-devices-label">Devices in this group</label>
                 <div id="edit-group-devices-editor" class="zone-devices-editor"></div>
+                <div class="profiles-actions" style="margin-top: 0.5rem;">
+                    <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary btn-small" id="edit-group-identify-btn">Identify devices in group</button>
+                </div>
+                <p class="muted-text" style="margin-top:0.25rem;">Runs identify on every driver in the group at the same time so they blink together.</p>
                 <label for="edit-group-output-brightness" style="margin-top:0.75rem;display:block;">Group output brightness (0–255)</label>
                 <div class="profiles-actions" style="align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;">
                     <input type="range" id="edit-group-output-brightness" min="0" max="255" value="255" style="flex:1;">
@@ -197,6 +244,10 @@
                 <label for="edit-group-debug" style="margin-top:1rem;display:block;">Debug</label>
                 <small class="muted-text" style="display:block;margin-bottom:0.35rem;">Stored row and the JSON preview for <strong>Save</strong> (updates as you edit).</small>
                 <textarea id="edit-group-debug" rows="8" readonly spellcheck="false" style="width:100%;font-family:monospace;resize:vertical;"></textarea>
+                <div class="modal-actions">
+                    <button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary">Save</button>
+                    <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary" id="edit-group-close-btn">Cancel</button>
+                </div>
             </form>
         </div>
     </div>
@@ -271,6 +322,7 @@
             <h2>Presets</h2>
             <div class="modal-actions">
                 <button class="btn btn-primary" id="preset-add-btn">Add</button>
+                <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary" id="import-preset-btn">Import</button>
                 <button class="btn btn-danger" id="preset-clear-device-btn">Clear Device Presets</button>
             </div>
             <div id="presets-list" class="profiles-list"></div>
@@ -280,6 +332,54 @@
         </div>
     </div>
 
+    <!-- Sequences Modal -->
+    <div id="sequences-modal" class="modal">
+        <div class="modal-content">
+            <h2>Sequences</h2>
+            <div class="modal-actions">
+                <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary" id="sequence-add-btn">Add</button>
+                <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary" id="import-sequence-btn">Import</button>
+                <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary" id="sequences-open-presets-btn">Presets</button>
+            </div>
+            <div id="sequences-list" class="profiles-list"></div>
+            <div class="modal-actions">
+                <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary" id="sequences-close-btn">Close</button>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    </div>
+
+    <!-- Sequence Editor Modal -->
+    <div id="sequence-editor-modal" class="modal">
+        <div class="modal-content">
+            <h2>Sequence</h2>
+            <div class="preset-editor-field">
+                <label for="sequence-editor-name">Name</label>
+                <input type="text" id="sequence-editor-name" placeholder="Sequence name" style="width:100%;max-width:24rem;">
+            </div>
+            <div id="sequence-editor-beats-panel" style="margin:0 0 0.75rem 0;">
+                <p class="muted-text" style="font-size:0.85em;margin:0 0 0.5rem 0;">
+                    Each step runs for the number of <strong>beats</strong> you set on that step.
+                    When the header <strong>Audio</strong> detector is running, real beats advance the sequence.
+                    When it is stopped, the server uses <strong>simulated</strong> beats at the BPM below.
+                </p>
+                <label for="sequence-editor-simulated-bpm" style="display:block;margin-bottom:0.25rem;">Simulated BPM (when audio is off)</label>
+                <input type="number" id="sequence-editor-simulated-bpm" min="30" max="300" value="120" style="width:6rem;" title="Used only while the audio detector is stopped">
+                <p id="sequence-editor-bpm-live" class="muted-text" style="font-size:0.85em;margin:0.5rem 0 0 0;">—</p>
+                <label style="display:block;margin-top:0.65rem;">
+                    <input type="checkbox" id="sequence-editor-loop" checked>
+                    Loop sequence (restart from the first step after the last)
+                </label>
+            </div>
+            <div id="sequence-editor-lanes"></div>
+            <div class="modal-actions preset-editor-modal-actions">
+                <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary btn-small" id="sequence-editor-add-lane-btn">Add lane</button>
+                <button type="button" class="btn btn-danger" id="sequence-editor-delete-btn">Delete</button>
+                <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary" id="sequence-editor-save-btn">Save</button>
+                <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary" id="sequence-editor-close-btn">Close</button>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    </div>
+
     <!-- Preset Editor Modal -->
     <div id="preset-editor-modal" class="modal">
         <div class="modal-content">
@@ -309,6 +409,7 @@
                     <label for="preset-background-input">Background</label>
                     <div class="profiles-actions" style="gap: 0.4rem;">
                         <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary btn-small" id="preset-background-btn" title="Choose background colour">#000000</button>
+                        <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary btn-small" id="preset-background-from-palette-btn">From Palette</button>
                         <input type="color" id="preset-background-input" value="#000000" title="Background colour used in patterns with background support" style="position:absolute;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;width:1px;height:1px;">
                     </div>
                 </div>
@@ -321,10 +422,20 @@
                 <p id="preset-manual-mode-hint" class="muted-text" style="display: none; margin-top: 0.35rem; font-size: 0.85em;"></p>
                 <div id="preset-manual-beat-n-wrap" class="preset-editor-field" style="display: none; margin-top: 0.5rem;">
                     <label for="preset-manual-beat-n-input">Audio beat: every</label>
-                    <input type="number" id="preset-manual-beat-n-input" min="1" max="64" value="1" style="width: 4rem;" title="Controller only; not sent to pattern logic">
+                    <input type="number" id="preset-manual-beat-n-input" min="1" max="64" value="1" style="width: 4rem;" title="Controller only; not sent to pattern logic" autocomplete="off">
                     <span class="muted-text" style="font-size: 0.85em;">beats (this app only)</span>
                 </div>
             </div>
+            <div class="preset-editor-field" id="preset-reverse-group" hidden>
+                <label for="preset-reverse-input" style="display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0.5rem;margin-bottom:0;">
+                    <input type="checkbox" id="preset-reverse-input">
+                    Reverse direction (strip installed upside down)
+                </label>
+            </div>
+            <div class="preset-editor-field preset-mode-field" id="preset-mode-group" hidden>
+                <label for="preset-mode-input" id="preset-mode-label">Mode</label>
+                <select id="preset-mode-input" class="preset-mode-input"></select>
+            </div>
             <div class="n-params-grid">
                 <div class="n-param-group">
                     <label for="preset-n1-input" id="preset-n1-label">n1:</label>
@@ -533,16 +644,47 @@
             </div>
             <div class="form-group">
                 <label>Current BPM</label>
-                <div id="audio-bpm-value" class="audio-bpm-readout">--</div>
+                <div class="audio-bpm-row">
+                    <div id="audio-bpm-value" class="audio-bpm-readout">--</div>
+                </div>
             </div>
             <div class="form-group">
                 <label>Detected hit type</label>
                 <div id="audio-hit-type-value" class="audio-hit-type-readout">unknown</div>
             </div>
+            <div class="form-group">
+                <label>Bar phase</label>
+                <div class="audio-bpm-row">
+                    <div id="audio-bar-phase-value" class="audio-bpm-readout" title="Beat in bar (kick hints downbeat)">--</div>
+                </div>
+                <small class="muted-text">Bar uses kick-heavy hits (default 4/4). Tap <strong>Sync</strong> on a downbeat to lock bar phase.</small>
+            </div>
             <div class="form-group">
                 <label>Flash on beat</label>
                 <div id="audio-beat-flash" class="audio-beat-flash" aria-hidden="true"></div>
             </div>
+
+            <div class="settings-section audio-settings-section">
+                <h3>Audio settings</h3>
+                <div class="form-group">
+                    <label for="audio-beat-phase-ms">Beat phase shift (ms)</label>
+                    <input type="number" id="audio-beat-phase-ms" min="0" max="500" step="5" value="0" style="width:6rem;">
+                    <small class="muted-text">Delays beat flashes so they line up with what you hear (saved on the controller).</small>
+                </div>
+                <div class="form-group">
+                    <label>Beat sync</label>
+                    <button type="button" id="audio-modal-beat-readout" class="audio-modal-beat-readout muted-text" disabled title="Sync step to music (S)" aria-live="polite"></button>
+                    <small class="muted-text">While a sequence is playing, tap the BPM/beat button in the header on a downbeat to align the step counter. Shortcut: <kbd>S</kbd>.</small>
+                </div>
+                <div class="form-group">
+                    <label>Sequence alignment</label>
+                    <div class="profiles-actions" style="flex-wrap: wrap;">
+                        <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary" id="audio-sync-pass-btn">Restart pass</button>
+                    </div>
+                    <small class="muted-text"><strong>Restart pass</strong> jumps to step 1 of the sequence (<kbd>Shift+S</kbd>). Use <strong>Reset detector</strong> in the header (while audio is running) to clear stuck BPM/beat tracking without stopping audio.</small>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+
             <div class="modal-actions">
                 <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary" id="audio-start-btn">Start</button>
                 <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary" id="audio-stop-btn">Stop</button>
@@ -623,79 +765,14 @@
         </div>
     </div>
 
-    <!-- LED Tool Modal -->
+    <!-- LED Tool Modal (led-tool/static settings editor) -->
     <div id="led-tool-modal" class="modal">
-        <div class="modal-content">
+        <div class="modal-content" style="max-width: 960px; width: 95vw;">
-            <h2>LED Tool (USB)</h2>
+            <div class="modal-actions" style="margin-bottom: 0.5rem;">
-            <p class="muted-text" style="margin-top: 0;">Configure a driver connected over USB using <code>led-tool</code>.</p>
+                <h2 style="margin: 0; flex: 1;">LED Tool — device settings</h2>
-            <div id="led-tool-message" class="message" style="margin-bottom: 0.75rem;"></div>
+                <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary" id="led-tool-close-btn">Close</button>
-            <form id="led-tool-form">
+            </div>
-                <div class="form-group">
+            <iframe id="led-tool-iframe" title="LED device settings editor" src="about:blank" allow="serial" style="width:100%;height:min(75vh,720px);border:1px solid #4a4a4a;border-radius:4px;background:#0b1020;"></iframe>
-                    <label for="led-tool-port">Serial port</label>
-                    <div class="profiles-actions" style="gap: 0.5rem;">
-                        <select id="led-tool-port" required style="flex:1;">
-                            <option value="">Select a serial port</option>
-                        </select>
-                        <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary" id="led-tool-refresh-ports-btn">Refresh</button>
-                    </div>
-                </div>
-
-                <div class="form-group">
-                    <label for="led-tool-name">Name</label>
-                    <input type="text" id="led-tool-name" placeholder="led-abcdef123456">
-                </div>
-                <div class="profiles-actions">
-                    <div class="preset-editor-field">
-                        <label for="led-tool-num-leds">Num LEDs</label>
-                        <input type="number" id="led-tool-num-leds" min="1" max="5000" placeholder="60">
-                    </div>
-                    <div class="preset-editor-field">
-                        <label for="led-tool-led-pin">LED pin</label>
-                        <input type="number" id="led-tool-led-pin" min="0" max="48" placeholder="4">
-                    </div>
-                </div>
-                <div class="profiles-actions">
-                    <div class="preset-editor-field">
-                        <label for="led-tool-brightness">Brightness</label>
-                        <input type="number" id="led-tool-brightness" min="0" max="255" placeholder="255">
-                    </div>
-                    <div class="preset-editor-field">
-                        <label for="led-tool-wifi-channel">WiFi channel</label>
-                        <input type="number" id="led-tool-wifi-channel" min="1" max="11" placeholder="6">
-                    </div>
-                </div>
-                <div class="profiles-actions">
-                    <div class="preset-editor-field">
-                        <label for="led-tool-transport">Transport</label>
-                        <select id="led-tool-transport">
-                            <option value="">(no change)</option>
-                            <option value="espnow">espnow</option>
-                            <option value="wifi">wifi</option>
-                        </select>
-                    </div>
-                    <div class="preset-editor-field">
-                        <label for="led-tool-default">Default preset</label>
-                        <input type="text" id="led-tool-default" placeholder="on">
-                    </div>
-                </div>
-                <div class="form-group">
-                    <label for="led-tool-ssid">SSID</label>
-                    <input type="text" id="led-tool-ssid" placeholder="Your WiFi SSID">
-                </div>
-                <div class="form-group">
-                    <label for="led-tool-password">WiFi password</label>
-                    <input type="password" id="led-tool-password" placeholder="WiFi password">
-                </div>
-
-                <div class="modal-actions">
-                    <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary" id="led-tool-read-btn">Read</button>
-                    <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary" id="led-tool-reset-btn">Reset</button>
-                    <button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary">Apply via USB</button>
-                    <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary" id="led-tool-close-btn">Close</button>
-                </div>
-            </form>
-            <label for="led-tool-output" style="margin-top:0.5rem; display:block;">Command output</label>
-            <textarea id="led-tool-output" rows="12" readonly style="width:100%; font-family:monospace; resize:vertical;"></textarea>
         </div>
     </div>
 
@@ -705,11 +782,14 @@
     <script src="/static/help.js"></script>
     <script src="/static/led_tool.js"></script>
     <script src="/static/color_palette.js"></script>
+    <script src="/static/bundle_io.js"></script>
     <script src="/static/profiles.js"></script>
     <script src="/static/zone_palette.js"></script>
     <script src="/static/patterns.js"></script>
     <script src="/static/presets.js"></script>
+    <script src="/static/sequences.js"></script>
     <script src="/static/devices.js"></script>
     <script src="/static/audio.js"></script>
+    <script src="/static/numpad.js"></script>
 </body>
 </html>

src/templates/settings.html

@@ -261,7 +261,7 @@
                 return;
             }
             try {
-                const response = await fetch('/settings/settings', {
+                const response = await fetch('/settings', {
                     method: 'PUT',
                     headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
                     body: JSON.stringify({ wifi_channel: wifiChannel }),

src/util/audio_detector.py

@@ -4,6 +4,12 @@ import os
 import queue
 import threading
 import time
+from typing import Any
+
+
+_HOLDOVER_BPM_MIN = 30.0
+_HOLDOVER_BPM_MAX = 300.0
+_HOLDOVER_MAX_S = 300.0
 
 
 class AudioBeatDetector:
@@ -13,6 +19,11 @@ class AudioBeatDetector:
         self._stream = None
         self._running = False
         self._stop_event = threading.Event()
+        self._runtime = None
+        self._pending_reset = False
+        self._holdover_thread: threading.Thread | None = None
+        self._holdover_stop = threading.Event()
+        self._holdover_active = False
         self._status = {
             "running": False,
             "bpm": None,
@@ -20,6 +31,11 @@ class AudioBeatDetector:
             "beat_seq": 0,
             "beat_type": "unknown",
             "beat_type_confidence": 0.0,
+            "bar_beat": 1,
+            "beats_per_bar": 4,
+            "is_downbeat": False,
+            "phase_confidence": 0.0,
+            "bar_phase_readout": "1/4",
             "error": None,
             "device": None,
         }
@@ -100,6 +116,11 @@ class AudioBeatDetector:
                     "beat_seq": 0,
                     "beat_type": "unknown",
                     "beat_type_confidence": 0.0,
+                    "bar_beat": 1,
+                    "beats_per_bar": 4,
+                    "is_downbeat": False,
+                    "phase_confidence": 0.0,
+                    "bar_phase_readout": "1/4",
                     "error": None,
                     "device": device,
                 }
@@ -111,6 +132,7 @@ class AudioBeatDetector:
             self._thread.start()
 
     def stop(self):
+        self._stop_bpm_holdover()
         with self._lock:
             self._stop_event.set()
             t = self._thread
@@ -139,11 +161,159 @@ class AudioBeatDetector:
             self._running = False
             self._thread = None
             self._stream = None
+            self._pending_reset = False
             self._status["running"] = False
 
