Adding a Wiim Mini to your LMS system

[d6jg]

I think the pro exceeds my uses. Do you know if Audible is available as a service?

Amazon. de have it available for 90 euro (and no BREXIT customs to deal with! )

I have an extensive LMS system using the bridge plugins so it should just slot right in.

I don't think Audible is available but you would have the option of either

1. sending it via Bluetooth from your phone / tablet etc to the Mini which would then play it on whatever it is plugged into.
2. playing it from Alexa to the Mini which can act as an Echo device - I don't have Audible but using my phone Alexa app I have successfully told Alexa to play various skills (Radio Paradise, Boom Radio) to my Wiim Mini - I don't think you would even need a real Echo device

2. makes things very flexible

[d6jg]

I might just give the mini a try. I like the small form factor - I have an Arylic 50 which is good but bulky, and the features are sparse compared to the mini.

I have just read elsewhere that WiiM and Arylic use the same technology - Linkplay - and the same control app but with different branding. Someone suggests that they can be made to work as a pair - https://wiim.community.forum/threads/wiim-arylic.25/ (post 2)

[Paul Webster]

I have just read elsewhere that WiiM and Arylic use the same technology - Linkplay - and the same control app but with different branding. Someone suggests that they can be made to work as a pair - https://wiim.community.forum/threads/wiim-arylic.25/ (post 2)

Linkplay is the parent company

https://forums.slimdevices.com/forum/user-forums/general-discussion/113220-adding-a-wiim-mini-to-your-lms-system?p=1547878#post1547878

[d6jg]

I don't think Audible is available but you would have the option of either

1. sending it via Bluetooth from your phone / tablet etc to the Mini which would then play it on whatever it is plugged into.
2. playing it from Alexa to the Mini which can act as an Echo device - I don't have Audible but using my phone Alexa app I have successfully told Alexa to play various skills (Radio Paradise, Boom Radio) to my Wiim Mini - I don't think you would even need a real Echo device

2. makes things very flexible

castalla

Just signed up to Audible Free Trial to check.
Signed in to Amazon Alexa inside WiiM Home App - this makes the WiiM appear as an Echo device

LMS playing on WiiM
Opened Alexa App on phone, clicked Play, scrolled ro Audible, selected Book, selected WiiM device - works perfectly
Stopped Audible from Alexa App
LMS now available again

Also works via voice control

[chicks]

I have just read elsewhere that WiiM and Arylic use the same technology - Linkplay - and the same control app but with different branding. Someone suggests that they can be made to work as a pair - https://wiim.community.forum/threads/wiim-arylic.25/ (post 2)

Most of the Arylic products use the old A31 Linkplay module, which isn't remotely bit-perfect, has much higher noise floor and distortion than the newer modules used by WiiM. No Airplay 2, no Chromecast, no 5GHz WiFi, outdated app. I wouldn't go near Arylic until they move to the newer modules.

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/f...rements.40701/

[d6jg]

Most of the Arylic products use the old A31 Linkplay module, which isn't remotely bit-perfect, has much higher noise floor and distortion than the newer modules used by WiiM. No Airplay 2, no Chromecast, no 5GHz WiFi, outdated app. I wouldn't go near Arylic until they move to the newer modules.

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/f...rements.40701/

I mentioned to as castalla said he already had one.

[castalla]

castalla

Just signed up to Audible Free Trial to check.
Signed in to Amazon Alexa inside WiiM Home App - this makes the WiiM appear as an Echo device

LMS playing on WiiM
Opened Alexa App on phone, clicked Play, scrolled ro Audible, selected Book, selected WiiM device - works perfectly
Stopped Audible from Alexa App
LMS now available again

Also works via voice control

Thanks for the feedback.

[castalla]

I mentioned to as castalla said he already had one.

I've had it for over a year - doesn't have many features compared to the wiim. Few updates. It does have a handy ir remote!