[Roon Tidal] Best Way to Use Roon with Tidal Online/Offline

Part 1. Does Roon Work with Tidal?

Of course you can link Tidal to Roon due to the official Roon Tidal integration. It is easy to access Tidal's extensive music library directly within the Roon interface. Like we said at the beginning, you can connect and play Tidal on Roon online but it needs a valid Tidal subscription to enjoy music.

⭐ FYI: About Roon + TIDAL

Does Roon Make Tidal Sound Better?

Roon is a high-quality music player and management software that can enhance the listening experience, including for Tidal users. While Roon doesn't directly change the sound quality of Tidal streams, it offers several features that can improve your overall experience, which may give the impression that Tidal sounds better. Here's how Roon can impact your Tidal experience:

🔑 Enhanced Audio Settings: Roon has an advanced equalizer and DSP (digital signal processing) settings, allowing you to tweak the sound for your system. This means you can adjust the sound quality to your preferences, making Tidal music sound better on your specific setup.

🔑 High-Quality Stream Handling: Roon handles high-resolution audio streams better than some other platforms. If you have a high-fidelity audio system, Roon can ensure you're getting the best possible audio quality from Tidal tracks.

See also: How to Download Tidal HiRes FLAC Music

🔑 Better Integration with High-End Audio Gear: Roon works seamlessly with high-end audio equipment, including DACs and streamers. It provides better control over the way music is played through these devices, potentially improving the overall sound quality when paired with high-end gear.

See also: Best Tidal Streamers for HiFi Music

🔑 Up-Sampling: Roon can up-sample lower-resolution tracks to higher bit depths and sample rates, which may give the music a more refined and smoother sound (though this is subjective and depends on your equipment and preferences).

⭐ FYI: Roon Sound quality

Part 2. How to Make Roon Tidal Connecting via Subscription

The Roon Tidal integration allows you to not only browse and add Tidal albums to the Roon library but also set the streaming quality for Tidal content within Roon. Now let's take a look at the official way of using Roon with Tidal.

📌 Tip: This method requires an active Tidal subscription.

See also: Several Ways to Get Tidal Free Trial

Step 1. Sign up for Roon at roonlabs.com if you are a new user.

Step 2. Download the Roon app for your Mac or Windows computer.

Step 3. Open the Roon app on your computer.

Step 4. Hit on the 'Menu' icon at the top left of the Roon window. Then touch on 'Settings' and choose the 'Services' option.

Step 5. Click on 'Login' to link your Tidal account to Roon. If this is your first time using Roon with Tidal, you will need to add your Tidal account.

Step 6. You can then define the streaming quality that Roon will use for Tidal content. Finally, click the 'Done' button.

Step 7. After that, you can listen to Tidal HiFi music easily by using this official Tidal Roon integration.

Part 3. How to Stream Tidal on Roon Offline without Subscription

If you want to play Tidal music on Roon offline or without using a plan, you can use a third-party tool like AudFree Tidal Music Converter to help you. This AudFree streaming music converter allows Tidal subscribers to download and convert Tidal tracks to formats compatible with Roon. It also can batch convert playlists, albums and other content with high quality and original ID3 tags kept.

Tidal Music Format	Encrypted FLAC/AAC
Roon Supports	WAV, WAV64, MP3, AAC, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, DFF, DSF, OGG
AudFree Tidable Can Convert To	MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, M4B, M4A

With AudFree Tidal Converter, you are able to customize other audio parameters, such as bit rate, sample rate, etc., according to your special needs. After conversion, you can save the Tidal music as local audio files on your computer and transfer them to Roon. Finally, you can easily listen to this music on Roon offline, even without logging in to your Tidal account.

3.1 Detailed Steps to Convert Tidal Music for Roon

Before trying AudFree Tidal Converter, please install it on your PC first. You can download and install it by clicking the 'Download' button above. After that, you can follow the steps below to start converting Tidal audio for Roon.

Step 1Add Tidal music tracks to AudFree program

Please locate the AudFree Tidal Music Converter on your computer desktop and open it. At the same time, the Tidal app will launch automatically. Then log in to your Tidal account and discover your favorite audio tracks. Once you find a track, please copy the link and paste it into the search box on the AudFree main screen. Then click on the '+' button.

Step 2Define Tidal audio output format for Roon

IIn this step, you can set the output audio format for Tidal music tracks. If you are using a Mac computer, please find and click on AudFree Tidal Music Converter in your Mac system menu. Next, select 'Preferences...' > 'Convert' to open the settings window. Here, you are allowed to define the audio format as MP3, AAC, FLAC or others you want. In addition, you can also personalize the bit rate, sample rate and channel for Tidal on Roon.

See also: How to Get FLAC Tidal Files

Step 3Convert Tidal music for Roon

After the settings, it is now time to convert Tidal music. Please click on the 'Convert' button at the bottom-right corner of AudFree. Then the program will start to convert Tidal audio files. When the conversion is finished, the converted Tidal music files will be stored on your computer. You can click on the 'Converted' button to check them on your computer and listen to Tidal offline on all devices.

Video GuideDownload Music from Tidal on Computers

See how to download music from Tidal on computers.

3.2 How to Add Tidal Music to Roon Library

Now, you have easily downloaded and converted Tidal music offline as local files on your computer. Next, you can transfer them to Roon for offline listening. Below we are going to show 2 methods on how to import and use Roon with Tidal.

✔ Method 1. Copy Tidal Music to Roon

Open the Roon app on your computer. Then, drag and drop the converted Tidal audio files from your computer to Roon's main window. Next, press 'Yes, Copy!' to finish.

✔ Method 2. Import Tidal Audio to Roon from Local Folder

Step 1. Open the Roon app on your PC.

Step 2. Go to the 'Settings' on the left side of Roon and choose the 'Storage' option.

Step 3. Hit on the 'Add Folder' button in the 'Folders' section.

Step 4. Choose the 'Music' folder in the 'Choose Music Storage Folder' dialog. And then hit on the 'Select This Folder' button.

Step 5. At the 'Add Storage Location' dialog, you can browse the music folder that you keep Tidal music. Then, click on the 'Add' button to confirm it.

Step 6. After the steps above, you can listen to music from Tidal on Roon offline without any limitation.

See also: How to Play Apple Music on Roon

Part 4. How to Fix Tidal Roon Not Working

In some instances, users may encounter issues with Tidal not working properly within Roon. Common problems include playback issues, connectivity errors, and Roon Tidal login failed. If you experience such issues, here are a few troubleshooting steps you can try.

🍃 Check network connection: Ensure that your device has a stable internet connection and that Roon is allowed access through any firewalls or security settings.

🍃 Update Roon and Tidal: Make sure you have the latest versions of both Roon and Tidal installed. Check for updates and install them if available.

🍃 Restart devices: Try restarting your computer or the device running Roon, as well as any network equipment, such as routers or modems.

🍃 Clear cache: In Roon's settings, go to the "Setup" tab and click on "Clear Image Cache" and "Clear Roon Cache". This can help resolve any temporary issues.

🍃 Contact support: If the problem persists, reach out to Roon's support team for further assistance. They can provide specific troubleshooting steps based on your setup.

🍃 Use AudFree Tidal Converter: This software allows you to download and convert Tidal music for offline playback on Roon, which can help bypass any potential playback issues from Tidal.

Part 5. In Conclusion

With seamless Roon Tidal integration, you can stream Tidal on Roon online with a Tidal subscription. However, if you want to play Tidal music for free and reduce some issues, we suggest you export tracks from Tidal and then upload them to Roon. In this way, AudFree Tidal Music Downloader is necessary software. Try to download and use it to make your listening experience easier.