WiiM Ultra Firmware v5.2.703434 - Jan 3, 2025

[adias]

From what I can see 1.68 is CastLite 2 and flaky - 1.56 is the performant Chromecast we’ve known and loved in previous devices…

Thanks! Good to know.

 

[adias]

No issues with the old Chromecast on the Ultra?

I tested Chromecast 1.56.xxxx and it works up to 96kHz 24 bit. I did not find a 192kHz stream to test. I recall some, maybe @harkpabst reporting working at 192kHz.

I vote for keeping 1.56.xxxx.

 

[harkpabst]

I tested Chromecast 1.56.xxxx and it works up to 96kHz 24 bit. I did not find a 192kHz stream to test. I recall some, maybe @harkpabst reporting working at 192kHz.

I vote for keeping 1.56.xxxx.

@Mr Ee reported 192 kHz working for him.

 

[LDO6295]

Please review the WiiM Ultra 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.

5.2.640239 (In Progress)​

Release date:

12 / 30 / 2024

What's New:

1. Google Cast SDK Update: Enhanced playback support for multiple music streaming platforms, including Roon, Plex, SiriusXM and BubbleUPnP.
2. Persistent Group Support: Enhanced quick selection and synchronization for multi-room audio across devices. Learn more.
3. USB Indexing Enhancements: Added support for APE audio tracks, corrected artist name display, and resolved unexpected interruptions during USB scans.
4. Playback Improvements: Enhanced metadata accuracy for local storage music and optimized memory usage for improved stability.
5. Soundtrack SDK Enhancement: Upgraded for a better listening experience.
6. TIDAL Connect SDK Update: Upgraded for improved playback stability and resolved crash issues.
7. Enhanced DHCP Compatibility: Improved stability and reliability across various routers.

Bug Fixes:

1. Alarm Fix: Easily stop the default alarm tone using remote buttons or the app's play/pause button.
2. LMS Volume Control: Resolved an issue where Fixed Volume settings were lost for LMS Volume Control.
3. General Fixes: Various performance improvements and bug fixes.

I see "various performance improvements" under bug fixes. Did you guys change Pandora streaming? I was casually listening to Pandora when the update notification dropped. After the update I noticed a significant improvement in detail and soundstage from Pandora. This was completely unexpected. Am I imagining this?

 

[adias]

@Mr Ee reported 192 kHz working for him.

With 1.56 or CastLite 2?

 

[adias]

I see "various performance improvements" under bug fixes. Did you guys change Pandora streaming? I was casually listening to Pandora when the update notification dropped. After the update I noticed a significant improvement in detail and soundstage from Pandora. This was comlpletely unexpected. Am I imagining this?

Could be. Over the years I noticed changes like that with FW upgrades even on Pro. Posted about it and was dismissed as psychological. Was it or was it real?

 

[LDO6295]

Could be. Over the years I noticed changes like that with FW upgrades even on Pro. Posted about it and was dismissed as psychological. Was it or was it real?

Thank you. Maybe we're not nuts!

 

[HesNot]

Please review the WiiM Ultra 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.

5.2.640239 (In Progress)​

Release date:

12 / 30 / 2024

What's New:

1. Google Cast SDK Update: Enhanced playback support for multiple music streaming platforms, including Roon, Plex, SiriusXM and BubbleUPnP.
2. Persistent Group Support: Enhanced quick selection and synchronization for multi-room audio across devices. Learn more.
3. USB Indexing Enhancements: Added support for APE audio tracks, corrected artist name display, and resolved unexpected interruptions during USB scans.
4. Playback Improvements: Enhanced metadata accuracy for local storage music and optimized memory usage for improved stability.
5. Soundtrack SDK Enhancement: Upgraded for a better listening experience.
6. TIDAL Connect SDK Update: Upgraded for improved playback stability and resolved crash issues.
7. Enhanced DHCP Compatibility: Improved stability and reliability across various routers.

Bug Fixes:

1. Alarm Fix: Easily stop the default alarm tone using remote buttons or the app's play/pause button.
2. LMS Volume Control: Resolved an issue where Fixed Volume settings were lost for LMS Volume Control.
3. General Fixes: Various performance improvements and bug fixes.

I ran into issues today with Tidal Connect (MacBook Pro M1Max, iPhone 15, iPad Pro, any of them) with it pausing and buffering. My WIIM Ultra has been amazing up until today but admit I was out of the country for a week and a half and hadn't tried to use it in awhile. Ultra is connected to my router via ethernet and 600+ download speeds measured and confirmed so ... was getting frustrated. I'd turned off Ivp6 and DNS ... so hope this update fixes the buffering/pausing every minute or so issue! My Ultra is relatively new (last 3 months) so I'm likely at the end of the rollout. Fingers crossed.

 

[Erebus]

ran into issues today with Tidal Connect

Tidal is or was down globally, which may explain your issue.

 

[Mr Ee]

With 1.56 or CastLite 2?

System firmware version: 5.2.639135
Cast firmware: 1.68.cast_20240607_1430_RC10.641358537

 

[Smartplug]

Anyone got the updates yet? I’m wondering if they finally fixed the chromecast.

 

[adias]

System firmware version: 5.2.639135
Cast firmware: 1.68.cast_20240607_1430_RC10.641358537

So CastLite 2 seems to work for you up to 192kHz… why is it failing for others?

 

[Mr Ee]

So CastLite 2 seems to work for you up to 192kHz… why is it failing for others?

No idea!
Maybe I should raise it as an issue as I seem to be the only one it works for
When it drops on my ultra I'll test it again, but I won't be able to do that before the end of this weekend and hopefully this update will have fixed it for others by then anyway.

 

[renpar61]

No update here yet.

 

[QuarryHunslet]

No update here yet.

Nor here, maybe tomorrow.

 

[Maurizio]

Nor here.

 

[Skull]

Still nothing here

 

[eVo]

No update here yet either

 

[harkpabst]

And there goes the theory of no staged updates down the flush ...

Could everyone who did not receive this update post here? Would be a tremendous help for WiiM and the community ...

 

[slartibartfast]

And there goes the theory of no staged updates down the flush ...

Could everyone who did not receive this update post here? Would be a tremendous help for WiiM and the community ...

Has anyone got the update yet?