WiiM Ultra Firmware v5.2.625658 Update - Aug 8, 2024

Please review the WiiM Ultra update release notes below. If you encounter any issues, feel free to reach out to us.

5.2.625658 (Latest)​

Release date:
8 / 8 / 2024

What's New:

1. Chromecast Enhancements:
   - Update Chromecast SDK for a better listening experience.
   - Resolved playback stuttering on certain speakers via digital outputs.
2. Bluetooth Playback Upgrade: Enhanced Bluetooth playback to reduce latency and eliminate stuttering issues.
3. Pre-Gain Feature: Added logic for Pre-Gain functionality. Available in the next app update. Check this article for details.
4. Playback Enhancements:
   - Addressed an issue where Amazon Music and Deezer playback unexpectedly stopped.
   - Fixed a bug preventing Amazon Music and Audible from playing via Alexa.
5. SSL Certificates Update: Updated SSL Certificates to resolve the TuneIn playback issue in Alexa Multi-room audio.
6. Voice Control: Added support for switching to Phono input via Alexa for WiiM voice remote.

Bug Fixes:

1. USB Output Improvement: Resolved the playback distortion issue with the S24_3LE format.
2. General Enhancements: Various bug fixes and performance improvements for a smoother experience.

 

[Smartplug]

Has anyone managed to update yet? Nothing here yet...

No, nobody in this forum has reported that they got it.

 

[Cal_Cobra]

As a new WiiM customer, I'm impressed at the speed of which they produce SW updates!

I like the new Pre-Gain Feature, well done!

 

[Smartplug]

As a new WiiM customer, I'm impressed at the speed of which they produce SW updates!

I like the new Pre-Gain Feature, well done!

I haven’t got the update. Can you take a snapshot? Thanks!

 

[Abdo]

landed here...

 

[Wiimer]

I haven’t got the update. Can you take a snapshot? Thanks!

This appears to be a new feature added to the volume settings for Per-source Volume control.


Edit,
I can't imagine how meaningful this feature would be, since currently it is not possible to set the device's default volume..

Is this used with PEQ per source?

 

[Smartplug]

This appears to be a new feature added to the volume settings for Per-source Volume control.
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Edit,
I can't imagine how meaningful this feature would be, since currently it is not possible to set the device's default volume..

Is this used with PEQ per source?

If you have high gain power amp like 32db gain, this will help you lower input gain which in turn lower the volume control being too sensitive of getting too loud. I think this take away the bit perfect.

 

[onlyoneme]

Chromecast is still resampled to 48 kHz.

 

[Smartplug]

Chromecast is still resampled to 48 kHz.

wiim amp work without issue. Ultra not only slow when hit play it drops qoboz high resolution to cd. I have the latest firmware that include pregain. Is the amp and ultra chromecast different?

 

[harkpabst]

The Audio Help Center article says, supported on WiiM Home App 2.11.0 or higher.
Can anybody see the pre-gain setting on WHA 2.11.0 for Android? I can't.

 

[slartibartfast]

The Audio Help Center article says, supported on WiiM Home App 2.11.0 or higher.
Can anybody see the pre-gain setting on WHA 2.11.0 for Android? I can't.

I think I read somewhere that the Android app would be released next week. My app is 2.11.0 but was released on August 5th before this later one was announced.

 

[harkpabst]

I think I read somewhere that the Android app would be released next week. My app is 2.11.0 but was released on August 5th before this later one was announced.

Yep. Some info doesn't really match regarding the Android version.

 

[onlyoneme]

The Audio Help Center article says, supported on WiiM Home App 2.11.0 or higher.
Can anybody see the pre-gain setting on WHA 2.11.0 for Android? I can't.

I can.

 

[onlyoneme]

Is the amp and ultra chromecast different?

Yes.

 

[slartibartfast]

I can.

What is the date of your update?

 

[harkpabst]

I can.

That's strange.

 

[onlyoneme]

And my case:



but

 

[harkpabst]

So, you got a newer app version.

Maybe due to some beta programme?

 

[Smartplug]

Pregain is great. Now, I can return line out to 2V where it was 800mv. By lowering the WiFi gain to -3d, it made the volume control much more fine tuned. Thanks wiim!

 

[adias]

wiim amp work without issue. Ultra not only slow when hit play it drops qoboz high resolution to cd. I have the latest firmware that include pregain. Is the amp and ultra chromecast different?

Yeah, they are working on it.Something different on Ultra that is causing this.

 

[onlyoneme]

So, you got a newer app version.

Maybe due to some beta programme?

No idea. According to the status on the Google Play Store, it's an old version. And I got the update around 5th August.