     def status(self):
         with self._lock:
-            return dict(self._status)
+            st = dict(self._status)
+            holdover = self._holdover_active
+        last = st.get("last_beat_ts")
+        if st.get("running") and last is not None and not holdover:
+            try:
+                if (time.time() - float(last)) > 4.0:
+                    st["bpm"] = None
+            except (TypeError, ValueError):
+                pass
+        return st
+
+    def _apply_tracking_reset_status(self) -> None:
+        """Refresh published status after a tracking reset (lock must be held)."""
+        bpb = max(1, int(self._status.get("beats_per_bar") or 4))
+        self._status.update(
+            {
+                "running": True,
+                "beat_type": "unknown",
+                "beat_type_confidence": 0.0,
+                "bar_beat": 1,
+                "is_downbeat": True,
+                "phase_confidence": 0.0,
+                "bar_phase_readout": f"1/{bpb}",
+            }
+        )
+
+    def _clamp_holdover_bpm(self, bpm: Any) -> float | None:
+        try:
+            v = float(bpm)
+        except (TypeError, ValueError):
+            return None
+        if not (_HOLDOVER_BPM_MIN <= v <= _HOLDOVER_BPM_MAX):
+            return None
+        return v
+
+    def _holdover_interval_s(self, bpm: float) -> float:
+        return 60.0 / max(_HOLDOVER_BPM_MIN, min(_HOLDOVER_BPM_MAX, float(bpm)))
+
+    def _stop_bpm_holdover(self) -> None:
+        with self._lock:
+            self._holdover_active = False
+        self._holdover_stop.set()
+        t = self._holdover_thread
+        if t and t.is_alive() and t is not threading.current_thread():
+            t.join(timeout=2.0)
+        with self._lock:
+            if self._holdover_thread is t:
+                self._holdover_thread = None
+
+    def _advance_holdover_bar_phase_locked(self) -> dict:
+        """Advance bar phase for one synthetic beat (lock must be held)."""
+        bpb = max(1, int(self._status.get("beats_per_bar") or 4))
+        prev = int(self._status.get("bar_beat") or 1)
+        bar_beat = (prev % bpb) + 1
+        is_downbeat = bar_beat == 1
+        bar_readout = f"{bar_beat}/{bpb}"
+        self._status["bar_beat"] = bar_beat
+        self._status["is_downbeat"] = is_downbeat
+        self._status["bar_phase_readout"] = bar_readout
+        return {
+            "bar_beat": bar_beat,
+            "beats_per_bar": bpb,
+            "is_downbeat": is_downbeat,
+            "bar_phase_readout": bar_readout,
+        }
+
+    def _emit_holdover_beat(self, bpm: float) -> None:
+        now = time.time()
+        with self._lock:
+            if not self._running or not self._holdover_active:
+                return
+            self._advance_holdover_bar_phase_locked()
+            self._status["last_beat_ts"] = now
+            self._status["bpm"] = float(bpm)
+            self._status["beat_type"] = "holdover"
+            self._status["beat_type_confidence"] = 0.0
+            self._status["beat_seq"] = int(self._status.get("beat_seq", 0)) + 1
+        try:
+            from util import sequence_playback as seq_pb
+
+            seq_pb.push_thread_beat()
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"[audio] holdover beat queue: {e}")
+
+    def _holdover_loop(self, bpm: float, started_at: float) -> None:
+        interval = self._holdover_interval_s(bpm)
+        while not self._holdover_stop.is_set():
+            with self._lock:
+                if not self._running or not self._holdover_active:
+                    return
+                if (time.time() - started_at) > _HOLDOVER_MAX_S:
+                    self._holdover_active = False
+                    return
+                last = self._status.get("last_beat_ts")
+            if last is not None:
+                try:
+                    delay = max(0.02, float(last) + interval - time.time())
+                except (TypeError, ValueError):
+                    delay = interval
+            else:
+                delay = interval
+            if self._holdover_stop.wait(delay):
+                return
+            self._emit_holdover_beat(bpm)
+
+    def _start_bpm_holdover(self, bpm: float) -> None:
+        bpm_v = self._clamp_holdover_bpm(bpm)
+        if bpm_v is None:
+            return
+        self._stop_bpm_holdover()
+        self._holdover_stop.clear()
+        started_at = time.time()
+        with self._lock:
+            self._holdover_active = True
+            self._holdover_thread = threading.Thread(
+                target=self._holdover_loop,
+                args=(bpm_v, started_at),
+                name="audio-bpm-holdover",
+                daemon=True,
+            )
+            t = self._holdover_thread
+        t.start()
+
+    def _process_pending_reset(self, runtime) -> None:
+        """Run ``reset_state`` on the audio thread (safe for aubio tempo)."""
+        with self._lock:
+            if not self._pending_reset:
+                return
+            self._pending_reset = False
+        try:
+            runtime.reset_state()
+            with self._lock:
+                self._apply_tracking_reset_status()
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"[audio] pending reset: {e}")
+
+    def reset_tracking(self) -> bool:
+        """Clear detector tempo history without stopping the input stream."""
+        holdover_bpm = None
+        with self._lock:
+            if not self._running or self._runtime is None:
+                return False
+            holdover_bpm = self._clamp_holdover_bpm(self._status.get("bpm"))
+            self._pending_reset = True
+            self._apply_tracking_reset_status()
+        if holdover_bpm is not None:
+            self._start_bpm_holdover(holdover_bpm)
+        return True
 
     def _set_error(self, msg):
         print(f"[audio] {msg}")
@@ -152,7 +322,28 @@ class AudioBeatDetector:
             self._status["running"] = False
             self._running = False
 
-    def _record_beat(self, bpm, beat_type="unknown", beat_type_confidence=0.0):
+    def anchor_bar_phase(self) -> bool:
+        """Mark the current moment as bar beat 1 (downbeat), e.g. after manual sync."""
+        with self._lock:
+            rt = self._runtime
+        if rt is None:
+            return False
+        try:
+            rt.anchor_bar_phase(time.time())
+            with self._lock:
+                self._status["bar_beat"] = 1
+                self._status["is_downbeat"] = True
+                self._status["bar_phase_readout"] = f"1/{int(self._status.get('beats_per_bar') or 4)}"
+                self._status["phase_confidence"] = max(
+                    float(self._status.get("phase_confidence") or 0.0), 0.85
+                )
+            return True
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"[audio] anchor_bar_phase: {e}")
+            return False
+
+    def _record_beat(self, bpm, beat_type="unknown", beat_type_confidence=0.0, **phase_fields):
+        self._stop_bpm_holdover()
         now = time.time()
         with self._lock:
             self._status["last_beat_ts"] = now
@@ -160,12 +351,22 @@ class AudioBeatDetector:
             self._status["beat_type"] = beat_type
             self._status["beat_type_confidence"] = float(beat_type_confidence or 0.0)
             self._status["beat_seq"] = int(self._status.get("beat_seq", 0)) + 1
+            if phase_fields.get("bar_beat") is not None:
+                self._status["bar_beat"] = int(phase_fields["bar_beat"])
+            if phase_fields.get("beats_per_bar") is not None:
+                self._status["beats_per_bar"] = int(phase_fields["beats_per_bar"])
+            if phase_fields.get("is_downbeat") is not None:
+                self._status["is_downbeat"] = bool(phase_fields["is_downbeat"])
+            if phase_fields.get("phase_confidence") is not None:
+                self._status["phase_confidence"] = float(phase_fields["phase_confidence"])
+            if phase_fields.get("bar_phase_readout"):
+                self._status["bar_phase_readout"] = str(phase_fields["bar_phase_readout"])
         try:
-            from util.beat_driver_route import notify_beat_detected
+            from util import sequence_playback as seq_pb
 
-            notify_beat_detected()
+            seq_pb.push_thread_beat()
         except Exception as e:
-            print(f"[audio] beat driver route: {e}")
+            print(f"[audio] sequence beat queue: {e}")
 
     def _run_loop(self, device):
         try:
@@ -210,15 +411,17 @@ class AudioBeatDetector:
                 flux_weight=0.3,
                 threshold_multiplier=1.35,
                 ema_alpha=0.08,
-                min_ioi_ms=85.0,
+                min_ioi_ms=100.0,
                 bpm_window=8,
                 post_url="",
                 aubio_method="default",
-                aubio_threshold=0.12,
+                aubio_threshold=0.14,
-                silence_gate_db=-58.0,
+                beats_per_bar=4,
             )
             runtime = beat_mod.BeatDetectRuntime(args)
             runtime.setup(sample_rate=sample_rate)
+            with self._lock:
+                self._runtime = runtime
             hop_size = runtime.frame_size
 
             audio_q = queue.Queue(maxsize=64)
@@ -243,10 +446,12 @@ class AudioBeatDetector:
             stream.start()
             try:
                 while not self._stop_event.is_set():
+                    self._process_pending_reset(runtime)
                     try:
                         frame = audio_q.get(timeout=0.1)
                     except queue.Empty:
                         continue
+                    self._process_pending_reset(runtime)
                     if frame.shape[0] != hop_size:
                         if frame.shape[0] > hop_size:
                             frame = frame[:hop_size]
@@ -260,6 +465,11 @@ class AudioBeatDetector:
                         bpm,
                         beat_type=event.get("beat_type", "unknown"),
                         beat_type_confidence=event.get("beat_type_confidence", 0.0),
+                        bar_beat=event.get("bar_beat"),
+                        beats_per_bar=event.get("beats_per_bar"),
+                        is_downbeat=event.get("is_downbeat"),
+                        phase_confidence=event.get("phase_confidence"),
+                        bar_phase_readout=event.get("bar_phase_readout"),
                     )
             finally:
                 try:
@@ -280,3 +490,45 @@ class AudioBeatDetector:
             with self._lock:
                 self._running = False
                 self._status["running"] = False
+                self._runtime = None
+
+
+# Set from ``main`` so sequence playback can tell real audio from simulated beats.
+_shared_beat_detector = None
+
+
+def set_shared_beat_detector(det):
+    global _shared_beat_detector
+    _shared_beat_detector = det
+
+
+def shared_beat_detector_running():
+    d = _shared_beat_detector
+    if d is None:
+        return False
+    try:
+        return bool(d.status().get("running"))
+    except Exception:
+        return False
+
+
+def shared_beat_status_snapshot() -> dict:
+    """Thread-safe copy of live detector status, or {} if audio is off."""
+    d = _shared_beat_detector
+    if d is None:
+        return {}
+    try:
+        return dict(d.status())
+    except Exception:
+        return {}
+
+
+def anchor_shared_bar_phase() -> bool:
+    """Anchor bar phase on the shared detector (no-op if audio is off)."""
+    d = _shared_beat_detector
+    if d is None:
+        return False
+    try:
+        return bool(d.anchor_bar_phase())
+    except Exception:
+        return False

src/util/audio_run_persist.py

@@ -0,0 +1,96 @@
+"""Persist whether the audio beat detector should be running (survives process restarts)."""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import json
+import os
+from typing import Any, Dict, Optional
+
+
+def _db_path() -> str:
+    base = os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))))
+    return os.path.join(base, "db", "audio_run.json")
+
+
+def coerce_audio_device(device: Any) -> Optional[Any]:
+    """Match ``/api/audio/start`` body coercion (None = host default input)."""
+    if device in ("", None):
+        return None
+    try:
+        return int(device)
+    except (TypeError, ValueError):
+        return device
+
+
+def read_audio_run_state() -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    path = _db_path()
+    try:
+        with open(path, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+            raw = json.load(f)
+    except (OSError, json.JSONDecodeError, TypeError):
+        return {"enabled": False, "device": None}
+    if not isinstance(raw, dict):
+        return {
+            "enabled": False,
+            "device": None,
+            "device_override": "",
+            "device_select": "",
+        }
+    enabled = bool(raw.get("enabled"))
+    dev = raw.get("device", None)
+    return {
+        "enabled": enabled,
+        "device": dev,
+        "device_override": str(raw.get("device_override") or ""),
+        "device_select": str(raw.get("device_select") or ""),
+    }
+
+
+def write_audio_run_state(
+    *,
+    enabled: bool,
+    device: Any = None,
+    device_override: str | None = None,
+    device_select: str | None = None,
+) -> None:
+    """Write run intent. When ``enabled`` is false, keep device fields from the previous file."""
+    path = _db_path()
+    prev = read_audio_run_state()
+    if enabled:
+        data = {
+            "enabled": True,
+            "device": device,
+            "device_override": (
+                str(device_override)
+                if device_override is not None
+                else str(prev.get("device_override") or "")
+            ),
+            "device_select": (
+                str(device_select)
+                if device_select is not None
+                else str(prev.get("device_select") or "")
+            ),
+        }
+        if device_select is None and device is not None:
+            data["device_select"] = str(device)
+    else:
+        data = {
+            "enabled": False,
+            "device": prev.get("device"),
+            "device_override": (
+                str(device_override)
+                if device_override is not None
+                else str(prev.get("device_override") or "")
+            ),
+            "device_select": (
+                str(device_select)
+                if device_select is not None
+                else str(prev.get("device_select") or "")
+            ),
+        }
+    try:
+        os.makedirs(os.path.dirname(path), exist_ok=True)
+        with open(path, "w", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+            json.dump(data, f, indent=2)
+    except OSError as e:
+        print(f"[audio_run_persist] save failed: {e!r}")

src/util/beat_driver_route.py

@@ -6,9 +6,13 @@ import asyncio
 import json
 import os
 import threading
-from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional, Set
+from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional, Set, Tuple
 
 _route_lock = threading.Lock()
+# Per-lane manual routes: key ``-1`` = legacy single-route (preset push / UI); keys ``0..n`` =
+# zone sequence lanes so every manual lane gets its own stride counter and wire.
+_lane_manual: Dict[int, Dict[str, Any]] = {}
+# Public mirror for ``get_beat_route`` / header UI (derived from lane table).
 _beat_route: Dict[str, Any] = {
     "enabled": False,
     "device_names": [],
@@ -18,6 +22,7 @@ _beat_route: Dict[str, Any] = {
     "manual_beat_n": 1,
 }
 _beat_counter: int = 0
+_preset_session_beats: int = 0
 _main_loop: Optional[asyncio.AbstractEventLoop] = None
 
 
@@ -26,16 +31,65 @@ def set_beat_route_main_loop(loop: asyncio.AbstractEventLoop) -> None:
     _main_loop = loop
 
 
+def _pick_display_lane_key() -> Optional[int]:
+    """Lane key used for header stride readout (prefer sequence lane 0)."""
+    if not _lane_manual:
+        return None
+    if 0 in _lane_manual:
+        return 0
+    seq_keys = [k for k in _lane_manual if isinstance(k, int) and k >= 0]
+    if seq_keys:
+        return min(seq_keys)
+    if -1 in _lane_manual:
+        return -1
+    return min(_lane_manual.keys())
+
+
+def _sync_public_beat_route_from_lane_table() -> None:
+    """Mirror ``_lane_manual`` into legacy ``_beat_route`` shape for API consumers."""
+    global _beat_route, _beat_counter
+    pick = _pick_display_lane_key()
+    if pick is None:
+        _beat_route = {
+            "enabled": False,
+            "device_names": [],
+            "wire_preset_id": "2",
+            "is_manual": False,
+            "pattern": "",
+            "manual_beat_n": 1,
+        }
+        _beat_counter = 0
+        return
+    e = _lane_manual[pick]
+    _beat_route = {
+        "enabled": True,
+        "device_names": list(e.get("device_names") or []),
+        "wire_preset_id": str(e.get("wire_preset_id") or "2"),
+        "is_manual": True,
+        "pattern": str(e.get("pattern") or ""),
+        "manual_beat_n": int(e.get("manual_beat_n") or 1),
+    }
+    _beat_counter = int(e.get("beat_counter", 0))
+
+
 def update_beat_route(payload: Dict[str, Any]) -> None:
     """Internal: set or clear routing from explicit fields (tests / future APIs)."""
-    global _beat_route, _beat_counter
+    global _lane_manual, _beat_route, _beat_counter, _preset_session_beats
     if not isinstance(payload, dict):
         return
     with _route_lock:
         if payload.get("enabled") is False:
-            _beat_route = {**_beat_route, "enabled": False}
+            _lane_manual.clear()
+            _beat_route = {
+                **_beat_route,
+                "enabled": False,
+                "is_manual": False,
+                "device_names": [],
+            }
             _beat_counter = 0
+            _preset_session_beats = 0
             return
+        old = dict(_beat_route)
         names = payload.get("device_names")
         if not isinstance(names, list):
             names = []
@@ -44,15 +98,20 @@ def update_beat_route(payload: Dict[str, Any]) -> None:
         except (TypeError, ValueError):
             n_raw = 1
         manual_n = max(1, min(64, n_raw))
-        _beat_route = {
+        new_wire = str(payload.get("wire_preset_id") or "2")
-            "enabled": bool(payload.get("enabled", False)),
+        old_wire = str(old.get("wire_preset_id") or "2")
-            "device_names": [str(n).strip() for n in names if str(n).strip()],
+        if not old.get("enabled") or old_wire != new_wire:
-            "wire_preset_id": str(payload.get("wire_preset_id") or "2"),
+            _preset_session_beats = 0
-            "is_manual": bool(payload.get("is_manual", False)),
+        clean_names = [str(n).strip() for n in names if str(n).strip()]
+        _lane_manual.clear()
+        _lane_manual[-1] = {
+            "device_names": clean_names,
+            "wire_preset_id": new_wire,
             "pattern": str(payload.get("pattern") or "").strip(),
             "manual_beat_n": manual_n,
+            "beat_counter": 0,
         }
-        _beat_counter = 0
+        _sync_public_beat_route_from_lane_table()
 
 
 def get_beat_route() -> Dict[str, Any]:
@@ -60,6 +119,44 @@ def get_beat_route() -> Dict[str, Any]:
         return dict(_beat_route)
 
