How to Play Tidal on Denon Receiver [Updated]

Part 1. FAQs about Tidal Connect Denon Receiver

Q1: Does Denon Support Tidal?

A: Since Tidal is available on the updated HEOS app, you can stream Tidal to Denon receivers via the HEOS app directly.

Q2: Does Denon Work with Tidal MQA?

A: Nope. You still cannot play Tidal MQA music on Denon AVR or other Denon devices.

Q3: Can Free Users Use Tidal on Denon Receiver?

A: Unfortunately, only Tidal paid subscribers are entitled to connect Tidal to Denon receivers. If you are a free user and plan to use Tidal Denon AVR or other Tidal Denon receivers, you can use AudFree Tidal Music Converter to help you. Go to Part 5 to learn how to use it.

Q4: What Is HEOS by Denon?

A: HEOS, or Home Entertainment Operating System, is a new wireless multi-room audio system from Denon. It works through your existing Wi-Fi home network. Simply enable the HEOS app and you can stream music to your speakers or home theater system.

Q5: What Is the HEOS Tidal Quality?

A: HEOS supports streaming Tidal's HiFi quality music which offers a bitrate of 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC. Also, it supports Tidal audio in AAC 320kbps.

Q6: Does Denon Support Tidal Atoms?

A: Denon receivers do not support Tidal Dolby Atmos streaming directly.

See also: Tidal Dolby Atmos Review

Q7: What Denon Receivers Have Built-in HEOS?

A: Please refer to the table below for details:

	Denon device feature HEOS Built-in
Denon AV Receivers	Denon AVR-X1400H, Denon AVR-X1500H, Denon AVR-X1600H, Denon AVR-X2400H, Denon AVR-X2500H, Denon AVR-X2600H, Denon AVR-X2600H DAB, Denon AVR-X3400H, Denon AVR-X3500H, Denon AVR-X3600H, Denon AVR-X4300H, Denon AVR-X4400H, Denon AVR-X4500H, Denon AVR-X6300H, Denon AVR-X6400H, Denon AVC-X6500H, Denon AVC-X8500H, Denon AVR-S650H, Denon AVR-S750H, Denon AVR-S950H
Denon Stereo Receivers	Denon DRA-800H
Denon Hi-Fi	Denon DNP-800NE
Denon Mini	Denon CEOL N-10, Denon RCD-N10
HEOS Speakers	HEOS 1 HS1, HEOS 1 HS2, HEOS 3 HS1, HEOS 3 HS2, HEOS 5 HS1, HEOS 5 HS2, HEOS 7 HS1, HEOS 7 HS2
HEOS Bars	HEOS Bar, HEOS Homecinema HS1, HEOS Homecinema HS2
HEOS AVR	HEOS AVR
HEOS Components	HEOS Super Link, HEOS Amp HS1, HEOS Amp HS2, HEOS Link HS1, HEOS Link HS2, HEOS Drive HS1, HEOS Drive HS2

Part 2. How to Make Tidal Connect Denon Receiver via the HEOS App

If you want to know how to make Tidal connect Denon receiver officially, you can refer to this official way with the HEOS app. Please note that Denon receiver Tidal integration is not possible if you do not have a subscription to Tidal HiFi or HiFi Plus. Also, you need to set up HEOS on Denon receivers on your mobile device.

2.1 Add Device to HEOS for Playing Tidal

Step 1: First go to the HEOS app on your iOS or Android device.

Step 2: Click the Music option followed by Settings. And tap HEOS Account > Create Account to create a HEOS account.

Step 3: Also, in the HEOS Settings section, hit Add Device. Now, please enable the Bluetooth function on your mobile phone.

Step 4: Power on your Denon receiver. When the light is on, you should tap the Next button on the HEOS app.

Step 5: Next, press CONNECT on the Denon AVR or other receivers. Tap Next when the HEOS device's light is on near the CONNECT button.

Step 6: Now, select your Denon receiver from the list of available devices in the app. Hit Next to connect to your Wi-Fi network and enter the name of the receiver.

2.2 Make HEOS Tidal Connect

Step 1: Go back to Settings and click Music Sources > Online Music option on the HEOS app.

Step 2: Please select Tidal as the target online music source. Log in to your Tidal account, or create a new one if you don't have one.

Step 3: With your Tidal account linked to the HEOS app, you can now browse Tidal's library of music and select songs or playlists to play on your Denon receiver.

2.3 How to Play Tidal on Denon Receiver by HEOS

Step 1: In the Music section, you can directly choose Tidal. Just tap the music you want to listen to, and it will be automatically played on the Denon receiver.

Step 2: If you would like to control the playback, you can go to the Now Playing section to do so.

See also: How to Play Amazon Music on Denon Receiver

Part 3. How to Cast Tidal to Denon Receiver by Tidal Connect

You also can cast Tidal to Denon receivers using the Tidal Connect feature. Tidal Connect is a feature that allows you to stream music from the Tidal app to compatible devices over Wi-Fi. It is a great way to listen to Tidal on Denon receivers without having to worry about cables or Bluetooth connections. However, you need to be a Tidal Premium user. Let's see how to use this feature.

Step 1: Ensure that both your device and the Denon receiver are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Step 2: Open the Tidal app on your device and choose the music you want to play from Tidal.

Step 3: Hit the Now Playing part on the bottom side. Select the Device icon to see a list of available devices.

Step 4: From the list of available devices, select your Denon receiver. Once your Denon and Tidal are connected, the music should start playing on your Denon receiver.

⚠ Note: HEOS HS1 devices don't support the Tidal Connect feature.

