This firmware update is being rolled out in stages, with devices updating sequentially over the next few days.


For a list of known issues currently being addressed, please refer to the provided link. Our team is diligently working to resolve these and aims to release fixes as per the estimated time of arrival (ETA).


It's important to note that the device's firmware version is distinct from the WiiM Home App version. To check your device's firmware version, open the WiiM Home App, go to the 'Device' tab, tap the 'gear icon (Cog Wheel)' for device settings, select 'Device Info', and then view 'Firmware Version'.




5.0.613551 (Latest)


Release date:

     4 / 11 / 2024


What's New:

  1. Per-Source EQ (Requires App version 2.9.0+): Customize EQ settings individually for each input source. functionality, and enjoy Shuffle Play. Update required for iOS users (version 2.8.7+). Android update forthcoming.
  2. Pop Noise Reduction: Eliminated popping sounds during track changes, seeking, and playback resumption for enhanced audio clarity.
  3. Faster Optical and HDMI Detection: Improved the speed of detecting audio from Optical and HDMI inputs.


Bug Fixes:

  1. Track Metadata XML Fix: Resolved an issue where the xmlns:song namespace was missing from Track Metadata XML, ensuring more accurate metadata management


5.0.612660 


Release date:

     4 / 2 / 2024


What's New:

  1. Roon Ready: The WiiM Amp has achieved official Roon Ready certification, enhancing your audio experience with improved integration and performance.

    Note: Should the WiiM Amp not appear as 'Roon Ready' in the Roon app, please restart the app for accurate display.


5.0.612034 


Release date:

     3 / 26 / 2024


Bug Fixes:

  1. Bluetooth Playback Improvement: Fixed stuttering issues with some Bluetooth headphones and earphones for smoother audio playback.
  2. Preset Management Enhancement: Resolved a bug that obstructed preset replacement, improving reliability and user experience.
  3. Enhanced Stability with Pandora: Resolved the issue affecting Pandora usage, ensuring a more seamless listening experience.


5.0.609856


Release date:

     3 / 5 / 2024


What's New:

  1. Enhanced Pandora in-App Experience: Dive into a broader range of music genres, improved search functionality, and enjoy Shuffle Play. Update required for iOS users (version 2.8.7+). Android update forthcoming.
  2. Soundtrack Your Brand Integration: Elevate your business atmosphere with access to an unmatched commercial music catalog of over 100 million songs. Enhance your commercial space legally and effortlessly.
  3. Dynamic Custom Radio Metadata: Experience real-time track information with our latest app compatibility.


Bug Fixes:

  1. Resolved Subwoofer Sound Issue: Corrected the problem where the subwoofer would not produce sound upon amplifier activation.


5.0.609560


Release date:

     3 / 1 / 2024


What's New:

  1. New Wi-Fi Disconnection Indicator: The device status light now glows yellow to signal Wi-Fi disconnection, replacing the previous solid red indicator.
  2. Audio Quality and Responsiveness Enhancements for Optical-in & HDMI:

     • Noise Reduction: Successfully eliminated playback initiation noise from Optical-in and HDMI inputs.

     • Enhanced Source Switching: Significantly quicker transitions between Optical-in and HDMI inputs, streamlining your listening experience.


Bug Fixes:

  1. HDMI ARC & CEC Compatibility Enhancement: Fixed compatibility issues with HDMI ARC and CEC across various TV models, ensuring seamless operation.
  2. Sound Restoration: Addressed and rectified the no-sound anomaly when transitioning from HDMI to other sources, featuring automatic unmuting.
  3. USB Disk Detection Stability: Improved reliability in USB disk recognition post-amplifier startup, eliminating intermittent detection failures.


5.0.606744


Release date:

     2 / 5 / 2024


What's New:

  1. Lossless AIFF/AIF Format Support via USB Disk: You can now play Apple's AIFF/AIF audio tracks directly from a USB Disk on your WiiM Amp.
  2. HDMI-CEC Power Control Option: Choose whether your TV can wake your WiiM Amp with this option. (Compatible with App version 2.8.5 and above)
  3. Enhanced Standby Behavior: The volume indicator light now automatically turns off in standby mode, for a more energy-efficient operation.


