WiiM Amp Firmware v5.0.636055 Update - Nov 19, 2024

Please review the WiiM Amp update release notes below. If you encounter any issues, feel free to reach out to us. This firmware update is being rolled out in stages, with devices updating sequentially over the next few days.

5.0.636055 (In Progress) ​

Release date:
11 / 19 / 2024

What's New:

1. Playback Fixes: Improved metadata handling, resolved skipping/seeking issues, added WMA Lossless support, fixed Icecast playback, and reduced Preset latency.
2. Replay Gain: Added support for TIDAL, Qobuz and Plex (requires app version 3.0.0+). Learn more.
3. USB Disk Ejection: Added manual ejection functionality (requires app version 3.0.0+).
4. Bluetooth Control: Disabled connection notifications.
5. Volume Indicator: Stays active for 10 seconds after adjustments, then dims.
6. SoundMachine Preset: Added support for SoundMachine Preset (coming in the next app update).
7. USB Indexing: Resolved artwork and metadata display issues for specific music files.
8. LMS Enhancements: Fixed volume indicator flashing during playback.

Bug Fixes:

1. Offline Responsiveness: Improved performance without internet.
2. Amazon Music: Resolved playback not resuming after extended pauses.
3. General Fixes: Various performance improvements and bug fixes.

 

[harkpabst]

Nothing yesterday so I’ll check again today after work. At least you got it so I’ll have to be a little more patient

If you are currently on a firmware supporting Googlecast 1.56.x you probably won't receive this update.
Forget what I wrote.
The WiiM Amp (Pro and non-Pro) is always using the older Googlecast SDK (so far). I misread this as being an Ultra thread ...

 

[BK308]

Close your app by swiping it up if you have iPhone then open. Thats how I get update prompt.

For a firmware update? I’ve never gotten a prompt. I’ve always had to manual push for firmware updates.

 

[BK308]

Which firmware version are you on?

I’ll double check when I get home.

 

[BK308]

If you are currently on a firmware supporting Googlecast 1.56.x you probably won't receive this update.

How can I check this? I’m all Apple at the house. I don’t really cast anything google related.

 

[harkpabst]

How can I check this? I’m all Apple at the house. I don’t really cast anything google related.

Probably doesn't apply then. You could check the Googlecast version from the Google Home app, device settings, device information.

Edit:
Technically correct, but still BS. See edited post above:

WiiM Amp Firmware v5.0.636055 Update - Nov 19, 2024

Nothing yesterday so I’ll check again today after work. At least you got it so I’ll have to be a little more patient 😂 If you are currently on a firmware supporting Googlecast 1.56.x you probably won't receive this update. Forget what I wrote. The WiiM Amp (Pro and non-Pro) is always using the...

forum.wiimhome.com

 

[BK308]

Probably doesn't apply then. You could check the Googlecast version from the Google Home app, device settings, device information.

Probably right. Either way I’ll double when I get home. Thanks

 

[cybergrimes]

Mine seems to have auto updated. I didn’t know that was a thing? I was checking for updates and noticed the build date was changed.

 

[BK308]

Which firmware version are you on?

So far this has been the latest where I’m at with my WiiM amp.

 

[slartibartfast]

So far this has been the latest where I’m at with my WiiM amp.
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Is that the beta for Automatic Timing?

 

[BK308]

Is that the beta for Automatic Timing?

I have no idea. I thought that feature was off beta. If I was on beta I should be able to move off of it, right?

 

[BK308]

Are talking about auto timing with sub?

 

[harkpabst]

I have no idea. I thought that feature was off beta. If I was on beta I should be able to move off of it, right?

If you want to get back to the regular firmware track and the firmware version does not show the term "beta" in the device information, just send feedback to WiiM from the "More" tab (previously named Settings).

They should remove your device from the whitelist pretty fast.

 

[BK308]

If you want to get back to the regular firmware track and the firmware version does not show the term "beta" in the device information, just send feedback to WiiM from the "More" tab (previously named Settings).

They should remove your device from the whitelist pretty fast.

Do you know if the most current firmware has removed the Automatic timing for the sub?

 

[Smartplug]

Do you know if the most current firmware has removed the Automatic timing for the sub?

the amp doesn’t include that feature yet but amp pro has it.

 

[harkpabst]

Do you know if the most current firmware has removed the Automatic timing for the sub?

I don't see this option anywhere in the subwoofer settings.
WiiM Amp, firmware version 5.0.636055
WiiM Home app 3.0.2 on android.

The subwoofer calibration toggle is still there in the room correction settings (which is missing from the WiiM Amp Pro settings, if I remember correctly from the top of my head).

 

[BK308]

I don't see this option anywhere in the subwoofer settings.
WiiM Amp, firmware version 5.0.636055
WiiM Home app 3.0.2 on android.

The subwoofer calibration toggle is still there in the room correction settings (which is missing from the WiiM Amp Pro settings, if I remember correctly from the top of my head).

Do you have this option under subwoofer? Sorry for any confusion but I assume this is Automatic Timing or am I incorrect?

 

[harkpabst]

Do you have this option under subwoofer? Sorry for any confusion but I assume this is Automatic Timing or am I incorrect?
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That's it and no, I don't have it. I just have the manual adjustment.

 

[BK308]

That's it and no, I don't have it. I just have the manual adjustment.

Cool thanks. I think I’ll stay on this version for now. Everything sounds great so far. But i honestly thought this feature was the normal firmware.

 

[slartibartfast]

Cool thanks. I think I’ll stay on this version for now. Everything sounds great so far. But i honestly thought this feature was the normal firmware.

Presumably it will be added to the amp firmware soon. It doesn't really matter anyway. If you look in the manual settings you will see the delay that automatic sync cam up with. That won't change if you update the firmware. The automatic timing also doesn't optimise the response at the crossover frequency anyway so you still need to tweak it but everyone seems to be ignoring this fact and think WiiM's automatic timing magically finds the optimum setting. It doesn't.

 

[BK308]

Presumably it will be added to the amp firmware soon. It doesn't really matter anyway. If you look in the manual settings you will see the delay that automatic sync can up with. That won't change if you update the firmware. The automatic timing also doesn't optimise the response at the crossover frequency anyway so you still need to tweak it but everyone seems to be ignoring this fact and think WiiM's automatic timing magically finds the optimum setting. It doesn't.

Yeah I definitely had to make a couple tweaks to the crossover afterwards. But for free software I think it yields good results. I’m not expecting it to be as good as my Neumann M1 calibration software that I have in my studio.