Audacity Australia Posted June 22, 2024 Posted June 22, 2024 For all our WiiM users out there, Follow us to keep up to date on the latest product updates, changes, New features and firmware. WiiM keep the commuinity updated frequently and continue to keep improving on your product experience. Follow Audacity for updates by clicking FOLLOW on our Forum page, you can adjust how often you receive notifications of posts in your profile settings: https://www.stereonet.com/forums/forum/456-audacity-australia/ WiiM Pro and Pro Plus Roadmap Updated on June 7th, 2024 What we're working on … We want to give you visibility into some of the features we are working on. For a complete list of released features, please refer to our official release notes. If you would like to make a feature or product request, please post it on our WiiM Forum or send us a feedback ticket via the WiiM Home App. Please note: The dates and features listed below may change or be removed at any time without prior notice. Consequently, purchases should not be based on what is listed on the roadmap. Completed Features Since Last Update (Feb. 10th, 2024) Per-Source EQ: Allows you to set independent EQ for each source input Enhanced Pandora Service 10-Band PEQ Configurable ASRC and fixed sample rate to eliminate the pop noise for specific external DAC Upcoming Features Support Landscape Mode on the Android Tablets (6/15) Separate 10-Band PEQ for the Left and Right Channel (6/15) DLNA Cast: Cast to other 3rd DLNA devices (Offering lossless audio) (6/30) Room Correction (6/15) Persistent Group for Multiple Devices (7/15) Smart Buttons: Customize the four preset buttons on the remote (7/30) Support SMB for Music Sharing and Streaming (6/30) Separate Favorite Tab: List your favorite tracks, playlists, stations, podcasts, and recently played items (6/30) Group Devices or Move Playback in "Now Playing" UI (7/15) Maintain context when switching source input or audio output (7/15) Features We're Actively Working on: Support App Widgets on iOS and Android Native Plex integration Enhanced 'Play Queue' Management KKBox integration Enhanced Internet Radio Features We're Thinking About In Future Updates Multiroom of Hi-Res audio New Music Services: Including YouTube Music, Idagio, SiriusXM, Nugs.net, RadioParadise, etc. Play Music From Personal Cloud Storage: Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud, etc. Selectable Streaming Quality in the "Now Play" App UI Improved NAS and DLNA DMS Features WiiM Amp Roadmap Updated on May 15th, 2024 Completed Features Since Last Update (Feb. 10th, 2024) Per-Source EQ: Allows you to set independent EQ settings for each source input Enhanced Pandora Service Roon Ready 10-Band PEQ Upcoming Features Support Landscape Mode on the Android Tablets (6/30) Separate 10-Band PEQ for the Left and Right Channel (6/30) USB Audio Output (6/15, Beta) DLNA Cast: Cast to other 3rd DLNA devices (Offering lossless audio) (6/15, Beta) Room Correction (6/15) Persistent Group for Multiple Devices (6/30) Smart Buttons: Customize the four preset buttons on the remote (7/15) Support SMB for Music Sharing and Streaming (6/30) Separate Favorite Tab: List your favorite tracks, playlists, stations, podcasts, and recently played items (6/30) Group Devices or Move Playback in "Now Playing" UI (7/15) Maintain Context when Switching Source Input or Output (7/15) Features We're Actively Working on: Support App Widgets on iOS and Android Native Plex integration Enhanced 'Play Queue' Management KKBox Integration Enhanced Internet Radio Features We're Thinking About In Future Updates Multiroom of Hi-Res Audio New Music Services: including YouTube Music, Idagio, SiriusXM, Nugs.net, RadioParadise, etc. Play Music From Personal Cloud Storage: Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud, etc. Selectable Streaming Quality in the "Now Play" App UI Improved NAS and DLNA DMS Features WiiM Mini Roadmap Updated on May 15th, 2024 What we're working on … Completed Features Since Last Update (Feb., 10th., 2024) Per-Source EQ: Allows you to set independent EQ settings for each source input. Enhanced Pandora Service Upcoming Features Persistent group for multiple devices (6/30) 10-band PEQ (6/30) Smart Buttons: Customize the four preset buttons on the remote (7/15) Support landscape mode on Android Tablets (6/30) Support SMB for music sharing and streaming (6/30) Separate Favorites Tab: List your favorite