How to Play Tidal on Google Home/Nest [3 Working Ways]

Part 1. Does Tidal Work with Google Home

Google offers several smart speakers under the Google Home and Nest lineup, including the Google Home, Google Home Mini, Google Nest Mini, Google Home Max, and Google Nest Audio. These devices support to play music from popular streaming services like Spotify, YouTube Music, and Pandora, and they can be linked to other devices using Bluetooth or Google Cast.

Unfortunately, there is no Tidal Google Home integration yet. Many users wish that it would be a wonderful experience to connect Tidal with Google Home for music playback via voice assistant on their smart speakers. The good news is that here we offer you some easy ways to connect Tidal to Google Home, with or without a Tidal subscription, and we will guide you through them below.

Part 2. How to Play Tidal on Google Home Offline without a Tidal Subscription

It's easy to enable Google Home Tidal integration via Google Cast or Bluetooth. However, both methods require you to have a Tidal subscription and you need to connect to internet connection. For your convenience, we'll start by showing you how to connect Tidal to Google Home offline without a Tidal account or subscription.

The necessary tool you need is the AudFree Tidal Music Downloader. This tool can decrypt and download Tidal music as local audio file on your device. You can then upload the downloaded Tidal songs to YouTube Music and listen to Tidal directly on Google Home without a Tidal subscription. Most importantly, the tool can work at a fast speed and keep original quality. After that, you can use the downloaded Tidal songs on any device or player you want.

How to Convert Tidal Music for Google Home

Step 1Load Tidal Music to AudFree Tidal Converter

Simply click the 'AudFree Tidal Music Converter' icon on your computer to launch this smart Tidal tool. Please find the Tidal songs that you'd like to play on Google Home and click '+🎵'. You can also copy and paste the URL of Tidal music to the search box of the AudFree program. Then click the '+🎵' button. After that, tap the 'Add to list' button to load them automatically.

Step 2Customize Tidal Output Format for Google Home

To make Tidal Google Home work, please go to the top 'Menu' bar and select 'Preferences' > 'Conversion'. Then you can define the output format to MP3 or other common audio formats supported by Google Home. To get high Tidal quality, you are highly recommended to adjust the bit rate to 320 kbps and the sample rate to 48,000 Hz, etc. Don't forget to click on the 'OK' button to save the changes.

Step 3Download and Convert Tidal for Google Home

After you have done all the settings, go to 'Converting' and click on the big 'Convert' button at the bottom-right corner of the main interface. You will see this perfect Tidal downloader start to download Tidal Max music to target audio files you set before. After the conversion, you can hit on the 'Converted' icon to locate all Tidal files.

How to Add Tidal to Google Home via YouTube Music for Offline Playback

Now you have Tidal music files compatible with Google Home. It's time to follow the simple instructions below to learn how to use Tidal on Google Home with freedom.

Step 1. Add Tidal to YouTube Music account. Open your YouTube Music web player on your computer and then log in to your account details. Then go to the 'Upload Music' option to locate the music folder including Tidal songs and upload them to YouTube Music.

Step 2. Set up Google Home. Launch the Google Home app on your device and tap the 'Account' to log in to your Google account. Next, you can click the 'Settings' > 'Services' > 'Music' button to set YouTube Music as the default service.

Step 3. Play Tidal on Google Home/Home Mini. Now, you can ask Google Home or Google Home Mini to play Tidal songs that you have uploaded to the YouTube Music account via voice commands. Besides, you can say 'Play a specific song (song name)' to listen to favorite Tidal songs on Google Home.

Part 3. How to Link Tidal to Google Home via Google Cast

Google Home speakers come with built-in Chromecast, allowing users to cast audio directly from their smartphones to their Google Home speakers. Fortunately, Tidal supports Google Cast, meaning you can stream high-quality audio and even video content from the Tidal app to your Google Home devices. This enables a simple and effective way to connect Tidal to Google Assistant using the built-in Chromecast feature.

Below is a step-by-step guide on how to make Tidal Google Home integration with Google Cast on mobile and desktop devices.

On Android/iOS Mobile Device:

Step 1. Power on your Google Home speaker and please make sure your mobile device is under the same Wi-Fi network as Google Home. And then launch the Tidal app on your Android or iPhone device.

Step 2. Next, you can start to select and play the Tidal music that you'd like to listen to. At the same time, there will pop up the 'basic media controls' at the bottom of the main screen.

Step 3. Choose this bar to display an extended version of the 'Now Playing' screen. Then you can see there is an icon that looks like a 'tiny speaker' at the bottom-left corner, please hit on it.

Step 4. Here, you can see the 'Google Cast' sub-menu. And all Google Cast devices that are connected to the same Wi-Fi as your phone will show up. You can choose Google Home as the target device to stream Tidal music.

Step 5. Your smartphone connects to Google Home for a while, and then you can cast Tidal to Google Home and take full control of the Tidal music playback using Google Assistant. Or simply use your phone as a remote control.

On Windows or Mac Computer:

Step 1. Connect your computer to the same WiFi network as your Google Home device.

Step 2. Visit the Tidal web player via the Chrome browser on your desktop.