 
+def manual_beat_stride_status() -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    """Audio-beat stride for a live manual preset (not sequence). For UI readout with BPM.
+
+    ``beat_in_stride`` is always in ``1..stride_n`` when ``active`` (1-based within the stride).
+    With multiple sequence manual lanes, reflects lane 0 (or the smallest lane index).
+    """
+    with _route_lock:
+        pick = _pick_display_lane_key()
+        if pick is None or pick not in _lane_manual:
+            wid = str(_beat_route.get("wire_preset_id") or "").strip()
+            return {"active": False, "preset_session_beats": 0, "wire_preset_id": wid}
+        e = _lane_manual[pick]
+        c = int(e.get("beat_counter", 0))
+        psb = int(_preset_session_beats)
+        wid = str(e.get("wire_preset_id") or "").strip()
+        try:
+            n = int(e.get("manual_beat_n") or 1)
+        except (TypeError, ValueError):
+            n = 1
+        n = max(1, min(64, n))
+        if c <= 0:
+            return {
+                "active": True,
+                "beat_in_stride": 1,
+                "stride_n": n,
+                "preset_session_beats": psb,
+                "wire_preset_id": wid,
+            }
+        beat_in_stride = ((c - 1) % n) + 1
+        return {
+            "active": True,
+            "beat_in_stride": beat_in_stride,
+            "stride_n": n,
+            "preset_session_beats": psb,
+            "wire_preset_id": wid,
+        }
+
+
 def _coerce_manual_beat_n(body: Any) -> int:
     """Beats between audio-triggered selects (led-controller only); default 1 = every beat."""
     if not isinstance(body, dict):
@@ -136,34 +233,192 @@ def _apply_manual_beat_route(
     wire_preset_id: str,
     preset_body: Any,
 ) -> None:
-    """Enable audio→driver routing for one manual preset, or disable if invalid."""
+    """Enable audio→driver routing for one manual preset (clears all lanes, including sequence)."""
+    global _lane_manual
     if not device_names:
-        update_beat_route({"enabled": False})
+        with _route_lock:
+            _lane_manual.clear()
+            _sync_public_beat_route_from_lane_table()
         return
     if not isinstance(preset_body, dict):
-        update_beat_route({"enabled": False})
+        with _route_lock:
+            _lane_manual.clear()
+            _sync_public_beat_route_from_lane_table()
         return
     if _coerce_auto_from_body(preset_body):
-        update_beat_route({"enabled": False})
+        with _route_lock:
+            _lane_manual.clear()
+            _sync_public_beat_route_from_lane_table()
         return
     pattern = str(preset_body.get("pattern") or preset_body.get("p") or "").strip()
     if pattern and not _pattern_supports_manual(pattern):
-        update_beat_route({"enabled": False})
+        with _route_lock:
+            _lane_manual.clear()
+            _sync_public_beat_route_from_lane_table()
         return
-    update_beat_route(
+    names = [str(n).strip() for n in device_names if str(n).strip()]
-        {
+    with _route_lock:
-            "enabled": True,
+        _lane_manual.clear()
-            "device_names": device_names,
+        _lane_manual[-1] = {
-            "wire_preset_id": wire_preset_id,
+            "device_names": names,
-            "is_manual": True,
+            "wire_preset_id": str(wire_preset_id).strip(),
             "pattern": pattern,
             "manual_beat_n": _coerce_manual_beat_n(preset_body),
+            "beat_counter": 0,
         }
-    )
+        _sync_public_beat_route_from_lane_table()
+
+
+def _apply_manual_beat_route_standalone_overlay(
+    device_names: List[str],
+    wire_preset_id: str,
+    preset_body: Any,
+) -> None:
+    """Register manual beat routing on lane ``-1`` only, keeping sequence lanes ``0..n`` intact."""
+    global _lane_manual
+    if not device_names:
+        with _route_lock:
+            _lane_manual.pop(-1, None)
+            _sync_public_beat_route_from_lane_table()
+        return
+    if not isinstance(preset_body, dict):
+        with _route_lock:
+            _lane_manual.pop(-1, None)
+            _sync_public_beat_route_from_lane_table()
+        return
+    if _coerce_auto_from_body(preset_body):
+        with _route_lock:
+            _lane_manual.pop(-1, None)
+            _sync_public_beat_route_from_lane_table()
+        return
+    pattern = str(preset_body.get("pattern") or preset_body.get("p") or "").strip()
+    if pattern and not _pattern_supports_manual(pattern):
+        with _route_lock:
+            _lane_manual.pop(-1, None)
+            _sync_public_beat_route_from_lane_table()
+        return
+    names = [str(n).strip() for n in device_names if str(n).strip()]
+    with _route_lock:
+        if _sequence_lane_covers_standalone_overlay(names, str(wire_preset_id).strip()):
+            _lane_manual.pop(-1, None)
+            _sync_public_beat_route_from_lane_table()
+            return
+        _lane_manual[-1] = {
+            "device_names": names,
+            "wire_preset_id": str(wire_preset_id).strip(),
+            "pattern": pattern,
+            "manual_beat_n": _coerce_manual_beat_n(preset_body),
+            "beat_counter": 0,
+        }
+        _sync_public_beat_route_from_lane_table()
+
+
+def set_sequence_manual_lane_route(
+    lane_index: int,
+    device_names: List[str],
+    wire_preset_id: str,
+    preset_body: Any,
+) -> None:
+    """Register or update one sequence lane's manual beat route (parallel lanes, independent strides)."""
+    global _lane_manual
+    names = [str(n).strip() for n in (device_names or []) if str(n).strip()]
+    if not names or not isinstance(preset_body, dict) or _coerce_auto_from_body(preset_body):
+        with _route_lock:
+            if lane_index in _lane_manual:
+                del _lane_manual[lane_index]
+            _sync_public_beat_route_from_lane_table()
+        return
+    pattern = str(preset_body.get("pattern") or preset_body.get("p") or "").strip()
+    if pattern and not _pattern_supports_manual(pattern):
+        with _route_lock:
+            if lane_index in _lane_manual:
+                del _lane_manual[lane_index]
+            _sync_public_beat_route_from_lane_table()
+        return
+    mn = _coerce_manual_beat_n(preset_body)
+    wid = str(wire_preset_id).strip()
+    with _route_lock:
+        old = _lane_manual.get(lane_index)
+        bc = 0
+        if (
+            old
+            and str(old.get("wire_preset_id") or "") == wid
+            and int(old.get("manual_beat_n") or 1) == mn
+            and set(old.get("device_names") or []) == set(names)
+        ):
+            bc = int(old.get("beat_counter", 0))
+        _lane_manual[lane_index] = {
+            "device_names": names,
+            "wire_preset_id": wid,
+            "pattern": pattern,
+            "manual_beat_n": mn,
+            "beat_counter": bc,
+        }
+        overlay = _lane_manual.get(-1)
+        if overlay and _lane_route_targets_key(names, wid) == _lane_route_targets_key(
+            overlay.get("device_names") or [], str(overlay.get("wire_preset_id") or "")
+        ):
+            _lane_manual.pop(-1, None)
+        _sync_public_beat_route_from_lane_table()
+
+
+def clear_sequence_manual_lane_route(lane_index: int) -> None:
+    """Remove beat routing for one sequence lane (e.g. step switched to auto)."""
+    global _lane_manual
+    with _route_lock:
+        if lane_index in _lane_manual:
+            del _lane_manual[lane_index]
+        _sync_public_beat_route_from_lane_table()
+
+
+def _lane_route_targets_key(device_names: List[str], wire_preset_id: str) -> Tuple[Tuple[str, ...], str]:
+    names = tuple(sorted({str(n).strip() for n in (device_names or []) if str(n).strip()}))
+    return names, str(wire_preset_id or "").strip()
+
+
+def _sequence_lane_covers_standalone_overlay(device_names: List[str], wire_preset_id: str) -> bool:
+    """True when a sequence lane (0..n) already routes the same device(s) and wire preset."""
+    key = _lane_route_targets_key(device_names, wire_preset_id)
+    for lane_key, entry in _lane_manual.items():
+        if not isinstance(lane_key, int) or lane_key < 0:
+            continue
+        other = _lane_route_targets_key(
+            entry.get("device_names") or [], str(entry.get("wire_preset_id") or "")
+        )
+        if other == key:
+            return True
+    return False
+
+
+def mark_manual_select_sent_for_targets(
+    device_names: List[str], wire_preset_id: str
+) -> None:
+    """A ``select`` was just sent for these targets; skip one duplicate on the next beat."""
+    key = _lane_route_targets_key(device_names, wire_preset_id)
+    with _route_lock:
+        for entry in _lane_manual.values():
+            if not isinstance(entry, dict):
+                continue
+            other = _lane_route_targets_key(
+                entry.get("device_names") or [], str(entry.get("wire_preset_id") or "")
+            )
+            if other == key:
+                entry["suppress_next_notify"] = True
+
+
+def mark_sequence_manual_lane_select_sent(lane_index: int) -> None:
+    """A ``select`` was just sent for this lane; skip one duplicate on the next beat."""
+    with _route_lock:
+        e = _lane_manual.get(lane_index)
+        if e is not None:
+            e["suppress_next_notify"] = True
 
 
 def sync_beat_route_from_push_sequence(
-    sequence: List[Any], target_macs: Optional[List[str]] = None
+    sequence: List[Any],
+    target_macs: Optional[List[str]] = None,
+    *,
+    preserve_parallel_lane_routes: bool = False,
 ) -> None:
     """
     Update beat routing from a ``/presets/push`` body ``sequence`` (list of v1 dicts).
@@ -173,6 +428,11 @@ def sync_beat_route_from_push_sequence(
     Without ``select`` (e.g. manual preset loaded without immediate select): if ``target_macs``
     is set and the merged ``presets`` contain exactly one manual preset, enable routing using
     registry names for those MACs so the first advance is on the next audio beat.
+
+    When ``preserve_parallel_lane_routes`` is true (e.g. zone sequence playback is active), an
+    auto preset in ``select`` does not clear manual routing — other lanes still receive
+    ``notify_beat_detected``. A manual preset in ``select`` is applied on lane ``-1`` only so
+    sequence lanes ``0..n`` keep their stride counters and wire ids.
     """
     merged_presets: Dict[str, Any] = {}
     last_select: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None
@@ -194,7 +454,8 @@ def sync_beat_route_from_push_sequence(
     if last_select:
         device_names = [str(k).strip() for k in last_select.keys() if str(k).strip()]
         if not device_names:
-            update_beat_route({"enabled": False})
+            if not preserve_parallel_lane_routes:
+                update_beat_route({"enabled": False})
             return
 
         wire_ids: Set[str] = set()
@@ -205,7 +466,8 @@ def sync_beat_route_from_push_sequence(
             elif val is not None:
                 wire_ids.add(str(val).strip())
         if len(wire_ids) != 1:
-            update_beat_route({"enabled": False})
+            if not preserve_parallel_lane_routes:
+                update_beat_route({"enabled": False})
             return
         wire_preset_id = wire_ids.pop()
         preset_body = merged_presets.get(wire_preset_id)
@@ -214,16 +476,34 @@ def sync_beat_route_from_push_sequence(
                 if str(k).strip() == wire_preset_id:
                     preset_body = v
                     break
-        _apply_manual_beat_route(device_names, wire_preset_id, preset_body)
+        if preset_body is None:
+            if not preserve_parallel_lane_routes:
+                update_beat_route({"enabled": False})
+            return
+        if _coerce_auto_from_body(preset_body):
+            if not preserve_parallel_lane_routes:
+                update_beat_route({"enabled": False})
+            return
+        if preserve_parallel_lane_routes:
+            _apply_manual_beat_route_standalone_overlay(
+                device_names, wire_preset_id, preset_body
+            )
+        else:
+            _apply_manual_beat_route(device_names, wire_preset_id, preset_body)
+        mark_manual_select_sent_for_targets(device_names, wire_preset_id)
         return
 
     wire_id, body = _single_manual_wire_preset(merged_presets)
     if wire_id and body is not None:
         names = _registry_names_for_macs(target_macs)
-        _apply_manual_beat_route(names, wire_id, body)
+        if preserve_parallel_lane_routes:
+            _apply_manual_beat_route_standalone_overlay(names, wire_id, body)
+        else:
+            _apply_manual_beat_route(names, wire_id, body)
         return
 
-    update_beat_route({"enabled": False})
+    if not preserve_parallel_lane_routes:
+        update_beat_route({"enabled": False})
 
 
 def _pattern_supports_manual(pattern_key: str) -> bool:
@@ -247,25 +527,30 @@ def _pattern_supports_manual(pattern_key: str) -> bool:
 
 def remap_beat_route_device_name(old_name: str, new_name: str) -> None:
     """Update cached audio-beat target names after a device registry rename."""
-    global _beat_route
+    global _lane_manual
     o = str(old_name or "").strip()
     n = str(new_name or "").strip()
     if not o or not n or o == n:
         return
     with _route_lock:
-        if not _beat_route.get("enabled"):
+        any_changed = False
-            return
+        for e in _lane_manual.values():
-        names = _beat_route.get("device_names") or []
+            names = e.get("device_names") or []
-        new_list: List[str] = []
+            if not isinstance(names, list):
-        changed = False
+                continue
-        for item in names:
+            new_list: List[str] = []
-            if str(item).strip() == o:
+            row_changed = False
-                new_list.append(n)
+            for item in names:
-                changed = True
+                if str(item).strip() == o:
-            else:
+                    new_list.append(n)
-                new_list.append(str(item))
+                    row_changed = True
-        if changed:
+                else:
-            _beat_route = {**_beat_route, "device_names": new_list}
+                    new_list.append(str(item))
+            if row_changed:
+                e["device_names"] = new_list
+                any_changed = True
+        if any_changed:
+            _sync_public_beat_route_from_lane_table()
 
 
 async def _deliver_select(device_names: List[str], wire_preset_id: str) -> None:
@@ -302,35 +587,53 @@ async def _deliver_select(device_names: List[str], wire_preset_id: str) -> None:
         print(f"[beat-route] deliver failed: {e}")
 