tracks, playlists, stations, podcasts, and recently played items (6/30) Group devices or move playback in "Now Playing" UI (7/15) Features We're Actively Working on: Support App Widgets on iOS and Android Native Plex Integration Enhanced 'Play Queue' Management Enhanced Internet Radio Maintain Context When Switching Source Input Features We're Thinking About In Future Updates New Music Services: Including KKBox, SoundSuit, YouTube Music, Idagio, SiriusXM, Nugs.net, RadioParadise, etc. Play Music from Personal Cloud Storage: Support for Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud, etc. Selectable Streaming Quality in the "Now Playing" App UI Improved NAS and DLNA DMS Features 1 1 1
Audacity Australia Posted July 13, 2024 Author Posted July 13, 2024 (edited) Room Correction in WiiM devices (WiiM Pro, WiiM Pro Plus, WiiM Amp) - iOS only first, see the updates at: Edited July 25, 2024 by Audacity Australia
Audacity Australia Posted July 25, 2024 Author Posted July 25, 2024 WiiM Amp Roadmap We want to give you visibility into some of the features we are working on. For a complete list of released features, please refer to our official release notes. If you would like to make a feature or product request, please post it on our WiiM Forum or send us a feedback ticket via the WiiM Home App. Please note: The dates and features listed below may change or be removed at any time without prior notice. Consequently, purchases should not be based on what is listed on the roadmap. While we are excited to share some tentative dates, please understand these are best estimates and not commitments due to the unpredictable nature of software development. Our team may need to allocate resources to fix existing bugs, which could affect timelines. Additionally, we might conduct extra beta tests to gather more feedback before a public release. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to improve our product. Completed Features Since Last Update (Feb. 10th, 2024) Per-Source EQ: Allows you to set independent EQ settings for each source input Enhanced Pandora Service Roon Ready 10-Band PEQ Room Correction (iOS) Upcoming Features Room Correction (Android, 7/30 Beta) DLNA Enhancement on the WiiM Home App (7/20) Support SMB for Music Sharing and Streaming (6/30 Beta, 7/30 Public Release) Support Landscape Mode on the Android Tablets (7/15) Group Devices or Move Playback in "Now Playing" UI (7/30) Separate 10-Band PEQ for the Left and Right Channel (7/20, Beta) USB Audio Output (6/15 Beta, 7/20 Public Release) DLNA Cast: Cast to other 3rd DLNA devices (Offering lossless audio) (6/15 Beta) Persistent Group for Multiple Devices (7/30 Beta) Smart Preset (Shortcut): Customize the preset buttons on the Remote/App with set INPUT, OUTPUT, VOLUME, EQ, URL, SHUFFLE, GROUP etc. (8/15) Separate Favorite Tab: List your favorite tracks, playlists, stations, podcasts, presets, and recently played items (7/30 Beta, 8/30 Public Release) Maintain Context when Switching Source Input or Output (7/30 Beta, 8/30 Public Release) Features We're Actively Working on: Automatic timing alignment between speaker out and sub-out Support App Widgets on iOS and Android Native Plex integration Enhanced 'Play Queue' Management KKBox Integration Enhanced Internet Radio Features We're Thinking About In Future Updates Multiroom of Hi-Res Audio New Music Services: including YouTube Music, Idagio, SiriusXM, Nugs.net, RadioParadise, etc. Play Music From Personal Cloud Storage: Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud, etc. Selectable Streaming Quality in the "Now Play" App UI Improved NAS and DLNA DMS Features
Audacity Australia Posted September 11, 2024 Author Posted September 11, 2024 WiiM Amp Roadmap We want to give you visibility into some of the features we are working on. For a complete list of released features, please refer to our official release notes. If you would like to make a feature or product request, please post it on our WiiM Forum or send us a feedback ticket via the WiiM Home App. Please note: The dates and features listed below may change or be removed at any time without prior notice. Consequently, purchases should not be based on what is listed on the roadmap. While we are excited to share some tentative dates, please understand these are best estimates and not commitments due to the unpredictable nature of software development. Our team may need to allocate resources to fix existing bugs, which could affect timelines. Additionally, we might conduct extra beta tests to gather more feedback before a public release. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to improve our product. Completed Features Per-Source EQ: Allows you to set independent EQ settings for each source input Enhanced Pandora Service Roon Ready 10-Band PEQ Independent 10-Band PEQ for the Left and Right Channel Room Correction (iOS, Android) Support Landscape Mode on the Android Tablets USB Audio Output (6/15 Beta, 7/20 Public Release) Separate Favorite Tab: List your favorite tracks, playlists, stations, podcasts, presets, and recently played items (iOS) Maintain Context when Switching Output Support SMB for Music Sharing and Streaming Upcoming Features DLNA Enhancement on the WiiM Home App (Ongoing) Group Devices or Move Playback in "Now Playing" UI (9/15) DLNA Cast: Cast to other 3rd DLNA devices (Offering lossless audio) (9/30 Public Release) Persistent Group for Multiple Devices (9/30 Public Release) Smart Preset (Shortcut): Customize the preset buttons on the Remote/App with set INPUT, OUTPUT, VOLUME, EQ, URL, SHUFFLE, GROUP etc. (9/30) Separate Favorite Tab: List your favorite tracks, playlists, stations, podcasts, presets, and recently played items (Android, 8/30 Beta) Maintain Context when Switching Source Input (9/15 Beta, 9/30 Public Release) Native Plex integration (9/15 Beta, 9/30 Public Release) KKBox Integration (9/30 Beta) Enhanced 'Play Queue' Management (9/15 Beta) Automatic timing alignment between speaker out and sub-out (9/15 Beta) Improved NAS and DLNA DMS Features (9/30 Beta) Improved USB music library (Ongoing) Features We're Actively Working on Support App Widgets on iOS and Android Enhanced Internet Radio Features We're Thinking About In Future Updates Multiroom of Hi-Res Audio New Music Services: including YouTube Music, Idagio, SiriusXM, Nugs.net, RadioParadise, etc. Play Music From Personal Cloud Storage: Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud, etc. Selectable Streaming Quality in the "Now Play" App UI
Audacity Australia Posted October 30, 2024 Author Posted October 30, 2024 WiiM Ultra Roadmap Updated on Oct 4, 2024 What we're working on We want to give you visibility into some of the features we are working on. For a complete list of released features, please refer to our official release notes. If you would like to make a feature or product request, please post it on our WiiM Forum or send us a feedback ticket via the WiiM Home App. Please note: The dates and features listed below may change or be removed at any time without prior notice. Consequently, purchases should not be based on what is listed on the roadmap. While we are excited to share some tentative dates, please understand these are best estimates and not commitments due to the unpredictable nature of software development. Our team may need to allocate resources to fix existing bugs, which could affect timelines. Additionally, we might conduct extra beta tests to gather more feedback before a public release. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to improve our product. Upcoming Features 10/15 Improved Plex Media Server Integration Automatic Timing Alignment for Main Speaker-Out and Sub-Out (Beta) 10/20 More Clock Face Options Group Devices or Move Playback in "Now Playing" UI Fixed Sample Rate/Bit depth Digital Audio Output, reduce pop noise for DAC or Amplifier that doesn't support variable sample rate Smart Preset (Shortcut): Customize the preset buttons on the Remote/App with set INPUT, OUTPUT, VOLUME, EQ, URL, SHUFFLE, GROUP etc. (Beta) Loudness Normalization: NAS, Qobuz, TIDAL (Spotify later) (Beta) 10/30 KKBox Integration (Beta) Enhanced 'Play Queue' Management (Beta) DLNA Enhancement on the WiiM Home App (Ongoing) DLNA Cast: Cast to other 3rd DLNA devices (Offering lossless audio) Persistent Group for Multiple Devices Maintain Context when Switching Source Input (Beta) Improved NAS and DLNA DMS Features (Beta) Improved TIDAL and Qobuz Apps - Features/UI (Beta) Features We're Actively Working on: Support App Widgets on iOS and Android Access USB Music Library from Ultra's Display Additional Feature Support on Ultra's Display Per-Output EQ Enhanced Internet Radio (WiiM Radio) Simultaneous USB Audio and Sub Out Improved Custom URL Native Plex Control Protocol for the native Plex endpoint New Amazon Music API Improved Room Correction Features We're Thinking About In Future Updates Multiroom of Hi-Res Audio New Music Services: including YouTube Music, Idagio, SiriusXM, Nugs.net, RadioParadise, etc. Play Music From Personal Cloud Storage: Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud, etc. 1
