4 Ways to Cast Tidal to Chromecast [2024 Guide]

Part 1. How to Get Tidal Chromecast Devices Working - Google Cast

Using the Chromecast Tidal integration can stream Tidal high-quality songs on your Chromecast devices simply. This part will tell you how to use this way on your phone or computer. Please follow the below steps to cast Tidal to Chromecast for playback with ease.

See also: How to Download Tidal MQA Files on Desktop/Mobile

On your mobile device, you can use the Tidal app to do that. On the computer, you can use both the app and web player.

📱 Cast Tidal to Chromecast from Phone via Google Cast

Step 1. Please connect your mobile device and Chromecast under the same WiFi network.

Step 2. Open the Tidal app and play a Tidal song on your phone. And then tap the 'Now Playing' bar, there will be a small 'Cast' icon.

Step 3. Just click the 'Cast' button from the lower corner of the screen. And then select your Chromecast device as the target device.

Step 4. When Chromecast is connected to mobile Tidal, the music will play through your Chromecast-connected TV or speaker.

See also: How to Get Tidal on Sony Smart TV

🖥 Cast Tidal to Chromecast from Computer with Google Cast

If you are using a Mac or Windows, just go to your Tidal on the desktop app or use the Chrome browser to navigate to https://listen.tidal.com/ (Tidal web player). The next steps are basically the same as on the mobile devices.

Step 1. Make sure your computer and Chromecast Audio or Chromecast Ultra are connected to the same WiFi network.

Step 2. Go to your Tidal and sign in to your account. Browse and choose the music or playlist you want to play.

Step 3. On the Tidal desktop app, look for and click on a button labeled 'Sound Output' in the 'Now Playing' section. It will display a list of nearby Chromecast devices.

Alternatively, on the Tidal web player, you should click the 'three-dot' from the Google Chrome browser's top right corner. Then, select 'Save and share' > 'Cast...'.

Step 4. From the list of devices that appear, choose the Chromecast device you want to cast the music to.

⭐ FYI: Get Chromecast Tidal to Work

Step 5. Then plag your Chromecast into a TV that supports Chromecast. Play Tidal music and then Tidal will start casting music on the TV.

See also: 3 Ways to Add Tidal to Vizio Smart TV

🔔 Tips: Enhancing Your Chromecast Audio Experience

Use External Speakers: Connect Chromecast to a high-quality external speaker or home audio system. This will enhance the audio quality and give you a richer sound experience.

Optimize Audio Settings: In the Tidal app, select High or Max quality settings for the best audio fidelity.

Multi-room Experience: Utilize Chromecast's multi-room audio feature to stream Tidal across multiple rooms simultaneously.

Part 2. How to Cast Tidal to Chromecast Audio/Ultra - YouTube Music/Plex

Besides using the cast function to get Tidal on Chromecast devices, you are recommended to use the alternative way. That is to transfer Tidal music from your local music folder to YouTube Music or Plex and then playing music on Chromecast Audio or other devices.

To do this, first, you need to use AudFree Tidal Music Downloader to download and convert Tidal music to MP3, FLAC, WAV or other Chromecast compatible audio files. This tool will save Tidal songs as local files so that you can easily upload them to YouTube Music and Plex. Besides, don't worry about the Tidal Chromecast audio quality as this tool can keep nearly lossless audio quality.

Now, the following is a guide on how to play Tidal on Chromecast Audio, Chromecast Ultra and others via the AudFree Tidal Music Converter. Please install the free trial version of this tool on your Mac or Windows computer in advance. This version supports converting the first minute of each song. It's worth mentioning that you can purchase the full version to unlock the conversion time limitation.

2.1 Download Tidal Playlists for Chromecast Devices

First, you should open the AudFree Tidal Music Converter you installed before.

Step 1Load Tidal Songs to AudFree Tidal Chromecast Converter

To upload Tidal songs that you will play on Chromecast, you can discover them on the Tidal app. And then click the 'three-dot' icon to choose 'Share' > 'Copy Playlist Link' to copy their link. Now you can paste them into the search box of AudFree Tidable and simply press the '+' button to add them.

Step 2Customize Tidal Audio Output Formats for Chromecast

To get high-quality local Tidal streams, Chrome Audio-supported FLAC and WAV are the primary output formats you can define. Just hit the top menu bar and click the 'Preferences' from the drop-down list. Now, in the 'Convert' option, you can start to customize the output format, sample rate, audio channel, bit rate, conversion speed, etc.

See also: How to Download Tidal to FLAC Free/Paid/Online

Step 3Convert Tidal Music for Casting to Chromecast

When all settings are ready, you can click the big 'Convert' button at the main interface to launch the conversion process. The downloader will start to download music from Tidal at a fast 5X speed. After conversion, please click the 'History' > 'Search' icon to locate all plain Tidal files.

Video GuideHow to Use AudFree Tidable for Downloading Tidal Music

Please watch a short but helpful video to learn how to using the AudFree Tidable. You will find it is very easy to download Tidal audio for playing on Chromecast devices.

2.2 Play Converted Tidal HiFi Music on Chromecast/Chromecast Audio

To play Tidal HiFi or Hi-res downloads on smart speakers/TVs from Chromecast, there are two methods you can choose: respectively uploading converted Tidal songs to YouTube Music or to Plex. Here are the simple guides below:

See also: How to Download Tidal HiRes Music

✔ Method 1: Cast Tidal to Chromecast via YouTube Music

Step 1: Navigate to music.youtube.com and tap the top-left 'profile photo'. From the drop-down menu, select 'Upload music'. Then Finder or Windows Explorer will launch automatically.

