I can't find wiim ultra in spotify app.

[ULTRA PAPA]

ios 18.3.1
spotify 9.0.18
wiim home latest version

Prior to the iOS update, Wiim Ultra device switching was successful in the Spotify app.
I can't find the device in the soptify app after updating the ios.
Only connecting comes out.

You can connect to the device through the wiim home app.
When connected, it comes out of the spotify app and can be operated,
I have to do that again next time.

I don't know if it's a problem with ios, wiim home, or spotify app.

I also tried to initialize the wiim ultra device.

 

[Erebus]

Not convinced either way who is what % at fault, but a fix would be appreciated!

This is what WiiM stated in one of the other threads about the Spotify issue:

Spotify Post in thread 'spotify connect not working'

Friday at 11:49 PM

Same issue for me with the Pro+ - won't connect to the WiiM via Spotify Connect but will using Google Cast. Did not need to do any reboots or make any changes. Seems that Spotify Connect is no longer compatible with WiiM devices since the latest Spotify app version. Hopefully it will be restored at some stage.

Hi Erebus,

We recommend using Google Cast as a temporary workaround to stream Spotify on WiiM devices. We’re currently collaborating with the Spotify team to address this issue and hope to resolve it as soon as possible.

• WiiM Team

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[Burnside]

I notice that there’s a “Spotify Connect quick fix” beta version of firmware for the ultra dated 15/2 that allows you to turn off Chromecast in an upcoming version 3.1.3 of the WiiM app (“coming soon”)

 

[Erebus]

version 3.1.3 of the WiiM app

I have this version as of today (Android), but I see no fix for the Spotify issue. Still won't connect to Spotify Connect, only Google Cast.

 

[Mr Ee]

I have this version as of today (Android), but I see no fix for the Spotify issue. Still won't connect to Spotify Connect, only Google Cast.

You don't have an ultra
(Or did you buy one without telling us!!)

 

[Erebus]

You don't have an ultra

Sorry, no. But I misunderstood that the fix would be for all WiiMs given that the issue has broken Spotify Connect on all WiiMs.

 

[Mr Ee]

I notice that there’s a “Spotify Connect quick fix” beta version of firmware for the ultra dated 15/2 that allows you to turn off Chromecast in an upcoming version 3.1.3 of the WiiM app (“coming soon”)

If I didn't suddenly have a ton of work dropped on me I'd have tried this out already.
Oh well, I'm sure someone else will get to it shortly, and anyway Spotify isn't my main source.

 

[harkpabst]

I cannot see that anybody ever promised or announced a fix for tis Spotify coming from WiiM l. Quite the contrary.

It's not in the release notes either.

Edit:
The mentioned "quick fix" is just a workaround, sacrificing other functionality. It's not a permanent solution.

 

[Burnside]

Sorry, no. But I misunderstood that the fix would be for all WiiMs given that the issue has broken Spotify Connect on all WiiMs.

It appears beta firmware for the workaround should be available for all devices - see https://forum.wiimhome.com/threads/spotify-connect-spotify-connect-quick-fix.6545/

 

[brianlmerritt]

Options appear to be:
1. Just use ChromeCast (select Chromecast rather than Spotify Connect on the device in Spotify App)
2. Reset WiiM and don't enable Chromecast
3. Turn on beta and load the firmware that allows Chromecast to be enabled or not

For those using Google Home, switching off Chromecast has implications

- Cannot say "OK Google Stop", have to switch streaming off on the device
- Cannot stream radio or spotify by voice command from Google Home
- Cannot control volume, next song etc on Google Home app

The main disadvantage of this is chromecast stops when the mobile leaves the wifi or app is shut down etc. Ideally Spotify fix the app and we can truly select Spotify Connect from the app but use chromecast as well when not Spotify Streaming.