Audacity Australia Posted January 31 Author Posted January 31 WiiM Ultra Roadmap Updated on Dec 23, 2024 What we're working on … We want to give you visibility into some of the features we are working on. For a complete list of released features, please refer to our official release notes. If you would like to make a feature or product request, please post it on our WiiM Forum or send us a feedback ticket via the WiiM Home App. Please note: The dates and features listed below may change or be removed at any time without prior notice. Consequently, purchases should not be based on what is listed on the roadmap. While we are excited to share some tentative dates, please understand these are best estimates and not commitments due to the unpredictable nature of software development. Our team may need to allocate resources to fix existing bugs, which could affect timelines. Additionally, we might conduct extra beta tests to gather more feedback before a public release. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to improve our product. Released Features since Oct 4 Improved Plex Server Integration: Enhanced UI, new features, improved search, and greater stability. Auto Subwoofer Calibration: Automatically aligns timing for main Speaker-Out and Sub-Out to ensure a smooth subwoofer integration. More Clock Face Options (Ongoing): Expanded customization for clock displays. Seamless Streaming: Group devices or change playback targets directly from the 'Now Playing' UI. Fixed Sample Rate/Bit depth Digital Audio Output: Reduces pop noises for DACs or Amplifiers that don't support variable sample rates in bit-perfect output. KKBox Integration: Added support for the KKBox streaming service. Enhanced 'Play Queue' Management (Ongoing): Support track deletion and movement in the play queue. Improved TIDAL and Qobuz Apps (Ongoing): Upgraded features and UI for better user experience. USB Media Library Enhancement (Ongoing): Faster scan, better search capabilities, and improved stability. Loudness Normalization: Enabled for Qobuz, and TIDAL (USB, NAS, Spotify support coming soon). Upcoming Features Dec 31 OTA Improvement: Add an 'Update All' option to update multiple devices simultaneously via manual OTA. Persistent Group: Create persistent groups accessible from both the WiiM Home and Spotify Apps. Jan 7 Smart Preset (Shortcut): Customize remote or app preset buttons to execute routines that control settings such as INPUT, OUTPUT, VOLUME, EQ, playback URLs, SHUFFLE, GROUP configurations, and more—all tailored to your preferences for a seamless audio experience. Sub Out with USB Audio: Enable 'Sub Out' functionality when using USB audio output. Customizable Remote Volume Step: Set volume step increments (1 to 5) directly from the App. The default setting is 3. Improved Room Correction (Beta): Leverage multiple rounds of testing for more accurate adjustments. Loudness Normalization: Enabled for USB and NAS. Jan 15 Per-Output EQ (Beta): Customize EQ settings for individual outputs. Low Delay Multi-Room Audio: Low-delay multi-room streaming with perfect audio/video sync. Wireless Dolby 5.1 (Beta): Low-latency wireless Dolby 5.1 with surround channels. On-Screen Recently Played (Beta): Quick access and launch 'recently played' content directly from the Ultra's screen. DLNA Cast (Beta): Cast lossless audio to 3rd-party DLNA devices. Enhanced Radio Paradise (Beta) Seamless Input Switch (Beta): Maintain playback context when switching between source inputs. Features We're Actively Working on: Support App Widgets on iOS and Android Access USB Music Library from Ultra's Display Access Local Radio or Favorite Radio from Ultra's Display Additional Feature Support on Ultra's Display Enhanced Internet Radio (WiiM Radio) Improved Custom URL Enhanced "My Music" on your phone or tablet Native Plex Control Protocol for the native Plex endpoint New Amazon Music API Improved Room Correction Multiroom of Hi-Res Audio Features We're Thinking About In Future Updates New Music Services: including YouTube Music, Idagio, SiriusXM, Nugs.net etc. Play Music From Personal Cloud Storage: Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud, etc.
