Spotify lossless not working?

[Stegtir]

Just thought I would share my solution

After many reboots, cache clears etc I still couldn't get lossless to work on my Pro Plus.

I hit up Google and found that Chromecast doesn't support lossless audio as it compresses all streams.

So I went into settings on Wiim home and disabled Chromecast and went back to Spotify App and the Spotify Connect logo showed up for the Wiim and I can now use lossless.

To think Ive been using Chromecast into Meridian DSP7200s all this time as well...

Hope this helps

Steve

 

[Wiimer]

Just thought I would share my solution

After many reboots, cache clears etc I still couldn't get lossless to work on my Pro Plus.

I hit up Google and found that Chromecast doesn't support lossless audio as it compresses all streams.

So I went into settings on Wiim home and disabled Chromecast and went back to Spotify App and the Spotify Connect logo showed up for the Wiim and I can now use lossless.

To think Ive been using Chromecast into Meridian DSP7200s all this time as well...

Hope this helps

Steve

Hi, Welcome.

Do you mean that you have been using Chromecast intentionally all this time?

SpotifyConnect can connect automatically by simply pressing a preset button on the WiiM Remote. It's also a near-perfect solution for me, as I can switch between multi-room groups on the Spotify app and use Alexa voice control.
(It would have been perfect if I could add tracks to a playlist via voice control.)

Anyway, have fun

 

[Wiimer]

For the benefit of members visiting here, this is some general troubleshooting tips if you are unable to play Spotify lossless on your WiiM device.

1. Check that the WiiM firmware is not a beta or older version
2. Clear Spotify app cache (Android)
3. Reinstall the Spotify app (iOS)
4. Reboot the WiiM device (unplug the power cable)

Once everything is checked, go to the settings screen after connecting to the WiiM device in the Spotify app. And select lossless in the sound quality settings.

You need to do this once per device. If you have multiple WiiM device, please set the lossless setting on each device.