WiiM Amp Pro Firmware v5.2.714763 Update - Apr 23, 2024

[WiiM Team]

Please review the WiiM Amp Pro 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.

5.2.714763 (In Progress)​

Release date:

4 / 23 / 2025

What's New:

1. Smarter HDMI ARC: Your WiiM AMP Pro 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.

 

[hgo58]

@WiiM Support What is new for "Smarter HDMI ARC" compared to HDMI ARC in the previous release? I don't find any.

 

[WiiM Support]

@WiiM Support What is new for "Smarter HDMI ARC" compared to HDMI ARC in the previous release? I don't find any.

Hi hgo58, team

Please check this . I am copying it for your reference:

Automatically Output Audio to WiiM When TV is On​

The WiiM provides a configuration option called 'Automatically output audio to WiiM when TV is on'. This option allows you to enable or disable the automatic switch of the WiiM device to HDMI ARC mode when the TV is powered on.

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WiiM Device/TV Behaviors When the Option is Enabled or Disabled​

The table below outlines the behavior of the WiiM device and TV when the TV is turned on, depending on whether the 'Automatically output audio to WiiM when TV is on' option is enabled or disabled.

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[Wiimer]

Hi hgo58, team

Please check this . I am copying it for your reference:

Automatically Output Audio to WiiM When TV is On​

The WiiM provides a configuration option called 'Automatically output audio to WiiM when TV is on'. This option allows you to enable or disable the automatic switch of the WiiM device to HDMI ARC mode when the TV is powered on.

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WiiM Device/TV Behaviors When the Option is Enabled or Disabled​

The table below outlines the behavior of the WiiM device and TV when the TV is turned on, depending on whether the 'Automatically output audio to WiiM when TV is on' option is enabled or disabled.
View attachment 20365

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Sorry, but I cannot see anything in dark mode.

 

[hgo58]

Hi hgo58, team

Please check this . I am copying it for your reference:

Automatically Output Audio to WiiM When TV is On​

The WiiM provides a configuration option called 'Automatically output audio to WiiM when TV is on'. This option allows you to enable or disable the automatic switch of the WiiM device to HDMI ARC mode when the TV is powered on.

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WiiM Device/TV Behaviors When the Option is Enabled or Disabled​

The table below outlines the behavior of the WiiM device and TV when the TV is turned on, depending on whether the 'Automatically output audio to WiiM when TV is on' option is enabled or disabled.
View attachment 20365

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That's exactly what it did before (just with another name "HDMI CEC Power Control") and still with the same bugs.

See also my comments in the posts in thread 'WiiM Ultra Firmware v5.2.714249 - Apr 18, 2025' https://forum.wiimhome.com/threads/wiim-ultra-firmware-v5-2-714249-apr-18-2025.6936/post-120770

Post in thread 'WiiM Ultra Firmware v5.2.714249 - Apr 18, 2025' https://forum.wiimhome.com/threads/wiim-ultra-firmware-v5-2-714249-apr-18-2025.6936/post-123331