Audacity Australia Posted April 11 Author Posted April 11 Posted 2 Apr 2025: At WiiM, we know that our community is the heart of everything we do. Your questions, feedback, and insights inspire our innovations and drive us to keep pushing the boundaries of audio technology. That’s why we’re thrilled to kick off a new series where we address the topics that matter most to you. For our first installment, I sat down with the Product Manager behind Vibelink and many other WiiM innovations to dive into your most pressing questions. Jump on into the comments to add questions for the future, we’ll try to answer them in future posts! From the inspiration behind our designs to our plans for the future, this series is all about connecting with you and sharing the stories that drive us forward. Ryan: Thanks for joining me today! Our community has been eager to learn more about Vibelink and your perspective as a Product Manager. Let’s start with one of the big questions: How will the introduction of Vibelink and wireless Dolby technology influence future WiiM products? Product Manager: My pleasure, Ryan! I love hearing what our community has to say. Since it launched, I’ve started most of my days with reading the Vibelink threads. The Vibelink Amp sets the stage for more products that combine power with precision. As we integrate wireless Dolby technology, you can expect future devices to support even richer, more immersive audio experiences. We’re talking about making your ears very happy! We’ve also heard a lot of curiosity about the design choices for the Vibelink Amp. Why does it lack features like streaming capabilities, subwoofer output, and a remote control? PM: That’s an excellent point! The Vibelink Amp was designed with two core priorities: pure sound reproduction and simplicity, offering seamless, plug-and-play integration with Hi-Res WiiM streamers. Think of it as the minimalist audiophile’s dream—it cuts the fluff and delivers outstanding performance where it matters most. With premium components like the ESS 9039Q2M DAC, TI TPA3255 amplifier chips, six TI OPA1612 op-amps, and Post-Filter Feedback (PFFB) technology, it’s all about clean, dynamic, and highly accurate audio. By skipping features like streaming or a subwoofer output, the Vibelink Amp keeps the focus on top-notch sound. For users who’d still like these additional features, pairing the Vibelink Amp with a WiiM Ultra not only adds streaming and control options but also makes for a dynamic duo that looks great together. I think many users will love the detail behind that! Speaking of technical performance, how does the Vibelink Amp address common issues users have faced with external DACs or amps? PM: Many WiiM streamer users have faced issues where external DACs or amps struggle with Hi-Res audio, especially when switching sample rates or bit depths, resulting in pops and clicks. The Vibelink Amp is engineered to handle these transitions flawlessly, making it the ideal companion for a true Hi-Res streaming experience. To expand on this, I want to highlight some of the following key benefits: 1. It supports up to 192 kHz / 24-bit Hi-Res audio for exceptional sound fidelity. 2. It seamlessly manages varying resolutions between tracks, preventing pops, clicks, or dropouts. 3. It streamlines the audio setup by reducing the need for multiple external components. These points clearly highlight the value we offer—especially when compared to many third-party DACs and amplifiers that struggle with high-resolution playback and dynamic switching between sample rates. These limitations often force users to cap audio quality or rely on fixed-resolution resampling, which compromises the listening experience. By addressing these challenges head-on, our product delivers a more reliable and superior Hi-Res audio experience. We’ve seen people asking about the use case for the Vibelink Amp in a few different ways, especially compared with using a WiiM Amp or Amp Pro instead. What do you think is the primary use case here? PM: The Vibelink Amp fills a distinct role in the WiiM product lineup as a Hi-Fi amplifier packed with premium components at an affordable price. It offers nearly double the power of the WiiM Amp Pro (100W per channel vs. 60W per channel at 8 ohms) and includes advanced features like Post-Filter Feedback (PFFB) technology, the ESS 9039Q2M DAC, and six TI