WiiM Amp Firmware v5.0.704151 Update - Jan 10, 2025

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.

5.0.704151 (In Progress)​

Release date:

1 / 10 / 2025

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What's New:

1. Persistent Group Support: Enhanced quick selection and synchronization for multi-room audio across devices. Learn more
2. Replay Gain Enhancements: Replay Gain now supported for USB, NAS, Samba, and local libraries (requires app version 3.1.0).
3. Soundtrack SDK Enhancement: Upgraded for a better listening experience.
4. TIDAL Connect SDK Update: Upgraded for improved playback stability and resolved crash issues.
5. Remote Volume Step Customization: Adjust the volume step for each press of the remote’s volume buttons (requires app version 3.1.0).
6. Remote Troubleshooting Improvements: Remote exception status is now provided to the app to assist with troubleshooting (requires app version 3.1.0).
7. Network Setup: In Setup mode, hold the play/pause button for 3 seconds to cancel the setup.

Bug Fixes:

1. Alarm Fix: Alarms now stop correctly, even when the selected music is unavailable.
2. Playback Enhancements: Fixed playback status after seeking, resolved artwork issues via Google Cast, and added sample rate/bit depth display on Alexa.
3. USB Indexing: Addressed issues with artist and metadata display for certain music files.
4. General Fixes: Various performance improvements and bug fixes.

 

[slartibartfast]

Just got this . Nothing in it for me though

 

[QuarryHunslet]

Just got this . Nothing in it for me though

Which version? I’m just installing version 5.0.704151, which is different to that in this thread title, although I imagine that it will be updated to reflect this different version.

 

[slartibartfast]

Which version? I’m just installing version 5.0.704151, which is different to that in this thread title, although I imagine that it will be updated to reflect this different version

Yup, didn't even notice it was different. Build date 10 January as well.

 

[Burnside]

Which version? I’m just installing version 5.0.704151, which is different to that in this thread title, although I imagine that it will be updated to reflect this different version.

Have you got the whitelisted Chromecast version?

 

[Burnside]

Just got this . Nothing in it for me though

Still waiting here for both the Amp and Ultra updates…

 

[QuarryHunslet]

Have you got the whitelisted Chromecast version?

No, I only have the standard version.

 

[Burnside]

No, I only have the standard version.

Guess I’ll wait and see what I get then. Want to see how it handles multiple updates on the new firmware update page so might need to be patient…

 

[QuarryHunslet]

Guess I’ll wait and see what I get then. Want to see how it handles multiple updates on the new firmware update page so might need to be patient…

Unless they arrive on the same day, can’t see it working. If you chose not to update the firmware, it will probably update itself overnight without any notification.

 

[QuarryHunslet]

Which version? I’m just installing version 5.0.704151, which is different to that in this thread title, although I imagine that it will be updated to reflect this different version.

@WiiM Team does this thread title need updating to reflect the actual version being received, 5.0.704151.

 

[slartibartfast]

Have you got the whitelisted Chromecast version?

I haven't, just the normal one.

 

[BK308]

I have a different firmware version as well. It’s a higher number.

 

[slartibartfast]

I have a different firmware version as well. It’s a higher number.

What's interesting is that your build date is wrong.

 

[BK308]

So odd. Now it has the right date.

 

[harkpabst]

Have you got the whitelisted Chromecast version?

IIRC, WiiM Amp and WiiM Amp Pro are both still on the old Chromecast SDK. The WiiM Amp is for sure. No need for a whitelist version for any of those devices.

 

[harkpabst]

Network Setup: In Setup mode, hold the play/pause button for 3 seconds to cancel the setup.

BTW: Am I the only one loving this new feature?

It's a big improvement in my book! Thanks, @WiiM Team.

 

[Burnside]

BTW: Am I the only one loving this new feature?

It's a big improvement in my book! Thanks, @WiiM Team.

Not sure I’m understanding what it does - how often do you go thru setup, or is this a quicker way to change network?

 

[harkpabst]

Not sure I’m understanding what it does - how often do you go thru setup, or is this a quicker way to change network?

Judging by the number of posts in this forum dealing with network setup some do it a lot more frequently than I do.

The point is, that so far we did not have a controlled way to abort setup mode if it was initiated in error (or by the cat). Now we have and I like that a lot.

My next whish is a controlled way to cancel a factory reset initiated in error by those who've been trying to cancel setup mode.

Like keeping the button pressed for another 5 or 10 seconds.

 

[idluxp]

Volume adjustment step - is only for remote control? What about TV remote via the HDMI ARC? 0-100 with step 1 is very uncomfortable to tap 100 times on tv remote!!!

 

[Burnside]

Volume adjustment step - is only for remote control? What about TV remote via the HDMI ARC? 0-100 with step 1 is very uncomfortable to tap 100 times on tv remote!!!

I don’t see anything suggesting that it can control the steps on a non-WiiM remote.

 

[Ronnie D]

Volume adjustment step - is only for remote control? What about TV remote via the HDMI ARC? 0-100 with step 1 is very uncomfortable to tap 100 times on tv remote!!!

What happens on your tv remote if you just keep holding the volume button?