How to Get Tidal HomePod to Work [2024 Updated]

Part 1. Does Tidal Support HomePod

If you are searching for an official Tidal HomePod integration, the answer may be negative. Although someone says the Tidal app is in HomePod, most people can't find that. And we can't find HomePod on the Tidal-supported devices page. It may be a bad news for you but do not fret. You still can play Tidal music on Apple HomePod/HomePod Mini in other ways.

We will help you get Apple HomePod Tidal to work via iTunes Match and AirPlay. The first method will show you how to rip Tidal music and save it on a PC. So you can transfer the ripped Tidal songs to your iTunes library and ask Siri to play them on HomePod. The second way is to use the AirPlay function on iOS or Mac to connect Tidal to HomePod.

It is noted that using AirPlay to play music from Tidal always requires a paid TIDAL subscription. If you'd like to save money, try exporting Tidal playlists to files locally and keeping them forever for free use. AudFree Tidal Music Downloader is a necessary tool you need.

Part 2. How to Play Tidal on HomePod via iTunes Match

To listen to Tidal music on HomePod, you need to sync your Tidal songs to iCloud Music Library using iTunes Match. And it's necessary to get help from AudFree Tidal Music Converter. This software enables you to download and convert Tidal music to MP3, FLAC, etc. so you can import Tidal music to the iTunes library with a compatible input format.

Since the lossless sound quality is retained, you can play original high-quality Tidal music on your HomePod. It also allows you to customize output parameters. AudFree Tidal Music Converter will convert Tidal songs at a 5x faster speed and save them as local files. This way, you can transfer the converted Tidal tracks to iCloud Music Library and then play Tidal on HomePod/HomePod Mini as well as other devices.

These steps will guide you to use the AudFree Tidal Music Converter to convert and download Tidal music locally. Then you can sync the converted Tidal songs to iTunes for playback on Apple HomePod.

Step 1Add Tidal music to AudFree Tidal converter

Please launch the AudFree Tidal Music Converter and then you will see the Tidal app opening at the same time. Just copy the Tidal track link by clicking the "..." icon > "Share" > "Copy Tidal Track", and then paste it into the search box of AudFree. Touch the "+" button to load Tidal music automatically.

Step 2Customize Tidal output settings for HomePod

iTunes can support a wide variety of audio formats, including AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, etc. So you can click the top-right menu bar and choose the "Preferences" > "Convert" option. Here you can customize the audio format as one of the iTunes-compatible audio formats.

See also: How to Convert Tidal to MP3

Step 3Download Tidal music for playing on HomePod

Now, hit the "Convert" button at the bottom of the main interface. Then this software will start converting Tidal music to iTunes-compatible audio files. In general, it works at 5X faster speed to get local Tidal audio tracks. After conversion, you can find all Tidal tracks in the destination folder by clicking the "history" icon.

Step 4Upload Tidal music to iCloud Music Library

Now you have the compatible Tidal music files with iTunes. You can transfer Tidal to iTunes library. Here, we will take iTunes for Windows as an example to show you the detailed steps.

Step 1. Launch the iTunes app on your Windows computer.

Step 2. Please click "Edit" > "Preferences" from the menu bar of iTunes.

Step 3. Turn "Sync Library" on under the "General" option and click "OK" to confirm it.

💥 Note: Please subscribe to iTunes Match, if not, you won't see the "Sync Library" tab. If you do not want to pay for iTunes Match, try another way in the next part.

Step 4. Once Tidal songs are synced to the iCloud Music Library, you can ask Siri to play Tidal music from iTunes on HomePod.

🎙 Hey Siri, play [song name] from my library.

Part 3. How to Get Tidal HomePod to Work via AirPlay

AirPlay is a proprietary protocol suite created by Apple. It lets users access audio, videos, photos, etc. from Apple devices to smart speakers, Apple TV, and more. Once you have activated the AirPlay feature, it's able to play music from the iPhone/iPad to HomePod - whether the music is from Tidal, Spotify, or another service.

See also: How to Play Music on HomePod from Spotify

Now, you can follow the steps below to make HomePod Tidal work.

To stream music to HomePod from Tidal, please make sure:

• You have subscribed to a Tidal paid subscription.
• The iPhone's Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled.
• Your iPhone and HomePod are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

✨ If you plan to cancel the Tidal subscription but still want to play your liked Tidal music, use AudFree Tidable we share in Part 2 to keep Tidal tracks locally for free use.

