Plex Endpoint Support / Plexamp Headless

[nadanre]

I just had a little conversation with the Plex-Support, asking about the state of plex endpoint integration. As of their last roadmap Plex Endpoint/Plexamp Headless support is listed under "actively working on".
According to the support they are still evaluating it and are in fact not actively working on it. I really would like to see headless plexamp on the wiim ultra, because the current implementation is really flawed.
For example: Under artist pages there are only albums shown, no eps or live-albums or compilations.
Also preset-playlists only contain the first 500 tracks...
From my understanding it should be easier to implement a true plex endpoint, than trying to implement all the functions "manually" and bit by bit within the wiim home app.
I guess there are a few others that would like to see this feature, since also chromecast with plexamp is really in dire need of an update, since it doesnt even show track, or artist names not even talking about album art. But from my understanding that is something the Plex/Plexamp team would need to fix/implement.

All that aside, I am still really happy with the plex support so far, and all the improvements that have been made so far.
All the best to all of you,
Navid

 

[Intruder]

With current plex integration in wiim, is audio stream lossless? It shows bitrate, and it looks like it is, but it would be nice to get confirmation on how it works exactly.

Yes it does. I use Tautulli to monitor Plex and in my case says FLAC

 

[Paulf2020]

Yes it does. I use Tautulli to monitor Plex and in my case says FLAC

Ok, that's great. What is the difference between this implementation and headless plexamp then?

 

[Intruder]

Ok, that's great. What is the difference between this implementation and headless plexamp then?

Stuff that plexamp does natively guess lyrics, playlists and stuff, tbh WMH works fine for my needs just listening to music...

 

[Paulf2020]

Stuff that plexamp does natively guess lyrics, playlists and stuff, tbh WMH works fine for my needs just listening to music...

Thanks. Yeah, it works fine. As long as it is lossless and bitperfect on a path till wiim DAC it should be fine. Headless would be perfect of course

 

[Intruder]

Thanks. Yeah, it works fine. As long as it is lossless and bitperfect on a path till wiim DAC it should be fine. Headless would be perfect of course

You'll be fine just about all my music collection is high bitrate FLAC files and it's never transcoded on my WiiM ultra.

 

[TimTim]

Ok, that's great. What is the difference between this implementation and headless plexamp then?

The search function will work better. It will show all albums by an artist and not just a selection. Switching libraries takes less clicks.

Plus any future improvements would not rely on Wiim finding the time and resources to implement them.

 

[Intruder]

Ok, that's great. What is the difference between this implementation and headless plexamp then?

This is what I was talking about yesterday..... Notice direct play..

 

[pieterv1]

Anybody had this issue yet?

The same album in AIFF format won't show in the WiiM Home app, but plays just fine in Plexamp.

 

[d6jg]

Not clear whether AIFF is a supported codec on WiiM Ultra

Specs for WiiM Ultra | WiiM

www.wiimhome.com

Scroll down to "Audio performance" .. is AIFF covered by the words "and more ..."

 

[simbun]

Not clear whether AIFF is a supported codec on WiiM Ultra

Seems they are:

Thread 'Tech Tuesday: Audio Codecs Demystified 🔊'

Sep 2, 2025

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Welcome to Tech Tuesday! This week, we’re unpacking one of the most misunderstood parts of the audio world: codecs. If you’ve ever wondered why some songs sound amazing and others… not so much, or why your FLAC files won’t play over Bluetooth, this one’s for you.


Whether you’re streaming from your phone, plugging in a USB drive, or building out a home theater with your WiiM setup, understanding codecs helps you get the best sound possible and make the right decisions for your audio.

What Are Audio Codecs?​

Let’s keep it simple: a codec is a way of compressing...

• RyanWithWiiM
• audio codecs tech tuesday tips & tricks
• Replies: 34
• Forum: All things about WiiM Features

• 

 

[d6jg]

Seems they are:

Thread 'Tech Tuesday: Audio Codecs Demystified 🔊'

Sep 2, 2025

​

Welcome to Tech Tuesday! This week, we’re unpacking one of the most misunderstood parts of the audio world: codecs. If you’ve ever wondered why some songs sound amazing and others… not so much, or why your FLAC files won’t play over Bluetooth, this one’s for you.


Whether you’re streaming from your phone, plugging in a USB drive, or building out a home theater with your WiiM setup, understanding codecs helps you get the best sound possible and make the right decisions for your audio.

What Are Audio Codecs?​

Let’s keep it simple: a codec is a way of compressing...

• RyanWithWiiM
• audio codecs tech tuesday tips & tricks
• Replies: 34
• Forum: All things about WiiM Features

• 

Like most people I don't have any AIFF to test with.
If files (any codec) don't play my general advice to people is to re-encode into FLAC (even if they are already FLAC) using something like dbPoweramp File Converter..

 

[pieterv1]

Not clear whether AIFF is a supported codec on WiiM Ultra

Specs for WiiM Ultra | WiiM

www.wiimhome.com

Scroll down to "Audio performance" .. is AIFF covered by the words "and more ..."

Yes other AIFF files will play just fine will submit a support ticket.

 

[d6jg]

Yes other AIFF files will play just fine will submit a support ticket.

If some AIFF play Ok but others don't then it is the encoding.

Some things to try.
Re-encode from AIFF to AIFF (if that is possible with the tools you have). The act of re-encoding often fixes slightly broken files. It certainly works doing FLAC to FLAC.
Re-encode from AIFF to FLAC

 

[simbun]

Like most people I don't have any AIFF to test with.
If files (any codec) don't play my general advice to people is to re-encode into FLAC (even if they are already FLAC) using something like dbPoweramp File Converter..

If the source is FLAC you should run a verify pass first, as it may help you avoid the problem in future.

flac --test filename

I have no idea if there's an equivalent for AIFF. Foobar does have a verifier, but I have no idea what it does for non-FLAC formats.

 

[d6jg]

If the source is FLAC you should run a verify pass first, as it may help you avoid the problem in future.

flac --test filename

I have no idea if there's an equivalent for AIFF. Foobar does have a verifier, but I have no idea what it does for non-FLAC formats.

I have only ever had the problem twice from files purchased from HD Tracks IIRC.
dbPoweramp fixed with no issue.