Do you always think it's a little boring, especially when you have a long drive? Same to me. And I think music is the best way to kill boredom. And playing Tidal in my car must be the go-to choice for its Hi-Res audio quality, clear and loud enough to cheer me up. However, the annoying thing is, Tidal's online streaming may be unstable for a weak WiFi or cellular data connection. If you have the same problem with streaming Tidal in the car, I will show you how to play Tidal in a car offline. Let's dive in.
Part 1. Does Tidal Have Car Mode?
If you are a new Tidal subscriber from Amazon Music, you may be curious about whether Tidal has the same feature as Amazon Music Car Mode. In the Amazon Music mobile app, you can find that there is a dedicated Car Mode option on the Amazon Music Menu.
Unfortunately, Tidal is different; no car mode option, but it provides users with 5 ways to connect to a car. Tidal has a car mode feature, allowing users to stream Tidal in the car. With these integrations, you can control Tidal app playback directly from your car's dashboard.
Moreover, if your car has a Bluetooth system and a USB or AUX cable, you can also connect your phone to your car and play Tidal in the car through your mobile device.
Amazon Music Car Mode is a feature that provides a simple interface while driving. Tidal doesn't equip this function in its application. And some users reflect their wish to the Tidal team. Maybe it will come soon on the Tidal app, and you can unlock Tidal car mode features on Tidal Beta earlier.
Part 2. How to Play Tidal in a Car
In this part, we will show you the detailed steps on how to play Tidal in a car.
Android Auto
Requires:
- An active data plan with your phone.
- Your car is compatible with Android Auto.
- A USB cable to connect your phone to the car.
- Your Android device should be 7 or later. Android 7, 8, and 9 devices need to install the Android Auto app. Android 10 or higher has integrated Android Auto.
How to Play
Connect your phone to your car via USB cable or Bluetooth.
🌟Via Bluetooth: Pair your mobile device with your car via a code on your phone, and tap on Yes to agree to the connection.
🌟Via USB Cable: Plug the USB cable into your vehicle and connect with your mobile device. Find USB Preferences on your phone's screen and choose File Transfer/Android Auto.
Open the Tidal app on your phone and log in with your account.
Then you can tap the app launcher icon on your car's dashboard and choose Tidal to play music.
Or you can use Google Voice Assistant, say, "Google, play [songs' name] on Tidal."
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Apple CarPlay
Requires:
- A compatible USB cable.
- Your vehicle supports Apple CarPlay.
- iPhone 5 or higher model with at least iOS 7.1
- The latest version of the Tidal app on your phone.
How to Play
Connect your iPhone to your car with a USB cable.
Go to Settings on your phone.
Navigate to General > CarPlay > Available Cars. Choose your car from the list.
Launch Tidal app and you will see it also shows in your car's screen.
And then, you can play your favorite Tidal tracks or playlist via Apple CarPlay.
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Bluetooth
Requires:
- Your car and your device have Bluetooth systems.
- Your WiFi connection is stable.
- Your Tidal subscription is active.
How to Play
Active Bluetooth on both your car and your mobile device.
Go to Bluetooth Settings on your car's screen and choose your phone from the list.
Accept the connection request on your phone.
Open the Tidal app on your phone, and you can stream Tidal and hear the music from your car's speaker.
Android Automotive
Android Automotive is different from Android Auto; it's a standalone operating system built into a car, and it doesn't need a phone to run.
Requires:
- Your car supports Android Automotive.
- Your Tidal HiFi plan is active.
- Your WiFi or cellular data is stable.
⭐Pro tip: There are partners of Android Automotive: Faurecia Aptoide, Harman Ignite, Lucid, XPeng, Cinemo Atmos Support, Maserati, and Rivian.
How to Play
Go to the Google Play Store on your car to install Tidal.
Open Tidal and scan the QR code displayed on your car's screen.
Log in with your Tidal account.
And you can start to stream Tidal and control Tidal playback on your car's dashboard.
Tesla Integration
Tidal integrations include the Tidal app, so you can directly find the Tidal app on your car's touchscreen.
Requires:
- A stable Internet connection.
- An Active Tidal HiFi account.
