diff --git a/resources/lib/kodimonitor.py b/resources/lib/kodimonitor.py
index 93d5b48a..d9e763d2 100644
--- a/resources/lib/kodimonitor.py
+++ b/resources/lib/kodimonitor.py
@@ -85,6 +85,9 @@ class KodiMonitor(xbmc.Monitor):
             self.retry = True
             self._on_play_(data)
 
+        elif method == 'Player.OnSeek':
+            window('emby_command', value="true")
+
         elif method == 'VideoLibrary.OnUpdate':
             self._video_update(data)
 
diff --git a/resources/lib/service_entry.py b/resources/lib/service_entry.py
index 2f97f85f..e7c1b805 100644
--- a/resources/lib/service_entry.py
+++ b/resources/lib/service_entry.py
@@ -294,7 +294,8 @@ class Service(object):
             difference_seconds = difference.seconds
 
             # Ping session every 4-5 minutes
-            if difference_seconds > 270:
+            if difference_seconds > 270 and window('emby_command') == "true":
+                window('emby_command', clear=True)
                 kodi_player.reportPlayback()
                 self.last_progress = datetime.today()