Controlling your WiiM devices with Alexa for a seamless multi-room audio experience is simpler than you might think. If you’re looking to voice-control your music across your home audio systems using Alexa and WiiM, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will walk you through the steps to set up your Alexa devices to effortlessly manage your WiiM streams, letting you play your favorite music wherever you want.
First, ensure your WiiM Mini devices and Alexa Echo devices are already set up and connected to your Wi-Fi network. The key to making Alexa control your WiiM devices lies in utilizing Alexa’s speaker groups feature. Alexa automatically creates groups based on the room names you assign during the initial device setup. This simplifies the process significantly, removing the need for complex manual group configurations in most cases.
To begin setting up voice control for your WiiM devices through Alexa, follow these straightforward steps within the Alexa app:
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Open the Alexa App and Navigate to Devices: Start by launching the Alexa app on your smartphone or tablet. At the bottom of the screen, you’ll see a navigation bar. Tap on the “Devices” tab.
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Access the Groups Section: Within the “Devices” tab, you will see different categories. Look for and tap on “Groups.” Here, you’ll find a list of pre-existing groups, typically named after the room where you set up your Echo devices.
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Select the Alexa Device Group You Want to Use for Control: Choose the group that corresponds to the Echo device you intend to use for voice commands to control your WiiM. For example, if you want to control music from your kitchen Echo, select the “Kitchen” group.
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Choose Speakers within the Group Settings: Once you’ve selected your desired group, you’ll be taken to the group settings page. Scroll down slightly, and you will find a section labeled “Speakers.” Underneath “Speakers,” you should see a blue “Choose speakers” option. Tap on “Choose speakers.”
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Select Your WiiM Devices to Add to the Group: This will display a list of available devices. Select all the WiiM Mini devices (or other compatible speakers) that you want to control with this particular Alexa group. After selecting your WiiM devices, tap “Next” in the top right corner.
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Configure Group Playback Options: You’ll then be asked to decide if you want audio to automatically play on this speaker group when you speak to the controlling Echo device, or only when you specifically mention the group name in your voice command. Choose your preferred option.
Understanding Alexa Voice Commands for WiiM:
After completing these steps, you can now use voice commands like:
- “Alexa, play WCLV on my kitchen speakers” (if you named your group “Kitchen speakers”).
- “Alexa, play Beethoven Eroica on my living room group” (if you named your group “living room group”).
If you opted for automatic group playback, you can even simplify commands to:
- “Alexa, play WCLV”
- “Alexa, play Beethoven Eroica”
Alexa will now play the requested audio stream through the WiiM devices you’ve added to the selected speaker group, providing a convenient and hands-free way to enjoy music throughout your home. By following these steps, you can effectively make Alexa work with your WiiM devices, unlocking a more integrated and user-friendly audio experience.
