How to Get Tidal on Kodi? Solve It in 2 Ways!

Part 1.How to Use Tidal on Kodi via TIDAL2 Addon on GitHub

To connect Tidal to Kodi, here is an official Tidal music addon for Kodi. It is TIDAL2 addon from GitHub. This tool integrates with your Tidal account on Kodi to let you browse your Tidal library, discover new music and stream music in high quality, including MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) format. Now, let's learn how to get Tidal on Kodi via this addon.

Preparations:

1. The latest version of Kodi (we tested this method on Kodi 20 Nexus and Kodi 21 Omega)

2. An active Tidal Premium subscription

Section 1. Add Tidal Addon Repository for Kodi

Step 1. Launch Kodi on your computer and navigate to the Settings menu on the main screen.

Step 2. Choose File manager and then select Add source.

Step 3. Then a dialog box will appear. Next, select the field that says and carefully type the following URL for the repository: https://github.com/arnesongit/plugin.audio.tidal2 and click OK.

Step 4. In the box below, give a name for the media source, such as Tidal2 Repo, and tap OK.

Section 2. Install Kodi Tidal Addon from the Repository

Step 1. Go back to the Kodi Settings menu and select Add-ons.

Step 2. Choose the Install from zip file option.

Note: If you see a warning about security, you will need to enable "Unknown sources" in your device's Settings to proceed.

Step 3. Next, a file browser will open and you need to select the Tidal2 Repo source you just added.

Step 4. Then you will see a zip file named repository.tidal2-x.x.x.zip or else and choose this file to install the repository.

Step 5. Later, you will notice that the repository has been installed. Now, select Install from repository.

Step 6. Choose the TIDAL2 Repository from the list. Navigate to Music add-ons, select TIDAL2, and hit the Install button.

Section 3. Connect Tidal to Kodi for Streaming Music

Step 1. After installing, find the TIDAL2 addon in your Kodi's Music add-ons section, right-click it, and select Settings.

Step 2. In the Settings, you need to authenticate your device. The addon will provide you with a URL (https://link.tidal.com) and a unique code.

Step 3. On your mobile phone or computer, open a web browser and go to https://link.tidal.com. Enter the code displayed on your Kodi screen and log in to your Tidal account to authorize the device.

Step 4. Once authorized, return to Kodi. In the Tidal addon settings, you can enable MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) for the highest possible fidelity.

Step 5. Now, you can start to browse your Tidal music library and play Tidal on Kodi directly.

Note: This method is not user-friendly for non-technical users as it is a bit more complex to do the addon setup. Besides, it requires internet connection to stream music online.

Part 2. How to Get Tidal on Kodi Offline

From the above, you can listen to Tidal music on Kodi via Tidal addon. Yet, this method is hard to operate and needs network connection. So, if you prefer an easy and offline way, there is a perfect way for you. That is, you can add local Tidal music files to Kodi for offline playback. However, due to Tidal's digital right management, Tidal music is encoded in a special format and can only be played inside the Tidal app. On the other hand, Kodi supports MP3, VIVO, FLV, AVI, M4A, OGG, MPEG and other media file formats. So, Tidal files are not available to play in Kodi for their different formats.

Therefore, you are supposed to transfer Tidal for Kodi. You need third-party software to rip music from Tidal. Fortunately, the AudFree Tidal Music Converter is powerful to convert Tidal tracks to MP3, WAV, M4A, M4B, AIFF, and FLAC. Then you can pick MP3 as the output format of Tidal files for Kodi. Consequently, you can export converted Tidal songs to Kodi for playing offline on your devices anywhere.

Furthermore, you can easily identify the converted Tidal tracks as they are all saved with ID3 tags. After you import them to Kodi, you will be happy with the lossless music from Tidal. In addition, you will not wait for a long time for the conversion from Tidal to Kodi because the Tidal app runs at the fastest speed - 37X. When all the songs have been converted, you can enjoy them on Kodi or any other players anytime.

Section 1. How to Convert Tidal Music for Kodi

Now, you are offered a concrete tutorial on the way to convert Tidal playlist for Kodi. Following the steps we make below, you can clearly figure out how to do it and download Tidal music on computer in a short time.

Step 1Upload Tidal Tracks to AudFree

First, install AudFree Tidal Music Converter on your Windows or Mac computer through the website of AudFree. Then launch the AudFree program. A built-in Tidal music web player window will appear. Now, you should select the songs in Tidal which you intend to convert. Then tap the track, click the big '+' icon and tap the 'Add to list' button. The selected Tidal songs will be loaded to AudFree Tidal Songs Converter.

Step 2Customize Output Parameters for Tidal Kodi

Touch the Menu > 'Preferences' option on the top right of the AudFree tool. Then tap Conversion and start to pick one of the formats for Kodi. Here we suggest that you pick MP3 or FLAC. What's more, you can also personalize the channel, bit rate and sample rate for a better quality. The AudFree Tidal Playlist Downloader also allows you to archive output Tidal tracks by Artist or Album. In the 'Output' section, you can reset the output directory, output file name and output folder.

