WiiM Ultra Firmware v5.2.708441 - Feb 22, 2025

[Kblade97]

Another issue that I expected to have been fixed with this release is the missing display of album title on the Ultra screen. Only track and artist is listed.

I know I will get the usual arguments of that you can't see them anyway or that it's of no use but I would still like to see issues fixed.

I guess if you’re gonna have something that useless it might as well work right I will say my ultra is faster changing tracks. And I think the USB output does sound a little bit better a little more dynamic/alive

 

[adias]

I guess if you’re gonna have something that useless it might as well work right I will say my ultra is faster changing tracks. And I think the USB output does sound a little bit better a little more dynamic/alive

I agree. USB out has improved.

 

[Saponetto]

What do you mean?
How the USB could sound "better"?

 

[Kblade97]

It’s kinda like when you listen to an iPhone speaker. And compare it to a jbl Bluetooth speaker. The jbl sounds better. Does this help? And it’s not could it does

 

[Kblade97]

I agree. USB out has improved.

These are the kind of improvements I like. Software upgrades to better sound as opposed to vu meters. More of this please @WiiM fan

 

[CliffyBC]

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.

5.2.708441 (In Progress)​

Release date:

2 / 22 / 2025

What's New:

1. Per-Source Group Audio Delay: Adjust group delay independently for each input source in multiroom audio.
2. reset EnhancemPents:
   • Move presets (requires app v3.1.4).
   • Presets now work in slave mode.
3. USB Output Improvements: Reduced playback stuttering and improved subwoofer sound quality.
4. Playback Enhancements:
   • Smoother HDMI ARC playback.
   • Fixed incorrect playback status and Pre-Gain issues after seeking.
   • Resolved Audible playback issue via Alexa.
5. Display & UI Updates:
   • New VU Meter designs (requires app v3.1.4).
   • Added remote pairing and Wi-Fi disconnect indicator.
6. My Weekly Q Support on Qobuz: Play "My Weekly Q" playlist (requires app v3.1.4).
7. Prompt Sound Option: Ability to disable system sounds (requires app v3.1.4).
8. Wi-Fi Stability: Improved connection reliability, especially for mesh networks.
9. USB Output Enhancements: Reduced playback stuttering, improved subwoofer sound quality, and added the ability to select either maximum or fixed resolution (requires app version 3.1.4 or later).

Bug Fixes:

1. LMS Fix: Fixed LMS reconnection issue.
2. USB Indexing: Resolved USB scanning interruptions for M4A files.
3. Pop Noise Reduction: Reduced pop noises when switching inputs or adjusting subwoofer settings.
4. Radio Paradise Fix: Corrected a playback failure issue.
5. General Fixes: General performance and stability improvements.

 

[CliffyBC]

Just had an update on the app to 3.1.5, rebooted ultra, cleared cache but no new vu meters. Does anyone know what this update is intended to do?

 

[slartibartfast]

Just had an update on the app to 3.1.5, rebooted ultra, cleared cache but no new vu meters. Does anyone know what this update is intended to do?

Not a lot.

 

[Burnside]

Just had an update on the app to 3.1.5, rebooted ultra, cleared cache but no new vu meters. Does anyone know what this update is intended to do?

See the App Store update info - it’s to fix a display issue with preset names.

 

[hgo58]

See the App Store update info - it’s to fix a display issue with preset names.

Except that it's not fixed.

I got the new WHA but still see the appended timestamp.

 

[Maurizio]

Just had an update on the app to 3.1.5, rebooted ultra, cleared cache but no new vu meters. Does anyone know what this update is intended to do?

I don't know why, but the new VuMeters are only selectable from the IOS App. There is no option in the Android App

 

[pjorgenunes]

I don't know why, but the new VuMeters are only selectable from the IOS App. There is no option in the Android App

That's stated in WiiM post. For now, only on iOS App

 

[sNc]

After having L/R with sub + upload cal file for ext microphone, the only important thing for me is to have a possibility to set presets like

Button 1 on Wiim Pilot: Input Wifi Spotify XXX song + various settings
Button 2 on Wiim Pilot: Input Optical (PC) + various settings
Button 3 on Wiim Pilot: Input TV + various settings
Button 4 on Wiim Pilot: Input Wifi Radio XXX + various settings

Everything else has been practically fixed and added already! Congrats! Well, Maybe also Youtube Music as a standalone service instead of using Chromecast.

 

[slartibartfast]

After having L/R with sub + upload cal file for ext microphone, the only important thing for me is to have a possibility to set presets like

Button 1 on Wiim Pilot: Input Wifi Spotify XXX song + various settings
Button 2 on Wiim Pilot: Input Optical (PC) + various settings
Button 3 on Wiim Pilot: Input TV + various settings
Button 4 on Wiim Pilot: Input Wifi Radio XXX + various settings

Everything else has been practically fixed and added already! Congrats! Well, Maybe also Youtube Music as a standalone service instead of using Chromecast.

Have you tried L/R room correction with subwoofer? I found that although it seemed to work none of my previously saved PEQ filters worked correctly.

 

[Smartplug]

Have you tried L/R room correction with subwoofer? I found that although it seemed to work none of my previously saved PEQ filters worked correctly.

Aside from how it looks on graph, how does it sound? I’m not signing up, your answer would be enough.

 

[slartibartfast]

Aside from how it looks on graph, how does it sound? I’m not signing up, your answer would be enough.

Still working on it. I am waiting for WiiM to fix the issue with my existing saved filters so I can compare L/R with Stereo. Maybe I'll try repeating the Stereo measurements but if WiiM had expected the old filters to stop working correctly they should have said something. Since they said they would investigate the issue they obviously didn't expect previously saved filters to stop working.

 

[slartibartfast]

Aside from how it looks on graph, how does it sound? I’m not signing up, your answer would be enough.

I compared my measured results to the target curves. The first is Harman, second is B&K. They look reasonable.

 

[sNc]

Have you tried L/R room correction with subwoofer? I found that although it seemed to work none of my previously saved PEQ filters worked correctly.

Nope, Im gonna wait for the offi update