1️⃣ How to Get Tidal HomePod/HomePod Mini to Work via AirPlay on iOS

From Control Center

Step 1. Firstly, set up your HomePod and check whether it works properly.

Step 2. Secondly, run the Tidal app on your iOS device and set "HomePod" as the AirPlay destination.

Alternatively, you can open "Control Center" on your iOS Device and tap the "AirPlay" icon to select "HomePod" under the "Speakers & TVs" section.

Step 3. Now, start to play Tidal songs. Tidal music playing on the iOS device will be streamed to HomePod.

From Tidal Connect

You also can use the Tidal Connect function on Tidal to enable AirPlay. Here are the steps.

Step 1. Open the Tidal app on your iOS device and start playing a track.

Step 2. On the bottom line, tap the "Now Playing" screen.

Step 3. Tap the "Tidal Connect" icon and select "AirPlay & Bluetooth".

Step 4. Choose your Apple HomePod from the list of available devices.

2️⃣ How to Get Apple HomePod Tidal Working via AirPlay on Mac

Step 1. On your Mac computer, go to the "Apple menu" and choose "System Preferences" from the drop-down list. Then select the "Sound" tab.

Step 2. In the "Sound" interface, click the "Output" button.

Step 3. Select the "HomePod" that you get ready to play Tidal music.

Step 4. Then, check the "Show volume in menu bar" option on the bottom so that you can choose HomePod from the audio control on the menu bar next time.

Step 5. Open the Tidal app on your Mac and begin to play music. Music playing on Mac will be streamed through your HomePod.

Part 4. FAQs about Tidal HomePod

There are commonly asked and concerned questions about Tidal and HomePod. We will go through them. Hope you find it useful.

Q1: What Are the HomePod-Supported Music Services without Tidal?

A: HomePod supports Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, Pandora, iHeartRadio, and TuneIn Radio. These streaming music services can stream directly to HomePod. As for other incompatible services like Tidal, you can connect your HomePod to AirPlay and then stream them easily.

See also: How to Play Amazon Music on HomePod

Q2: How to Fix HomePod Not Playing Local Tidal Music?

A: You can restart your device. Or, reset the HomePod: open the HomePod app on your device > connect your device with HomePod through Bluetooth > go to "Settings" > choose and touch the "Reset HomePod" option.

Q3: How Can I Restart My HomePod?

A: HomePod is not designed with a restart button or a power switch to use. When you need to reboot your HomePod, you can unplug it from the power source and then plug it back in to restart it.

Q4: How Long Will Apple HomePod Tidal Work Officially?

A: We cannot give an accurate answer even though Tidal has supported some Apple devices like Apple Watch.

See also: How to Use Tidal on Apple Watch

Q5: Can Apple HomePod Be Recharged?

A: No. Apple HomePod doesn't take batteries, so it is not rechargeable. It is equipped with a power cord, which can be used to connect the bottom of the HomePod to an electrical outlet to make the HomePod work.

Q6: Is It Necessary to Get AppleCare+ for HomePod?

A: AppleCare+ for HomePod is an economical way to protect HomePod. Sometimes, your HomePod inevitably suffers from accidental damage. In such a case, repairing in the Apple store will cost you a lot. However, if you bought AppleCare+ for HomePod, you can enjoy two-year accidental damage protection besides 24/7 technical support and an extended two-year warranty.

Q7: What If Blank White Screen Appears When Setting up a New HomePod?

A: Generally speaking, the reason for the white screen during the HomePod setup is a simple failure. When the Apple Music app is uninstalled or deleted from your device, this issue happens. To fix it, you just need to re-install Apple Music on your device. After that, start the HomePod settings again. If the setup process is interrupted by the message of subscription to Apple Music, you might choose "Not Now" to skip it to continue.

Part 5. Final Thoughts

You can use 2 methods to make Tidal HomePod work together. With AudFree Tidal Music Converter, you can convert Tidal music to iTunes-supported audio files. Then you can sync the converted Tidal songs to iCloud Music Library and play them on HomePod. You also can use the AirPlay function on you iOS/Mac to connect Tidal to HomePod/HomePod Mini but it needs a paid plan always. However, AudFree Tidable can help you as well. AudFree Tidal Converter can keep Tidal music as local files so you can play Tidal music on multiple devices using the Tidal app or web player.