This tutorial will explain the limitations and considerations of WiiM Multi-room music, created through the WiiM Home App.
Limitations
When streaming WiiM Multiple-room music using any of the following protocols, only one WiiM device (master WiiM device) will output audio:
- Chromecast
- Roon
- LMS (Logitech Media Server)
This is because the WiiM Multi-room music does not support these protocols for multi-room playback.
Considerations and Workarounds
Consider the workarounds below to resolve the issue.
Workaround 1: Use Airplay for WiiM Multi-room Music Streaming
You can stream WiiM Multi-room music using Airplay. For detailed instruction, refer to How to Stream Audio with AirPlay on WiiM Devices.
To use Airplay for WiiM Multi-room music streaming, the master WiiM device must support Airplay. However, please note that neither the WiiM Amp Pro nor the WiiM Ultra supports Airplay.Workaround 2: Create Chromecast Multi-room Music
If you want to stream Multi-room music via Chromecast, you need to create Chromecast Multi-room music instead of WiiM Multi-room music.
Follow these steps to create Chromecast Multi-room music:
- Launch the Google Home App on your smartphone or tablet.
- Create Chromecast Multi-room music in the Google Home App.
For detailed instructions, refer to Creating a Chromecast Speaker Group: A Step-by-Step Guide.
Workaround 3: Use Multi-room Music in Roon
For detailed instructions, refer to Roon Multi-room Audio.
Workaround 4: Use Multi-room Music in LMS
Follow these steps to use multi-room music in LMS:
- Open the LMS interface and navigate to the Player menu.
- Select the WiiM devices you want to stream for multi-room music.
- Choose the Synchronize option for the selected WiiM devices, eanbling synced multi-room music playback.