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.

 

[Wiimer]

If the roadmap is proceeding as planned, the long-awaited Smart Preset should arrive today or tomorrow. I am all set and ready to go. Now, monitoring to see what happens .

 

[Burnside]

If the roadmap is proceeding as planned, the long-awaited Smart Preset should arrive today or tomorrow. I am all set and ready to go. Now, monitoring to see what happens .

I’m still stuck on old whitelisted Chromecast firmware despite being told I had been taken off it…

 

[Wiimer]

I’m still stuck on old whitelisted Chromecast firmware despite being told I had been taken off it…

Have you tried the batch update check within the 3 point icon menu?

 

[slartibartfast]

If the roadmap is proceeding as planned, the long-awaited Smart Preset should arrive today or tomorrow. I am all set and ready to go. Now, monitoring to see what happens .

When did the roadmap ever proceed as planned

 

[Burnside]

Have you tried the batch update check within the 3 point icon menu?

Yeah, still nothing

 

[Wiimer]

Yeah, still nothing

It's sad. I hope things work out for you.

When did the roadmap ever proceed as planned

At least December 31 was on schedule .

 

[sNc]

I have received FW update today

FW version: 5.2.703735
Build date: 2025 01 06

Chromecast with Youtube Music is less stable.

1. Sometimes (rarely), when switching between songs, it doesn't switch.
2. I hear sometimes small crackling sounds when playing some of the songs. Barely, but I hear something for sure.
3. It seems to me that the quality is worse, but maybe it's just my imagination - this one I'm not sure.

 

[Wiimer]

I have received FW update today

FW version: 5.2.703735
Build date: 2025 01 06

Chromecast with Youtube Music is less stable.

1. Sometimes (rarely), when switching between songs, it doesn't switch.
2. I hear sometimes small crackling sounds when playing some of the songs. Barely, but I hear something for sure.
3. It seems to me that the quality is worse, but maybe it's just my imagination - this one I'm not sure.

Is there a smart preset or USB subwoofer output?

Thanks .

 

[sNc]

USB Sub out was not listed, so I don't think so.

For me, it's the same FW update you got few days ago - as I was whitelisted because of some Chromecast issues before.

 

[adias]

Also got 5.2.703735. Chromecast version 1.56.310669. I do not see persistent groups. While using USB out I see a Subwoofer section; is that what @Wiimer means?

 

[Smartplug]

Also got 5.2.703735. Chromecast version 1.56.310669. I do not see persistent groups. While using USB out I see a Subwoofer section; is that what @Wiimer means?

Is the simultaneous usb and sub works?

 

[adias]

Is the simultaneous usb and sub works?

I do not know as I do not (need to) use a sub. The Sub setting is there.

 

[Wiimer]

Also got 5.2.703735. Chromecast version 1.56.310669. I do not see persistent groups. While using USB out I see a Subwoofer section; is that what @Wiimer means?

I don't know, I haven't received the update yet, but do you see the Smart Presets edit screen?

How to Use Smart Preset in the WiiM Home App

TABLE OF CONTENTS Smart Preset Overview How to Use Smart Preset How to Delete Smart Preset This tutorial will introduce you the Smart Preset feature in the WiiM Home app. Smart Preset Overview The Smart Preset feature in the WiiM...

faq.wiimhome.com

2 Ultras may be needed to display persistent groups for now.

 

[adias]

I don't know, I haven't received the update yet, but do you see the Smart Presets edit screen?

How to Use Smart Preset in the WiiM Home App

TABLE OF CONTENTS Smart Preset Overview How to Use Smart Preset How to Delete Smart Preset This tutorial will introduce you the Smart Preset feature in the WiiM Home app. Smart Preset Overview The Smart Preset feature in the WiiM...

faq.wiimhome.com

2 Ultras may be needed to display persistent groups for now.

No smart presets on this version, but I do not have 2 Ultras...

 

[Wiimer]

No smart presets on this version, but I do not have 2 Ultras...

Is 5.2.703735 some kind of beta firmware?

 

[Burnside]

I don't know, I haven't received the update yet, but do you see the Smart Presets edit screen?

How to Use Smart Preset in the WiiM Home App

TABLE OF CONTENTS Smart Preset Overview How to Use Smart Preset How to Delete Smart Preset This tutorial will introduce you the Smart Preset feature in the WiiM Home app. Smart Preset Overview The Smart Preset feature in the WiiM...

faq.wiimhome.com

2 Ultras may be needed to display persistent groups for now.

Funny, with the latest version I can see a group I created with my Ultra & Pro (but no others) but if I try to create a group, it just shows the Ultra. Looks like the latest public version for the Pro has some vestige of persistent groups...

 

[Wiimer]

Funny, with the latest version I can see a group I created with my Ultra & Pro (but no others) but if I try to create a group, it just shows the Ultra. Looks like the latest public version for the Pro has some vestige of persistent groups...

Yes, I am in the same situation.
Firmware for Pro is 639134, right?

I am a little confused.

 

[Burnside]

Yes, I am in the same situation.
Firmware for Pro is 639134, right?

I am a little confused.

Yeah, same here. Hopefully the next batch of updates will align them better

 

[Smartplug]

Is that beta firmware? If they go by roadmap, they would release that and what wiimer looking for.

 

[Wiimer]

Yeah, same here. Hopefully the next batch of updates will align them better

I only knew that the gloups data was still there somewhere in WHA because my Spotify app has always had the groups I created in the persistent group beta.

However, I don't understand why the create group button is not showing up for members who were not part of the beta test...