FYI: Denon: Can I use TIDAL Connect with my compatible devices with HEOS Built-in?

Part 4. How to Use Tidal on Denon Receiver by Bluetooth/AirPlay 2

Besides, you can stream Tidal on Denon receivers using Bluetooth or AirPlay 2.

4.1 Tidal Connect Denon Receiver via Bluetooth

Most Denon receivers come with Bluetooth support, allowing you to stream Tidal from a smartphone, tablet, or computer wirelessly.

Step 1. Press the 'Bluetooth' button on your Denon remote or go to 'Setup > General > Bluetooth Settings' and turn it ON. If your receiver has a 'Bluetooth Pairing' button, hold it until the Bluetooth indicator blinks.

Step 2. On your smartphone or tablet, go to 'Settings > Bluetooth'.

Step 3. Look for your Denon receiver's name (e.g., "Denon AVR-X3700H") and tap to connect.

Step 4. Launch the Tidal app on your device. Select a song or playlist and start streaming. The sound should now play through your Denon receiver.

4.2 Stream Tidal on Denon Receiver via AirPlay 2

If you have an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you can use AirPlay 2 to stream Tidal wirelessly to your Denon receiver (must be an AirPlay 2-compatible model).

Step 1. Check your Denon's network settings via 'Setup > Network > Wi-Fi' and connect to your home network. Your iPhone/iPad/Mac must also be on the same Wi-Fi.

Step 2. Open the Tidal app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Step 3. Start playing a song and swipe down from the top-right corner to open the 'Control Center'.

Step 4. Tap the 'AirPlay' icon next to the audio controls. Select your Denon receiver from the list.

Step 5. Your Tidal music should now play through your Denon receiver in high-quality audio.

Part 5. How to Play Tidal on Denon Receiver with USB Drive

Apparently, the above methods only work for Tidal subscribers. What about free subscribers? Is it possible to connect Tidal to Denon receivers without a subscription? Here's an alternative method. You can download Tidal music files to a USB drive and connect them to Denon AVR receivers for offline playback.

To get Tidal music downloads locally, you need to rely on the AudFree Tidal Music Converter. This all-in-one tool will download tracks, albums, playlists, etc. from Tidal as local audio files. Moreover, it can batch download Tidal songs and convert them to MP3, FLAC, WAV, etc. without any loss at up to 37X speed. Then you can easily transfer Tidal songs to USB drives for offline listening on your Denon receiver.

Step 1Select Tidal output format for the Denon receiver

Visit AudFree Tidal Music Converter, then click the Menu and Preferences option on the main screen. You can choose Tidal output format as Lossless, MP3, M4B, M4A, FLAC, AIFF or WAV for Denon receivers on the Conversion panel. Additionally, you can set audio parameters such as channels, audio codec, sample rate, etc. according to your requirements.

Step 2Add Tidal music to AudFree Tidal Music Converter

Find the song you want to connect to Denon AVR receivers in your Tidal music library. After that, just hit on the '+' bubble to add it to the conversion list.

Step 3Download Tidal music for Denon receiver

Now that the songs have been added, please go to the Converting column and simply click the Convert button on the bottom side. The conversion will be completed soon. You will find the converted Tidal songs on the Converted tab for free use.

Step 4Connect Tidal to Denon receiver via USB Drive

Now take a USB drive and transfer downloaded Tidal songs to a USB drive. Once you finished, plug it into the USB port of your Denon receiver. On the HEOS Tidal app, go to Music > USB Music, and you'll be able to stream every Tidal song with ease.

Part 6. How to Fix HEOS Tidal Problem

Although the HEOS Tidal app provides a convenient way to stream Tidal to Denon receivers, there are some issues reported by users. How to solve HEOS's inability to stream from Tidal? Don't worry. You will find fixes in the following information.

FYR: Reddit: The only way to play Tidal through my Denon receiver is through HEOS - no thanks

How to solve HEOS's unable to stream from Tidal? Don't worry. You will get fixes in the following information. If you find Tidal on Denon receiver not working, you can also try some of these solutions on your Denon receiver.

Check Internet Connection: Ensure that your receiver and the device running the HEOS app are connected to the internet. A stable internet connection is necessary for streaming Tidal content.

Restart HEOS Devices: If you fail to make HEOS Tidal connect, power off your Denon receiver and unplug it from the power source. Wait for a few seconds, then plug it back in and power it on again. This can help refresh the connection and resolve any temporary HEOS Tidal problem.

Sign Out and Sign Back into Tidal: In the HEOS app, sign out of your Tidal account and then sign back in. This can sometimes resolve authentication or synchronization issues with Tidal.

Clear App Cache: On Android devices, tap your device's Settings > Apps > HEOS > Storage > Clear Cache/Clear Data. On iPhone, tap Settings > General > iPhone Storage > HEOS > Documents & Data. Then, restart the app and see if the issue persists.

See also: How to Clear Tidal Cache on Desktop and Mobile

If you cannot successfully make Tidal connect HEOS, use AudFree Tidal Music Converter to download music from Tidal to computers and play downloads as USB music without using Tidal. Therefore, you can avoid the HEOS Tidal not working problem.

Part 7. In Conclusion

Now, you know how to play Tidal on Denon receivers using the HEOS app, Tidal Connect, or Bluetooth/AirPlay 2 officially. You also have the alternative method of using AudFree Tidal Music Converter to stream Tidal music on Denon receiver without logging into your Tidal account. You can try all methods as needed. By the way, AudFree Tidable allows you to download multiple Tidal music files locally and in turn stream music on Denon streamers or other devices offline for free.