WiiM Pro Plus Firmware v4.8.639035 Update - Dec 18, 2024

[WiiM Team]

Please review the WiiM Pro Plus 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.

4.8.639035 (In Progress)​

Release date:

12 / 18 / 2024

What's New:

1. Room Correction with Independent L/R Channels: Fine-tune each audio channel independently for a richer, more immersive sound experience. (Requires app version 3.0.3 or higher)
2. KKBox Integration: Enjoy seamless streaming with KKBox, now fully supported within the app. (Requires app version 3.0.4 or higher)
3. LMS Server Selection: Select your preferred LMS (Lyrion Media Server) based on IP for more flexibility in playback. (Requires app version 3.0.4 or higher)
4. Enhanced Alarm Functionality: If your chosen music isn't available, fallback sounds will ensure you never miss your alarm.
5. Replay Gain: Added support for TIDAL, Qobuz and Plex (requires app version 3.0.0+). Learn more.
6. Bluetooth Sound Control: Disabled connection notifications.
7. SoundMachine Preset: Added support for SoundMachine Preset.

Bug Fixes:

1. Remote Pairing: Resolved issues preventing WiiM Remote from connecting to devices.
2. Playback Fixes: Improved metadata handling, resolved skipping/seeking issues, added WMA Lossless support, fixed Icecast playback, and reduced Preset latency.
3. Offline Responsiveness: Improved performance without internet.
4. General Enhancements: Various performance boosts and bug fixes.

 

[Erebus]

4.8.639035

Thank you for the update notification. I am curious to know if this update also includes a fix for the auto input sensing? Not a huge issue of course, but it would be a very useful feature to have once working.

 

[Burnside]

Must admit to some disappointment about the non-appearance of smart presets, persistent groups and DLNA casting, never mind no news around the availability of the WiiM Edition Audio Pro speakers outside the USA (and maybe their Roon Ready status?) as well as the lack of roadmap updates. It all seems a bit quiet on letting users know what's going on tbh.

 

[s3igell]

Comparing to the 5x Ultra Firmware Updates since the last ProPlus Update, there are a number of missed Features:
(I've excluded the obviously Ultra/Amp oriented entries)

WiiM Ultra Firmware

5.2.633165 Oct 23, 2024
What's New:
Improved Alarm Behavior for Plex: Default alarm sound will now play if Plex server is unavailable.
Playback Enhancements:
Fixed noise issue when resuming Amazon Music.

v5.2.634663 - Nov 5, 2024
What's New:
Bluetooth Sound Control: Disabled connection notifications when not in Bluetooth input mode.
Google Cast Upgrade: Fixed Output Resolution support and improved sync with Google Speaker Groups.
Playback Fixes:
Improved metadata, fixed skipping issues, added WMA lossless support, and reduced Preset latency.

5.2.636045 Nov 19, 2024
What's New:
Playback Fixes: Improved metadata handling, resolved skipping/seeking issues, added WMA Lossless support, fixed Icecast playback, and reduced Preset latency.
SoundMachine Preset: Added support for SoundMachine Preset (coming in the next app update).LMS Enhancements: Fixed volume indicator flashing during playback.
Bug Fixes:
Offline Responsiveness: Improved performance without internet.

5.2.637652 Dec 4, 2024
What's New:
Qobuz Queue Enhancements: Experience improved playback with Qobuz, featuring track order retention during shuffle, Replay Gain support, and faster queue performance.

5.2.638250 Dec 10, 2024
Playback Enhancements:
Enhanced switching between Qobuz and AVS.

One would hope that many of these ARE included in Pro Plus v4.8.639035, but simply not listed for sake of clarity... But...

Not to be one who looks a gift horse in the mouth... THANK YOU WIIM, for what has just now been released!!

 

[mtk]

Hi @WiiM Team, will wiim pro get the same update or is it already out of support?

 

[Burnside]

Hi @WiiM Team, will wiim pro get the same update or is it already out of support?

None of the WiiM devices are out of support

 

[Smartplug]

Many of them probably on vacation why there was lack of activity. It won’t probably get to normal till after new year.

 

[mtk]

Many of them probably on vacation why there was lack of activity. It won’t probably get to normal till after new year.

But they just released a new firmware for pro plus

 

[MCG555]

Thank you WiiM - looking forward to this release!

 

[Hazenhart]

Thanks for the update @WiiM Team
Always appreciate your work.
Recognizing you have many requests you are working on, and cannot please all users at all times, could at least provide some progress updates and outlooks for a few longstanding requests? Specifically persistent groups, que size and shuffle play enhancements for NAS files?

 

[sams99]

Great, thanks. Looking forward to using the latest update.
Would love to have replay gain for Spotify, please

 

[Mr Ee]

Great, thanks. Looking forward to using the latest update.
Would love to have replay gain for Spotify, please

Welcome.

I'd imagine that's entirely a Spotify issue as the only way to use Spotify is with Spotify Connect.
i.e. I believe the replay gain for other services only works when used from within the wiim app.

 

[sams99]

Welcome.

I'd imagine that's entirely a Spotify issue as the only way to use Spotify is with Spotify Connect.
i.e. I believe the replay gain for other services only works when used from within the wiim app.

Thanks.
I see, but why wouldn't Spotify volume normalisation come through?
Probably very good reasons that I don't understand. So I should hit up Spotify to implement that on Connect?

 

[Mr Ee]

Thanks.
I see, but why wouldn't Spotify volume normalisation come through?
Probably very good reasons that I don't understand. So I should hit up Spotify to implement that on Connect?

Maybe wait for someone else to either agree with me or tell me how wrong I am first

 

[MCG555]

Great, thanks. Looking forward to using the latest update.
Would love to have replay gain for Spotify, please

Yes please!

 

[MCG555]

Welcome.

I'd imagine that's entirely a Spotify issue as the only way to use Spotify is with Spotify Connect.
i.e. I believe the replay gain for other services only works when used from within the wiim app.

I heard too many times what is not possible, and itwas!
Let‘s WiiM decide wether or not they can do it…

 

[Burnside]

As I recall (and as I have posed before), things like volume normalisation etc aren’t available with Spotify Connect - see the attached screenshot from https://support.spotify.com/uk/article/audio-normalization/ and the paragraph I highlighted:



Indeed if you go to that setting section in the Spotify app then use Connect, you’ll see that many of the settings are then greyed out again suggesting they’re not usable.

 

[Wiimer]

As I recall (and as I have posed before), things like volume normalisation etc aren’t available with Spotify Connect - see the attached screenshot from https://support.spotify.com/uk/article/audio-normalization/ and the paragraph I highlighted:

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Indeed if you go to that setting section in the Spotify app then use Connect, you’ll see that many of the settings are then greyed out again suggesting they’re not usable.

Yes, it is.

 

[Burnside]

Yes, it is.

Are you saying volume normalisation does work with Spotify Connect even though the option is greyed out and you can’t change it?

 

[Wiimer]

Are you saying volume normalisation does work with Spotify Connect even though the option is greyed out and you can’t change it?

No, I believe normalization is disabled in Spotify connect. I am not trying to pick a fight with you.