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.

 

[jxrxme]

Apparently my Amp won the staged rollout lottery today.

 

[MrSerg]

Have a problem with hdmi, dont switch on after ethernet source. For example, tv is on, sound from wiim, then, I switch on airplay sorce and tv switches on its own speakers, then, I stop airplay and tv dont switches on wiim automaticaly.. damn firmware(((
There is no more hdmi autamaticaly switch on in menu(((

 

[hgo58]

Have a problem with hdmi, dont switch on after ethernet source. For example, tv is on, sound from wiim, then, I switch on airplay sorce and tv switches on its own speakers, then, I stop airplay and tv dont switches on wiim automaticaly.. damn firmware(((

As the TV no longer are sending sound to the WiiM it cannot sense the TV. And the WiiM devices do not switch back to previous input source unless auto sensing is on and there is a signal.

You will need to manually select TV as input again, just as you manually stopped the AirPlay.

 

[MrSerg]

As the TV no longer are sending sound to the WiiM it cannot sense the TV. And the WiiM devices do not switch back to previous input source unless auto sensing is on and there is a signal.

You will need to manually select TV as input again, just as you manually stopped the AirPlay.

Its not comfortable!(( smart hdmi is not smart, if I need to switch manualy. Please, give me an possibility to return previous auto sensive hdmi switching!!!

 

[hgo58]

Its not comfortable!(( smart hdmi is not smart, if I need to switch manualy. Please, give me an possibility to return previous auto sensive hdmi switching!!!

I cannot You will have to raise a ticket to Wiim via the Feedback option in the WiiM Home App.

 

[MrSerg]

I cannot You will have to raise a ticket to Wiim via the Feedback option in the WiiM Home App.

Done

 

[BK308]

Mine has automatically updated. Is this a new feature? I normally get notified when the update is ready to download. I got notified after it was installed.

 

[Mr Ee]

Mine has automatically updated. Is this a new feature? I normally get notified when the update is ready to download. I got notified after it was installed.

No, this is normal behaviour.
It really just depends on timing.

 

[BK308]

No, this is normal behaviour.
It really just depends on timing.

I think you are confusing when we individually receive an update. We receive updates at different times. I get that. But when an update is prompted on my app it asks if I want to update and install said update. Correct? In this case, that never happened. Firmware updated and installed without my consent. Is this normal behavior? Not for me.

 

[Mr Ee]

Firmware updated and installed without my consent. Is this normal behavior?

Yes, this is normal behaviour.

 

[BK308]

Yes, this is normal behaviour.

Ok thank you.

 

[harkpabst]

Ok thank you.

The only thing I usual here is that your WiiM Amp updated automatically so quickly after the release of this firmware version.

Usually you do get notified (yes) and can decide to either perform the update or select "not now" (yes). Normally, the auto update will only happen if you postpone the manual update for some time.

I understand how some people don't like their devices updating automatically (while some others neither care nor notice). There might be cases though, when e.g. a new WiiM Home app version might really require a new firmware to operate properly or some serious bug needs fixing.

Do we know for sure that this has been the case here? No, we don't. Probably WiiM does.

 

[MrSerg]

I rolled back to some previous beta firmware, hdmi auto switching is working now..

 

[BK308]

Usually you do get notified (yes) and can decide to either perform the update or select "not now" (yes). Normally, the auto update will only happen if you postpone the manual update for some time.

Thanks for the response. I’m usually always notified and prompted to install and download. (Like you mentioned.) But for some reason that wasn’t the case this time around. Yesterday morning the amp was on the previous firmware. When I came home from work, later that day, the firmware was downloaded and installed without my permission. That has never happened before.

 

[Mr Ee]

Thanks for the response. I’m usually always notified and prompted to install and download. (Like you mentioned.) But for some reason that wasn’t the case this time around. Yesterday morning the amp was on the previous firmware. When I came home from work, later that day, the firmware was downloaded and installed without my permission. That has never happened before.

Has happened to me multiple times on multiple devices over the past 2.5 years I've had wiim gear, so yes, it's normal.

 

[Burnside]

Has happened to me multiple times on multiple devices over the past 2.5 years I've had wiim gear, so yes, it's normal.

Now that they have the firmware check screen, perhaps they could have a toggle there to temporarily block updates for those of a nervous disposition

 

[hgo58]

Now that they have the firmware check screen, perhaps they could have a toggle there to temporarily block updates for those of a nervous disposition

Or at least put the previous version(s) as Beta options, so we can revert back to it if we are seeing new errors.

 

[BK308]

Has happened to me multiple times on multiple devices over the past 2.5 years I've had wiim gear, so yes, it's normal.

That hasn’t been my experience at all with my amp. Why argue with me? This is where the ignore button would come handy. Be more productive.

 

[QuarryHunslet]

That hasn’t been my experience at all with my amp. Why argue with me? This is where the ignore button would come handy. Be more productive.

It has been my experience with all of my WiiM devices.