WiiM Ultra Firmware v5.2.714249 - Apr 18, 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.

5.2.714249​

Release date:

4 / 18 / 2025

What's New:

1. Smarter HDMI ARC: Your WiiM Ultra will no longer act as a TV speaker when not in HDMI mode—giving you more control. Learn More
2. DLNA Casting: Stream audio to any DLNA-enabled speaker for flexible whole-home listening. (Let us know if you run into compatibility issues!) Learn More
3. Track-End Sleep Timer: New option to pause playback at the end of a track—perfect for winding down. (Requires app update: iOS 3.1.9 / Android 3.1.8)
4. Auto-Resume Playback for Soundtrack: Playback resumes automatically after OTA updates, reboots, or network reconnections.
5. Enhanced VU Meter: Smoother, more responsive visual performance.
6. Group Volume via TV Remote: Control group volume directly using your TV remote.
7. Screen Display Improvements: Input alias names now display correctly on the device screen.
8. Wi-Fi Boost: Faster network scanning and connection times.
9. Roon Sync: Improved multi-room sync for Roon users.

Bug Fixes:

1. Amazon Music: Fixed playback issues for Prime users.
2. Spotify Presets: Resolved unexpected ungrouping during group playback.
3. TIDAL: Fixed skipping, playback errors, and incorrect quality cap on 24-bit/96kHz optical/coax outputs.
4. Qobuz: Fixed track-start issues after skipping and unexpected playback jumps.
5. Radio Paradise Enhancements: Resolved issues with track repetition during playback and fixed login failures caused by special characters.
6. Alarm Fix: Resolved issues affecting alarms in Daylight Saving Time zones.
7. General Performance: Stability improvements and behind-the-scenes optimizations.

 

[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