Beta Test: DLNA Cast

[QuarryHunslet]

@WiiM Support , @WiiM Team , @RyanWithWiim ,

It is now almost two months since the last DLNA Cast Beta was released, version 4.8.626752 dated 20240819.

Can we have an update as to when we might be likely to receive another Beta version to hopefully make this feature work properly?
There seems to be rather a lot of other Betas on the go, and this one appears to have been forgotten about. I'm sure that there are other forum members who would like some information.

 

[Smartplug]

@WiiM Support , @WiiM Team , @RyanWithWiim ,

It is now almost two months since the last DLNA Cast Beta was released, version 4.8.626752 dated 20240819.

Can we have an update as to when we might be likely to receive another Beta version to hopefully make this feature work properly?
There seems to be rather a lot of other Betas on the go, and this one appears to have been forgotten about. I'm sure that there are other forum members who would like some information.

The same can be said on independent peq. Under roadmap it shows that it has been completed. They been working too many beta that many got lost on track.

 

[QuarryHunslet]

The same can be said on independent peq. Under roadmap it shows that it has been completed. They been working too many beta that many got lost on track.

This is the only one that I'm really interested in, because it has the potential to make up for the loss of a feature that has been removed from all WiiM devices, and may possibly be able to better it, but it's looking more and more unlikely that it will, but hopefully it may just be able to match it.

 

[Burnside]

This is the only one that I'm really interested in, because it has the potential to make up for the loss of a feature that has been removed from all WiiM devices, and may possibly be able to better it, but it's looking more and more unlikely that it will, but hopefully it may just be able to match it.

I must admit I share your views. On the removal of the feature that dare not be named, I had expected a lot of development resource to have been thrown at DLNA Cast to fill the void - that appeared to be the intention at the start. Despite some early response to initial feedback (like restoring lossless transmission rather than mp3 as a lowest common denominator, and the choice of cast file format, both of which haven’t appeared), this beta has barely moved since its release.

Perhaps there are too many betas running at the same time - with people having a limited number of devices, there’s only so many betas they can get involved in without jeopardising their normal use of the devices and removing them from the regular firmware update cycle.

 

[QuarryHunslet]

The removed feature worked extremely well for me, and was in regular use until its removal, so naturally I wanted this DLNA Cast feature to replace it at the same quality as the other feature. I'm not really bothered about it being lossless, and I would be happy to just have it working as the previous feature.

I feel that there are too many betas on the go, and that they should concentrate on fewer, and get them working, and when released they should move onto other features.

 

[slartibartfast]

The removed feature worked extremely well for me, and was in regular use until its removal, so naturally I wanted this DLNA Cast feature to replace it at the same quality as the other feature. I'm not really bothered about it being lossless, and I would be happy to just have it working as the previous feature.

I feel that there are too many betas on the go, and that they should concentrate on fewer, and get them working, and when released they should move onto other features.

Hopefully the same developer isn't working on all of them at the same time.

 

[Smartplug]

I feel that there are too many betas on the go, and that they should concentrate on fewer, and get them working, and when released they should move onto other features.

Exactly, we’re getting flooded with beta and the previous beta was put on back burner and then new beta comes out. It should be one beta at a time and concentrate all the effort so the beta reach the finish line before moving to the next one. I think it got out of control. Dlna and independent peq rc went silent.

 

[Hiphiman]

Exactly, we’re getting flooded with beta and the previous beta was put on back burner and then new beta comes out. It should be one beta at a time and concentrate all the effort so the beta reach the finish line before moving to the next one. I think it got out of control. Dlna and independent peq rc went silent.

While too many betas may be a problem, it seems the main issue is with communication from the WiiM team about their progress. Of course, projects do not always go according to plan, but I think this community would much rather have regular updates, even if the news is not good, than be left wondering.

 

[Burnside]

@RyanWithWiim This beta firmware hasn’t been updated since 19th Aug with scant feedback and there was talk of a public release soon - where’s it at? thanks

 

[QuarryHunslet]

@RyanWithWiim This beta firmware hasn’t been updated since 19th Aug with scant feedback and there was talk of a public release soon - where’s it at? thanks

Yes, I would also like some feedback on this beta, as it seems to have been forgotten about.

 

[Smartplug]

Yes, I would also like some feedback on this beta, as it seems to have been forgotten about.

The same can be said on independent peq rc. It got stuck on beta and hasn’t seen the light of day. @RyanWithWiim

 

[Smartplug]

While too many betas may be a problem, it seems the main issue is with communication from the WiiM team about their progress. Of course, projects do not always go according to plan, but I think this community would much rather have regular updates, even if the news is not good, than be left wondering.

True, I like to see that they tell us even not good news. Like expect will be out between first week of including possible issue that may arise.

 

[Burnside]

Yes, I would also like some feedback on this beta, as it seems to have been forgotten about.

I’ve asked to come off the DLNA beta as it seems to have stagnated and has pinned my Pro Plus on 3 month old firmware.

 

[Smartplug]

I’ve asked to come off the DLNA beta as it seems to have stagnated and has pinned my Pro Plus on 3 month old firmware.

Many are afraid participating in beta due to not easy to get out if doesn’t say beta and won’t get official firmware.

 

[slartibartfast]

Many are afraid participating in beta due to not easy to get out if doesn’t say beta and won’t get official firmware.

You don't know if it will say beta until you join. In future unless it is related to room correction I won't join.

 

[QuarryHunslet]

You don't know if it will say beta until you join. In future unless it is related to room correction I won't join.

Room correction is probably my least favourite feature, I tried it a while ago, and it made the sound much worse, so I haven’t been tempted to try it again.

 

[slartibartfast]

Room correction is probably my least favourite feature, I tried it a while ago, and it made the sound much worse, so I haven’t been tempted to try it again.

That's why it needs to be improved.

 

[QuarryHunslet]

That's why it needs to be improved.

It sounds much better with it turned off.

 

[slartibartfast]

It sounds much better with it turned off.

Even if you limit it to the bass region?

 

[Smartplug]

Room correction is probably my least favourite feature, I tried it a while ago, and it made the sound much worse, so I haven’t been tempted to try it again.

Me and @slartibartfast are on rc especially independent peq rc. I know you’re big fan of dlna cast but both features went to the back burner and been the longest beta.