 
+async def _deliver_select_batch(pairs: List[Tuple[List[str], str]]) -> None:
+    for names, pid in pairs:
+        await _deliver_select(names, pid)
+
+
 def notify_beat_detected() -> None:
     """Invoked from the audio thread when a beat is detected."""
-    global _beat_counter
+    global _preset_session_beats
+    work: List[Tuple[List[str], str]] = []
     with _route_lock:
-        r = dict(_beat_route)
+        if not _lane_manual:
-        if not r.get("enabled"):
             return
-        if not r.get("is_manual"):
+        work = []
-            return
+        seen_targets: Set[Tuple[Tuple[str, ...], str]] = set()
-        pattern = r.get("pattern") or ""
+        for key in sorted(_lane_manual.keys()):
-        if pattern and not _pattern_supports_manual(pattern):
+            e = _lane_manual[key]
-            return
+            names = e.get("device_names") or []
-        names = r.get("device_names") or []
+            if not isinstance(names, list) or not names:
-        if not names:
+                continue
-            return
+            pattern = str(e.get("pattern") or "")
-        try:
+            if pattern and not _pattern_supports_manual(pattern):
-            n = int(r.get("manual_beat_n") or 1)
+                continue
-        except (TypeError, ValueError):
+            if e.pop("suppress_next_notify", False):
-            n = 1
+                continue
-        n = max(1, min(64, n))
+            try:
-        _beat_counter += 1
+                n = int(e.get("manual_beat_n") or 1)
-        if ((_beat_counter - 1) % n) != 0:
+            except (TypeError, ValueError):
-            return
+                n = 1
-        preset_id = str(r.get("wire_preset_id") or "2")
+            n = max(1, min(64, n))
-        names_copy = list(names)
+            e["beat_counter"] = int(e.get("beat_counter", 0)) + 1
+            c = int(e["beat_counter"])
+            if (c - 1) % n != 0:
+                continue
+            wire = str(e.get("wire_preset_id") or "2")
+            target_key = _lane_route_targets_key(names, wire)
+            if target_key in seen_targets:
+                continue
+            seen_targets.add(target_key)
+            work.append((list(names), wire))
+        if work:
+            _preset_session_beats += 1
+    if not work:
+        return
     loop = _main_loop
     if loop is None:
         return
     try:
-        asyncio.run_coroutine_threadsafe(_deliver_select(names_copy, preset_id), loop)
+        asyncio.run_coroutine_threadsafe(_deliver_select_batch(work), loop)
     except Exception as e:
         print(f"[beat-route] schedule failed: {e}")

src/util/binary_envelope.py

@@ -43,6 +43,8 @@ import json
 import struct
 from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional, Tuple
 
+from util.espnow_message import wire_n6
+
 BINARY_ENVELOPE_VERSION_1 = 1
 BINARY_ENVELOPE_VERSION_2 = 2
 HEADER_LEN = 5
@@ -108,7 +110,7 @@ def _pack_preset_dict(name: str, preset: Dict[str, Any]) -> bytes:
     n3 = _clamp_i16(preset.get("n3", 0))
     n4 = _clamp_i16(preset.get("n4", 0))
     n5 = _clamp_i16(preset.get("n5", 0))
-    n6 = _clamp_i16(preset.get("n6", 0))
+    n6 = _clamp_i16(wire_n6(preset))
     parts.append(
         struct.pack(
             "<HBBhhhhhh",

src/util/espnow_message.py

@@ -78,13 +78,64 @@ def build_select_message(device_name, preset_name, step=None):
     return {device_name: select_list}
 
 
-def build_preset_dict(preset_data):
+def _hex_from_background_raw(bg_raw):
+    """Coerce ``background`` / ``bg`` field to a ``#RRGGBB`` string (driver wire format)."""
+    if isinstance(bg_raw, str):
+        bg = bg_raw if bg_raw.startswith("#") else f"#{bg_raw}"
+        return bg
+    if isinstance(bg_raw, (list, tuple)) and len(bg_raw) == 3:
+        return f"#{int(bg_raw[0]):02x}{int(bg_raw[1]):02x}{int(bg_raw[2]):02x}"
+    return "#000000"
+
+
+def resolve_preset_background_hex(preset_data, palette_colors=None):
+    """
+    Resolved background as ``#RRGGBB``. When ``palette_colors`` is a non-empty list and
+    ``background_palette_ref`` is set, uses that palette index; otherwise stored ``background`` / ``bg``.
+    """
+    if not isinstance(preset_data, dict):
+        return "#000000"
+    pal = list(palette_colors) if isinstance(palette_colors, list) else []
+    ref = preset_data.get("background_palette_ref", preset_data.get("backgroundPaletteRef"))
+    if pal and ref is not None:
+        try:
+            idx = int(ref)
+        except (TypeError, ValueError):
+            idx = None
+        else:
+            if isinstance(idx, int) and 0 <= idx < len(pal):
+                c = pal[idx]
+                if isinstance(c, str) and c.strip().startswith("#"):
+                    s = c.strip()
+                    if len(s) == 7 and all(ch in "0123456789abcdefABCDEF" for ch in s[1:]):
+                        return s.upper()
+    bg_raw = preset_data.get("background", preset_data.get("bg", "#000000"))
+    return _hex_from_background_raw(bg_raw)
+
+
+def wire_n6(preset_data, default=0):
+    """Resolve style mode for the wire (``n6``); preset may store ``mode`` or ``n6``."""
+    if not isinstance(preset_data, dict):
+        return default
+    if preset_data.get("mode") is not None:
+        try:
+            return max(0, int(preset_data["mode"]))
+        except (TypeError, ValueError):
+            pass
+    try:
+        return max(0, int(preset_data.get("n6", default) or 0))
+    except (TypeError, ValueError):
+        return default
+
+
+def build_preset_dict(preset_data, palette_colors=None):
     """
     Convert preset data to API-compliant format.
     
     Args:
         preset_data: Dictionary with preset fields (may include name, pattern, colors, etc.)
-        
+        palette_colors: Optional list of ``#RRGGBB`` strings for ``background_palette_ref`` resolution.
+
     Returns:
         Dictionary with preset in API-compliant format (without name field)
         
@@ -137,13 +188,7 @@ def build_preset_dict(preset_data):
     auto_raw = preset_data.get("auto", preset_data.get("a", True))
     auto_bool = _coerce_auto(auto_raw)
 
-    bg_raw = preset_data.get("background", preset_data.get("bg", "#000000"))
+    bg = resolve_preset_background_hex(preset_data, palette_colors)
-    if isinstance(bg_raw, str):
-        bg = bg_raw if bg_raw.startswith("#") else f"#{bg_raw}"
-    elif isinstance(bg_raw, (list, tuple)) and len(bg_raw) == 3:
-        bg = f"#{int(bg_raw[0]):02x}{int(bg_raw[1]):02x}{int(bg_raw[2]):02x}"
-    else:
-        bg = "#000000"
 
     # Build payload using the short keys expected by led-driver
     preset = {
@@ -158,19 +203,20 @@ def build_preset_dict(preset_data):
         "n3": preset_data.get("n3", 0),
         "n4": preset_data.get("n4", 0),
         "n5": preset_data.get("n5", 0),
-        "n6": preset_data.get("n6", 0)
+        "n6": wire_n6(preset_data),
     }
     
     return preset
 
 
-def build_presets_dict(presets_data):
+def build_presets_dict(presets_data, palette_colors=None):
     """
     Convert multiple presets to API-compliant format.
     
     Args:
         presets_data: Dictionary mapping preset names to preset data
-        
+        palette_colors: Optional list of ``#RRGGBB`` strings for background palette ref resolution.
+
     Returns:
         Dictionary mapping preset names to API-compliant preset objects
         
@@ -190,7 +236,7 @@ def build_presets_dict(presets_data):
     """
     result = {}
     for preset_name, preset_data in presets_data.items():
-        result[preset_name] = build_preset_dict(preset_data)
+        result[preset_name] = build_preset_dict(preset_data, palette_colors)
     return result
 
 

src/util/profile_bundle.py

@@ -0,0 +1,441 @@
+"""Export/import profile bundles (profile, zones, presets, sequences, palette)."""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import copy
+from typing import Any, Callable, Dict, List, Optional, Set, Tuple
+
+BUNDLE_VERSION = 1
+KIND_PROFILE = "profile"
+KIND_PRESET = "preset"
+KIND_SEQUENCE = "sequence"
+
+
+def _allocate_id(model, cache: Dict[str, int]) -> str:
+    if "next" not in cache:
+        max_id = max((int(k) for k in model.keys() if str(k).isdigit()), default=0)
+        cache["next"] = max_id + 1
+    next_id = str(cache["next"])
+    cache["next"] += 1
+    return next_id
+
+
+def _palette_colors(palette_model, palette_id) -> List:
+    if not palette_id:
+        return []
+    try:
+        colors = palette_model.read(str(palette_id))
+    except Exception:
+        colors = None
+    if isinstance(colors, list):
+        return list(colors)
+    if isinstance(colors, dict) and isinstance(colors.get("colors"), list):
+        return list(colors["colors"])
+    return []
+
+
+def _walk_preset_refs(value, out: Set[str]) -> None:
+    if isinstance(value, list):
+        for item in value:
+            _walk_preset_refs(item, out)
+    elif value is not None and value != "":
+        out.add(str(value))
+
+
+def _preset_ids_in_zone(zone: Dict[str, Any]) -> Set[str]:
+    ids: Set[str] = set()
+    if not isinstance(zone, dict):
+        return ids
+    _walk_preset_refs(zone.get("presets"), ids)
+    _walk_preset_refs(zone.get("presets_flat"), ids)
+    if zone.get("default_preset") not in (None, ""):
+        ids.add(str(zone["default_preset"]))
+    return ids
+
+
+def _preset_ids_in_sequence(seq: Dict[str, Any]) -> Set[str]:
+    ids: Set[str] = set()
+    if not isinstance(seq, dict):
+        return ids
+    for lane in seq.get("lanes") or []:
+        if not isinstance(lane, list):
+            continue
+        for step in lane:
+            if isinstance(step, dict) and step.get("preset_id") not in (None, ""):
+                ids.add(str(step["preset_id"]))
+    for step in seq.get("steps") or []:
+        if isinstance(step, dict) and step.get("preset_id") not in (None, ""):
+            ids.add(str(step["preset_id"]))
+    return ids
+
+
+def _map_preset_container(
+    value,
+    id_map: Dict[str, str],
+    preset_cache: Dict[str, int],
+    new_profile_id: str,
+    new_presets: Dict[str, Dict[str, Any]],
+    presets_model,
+) -> Any:
+    if isinstance(value, list):
+        return [
+            _map_preset_container(v, id_map, preset_cache, new_profile_id, new_presets, presets_model)
+            for v in value
+        ]
+    if value is None:
+        return None
+    preset_id = str(value)
+    if preset_id in id_map:
+        return id_map[preset_id]
+    preset_data = presets_model.read(preset_id)
+    if not preset_data:
+        return None
+    new_preset_id = _allocate_id(presets_model, preset_cache)
+    clone_data = dict(preset_data)
+    clone_data["profile_id"] = str(new_profile_id)
+    new_presets[new_preset_id] = clone_data
+    id_map[preset_id] = new_preset_id
+    return new_preset_id
+
+
+def _map_sequence_lanes(
+    seq: Dict[str, Any],
+    preset_id_map: Dict[str, str],
+) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    out = copy.deepcopy(seq)
+    lanes = out.get("lanes")
+    if isinstance(lanes, list):
+        for lane in lanes:
+            if not isinstance(lane, list):
+                continue
+            for step in lane:
+                if not isinstance(step, dict):
+                    continue
+                pid = step.get("preset_id")
+                if pid is not None and str(pid) in preset_id_map:
+                    step["preset_id"] = preset_id_map[str(pid)]
+    steps = out.get("steps")
+    if isinstance(steps, list):
+        for step in steps:
+            if not isinstance(step, dict):
+                continue
+            pid = step.get("preset_id")
+            if pid is not None and str(pid) in preset_id_map:
+                step["preset_id"] = preset_id_map[str(pid)]
+    return out
+
+
+def export_profile_bundle(
+    profile_id: str,
+    profiles_model,
+    zones_model,
+    presets_model,
+    sequences_model,
+    palette_model,
+) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    source = profiles_model.read(profile_id)
+    if not source:
+        raise ValueError("Profile not found")
+
+    zone_ids = source.get("zones")
+    if not isinstance(zone_ids, list) or not zone_ids:
+        zone_ids = source.get("zone_order") or []
+    zone_ids = [str(z) for z in zone_ids if z is not None]
+
+    zones_out: Dict[str, Any] = {}
+    preset_ids: Set[str] = set()
+    sequence_ids: Set[str] = set()
+
+    for zid in zone_ids:
+        zone = zones_model.read(zid)
+        if not zone:
+            continue
+        zones_out[zid] = copy.deepcopy(zone)
+        preset_ids |= _preset_ids_in_zone(zone)
+        for sid in zone.get("sequence_ids") or []:
+            if sid is not None and str(sid).strip():
+                sequence_ids.add(str(sid))
+
+    sequences_out: Dict[str, Any] = {}
+    for sid in sequence_ids:
+        seq = sequences_model.read(sid)
+        if not seq or str(seq.get("profile_id")) != str(profile_id):
+            continue
+        sequences_out[sid] = copy.deepcopy(seq)
+        preset_ids |= _preset_ids_in_sequence(seq)
+
+    presets_out: Dict[str, Any] = {}
+    for pid in preset_ids:
+        pdata = presets_model.read(pid)
+        if pdata and str(pdata.get("profile_id")) == str(profile_id):
+            presets_out[pid] = copy.deepcopy(pdata)
+
+    profile_doc = copy.deepcopy(source)
+    profile_doc.pop("palette", None)
+
+    return {
+        "version": BUNDLE_VERSION,
+        "kind": KIND_PROFILE,
+        "profile": profile_doc,
+        "palette": {"colors": _palette_colors(palette_model, source.get("palette_id"))},
+        "zones": zones_out,
+        "presets": presets_out,
+        "sequences": sequences_out,
+    }
+
+
+def import_profile_bundle(
+    bundle: Dict[str, Any],
+    profiles_model,
+    zones_model,
+    presets_model,
+    sequences_model,
+    palette_model,
+    *,
+    name: Optional[str] = None,
+) -> Tuple[str, Dict[str, Any]]:
+    if not isinstance(bundle, dict):
+        raise ValueError("Invalid bundle")
+    if bundle.get("version") not in (BUNDLE_VERSION, str(BUNDLE_VERSION)):
+        raise ValueError("Unsupported bundle version")
+    if bundle.get("kind") not in (KIND_PROFILE, None):
+        raise ValueError("Not a profile bundle")
+
+    source_profile = bundle.get("profile")
+    if not isinstance(source_profile, dict):
+        raise ValueError("Bundle missing profile")
+
+    source_name = source_profile.get("name") or "Imported profile"
+    new_name = (name or source_name).strip() or source_name
+    profile_type = source_profile.get("type", "zones")
+
+    profile_cache: Dict[str, int] = {}
+    palette_cache: Dict[str, int] = {}
+    zone_cache: Dict[str, int] = {}
+    preset_cache: Dict[str, int] = {}
+    sequence_cache: Dict[str, int] = {}
+
+    new_profile_id = _allocate_id(profiles_model, profile_cache)
+    new_palette_id = _allocate_id(palette_model, palette_cache)
+
+    palette_in = bundle.get("palette") or {}
+    palette_colors = palette_in.get("colors") if isinstance(palette_in, dict) else []
+    if not isinstance(palette_colors, list):
+        palette_colors = []
+
+    preset_id_map: Dict[str, str] = {}
+    new_presets: Dict[str, Dict[str, Any]] = {}
+    new_zones: Dict[str, Dict[str, Any]] = {}
+    new_sequences: Dict[str, Dict[str, Any]] = {}
+    sequence_id_map: Dict[str, str] = {}
+
+    zones_in = bundle.get("zones") if isinstance(bundle.get("zones"), dict) else {}
+    presets_in = bundle.get("presets") if isinstance(bundle.get("presets"), dict) else {}
+    sequences_in = bundle.get("sequences") if isinstance(bundle.get("sequences"), dict) else {}
+
+    for old_pid, pdata in presets_in.items():
+        if not isinstance(pdata, dict):
+            continue
+        new_pid = _allocate_id(presets_model, preset_cache)
+        clone = copy.deepcopy(pdata)
+        clone["profile_id"] = str(new_profile_id)
+        new_presets[new_pid] = clone
+        preset_id_map[str(old_pid)] = new_pid
+
+    for old_sid, sdata in sequences_in.items():
+        if not isinstance(sdata, dict):
+            continue
+        new_sid = _allocate_id(sequences_model, sequence_cache)
+        clone = _map_sequence_lanes(sdata, preset_id_map)
+        clone["profile_id"] = str(new_profile_id)
+        new_sequences[new_sid] = clone
+        sequence_id_map[str(old_sid)] = new_sid
+
+    source_zone_order = source_profile.get("zones")
+    if not isinstance(source_zone_order, list):
+        source_zone_order = list(zones_in.keys())
+
+    cloned_zone_ids: List[str] = []
+    for old_zid in source_zone_order:
+        zone = zones_in.get(str(old_zid))
+        if not isinstance(zone, dict):
+            continue
+        new_zid = _allocate_id(zones_model, zone_cache)
+        clone_data: Dict[str, Any] = {
+            "name": zone.get("name") or f"Zone {old_zid}",
+            "names": list(zone.get("names") or []),
+        }
+        mapped_presets = _map_preset_container(
+            zone.get("presets"),
+            preset_id_map,
+            preset_cache,
+            new_profile_id,
+            new_presets,
+            presets_model,
+        )
+        if mapped_presets is not None:
+            clone_data["presets"] = mapped_presets
+        extra = {
+            k: v
+            for k, v in zone.items()
+            if k not in ("name", "names", "presets")
+        }
+        if "presets_flat" in extra:
+            extra["presets_flat"] = _map_preset_container(
+                extra.get("presets_flat"),
+                preset_id_map,
+                preset_cache,
+                new_profile_id,
+                new_presets,
+                presets_model,
+            )
+        if "default_preset" in extra and extra["default_preset"] is not None:
+            old_dp = str(extra["default_preset"])
+            if old_dp in preset_id_map:
+                extra["default_preset"] = preset_id_map[old_dp]
+        if "sequence_ids" in extra and isinstance(extra.get("sequence_ids"), list):
+            extra["sequence_ids"] = [
+                sequence_id_map.get(str(s), str(s))
+                for s in extra["sequence_ids"]
+                if s is not None
+            ]
+        clone_data.update(extra)
+        new_zones[new_zid] = clone_data
+        cloned_zone_ids.append(new_zid)
+
+    new_profile_data = {
+        "name": new_name,
+        "type": profile_type,
+        "zones": cloned_zone_ids,
+        "scenes": list(source_profile.get("scenes", []))
+        if isinstance(source_profile.get("scenes"), list)
+        else [],
+        "palette_id": str(new_palette_id),
+    }
+
+    palette_model[str(new_palette_id)] = list(palette_colors)
+    for pid, pdata in new_presets.items():
+        presets_model[pid] = pdata
+    for zid, zdata in new_zones.items():
+        zones_model[zid] = zdata
+    for sid, sdata in new_sequences.items():
+        sequences_model[sid] = sdata
+    profiles_model[str(new_profile_id)] = new_profile_data
+
+    palette_model.save()
+    presets_model.save()
+    zones_model.save()
+    sequences_model.save()
+    profiles_model.save()
+
+    return str(new_profile_id), new_profile_data
+
+
+def export_preset_bundle(preset_id: str, presets_model) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    preset = presets_model.read(preset_id)
+    if not preset:
+        raise ValueError("Preset not found")
+    return {
+        "version": BUNDLE_VERSION,
+        "kind": KIND_PRESET,
+        "preset": copy.deepcopy(preset),
+    }
+
+
+def import_preset_bundle(
+    bundle: Dict[str, Any],
+    presets_model,
+    profile_id: str,
+) -> Tuple[str, Dict[str, Any]]:
+    if not isinstance(bundle, dict):
+        raise ValueError("Invalid bundle")
+    if bundle.get("kind") != KIND_PRESET:
+        raise ValueError("Not a preset bundle")
+    preset = bundle.get("preset")
+    if not isinstance(preset, dict):
+        raise ValueError("Bundle missing preset")
+    new_id = presets_model.create(profile_id)
+    data = copy.deepcopy(preset)
+    data["profile_id"] = str(profile_id)
+    presets_model.update(new_id, data)
+    return str(new_id), presets_model.read(new_id) or data
+
+
+def export_sequence_bundle(
+    sequence_id: str,
+    sequences_model,
+    presets_model,
+    *,
+    profile_id: Optional[str] = None,
+) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    seq = sequences_model.read(sequence_id)
+    if not seq:
+        raise ValueError("Sequence not found")
+    if profile_id is not None and str(seq.get("profile_id")) != str(profile_id):
+        raise ValueError("Sequence not found")
+
+    pid = str(profile_id or seq.get("profile_id") or "")
+    preset_ids = _preset_ids_in_sequence(seq)
+    presets_out: Dict[str, Any] = {}
+    for old_pid in preset_ids:
+        pdata = presets_model.read(old_pid)
+        if pdata and (not pid or str(pdata.get("profile_id")) == pid):
+            presets_out[old_pid] = copy.deepcopy(pdata)
+
+    return {
+        "version": BUNDLE_VERSION,
+        "kind": KIND_SEQUENCE,
+        "sequence": copy.deepcopy(seq),
+        "presets": presets_out,
+    }
+
+
+def import_sequence_bundle(
+    bundle: Dict[str, Any],
+    sequences_model,
+    presets_model,
+    profile_id: str,
+) -> Tuple[str, Dict[str, Any]]:
+    if not isinstance(bundle, dict):
+        raise ValueError("Invalid bundle")
+    if bundle.get("kind") != KIND_SEQUENCE:
+        raise ValueError("Not a sequence bundle")
+    seq = bundle.get("sequence")
+    if not isinstance(seq, dict):
+        raise ValueError("Bundle missing sequence")
+
+    preset_cache: Dict[str, int] = {}
+    preset_id_map: Dict[str, str] = {}
+    new_presets: Dict[str, Dict[str, Any]] = {}
+    presets_in = bundle.get("presets") if isinstance(bundle.get("presets"), dict) else {}
+
+    for old_pid, pdata in presets_in.items():
+        if not isinstance(pdata, dict):
+            continue
+        new_pid = _allocate_id(presets_model, preset_cache)
+        clone = copy.deepcopy(pdata)
+        clone["profile_id"] = str(profile_id)
+        new_presets[new_pid] = clone
+        preset_id_map[str(old_pid)] = new_pid
+
+    for old_pid in _preset_ids_in_sequence(seq):
+        op = str(old_pid)
+        if op not in preset_id_map:
+            pdata = presets_model.read(op)
+            if pdata:
+                new_pid = _allocate_id(presets_model, preset_cache)
+                clone = copy.deepcopy(pdata)
+                clone["profile_id"] = str(profile_id)
+                new_presets[new_pid] = clone
+                preset_id_map[op] = new_pid
+
+    for pid, pdata in new_presets.items():
+        presets_model[pid] = pdata
+    if new_presets:
+        presets_model.save()
+
+    new_seq_id = sequences_model.create(profile_id)
+    mapped = _map_sequence_lanes(seq, preset_id_map)
+    mapped["profile_id"] = str(profile_id)
+    sequences_model.update(new_seq_id, mapped)
+    return str(new_seq_id), sequences_model.read(new_seq_id) or mapped

