Disable WiiM Ultra screen and all physical controls

[p4z]

Hi folks, hi WiiM team,

Been searching through the forums and it seems this was not requested yet. Else I do apologize for the duplicate.

What about adding the ability to entirely disable the WiiM Ultra screen such that it never turns on to display anything?
Yes I could get a Pro/Pro+ with no screen but it is not because I have a screen that I want it to display things. Sometimes I just want to disable it entirely so that my younger one does not wake it up and get unwanted "screen time" for example
And when he's not around, I want to activate and be able to enjoy the screen I paid for.

Also, what about adding the ability to disable all the WiiM Ultra physical controls such that even if the same younger one starts playing with any of the controls, nothing happens. Combined with the first request: no screen, no control, no worries for the baby

Let's see what you think!

Cheers!

 

[p4z]

I just don't see this being implemented. My impression is that wiim is designing for ease of use and a full lock could unnecessarily complicate things. Personally I think the screen needs more functions. It's kinda lack luster and only displays a tiny album picture when streaming directly from the device or displays a super basic decibel meter. I would like to see some visualizer choices.

Different use case, different request. I think you overlooked the fact that my request is directly linked to the fact I do have babies around at the moment and while I'm ok with them exploring with their fingers (my choice), I'm not when it comes to controlling the device via random clicks and getting screen time ouf of it.

When they're not around and I can enjoy the WiiM 100% for what it's been designed, then maybe I'd indeed like more screen features as you do.

But again, different use case. Doesn't have to be one or the other.

 

[slartibartfast]

The WiiM is playing music even when the baby's around, not only when he's not.

I do have plenty of solutions and thanks for pointing out some of them here, but right now my preferred solution is to have that kinda "lock device" feature. No problem if burried down the app, that I can automate in 2 clicks based on time, NFC tags, whatever..

Put an upturned box over it
I mean the WiiM not the baby

 

[wordsum]

This thread is about the ability to lock the touchscreen, not about it's features.

This thread is about the touchscreen and neither me or OP get much use from it.

 

[harkpabst]

This thread is about the touchscreen and neither me or OP get much use from it.

It's a matter of education, indeed ...

 

[slartibartfast]

This thread is about the touchscreen and neither me or OP get much use from it.

It really isn't. Read the first post.

 

[wordsum]

Not sure I understand what you mean. You can see the audio's metadata if you are streaming directly from the device and you are close enough to read it. I barely ever stream directly from the device so it's just another step to switch the screen to the less visually appealing mode to even display the data. Ironically you can't even change the screen mode from the screen, you still have to go into the phone app.