Question about Airplay support for WiiM Ultra by WiiM mini

[Wiimer]

Nice to hear your "woofer" is still operational

Yeah, her rhythm is perfect .

 

[Hiphiman]

Can anyone remind me of the maximum resolution supported by grouped WiiM devices? I seem to recall it being 24 bit/48 kHz (which would be more than enough for any flavour of AirPlay, of course), but I could not find the relevant WiiM support document to confirm.

 

[Burnside]

My recollection as well. I think it has been quoted in the forum or perhaps in the WiiM threads over on ASR before the forum was setup.

 

[Mr Ee]

My recollection as well. I think it has been quoted in the forum or perhaps in the WiiM threads over on ASR before the forum was setup.

See https://forum.wiimhome.com/threads/...no-in-tv-and-bluetooth-inputs.5420/post-90109

 

[buitbyty]

No. Your Ultra should show "Follow xxx" (xxx is the name of your Mini) and show what is playing as if it was playing locally.

This do however not always work but a relinking usually resolve it.

I don't have a Mini but a Pro+ I use for adding additional in/out to the Ultra in this way, so can't say if there is issues with the Mini in this regard.

Will the artwork also show?

 

[hgo58]

Will the artwork also show?

Yes. Except that full screen artwork is not supported. There will always be text.

 

[buitbyty]

Yes. Except that full screen artwork is not supported. There will always be text.

I just ordered a mini. What is the best way to connect it to the ultra for optimum sound quality? I’m using this as a solution for lack of Apple Airplay.

 

[buitbyty]

Also do I have the option to play just to the ultra or do I always have to play to the mini / ultra group with this setup?

 

[hgo58]

I just ordered a mini. What is the best way to connect it to the ultra for optimum sound quality? I’m using this as a solution for lack of Apple Airplay.

Select the WiiM Mine device in the WiiM Home App "Devices" and then link it to the Ultra. That will play what is on the Mini on the Ultra also (24/48).

 

[hgo58]

Also do I have the option to play just to the ultra or do I always have to play to the mini / ultra group with this setup?

Linking is not permanent. Just unlink the devices and they can play individually.

 

[buitbyty]

Select the WiiM Mine device in the WiiM Home App "Devices" and then link it to the Ultra. That will play what is on the Mini on the Ultra also (24/48).

Just so I am clear, are you saying that I don’t have to use a cable to connect from the mini to the ultra? I just want to be sure.

 

[hgo58]

Just so I am clear, are you saying that I don’t have to use a cable to connect from the mini to the ultra? I just want to be sure.

Yes. All linking is via network (WiFi or Ethernet).

 

[buitbyty]

Yes. All linking is via network (WiFi or Ethernet).

I am having an issue. I have everything linked properly and I’m getting sound however as the albums change via airplay. The artwork is not changing on the ultra display. It continues to show the artwork from the first song. Any idea what could be going on?

 

[hgo58]

I am having an issue. I have everything linked properly and I’m getting sound however as the albums change via airplay. The artwork is not changing on the ultra display. It continues to show the artwork from the first song. Any idea what could be going on?

That you will need to raise a ticket for.

I don't use airplay (or anything from Apple), so cannot test that.

Does it work if you play something via the WiiM Home App?

 

[buitbyty]

That you will need to raise a ticket for.

I don't use airplay (or anything from Apple), so cannot test that.

Does it work if you play something via the WiiM Home App?

Yes with Tidal it works fine. Artwork adjust as songs change. However with Apple Music it stays on the artwork of the first song.

 

[hgo58]

Yes with Tidal it works fine. Artwork adjust as songs change. However with Apple Music it stays on the artwork of the first song.

Probably an issue with the AirPlay API.
Does it update in the WiiM Home App?

 

[Wiimer]

Yes with Tidal it works fine. Artwork adjust as songs change. However with Apple Music it stays on the artwork of the first song.

I have never used AirPlay, but presumably it is normal for AirPlay not to show artwork on the Ultra screen. The first thing that appears may be cached data. (Sorry if I'm wrong.)

Btw, Bluetooth does not show artwork.

 

[hgo58]

I have never used AirPlay, but presumably it is normal for AirPlay not to show artwork on the Ultra screen. The first thing that appears may be cached data. (Sorry if I'm wrong.)

Btw, Bluetooth does not show artwork.
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Getting album art over BT requires AVRCP 1.6 (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) on both devices. Default for most devices is AVRCP 1.5.

 

[Burnside]

but presumably it is normal for AirPlay not to show artwork on the Ultra screen. The first thing that appears may be cached data. (Sorry if I'm wrong.)

Btw, Bluetooth does not show artwork.

Artwork appears ok on the Uktra when I Airplay to a Mini in a Mini+Ultra group but as reported, the artwork doesn’t change on the ultra screen when the track changes. I’ve submitted a ticket.

 

[buitbyty]

Artwork appears ok on the Uktra when I Airplay to a Mini in a Mini+Ultra group but as reported, the artwork doesn’t change on the ultra screen when the track changes. I’ve submitted a ticket.

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How is WiiM typically when responding to tickets? Should I just return the mini ?