WiiM Ultra

[harkpabst]

You might not even have to find the setting yourself.

Windows may actively prompt you to enable media streaming in the following scenarios:

1. Network Device Detection: If Windows detects a media-capable device on your network, such as a smart TV, streaming box, or another computer that can play media from your PC, it might prompt you to enable media streaming to share content with these devices.

2. Using HomeGroup: When setting up or joining a HomeGroup (a feature in Windows 7 and 8, deprecated in Windows 10), Windows may suggest enabling media streaming to share music, videos, and pictures across devices within the HomeGroup.

3. Media Player Use: When using Windows Media Player, especially if you are attempting to share a library or stream content to other devices on your network, the program might prompt you to enable media streaming to facilitate this process.

4. Network and Sharing Center: During the setup of network sharing settings, especially if you indicate you want to share content or if Windows detects new devices on your network, it may prompt you to enable media streaming.

5. Third-Party Applications: Certain third-party media streaming applications might prompt you to enable Windows' built-in media streaming functionality to ensure compatibility and performance.

In each case, enabling media streaming allows your PC to act as a media server, making your media files accessible to other devices on the same network.

Source:
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Prompt:
In which cases will Windows actively ask you to enable media streaming?

 

[jbags]

GitHub - retired-guy/Allmusic-WiiM-Tidal-Qobuz-Deezer: Chrome browser extension to use Allmusic.com as the UI for Tidal/Qobuz/Deezer to the WiiM Mini or Pro

Chrome browser extension to use Allmusic.com as the UI for Tidal/Qobuz/Deezer to the WiiM Mini or Pro - retired-guy/Allmusic-WiiM-Tidal-Qobuz-Deezer

github.com

Ralph, this plug in works great. Thank you so much for writing it and sharing it.

Best wishes, Jeff Wagner

 

[Pinkynator]

A question for those in the know: can this thing be used instead of EAPO on a Windows computer for all-purpose use (no streaming or anything - watching videos, gaming, etc), or is the device latency too high and will cause sync issues between the monitor and eventually the loudspeakers?

 

[harkpabst]

The WiiM Ultra cannot replace the Eurasian Patent Organization. It also cannot be used as an external soundcard. The USB port does not support computer audio. It can be used as an input for sound files on a storage device or as an output to an external DAC. Not sure if this answers the question.

 

[somebodyelse]

EAPO would be Equalizer APO, so I think the aim would be to use the PEQ on the Ultra instead of EAPO. While it doesn't support USB from computer to Ultra, ARC or toslink should work. I don't know about the latency though.

 

[Pinkynator]

Bingo - use REW to measure but don't mess around with EAPO and instead use the Ultra's PEQ to do the job. Meh, doesn't even have to be Ultra, a regular Pro does the same thing. Toslink is fine for me, I currently use it between my computer and the amplifier.

However, if the latency is high, then it wouldn't work. Right now in my current computer configuration I have no issues, but if an external WiiM device adds 50+ extra milliseconds, then it will get noticeable.

 

[somebodyelse]

https://forum.wiimhome.com/threads/wiim-pro-latency.188/post-5455 says spdif latency was 85ms and that Wiim were aiming to reduce it to ~25ms with a firmware update. From the release note it looks like they got it down to 50ms. If they reduced it further they don't say by how much. That was before PEQ was introduced, but GEQ was already present. Assuming PEQ just changes the filter parameters previously used for GEQ (imo quite likely) the latency wouldn't change.
Edit: Also assuming the later models have the same latency as the Pro - the 50ms update was before the other models were released, so not mentioned in their release notes.

 

[Deleted member 71304]

Is it possible to use the ultra manually? I mean, does the touchscreen allow to select artist, album etc. and click play?
Can one use it and access e.g. Spotify without having a smartphone, tablet or any other device of the sort?
Sorry if the question is silly.

 

[uofmtiger]

Is it possible to use the ultra manually? I mean, does the touchscreen allow to select artist, album etc. and click play?
Can one use it and access e.g. Spotify without having a smartphone, tablet or any other device of the sort?
Sorry if the question is silly.

I do not see this as an option. However, the remote has Alexa built in, so if you subscribe to Amazon Music , you can just tell it what to play. I checked and it also works with my free version of Spotify that I set up on Alexa a while back.

 

[Deleted member 71304]

Thanks!

