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

[Burnside]

Chromecast is 24/96 max no?

No, the Chromecast audio device might well have been, but my WiiM Pro/ Pro Plus happily support up to 24/192 which I reported on the forum when the Pro was released (it might even have been before that as I had a beta test device)

 

[vdp]

No, the Chromecast audio device might well have been, but my WiiM Pro/ Pro Plus happily support up to 24/192 which I reported on the forum when the Pro was released (it might even have been before that as I had a beta test device)

Aha that's new to me. I thought it was the protocol that was limited. Interesting. Thanks!

With only a FLAC CD collection in 44/16 with some 44/24 it doesn't really matter?... Still the mind...

 

[Bozzz]

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.

Can verify that after the update Qobuz using chromecast is up to 24/96 wouldn’t get above cd quality before. Was a welcome fix

 

[WiiM Support]

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

Hi Smartplug, Team

Yes, you can connect multiple DACs using a USB hub, and you can also add a USB disk if needed. Thank you!

 

[Maurizio]

So a Fw update arrived, I personally have not received it yet, but I have seen the release notes.
I am a little disappointed. Still no new clock or wallpaper (meters) for the screen. Yet, if I remember correctly @WiiM Team had said that with an update on October 10th there would be news in this sense. Is it possible that it is so difficult to add some clock or meter? Definitely, at the moment, the screen is underused.
I hope they provide soon.

 

[Wiimer]

So a Fw update arrived, I personally have not received it yet, but I have seen the release notes.
I am a little disappointed. Still no new clock or wallpaper (meters) for the screen. Yet, if I remember correctly @WiiM Team had said that with an update on October 10th there would be news in this sense. Is it possible that it is so difficult to add some clock or meter? Definitely, at the moment, the screen is underused.
I hope they provide soon.

Looking at the new roadmap, the clock is scheduled to be added in the October 20 update, not sure if there will be another update in 5 days, but let's wait a little longer.

 

[sNc]

"Chromecast Enhancements: Added bit-perfect playback support and reduced pop noise on Chromecast Audio."

Chromecast with Youtube Music works noticeably faster. I don't know if it's like with other Wiim streamers - co I cannot confirm if the delay is totally fixed or still partially.

Would be nice to see bitrate of the songs when listening Youtube Music. Is there a reason why it's still not there? I feel calmer when I see this info

 

[Burnside]

Would be nice to see bitrate of the songs when listening Youtube Music. Is there a reason why it's still not there? I feel calmer when I see this info

Yes - WiiM stated that they couldn’t reliably determine that information from the CC stream

 

[erictheperic]

Can someone explain what exactly changed with Chromecast and why it's bit perfect now (and why it wasn't before)?

 

[Burnside]

Can someone explain what exactly changed with Chromecast and why it's bit perfect now (and why it wasn't before)?

There’s been a lot of discussion about it in the forum Ultra threads. Briefly, WiiM switched (or had to switch) from Chromecast to Google Cast 2.0 and initially could only deliver up to 24/48. They’ve been working closely with Google to improve the resolution and stability and that seems to have come to fruition with this firmware release.

 

[Joseespona]

@WiiM Team when are we getting a simple clock for standby mode? We would be happy with a basic black and white one. But if you really want to make it super awesome, a nixie clock would be awesome

 

[QuarryHunslet]

@WiiM Team when are we getting a simple clock for standby mode? We would be happy with a basic black and white one. But if you really want to make it super awesome, a nixie clock would be awesome View attachment 12997

That looks awful.

 

[Joseespona]

That looks awful.

 

[ed.juh]

For some strange reason my VU meter never gets above the null level. ( unless the volume is on ' wake the underworld ' )
It is moving though, but surely not 'calibrated' onto minimum level

 

[mlsstl]

I'm a bit of a broken record on the clock issue, but my complaint about the current standby clock involves the constantly changing backgrounds, many of which make the clock difficult to read due to poor constrast against the numbers. I'd be happy if they just do the clock against a black background or allow the use to choose a single, static background image.

 

[ed.juh]

I'm a bit of a broken record on the clock issue, but my complaint about the current standby clock involves the constantly changing backgrounds, many of which make the clock difficult to read due to poor constrast against the numbers. I'd be happy if they just do the clock against a black background or allow the use to choose a single, static background image.

Hence I use the hippie clock. Which I really appreciate btw.

 

[pieterv1]

Great

Hence I use the hippie clock. Which I really appreciate btw.

The "hippie clock" where you can specify one solid color for all characters would be perfect @WiiM Team

 

[Joseespona]

I'm a bit of a broken record on the clock issue, but my complaint about the current standby clock involves the constantly changing backgrounds, many of which make the clock difficult to read due to poor constrast against the numbers. I'd be happy if they just do the clock against a black background or allow the use to choose a single, static background image.

Yes thats why I started saying dark background and white numbers. The changing background drives me nuts too, and the changing colors of the hippie one are also distracting. Just a sober one. The nixie clock would just change the sound of the wiim and make it more analog sounding, better than spending 5k on a power cable

 

[Neubz]

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.
3. USB Output Enhancement: Added support for multiple USB soundcards.
4. USB Indexing Enhancement: Supports m3u and m3u8 playlist formats.
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.

There's something not right with USB out when using HDMI in with a multichannel audio source - my guess is that it's only passing through the Rear Left and Right channels, or the stereo downmix is otherwise broken.

 

[adias]

There's something not right with USB out when using HDMI in with a multichannel audio source - my guess is that it's only passing through the Rear Left and Right channels, or the stereo downmix is otherwise broken.

You should send feedback to WiiM via the WiiM Home app.