Tidal Connect, a powerful feature on Tidal that allows you to stream Tidal on multiple devices that support it. But do you know there is another way to cast Tidal to other devices without Tidal HiFi subscription?
Yes, you can cast Tidal to multiple devices that support Chromecast, like Google Home.
In this post, we will show you how to cast Tidal via Chromecast on mobile and PC. Moreover, the questions that many people are concerned about-will Tidal's audio quality be reduced after casting? Are you ready? Let's scroll down.
Make Sure the Following Details about Tidal Chromecast:
🛜 Both devices are under the same Wi-Fi network
🔌 Your Chromecast device is plugged in
🆕 Your Tidal and Chrome are in the latest version.
🎶 Adjust your audio quality to be accessible to Chromecast (24 bit and 96 kHz).
⛓️💥 Turn off your Bluetooth on your device.
Part 1. How to Cast Tidal to Chromecast with Mobile
If you are using a mobile phone to stream Tidal more frequently, you can follow the steps to cast Tidal to Chromecast:
Step 1. Ensure your Chromecast and mobile device are connected to the same WiFi network.
Step 2. Open Tidal on your screen.
Step 3. Choose the song or playlists you want to cast.
Step 4. Tap on the Now Playing bar.
Step 5. Click the Chromecast (formerly Google Cast) icon.
Step 6. Choose the device, like Google TV or speakers, from the device list. Then you can play Tidal music on the connected device.
Some users reflect that the cast icon is gone on Tidal. If you have the same issue, you can scroll down to Part 4 to get the alternative way. Plus, make sure the version of your mobile phone, only Android 10 and more, iOS 16.0 and more support Chromecast.
Part 2. How to Play Tidal on Apple Watch Online
If you are using a PC to stream Tidal more frequently, you need to visit the Tidal web player in Chrome browser to get the Google Cast function. Follow the steps below to cast Tidal to Chromecast:
Step 1. Ensure your computer and Chrome device are under the same WiFi connection.
Step 2. Enter the Tidal web browser on your Chrome browser.
Step 3. Select any tracks, playlists on Tidal you want to cast.
Step 4. Right-click the Tidal screen or click the three-dot icon at the top right of the Chrome browser.
Step 5. Choose the Cast, save and share option. And Google Cast button is in the first one.
Step 6. Click the Cast icon and choose your Google speaker from the device list.
Part 3. How to Cast Tidal to Chromecast with Tidal Connect
If you subscribe to the Tidal HiFi plan, then you can directly play Tidal on Google devices via Tidal Connection.
⭐Tip: You need to ensure that your Google device supports Chromecast. The older version of Google devices, like 1st gen, do not support Chromecast.
Step 1. Open the Tidal app on your screen.
Step 2. Choose the song or playlist you want to play on Chromecast.
Step 3. Click the Now Playing bar, and you will see the Tidal Connection icon at the top right corner. PC users can see the Tidal Connection icon next to the sound button.
Step 4. Tap on the Tidal Connection icon, select your Chromecast from the device list.
Step 5. And then, you can play Tidal on your Google speaker.
Part 4. Alternative Way to Get Tidal Chromecast Back via YouTube Music
My Chromecast button is gone. I've tried updating the app, resetting the chromecast, and the wifi. But nothing seems to work.
–Brucer91 from Reddit
Many Tidal users have encountered the issue with the Google Cast function has disappeared. Alternatively, you can transfer Tidal playlist to YouTube Music as YouTube Music has the cast icon both on mobile and PC. You can easily transfer Tidal playlist to YouTube Music by Soundiiiz, TuneMyMusic.
However, can you really give up Tidal's superior audio quality? We have a perfect way to make you enjoy the Tidal Max audio quality while using the YouTube Music Chromecast function! Use ViWizard Tidal Music Converter to download Tidal music to remove Tidal DRM and upload the downloads to YouTube Music. Besides, ViWizard also keeps the original ID3 tags to make you better manage the downloads.
Download music from Tidal to MP3, FLAC, M4A, M4B, WAV, or AIFF. Works for all users. Listen offline anytime.
Step 1 Download Tidal Music
- Install ViWizard Tidal Music Converter from official website.
- Open and register it. Log in with your Tidal credentials.
- Tap on the three horizontal lines icon to set up the audio format, bit rate, and sample rate. You can choose from Lossless, AIFF, MP3, M4A, M4B, WAV, and FLAC in up to 19.2 kHz, 24 bit. Click OK button to save your settings.
- Choose the tracks, playlists, or albums on Tidal to download and tap on the Add to List button to get the download list.
- Click the convert icon, then ViWizard will start to download, and you can check the downloads in History window or designated folder.
Step 2Transfer Downloads to YouTube Music
- Visit YouTube Music website.
- Click your profile at the top right of the YouTube Music window.
- Choose Upload music option.
- Locate the Tidal downloads on your computer, drag them to YouTube Music. And then you can find the downloads in your library.
Transfer downloads from computer to mobile:
Tired of streaming limits? This guide shows you how to download music from Tidal to your phone and computer for offline playback in high quality.
Step 3 Cast Tidal downloads to Chromecast via YouTube Music
On Mobile
- Open YouTube Music and navigate to the library to find the downloaded Tidal tracks.
- Choose the tracks to play.
- Tap on the Now Playing bar.
- Click the Cast icon at the top right of the screen.
- Then you can choose your Chromecast device from the list.
On PC
- Visit YouTube Music website on Chrome browser.
- Click the cast icon next to your profile.
- Select your Chromecast device from the devices list page.
- Then you can play Tidal on your Chromecast.
Part 5. FAQs about Playing Tidal on Apple Watch
Will Tidal's audio quality be reduced with Chromecast?
Ideally, the Chromecast Audio supports HiFi audio quality, allows lossless, high-quality audio streaming. Differing from Airplay and Bluetooth connections, Chromecast directly displays Tidal tracks from Tidal servers, not through your phone. However, when your speaker does not support Tidal HiRes FLAC audio, Tidal Chromecast will reduce it to High audio quality to suit the device. So Chromecast will display tracks in 24 bit/96kHz while Tidal Connection displays in 24 bit/192kHz. Recording the users' feedback, Tidal Connect does much better than Chromecast.
What is the difference between Tidal Chromecast and Tidal Connect?
Firstly, you need to subscribe to the Tidal HiFi plan to access Tidal Connection functions, while Chromecast is accessible for Tidal free or HiFi users. Also, Chromecast only supports devices with Google Cast. Tidal Connection has a wider range of supporting devices.
Why is Tidal Chromecast not working?
You may encounter the Chromecast icon disappearing on your Tidal screen, or you can't connect Tidal to your Chromecast. Try the following steps to fix it:
- For Chromecast icon disappears
- iOS: Allow Tidal to access the local network. Go to settings > Privacy & Security > Local Network > Tidal > Toggle the switch to agree. Then your Tidal and Chromecast are under the same Internet connection.
- Android: Tap on the AirPlay and Bluetooth icon, and Chromecast will show here.
- For the Chromecast feature not working
- Clean Tidal cache
- Update Tidal and your Chromecast firmware
- Uninstall and reinstall Tidal
- Restart your Chromecast device and your Tidal casting device.
- Check network connection
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Adam Gorden, the digital media specialist at ViWizard, is dedicated to providing the best solutions for digital media management, including audio and video conversion, file optimization, and media workflow enhancements.
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