Setting up my 5.1 (4.1 really) correctly.

[andrewmalpass]

So, I bought a couple of Wiim Amp Ultras last week and I have one in my living room for TV and movies as well as music.

My previous setup was a Sonos Amp, which had two play 1s as the surrounds.

In the sonos app I was able to specify that I wanted the surround speakers to be off when the input was streaming music and standard volume for when audio was playing via arc.

How do I do this in the Wiim app?

Basically I want to make sure I get stereo with sub for music and surround for TV/movis

 

[andrewmalpass]

How do you plan to integrate your surround speakers in the first place?
I don‘t think you can pair Sonos speakers with a WiiM.

Oh I forgot half of the info.

I bought a Wiim amp normal and some passive surround speakers.

I have it chained and I get audio from the right channels etc.

I am just wondering how I tell it when I want to use only the front speakers and sub (i.e. for music) and the 4.1 setup for movies and TV.

 

[Wiimer]

Oh I forgot half of the info.

I bought a Wiim amp normal and some passive surround speakers.

I have it chained and I get audio from the right channels etc.

I am just wondering how I tell it when I want to use only the front speakers and sub (i.e. for music) and the 4.1 setup for movies and TV.

Hi,
Please refer to this guide first.

Setting Up a WiiM Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound System

TABLE OF CONTENTS Learn More about WiiM Dolby 5.1 Surround System 1. Front Left, Front Right, and Subwoofer 2. Center 3. Surround Left and Surround Right Device Requirements and Typical Configurations Before You Begin Steps to Set Up a...

faq.wiimhome.com

Here's a brief explanation.
Link two Amp Ultra units via the WiiM app to form a group. Tap the link icon in the top-right corner of the device card for the WiiM connected to your TV to create the group.

How to Use WiiM Multi-Room Music to Enhance Your Listening Experience

TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview How It Works Create a WiiM Multi-Room Group Before You Begin Step-by-Step Instructions Play Multi-Room Music from an External Audio Source Play Multi-Room Music from the WiiM Home App Play Multi-Room Music fr...

faq.wiimhome.com

Play Dolby 5.1ch video on your TV.

When you open the WiiM app's playback screen during playback, the 5.1 icon will be displayed.


On the next screen, enabling Dolby will configure the WiiM devices linked to the group as surround speakers.

When listening to music, either mute the WiiM device designated for surround sound. Or unlink them from the group. In this case, creating a group again and playing a 5.1ch source will automatically reconfigure the surround group.

You can also create permanent groups.

How to Set Up and Use WiiM Persistent Group

TABLE OF CONTENTS WiiM Persistent Group Overview How to Set Up a WiiM Persistent Group Use a WiiM Persistent Group in WiiM Home App Access a WiiM Persistent Group from Spotify This tutorial will introduce you how to set up and use the Wii...

faq.wiimhome.com

Currently, manual switching is required, but once the 'Input Sound Profile' feature, currently in beta testing on Ultra, is added in the future, group switching will occur automatically alongside input switching.

Should you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.