BBC Radio Info

[cluster]

Is there a way to get Ultra to show Now Playing info when listening to BBC Radio stations? Like would be seen on most DAB radios.

 

[F1 Fan]

Have a look here ..

Thread 'WiiM Ultra Firmware v5.2.809035 Update - Feb 28, 2026'

Feb 10, 2026

Please review the WiiM Ultra update release notes below. If you encounter any issues, feel free to reach out to us. This firmware update is being rolled out in stages, with devices updating sequentially over the next few days.

5.2.809035 (In Progress)​

Release date:

Feb 28, 2026

Display & UI:

1. Per-Input Now Playing: Customize the Now Playing screen for each input source.
2. New Cover Layouts: Added larger album-art views for a more immersive playback screen, with Home and Music Source icons hidden.
3. Dolby Visuals: VU Meter and...

• WiiM Team
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• Forum: WiiM Ultra Firmware Updates

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[Burnside]

The BBC sounds plugin on Lyrion is an excellent way of doing this if you have or can be bothered setting such up on a pc or raspberry pi server.

 

[cluster]

Have now updated to latest firmware, but seeing no additional information when listening to BBC stations.

 

[mathewilson]

Same here. Using the "BBC Radio" music service in the app just shows the station name, as it always has. No metadata at all.

Ultra firmware version 5.2.809035
App version 3.5.1.20260211116

 

[F1 Fan]

Same here .. what a shame.

 

[F1 Fan]

Ticket created ..

 

[cluster]

Had this reply from my ticket:

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Please be informed that some radio stations do not provide ICY metadata, which is why the information is not displayed. We have escalated this issue to our engineering team for further review. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

 

[slartibartfast]

Had this reply from my ticket:

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Please be informed that some radio stations do not provide ICY metadata, which is why the information is not displayed. We have escalated this issue to our engineering team for further review. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Hmm they specifically mentioned BBC in the announcement. Meanwhile Lyrion displays it perfectly

 

[F1 Fan]

Might have to get a Raspberry Pi