I did think of suggesting that, but thought I'd get roasted!Why not just use a smart plug with a routine to switch on and off when ever you want. No chance of anything playing if the WiiM has no power.
At least, I won't be angry, but I'm worried that it will shorten the life of the WiiM.Why not just use a smart plug with a routine to switch on and off when ever you want. No chance of anything playing if the WiiM has no power.
It's usually recommended to switch of all electrical appliances at night to save electricity when they are in standby mode including TV'S, satellite / streaming boxes etc. I have a WiiM mini that I use as a portable streamer with a Bluetooth speaker which is always being turned on and off with no apparent detriment.At least, I won't be angry, but I'm worried that it will shorten the life of the WiiM.
I use smart plugs for electric blankets to warm my bed before going to bed, but I don't dare to use smart plugs for expensive audio.
(Whether WiiM is expensive or not is another debate)
I'm not an audio or electrical expert, I'm just a timid old man.![]()
That makes sense … I tried all the services (except Amazon Music cause I don’t normally use that one) and the same behavior happened (i.e. wouldn’t stop playing)> What’s interesting is when I hit the play routine button, the music fades out then fades back in and continues to play. Not sure why it would do that?
It may be because Alexa sent an invalid action to WiiM. I don't know..
I like this solution… I’ll give it a go! I don’t mind switching inputs as I switch inputs all the time depending on what I’m doing.I found a way to stop the music using WHA's alarm function.
(This is not a perfect solution).
Just select "Line in" the alarm setting "Music". At 2 o'clock, the WiiM's input switches to Line in and the music stops.
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My fingers were on the keyboard just waiting to roast …I did think of suggesting that, but thought I'd get roasted!
I just tried it and doesn’t seem to work for me. The music is still playing, unless I need to wait 24 hoursI like this solution… I’ll give it a go! I don’t mind switching inputs as I switch inputs all the time depending on what I’m doing.
That's weird, isn't it?I just tried it and doesn’t seem to work for me. The music is still playing, unless I need to wait 24 hours
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I set it up at ~10.20am for a 10.30am alarm to switch inputs, and the music is still playing right now. I’ll see what happens tomorrow morning.
The input didn’t switch to Line In … stayed at Ethernet and it continued playing Radio Paradise on WiiM Pro unit. Here’s my setup:That's weird, isn't it?
Did the WiiM input switch to Line in at the alarm set time (10:30)?
In my tests, I was able to confirm that WHA switches from Ethernet to Line in at the set time.
If your time permits, set another alarm to make sure the music plays on time (Alarm operation test) . The alarm setting time is OK after 2 minutes.The input didn’t switch to Line In … stayed at Ethernet and it continued playing Radio Paradise on WiiM Pro unit. Here’s my setup:
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And yes, I did hit Done to save my alarm before. Above is screenshot of alarm that was set. Not sure what I’m doing wrong, unless there is a 24-hour wait or something for the alarm to actually kick in.
As an IT ProfessionalIf your time permits, set another alarm to make sure the music plays on time (Alarm operation test) . The alarm setting time is OK after 2 minutes.
And...
You may also have a problem with your Alexa app routines not working (it may be due to a problem with your tablet's settings).
Create a new (simple) routine and test it in action.
You read my mind … I was JUST about to complain even more until I saw your post, causing y’all to run far far FAR away from me (and I wouldn’t blame any of you if you did)Restarting is the basics of the basics. I forgot about it.
By the way, if the input switching alarm is successful, you do not need to switch the input to Ethernet the next morning. Presumably, when you play Radio Paradise, the input will automatically switch to Ethernet.
congratulations
I do not - they are 1 hour apartDo you have multiple alarms set at the same time?
Done - I added a 3rd new alarm after the 1st two originals:Also, create another spare alarm in case the first alarm does not go off.
DoneAnd turn off (or delete) any Alexa routines you previously created.