tests/beat_detect.py

@@ -112,12 +112,6 @@ def parse_args() -> argparse.Namespace:
         default=0.12,
         help="Aubio detection threshold",
     )
-    parser.add_argument(
-        "--silence-gate-db",
-        type=float,
-        default=-58.0,
-        help="Ignore beat triggers when frame RMS is below this dB level",
-    )
     return parser.parse_args()
 
 
@@ -131,6 +125,141 @@ def _estimate_bpm(beat_times: Deque[float]) -> float | None:
     return 60.0 / float(np.median(valid))
 
 
+def _is_plausible_ioi(
+    last_trigger_s: float,
+    beat_times: Deque[float],
+    now_s: float,
+    *,
+    min_ratio: float = 0.42,
+    max_ratio: float = 2.5,
+) -> bool:
+    """Reject double-time / half-time false triggers vs recent median interval."""
+    if last_trigger_s <= 0 or len(beat_times) < 2:
+        return True
+    ioi = now_s - last_trigger_s
+    if ioi <= 0:
+        return False
+    intervals = np.diff(np.array(list(beat_times)[-8:], dtype=np.float64))
+    if intervals.size == 0:
+        return True
+    med = float(np.median(intervals))
+    if med < 0.05:
+        return True
+    return (ioi >= med * min_ratio) and (ioi <= med * max_ratio)
+
+
+class BarPhaseTracker:
+    """Track beat-in-bar from downbeat counting (kick hints)."""
+
+    def __init__(self, beats_per_bar: int = 4, kick_conf_min: float = 1.15):
+        self.beats_per_bar = max(1, int(beats_per_bar))
+        self.kick_conf_min = float(kick_conf_min)
+        self.bar_beat = 1
+        self.is_downbeat = True
+        self.confidence = 0.0
+        self._last_downbeat_s = 0.0
+        self._aligned_kicks = 0
+        self._total_beats = 0
+
+    def reset(self) -> None:
+        self.bar_beat = 1
+        self.is_downbeat = True
+        self.confidence = 0.0
+        self._last_downbeat_s = 0.0
+        self._aligned_kicks = 0
+        self._total_beats = 0
+
+    def anchor_downbeat(self, now_s: float) -> None:
+        self.bar_beat = 1
+        self.is_downbeat = True
+        self._last_downbeat_s = float(now_s)
+        self.confidence = max(self.confidence, 0.85)
+
+    def _bar_duration_s(
+        self, bpm: float | None, median_ioi: float | None
+    ) -> float | None:
+        if bpm is not None and bpm > 0:
+            return (60.0 / float(bpm)) * self.beats_per_bar
+        if median_ioi is not None and median_ioi > 0:
+            return float(median_ioi) * self.beats_per_bar
+        return None
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def _near_whole_bars(elapsed: float, bar_dur: float, tol: float = 0.14) -> bool:
+        if bar_dur <= 0 or elapsed <= 0:
+            return False
+        n = elapsed / bar_dur
+        nearest = max(1, round(n))
+        return abs(n - nearest) <= tol
+
+    def on_beat(
+        self,
+        now_s: float,
+        beat_type: str,
+        beat_type_conf: float,
+        *,
+        bpm: float | None = None,
+        median_ioi: float | None = None,
+    ) -> dict[str, int | float | bool | str]:
+        self._total_beats += 1
+        bar_dur = self._bar_duration_s(bpm, median_ioi)
+        is_kick = (
+            str(beat_type or "").lower() == "kick"
+            and float(beat_type_conf or 0.0) >= self.kick_conf_min
+        )
+
+        downbeat_locked = False
+        if is_kick:
+            if self._last_downbeat_s <= 0 or self._total_beats <= 2:
+                downbeat_locked = True
+            elif bar_dur and self._near_whole_bars(
+                now_s - self._last_downbeat_s, bar_dur
+            ):
+                downbeat_locked = True
+            elif is_kick and self.bar_beat >= max(2, self.beats_per_bar - 1):
+                downbeat_locked = True
+
+        prev_bar_beat = int(self.bar_beat)
+        if downbeat_locked:
+            self.bar_beat = 1
+            self.is_downbeat = True
+            self._last_downbeat_s = float(now_s)
+            self._aligned_kicks += 1
+        elif self._total_beats <= 1:
+            self.bar_beat = 1
+            self.is_downbeat = True
+        else:
+            self.bar_beat = (prev_bar_beat % self.beats_per_bar) + 1
+            self.is_downbeat = self.bar_beat == 1
+
+        if self._total_beats >= self.beats_per_bar:
+            bars_seen = max(1, self._total_beats // self.beats_per_bar)
+            self.confidence = min(1.0, self._aligned_kicks / bars_seen)
+
+        return {
+            "bar_beat": int(self.bar_beat),
+            "beats_per_bar": int(self.beats_per_bar),
+            "is_downbeat": bool(self.is_downbeat),
+            "phase_confidence": round(float(self.confidence), 3),
+            "bar_phase_readout": f"{int(self.bar_beat)}/{int(self.beats_per_bar)}",
+        }
+
+
+def _resolve_bpm(
+    beat_times: Deque[float],
+    aubio_bpm: float | None,
+) -> float | None:
+    estimated = _estimate_bpm(beat_times)
+    if estimated is None:
+        return aubio_bpm
+    if aubio_bpm is None or aubio_bpm <= 0:
+        return estimated
+    ratio = float(aubio_bpm) / estimated
+    if ratio > 1.75 or ratio < 0.57:
+        return estimated
+    return estimated
+
+
 def _load_aubio_if_needed(mode: str):
     if mode == "custom":
         return None
@@ -170,6 +299,8 @@ class BeatDetectRuntime:
         )
         self.last_trigger_s = 0.0
         self.debounce_s = float(args.min_ioi_ms) / 1000.0
+        bpb = int(getattr(args, "beats_per_bar", 4) or 4)
+        self.bar_phase = BarPhaseTracker(beats_per_bar=bpb)
 
     def setup(self, sample_rate: int):
         self.sample_rate = int(sample_rate)
@@ -192,13 +323,37 @@ class BeatDetectRuntime:
         self.beat_times.clear()
         self.tempo = None
         if self.aubio is not None:
-            self.tempo = self.aubio.tempo(
+            self._init_aubio_tempo(win_size)
-                self.args.aubio_method, win_size, self.frame_size, self.sample_rate
+
-            )
+    def _init_aubio_tempo(self, win_size: int):
-            if hasattr(self.tempo, "set_threshold"):
+        self.tempo = self.aubio.tempo(
-                self.tempo.set_threshold(float(self.args.aubio_threshold))
+            self.args.aubio_method, win_size, self.frame_size, self.sample_rate
-            if hasattr(self.tempo, "set_minioi_ms"):
+        )
-                self.tempo.set_minioi_ms(float(self.args.min_ioi_ms))
+        if hasattr(self.tempo, "set_threshold"):
+            self.tempo.set_threshold(float(self.args.aubio_threshold))
+        if hasattr(self.tempo, "set_minioi_ms"):
+            self.tempo.set_minioi_ms(float(self.args.min_ioi_ms))
+
+    def reset_tempo_state(self) -> None:
+        """Clear tempo/aubio history without losing bar phase."""
+        self.baseline = 1e-6
+        if self.prev_mag is not None:
+            self.prev_mag[:] = 0.0
+        self.beat_times.clear()
+        self.last_trigger_s = 0.0
+        if self.aubio is not None and self.sample_rate > 0:
+            win_size = max(1024, self.frame_size * max(2, self.args.win_mult))
+            self._init_aubio_tempo(win_size)
+
+    def reset_state(self):
+        """Full reset (manual): tempo history and bar phase."""
+        self.reset_tempo_state()
+        self.bar_phase.reset()
+
+    def anchor_bar_phase(self, now_s: float | None = None) -> None:
+        if now_s is None:
+            now_s = time.time()
+        self.bar_phase.anchor_downbeat(now_s)
 
     def _classify_hit(self, mag: np.ndarray):
         total = float(np.mean(mag) + 1e-9)
@@ -227,8 +382,6 @@ class BeatDetectRuntime:
         f32 = frame.astype(np.float32)
         rms = float(np.sqrt(np.mean(f32 * f32) + 1e-12))
         db = 20.0 * np.log10(max(rms, 1e-12))
-        if db < float(self.args.silence_gate_db):
-            return None
         mag = np.abs(np.fft.rfft(f32 * self.window)).astype(np.float32)
         band_energy = float(np.mean(mag[self.band_mask]))
         flux = float(np.mean(np.maximum(0.0, mag - self.prev_mag)))
@@ -260,14 +413,30 @@ class BeatDetectRuntime:
             should_trigger = aubio_hit
         else:
             should_trigger = custom_hit or aubio_hit
+        if should_trigger and not _is_plausible_ioi(
+            self.last_trigger_s, self.beat_times, now_s
+        ):
+            should_trigger = False
         if not should_trigger:
             return None
 
         self.last_trigger_s = now_s
         self.beat_times.append(now_s)
-        bpm = aubio_bpm if aubio_bpm is not None else _estimate_bpm(self.beat_times)
+        bpm = _resolve_bpm(self.beat_times, aubio_bpm)
         strength = score / max(1e-9, self.baseline)
         beat_type, beat_type_conf = self._classify_hit(mag)
+        median_ioi = None
+        if len(self.beat_times) >= 2:
+            intervals = np.diff(np.array(self.beat_times, dtype=np.float64))
+            if intervals.size > 0:
+                median_ioi = float(np.median(intervals))
+        phase = self.bar_phase.on_beat(
+            now_s,
+            beat_type,
+            beat_type_conf,
+            bpm=bpm,
+            median_ioi=median_ioi,
+        )
         if self.args.mode == "custom":
             src = "custom"
         elif self.args.mode == "aubio":
@@ -288,6 +457,7 @@ class BeatDetectRuntime:
             "beat_type": beat_type,
             "beat_type_confidence": beat_type_conf,
             "db": db,
+            **phase,
         }
 
