WiiM Ultra Firmware v5.2.718554 - May 30, 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.

5.2.718554 (In Progress)​

Release date:

5 / 30 / 2025

What's New:

1. Pandora Thumbs Up/Down: Instantly like or dislike tracks from your WiiM Ultra (requires app v3.2.2+).
2. Enhanced Display UI:
   • Access the complete BBC Radio station list seamlessly.
   • Fixed empty local radio station issue in specific regions.
3. Dolby 5.1 Improvements: Support the center speaker and easily route .1 sub-channel audio to your subwoofer.
4. Spotify Connect Continuity: Seamlessly resume Spotify playback after switching inputs.
5. Upgraded Soundtrack SDK: Enhanced audio processing for superior sound quality.

Bug Fixes & Enhancements:

1. Resolved playback freezing with large Deezer playlists.
2. Improved sync and loop modes for LMS and Qobuz Connect.
3. Eliminated unexpected playback stops on Qobuz.
4. Reduced CPU usage during EQ adjustments and subwoofer output.
5. Input switching order now matches WiiM Home app.
6. General stability and performance enhancements.

 

[kwolter]

No, again have a third device. I have an Ultra and a Pro already grouped to use the 5.1 feature. I want to know what the requirements are to add a third physical device with the new firmware. At this point, with the new firmware and adding a spare mini to the group, the ‘C’ option for Center is not available for it.

Does the third device need to be a Pro or above?

 

[Wiimer]

No, again have a third device. I have an Ultra and a Pro already grouped to use the 5.1 feature. I want to know what the requirements are to add a third physical device with the new firmware. At this point, with the new firmware and adding a spare mini to the group, the ‘C’ option for Center is not available for it.

Does the third device need to be a Pro or above?

Yes, you will need a WiiM device (except Mini) or an Audio pro speaker or a WiiM Sound speaker.

 

[kwolter]

So it sounds like I need another WiiM Pro or above to do this where I already have an Ultra and a Pro installed and I already have two spare minis laying around. Oh well.

 

[MatthewS2077]

Local Radio works... BUT only shows maybe the first 30 stations in my area (I didn't bother counting).... WHY would you limit the number of stations to such a small amount? Why do you even bother releasing such half-baked features?

 

[Burnside]

I presume that’s a rhetorical question…

 

[Burnside]

The Ultra on screen Radio icon appears to populate its first two categories from TuneIn as follows:

Local Radio : WiiM Home app Browse; TuneIn; Browse; Local Radio
Popular Music Station: WiiM Home app Browse; TuneIn; Home; What Do You Want To Listen To/ Music; Most Popular Stations

and

BBC Radio: WiiM Home app Browse; BBC Radio; “see all” in three categories shown (including the rogue Radio Predication wherever it crept in from)

I guess the TuneIn ones are dictated by your TuneIn login account ( so not from WiiM directly) and so will vary from member to member.
Edit: the lists correspond to what is seen when logging into TuneIn in a browser.

 

[ryry]

Can anyone please confirm if this new firmware allows for true 2.1 audio with LFE information preserved and sent to a subwoofer?

 

[Gyroldo]

I thought there was a solution for Tidal Connect, it hasn't worked since last week, neither on the Ultra nor on the Mini.

 

[Burnside]

Have you power cycled your router and the WiiM devices? Have you submitted a ticket to WiiM so they can inspect your device logs?

 

[Gyroldo]

restart all possible devices, I made available updates but did not submit ticket, I will do that. Thanks.

 

[harkpabst]

Tidal Connect works flawlessly for me at all resolutions with firmware 5.2.718554 and Tidal 2.153.0.1298.71 on Android 15.

It's not as simple as "this firmware is broken".

 

[hgo58]

I thought there was a solution for Tidal Connect, it hasn't worked since last week, neither on the Ultra nor on the Mini.

See Thread 'Bug report: Tidal Connect Hi-Res on the Wiim Pro' https://forum.wiimhome.com/threads/bug-report-tidal-connect-hi-res-on-the-wiim-pro.7371/ and Thread 'Tidal connect not longer working' https://forum.wiimhome.com/threads/tidal-connect-not-longer-working.7283/