This month’s updates focus on expanded setup guidance, enhanced streaming performance, and new video tutorials to make configuration even easier.
Whether you're troubleshooting TIDAL or Plex, optimizing your DNS settings, or building out a full 5.1 surround system, these articles offer practical support and fresh insights based on customer feedback.
Device Features & Audio Configurations
- How to Use the 12V Trigger on WiiM Pro, WiiM Pro Plus, or WiiM Ultra - (Updated Article) - Added compatibility notes and a workaround for select amps.
- Setting Up WiiM Sound as Center and Surround Speakers in a WiiM 5.1 System - (New Article) - We’re getting prepped for the incoming WiiM Sound launch, this article breaks down using it to fill out a surround sound system with a WiiM device acting as the front left and right channels along with the WiiM Sound..
- Setup Guides for most WiiM Devices New video tutorials added to the following FAQs:
App/Software Usage
- How to Configure the DNS Server in WiiM Home App for Faster Streaming - (New Article) - A new feature for advanced users looking to optimize network performance.
- Setting Up a WiiM Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound System - (Updated Article) - Clarified speaker roles (center, SR, SL) and linked to related setup guides.
- Saving Spotify Playlists as Presets – (Updated Article) – Added video tutorial showing how to save your favorite Spotify playlists as one-touch presets. This feature lets you launch playlists directly from the WiiM Home App or device buttons.
- Setting WiiM as Alexa Preferred Speaker – (Updated Article) – New video walkthrough demonstrates how to set your WiiM device as the default speaker for Alexa voice commands. This ensures seamless playback from Echo devices to WiiM.
- Adding WiiM to Apple Home App – (Updated Article) – Tutorial video added to guide users through adding WiiM devices as accessories in the Apple Home App. Covers HomeKit compatibility and automation setup. Note that WiiM Ultra, WiiM Amp Ultra, and WiiM Amp Pro do not support this feature.
- Casting YouTube Audio to WiiM Pro on Android – (Updated Article) – Includes step-by-step video guide for casting YouTube audio from Android devices using system-wide casting or third-party apps. Ideal for users who want to stream YouTube content through their WiiM setup.
- Setting Up and Using WiiM Persistent Groups – (Updated Article) – Video tutorial now available to help users create and manage Persistent Groups for multi-room playback. Explains how to keep speaker groups active across app sessions and reboots.
Troubleshooting
- TIDAL Connect Option Missing on iPhone App/Software Usage – (Updated Article) – Based on user reports, this guide walks through steps to restore TIDAL Connect visibility on iOS.
- Unable to Connect to Plex Media Server via WiiM Home App App/Software Usage – (Updated Article) – Updated with screenshots and a note on the “No redirection” issue affecting some setups.