 

tests/models/test_preset.py

@@ -25,18 +25,20 @@ def test_preset():
     print("\nTesting update preset")
     update_data = {
         "name": "test_preset",
-        "pattern": "on",
+        "pattern": "colour_cycle",
         "colors": ["#FF0000", "#00FF00"],
         "delay": 100,
         "brightness": 127,
         "n1": 10,
-        "n2": 20
+        "n2": 20,
+        "mode": 1,
     }
     result = presets.update(preset_id, update_data)
     assert result is True
     updated = presets.read(preset_id)
     assert updated["name"] == "test_preset"
-    assert updated["pattern"] == "on"
+    assert updated["pattern"] == "colour_cycle"
+    assert updated["mode"] == 1
     assert updated["delay"] == 100
     
     print("\nTesting list presets")

tests/models/test_sequence.py

@@ -1,62 +1,83 @@
-from models.squence import Sequence
+from models.sequence import Sequence
 import os
 
+_HERE = os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))
+_PROJECT_DB = os.path.normpath(os.path.join(_HERE, "..", "..", "db", "sequence.json"))
+
+
 def test_sequence():
     """Test Sequence model CRUD operations."""
-    # Clean up any existing test file
+    if os.path.exists(_PROJECT_DB):
-    if os.path.exists("Sequence.json"):
+        os.remove(_PROJECT_DB)
-        os.remove("Sequence.json")
+
-    
     sequences = Sequence()
-    
+
     print("Testing create sequence")
-    sequence_id = sequences.create("test_group", ["preset1", "preset2"])
+    sequence_id = sequences.create("1")
     print(f"Created sequence with ID: {sequence_id}")
     assert sequence_id is not None
     assert sequence_id in sequences
-    
+
     print("\nTesting read sequence")
     sequence = sequences.read(sequence_id)
     print(f"Read: {sequence}")
     assert sequence is not None
-    assert sequence["group_name"] == "test_group"
+    assert sequence["profile_id"] == "1"
-    assert len(sequence["presets"]) == 2
+    assert sequence["steps"] == []
-    assert "sequence_duration" in sequence
+    assert sequence["lanes"] == [[]]
-    assert "sequence_loop" in sequence
+    assert sequence.get("lanes_group_ids") == [[]]
-    
+    assert sequence.get("advance_mode") == "beats"
+    assert sequence.get("simulated_bpm") == 120
+    assert sequence["step_duration_ms"] == 3000
+    assert sequence["loop"] is True
+    assert sequence.get("sequence_transition") == 500
+
     print("\nTesting update sequence")
     update_data = {
-        "group_name": "updated_group",
+        "name": "updated_seq",
-        "presets": ["preset3", "preset4", "preset5"],
+        "steps": [
-        "sequence_duration": 5000,
+            {"preset_id": "5", "group_ids": ["1"], "beats": 2},
-        "sequence_transition": 1000,
+            {"preset_id": "6", "group_ids": [], "beats": 4},
-        "sequence_loop": True,
+        ],
-        "sequence_repeat_count": 3
+        "lanes_group_ids": [["1"]],
+        "step_duration_ms": 5000,
+        "loop": True,
+        "advance_mode": "beats",
+        "simulated_bpm": 128,
     }
     result = sequences.update(sequence_id, update_data)
     assert result is True
     updated = sequences.read(sequence_id)
-    assert updated["group_name"] == "updated_group"
+    assert updated["name"] == "updated_seq"
-    assert len(updated["presets"]) == 3
+    assert len(updated["steps"]) == 2
-    assert updated["sequence_duration"] == 5000
+    assert updated["steps"][0]["preset_id"] == "5"
-    assert updated["sequence_loop"] is True
+    assert updated["steps"][0]["group_ids"] == ["1"]
-    
+    assert updated["steps"][0].get("beats") == 2
+    assert isinstance(updated.get("lanes"), list)
+    assert len(updated["lanes"]) == 1
+    assert len(updated["lanes"][0]) == 2
+    assert updated["lanes"][0][0]["beats"] == 2
+    assert updated.get("advance_mode") == "beats"
+    assert updated.get("simulated_bpm") == 128
+    assert updated["step_duration_ms"] == 5000
+    assert updated["loop"] is True
+
     print("\nTesting list sequences")
     sequence_list = sequences.list()
     print(f"Sequence list: {sequence_list}")
     assert sequence_id in sequence_list
-    
+
     print("\nTesting delete sequence")
     deleted = sequences.delete(sequence_id)
     assert deleted is True
     assert sequence_id not in sequences
-    
+
     print("\nTesting read after delete")
     sequence = sequences.read(sequence_id)
     assert sequence is None
-    
+
     print("\nAll sequence tests passed!")
 
 
-if __name__ == '__main__':
+if __name__ == "__main__":
     test_sequence()

tests/test_audio_reset_tracking.py

@@ -0,0 +1,61 @@
+"""Reset detector must not stop the stream or clear ``running``."""
+
+import os
+import sys
+import time
+
+PROJECT_ROOT = os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)))
+SRC_PATH = os.path.join(PROJECT_ROOT, "src")
+if SRC_PATH not in sys.path:
+    sys.path.insert(0, SRC_PATH)
+
+from util.audio_detector import AudioBeatDetector  # noqa: E402
+
+
+class _FakeRuntime:
+    def __init__(self):
+        self.reset_calls = 0
+
+    def reset_state(self):
+        self.reset_calls += 1
+
+
+def test_reset_tracking_false_when_not_running():
+    det = AudioBeatDetector()
+    assert det.reset_tracking() is False
+
+
+def test_reset_tracking_queues_on_audio_thread():
+    det = AudioBeatDetector()
+    rt = _FakeRuntime()
+    with det._lock:
+        det._running = True
+        det._runtime = rt
+        det._status["running"] = True
+        det._status["bpm"] = 128.0
+        det._status["beat_seq"] = 7
+
+    assert det.reset_tracking() is True
+    assert rt.reset_calls == 0
+    assert det._pending_reset is True
+
+    st = det.status()
+    assert st["running"] is True
+    assert st["bpm"] == 128.0
+    assert st["beat_seq"] == 7
+
+    det._process_pending_reset(rt)
+    assert rt.reset_calls == 1
+    assert det._pending_reset is False
+    assert det.status()["running"] is True
+
+
+def test_status_keeps_bpm_during_holdover():
+    det = AudioBeatDetector()
+    with det._lock:
+        det._running = True
+        det._holdover_active = True
+        det._status["running"] = True
+        det._status["bpm"] = 128.0
+        det._status["last_beat_ts"] = time.time() - 10.0
+    assert det.status()["bpm"] == 128.0

tests/test_bar_phase.py

@@ -0,0 +1,70 @@
+"""Bar phase (beat-in-bar) tracking for audio beat detection."""
+
+import os
+import sys
+
+PROJECT_ROOT = os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)))
+if PROJECT_ROOT not in sys.path:
+    sys.path.insert(0, PROJECT_ROOT)
+
+from tests.beat_detect import BarPhaseTracker  # noqa: E402
+
+
+def test_bar_phase_increments_on_non_kick_beats():
+    tr = BarPhaseTracker(beats_per_bar=4)
+    r1 = tr.on_beat(1.0, "snare", 1.3, bpm=120.0)
+    assert r1["bar_beat"] == 1
+    r2 = tr.on_beat(1.5, "snare", 1.2, bpm=120.0)
+    assert r2["bar_beat"] == 2
+    r3 = tr.on_beat(2.0, "hat", 1.1, bpm=120.0)
+    assert r3["bar_beat"] == 3
+
+
+def test_kick_near_bar_boundary_resets_to_downbeat():
+    tr = BarPhaseTracker(beats_per_bar=4)
+    tr.on_beat(0.0, "kick", 1.4, bpm=120.0)
+    tr.on_beat(0.5, "snare", 1.2, bpm=120.0)
+    tr.on_beat(1.0, "snare", 1.2, bpm=120.0)
+    tr.on_beat(1.5, "snare", 1.2, bpm=120.0)
+    r = tr.on_beat(2.0, "kick", 1.5, bpm=120.0)
+    assert r["bar_beat"] == 1
+    assert r["is_downbeat"] is True
+
+
+def test_anchor_downbeat_sets_confidence():
+    tr = BarPhaseTracker(beats_per_bar=4)
+    tr.anchor_downbeat(10.0)
+    assert tr.bar_beat == 1
+    assert tr.confidence >= 0.85
+
+
+def test_reset_tempo_preserves_bar_phase():
+    from argparse import Namespace
+
+    from tests.beat_detect import BeatDetectRuntime  # noqa: E402
+
+    args = Namespace(
+        mode="custom",
+        hop_size=256,
+        win_mult=2,
+        min_band_hz=45.0,
+        max_band_hz=180.0,
+        energy_weight=0.7,
+        flux_weight=0.3,
+        threshold_multiplier=1.35,
+        ema_alpha=0.08,
+        min_ioi_ms=100.0,
+        bpm_window=8,
+        aubio_method="default",
+        aubio_threshold=0.12,
+        beats_per_bar=4,
+    )
+    rt = BeatDetectRuntime(args)
+    rt.setup(44100)
+    rt.bar_phase.on_beat(0.0, "kick", 1.5, bpm=120.0)
+    rt.bar_phase.on_beat(0.5, "snare", 1.2, bpm=120.0)
+    assert rt.bar_phase.bar_beat == 2
+    rt.reset_tempo_state()
+    assert rt.bar_phase.bar_beat == 2
+    rt.reset_state()
+    assert rt.bar_phase.bar_beat == 1

tests/test_beat_detect_ioi.py

@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+"""Beat interval plausibility helpers (audio detector)."""
+
+import os
+import sys
+from collections import deque
+
+PROJECT_ROOT = os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)))
+if PROJECT_ROOT not in sys.path:
+    sys.path.insert(0, PROJECT_ROOT)
+
+from tests.beat_detect import _is_plausible_ioi, _resolve_bpm  # noqa: E402
+
+
+def test_is_plausible_ioi_rejects_double_time():
+    times = deque([0.0, 0.5, 1.0])
+    assert _is_plausible_ioi(1.0, times, 1.15) is False
+
+
+def test_is_plausible_ioi_accepts_steady_grid():
+    times = deque([0.0, 0.5, 1.0])
+    assert _is_plausible_ioi(1.0, times, 1.5) is True
+
+
+def test_resolve_bpm_prefers_intervals_over_wrong_aubio():
+    times = deque([0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0])
+    bpm = _resolve_bpm(times, 70.0)
+    assert bpm is not None
+    assert abs(bpm - 120.0) < 5.0

tests/test_beat_driver_route_suppress.py

@@ -0,0 +1,105 @@
+"""Manual beat route: suppress duplicate select after sequence step change."""
+
+import os
+import sys
+
+PROJECT_ROOT = os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)))
+SRC_PATH = os.path.join(PROJECT_ROOT, "src")
+if SRC_PATH not in sys.path:
+    sys.path.insert(0, SRC_PATH)
+
+from util import beat_driver_route as bdr  # noqa: E402
+
+
+def _patch_delivery(monkeypatch):
+    delivered = []
+
+    async def fake_batch(pairs):
+        delivered.extend(pairs)
+
+    def fake_schedule(coro, _loop):
+        import asyncio
+
+        asyncio.run(coro)
+
+    monkeypatch.setattr(bdr, "_deliver_select_batch", fake_batch)
+    monkeypatch.setattr(bdr, "_main_loop", object())
+    monkeypatch.setattr("asyncio.run_coroutine_threadsafe", fake_schedule)
+    return delivered
+
+
+def test_suppress_next_notify_skips_one_select(monkeypatch):
+    delivered = _patch_delivery(monkeypatch)
+
+    bdr.set_sequence_manual_lane_route(
+        0,
+        ["desk"],
+        "5",
+        {"p": "chase", "a": False, "manual_beat_n": 1},
+    )
+    bdr.mark_sequence_manual_lane_select_sent(0)
+
+    bdr.notify_beat_detected()
+    assert delivered == []
+
+    bdr.notify_beat_detected()
+    assert delivered == [(["desk"], "5")]
+
+
+def test_suppress_does_not_advance_beat_counter(monkeypatch):
+    delivered = _patch_delivery(monkeypatch)
+
+    bdr.set_sequence_manual_lane_route(
+        0,
+        ["desk"],
+        "42",
+        {"p": "radiate", "a": False, "manual_beat_n": 2},
+    )
+    bdr.mark_sequence_manual_lane_select_sent(0)
+
+    bdr.notify_beat_detected()
+    assert delivered == []
+
+    bdr.notify_beat_detected()
+    assert delivered == [(["desk"], "42")]
+
+    delivered.clear()
+    bdr.notify_beat_detected()
+    assert delivered == []
+
+    bdr.notify_beat_detected()
+    assert delivered == [(["desk"], "42")]
+
+
+def test_duplicate_lanes_dedupe_to_one_select_per_beat(monkeypatch):
+    delivered = _patch_delivery(monkeypatch)
+    body = {"p": "radiate", "a": False, "manual_beat_n": 1}
+    entry = {
+        "device_names": ["desk"],
+        "wire_preset_id": "42",
+        "pattern": "radiate",
+        "manual_beat_n": 1,
+        "beat_counter": 0,
+    }
+    with bdr._route_lock:
+        bdr._lane_manual.clear()
+        bdr._lane_manual[-1] = dict(entry)
+        bdr._lane_manual[0] = dict(entry)
+
+    bdr.notify_beat_detected()
+    assert delivered == [(["desk"], "42")]
+
+
+def test_standalone_overlay_skipped_when_sequence_lane_covers(monkeypatch):
+    delivered = _patch_delivery(monkeypatch)
+    body = {"p": "radiate", "a": False, "manual_beat_n": 1}
+
+    bdr.set_sequence_manual_lane_route(1, ["desk"], "42", body)
+    bdr._apply_manual_beat_route_standalone_overlay(["desk"], "42", body)
+
+    with bdr._route_lock:
+        assert -1 not in bdr._lane_manual
+        assert 1 in bdr._lane_manual
+
+    bdr.notify_beat_detected()
+    assert delivered == [(["desk"], "42")]

tests/test_binary_envelope.py

@@ -29,6 +29,21 @@ def test_pack_parse_v2_brightness_only():
     assert data == {"v": "1", "b": 128}
 
 
+def test_pack_parse_v2_mode_maps_to_n6():
+    raw = pack_binary_envelope_v2(
+        presets={
+            "m": {
+                "p": "meteor",
+                "c": ["#aabbcc"],
+                "mode": 2,
+                "n6": 0,
+            }
+        },
+    )
+    data = parse_binary_envelope_v2(raw)
+    assert data["presets"]["m"]["n6"] == 2
+
+
 def test_pack_parse_v2_full():
     raw = pack_binary_envelope_v2(
         presets={

tests/test_browser.py

@@ -750,6 +750,46 @@ def test_presets_ui(browser: BrowserTest) -> bool:
     print(f"\nBrowser presets UI tests: {passed}/{total} passed")
     return passed == total
 
