WiiM Ultra Firmware v5.2.703434 - Jan 3, 2025

[Mr Ee]

In my case it shows this because the kitchen group I created in the beta version is still there.

lol - I just edited my previous post suggesting this!

 

[Wiimer]

Ditto, but my android 3.0.9 app doesn't have this group option at the top of the devices screen either.
Maybe we need to do something somewhere else first, such as buy two ultras

Maybe it is only beta testers at the moment that it shows up.

@Burnside, How about you?

 

[jam1]

Deleting Cache doesnt help

 

[Burnside]

Maybe it is only beta testers at the moment that it shows up.

@Burnside, How about you?

I came off the persistent group beta and WiiM have since whitelsited my Ultra for the older version of chromecast (which I've asked them to change) so I can't see anything as yet

 

[Mr Ee]

The Learn More link in the first post of this thread (which still has beta in the link / title) indicates that the Group option should be available in the app. It doesn't mention a specific version in the faq, but it seems 3.0.9 should have it, and without looking back through 8 pages, I think was confirmed somewhere.
Never mind - I can wait... as I'll have to anyway until other (non-ultra) wiims get the update.

 

[Wiimer]

Deleting Cache doesnt help

Since @MrEe is in the same situation as you, I don't think this is an issue. Perhaps a persistent group needs to be added to the other WiiM devices.

However, you can also send a ticket and ask the team.

 

[Wiimer]

I came off the persistent group beta and WiiM have since whitelsited my Ultra for the older version of chromecast (which I've asked them to change) so I can't see anything as yet

Yes, I just remembered you said that the other day. Please whip my butt...

 

[Burnside]

Yes, I just remembered you said that the other day. Please whip my butt...

I'll leave that kind of stuff up to @Smartplug

 

[Maurizio]

One thing about the new FW that, in my case, has improved a lot concerns point 7. I use WiFi and previously I had an RSSI of -61/-65. Now the RSSI is -53/-55

 

[adias]

I imagine some here may appreciate this - LINK.

 

[monografiko]

I want my sides blurred, as it is now. They should let you make a choice (if you prefer black or colour or blurred) instead of forcing this backward change on us.

I think the same, there should be more options to choose from, the current version with flat color bars looks very bad and on a device like this the design shown is very relevant to the user experience.

 

[bever70]

Groups only lists my Ultras, not my Pro. I suppose the Pro needs an update before it is accessible in Groups too.

 

[Burnside]

Groups only lists my Ultras, not my Pro. Maybe the Pro needs an update before it is accessible in Groups too?!

View attachment 15904

Yes, all devices need a firmware update to support persistent groups

 

[pieterv1]

There’s people who don’t use the UV meter screen? Woah. Hahaha

I preferred the blurred sides, but black would be good too. Something to make the album art pop so it’s more visible. The color matched border makes it look a little busy IMO.

I made a feature request through the WiiM Home app to have the following options for the sides in the full-screen artwork view:
- blurred artwork (like we originally had, but maybe add option to adjust the brightness)
- solid color (needs improvement, make it consistent with the WiiM Home app - it does a better job to match the color to the artwork )
- black

I suggest y'all do the same

 

[hgo58]

I made a feature request through the WiiM Home app to have the following options for the sides in the full-screen artwork view:
- blurred artwork (like we originally had, but maybe add option to adjust the brightness)
- solid color (needs improvement, make it consistent with the WiiM Home app - it does a better job to match the color to the artwork )
- black

I suggest y'all do the same

I don't think solid color works better in the WHA but because the picture is fully imbedded in a bigger screen it looks better. That the color used on Ultra display and in app isn't the same is just ugly (and strange).

This newly introduced bug is however a minor one and I would like @WiiM Team to concentrate on fixing core functionality instead (HDMI, Android integration, platform availability, profile saving, EQ stuff, etc.).

 

[pieterv1]

Wouldn't call it "minor" because one of the main selling points of the Ultra is in fact the screen

What are the problems with with HDMI and Android integration?

 

[hgo58]

Wouldn't call it "minor" because one of the main selling points of the Ultra is in fact the screen

It is working. Not perfectly but it works.

What are the problems with with HDMI and Android integration?

HDMI CEC don't behave correctly on many TV types when set to off. And some people have had problems with audio not always working.

Android integration problem is about using the Android media API all other apps is using to control volume and playing, while not having to open the WiiM Home App.

There are other basic functionality that are more important than how the screen look. In the end that do however also need to be handled.

 

[pieterv1]

It is working. Not perfectly but it works.

Well no, something's clearly been broken - or changed, but the release notes don't show any info on this.

Android integration problem is about using the Android media API all other apps is using to control volume and playing, while not having to open the WiiM Home App.

I suppose that would also give us the media controls in the notification panel?

That's a feature on my wishlist as well, but that shouldn't mean that bugs introduced to existing, live features should be ignored - I believe these should be prioritised even.

 

[hgo58]

I don't think solid color works better in the WHA but because the picture is fully imbedded in a bigger screen it looks better. That the color used on Ultra display and in app isn't the same is just ugly (and strange).

Where do they get the sidebar colors from on Ultra display?

 

[bever70]

I made a feature request through the WiiM Home app to have the following options for the sides in the full-screen artwork view:
- blurred artwork (like we originally had, but maybe add option to adjust the brightness)
- solid color (needs improvement, make it consistent with the WiiM Home app - it does a better job to match the color to the artwork )
- black

I suggest y'all do the same

Request sent
The coloured sides as they are now look very cheap and nasty.