Bug Fixes:

  1. Improved Remote Connection Stability: Enhanced the stability of the connection between the WiiM Voice Remote and your WiiM device.
  2. TIDAL Connect Stability: Resolved unexpected crashes when using TIDAL Connect, ensuring a more reliable streaming experience.


5.0.605563


Release date:

     1 / 24 / 2024


What's New:

  1. Per-Source Volume Control: Introducing individual volume control with memory for HDMI, Optical In, Line In, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet input sources, allowing for a tailored listening experience on your device. (Compatible with the upcoming app update in a few days.)


Bug Fixes:

  1. Continuous Volume Increase Issue Resolved: Corrected a problem where volume would continuously increase when using Spotify Connect.
  2. USB Detection Improvement: Resolved an intermittent issue where the amplifier failed to detect a connected USB disk.
  3. Prompt Sound Stability: Fixed the occasional absence of prompt sounds, ensuring consistent audio feedback.
  4. Enhanced Playback Status Accuracy: Resolved a problem in the WiiM Home app to accurately display the playback status when switching to Line-in or Optical-in input sources.
  5. LMS Playback Distortion Resolved: Addressed and corrected the distortion issue encountered during playback through the Logitech Media Server (LMS).
  6. Multi-Room Audio Stabilization for Line-in: Fixed the stuttering issue observed in multi-room audio playback when using the Line-in input source.


5.0.604458


Release date:

     1 / 12 / 2024


What's New:

  1. AirPlay Cast Experience Enhancement: Effortlessly use AirPlay Cast to transmit audio from your device directly to HomePod Stereo.
  2. Optimized Wi-Fi Connectivity with Mesh Network: Enjoy uninterrupted connectivity as your device intelligently selects the strongest Wi-Fi access point, ensuring a stable and robust connection.
  3. Qobuz Autoplay Integration: When your music queue ends, Qobuz takes over by playing similar tracks, keeping the music flowing without interruption.
  4. Improved HDMI CEC Features: When the TV is turned on, the amplifier will automatically switch to the HDMI input. Also, when you turn off the TV, the amplifier will go into standby mode if it's on the HDMI input.


Bug Fixes:

  1. Resolved AirPlay Cast Playback Issue: We've fixed the issue where high-quality audio (176kHz or 192kHz) and line-in inputs were stuttering when played through AirPlay Cast. Now, your audio should play smoothly.
  2. Remote Mute Functionality for AirPlay Cast: Muting audio through AirPlay Cast is now fully functional, offering you more control.
  3. Stabilized Wi-Fi Connection: Addressed and fixed a Wi-Fi exception issue, significantly enhancing Wi-Fi stability.
  4. Subwoofer Sound Issue Resolved: Fixed the issue where no sound was emitted from the subwoofer when switching to Bluetooth Input Source.
  5. General Enhancements: Various other bug fixes and performance improvements for a smoother experience.


5.0.603548


Release date:

     1 / 4 / 2024


What's New:

  1. Enhanced Volume Balance (Compatible with the Latest App): We've introduced a Volume Balance feature, allowing you to fine-tune the audio levels between the left and right channels for a more personalized listening experience. 


Bug Fixes:

  1. HDMI Mute Functionality: We've resolved an issue where muting the TV with its remote control did not mute the amplifier. Now, using your TV controller to mute will also mute the amp, ensuring seamless integration.
  2. Bluetooth Output Stability: Users experiencing stuttering in Bluetooth output when using Optical-in or Line-in sources at 192kHz should now enjoy smooth, uninterrupted audio playback.
  3. Subwoofer Noise Reduction in Idle Mode: We've eliminated the minor noise previously emitted from the subwoofer in idle mode. This update ensures a quieter environment, enhancing your overall audio experience.
  4. Standby Mode Sound Issue: We've addressed and fixed the problem where no sound was emitted when the amplifier was reactivated from standby mode.
  5. General Enhancements: Various other bug fixes and performance improvements for a smoother experience.