OPA1612 op-amps. This makes the Vibelink Amp an excellent choice for users who want extra power and premium sound quality to pair with their WiiM streamers or other audio sources. When combined with a WiiM Ultra, it provides streaming functionality, additional inputs, and a display screen for a seamless and high-performance setup. Why the switch to the ESS 9039Q2M DAC? Was it to address those who believe the latest chip matters or to create a differentiator between products that have the earlier ESS 9038Q2M DAC? PM: The switch to the ESS 9039Q2M DAC reflects WiiM's commitment to continuous product improvement and delivering exceptional audio performance. This advanced DAC, together with our careful engineering implementation, provides enhanced performance metrics, including better signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and reduced total harmonic distortion (THD), resulting in cleaner, more detailed sound. By incorporating this upgrade, we’re able to refine sound quality in the lineup for audiophiles seeking the highest audio fidelity when pairing it with any WiiM streamer. The Vibelink feels like more than just an Amp Pro with the streaming components removed and a power boost. It delivers a more refined, cleaner, and engaging sound. What design or implementation changes does WiiM attribute to this improvement? PM: The WiiM Vibelink Amp is much more than an Amp Pro with streaming removed and power increased. It's been purpose-built to deliver a refined, cleaner, and more engaging sound, and that comes down to thoughtful design and component choices. The Vibelink Amp is engineered for neutral, highly accurate sound reproduction, focusing on clarity, detail, and dynamic range. It uses premium components such as the ESS 9039Q2M DAC, TI TPA3255 amplifier chips, TI OPA1612 op-amps, and Post-Filter Feedback (PFFB) technology, all working together to minimize noise, distortion, and interference. The result is a balanced tonal character, a precise soundstage, and deep, controlled bass, making it a versatile performer across different speaker types and music genres. Beyond component upgrades, there are also key architectural improvements: - Direct analog input path, ensuring no unnecessary signal processing or degradation—unlike some systems where analog inputs are digitized. - Coaxial input support, which is not available on the Amp Pro. - Increased power output paired with enhanced thermal management, ensuring cleaner performance even at higher volumes. - A more efficient system powered by RTOS (Real-Time Operating System), which enables faster boot times and lower latency compared to the customized Linux OS used in the Amp Pro. Together, these changes make the Vibelink Amp a true audiophile-grade amplifier, purpose-built for those who value sonic purity and high-performance audio. Will "Vibelink" be part of a series in the future as a different product lineup than "WiiM," with products like a Vibelink CDP, DAC, DSP, or NAS? PM: Possibly! The Vibelink lineup introduces a complementary brand within the WiiM family, focusing on non-streaming devices designed for pure audio performance. It’s feasible to expand into specialized categories, with the Vibelink name growing into its own series, featuring non-streaming, audiophile-focused devices like DACs, DSPs, or even a CDP. Is WiiM planning to create a higher-end line of products, such as a dedicated streamer with an emphasis on low-noise, high-quality audio? PM: We’ve seen some requests for devices with advanced noise isolation, dedicated power supplies, and even more audiophile-grade DACs to appeal to users who demand uncompromising performance. However, we don’t have any announcements on whether such a product has made it to our roadmap just yet. And finally, how will potential tariffs impact WiiM’s pricing strategy and sales? PM: Tariffs present a challenge, but we’re committed to pulling all the levers we can to minimize their impact on our customers. We’ll continue to strive to maintain competitive pricing while delivering high-quality products. Thanks for your time and for answering these questions for our community! And one last reminder for everyone reading, jump on into the comments to add questions for the future, we’ll try to answer them! You can add to the discussion here: WiiM Talks Vibelink Amp 1
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