diff --git a/src/core/audio/CrossfadeTransport.cpp b/src/core/audio/CrossfadeTransport.cpp
index 8119b0037..efcd048a9 100644
--- a/src/core/audio/CrossfadeTransport.cpp
+++ b/src/core/audio/CrossfadeTransport.cpp
@@ -171,6 +171,10 @@ void CrossfadeTransport::SetPosition(double seconds) {
         }
     }
 
+    if (this->state == PlaybackPaused) {
+        SetPlaybackState(PlaybackPlaying);
+    }
+
     if (this->active.player) {
         this->TimeChanged(seconds);
     }
diff --git a/src/core/audio/GaplessTransport.cpp b/src/core/audio/GaplessTransport.cpp
index 28e080ded..cd7837e2f 100644
--- a/src/core/audio/GaplessTransport.cpp
+++ b/src/core/audio/GaplessTransport.cpp
@@ -237,6 +237,10 @@ void GaplessTransport::SetPosition(double seconds) {
         }
     }
 
+    if (this->state == PlaybackPaused) {
+        SetPlaybackState(PlaybackPlaying);
+    }
+
     if (this->activePlayer) {
         this->TimeChanged(seconds);
     }