View also: How to Convert Tidal Music to FLAC

Step 3Convert Tidal for Kodi

Drop your mouse to the Converting window and click the 'Convert' button. Then the AudFree Kodi Tidal Converter will start to download Tidal songs in batches. Within a few minutes, you can locate the converted Tidal files by clicking 'Converted' > folder icon. The AudFree helps to keep the information of the songs including title, year, genre, composer, group, album cover, etc. If you use the free version of the AudFree tool, you can get a 30-second file of the converted song. For a completely converted Tidal track, you can buy the AudFree Tidal Music Downloader.

Bonus Tips: Besides AudFree Tidal Music Converter, you can try AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder to get Tidal music as local files. This tool can rip music from Tidal with lossless quality at a fast speed.

Section 2. How to Add and Play Tidal on Kodi Offline

Now, the Tidal files are ready for you to add to Kodi. Congratulation! We will show you the steps to move Tidal songs to Kodi below. You will be able to enjoy Tidal music on Kodi freely soon.

Note: If you want to use Tidal music on Kodi on your mobile device or Linux device, please make sure you have synced Tidal files to mobile or Linux device in advance.

View also:

How to Move Tidal Music to Android

How to Move Tidal Music to iPhone

How to Move Tidal Music to iPad

How to Move Tidal Music to Linux

Step 1. Open the Kodi app on your Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux or Android device. Tap 'Music' on the screen.

Step 2. In the Music section, tap the Files > Add music... option.

Step 3. Click the Browse button to locate and choose the converted Tidal files from your device. Then hit 'OK'.

Step 4. Now, you need to agree to put your media source to Kodi and wait for uploading.

Step 5. At last, Kodi will scan your Tidal music files. After that, you can successfully add and stream the Tidal songs on Kodi and listen to them without a network connection.

Part 3. Troubleshooting Tidal Kodi Issues

While using Tidal on Kodi, some users said that sometimes they run into trouble. Now, let's check the issue and get the fixes below.

Issue 1: Tidal Login Fails or Authorization Error on Kodi

Fix: Please double-check the code you entered at link.tidal.com is correct. Also, you can try to restart Kodi to resolve the issue.

Issue 2: Tidal Playback Stutters or Fails on Kodi with Tidal Addon

Fix: First, you can check if the network is strong and stable enough or not. If not, reconnect to a strong network. If it is ok, try lowering the Tidal streaming quality from MQA to HiFi in the addon's settings to see if it works. Also, try to restart both your Kodi and your network router and move them closer.

Issue 3: Kodi Tidal Addon Fails to Install

Fix: Ensure your Kodi is updated to the latest stable version. Also, you can try to clear the Kodi cache in your system's settings.

Issue 4: Tidal Music Not Showing up in Kodi

Fix: Make sure you selected Yes at the add media to library box. If not, bring up the context menu on your source in the Files section and select Scan to library.

Issue 5: Missing or Incorrect Artwork in Tidal Music on Kodi

Fix: Before adding Tidal music files to Kodi, ensure they are tagged with the right artist and album names correctly.

Issue 6: Tidal Addon Not Showing up in the Kodi Repository

Fix: Try to reinstall the repository from the zip file. And check for any error notifications on the screen. Also, ensure you are going to Music add-ons inside the TIDAL2 repository.

Part 4. FAQs about Tidal on Kodi

Q1: How Do I Generate an API Key for the Kodi Tidal Addon?

A: You don't need to manually generate a traditional API key for Tidal addon on Kodi. The authentication process is much simpler for the end-user. The Tidal addon uses a device authorization flow. When you first launch it or go into its settings, it will display a short user code. You simply visit https://link.tidal.com on a web browser, log in to your Tidal account, and enter the code to finish the connection.

Q2: What Version of Kodi Is Required to Use the Tidal Addon?

A: In general, it requires to work with the latest version of Kodi. In our test, it works well with Kodi 19 (Matrix), Kodi 20 (Nexus) and Kodi 21 (Omega).

Q3: Does the Kodi Tidal Addon Support MQA Streaming Quality?

A: Yes. The TIDAL2 addon supports high-resolution audio. So, you can enable MQA playback in the addon's settings to enjoy master-quality audio.

Part 5. In Conclusion

Both methods above help you get Tidal on Kodi. If you are tech-savvy and want the most integrated, the Tidal Kodi addon is your first choice. Otherwise, if you seek a simple, reliable and permanent offline method, the AudFree Tidal Music Converter method is your perfect solution. It can download and convert music from Tidal as local audio files with lossless quality. And then you can import local Tidal music files to Kodi for offline playback forever anytime.