WiiM Amp Firmware v5.0.714744 Update - Apr 23, 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.

5.0.714744 (In Progress)​

Release date:
4 / 23 / 2025

What's New:

1. Smarter HDMI ARC: Your WiiM AMP will no longer act as a TV speaker when not in HDMI mode—giving you more control. Learn More
2. Track-End Sleep Timer: New option to pause playback at the end of a track—perfect for winding down. (Requires app update: iOS 3.1.9 / Android 3.1.8)
3. Auto-Resume Playback for Soundtrack: Playback resumes automatically after OTA updates, reboots, or network reconnections.
4. Group Volume via TV Remote: Control group volume directly using your TV remote.
5. Wi-Fi Boost: Faster network scanning and connection times.

Bug Fixes:

1. Amazon Music: Fixed playback issues for Prime users.
2. Spotify Presets: Resolved unexpected ungrouping during group playback.
3. TIDAL: Fixed skipping, playback errors
4. Qobuz: Fixed track-start issues after skipping and unexpected playback jumps.
5. Radio Paradise Enhancements: Resolved issues with track repetition during playback and fixed login failures caused by special characters.
6. Alarm Fix: Resolved issues affecting alarms in Daylight Saving Time zones.
7. General Performance: Stability improvements and behind-the-scenes optimizations.

 

[Burnside]

Totally agree. This needs to be corrected or rolled back ASAP.

It has been rolled back for the Ultra so I expect it will be rolled back or fixed soon for the Amp too.

Thread 'WiiM Ultra Firmware v5.2.715362 - Apr 29, 2025'

Apr 30, 2025

Please review the WiiM Ultra 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.

5.2.715362 (In Progress)​

Release date:

4 / 29 / 2025

Bug Fixes:

1. Reverted HDMI behavior: auto-switches to HDMI when other inputs stop. Power-off CEC option to be added in next release for standby mode.
2. Playing Queue Fix: Now displays full queue for playlists over 1000 tracks (previously limited to 50).

• WiiM Team
• Replies: 127
• Forum: WiiM Ultra Firmware Updates

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[A777ex]

It has been rolled back for the Ultra so I expect it will be rolled back or fixed soon for the Amp too.

Thread 'WiiM Ultra Firmware v5.2.715362 - Apr 29, 2025'

Apr 30, 2025

Please review the WiiM Ultra 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.

5.2.715362 (In Progress)​

Release date:

4 / 29 / 2025

Bug Fixes:

1. Reverted HDMI behavior: auto-switches to HDMI when other inputs stop. Power-off CEC option to be added in next release for standby mode.
2. Playing Queue Fix: Now displays full queue for playlists over 1000 tracks (previously limited to 50).

• WiiM Team
• Replies: 127
• Forum: WiiM Ultra Firmware Updates

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Respect to wiim for all these updates and contact with device owners, but I completely don't understand how this situation came about. Basic functionality no longer works as an upgrade. It's weird.

 

[hgo58]

When can I expect the previous way of hdmi auto sensing to return? Manualbe switching to hdmi every time I finish listening to music over wifi is annoying. It is after all not auto at all despite the name lol. It worked perfectly before, don't understand this change at all for wiim amp.

I just got update 5.2.715362 for the Ultra.

Unfortunately nothing is working as expected.

You still have to manually change to TV input when pausing other inputs. Only difference is that the TV don't change to internal speakers.

The lib-synch is very bad when selecting TV input.

And of cause the issue with TV changing to HDMI ARC with WiiM Ultra still in standby is still there.

 

[harkpabst]

Respect to wiim for all these updates and contact with device owners, but I completely don't understand how this situation came about. Basic functionality no longer works as an upgrade. It's weird.

Unfortunately, it's the HDMI/CEC standard that's pretty weird. Incompatibilities are rather the rule than the exception.

 

[l743]

How to disable auto update? I have a problem with volume control via hdmi after update

 

[Wiimer]

How to disable auto update? I have a problem with volume control via hdmi after update

You cannot disable auto updates.

We will probably receive a new update in the next few days, but you can also report problems by submitting a ticket through the feedback section of the WiiM app.

 

[harkpabst]

How to disable auto update? I have a problem with volume control via hdmi after update

You can actually ask WiiM to revert you to a previous firmware in case you encounter problems by submitting feedback through the WiiM Home app, so @Wiimer's advice is the best in any case.

In this particular case I'm also very confident that WiiM will shortly offer an update that will revert to the previous HDMI behaviour, just as they did for the WiiM Ultra.

But please, do take the time and let WiiM know about your problems. When you send feedback via the WiiM Home app, device logs will be send along, so WiiM can have a deeper look into what's actually happening.

 

[CliffyBC]

You cannot disable auto updates.

We will probably receive a new update in the next few days, but you can also report problems by submitting a ticket through the feedback section of the WiiM app.

You can disable auto updates, I do on my Ultra anyway. I am still running the March 22nd firmware and have not had to use any of the subsequent versions which have created problems for people and have subsequently been reversed/ withdrawn. I just don't want to be a tester for firmware that degrades my experience.
I block Internet access for the Ultra in my router settings.
Of course this has the drawback of blocking music services, casting etc so isn't the way for most people to go but as I use my Ultra mainly as a TV soundbar and all my music comes from an internal Plex server I can manage without the Internet connection on a temporary basis until WiiM roll out a Firmware that will work as I would like it to. When the folks on this forum report that everything is working OK again I just allow the Ultra Internet access, it auto upgrades and I'm all good.
I guess that at sometime, WiiM will block this method as it's in their interest for everyone to be on the same firmware.

 

[Burnside]

I guess that at sometime, WiiM will block this method as it's in their interest for everyone to be on the same firmware.

And as is common practice, you’d likely be advised to install the latest firmware should you encounter a problem on an old version of firmware, or live with the problem.