Beta Test: DLNA Cast

[QuarryHunslet]

I'm not too fussy, I just want it to offer at least the same sound quality, features and functionality as the previous casting method.

 

[jjue1979]

The whole DLNA casting release wait has me on hold regarding if I want to buy more WiiM Amps and passive speakers to continue to replace my Sonos stuff or if I should look at BlueSound instead. The AirPlay casting worked great for me the 2 weeks that I had it before it was taken away.

 

[Burnside]

Got an update from WiiM: “As for DLNA Casting, we've identified several compatibility issues, and our engineers are currently investigating. Once these issues are resolved, we will make the feature publicly available.”

 

[QuarryHunslet]

That’s good news in principle, but I still think it would be better to release at least one more beta version before it goes public.

 

[onlyoneme]

New DLNA cast FW released - 4.8.626752, for the Pro Plus.

 

[Smartplug]

New DLNA cast FW released - 4.8.626752, for the Pro Plus.

Is it nearly ready for public release?

 

[Burnside]

New DLNA cast FW released - 4.8.626752, for the Pro Plus.

Is it a beta?

 

[onlyoneme]

Is it nearly ready for public release?

I don't know, but still only 48 kHz.

 

[onlyoneme]

Is it a beta?

I think so, yes.

 

[dtc]

I don't know, but still only 48 kHz.

Lossless or mp3?

 

[QuarryHunslet]

After a wait of almost two months, It's no better than the last version.

 

[QuarryHunslet]

Is it nearly ready for public release?

I would say certainly Not.

 

[onlyoneme]

Lossless or mp3?

Definitely mp3.

 

[onlyoneme]

After a wait of almost two months, It's no better than the last version.

I hope that we are waiting for the new app which allows to customize stream resolution...

 

[QuarryHunslet]

I hope that we are waiting for the new app which lets to customize stream resolution...

I would be happy enough with the current resolution if it played okay, but sadly it doesn't.

 

[onlyoneme]

I would be happy enough with the current resolution if it played okay, but sadly it doesn't.

Unfortunately crackling still happens.

 

[QuarryHunslet]

Unfortunately crackling still happens.

It's definitely a disappointment.

 

[Smartplug]

Ok sorry for silly question, is dlna cast similar to Spotify or tidal connect that you choose how to cast within the app? Or you need like mconnect to work?

 

[simbun]

Ok sorry for silly question, is dlna cast similar to Spotify or tidal connect that you choose how to cast within the app? Or you need like mconnect to work?

DLNA Cast is an Audio Output option. Instead of selecting Line/Optical/COAX/Bluetooth Out you'd pick DLNA Cast and then choose the DLNA renderers that you want to cast to.

You'd then control the WiiM as you would ordinarily (Spotify/Amazon/TIDAL/WiiM app) and the audio will be relayed to the target DLNA renderers.

DLNA doesn't have synchronisation so the relayed audio won't be in sync across the selected renderers.

 

[Smartplug]

DLNA Cast is an Audio Output option. Instead of selecting Line/Optical/COAX/Bluetooth Out you'd pick DLNA Cast and then choose the DLNA renderers that you want to cast to.

You'd then control the WiiM as you would ordinarily (Spotify/Amazon/TIDAL/WiiM app) and the audio will be relayed to the target DLNA renderers.

DLNA doesn't have synchronisation so the relayed audio won't be in sync.

Thanks my friend! I appreciate it.