 

[Abdo]

Wiin Ultra new FW - Roon Certified

WiiM Ultra Firmware v5.2.625032 Update - Aug 2, 2024

Please review the WiiM Ultra update release notes below. If you encounter any issues, feel free to reach out to us. 5.2.625032 (In Progress) Release date: 8 / 2 / 2024 What's New: Roon Ready: Official Roon Ready certification achieved, enhancing audio integration and performance. Note...

forum.wiimhome.com

 

[Baljci333]

Wiim ultra in. Working like a cham via usb out

 

[Jkdjedi]

I mainly use Amazon with the Wiim, but I will keep the 1st gen AirPort Express connected just in case I want to Airplay to the Ultra.

That or an iPad, I've seen a few work arounds that's worked for folks really wanting to get their hands on an Ultra.

 

[uofmtiger]

That or an iPad, I've seen a few work arounds that's worked for folks really wanting to get their hands on an Ultra.

The iPad wouldn't provide a direct correlation because I am not aware of a way to stream directly from an iOS/AppleTV/Apple Watch to it via Airplay. I had an app called Airfoil Speakers on my older iPads that would make it an Airplay device in the past, but they replaced it with Airfoil Satellite. This app will take an Airplay signal from a Mac, so at least you get part of the way there. If you have Airfoil Speakers on an older iPad, it could fill in for another Airplay device, though.

I have my Ultra connected to a lot of stuff so I will have options. The iPad is one of those things (when it is docked). The issue is that when it is docked, it isn't useful for other things.

 

[Jkdjedi]

The iPad wouldn't provide a direct correlation because I am not aware of a way to stream directly from an iOS/AppleTV/Apple Watch to it via Airplay. I had an app called Airfoil Speakers on my older iPads that would make it an Airplay device in the past, but they replaced it with Airfoil Satellite. This app will take an Airplay signal from a Mac, so at least you get part of the way there. If you have Airfoil Speakers on an older iPad, it could fill in for another Airplay device, though.

I have my Ultra connected to a lot of stuff so I will have options. The iPad is one of those things (when it is docked). The issue is that when it is docked, it isn't useful for other things.

I'm gonna have to look up Airplay.. sounds like simple wifi but ...not wifi.. confusing

 

[uofmtiger]

I'm gonna have to look up Airplay.. sounds like simple wifi but ...not wifi.. confusing

It is an Apple protocol and for some reason the iPad doesn't natively work as a receiver for Airplay. It will send Airplay to Airplay devices, though.

I wrote an article about it that posted on my site recently if you want to know more (it doesn't mention every single use case, but will give you an idea)

Why Airplay?

I recently wrote a review of the WiiM Ultra Streamer. A few comments on the article lead me to believe there are a lot of people that do not understand why anyone would want to use AirPlay with...

www.uofmtiger.com

 

[Jkdjedi]

It is an Apple protocol and for some reason the iPad doesn't natively work as a receiver for Airplay. It will send Airplay to Airplay devices, though.

I wrote an article about it that posted on my site recently if you want to know more (it doesn't mention every single use case, but will give you an idea)

Why Airplay?

I recently wrote a review of the WiiM Ultra Streamer. A few comments on the article lead me to believe there are a lot of people that do not understand why anyone would want to use AirPlay with...

www.uofmtiger.com

How is that not a deal breaker for the iPad but one for the Ultra?

 

[uofmtiger]

How is that not a deal breaker for the iPad but one for the Ultra?

First, I want to mention one thing, if you have a Mac running Airfoil Satellite and Airfoil, an iOS device can stream from iOS to the Mac, which can send the audio stream to the iPad. It's a convoluted work around, but will work.

The iPad has all the native apps built in. If you want to use a podcast like the popular Overcast, it can play without needing to be connected to another device. It isn't being sold as a music streamer. It is being sold more as something that has access to the App Store and all the music apps.

 

[Jkdjedi]

First, I want to mention one thing, if you have a Mac running Airfoil Satellite and Airfoil, an iOS device can stream from iOS to the Mac, which can send the audio stream to the iPad.

The iPad has all the native apps built in. If you want to use a podcast like the popular Overcast, it can play without needing to be connected to another device. It isn't being sold as a music streamer. It is being sold more as something that has access to the App Store and all the music apps.

Sorry, my weak attempt at sarcasm

 

[uofmtiger]

Sorry, my weak attempt at sarcasm

You needed smilie or something in there.