WiiM Ultra Firmware v5.2.632547 Update - Oct 15, 2024

[WiiM Team]

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

5.2.632547 (In Progress)​

Release date:

10 / 15 / 2024

What's New:

1. Chromecast Enhancements: Added bit-perfect playback support and reduced pop noise on Chromecast Audio.
2. Control 4 Integration: Seamlessly integrate with Control4 systems for enhanced smart home control. See this article for details.
3. USB Output Enhancement: Added support for multiple USB soundcards.
4. USB Indexing Enhancement: Supports m3u and m3u8 playlist formats. See this article for details.
5. Screen Enhancements:
   • Corrected metadata display issues for custom radio stations caused by special characters.
   • Corrected the default VU meter value when no content is playing.
   • Addressed various other screen issues for a smoother and more reliable experience.

Bug Fixes:

1. Playback Enhancements:
   • Fixed an issue where playback could not resume after Wi-Fi reconnection.
   • Fixed an issue preventing Audible Books from playing through Alexa.
2. HDMI Input Issue: Resolved an occasional no sound issue.
3. Alarm Time Fix: Corrected rare incorrect alarm issue.
4. Sync Audio Fix: Fixed an occasional error for Sync Audio.
5. General Enhancements: Various performance improvements and bug fixes to enhance overall operation.

 

[pieterv1]

Curious to hear from other Chromecast users
I'm probably grabbing an Ultra soon so great to see a possible fix for the various issues.

 

[Smartplug]

What is number 3? Is that mean you can connect multiple dac on usb hub?

 

[Thebrenn1]

What does it mean if my update is ending in 46 and not 47? I ran the update and quickly checked the functionality and see some of the improvements, thank you Wiim.

 

[adias]

The download offer is a different version:

v5.2.632546​

 

[adias]

Casting from Qobuz app to Ultra it’s now capable of casting up to 96kHz 24 bit. It appears that 192kHz is not supported; when casting a Qobuz 192kHz/24 the Qobuz app switches to 96kHz/24 bit.

Edit: The Qobuz 192kHz to 96kHz is a Qobuz restriction. Not able to test 192kHz otherwise.

 

[Thebrenn1]

The download offer is a different version:

v5.2.632546​

In what way?

 

[adias]

In what way?

The FW download that is being distributed has a 6 as the last FW digit, NOT a 7 as the thread topic says.

 

[Smartplug]

Casting from Qobuz app to Ultra it’s now capable of casting up to 96kHz 24 bit. It appears that 192kHz is not supported; when casting a Qobuz 192kHz/24 the Qobuz app switches to 96kHz/24 bit.

So they finally fixed broken chromecast on this latest update? My experience on previous firmware there was a lag that once you click play it won’t play till after 12 seconds. It also disconnects in middle and can’t complete playing music. I may reactivate my qoboz account as soon I get the latest update. Thanks fellow wiim user for the information.

 

[DRC]

Casting from Qobuz app to Ultra it’s now capable of casting up to 96kHz 24 bit. It appears that 192kHz is not supported; when casting a Qobuz 192kHz/24 the Qobuz app switches to 96kHz/24 bit.

Did you check the Google Cast version? Is it still Google Cast 2.0?

 

[Burnside]

Casting from Qobuz app to Ultra it’s now capable of casting up to 96kHz 24 bit. It appears that 192kHz is not supported; when casting a Qobuz 192kHz/24 the Qobuz app switches to 96kHz/24 bit.

That's always been a qobuz restriction, not Wiim

 

[Burnside]

What is number 3? Is that mean you can connect multiple dac on usb hub?

I read it as a larger range rather than multiple

 

[adias]

That's always been a qobuz restriction, not Wiim

Right. Qobuz restriction.

 

[Burnside]

Right. Qobuz restriction.

I’m on a beta firmware version for my Ultra (the persistent group beta) so I won’t get this new version for a while. I wonder if it behaves itself with BubbleUPnP and Chromecast up to 24/192?

 

[Thebrenn1]

I’m on a beta firmware version for my Ultra (the persistent group beta) so I won’t get this new version for a while. I wonder if it behaves itself with BubbleUPnP and Chromecast up to 24/192?

Don't know about BubbleUPnP when I Chromecast I see 96kHz 24 bit

 

[Burnside]

Don't know about BubbleUPnP when I Chromecast I see 96kHz 24 bit

What app are you chrome casting from?

 

[Thebrenn1]

What app are you chrome casting from?

Poweramp on Android.

 

[cheznous]

The FW download that is being distributed has a 6 as the last FW digit, NOT a 7 as the thread topic says.

Weird, mine says 5.2.632547
Maybe they changed it.

 

[Burnside]

Poweramp on Android.

I wonder if it can’t do 192kHz as I don’t see that in the Poweramp sample rate menu when I cast to my Pro which I know does support 24/192 Chromecast.

 

[vdp]

I wonder if it can’t do 192kHz as I don’t see that in the Poweramp sample rate menu when I cast to my Pro which I know does support 24/192 Chromecast.

Chromecast is 24/96 max no?