WiiM Ultra Firmware v5.2.703434 - Jan 3, 2025

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.

5.2.703434 (In Progress)​

Release date:

1 / 3 / 2025

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.

 

[adias]

Is 5.2.703735 some kind of beta firmware?

I suppose it’s the version for those whitelisted to stay with Chromecast 1.x.

 

[adias]

A couple of recommendations:

1 -Whenever a new FW is installed I find useful to power cycle the unit. It will reset RAM values.

2 - The Ultra power cord is not keyed. It can be inserted 2-ways and thus can assign phase and neutral differently, depending on how the power plug is inserted. Pick the insertion that minimizes the voltage (in mV) between the neutral and the case ground (the outer contact of an RCA connector in the rear). This should eliminate ground loops and power line insertion noise.

 

[sNc]

I suppose it’s the version for those whitelisted to stay with Chromecast 1.x.

The problem we had in the past is solved, and for sure we are still whitelisted. However, we also got some update for Chromecast. But I don't know what version we have. I'm just using Wiim Ultra with YouTube Music on my PC. I don't even know how to check Chromecast version

 

[Mr Ee]

I don't even know how to check Chromecast version

In the google home app, in the Device settings menu there's a Device information entry. The Cast firmware version is stated there.

 

[sNc]

I have there only Home app version: 3.27.1.6

No place / option to check Cast firmware version

 

[Erebus]

No place / option to check Cast firmware version

You find it in the Google Home App NOT the WiiM Home App.

 

[sNc]

You find it in the Google Home App NOT the WiiM Home App. View attachment 15979

And when I check my Google Home app on my Xiaomi Mobile, I don't have what you have.

 

[Burnside]

And when I check my Google Home app on my Xiaomi Mobile, I don't have what you have.

You need to select your device, and then when the large volume display shows, choose the cog/settings icon then device information

 

[sNc]

choose the cog/settings icon

I have 3 dots there -> and options to select: "opinions" and "help".

When enter "help", again 3 dots are available and "information about version".

I see there Google Home version, instead of Cast version.

I told you, in my app I don't have anywhere info about Cast FW version. It looks different from yours, I don't know why

I will remove the app and install it again later.

 

[Wiimer]

I have 3 dots there -> and options to select: "opinions" and "help".

When enter "help", again 3 dots are available and "information about version".

I see there Google Home version, instead of Cast version.

I told you, in my app I don't have anywhere info about Cast FW version. It looks different from yours, I don't know why

I will remove the app and install it again later.

First, I would have needed to add the device to the room.

 

[Burnside]

I have 3 dots there -> and options to select: "opinions" and "help".

When enter "help", again 3 dots are available and "information about version".

I see there Google Home version, instead of Cast version.

I told you, in my app I don't have anywhere info about Cast FW version. It looks different from yours, I don't know why

I will remove the app and install it again later.

The instructions I gave (apart from saying you should be on the "devices" page in the Google Home app first) worj for my ipad and android phone

 

[slartibartfast]

I have 3 dots there -> and options to select: "opinions" and "help".

When enter "help", again 3 dots are available and "information about version".

I see there Google Home version, instead of Cast version.

I told you, in my app I don't have anywhere info about Cast FW version. It looks different from yours, I don't know why

I will remove the app and install it again later.

You don't click on the three dots. There should be a cog wheel next to the three dots.

 

[Wiimer]

You don't click on the three dots. There should be a cog wheel next to the three dots.

Devices that are not in the room will not show any gears .

 

[slartibartfast]

Devices that are not in the room will not show any gears .

My Chromecast AV isn't in a room but does show the cog. I have no idea why

 

[slartibartfast]

How do you remove a device from a room?

 

[Wiimer]

How do you remove a device from a room?

I believe you can delete the room by tapping on it in the settings menu.

 

[Wiimer]

How do you remove a device from a room?

Settings in the menu at the bottom of the home screen >
Devices, Groups, Rooms >
Select (tap) a room >
Select a device>
Uncheck the device you want to remove.

 

[slartibartfast]

Settings in the menu at the bottom of the home screen >
Devices, Groups, Rooms >
Select (tap) a room >
Select a device>
Uncheck the device you want to remove.

Thanks. I removed it from the room and still see the device info

 

[Wiimer]

Thanks. I removed it from the room and still see the device info
View attachment 15987

Presumably, a WiiM that does not belong to a house or room will show up as a "local device" and will not have gears. Devices that once in a room are still in the house, even if they leave the room, and therefore have gears .

 

[slartibartfast]

Presumably, a WiiM that does not belong to a house or room will show up as a "local device" and will not have gears. Devices that once in a room are still in the house, even if they leave the room, and therefore have gears .

Doesn't everything appear in the house?