WiiM Ultra Firmware v5.2.720535 - Jun 19, 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.

5.2.720535 (In Progress)​

Release date:

6 / 19 / 2025

What's New:

1. Smart DNS: Enables faster playback startup and smoother streaming.
2. Time Sync: More robust NTP timing for music service login.
3. Playback Screen Options: Added 3 new styles with large title display (requires upcoming app update).
4. Playback Enhancements:
   • Faster startup for Amazon Music.
   • Reduced interruptions on HDMI ARC and Optical inputs.
5. Screen Updates:
   • Displays full artwork for certain MP3s.
   • Shows album name on playback screen.
   • Fixed alias name display on VU Meter.
6. USB Indexing: Now uses album artist metadata for better organization.
7. System Optimization: Reduced CPU load during simultaneous Sub and USB output.

 

[pieterv1]

Nice! Can we get screenshots/previews of the new playback screens?

 

[Skull]

Nice! Can we get screenshots/previews of the new playback screens?

I already have them but firmware is not updated

 

[pjn]

Thanks for adding the album name to the playback screen

 

[pieterv1]

Could you check if there's an option for the full screen artwork, with black border perhaps? Thanks!

I already have them but firmware is not updated

View attachment 22879

 

[hgo58]

Could you check if there's an option for the full screen artwork, with black border perhaps? Thanks!

And VU meters with correct scale

I don't believe it if they are putting out new VU meters without fixing the scale (max 0 dBFS).

 

[Skull]

Could you check if there's an option for the full screen artwork, with black border perhaps? Thanks!

I did there isn’t sorry

 

[Skull]

And VU meters with correct scale

Doesn’t appear so to my limited knowledge
But there’s an album name

 

[Paolosnz]

But the vu meter spectrum is planned?