Double-tap preset buttons on WiiM Voice Remote to access additional presets

[Rudism]

Currently we can access our presets 1-4 by pressing the corresponding numbered button on the WiiM Voice Remote.

My feature request is that a quick double-press of the preset buttons could access presets 5-8 to give us additional preset functionality using the remote. For example double-press the "1" button for preset 5, double-press the "2" button for preset 6, and so on.

Another option could be for press-and-hold to be used instead of double-press depending on what's easier to detect (or maybe both together to give access to even more presets).

 

[harkpabst]

The beauty of the double-tap idea is that it could even be expanded to tripple-tapping to make accessible all 12 presets.

 

[Wiimer]

I am sure similar suggestions have been made since remotes were first introduced, but few new features have actually been added to remotes. I have long wondered very much if perhaps there is no room for anything to be added to the current generation of remotes.

@harkpabst,
What happens if you tap four times by mistake?

 

[Rudism]

I am sure similar suggestions have been made since remotes were first introduced, but few new features have actually been added to remotes. I have long wondered very much if perhaps there is no room for anything to be added to the current generation of remotes.

I am pretty certain this could be implemented on the receivers without having to change any behavior in the remotes themselves--instead of immediately taking action on receiving the preset button signal there could be a brief window of time (few hundred ms) where it could wait to see if a second (or third) copy of the same signal is received first before deciding which preset to load.

The roadmap for WiiM Pro/Pro Plus already lists some enhancements to the preset buttons, so I'm hoping something like this could also make the cut, as 4 presets is a bit limiting but 8 would be enough for me (and all 12 with triple-tap or press and hold would be icing on the cake).

 

[Wiimer]

I am pretty certain this could be implemented on the receivers without having to change any behavior in the remotes themselves--instead of immediately taking action on receiving the preset button signal there could be a brief window of time (few hundred ms) where it could wait to see if a second (or third) copy of the same signal is received first before deciding which preset to load.

Yes, I thought so too. And the "About this item" on the WiiM remote still says

「FOUR CUSTOMIZABLE PRESELECTION BUTTONS - Use them as presets to your favorite music or customize them to control other devices.」

However, a year after its release, this feature has not been realization. When I think about what this means, technical issues come to mind.

I was hoping that the new administrator of this forum could help bridge the gap between the WiiM Team and us regarding such suggestions and questions. (Sorry, new member, you may not know this. Welcome.)

The roadmap for WiiM Pro/Pro Plus already lists some enhancements to the preset buttons, so I'm hoping something like this could also make the cut, as 4 presets is a bit limiting but 8 would be enough for me (and all 12 with triple-tap or press and hold would be icing on the cake).

I am hoping for that too, but from what I recall it has been postponed many times. In any case, all we can do is wait, speaking up from time to time. (And I voted for your post.)

 

[harkpabst]

@harkpabst,
What happens if you tap four times by mistake?

This should be configurable through the WiiM Home App. Either pick the 1st to 4th preset or self-destruction.

 

[vinylselect]

I would like to use the remote control navigation buttons to scroll through the presets.