Step 3. Sign in to your Tidal music account and play music.

Step 4. Click on the three-dots icon at the upper-right corner on the Chrome browser's screen.

Step 5. Choose 'Cast, save and share' from the list and click 'Cast...'.

Step 6. Pick up your Google Home speaker, choose 'Cast' under 'Source'.

Step 7. When you choose your speaker, the Tidal music tracks will be cast to Google Home speaker.

View also: How to Stream Tidal to Chromecast

Tips: While you can't use voice commands to search for or play specific Tidal songs, you can still control Tidal playback with basic Google Assistant commands, such as skipping tracks, going back, increasing or decreasing the volume. For example, say 'Hey Google, stop the music', 'Ok Google, set volume to 30%', 'Hey Google, what's playing', and other commands.

Part 4. How to Add Tidal to Google Home via Bluetooth

Another easy way to play Tidal on Google Home is by pairing your Google Home device with your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth. Once connected, you can stream music from the Tidal app to your Google Home speaker directly. This method allows you to enjoy your favorite songs, playlists, and albums from Tidal on any Google Nest speaker with ease.

Note: You need to have the Google Home app installed on your mobile phone. Also, ensure that your Google speaker and your computer or mobile device are connected to the same WiFi network.

Section 1. Enable Pairing Mode on Google Home App

Step 1. Power on your Google Home device and start the Google Home app from your mobile device.

Step 2. Then go to Google Home "Settings" > "Paired Bluetooth devices" and click "Enable Pairing Mode".

Section 2. Play Tidal on Google Home via Bluetooth

On Android/iOS Mobile Phone or Tablet:

Step 1. On your iPhone or Android device, click on the "Settings" > "Bluetooth" > "Turn on" option.

Step 2. Choose and pair Google Home device with your mobile phone via Bluetooth.

On Windows Computer:

Step 1. Head to Settings > Bluetooth & other devices from the left-side panel on Windows 11. Or go to Devices on Windows 10.

Step 2. Ensure the Bluetooth option is enabled and hit 'Add device'.

Step 3. Choose Bluetooth and pick up your Google Home or Google Nest speaker from the list. Then choose Pair.

On Mac Computer:

Step 1. Go to System Preferences, choose Bluetooth and make sure it is on.

Step 2. Under the Nearby Devices section, find your Google Home speaker and click Connect.

Once paired successfully, you can play Tidal music on Google Home from Tidal app or Tidal web player on your mobile or desktop device without difficulty.

View also: How to Play Tidal on Bluetooth

Part 5. FAQs about Tidal Google Home

Q1: What Music Streaming Services Does Google Home Support?

A: Google Home serves several popular music services such as Spotify, Pandora, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Apple Music, Google Podcasts, and YouTube Music.

View also:

How to Play Spotify on Google Home

How to Play Apple Music on Google Home

Q2: Do I Need a Tidal Subscription to Use Tidal Music with Google Home?

A: Yes, you need a Tidal subscription to access its full catalog of music and play it on Google Home via Bluetooth or Google Cast. Also, you can try AudFree Tidal Music Converter to download Tidal music locally so that you can upload Tidal music to YouTube Music and listen to Tidal on Google Home offline without a subscription.

Q3: Can I Use Tidal on Google Home Mini?

A: Yes. If you are a Tidal subscriber, you can use Google Cast to connect your mobile or desktop device to Google Home. Then it's simple to play the Tidal content you want on Google Home Mini speaker.

Q4: Can I Set Tidal as the Default Music Player on My Google Home?

A: No, you can't as Tidal and Google Home haven't integrated. But you can set YouTube Music or Apple Music as the default player to play Tidal music. But before that, you also need to convert and transfer Tidal music to YouTube Music or Apple Music with the help of AudFree Tidal Music Converter.

To make it, follow the steps here:

Step 1. Start the Google Home app from your mobile device and click on Settings.

Step 2. Choose Music under the Services section.

Step 3. Click on the YouTube Music or Apple Music option to set it as the default service.

Step 4. Use AudFree Tidal Converter to convert music for YouTube Music or Apple Music. Then import Tidal music to them.

After that, you can use voice commands to control Tidal music playback from YouTube Music or Apple Music via Google Assistant. For example, say 'Hey Google, stop the music', 'Ok Google, set volume to 30%', 'Hey Google, what's playing', and other commands.

View also:

How to Transfer Tidal Music to Apple Music

How to Set Tidal as Default Music Player

Q5: When Will Google Home Work with Tidal?

A: Until now, there is no official announcement about native Google Home Tidal integration. But you can still use alternative ways like Google Cast, Bluetooth, and more to play Tidal music with Google Home.

Part 6. In Summary

While there is no built-in Tidal Google Home integration yet, there are several ways to play Tidal on Google Home, including Google Cast, or using the professional AudFree Tidal Music Converter. The best method depends on your specific needs and setup.

But it's clear that using AudFree Tidal Converter is suitable for all users among these options. That's because it allows all users to download and convert Tidal tracks to common audio formats, making it possible to add Tidal to Google Home, even without a Tidal subscription. Plus, it supports not only Google Home, but also Homepod and other smart speakers.