5.0.540148


Release date:

     12 / 30 / 2023


What's New:

  1. Enhanced Power Management: Leveraging an advanced Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) algorithm, we've significantly improved power management efficiency. This enhancement optimizes energy use while maintaining performance.


Bug Fixes:

  1. Enhanced Energy Efficiency: Power consumption in Idle Mode significantly reduced to approximately 3W.
  2. AirPlay Cast Playback Stuttering: Resolved the issue causing sound skipping and playback stuttering when streaming audio via AirPlay Cast from Line-in input sources.
  3. Qobuz Playback Improvement: Implemented a feature to automatically skip to the next track if the current one is unavailable, maintaining a seamless listening flow.
  4. TIDAL Connect Stability: Resolved unexpected crashes when using TIDAL Connect, ensuring a more reliable streaming experience.
  5. Subwoofer Noise in Idle Mode: Eliminated the noise emitted from the subwoofer when the device is in idle mode, ensuring a quieter and more pleasant environment.
  6. Update Behavior Correction: Corrected an issue where updates would inadvertently initiate during playback from Line-in, Optical-in, or HDMI ARC inputs. Updates will now occur at more appropriate times to avoid disruption.
  7. Chromecast Playback Issue: Fixed a bug that resulted in no sound when using Chromecast. Users can now seamlessly transition to Chromecast without audio interruptions.
  8. General Enhancements: Various other bug fixes and performance improvements for a smoother experience.



5.0.539454


Release date:

     12 / 22 / 2023


What's New:

  1. Volume Limit: The 'Volume Limit' feature allow you to set a maximum volume level on your device. This ensures a more controlled and safer audio experience. (Compatible with the new app updated in a few days) 


Bug Fixes:

  1. General Enhancements: Various other bug fixes and performance improvements for a smoother experience.


5.0.538329 


Release date:

     12 / 10 / 2023


What's New:

  1. Distinct Status Light Indicators for Input Sources:
        • Optical-in sources now display an orange light.
        • Line-in sources are indicated with a light green light.
        • Bluetooth sources are represented by a pure green light.
  2. Refined Low Volume Experience: We've fine-tuned the low volume levels, ensuring a more pleasant and comfortable listening experience for you.


Bug Fixes:

  1. Enhanced EQ Experience: Resolved an issue where playback would stop when switching between PEQ (Parametric EQ) and GEQ (Graphic EQ). Reduced CPU usage during EQ operations for more efficient performance.
  2. TIDAL Connect Stability Enhancements: Addressed and fixed unexpected crashes when using TIDAL Connect, ensuring a more reliable streaming experience.
  3. Calm Radio Login Fix: Resolved an issue preventing login to Calm Radio accounts containing the "$" character.
  4. Chromecast Playback Control with Spotify: Fixed an issue where playback controls were unresponsive when streaming Spotify via Chromecast.
  5. Enhanced Squeezelite Playback Stability: Resolved the intermittent popping noises after seeking or skipping tracks while using Squeezelite. 
  6. Refined Volume Control: Experience smoother, real-time volume adjustments.


5.0.537347


Release date:

     12 / 1 / 2023


What's New:

  1. Enhanced Latency for High-Resolution Audio: We've reduced the latency to 50ms for 176 kHz / 192 kHz audio via SPDIF-in and Line-In.

  2. Simplified Bluetooth Pairing: Easily pair your device by holding the ‘Play’ button on the remote for 3 seconds.

  3. TIDAL Hi-Res FLAC from WiiM Home App: We've introduced TIDAL Hi-Res FLAC support, allowing you to stream directly up to 24-bit/192kHz from the TIDAL music server with the WiiM Home App.

Bug Fixes:

  1. HDMI & SPDIF-in Pop Noise: Resolved intermittent pop noise issues in HDMI and SPDIF-in inputs.
  2. Hi-Res Audio Playback Stability: Eliminated stuttering during high-resolution audio playback via HDMI or SPDIF-in.
  3. Subwoofer Pop Noise: Fixed the pop noise when adjusting the subwoofer's crossover frequency.
  4. Bluetooth Streaming Reliability: Addressed occasional crashes during Bluetooth streaming.
  5. General Enhancements: Other bug fixes and performance improvements for a smoother experience.