WiiM Sound Firmware v5.2.809035 Update - Feb 28, 2026

Please review the WiiM Sound 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.

5.2.809035 (In Progress)​

Release date:

Feb 28, 2026

Playback & UI Improvements:

1. Supports per-input Now Playing screen customization.
2. Improved handling of short tracks and near-end track transitions to prevent skipping or audio leakage.
3. Fixed multiple cases of unexpected track skipping or premature track changes across services.
4. Seamlessly integrate with Control4 systems for enhanced smart home control. Learn more.

Radio & Streaming Services:

1. Radio: Enhanced live track metadata display with ICY support across TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and BBC Radio.
2. Qobuz: Enabled Track Radio, Artist Radio, and Album Radio.
3. vTuner Radio: Improved playback reliability with a backup stream URL fallback.
4. SoundCloud: Added support for third-party login.
5. TuneIn: Fixed an issue where alarms could fail to start playback on time.
6. iHeartRadio: Fixed an issue where playback could stop unexpectedly.
7. Pandora: Fixed an issue that could cause unexpected track skipping.
8. Napster: Fixed My Music playback failures, incorrect station controls, and a crash when the internet connection is lost.
9. Plex: Fixed incorrect track progress display for alarms, station history playback failures, and occasional early track skipping.
10. Amazon Music: Fixed playback interruptions when playing short playlists.

 

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