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If you don't have a smartphone or tablet, you are still able to stream music by using a PC. This tutorial will guide you through the various streaming methods using a PC. 

There are multiple streaming methods. Choose the method that best fits your setup.

Before You Begin

  • Set up your WiiM device and connect it to your home network.
    Tip: Use a smartphone or tablet to connect your WiiM device to Wi-Fi. If a mobile device isn’t available, connect via Ethernet.
  • Prepare a PC and connect it to the same network as your WiiM device.
  • Install the WiiM Home PC app on your PC. You can download it here.

Method 1: Stream from Local/Network Drives via WiiM Home PC App

Using the WiiM Home PC app, you can build your music library from tracks on your local or network drives and then stream them directly to your WiiM device.

Note: You can download the WiiM Home PC app here.
  1. Prepare music tracks in a local directory or a network directory.
    Note: If music tracks are in a network directory, create a network drive on your PC for it. For instructions, refer to File sharing over a network in Windows or Connect your Mac to shared computers and servers.
  2. Launch the WiiM Home PC app on your PC.
  3. Click your WiiM device under the Devices section on the left.
  4. Click Folders in the My Library section. The music folders will appear on the right. WiiM Home PC app showing music folders under My Library
  5. Add your music tracks from the local drive or network drive using one of the following options:
    • Option 1: Right-click on the music folders page and select Add Folder from the menu.
    • Option 2: Drag and drop the music folder onto the music folders page.
    • Option 3: Click theSettings iconicon to open My Music Settings, then click + Add Folder. WiiM Home PC app - My Music Settings screen
      Note:   The WiiM Home PC app automatically adds the default music folder on macOS (~/Music) and Windows (C:\Users\<USER>\Music).
  6. Navigate to My Library section where your music is organized by Genres, Albums, Artists and Tracks.
  7. Select a track to play. The audio will stream to your WiiM device.

Method 2: Stream from USB/NAS via WiiM Home PC App

You can plug a USB drive into your WiiM device or set up a NAS (Network Attached Storage) in the same network, then stream music from USB or NAS to your WiiM device using the WiiM Home PC app.

Note: You can download the WiiM Home PC app here.
Tip: Plugging in a USB drive is supported only on the WiiM Amp, WiiM Amp Pro, WiiM Amp Ultra, and WiiM Ultra.

Follow these steps:

  1. Plug a USB drive into your WiiM device, or set up a NAS on the same network.
  2. Launch the WiiM Home PC app on your PC.
  3. Click your WiiM device under the Devices section on the left.
  4. Click Home Music Server at the top-left corner. The USB drive or NAS will appear in the list on the right. WiiM Home PC app - Home Music Server screen
  5. Click on the USB drive or NAS and select a music track to play. The music will stream to your WiiM device.

Method 3: Stream via a Music App

Install a music app (e.g., Spotify, TIDAL, etc.) on your PC, then stream music directly to your WiiM device over your network.

Below is an example demonstrating how to use Spotify to stream music to your WiiM device:

  1. Play music on Spotify.
  2. On the Now Playing page, click theSpotify Connect iconicon at the bottom-right corner and choose your WiiM device from the list.Spotify device selection list showing WiiM device
  3. The music will now play on your WiiM device.

Similarly, you can stream music from any other app to your WiiM device.

Method 4: Stream via Bluetooth

If your PC has built-in Bluetooth, you can easily stream music wirelessly to your WiiM device using Bluetooth. This method offers a quick and simple way to connect without extra cables.

  1. Initiate Bluetooth pairing mode on your WiiM device. For detailed instructions, refer to Bluetooth Pairing Guide.
  2. Turn on Bluetooth on your PC and pair it with your WiiM device.
  3. Play music on your PC. The audio will stream to your WiiM device via Bluetooth. 

Method 5: Stream via AirPlay

AirPlay provides a smooth streaming experience by sending audio over Wi-Fi or Ethernet from your PC to your WiiM device. 

Check AirPlay Compatibility

Refer to List of WiiM Devices Supporting AirPlay 2 to ensure your WiiM device supports AirPlay.

AirPlay on macOS

For detailed instructions, refer to How to Stream Audio with AirPlay on WiiM Devices.

AirPlay on Windows

For detailed instructions, refer to Streaming audio to WiiM device via AirPlay with iTunes on Windows PC.

Method 6: Stream via Google Cast

If your WiiM device supports Google Cast, you can enable it to stream audio directly via Google Cast.  

Note: The WiiM Mini does not support Google Cast. For other WiiM devices, Google Cast can be enabled only through the WiiM Home app on mobile, not on PC.

There are several ways to use Google Cast, such as using a compatible music app (e.g., Roon) or the Google Chrome browser. Here are two examples:

Example 1: Stream from Roon via Google Cast

  1. Play music on Roon.
  2. On the Now Playingpage, click the speaker icon at the bottom-right corner and choose your WiiM device from the list.
    Note: Make sure Google Cast is also enabled for your WiiM device in Roon's Settings > Audio. Roon Settings Audio screen with Google Cast option enabled 
  3. The music will now play on your WiiM device.

Example 2: Stream from Google Chrome via Google Cast

  1. Play online music in the Google Chrome browser.
  2. Click the three-dot icon (⋮) at the top-right corner.
  3. Navigate to the Cast, save, and share > Cast ... option.
  4. Select your WiiM device from the list. The music will play on your WiiM device.