3 Ways to Get Samsung TV Tidal Working [2024 Updated]

By Miley Swift Updated on 2024-07-25 / Update for Tidal Tips

Q: "Tidal stops support for Samsung TVs. This is a shame. I use it all the time. Can you give me some advice to continue playing Tidal music on Samsung TV?"

Thanks to the integration of Tidal and Samsung, users can easily got Tidal to play on Samsung Smart TVs before. However, recently, Tidal ended support for Samsung TVs. It is a piece of astonishing news for Samsung TV-Tidal users.

"How to play Tidal on Samsung TVs now without Samsung TV Tidal integration?" This should be at the forefront of everyone's mind. Read on to learn how to do this.

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Part 1. Can You Play Tidal on Samsung TV

From 8th July 2024, users of Samsung TVs won't be able to get and use Tidal on their smart TVs. It is a confusing situation that Tidal recently ended a number of TV partnerships. Some people on Reddit discuss if Tidal will launch a new TV app. Nothing is proven but we can make a wish.

FYI: Tidal is ending support for Samsung TVs

If you used the Samsung TV Tidal app to play Tidal on Samsung TV before, now you have to find a new method. In the following parts, we will show you how to make Tidal Samsung TV work together in 3 ways. You are invited to have a look. The ways include using AudFree Tidal Music Converter to save Tidal audio to USB drives, enabling AirPlay 2 or Chromecast, and using an external audio system. Keep reading.

Part 2. How to Play Tidal on Samsung TV via a USB Drive

Even though you can get 3 methods to stream Tidal on Samsung TVs, we highly recommend you use this one. It is to download Tidal songs as local audio files and transfer them to a USB flash drive. Then insert the USB drive into your smart TV's USB port and start playing.

In this way, AudFree Tidal Music Downloader is the necessary tool. It allows you to download songs from Tidal for Samsung TVs. The downloaded songs are 100% lossless and will be stored as your local audio files without copyright limits. This AudFree music converter offers 6 output formats for Tidal audio. They are MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, M4B, and M4A. This way, you can move the downloads to any formats-supported device including Samsung TVs. Therefore, you are able to enjoy your favorite Tidal songs offline without the Tidal app and account.

AudFree Tidal Music Converter

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Please first install this AudFree Tidal Downloader by clicking the 'Download' button above. Double-click the installed software to open. Then we will show you how to use it to download Tidal music locally for Samsung Smart TV.

Step 1Load Tidal songs to AudFree Tidal converter
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To add Tidal songs that you'd like to listen to on a Samsung Smart TV, simply drag and drop them from the Tidal app into the AudFree software. Alternatively, you can 'right-click' on the song and choose 'Share' > 'Copy Song Link'. Then paste the copied link into the address box of the AudFree Tidal Converter. Next, click on '+' to load the songs.
Step 2Adjust Tidal output audio parameters for Samsung TV
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Samsung Smart TV supports audio files in MP3 and AAC format. In this case, please choose the output audio format of Tidal songs to MP3 or AAC. Just click the top-right 'menu' bar to choose 'Preferences' > 'Convert' to launch the setting window. After that, you can customize the output format as AAC or MP3 and do some other customization as you want.
See also: How to Convert Tidal Music to AAC
Step 3Download and convert Tidal for Samsung TV
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When all settings are done, please click the 'Convert' button at the bottom-right corner of the main interface. And the AudFree Tidal Music Converter will download Tidal songs at a 5X faster speed. Wait for a moment, you can get Samsung TV-supported Tidal files stored on your computer. You can find them by searching for your local folder or clicking the 'Converted' icon of the AudFree software.
Step 4Play Tidal on Samsung TV via a USB Drive
Now, you can sync downloaded songs from Tidal to a USB drive via the copying & pasting action. It's the same as transferring local songs to your USB flash drive. Then follow the steps below to get Tidal Samsung Smart TV to work offline.
  • Plug your USB drive into the USB port of your Samsung Smart TV.
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  • On your TV remote, press the 'Home' option, there is a 'Source' button, please click it to choose 'USB Device'.
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  • Select the Tidal music files you'd like to play on Samsung TV. Hit on the 'Enter' button, and the control panel will show up for you to control the Tidal playback.

Part 3. How to Make Tidal Connect Samsung TV via AirPlay 2 / Chromecast

If you use Tidal on your mobile phones or tablets, you can use the AirPlay 2 (iOS) or Chromecast (Android) function of the devices. Although you can make Tidal connect Samsung TVs, a Tidal plan is always needed.

