Do any of the WiiM Streamers have HDMI CEC output to turn on an AVR?

[Woody]

I'm putting this in the Alexa thread because my goal is to have my Marantz Cinema 60 play in MRM.
I can see the AVR in the Alexa app but can't add it to any speaker groups. It says not compatible.
Currently I have a Echo device as input to the AVR and it will play in MRM but I have to turn on the AVR and make sure it's selected the Echo as input device.
I'm thinking if I can find a WiiM (non amp) streamer that has HDMI out or 12v trigger out that would work but I'm not seeing a streamer that does that. Is there one and I missed it?
Any other thoughts on how to do this without having to turn on the AVR manually?

 

[Burnside]

I guess this is a follow up to your earlier post of https://forum.wiimhome.com/threads/...-an-echo-device-for-amazon-music-to-avr.7118/

You could use the trigger from say a WiiM Pro, Pro Plus or Ultra into your Marantz as per https://faq.wiimhome.com/en/support...gger-on-wiim-pro-wiim-pro-plus-or-wiim-ultra-

The WiiM would then be part of the Alexa MRM feeding the Marantz, but be aware you could lose a few seconds at the start of the stream as the AVR starts up and you would still be left with the issue of switching the avr to the correct input for the Wiim’s audio output. And MRM playback would likely be limited to 24/48.

You might want to consider the use of an Alexa routine to turn on the AVR and select the appropriate input (assuming the Marantz skill allows that) before initiating MRM playback.

 

[Wiimer]

I'm putting this in the Alexa thread because my goal is to have my Marantz Cinema 60 play in MRM.
I can see the AVR in the Alexa app but can't add it to any speaker groups. It says not compatible.
Currently I have a Echo device as input to the AVR and it will play in MRM but I have to turn on the AVR and make sure it's selected the Echo as input device.
I'm thinking if I can find a WiiM (non amp) streamer that has HDMI out or 12v trigger out that would work but I'm not seeing a streamer that does that. Is there one and I missed it?
Any other thoughts on how to do this without having to turn on the AVR manually?

The HDMI on the WiiM device is an ARC input; it can't be connected to the AVR's HDMI ARC.

You can connect the digital or analogue output of the WiiM to the AVR and put the WiiM into an Alexa MRM group.

You can also use an Alexa routine to turn on the AVR and play music on the WiiM at the same time, but only limited streaming services such as Amazon music and Spotify can be supported.

 

[Wiimer]

I guess this is a follow up to your earlier post of https://forum.wiimhome.com/threads/...-an-echo-device-for-amazon-music-to-avr.7118/

You could use the trigger from say a WiiM Pro, Pro Plus or Ultra into your Marantz as per https://faq.wiimhome.com/en/support...gger-on-wiim-pro-wiim-pro-plus-or-wiim-ultra-

The WiiM would then be part of the Alexa MRM feeding the Marantz, but be aware you could lose a few seconds at the start of the stream as the AVR starts up and you would still be left with the issue of switching the avr to the correct input for the Wiim’s audio output. And MRM playback would likely be limited to 24/48.

You might want to consider the use of an Alexa routine to turn on the AVR and select the appropriate input (assuming the Marantz skill allows that) before initiating MRM playback.

Earlier, @Mr Ee said the Marantz CD input can switch automatically.
I am now going to go and look for that post

 

[Wiimer]

Found

Post in thread 'WiiM Pro with Marantz NR1504'

Oct 31, 2024

I did not know AVR could do that.

Can the Marantz receive the optical signal from the WiiM and automatically switch from line-in to optical-in? Without using the Marantz remote?

Yes.
Not a great photo, but in this case i set CD to be both Optical and Analog 3 with Auto input mode.
Then just change wiim output in now playing screen and marantz auto switches.

• Mr Ee

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[Woody]

I guess this is a follow up to your earlier post of https://forum.wiimhome.com/threads/...-an-echo-device-for-amazon-music-to-avr.7118/

You could use the trigger from say a WiiM Pro, Pro Plus or Ultra into your Marantz as per https://faq.wiimhome.com/en/support...gger-on-wiim-pro-wiim-pro-plus-or-wiim-ultra-

The WiiM would then be part of the Alexa MRM feeding the Marantz, but be aware you could lose a few seconds at the start of the stream as the AVR starts up and you would still be left with the issue of switching the avr to the correct input for the Wiim’s audio output. And MRM playback would likely be limited to 24/48.

You might want to consider the use of an Alexa routine to turn on the AVR and select the appropriate input (assuming the Marantz skill allows that) before initiating MRM playback.

Yes, I'm still playing around with trying to get the Cinema 60 to be a part of MRM speaker group. I keep hoping you guys with all the knowledge and experience will show me the way.
It's not like it's a big deal to have to turn on the Marantz and switch the input, it's more that I've become spoiled by the WiiM Home app and Echo voice control.
If I get a WiiM streamer for input to the 60 then I could have MRM from 3 WiiM devices which would work, but still stuck with getting the 60 to power up and use the WiiM streamer as input.
I like the Cinema 60 and it sounds good setup as 5.1. Just missing the MRM integration feature.
I was holding out for something from WiiM but my Rotel processor stopped working first.
Guess I'll go with a WiiM streamer to get better audio signal than the Echo, for now.

 

[Mr Ee]

WiiM (non amp) streamer that has HDMI out or 12v trigger

Note that the pro has a 2.5mm trigger output.
I think the pro plus is 2.5mm too, but best if someone here with one could confirm that.
The ultra has 3.5mm trigger out.
I'd expect the Marantz to have a 3.5mm trigger in.

i.e. you'll need a 2.5mm male to 3.5mm male lead (mono or stereo should do) if using a Pro.
Or a suitable adapter, which'll probably cost more than the lead itself.

 

[QuarryHunslet]

I think the pro plus is 2.5mm too, but best if someone here with one could confirm that.

Yes, I can confirm that Pro, and Pro Plus both have a 2.5mm trigger socket.