Beta Test: DLNA Cast

[WiiM Team]

I've just received 621034 on the Pro.

I think the beta changelog should include the detail of what has been fixed so we can focus our time accordingly. With that said I've only had success with Sonos thus far.

Please check the release notes for the version 621034:

Bug Fixes:

1. DLNA Cast Enhancements: Resolved the disconnection issue with specific DLNA-enabled speakers and changed the audio format to MP3 (320kbps) for better compatibility.

 

[simbun]

Please check the release notes for the version 621034:

Bug Fixes:

1. DLNA Cast Enhancements: Resolved the disconnection issue with specific DLNA-enabled speakers and changed the audio format to MP3 (320kbps) for better compatibility.

I don't think it mentioned any of that when I did the update, but I may be mistaken.

Is there any way to access that detail after the update has been applied? I tried clicking on the firmware version in the app but it asks if I want to exit the beta.

 

[Brantome]

Please check the release notes for the version 621034:

Bug Fixes:

1. DLNA Cast Enhancements: Resolved the disconnection issue with specific DLNA-enabled speakers and changed the audio format to MP3 (320kbps) for better compatibility.

Is that for all target speakers? Can’t DLNA cast determine the capabilities of the target devices? By all means use the lowest common denominator when casting to multiple speakers, but that sounds like all DLNA Cast will do is lossy transmission which will disappoint many users I’d guess. When it was first announced, I thought it might actually offer hi res lossless casting like the current UPnP support, but this seems at the other end of the spectrum

 

[WiiM Support]

Is that for all target speakers? Can’t DLNA cast determine the capabilities of the target devices? By all means use the lowest common denominator when casting to multiple speakers, but that sounds like all DLNA Cast will do is lossy transmission which will disappoint many users I’d guess. When it was first announced, I thought it might actually offer hi res lossless casting like the current UPnP support, but this seems at the other end of the spectrum

In the WiiM Home App, you can select the format. There isn't a standard method to determine which formats downstream DLNA devices support. Note that many DLNA speakers do not support FLAC by default.

 

[simbun]

Whilst renderers don't tell you the resolution they support, they should tell you the formats.

I think it's being sent as a live stream which might explain some of the compromises.

 

[Brantome]

In the WiiM Home App, you can select the format. There isn't a standard method to determine which formats downstream DLNA devices support. Note that many DLNA speakers do not support FLAC by default.

Thanks. Whereabouts in the app can I select the format, can’t seem to find that?

 

[Brantome]

While the new beta is no longer dropping selected devices from DLNA Cast, playback to my Samsung TV keeps dropping out. Ticket 506124 submitted.

Update: apparently this feature to chose format is in development and hopefully will be released next week

 

[gabat]

What device do you have as I don't think it's coming to the Mini.

The feature is available in the devices Audio Output section, meaning you can't use the WiiM as a player at the same time.

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Thanks. I've got a wiim pro and pro+. No updates yet for me.

 

[simbun]

Thanks. I've got a wiim pro and pro+. No updates yet for me.

Did you submit your MAC address to the Beta Test DLNA Cast link in the first post?
It might be worth sending feedback from the WiiM Home app noting your MAC address(es).

 

[Jutriana]

After the new firmware update I'm now able to cast to my Huawei Sound speakers. But they lost sync after a couple of mins.

 

[simbun]

After the new firmware update I'm now able to cast to my Huawei Sound speakers. But they lost sync after a couple of mins.

Do the Huawei speakers have their own sync protocol? Are you selecting one or both of the speakers in Audio Output?

With Sonos I group the speakers in the Sonos app and cast to the master in the WiiM Home app. It's Sonos that keeps the sync, not WiiM.

 

[Smartplug]

Is usb output beta included on this beta or it has its own?

 

[Jutriana]

Do the Huawei speakers have their own sync protocol? Are you selecting one or both of the speakers in Audio Output?

With Sonos I group the speakers in the Sonos app and cast to the master in the WiiM Home app. It's Sonos that keeps the sync, not WiiM.

I have to group them in Wiim app. The non chinese firmware doesn't allow them to pair, sadly. When I pair them on LMS they keep in sync for 3 or 4 tracks, them they lose the sync. Currently I have them attached to a Wiim Mini ---> Minidsp DDRRC-24. The idea was to free the Mini and DAC and use them in a headphone station.

 

[simbun]

I have to group them in Wiim app. The non chinese firmware doesn't allow them to pair, sadly. When I pair them on LMS they keep in sync for 3 or 4 tracks, them they lose the sync. Currently I have them attached to a Wiim Mini ---> Minidsp DDRRC-24. The idea was to free the Mini and use it in a headphone station.

Whilst there is a sync feature in the UPnP spec I'm not aware of any device that supports it, so all WiiM can do is tell the devices to play the same stream. If the speakers happen to share the same latency, clock etc then they may appear to be in sync, but it's just luck.

Maybe WiiM should make this clear in the GUI.

 

[Stessull]

I applied to be part of the beta testing but as yet no option to upgrade. Feeling very left out.

 

[QuarryHunslet]

I applied to be part of the beta testing but as yet no option to upgrade. Feeling very left out.

You aren’t missing much so far.

 

[gabat]

Did you submit your MAC address to the Beta Test DLNA Cast link in the first post?
It might be worth sending feedback from the WiiM Home app noting your MAC address(es).

Yes, I did. Twice.

 

[Brantome]

Yes, I did. Twice.

Might be worth raising a ticket thru the settings/feedback section in the WiiM app and asking there

 

[Brantome]

Is usb output beta included on this beta or it has its own?

Nothing to do with this beta which is DLNA cast only

 

[happywiimer]

Hi WiiM Community,

We are currently seeking beta testers for our DLNA Cast feature.

The DLNA Cast feature will enable you to cast audio from Wiim devices to other DLNA-enabled speakers, such as Sonos, Bose speakers, and more.

If you are interested in beta testing this new feature, please provide your Wiim Forum username and MAC address in the Beta Test DLNA Cast link.

Thanks!
WiiM Team

Just requested access to this beta

Will it support playback to UPnP renderers?