What do I want and can WiiM make my experience better?
- That will be up to you.

Can WiiM allow me to use my speakers with the TV and control volume from the TV remote?
- Yes you can use the WiiM HDMI input to get TV audio from thee TV to the WiiM and on to the speakers. However the coax digital output of the WiiM is not likely to be subject to volume control and if it is, it will be done in such a way that it reduces resolution.

Can I see the music search app on the TV if I want to rather than use my phone?
- No, the HDMI on the Wiim is an input, not an output.

Can I plug my record deck (an old Linn Axis) into the WiiM to play records?
- Yes, as long as the WiiM input and the Linn output are compatible from a signal level standpoint,

Does the WiiM Ultra need to be visible or can I hide it away?
You can hide it and access the WiiM through the Wiim app.

Regardless of what you do with what you have mentioned, you will always be using multiple remotes or multiple apps.

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