WiiM Ultra Firmware v5.2.714249 - Apr 18, 2025

[slartibartfast]

It crossed my mind that could be something like that. Anyway, it’s all good for me with current one

When the last Amp firmware update was released I got it within 30 minutes of the announcement. Nobody else reported receiving it until days later when a new firmware with a different number appeared and the announcement thread was updated with the new firmware version.

 

[Skull]

When the last Amp firmware update was released I got it within 30 minutes of the announcement. Nobody else reported receiving it until days later when a new firmware with a different number appeared and the announcement thread was updated with the new firmware version.

Not bothered waiting mines working just fine atm anyway

 

[pieterv1]

Has anyone received this update?
It seems to be taking a very long time this time

Not yet!

 

[F1 Fan]

I got this the other day .l

 

[Smartplug]

No, I haven’t got it.

 

[ytsejam1138]

Waiting on my update as well. Looking forward to trying the DLNA casting.

 

[Maurizio]

True, but I believe the last update was interrupted by a bug fix

 

[Joe Kelley]

Can we have a toggle switch for the updated smarter Arc? It causes more problems than it solves. I was able to use just my Apple TV remote to control the volume of anything that was output from the WiiM, now I have to use the app as well. I would prefer the version before it smartened up.

 

[Smartplug]

Anyone got this update?

 

[ytsejam1138]

Anyone got this update?

Nope

 

[QuarryHunslet]

Anyone got this update?

Not yet, I suspect that it has been removed, pending a revised version.

 

[pjorgenunes]

Not yet, I suspect that it has been removed, pending a revised version.

Not yet!

 

[CliffyBC]

Can we have a toggle switch for the updated smarter Arc? It causes more problems than it solves. I was able to use just my Apple TV remote to control the volume of anything that was output from the WiiM, now I have to use the app as well. I would prefer the version before it smartened up.

By the sound of it, I'm glad I blocked all Internet access to my Ultra when Wiim announced a "new smarter HDMI ARC". My HDMI ARC works perfectly for me and I'm not keen in it being broken by any forced download. I will wait till they get it right. Are these firmware updates being tested sufficiently before release?

 

[Joe Kelley]

Updated to 5.2.713664 so far broke album art for WiiM app and smart Arc still breaking audio volume

 

[Smartplug]

Normally once the update information get posted here, it would take 2 or more days before update begin proceeding. There maybe a bug on update.

 

[slartibartfast]

Normally once the update information get posted here, it would take 2 or more days before update begin proceeding. There maybe a bug on update.

The post before yours reported receiving an update newer than the announced version.

 

[Maurizio]

Probably at this point the update had some problems and was suspended.
What is inexplicable, however, is the silence of @WiiM Support ; @WiiM Team ; or @RyanWithWiiM on this matter.
A couple of words here, in the Community updating us on the situation didn't cost anything.

 

[Musician]

Can we have a toggle switch for the updated smarter Arc? It causes more problems than it solves. I was able to use just my Apple TV remote to control the volume of anything that was output from the WiiM, now I have to use the app as well. I would prefer the version before it smartened up.

Maybe we have to buy the new Wiim remote to change the volume for Apple TV when using HDMI on the Wiim ?

As it was until now, one could change the volume on 2 channel playback on the WiiM using the metal Apple Remote . Very convenient. You could also use the Apple Remote for Tidal connect in the Wiim . But you couldn’t change the volume on all 4 channels in surround mode , - only for the front channels.

Maybe the new remote can change all four channels at the same time ( just as the plastic remote can ) and they have stopped the ability to change volume with hdmi using the Apple Remote, for copyright reason ?

Is this an apple issue, just like it was with AirPlay ?

 

[Burnside]

Maybe we have to buy the new Wiim remote to change the volume for Apple TV when using HDMI on the Wiim ?

As it was until now, one could change the volume on only 2 channel playback on the WiiM using the metal Apple Remote . Very convenient. You could also use the Apple Remote for Tidal connect in the Wiim . But you couldn’t change the volume on all 4 channels in surround mode , - only for the front channels.

Maybe the new remote can change all four channels at the same time ( just as the plastic remote can ) and they have stopped the ability to change volume with hdmi using the Apple Remote, for copyright reason ?

Is this an apple issue, just like it was with AirPlay ?

Conspiracy theory 101?

 

[Musician]

Conspiracy theory 101?

I hope not