+def test_preset_editor_palette_child_modal_zindex(browser: BrowserTest) -> bool:
+    """
+    Regression: preset editor 'From Palette' builds a body-appended .modal without an id.
+    It must use .modal-child-overlay so z-index clears #preset-editor-modal (1060).
+    """
+    print("\n=== Testing preset child overlay z-index ===")
+    if not browser.setup():
+        return False
+    try:
+        if not browser.navigate("/"):
+            return False
+        z_editor, z_child = browser.driver.execute_script(
+            """
+            const ed = document.getElementById('preset-editor-modal');
+            if (!ed) { return [0, 0]; }
+            ed.classList.add('active');
+            const m = document.createElement('div');
+            m.className = 'modal active modal-child-overlay';
+            m.innerHTML = '<div class="modal-content"><p>stack probe</p></div>';
+            document.body.appendChild(m);
+            const ze = parseInt(getComputedStyle(ed).zIndex, 10) || 0;
+            const zc = parseInt(getComputedStyle(m).zIndex, 10) || 0;
+            m.remove();
+            ed.classList.remove('active');
+            return [ze, zc];
+            """
+        )
+        print(f"  preset-editor z-index={z_editor}  modal-child-overlay z-index={z_child}")
+        if z_child > z_editor >= 1000:
+            print("✓ Child overlay stacks above preset editor")
+            return True
+        print("✗ Child overlay did not stack above preset editor")
+        return False
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"✗ z-index probe failed: {e}")
+        return False
+    finally:
+        browser.teardown()
+
+
 def test_color_palette_ui(browser: BrowserTest) -> bool:
     """Test color palette UI in browser."""
     print("\n=== Testing Color Palette UI in Browser ===")
@@ -1105,6 +1145,9 @@ def main():
     results.append(("Zones UI", test_zones_ui(browser)))
     results.append(("Profiles UI", test_profiles_ui(browser)))
     results.append(("Presets UI", test_presets_ui(browser)))
+    results.append(
+        ("Preset palette child z-index", test_preset_editor_palette_child_modal_zindex(browser))
+    )
     results.append(("Color Palette UI", test_color_palette_ui(browser)))
     results.append(("Preset Drag and Drop", test_preset_drag_and_drop(browser)))
     

tests/test_endpoints_pytest.py

@@ -50,6 +50,17 @@ def _find_id_by_field(list_resp_json: Dict[str, Any], field: str, value: str) ->
     raise AssertionError(f"Could not find id for {field}={value!r}")
 
 
+def _create_and_apply_profile(c: requests.Session, base_url: str) -> str:
+    """Sequences/scenes/presets need an active profile in session."""
+    unique_profile_name = f"pytest-profile-{uuid.uuid4().hex[:8]}"
+    resp = c.post(f"{base_url}/profiles", json={"name": unique_profile_name})
+    assert resp.status_code == 201
+    profile_id = next(iter(resp.json().keys()))
+    resp = c.post(f"{base_url}/profiles/{profile_id}/apply")
+    assert resp.status_code == 200
+    return str(profile_id)
+
+
 def _start_microdot_server(app: Microdot, host: str, port: int):
     """
     Start Microdot server on a background thread.
@@ -123,7 +134,7 @@ def server(monkeypatch, tmp_path_factory):
     import models.pallet as models_pallet  # noqa: E402
     import models.scene as models_scene  # noqa: E402
     import models.pattern as models_pattern  # noqa: E402
-    import models.squence as models_sequence  # noqa: E402
+    import models.sequence as models_sequence  # noqa: E402
     import models.device as models_device  # noqa: E402
 
     for cls in (
@@ -341,19 +352,27 @@ def test_settings_controller(server):
     )
     assert resp.status_code == 400
 
-    resp = c.put(f"{base_url}/settings/settings", json={"wifi_channel": 11})
+    resp = c.put(f"{base_url}/settings", json={"wifi_channel": 11})
     assert resp.status_code == 200
 
-    resp = c.put(f"{base_url}/settings/settings", json={"wifi_channel": 12})
+    resp = c.put(f"{base_url}/settings", json={"wifi_channel": 12})
     assert resp.status_code == 400
 
-    resp = c.put(f"{base_url}/settings/settings", json={"global_brightness": 42})
+    resp = c.put(f"{base_url}/settings", json={"global_brightness": 42})
     assert resp.status_code == 200
     resp = c.get(f"{base_url}/settings")
     assert resp.status_code == 200
     assert resp.json().get("global_brightness") == 42
 
-    resp = c.put(f"{base_url}/settings/settings", json={"global_brightness": 300})
+    resp = c.put(
+        f"{base_url}/settings",
+        json={"sequence_switch_wait": "downbeat"},
+    )
+    assert resp.status_code == 200
+    resp = c.get(f"{base_url}/settings")
+    assert resp.json().get("sequence_switch_wait") == "downbeat"
+
+    resp = c.put(f"{base_url}/settings", json={"global_brightness": 300})
     assert resp.status_code == 400
 
 
@@ -474,6 +493,36 @@ def test_profiles_presets_zones_endpoints(server, monkeypatch):
     resp = c.delete(f"{base_url}/zones/{zone_id}")
     assert resp.status_code == 200
 
+    resp = c.get(f"{base_url}/profiles/{profile_id}/export")
+    assert resp.status_code == 200
+    bundle = resp.json()
+    assert bundle.get("kind") == "profile"
+    assert isinstance(bundle.get("presets"), dict)
+
+    import_name = f"pytest-imported-{uuid.uuid4().hex[:8]}"
+    resp = c.post(
+        f"{base_url}/profiles/import",
+        json={"bundle": bundle, "name": import_name, "apply": False},
+    )
+    assert resp.status_code == 201
+    imported_profile_id = resp.json().get("id") or next(
+        k for k in resp.json().keys() if k != "id"
+    )
+    resp = c.delete(f"{base_url}/profiles/{imported_profile_id}")
+    assert resp.status_code == 200
+
+    resp = c.get(f"{base_url}/presets/{first_preset_id}/export")
+    assert resp.status_code == 200
+    assert resp.json().get("kind") == "preset"
+    resp = c.post(
+        f"{base_url}/presets/import",
+        json={"bundle": resp.json()},
+    )
+    assert resp.status_code == 201
+    imported_preset_id = next(iter(resp.json().keys()))
+    resp = c.delete(f"{base_url}/presets/{imported_preset_id}")
+    assert resp.status_code == 200
+
     # Profile clone + update endpoints.
     clone_name = f"pytest-profile-clone-{uuid.uuid4().hex[:8]}"
     resp = c.post(f"{base_url}/profiles/{profile_id}/clone", json={"name": clone_name})
@@ -508,6 +557,8 @@ def test_groups_sequences_scenes_palettes_patterns_endpoints(server):
     base_url: str = server["base_url"]
     sender: DummySender = server["sender"]
 
+    _create_and_apply_profile(c, base_url)
+
     # Groups.
     unique_group_name = f"pytest-group-{uuid.uuid4().hex[:8]}"
     resp = c.post(f"{base_url}/groups", json={"name": unique_group_name})
@@ -527,21 +578,24 @@ def test_groups_sequences_scenes_palettes_patterns_endpoints(server):
     assert resp.status_code == 200
 
     # Sequences.
-    unique_seq_group_name = f"pytest-seq-group-{uuid.uuid4().hex[:8]}"
+    unique_seq_name = f"pytest-seq-{uuid.uuid4().hex[:8]}"
     resp = c.post(
         f"{base_url}/sequences",
-        json={"group_name": unique_seq_group_name, "presets": []},
+        json={
+            "name": unique_seq_name,
+            "steps": [{"preset_id": "1", "group_ids": []}],
+        },
     )
     assert resp.status_code == 201
     sequences_list = c.get(f"{base_url}/sequences").json()
-    seq_id = _find_id_by_field(sequences_list, "group_name", unique_seq_group_name)
+    seq_id = _find_id_by_field(sequences_list, "name", unique_seq_name)
 
     resp = c.get(f"{base_url}/sequences/{seq_id}")
     assert resp.status_code == 200
 
-    resp = c.put(f"{base_url}/sequences/{seq_id}", json={"sequence_duration": 1234})
+    resp = c.put(f"{base_url}/sequences/{seq_id}", json={"step_duration_ms": 1234})
     assert resp.status_code == 200
-    assert resp.json()["sequence_duration"] == 1234
+    assert resp.json()["step_duration_ms"] == 1234
 
     resp = c.delete(f"{base_url}/sequences/{seq_id}")
     assert resp.status_code == 200
@@ -712,6 +766,13 @@ def test_groups_sequences_scenes_palettes_patterns_endpoints(server):
     assert resp.status_code == 200
     definitions = resp.json()
     assert isinstance(definitions, dict)
+    assert "colour_cycle" in definitions
+    cc_mode = definitions["colour_cycle"].get("mode")
+    assert isinstance(cc_mode, dict)
+    assert "0" in cc_mode and "1" in cc_mode
+    assert "blink" in definitions
+    blink_mode = definitions["blink"].get("mode")
+    assert not isinstance(blink_mode, dict) or len(blink_mode) < 2
 
     pattern_id = f"pytest_pattern_{uuid.uuid4().hex[:8]}"
     resp = c.post(

tests/test_pattern_direction.py

@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+"""LED strip reverse (n5) mapping for upside-down installs."""
+
+import os
+import sys
+
+PROJECT_ROOT = os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)))
+DRIVER_SRC = os.path.join(PROJECT_ROOT, "led-driver", "src")
+if DRIVER_SRC not in sys.path:
+    sys.path.insert(0, DRIVER_SRC)
+
+from patterns.pattern_direction import is_reversed, led_i, signed  # noqa: E402
+from preset import Preset  # noqa: E402
+
+
+class _FakeDriver:
+    num_leds = 10
+
+
+def test_preset_reverse_sets_n5():
+    p = Preset({"p": "chase", "reverse": True})
+    assert p.n5 == 1
+    assert is_reversed(p) is True
+
+
+def test_led_i_mirrors_index():
+    drv = _FakeDriver()
+    p = Preset({"p": "chase", "n5": 1})
+    assert led_i(drv, p, 0) == 9
+    assert led_i(drv, p, 9) == 0
+    assert led_i(drv, p, 3) == 6
+
+
+def test_signed_negates_when_reversed():
+    p = Preset({"p": "chase", "n5": 1})
+    assert signed(p, 4) == -4
+    assert signed(Preset({"p": "chase", "n5": 0}), 4) == 4

tests/test_preset_wire_mode.py

@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+"""Preset style mode: ``mode`` field, wire ``n6``, and pattern.json metadata."""
+
+import json
+import sys
+from pathlib import Path
+
+PROJECT_ROOT = Path(__file__).resolve().parents[1]
+sys.path.insert(0, str(PROJECT_ROOT / "src"))
+sys.path.insert(0, str(PROJECT_ROOT / "led-driver" / "src"))
+
+from patterns.pattern_modes import style_mode  # noqa: E402
+from preset import Preset  # noqa: E402
+from util.espnow_message import build_preset_dict, wire_n6  # noqa: E402
+
+
+def test_wire_n6_prefers_mode_over_n6():
+    assert wire_n6({"mode": 2, "n6": 0}) == 2
+    assert wire_n6({"n6": 1}) == 1
+    assert wire_n6({}) == 0
+
+
+def test_build_preset_dict_maps_mode_to_n6():
+    wire = build_preset_dict({"pattern": "meteor", "mode": 2, "colors": ["#ffffff"]})
+    assert wire["n6"] == 2
+    assert wire["p"] == "meteor"
+
+
+def test_preset_edit_accepts_mode_alias():
+    p = Preset({"p": "colour_cycle", "mode": 1, "d": 100, "c": [(255, 255, 255)]})
+    assert p.n6 == 1
+
+
+def test_style_mode_reads_mode_and_legacy_pattern_id():
+    p = Preset({"p": "colour_cycle", "mode": 0, "d": 100, "c": [(255, 0, 0)]})
+    assert style_mode(p, 0, {"rainbow": 1}) == 0
+
+    legacy = Preset({"p": "rainbow", "d": 100, "c": [(255, 0, 0)]})
+    assert style_mode(legacy, 0, {"rainbow": 1}) == 1
+
+
+def test_pattern_json_defines_mode_for_merged_patterns():
+    path = PROJECT_ROOT / "db" / "pattern.json"
+    definitions = json.loads(path.read_text(encoding="utf-8"))
+    for name in ("colour_cycle", "chase", "aurora", "meteor", "particles", "sparkle"):
+        assert name in definitions, name
+        mode = definitions[name].get("mode")
+        assert isinstance(mode, dict), name
+        assert len(mode) >= 2, name
+
+    blink = definitions.get("blink", {})
+    assert "mode" not in blink or not isinstance(blink.get("mode"), dict) or len(blink.get("mode", {})) < 2

tests/test_profile_bundle.py

@@ -0,0 +1,133 @@
+"""Unit tests for profile/preset/sequence bundle import/export."""
+
+import json
+import sys
+from pathlib import Path
+
+PROJECT_ROOT = Path(__file__).resolve().parents[1]
+sys.path.insert(0, str(PROJECT_ROOT / "src"))
+
+from models.pallet import Palette  # noqa: E402
+from models.preset import Preset  # noqa: E402
+from models.profile import Profile  # noqa: E402
+from models.sequence import Sequence  # noqa: E402
+from models.zone import Zone  # noqa: E402
+from util.profile_bundle import (  # noqa: E402
+    export_preset_bundle,
+    export_profile_bundle,
+    export_sequence_bundle,
+    import_preset_bundle,
+    import_profile_bundle,
+    import_sequence_bundle,
+)
+
+
+def _fresh_models(tmp_path, monkeypatch):
+    import models.model as model_mod
+
+    db = tmp_path / "db"
+    db.mkdir()
+    monkeypatch.setattr(model_mod, "_db_dir", lambda: str(db))
+
+    for cls in (Profile, Zone, Preset, Sequence, Palette):
+        if hasattr(cls, "_instance"):
+            delattr(cls, "_instance")
+
+    profiles = Profile()
+    zones = Zone()
+    presets = Preset()
+    sequences = Sequence()
+    palette = Palette()
+    return profiles, zones, presets, sequences, palette
+
+
+def test_profile_export_import_round_trip(tmp_path, monkeypatch):
+    profiles, zones, presets, sequences, palette = _fresh_models(tmp_path, monkeypatch)
+
+    pid = profiles.create("Source")
+    zid = zones.create(name="main")
+    preset_id = presets.create(pid)
+    presets.update(
+        preset_id,
+        {
+            "name": "Test preset",
+            "pattern": "blink",
+            "colors": ["#ff0000"],
+            "brightness": 200,
+            "delay": 50,
+        },
+    )
+    zones.update(
+        zid,
+        {
+            "presets_flat": [str(preset_id)],
+            "default_preset": str(preset_id),
+        },
+    )
+    seq_id = sequences.create(pid)
+    sequences.update(
+        seq_id,
+        {
+            "name": "Beat seq",
+            "lanes": [[{"preset_id": str(preset_id), "group_ids": [], "beats": 2}]],
+            "lanes_group_ids": [[]],
+        },
+    )
+    zones.update(zid, {"sequence_ids": [str(seq_id)]})
+    profiles.update(pid, {"zones": [str(zid)]})
+    palette_id = profiles.read(pid)["palette_id"]
+    palette.update(palette_id, {"colors": ["#112233", "#445566"]})
+
+    bundle = export_profile_bundle(
+        str(pid), profiles, zones, presets, sequences, palette
+    )
+    assert bundle["kind"] == "profile"
+    assert str(preset_id) in bundle["presets"]
+    assert str(seq_id) in bundle["sequences"]
+    assert bundle["palette"]["colors"] == ["#112233", "#445566"]
+
+    new_pid, _ = import_profile_bundle(
+        bundle, profiles, zones, presets, sequences, palette, name="Imported"
+    )
+    assert new_pid != str(pid)
+    found = [
+        presets.read(k)
+        for k in presets.list()
+        if isinstance(presets.read(k), dict)
+        and str(presets.read(k).get("profile_id")) == str(new_pid)
+        and presets.read(k).get("name") == "Test preset"
+    ]
+    assert found
+
+
+def test_preset_export_import(tmp_path, monkeypatch):
+    profiles, zones, presets, sequences, palette = _fresh_models(tmp_path, monkeypatch)
+    pid = profiles.create("P")
+    preset_id = presets.create(pid)
+    presets.update(preset_id, {"name": "Solo", "pattern": "on", "colors": ["#00ff00"]})
+
+    bundle = export_preset_bundle(str(preset_id), presets)
+    assert bundle["kind"] == "preset"
+
+    new_id, data = import_preset_bundle(bundle, presets, str(pid))
+    assert new_id != str(preset_id)
+    assert data["name"] == "Solo"
+
+
+def test_sequence_export_import_with_presets(tmp_path, monkeypatch):
+    profiles, zones, presets, sequences, palette = _fresh_models(tmp_path, monkeypatch)
+    pid = profiles.create("P")
+    preset_id = presets.create(pid)
+    presets.update(preset_id, {"name": "Step", "pattern": "off"})
+    seq_id = sequences.create(pid)
+    sequences.update(
+        seq_id,
+        {"name": "S", "lanes": [[{"preset_id": str(preset_id), "beats": 1}]]},
+    )
+
+    bundle = export_sequence_bundle(str(seq_id), sequences, presets, profile_id=str(pid))
+    assert str(preset_id) in bundle["presets"]
+
+    new_seq_id, doc = import_sequence_bundle(bundle, sequences, presets, str(pid))
+    assert new_seq_id != str(seq_id)
+    assert doc["lanes"][0][0]["preset_id"] != str(preset_id)

