Overview

The WiiM Voice Remote is a Bluetooth remote designed to control compatible WiiM devices. It offers the following key capabilities:

  • 360° Wireless Coverage: Control playback from anywhere in the room.
  • Alexa Voice Support: Use voice commands for playback control after signing in to Amazon Alexa in the WiiM Home app.
  • Preset Shortcuts: Use buttons 1–4 to play your presets.

Compatible WiiM Devices

The WiiM Voice Remote is compatible with all WiiM devices, except the following models:

  • WiiM Vibelink Amp
  • WiiM Sub Pro

WiiM Voice Remote Controls

WiiM Voice Remote controls and button locations

Each control on the WiiM Voice Remote is explained below:

Standby Press to put the WiiM device into standby mode.
Microphone Captures voice commands.
Alexa Voice Control Press and hold to give Alexa voice commands. When finished, release the button.
Volume Up Press to increase the volume.
Previous Press to go to the previous track or restart the current track.
Play/Pause Press to start or pause the current playback.
Next Press to go to the next track.
Volume Down Press to decrease the volume.
Source Switch Press to change the input source.
Mute/Unmute Press to mute or unmute the speakers.
Preset Shortcuts Press buttons 1–4 to play presets.

A single press plays presets 1–4.

A quick double press plays presets 5–8: double-press button 1 for preset 5, button 2 for preset 6, button 3 for preset 7, or button 4 for preset 8.

Set Up the WiiM Voice Remote

Before using the WiiM Voice Remote to control your WiiM device, you need to first pair it with your WiiM device using the WiiM Home app.

Video Tutorial

Step-by-Step Guide

Instructions:

  1. Remove the back cover of your WiiM Voice Remote, then insert two AAA batteries.
    Note: Two AAA batteries are not included in the WiiM Voice Remote package. You will need to provide your own.
  2. Press and hold the Source Switch and Mute buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds, then release them to put the WiiM Voice Remote into pairing mode.
    Source Switch and Mute buttons on the WiiM Voice Remote
  3. Open the WiiM Home app on your smartphone or tablet.
  4. Navigate to the Devices tab > your WiiM device's Device Settings Device Settings > Remote.
  5. When the corresponding pop-up appears, tap Pair Your Remote to start pairing. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the pairing process.
    Pair Your Remote screen for the WiiM Voice Remote
Tip: Once pairing is complete in the WiiM Home app, you are ready to use the WiiM Voice Remote to control your WiiM device.

Alexa Voice Control

Use the WiiM Voice Remote to give Alexa voice commands for push-to-talk music playback control.

  1. Sign in to Amazon Alexa from the WiiM Home app. For details, see How to Use Alexa with Your WiiM Device.
    Amazon Alexa sign-in screen in the WiiM Home app
  2. Press and hold the Alexa Voice Control button Alexa Voice Control button on the WiiM Voice Remote to give Alexa voice commands. For more details, see What Voice Commands Can I Use with My WiiM Voice Remote and WiiM Voice Remote 2?.

    For example, you can try any of the following Alexa commands:
    • "Play daily lift from Spotify"
    • "Play my soundtrack from Amazon Music"
    • "Volume 5"
    • "My daily brief"
    • "Play ESPN radio"
    • "Play Pandora"
  3. Once you have finished giving your command, release the Alexa Voice Control button Release the Alexa Voice Control button, and Alexa will process your command.

FAQ

  1. What can I do if my WiiM Home app can't find the WiiM Voice Remote?
    • Check that the two AAA batteries are installed correctly and have enough power.
    • Remove the batteries from the WiiM Voice Remote, then reinsert them.
    • Try pairing the WiiM Voice Remote with your WiiM device again.
  2. What can I do if my device does not respond to voice commands?
    • Please make sure other buttons on the WiiM Voice Remote work.
    • Make sure you've signed in to your Alexa account in the WiiM Home app.
    • Move closer to the paired WiiM device.
    • Try issuing some short Alexa commands to test if it responds.
  3. Besides Alexa, does it support Siri or Google voice assistant?
    No. The WiiM Voice Remote only supports Alexa.
  4. Can one WiiM Voice Remote be paired with multiple WiiM devices at the same time?
    No. The WiiM Voice Remote can only be paired with one WiiM device at a time. To use it with a different WiiM device, you have to re-pair the remote.
  5. How can I re-pair the WiiM Voice Remote?
    Press and hold the Source Switch and Mute buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode. Then, repeat the pairing process in the WiiM Home app.

Troubleshooting

If you are experiencing pairing failures or control issues with your WiiM Voice Remote, see WiiM Voice Remote Troubleshooting.