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Raffi integrates with popular platforms to enhance your viewing experience and share what you’re watching.

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Discord Rich Presence

Show your friends what you’re watching with Discord Rich Presence integration.

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What is Discord Rich Presence?

Discord Rich Presence displays your current activity in Discord:
  • What you’re watching - Movie or TV show title
  • Episode information - Season and episode number for TV shows
  • Playback status - Playing or paused indicator
  • Time remaining - Dynamic countdown to end of content
  • Raffi branding - Shows you’re using Raffi
Discord Rich Presence only works with the desktop app and requires Discord to be running.

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Enabling Discord Integration

Discord Rich Presence is automatic:
  1. Launch Discord - Ensure Discord is running on your computer
  2. Start Raffi - Open the Raffi desktop app
  3. Play Content - Begin watching any movie or TV show
  4. Automatic Display - Your activity appears in Discord within seconds
No configuration required - Discord integration works automatically when both apps are running.

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What’s Displayed

Your Discord status shows: For Movies:
  • Title: Movie name
  • State: “Movie”
  • Time remaining: Countdown to end
  • Status icon: Play or pause indicator
For TV Shows:
  • Title: Show name
  • State: “S E - ”
  • Time remaining: Countdown to episode end
  • Status icon: Play or pause indicator

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Example Display

Watching Raffi
Breaking Bad
S5 E16 - Felina
⏱️ 32 minutes remaining
▶️ Playing

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Privacy Controls

Control what Discord shows:
  • Activity Status - Toggle in Discord settings > Activity Status
  • Close Raffi - Activity clears when you close the player
  • Pause - Status updates to “Paused” when you pause playback
If you don’t want to show what you’re watching, disable Activity Status in Discord settings before launching Raffi.

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Automatic Updates

Rich Presence updates automatically:
  • Title changes - Updates when switching content
  • Play/pause - Status icon changes instantly
  • Time remaining - Countdown updates continuously
  • Episode progression - Updates when next episode starts

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Clearing Activity

Your Discord activity clears when:
  • You close the Raffi player
  • You exit the Raffi application
  • You stop playing content
  • Discord loses connection to Raffi

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Chromecast Support

Cast your content to any Chromecast device on your network.

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What is Chromecast?

Chromecast allows you to:
  • Stream to TV - Play content on your television
  • Remote control - Control playback from Raffi
  • Better quality - Often provides better playback performance
  • Free your computer - Keep using your computer while watching
Chromecast support is available in the desktop app for both Google Cast devices and compatible smart TVs.

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Supported Devices

Raffi works with:
  • Chromecast (all generations)
  • Chromecast Ultra
  • Chromecast with Google TV
  • Google Cast-enabled TVs
  • Android TV devices with Cast support

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Casting Content

Start casting to your TV:
1

Start Playing Content

Begin playing any movie or TV show in Raffi.
2

Open Cast Menu

Click the Cast icon in the player controls.
3

Scan for Devices

Raffi scans your network for available Cast devices (3-second timeout).
4

Select Device

Choose your Chromecast or Cast-enabled TV from the list.
5

Start Casting

Playback transfers to your TV and continues from the current position.

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Cast Controls

Control casting from Raffi:
  • Play/Pause - Control playback on your TV
  • Seek - Jump to any position in the video
  • Volume - Adjust TV volume
  • Stop Casting - Return playback to your computer
  • Disconnect - End the cast session
Subtitle and audio track selection must be set before casting. Switching tracks during cast requires reloading the stream.

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Cast Session Management

Raffi maintains your cast session:
  • Persistent connection - Stays connected until you stop
  • Automatic reconnect - Recovers from brief network interruptions
  • Progress sync - Your position updates in real-time
  • Session cleanup - Automatically cleans up when disconnected

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Stopping a Cast Session

1

Open Cast Menu

Click the Cast icon in the player controls.
2

Stop Casting

Click “Stop Casting” or “Disconnect”.
3

Return to Local Playback

Optionally resume playback on your computer from the same position.

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Cast Modes

Raffi supports two casting modes: Native Cast:
  • Direct streaming to supported devices
  • Best performance and compatibility
  • Lower latency
Chrome Cast:
  • Uses Chrome’s casting implementation
  • Broader device compatibility
  • Fallback when native mode unavailable
Raffi automatically selects the best mode for your device.

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Cast Metadata

When casting, your TV displays:
  • Title - Movie or show name
  • Subtitle - Episode information for TV shows
  • Cover art - Poster image
  • Background - Backdrop image
  • Duration - Total video length

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Advanced Cast Features

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Media Reloading

If the cast stream needs updating:
  1. Raffi detects duration changes
  2. Automatically reloads media on the device
  3. Maintains playback position
  4. Continues seamlessly

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Cast Bootstrap

For secure casting:
  • Session tokens - 15-minute expiration
  • Local IP detection - Automatic network configuration
  • Secure URLs - Token-protected stream access

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Network Requirements

For reliable casting:
  • Same network - Raffi and Cast device must be on the same WiFi
  • Stable connection - Strong WiFi signal recommended
  • Firewall rules - Allow Cast protocol (UDP 5353, TCP 8008-8009)
  • Router compatibility - UPnP/mDNS support recommended
If devices don’t appear, check that your router allows device-to-device communication (disable AP isolation).

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Other Integrations

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Trakt

Sync your watch history with Trakt:
  • Automatic scrobbling - Progress sent to Trakt
  • Watch history - Keep track across all platforms
  • Recommendations - Get suggestions based on viewing
  • Statistics - View your watching stats

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Setting Up Trakt

1

Open Settings

Navigate to Raffi settings.
2

Connect Trakt

Click “Connect Trakt” in the integrations section.
3

Authorize

Sign in to Trakt and authorize Raffi.
4

Start Watching

Your progress automatically syncs to Trakt.

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AVE Authentication

Connect with AVE services:
  • Account integration - Link your AVE account
  • Premium features - Access AVE-specific features
  • Sync settings - Share configuration across platforms

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Troubleshooting Integrations

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Discord Not Showing Activity

If Discord Rich Presence doesn’t appear:
  1. Ensure Discord is running before starting Raffi
  2. Check Discord settings > Activity Status is enabled
  3. Restart both Discord and Raffi
  4. Verify you’re playing content (not just browsing)

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Chromecast Device Not Found

If your Cast device doesn’t appear:
  1. Verify device is powered on and connected to WiFi
  2. Ensure Raffi and device are on the same network
  3. Check router allows device discovery (disable AP isolation)
  4. Restart your Cast device
  5. Try scanning again with longer timeout

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Cast Playback Issues

If casting doesn’t work properly:
  • Stuttering - Select a lower quality stream
  • No audio - Check TV volume and audio output settings
  • Buffering - Verify network connection strength
  • Disconnects - Check WiFi stability

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Trakt Not Syncing

If Trakt sync fails:
  1. Check internet connection
  2. Reauthorize Trakt in settings
  3. Verify content has valid IMDb or TMDB ID
  4. Check Trakt service status
Most integration issues resolve with a restart of both Raffi and the connected service.

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Best Practices

Network Stability

Use wired Ethernet for computer when casting for best performance.

Privacy Awareness

Remember Discord shows your activity to friends - use privacy settings if needed.

Quality Settings

Select appropriate quality for your TV and network when casting.

Keep Updated

Update Raffi, Discord, and Chromecast firmware for best compatibility.

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