- A compatible Tesla model.
How to Play
Locate Tidal on your Tesla screen.
Scan the QR code appearing on the Tesla screen with your phone.
Log in with your Tidal credentials on Tidal's login page.
Then you can stream Tidal on Tesla and use voice to search —say "Play [track's name] on Tidal."
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Mercedes Me
Requires:
- Your vehicle is equipped with the MBUX multimedia system
- An active Mercedes me connect user account and a Tidal HiFi account.
- A stable WiFi connection.
How to Play
Launch the Mercedes Me app on your phone.
You can scan the code inside your driver's door. Confirm you are the owner to link your Mercedes Me account with your car.
Navigate to Media > Online Music > Tidal on your car's screen.
Log in with your Tidal account.
And then you can stream Tidal music online.
Part 3. Best Way to Play Tidal Offline in the Car [100% Work]
All the ways we mentioned depend on a powerful WiFi or cellular connection. Costing the bunch of data usage is one aspect, and the audio quality may not satisfy you. You may encounter a sudden stop or Tidal buffering. So, we are more recommend that you stream Tidal offline instead of online streaming.
Tidal's official offline collection also requires WiFi to recognize your Tidal HiFi subscription. And Android Automotive is even incompatible with Tidal's offline mode. Tidal offline listening seems unreachable, but can you believe that I can easily get the real Tidal offline listening in my car? Thanks to ViWizard Tidal Music Converter!
ViWizard can rip Tidal's tracks, albums, and playlists in the same audio quality as Tidal Max. No limitation of Tidal's DRM protection, play Tidal downloads anytime and anywhere, and ensure you have the best personalized audio setting (MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, M4A, and M4B; Up to 24-bit, 192 kHz). All these can ViWizard offers for you.
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Requires:
- An active Tidal HiFi
- A blank USB driver or CD.
- Install and register ViWizard Tidal Music Converter.
How to Play
Log in with your Tidal account in ViWizard's built-in Tidal web player.
Click ViWizard's Menu icon to download's audio format and quality.
Tap OK button to save the change.
Add any tracks from your Tidal collection to ViWizard's convert list.
Tap the Convert icon to start to download Tidal tracks to computer.
Locate the designated folder after ViWizard finishes work.
Connect your USB driver to your computer.
Transfer the track's file to the USB through dragging or copying.
Plug the USB driver into your car's cable.
Play the Tidal downloads on your car via USB driver.
If you want to download Tidal music to a USB flash drive, you'd covert it to MP3 format and then transfer the Tidal music from PC to your USB flash drive.
Part 4. How to Fix Tidal Car Mode Not Working
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Change the Audio Streaming Setting
Max audio quality needs a stable WiFi connection. Try to adjust the Tidal audio setting. Go to Tidal Settings > Audio & Playback > Mobile data streaming to choose the low quality when you stream.
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Change to Stream in Data
If the issue is a poor WiFi connection, you can sync to another data cellular for a better stream experience.
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Turn Off Lower Power Mode
If you play Tidal music via Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or Bluetooth, these methods require Tidal to keep running on your phone. So, you'd better turn off low power mode and allow Tidal to run in the background.
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Update Tidal and Your Vehicle Version
The outdated Tidal and your car's operating system will cause the playing failure. You can update them to the latest version to fix the playing issue.
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Check Cable Connection
A wired connection needs a suitable quality USB cable. If possible, try a different USB port on your car's head unit.
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Too much accumulated cache on Tidal will also lead to playing errors in your car. You can go to Settings on your device and locate the Tidal app to see more details. Choose Clear data or Clear cache on Android. For iOS users, you need to remove the Tidal app and reinstall it from the App Store.
Conclusion
Tidal officially shows 5 Tidal integrations on the car, and we explore more ways to obtain Tidal playback when driving. Choose the suitable one according to your actual condition! If you find that Tidal's recommended ways are not working on your car. There is a 100% workable way: try to download the tracks to a USB drive via ViWizard Tidal Music Converter!
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Dave Henry, a multimedia technologist at ViWizard, focuses on delivering the best solutions for digital media challenges, including audio and video conversion, media optimization, and troubleshooting.
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