docs(user): reader audio section + kobo guide refresh to platform reality

reader-guide.md gains the audiobook/episode player section (seek,
prev/next episode, Bookmarks panel, Chapters list, Player settings with
autoplay/speed/resume-rewind overrides, Shortcuts dialog) — the player
existed with zero user docs.

kobo-setup.md drops the stale 'not available yet, actively being
developed' framing: the server side of native Kobo sync is implemented
and documented (sync/initialization endpoints, bookmark + markup sync,
shelf mappings, KEPUB sidecar config), so the guide now states exactly
that, keeps stock-firmware rollout as the honest remaining piece, and
keeps KOReader as the supported today-path.

ui-controls.md: Player settings / Shortcuts & interactions / Chapters /
Bookmarks entries (templ-entity fragments for ampersand labels).
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# Kobo Device Setup Guide
> ## 🚧 Coming Soon
>
> Native Kobo sync is not available yet. It is actively being developed and this guide will be filled in as the feature lands.
There are two ways to use a Kobo with Bookhoard, and they can be chosen
independently per device:
## Using a Kobo With Bookhoard Today
| Way | Status | What you get |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **KOReader on the Kobo** | Works today, fully | Reading position, bookmarks, highlights, notes, OPDS wireless book delivery |
| **Stock Kobo firmware (native sync)** | Server support is complete; device-side enablement is the remaining piece | Reading position and stats, bookmarks/highlights/notes, shelf mappings (your collections as Kobo shelves), automatic EPUB → KEPUB conversion, and the Kobo's own sync experience |
You don't have to wait: **KOReader runs on Kobo hardware** and syncs fully with Bookhoard today — reading position, bookmarks, highlights, and notes, plus OPDS wireless book delivery.
## Using a Kobo today
See the **[KOReader Setup Guide](koreader-setup.md)** for complete instructions.
**KOReader runs on Kobo hardware** and syncs fully with Bookhoard right
now — the [KOReader Setup Guide](koreader-setup.md) walks the whole path
(plugin install, server approval, OPDS delivery, troubleshooting).
## What's Planned for Native Kobo Sync
## About native Kobo sync
When released, native Kobo sync will let stock Kobo firmware talk directly to Bookhoard:
The server side of the native protocol is implemented and documented: the
Kobo sync and initialization endpoints, bookmark and markup (highlight and
note) sync, shelf mappings that expose your collections as Kobo shelves,
and the KEPUB sidecar configuration used for conversion. What remains is
the device-side rollout, so stock-firmware sync is not yet something to
rely on for daily use — this guide will gain a full setup walkthrough when
that lands.
- **Reading position sync** — percentages, pages, and reading statistics
- **Bookmarks, highlights, and notes** — synced with the web and other devices
- **OPDS wireless delivery** — browse and download books directly on the Kobo
- **Automatic EPUB → KEPUB conversion** — for better Kobo rendering
- **Shelf mappings** — Bookhoard collections appearing as Kobo shelves
The server-side protocol endpoints are already implemented and under test; the feature will be announced when it's ready for real devices.
Nothing about native sync takes anything away from KOReader: the two can
coexist, and a KOReader setup keeps working either way.
## FAQ
**Q: Should I buy a Kobo to use with Bookhoard today?**
A: Kobo devices work great with Bookhoard via KOReader. Native (stock firmware) sync is coming soon.
A: Yes, via KOReader — it is the supported path today and covers sync plus
wireless book delivery.
**Q: What happens to my KOReader setup when native sync arrives?**
A: Nothing — KOReader will keep working. Native sync simply adds another option for people who prefer stock Kobo firmware.
**Q: Will I have to redo anything when native sync lands?**
A: No — KOReader keeps working; native sync just adds the stock-firmware
option.
## Additional Resources