3.1 Using Chromecast

Step 1. Ensure your Chromecast is connected to your TV and set up properly. Connect your smartphone and Chromecast to the same Wi-Fi network.

Step 2. Open the Tidal app on your Android or iOS device.

Step 3. Tap the 'Cast' icon in the Tidal app. Select your Chromecast device from the list.

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Step 4. Once connected, play the desired music from the Tidal app on your phone and it will stream to your TV.

See also: How to Stream Tidal to Chromecast

3.2 Using AirPlay

Step 1. Ensure your Samsung TV has a AirPlay 2 function. Most Samsung TVs from 2018 onwards support AirPlay 2.

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FYR: How to change the AirPlay settings on your Samsung TV

Step 2. Ensure your iOS device and Samsung TV are on the same Wi-Fi network.

Step 3. Open the Tidal app on your iOS device. Start playing music in the Tidal app.

See also: Top 20 Best HiFi Songs on Tidal

Step 4. Tap the 'AirPlay' icon and select your Samsung TV from the list. The music will stream to your TV.

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Part 4. How to Stream Tidal on Samsung TV via External Audio System

Besides the two ways above, there is another way to show how to play Tidal on Samsung TV.

Step 1. Ensure your external audio system that supports Tidal is connected to your TV. You can use HDMI, Optical, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to connect.

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See also: Best Tidal Streamers for HiFi

Step 2. Go to 'Settings' > 'Sound' > 'Sound Output' on your TV and select the audio system from the list of devices.

FYR: How to Connect External Devices on Samsung TV

Step 3. Then, open and play Tidal music on the external audio system. The audio will be output through your TV.

See also: How to Play Tidal on Samsung Soundbar

Part 5. How to Get Tidal on Samsung TV via the Tidal App

"Is there still a Tidal Samsung TV app?" No. Tidal not working on Samsung Smart TVs anymore. Just in case Tidal works with Samsung TVs again, we'll still show the exact steps.

To make Tidal work for Samsung TV, there are two steps you need to do. You will need to install the Tidal app on your TV and then link with your Tidal account.

Note: Your Samsung Smart TV should be a 2017 model or newer.

5.1 Download the Tidal App on Samsung TV

Step 1. Power your Samsung TV and navigate to 'Samsung Apps' from your TV's home screen.

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Step 2. Search for 'TIDAL' on the Samsung Apps. Then, please click it to download and install it.

5.2 Link Samsung TV with Tidal Account

Step 1. Navigate to link.tidal.com on your mobile device, computer, or similar.

Step 2. Log in to your Tidal account details. If you don't have an existing account, please create a new one and start with the Tidal free trial.

Step 3. Enter the code displayed on your Samsung TV. This will let you connect Tidal with Samsung TV.

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Step 4. Once you link your Tidal account to your TV, you can start streaming Tidal music on Samsung Smart TV.

Part 6. FAQs about Tidal Samsung TV

Q1: Can I Add Any App to My Samsung Smart TV?

A: You can only add apps available in the App Store to your Samsung TV. You can access to streaming music platforms including Spotify, Pandora, and so on. You can also install video streaming services including Hulu, Netflix, Vudu, and so on.

Q2: Is Tidal Available on Samsung TV?

A: No. There is no official Tidal - Samsung TV integration now.

Q3: What Is Tidal Samsung TV App Quality?

A: Tidal streams to Samsung Smart TVs at 320kbps before but now Tidal doesn't work with Samsung TV.

Q4: Why Is My Tidal Not Working on Samsung TV?

A: That is because Tidal ended the cooperation with Samsung TV. However, you can use AudFree Tidal Music Converter to help play Tidal music on your TV. It doesn't need to install the Tidal app on your TV so there is no Tidal Samsung TV not working issue.

Q5: Can I Watch Videos on Tidal on My Samsung TV?

A: Maybe you can do so by using a cast function from your phone.

Part 7. In Conclusion

Today we have shown you how to get Samsung TV Tidal to work in 3 working ways. The best way to listen to Tidal on Samsung Smart TV is to use AudFree Tidal Music Converter. You can use it to convert Tidal music to Samsung TV-supported audio files. Then you can connect Tidal to Samsung TV via a USB drive. You will be able to directly enjoy Tidal music offline on your TV without a Premium Tidal subscription and the Tidal app.

Miley Swift

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Miley Swift is a professional content creator in the field of music entertainment and tech. Passionate about Tidal streaming technology, she is adept in offering and updating relevant tech skills and tools of Tidal music.