WiiM Ultra Firmware v5.2.807149 Update - Feb 9, 2026

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.

5.2.807149 (In Progress)​

Release date:

Feb 9, 2026

Display & UI:

1. Per-Input Now Playing: Customize the Now Playing screen for each input source.
2. New Cover Layouts: Added larger album-art views for a more immersive playback screen, with Home and Music Source icons hidden.
3. Dolby Visuals: VU Meter and Audio Spectrum now work during Dolby playback.

Playback & Audio:

1. Optical In: Fixed dropouts caused by input stream format changes.
2. Short-Track Transitions: Improved near-end handling to prevent skipping or audio “leakage.”
3. Track Skips: Resolved multiple cases of unexpected skipping / premature track changes across services.

Radio & Streaming Services:

1. Live Metadata: Added ICY support for richer “now playing” info on TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and BBC Radio.
2. Qobuz: Added Track Radio / Artist Radio / Album Radio.
3. vTuner: Improved reliability with backup stream URL fallback.
4. SoundCloud: Added third-party login support.
5. TuneIn: Fixed alarms occasionally starting late or failing to start playback.
6. iHeartRadio / Pandora: Fixed intermittent stops and unexpected skipping.
7. Napster: Fixed My Music playback failures, incorrect station controls, and a disconnect-on-no-internet crash.
8. Plex: Fixed alarm progress display, station history playback failures, and occasional early skips.
9. Amazon Music: Fixed interruptions when playing short playlists.

USB & NAS:

1. USB Notifications: Added connect/disconnect pop-ups.
2. Faster Browsing: Reduced app timeouts when browsing USB drives.
3. NAS Playback: Fixed playback and display issues for NAS sources.

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[beppe]

Hi, as of today, February 21st, the latest update from February 9th has not arrived in Europe. Do you have a date for when it will be, thanks?

 

[slartibartfast]

Hi, as of today, February 21st, the latest update from February 9th has not arrived in Europe. Do you have a date for when it will be, thanks?

It hasn't arrived anywhere yet. AFAIK WiiM never comment on delays or withdrawals.

 

[Erebus]

It hasn't arrived anywhere yet. AFAIK WiiM never comment on delays or withdrawals.

I can understand their reluctance to do so, given they'd have to announce publicly that there was an issue. But doing so would certainly be a wonderful example of quality customer service, making them leaders in a somewhat crowded market. Perhaps they'd be better off not announcing the updates at all? WiiM put quite a lot of effort into their forum update announcements, but after that, it's crickets!

 

[Burnside]

Thread 'WiiM Updates - Why We Roll Out Firmware Gradually'

Feb 4, 2026

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We're sure you noticed, but if not, you should be aware that when we release new firmware updates for WiiM devices, not everyone gets them at exactly the same time. We’ll put out release notes right away so folks getting it know what’s included, but when you check for updates it’s possible that your system hasn’t been flagged for the update yet and no update seems to be available. Here's why we do it this way and what we're actually waiting, and watching for.

Staggered Rollouts​

When we release new firmware, we start with 5-10% of devices. Over the next week or...

• RyanWithWiiM
• Replies: 9
• Forum: General WiiM Announcements

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[slartibartfast]

I can understand their reluctance to do so, given they'd have to announce publicly that there was an issue. But doing so would certainly be a wonderful example of quality customer service, making them leaders in a somewhat crowded market. Perhaps they'd be better off not announcing the updates at all? WiiM put quite a lot of effort into their forum update announcements, but after that, it's crickets!

Or just announce them when they are definitely ready to go. I remember being first to report receiving an update for the Amp and expected others to report similarly but nobody did. That update must have been withdrawn although I didn't notice any issues for my usage.

 

[Burnside]

If you’re really impatient waiting on this, you can always try the beta 807549 firmware which (given its version number) might well include the changes mentioned in this public version. That’s what I’ve done - I’ll keep an eye out for when this public version finally rolls out and maybe come off the beta.

 

[Smartplug]

Anyone got this yet?

 

[Burnside]

Might the rollout have been impacted by Chinese New Year and some staff being on holiday?

 

[slartibartfast]

Anyone got this yet?

Have you not read any other posts in this thread?

 

[RazzFazz]

Fascinating! Will there be prize money for the first three people who notice the upgrade?

 

[Burnside]

I answered a query in Reddit on input specific playback screen selection a week or so back, so somebody out there does have it.

 

[Aquaman]

I answered a query in Reddit on input specific playback screen selection a week or so back, so somebody out there does have it.

That‘s also part of the latest beta version. I‘ve got that feature now.

 

[Burnside]

That‘s also part of the latest beta version. I‘ve got that feature now.

Yeah, that’s how I was able to answer it but there was no indication they were using the beta

 

[d00]

I know that there are 99% of WiiM defenders on this forum who will defend how WiiM releases its updates, but it is something that really needs to be thought about. Writing about the release along with the release notes and later the lack of these updates on the devices is just strange.

Every manufacturer releases a release, it is already available on devices. E.g. Apple. Why publish release notes if in practice no one has access to it?

 

[RazzFazz]

Quick voice, slow hands.

 

[Wiimer]

I know that there are 99% of WiiM defenders on this forum who will defend how WiiM releases its updates, but it is something that really needs to be thought about. Writing about the release along with the release notes and later the lack of these updates on the devices is just strange.

Every manufacturer releases a release, it is already available on devices. E.g. Apple. Why publish release notes if in practice no one has access to it?

There is some truth to that, but as @Burnside has already pointed out, I think we need to take into account that many of the Chinese staff are on vacation. Probably the timing was unfortunate.

 

[TRex74]

But why is there a button to check for updates, if only wiim decides if you can update?

 

[Burnside]

But why is there a button to check for updates, if only wiim decides if you can update?

That checks if wiim have made the update available for your device. If they haven’t yet, it’ll tell you no updates are available for your specific device.

 

[EddNog]

But why is there a button to check for updates, if only wiim decides if you can update?

Ever heard of Pavlov?

 

[rccarguy]

But why is there a button to check for updates, if only wiim decides if you can update?

Sit at home doing this on your "check for updates"