Step 2: Choose the converted Tidal music from them and then hit the 'Open' button. Afterward, play one of the uploaded music on 'Library' > 'SONGS' > 'Uploads' and click the 'Cast' button to select the Chromecast device you want. After that, you can cast Tidal to smart TVs and Android or iOS devices without any problem.

✔ Method 2: Make Tidal Cast to Chromecast via Plex

Step 1: You can download Plex Media Player on your computer and log in to your Plex account. After that, please click the 'Add Library' > 'Music' > 'Browse from media folder' to add Tidal songs to Plex.

Step 2: Now, there is a 'Cast' button in the Plex app and it will let you to stream Tidal songs to Chromecast for playing.

See also: How to Play Spotify Music on Plex

Part 3. How to Play Tidal on Chromecast - Tidal Connect

Another Tidal function can help you enjoy Tidal on Chromecast is Tidal Connect. It allows you to stream music directly from the Tidal mobile app to your Chromecast-enabled device. Here's how to do it:

Step 1: Your Chromecast device should be set up and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your mobile device.

Step 2: Open the Tidal app on your smartphone.

Step 3: Navigate through the Tidal app and select the music you want to play. Start playing the selected track, album, or playlist.

Step 4: Look for the 'Tidal Connect' icon, which looks like a speaker with a signal.

Step 5: Tap the icon and a list of available devices will appear. Choose your Chromecast device from it.

Step 6: Once selected, Tidal will stream the music directly to your Chromecast. You can control playback (play, pause, skip, etc.) directly from the Tidal app.

Part 4. Fix Tidal Chromecast Not Working Issue

In this part, let's get started troubleshooting the Tidal Chromecast not working issue. You can fix the problem with the following solutions.

🛠 Check Network Connection: The Chromecast device and the device running Tidal must be connected to the same WiFi network.

🛠 Check Your Chromecast Devices: To avoid Chromecast Tidal integration not working, obviously, Chromecast shouldn't be too far away. Besides, please make sure that other music streams can work well with Chromecast.

🛠 Check Your Tidal: Try to uninstall and reinstall the Tidal app to see whether it works. Also, verify that your Tidal subscription is active and there are no issues with your account.

🛠 Reconnect Chromecast: Open the Google Home app on your mobile device. Go to the 'Devices' tab and select your Chromecast device. Tap the 'Settings' > 'Forget Device' icon. Set up your Chromecast device again by following the on-screen instructions.

See also: How to Play Tidal on Google Home

Part 5. More FAQs about Chromecast Tidal

Q1: Tidal Connect VS Chromecast: Is Tidal Connect Better than Chromecast?

A: Tidal Connect serves as a wireless way to stream the catalog of Tidal on other compatible players or devices directly from Tidal's servers. In terms of better sound quality, Tidal Connect does well. It features playing Tidal Dolby Atmos on other devices, which Chromecast cannot.

Chromecast can also wirelessly stream Tidal music but in Hi-res sound quality compared with Tidal Connect. Even though you cannot enjoy Tidal Dolby Atmos audio, you can prepare an extra third-party player or streamer to do that.

See also: Best Tidal Streamers for HiFi Music

Q2: What Bit Rate Chromecast Can Use for Tidal?

A: You only can enjoy Tidal Chromecast audio quality at up to 24-bit/96 kHz.

Q3: How to Fix Can't Cast Tidal Master Quality to Chromecast Audio?

A: Tidal doesn't support the Master quality now. Instead of it, you can get HiRes FLAC audio.

⭐ FYI: Tidal Sound Quality

Q4: Does Tidal Support All Versions of Chromecast?

A: Yes, Tidal supports Chromecast devices of all generations, including Chromecast Ultra and Chromecast Audio.

Q5: Why Is Tidal Not Showing Up on Chromecast?

A: You cannot see Tidal on Chromecast. Just use the Tidal Cast or Tidal Connect function to make Tidal cast to Chromecast. Besides, you can use the AudFree Tidal Music Converter to help play Tidal music on Chromecast without using the Tidal app.

Q6: Is Chromecast Or Chromecast Audio Better for Casting Tidal?

A: Here is a comparison chart for you to overlook the differences between Chromecast and Chromecast Audio. Please check out now.

	Chromecast	Chromecast Audio
Design	With a HDMI output interface	With 3 audio cables: 3.5mm stereo cable 3.5mm to RCA cable for analogue output Mini TOSLINK to TOSLINK optical cable
Support Output	✔	✔
Support Input	✔	❌
Own Digital-to-Analogue Converter DAC	❌	✔
Sound Quality	Versatile and depend on the device connected to Chromecast	24-bit/192kHz Hi-res
Inside Storage	4GB	2GB

In brief, providing that you want to enjoy higher-quality audio, Chromecast Audio is a better choice for you.

Q7: Can You Cast Tidal to Google Home via Chromecast?

A: Yes, the Tidal Cast feature can greatly help you.

Q8: Can You Stream Tidal on TV via Chromecast?

A: If your TV supports Chromecast, like Sharp, Philips and Toshiba, you can play Tidal music without effort.

Part 6. In Conclusion

Now, you can find 4 solutions to cast Tidal to Chromecast. The best means maybe is to use the AudFree Tidal Music Converter. This tool helps you download 100% original Tidal Hi-res music to Chromecast-supported formats. You can play Tidal on Chromecast devices or other devices you want directly with Tidal ads blocked. Give it a shot!