tests/test_sequence_beat_phase_sync.py

@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+"""Sequence beat phase alignment (sync to musical downbeat)."""
+
+import os
+import sys
+
+PROJECT_ROOT = os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)))
+SRC_PATH = os.path.join(PROJECT_ROOT, "src")
+if SRC_PATH not in sys.path:
+    sys.path.insert(0, SRC_PATH)
+
+from util.sequence_playback import apply_beat_phase_sync  # noqa: E402
+
+
+def _ctx(lane_states):
+    return {"lane_states": lane_states, "sequence_loop_beat": 5}
+
+
+def test_apply_beat_phase_sync_step_resets_beat_count_only():
+    ctx = _ctx(
+        [
+            {"stepIdx": 2, "beatCount": 3, "done": False},
+            {"stepIdx": 1, "beatCount": 1, "done": True},
+        ]
+    )
+    ok, resend = apply_beat_phase_sync(ctx, "step")
+    assert ok is True
+    assert resend is False
+    assert ctx["lane_states"][0]["stepIdx"] == 2
+    assert ctx["lane_states"][0]["beatCount"] == 0
+    assert ctx["lane_states"][1]["beatCount"] == 1
+    assert ctx["sequence_loop_beat"] == 5
+
+
+def test_apply_beat_phase_sync_pass_restarts_pass():
+    ctx = _ctx([{"stepIdx": 2, "beatCount": 3, "done": False}])
+    ok, resend = apply_beat_phase_sync(ctx, "pass")
+    assert ok is True
+    assert resend is True
+    st = ctx["lane_states"][0]
+    assert st["stepIdx"] == 0
+    assert st["beatCount"] == 0
+    assert st["done"] is False
+    assert ctx["sequence_loop_beat"] == 0

tests/test_sequence_pending_start.py

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+"""Deferred sequence start on beat / downbeat."""
+
+import asyncio
+import os
+import sys
+
+PROJECT_ROOT = os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)))
+SRC_PATH = os.path.join(PROJECT_ROOT, "src")
+if SRC_PATH not in sys.path:
+    sys.path.insert(0, SRC_PATH)
+
+from util import sequence_playback as sp  # noqa: E402
+
+
+def test_normalize_wait_for():
+    assert sp._normalize_wait_for({"wait_for": "beat"}) == "beat"
+    assert sp._normalize_wait_for({"start_on": "downbeat"}) == "downbeat"
+    assert sp._normalize_wait_for({"wait_for": "next_beat"}) == "beat"
+    assert sp._normalize_wait_for({}) is None
+    assert sp._play_options_without_wait({"wait_for": "beat", "zone_id": "1"}) == {"zone_id": "1"}
+
+
+def test_pending_play_status_empty():
+    sp.clear_pending_play()
+    assert sp.pending_play_status() == {"pending": False}
+
+
+def test_queue_and_clear_pending():
+    sp.clear_pending_play()
+    sp._queue_pending_start("z1", "s1", "p1", {"simulated_bpm": 120}, "beat", bpm=120.0)
+    st = sp.pending_play_status()
+    assert st["pending"] is True
+    assert st["wait_for"] == "beat"
+    assert st["sequence_id"] == "s1"
+    sp.clear_pending_play()
+    assert sp.pending_play_status()["pending"] is False
+
+
+def test_try_consume_pending_beat():
+    sp.clear_pending_play()
+    sp._queue_pending_start("z1", "s1", "p1", None, "beat", bpm=120.0)
+
+    async def fake_start(*_a, **_k):
+        return None
+
+    sp._start_immediate = fake_start  # type: ignore[method-assign]
+    assert asyncio.run(sp._try_consume_pending_play(is_downbeat=False)) is True
+    assert sp.pending_play_status()["pending"] is False
+
+
+def test_try_consume_pending_downbeat_skips_upbeat():
+    sp.clear_pending_play()
+    sp._queue_pending_start("z1", "s1", "p1", None, "downbeat", bpm=120.0)
+    assert asyncio.run(sp._try_consume_pending_play(is_downbeat=False)) is False
+    assert sp.pending_play_status()["pending"] is True
+
+    async def fake_start(*_a, **_k):
+        return None
+
+    sp._start_immediate = fake_start  # type: ignore[method-assign]
+    assert asyncio.run(sp._try_consume_pending_play(is_downbeat=True)) is True
+    sp.clear_pending_play()
+
+
+def test_downbeat_start_counts_trigger_beat(monkeypatch):
+    """The downbeat that starts playback is beat 1 of the step, not beat 0."""
+    sp.clear_pending_play()
+    sp.stop()
+
+    async def fake_start(_z, _s, _p, _opts):
+        sp._beat_run = {
+            "lanes": [[{"preset_id": "1", "beats": 4}]],
+            "lane_states": [{"stepIdx": 0, "beatCount": 0, "done": False}],
+            "num_lanes": 1,
+            "sequence_loop_beat": 0,
+        }
+
+    monkeypatch.setattr(sp, "_start_immediate", fake_start)
+    sp._queue_pending_start("z1", "s1", "p1", None, "downbeat", bpm=120.0)
+
+    async def run():
+        assert await sp._try_consume_pending_play(is_downbeat=True) is True
+        await sp.process_active_beat_advance()
+
+    asyncio.run(run())
+    assert sp._beat_run["lane_states"][0]["beatCount"] == 1
+    sp.stop()
+

tests/test_sequence_playback_loop.py

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+"""Sequence playback loop flag coercion."""
+
+import os
+import sys
+
+PROJECT_ROOT = os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)))
+SRC_PATH = os.path.join(PROJECT_ROOT, "src")
+if SRC_PATH not in sys.path:
+    sys.path.insert(0, SRC_PATH)
+
+from util.sequence_playback import (  # noqa: E402
+    _coerce_loop,
+    _ordered_unique_preset_ids_in_lane,
+)
+
+
+def test_coerce_loop():
+    assert _coerce_loop({"loop": True}) is True
+    assert _coerce_loop({"loop": False}) is False
+    assert _coerce_loop({"sequence_loop": 0}) is False
+    assert _coerce_loop({}) is True
+
+
+def test_ordered_unique_preset_ids_in_lane():
+    lane = [
+        {"preset_id": "6", "beats": 1},
+        {"preset_id": "4", "beats": 2},
+        {"preset_id": "6", "beats": 1},
+    ]
+    assert _ordered_unique_preset_ids_in_lane(lane) == ["6", "4"]

tests/test_ui_settings.py

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+"""Server-owned UI settings (no browser localStorage)."""
+
+import os
+import sys
+
+PROJECT_ROOT = os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)))
+SRC_PATH = os.path.join(PROJECT_ROOT, "src")
+if SRC_PATH not in sys.path:
+    sys.path.insert(0, SRC_PATH)
+
+from util.audio_run_persist import read_audio_run_state  # noqa: E402
+from util.sequence_playback import _sequence_switch_wait_from_settings  # noqa: E402
+
+
+def test_audio_run_state_includes_device_form_fields():
+    st = read_audio_run_state()
+    assert "device_override" in st
+    assert "device_select" in st
+
+
+def test_sequence_switch_wait_from_settings():
+    assert _sequence_switch_wait_from_settings() in ("beat", "downbeat")

tools/generate_beat_test_track.py

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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Metronome-style mono click track for testing the audio beat detector.
+
+Without ``-o``: streams S16LE PCM to ``aplay`` (stdin) until you press Ctrl+C.
+
+With ``-o``: writes a WAV file of fixed length and exits.
+
+Examples:
+  python3 tools/generate_beat_test_track.py
+  python3 tools/generate_beat_test_track.py --bpm 90
+  python3 tools/generate_beat_test_track.py -o tests/audio/beat_test_120bpm.wav --duration 30
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import argparse
+import math
+import shutil
+import struct
+import subprocess
+import wave
+from pathlib import Path
+
+
+def _parse_args() -> argparse.Namespace:
+    p = argparse.ArgumentParser(description=__doc__)
+    p.add_argument(
+        "-o",
+        "--output",
+        type=Path,
+        default=None,
+        help="If set, write this WAV file and exit (no live playback)",
+    )
+    p.add_argument("--bpm", type=float, default=120.0, help="Beats per minute (default: 120)")
+    p.add_argument(
+        "--duration",
+        type=float,
+        default=30.0,
+        help="With -o only: click section length in seconds after intro (default: 30)",
+    )
+    p.add_argument(
+        "--intro-silence",
+        type=float,
+        default=0.5,
+        help="Leading silence in seconds (default: 0.5)",
+    )
+    p.add_argument("--sample-rate", type=int, default=44100, help="Sample rate Hz (default: 44100)")
+    p.add_argument(
+        "--click-ms",
+        type=float,
+        default=18.0,
+        help="Approximate click length in ms (default: 18)",
+    )
+    p.add_argument(
+        "--freq",
+        type=float,
+        default=1000.0,
+        help="Click sine frequency Hz (default: 1000)",
+    )
+    return p.parse_args()
+
+
+def _click_int16_samples(sr: int, click_ms: float, freq: float) -> tuple[list[int], int]:
+    """One click; returns samples and click_len (same as len(samples))."""
+    click_len = max(1, int(sr * max(4.0, click_ms) / 1000.0))
+    freq_clamped = max(200.0, min(4000.0, float(freq)))
+    floats: list[float] = []
+    for i in range(click_len):
+        t = i / sr
+        env = math.sin(0.5 * math.pi * (i + 1) / click_len) ** 2
+        floats.append(env * math.sin(2.0 * math.pi * freq_clamped * t))
+    peak = max(abs(x) for x in floats) or 1.0
+    scale = 0.92 / peak
+    out: list[int] = []
+    for x in floats:
+        v = int(round(max(-1.0, min(1.0, x * scale)) * 32767.0))
+        out.append(max(-32767, min(32767, v)))
+    return out, click_len
+
+
+def _render_scaled_samples(
+    sr: int,
+    bpm: float,
+    intro: float,
+    dur: float,
+    click_ms: float,
+    freq: float,
+) -> tuple[list[float], int, float, int]:
+    beat_sec = 60.0 / bpm
+    click_len = max(1, int(sr * max(4.0, click_ms) / 1000.0))
+    freq_clamped = max(200.0, min(4000.0, float(freq)))
+    total_sec = intro + dur
+    n_samples = int(sr * total_sec)
+    intro_samples = int(sr * intro)
+
+    samples = [0.0] * n_samples
+    beat_samples = int(round(sr * beat_sec))
+    if beat_samples < click_len + 1:
+        raise SystemExit("BPM too high for this sample rate / click length")
+
+    beat_idx = 0
+    while True:
+        start = intro_samples + beat_idx * beat_samples
+        if start >= n_samples:
+            break
+        for i in range(click_len):
+            pos = start + i
+            if pos >= n_samples:
+                break
+            t = i / sr
+            env = math.sin(0.5 * math.pi * (i + 1) / click_len) ** 2
+            s = env * math.sin(2.0 * math.pi * freq_clamped * t)
+            samples[pos] += s
+        beat_idx += 1
+
+    peak = max(abs(x) for x in samples) or 1.0
+    scale = 0.92 / peak
+    for i in range(n_samples):
+        samples[i] = max(-1.0, min(1.0, samples[i] * scale))
+
+    return samples, sr, total_sec, beat_idx
+
+
+def write_wav_mono16(path: Path, samples: list[float], sr: int) -> None:
+    path.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+    with wave.open(str(path), "w") as w:
+        w.setnchannels(1)
+        w.setsampwidth(2)
+        w.setframerate(sr)
+        for x in samples:
+            v = int(round(x * 32767.0))
+            w.writeframes(struct.pack("<h", v))
+
+
+def _stream_aplay_until_interrupt(
+    sr: int,
+    bpm: float,
+    intro_silence: float,
+    click_ms: float,
+    freq: float,
+) -> None:
+    aplay = shutil.which("aplay")
+    if not aplay:
+        raise SystemExit("aplay not found; install alsa-utils, or use -o to write a WAV file.")
+
+    click_samps, click_len = _click_int16_samples(sr, click_ms, freq)
+    beat_samples = int(round(sr * 60.0 / bpm))
+    if beat_samples < click_len + 1:
+        raise SystemExit("BPM too high for this sample rate / click length")
+
+    silence_samples = beat_samples - click_len
+    beat_chunk = struct.pack("<" + "h" * len(click_samps), *click_samps) + (
+        b"\x00\x00" * silence_samples
+    )
+
+    intro_samples = int(sr * max(0.0, float(intro_silence)))
+    intro_chunk = b"\x00\x00" * intro_samples
+
+    argv = [aplay, "-q", "-t", "raw", "-f", "S16_LE", "-c", "1", "-r", str(sr)]
+    proc = subprocess.Popen(argv, stdin=subprocess.PIPE)
+    if proc.stdin is None:
+        raise SystemExit("aplay did not open stdin")
+
+    print(
+        f"Streaming {bpm} BPM, {sr} Hz mono -> aplay (raw). Ctrl+C to stop.",
+        flush=True,
+    )
+    try:
+        if intro_chunk:
+            proc.stdin.write(intro_chunk)
+        beats_written = 0
+        # Write several beats per syscall to reduce overhead
+        batch = 8
+        multi = beat_chunk * batch
+        while True:
+            proc.stdin.write(multi)
+            beats_written += batch
+            if beats_written % 256 == 0:
+                proc.stdin.flush()
+    except BrokenPipeError:
+        print("aplay exited.", flush=True)
+    except KeyboardInterrupt:
+        print("\nStopped.", flush=True)
+    finally:
+        try:
+            proc.stdin.close()
+        except BrokenPipeError:
+            pass
+        proc.wait(timeout=3)
+
+
+def main() -> None:
+    args = _parse_args()
+    sr = max(8000, min(96000, int(args.sample_rate)))
+    bpm = max(40.0, min(240.0, float(args.bpm)))
+
+    if args.output is not None:
+        intro = max(0.0, float(args.intro_silence))
+        dur = max(1.0, float(args.duration))
+        samples, sr_u, total_sec, beats = _render_scaled_samples(
+            sr, bpm, intro, dur, float(args.click_ms), float(args.freq)
+        )
+        write_wav_mono16(args.output, samples, sr_u)
+        print(
+            f"Wrote {args.output} ({len(samples)} samples, {total_sec:.1f}s, {sr_u} Hz mono): "
+            f"{bpm} BPM, ~{beats} beats"
+        )
+        return
+
+    _stream_aplay_until_interrupt(
+        sr,
+        bpm,
+        float(args.intro_silence),
+        float(args.click_ms),
+        float(args.freq),
+    )
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()