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It’s even easier for me, all sources are on the Internet, qobuz and a couple of radio stations. Volume on the amplifier.
Voice Remote 2
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slartibartfast
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It spends most of the time on "ethernet/WiFi" and very rarely on "Optical" for TV so easy for me as well.
To be fair, the suggestion of using a routine pre dates smart presets and input and output volumes. Plus a routine allows you to use a shorter, potentially less ambiguous phrase.
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It does not specify the Pro or Mini, are they compatible too?
It does not specify the Pro or Mini, are they compatible too?
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Yes, they are. I've updated the article to confirm that.
None of my Sonos gear worked with a remote, and I couldn't imagine why anyone would want one. Since then I've gotten very used to using it, first for volume control, then as a convenient way to play radio stations using a preset (now with the right volume already set, yay), and most recently, I've found that one push of the input selector puts it into Bluetooth mode. Which I don't use, but it lets me access Play Next and Play Last for individual tracks when I'm browsing Qobuz 
Also, the current remote works just fine with NiMh AAA batteries, aka eneloops.
Also, the current remote works just fine with NiMh AAA batteries, aka eneloops.
narcoleptic-haze
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I occasionally use the remote to turn off the unit (Ultra), as weirdly there's no power in the app, or on the unit itself. BTW, I do wish there was a confirmation screen when long pressing the power button. When the item was still new I thought a long press on the play button could be the logical "off" command. Instead without warning it's the factory reset function .... so annoying to forget this and have to set the whole thing up again.
hgo58
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The remote do not turn the Ultra off. It's just putting it in standby with the screen off. Only way to turn it off, is to remove the power.
The warning is in the manual
and this behaviour is identical for all WiiM devices, so at least you don't have to learn something new when buying a other one.More precisely, pressing the play button for ~3 seconds gets the device in setup mode. As long as speakers are still connected (and the power amp is still on) you should have heard an audio prompt, first. You can leave setup mode with or without making any changes, so taking your finger off the play button right after hearing "device is now in setup mode" is safe. You don't have to setup everything from scratch.
NB: Previously you had to enter setup mode to change the Wi-Fi network your WiiM is connected to. Luckily, this is no longer the case. You can perform this action from within the WiiM Home app now (cog icon > network status).
Pressing the play button for ~5 seconds starts the factory reset. I wish @WiiM Team would consider a function to abort the reset if the play button is pressed for e.g. 5 more seconds.
When using 4.0 decoding , the ”old” plastic remote is very handy because you can change the volume for all 4 channels at the same time. Ofcourse one can do that in the WiiM app to, but its more complicated.
The original Apple TV 4K alu-remote can change the volume on the WiiM ultra, but only for the two front channels.
The new remote 2 from WiiM will be able to change all 4 channels, and I love the look of it. So , I will buy the new remote.
The original Apple TV 4K alu-remote can change the volume on the WiiM ultra, but only for the two front channels.
The new remote 2 from WiiM will be able to change all 4 channels, and I love the look of it. So , I will buy the new remote.
Persona Grata
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I hope this new remote will be available soon through Amazon Sweden?
Shouldn’t be too long now
Post in thread 'Introducing the WiiM Voice Remote 2: The Ultimate Control for Your Audio Experience'
https://forum.wiimhome.com/threads/...ol-for-your-audio-experience.6930/post-121195
slartibartfast
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I don't understand the the interest in this new remote. Meet the new remote, same as the old remote
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It's shinier.I don't understand the the interest in this new remote. Meet the new remote, same as the old remote
What would you like to see added to a remote in the future? Is this Remote Control Pro idea more of what you're looking for in a remote?
hgo58
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Yes. That's what we were expecting.It's shinier.
What would you like to see added to a remote in the future? Is this Remote Control Pro idea more of what you're looking for in a remote?
EddNog
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Some people like myself place value in a nicer feel in the hand. I was more than happy to pay the difference for the heftier weight and the firmer button feel. Rechargeable power is also convenient compared to either swapping disposable batteries or swapping batteries that need a separate charger.I don't understand the the interest in this new remote. Meet the new remote, same as the old remote
Don't care? Don't buy it. Some of us do want it and will pay for it.
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Persona Grata
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It's a nice option. Nobody has to buy it. The included plastic remote feels very cheap in your hand and Bluetooth directivity is not particularly good. I like my Apple TV remote too.
What is Bluetooth directivity? If anything, Bluetooth should offer the advantage of not having to point the remote towards the device. And honestly, that's exactly my experience with the WiiM remote.
Actually, yes.
Having more presets available is the main feature I'd have liked to see with a new remote.
Having said that, I do see some extra value in the rechargeable battery and nicer build quality. Maybe just not enough value.
