How to Connect Tidal to Sonos Online/Offline [Full Guide]

Part 1. How to Connect Tidal to Sonos via Sonos App

Tidal and Sonos have been a priority integration partner for a long time. Besides, Sonos system like the Arc, Five, Era 300 or other modern series support HiFi audio streaming. Now, let's see how to setup Tidal on Sonos to play Tidal music with high quality. Please follow the steps below.

Section 1. How to Add Tidal to Sonos App

For iOS or Android

Step 1. Download and install the Sonos app on your iOS or Android device.

Step 2. Launch the Sonos app and tap "Setup new system" or "Join existing system".

Step 3. The Sonos app will start searching for Sonos devices. In this step, you should finish logging into your Sonos account and pairing a Sonos device successfully.

Step 4. Once done, open "Settings" on the Sonos app and select "Services & Voice".

Step 5. Under "Music & Content", click on "Add a Service" > "Tidal" > "Add to Sonos".

Step 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Tidal. You will need to log in to your Tidal account to link it to your Sonos speaker.

For Mac or Windows PC

Step 1. Go to Sonos' official website to download the latest version of the Sonos app on your Mac or PC.

Step 2. Launch the Sonos app and click "Add Music Services" under the "Select a Music Source" section.

Step 3. Select "Tidal" from the list of available music services.

Step 4. To continue to link Tidal account to Sonos speaker, follow the on-screen instructions.

Section 2. How to Play Tidal on Sonos with Sonos App

Now, you have added Tidal account to the Sonos app and authorized it, then you can browse your Tidal music library within the Sonos app. Later, choose the music you like and play it on your Sonos speaker. You can go to the Now Playing screen in the Sonos app to check the Tidal music streaming quality. It will show FLAC, HiFi, Dolby, Lossless, or else on the screen.

Part 2. How to Stream Tidal to Sonos via Tidal Connect

Besides, Sonos supports Tidal Connect, which is a streaming protocol that allows you to stream high-quality audio from Tidal. It is the most direct way to connect Tidal to Sonos. Let's check how to make it. But before that, please make sure that your Sonos speaker and your mobile device are connected to the same WiFi network.

Step 1. Open the Tidal app and log in to your Tidal account.

Step 2. Select the song or playlist you want to play on Sonos.

Step 3. Tap the "device" icon at the Now Playing screen in the Tidal app.

Step 4. Select the Sonos speaker you want to play the music on.

Step 5. The Tidal music will start playing on your Sonos speaker. And you can control Tidal music playback within the Tidal app.

Part 3. How to Play Tidal on Sonos Offline

The ways above require network connection or the Tidal app for streaming music. What if there is no internet network, or you don't want to use the Tidal app? It is easy. Sonos supports you to add music from your local music library. The upper limit number of tracks is 65,000, which sometimes might be less, depending on how large of the track's metadata. That is to say, you can import and stream local Tidal songs to Sonos music library offline.

However, Tidal tracks can't be downloaded into the local music library for its music copyright protection. So, it is unavoidable to use a third-party music download tool to do that. Thus, AudFree Tidal Music Downloader was born and was made available to remove limitations from Tidal streams and download them into multiple common formats like MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, Lossless, M4A, M4B and so forth. By using the most intelligent technology, this lightweight software with a simple interface can maintain 100% quality of Tidal audio files. Also, all the ID3 tags can be completely saved or be edited in your needs.

How to Convert Tidal for Sonos

Now, let's see how to make Sonos Tidal work offline with simple steps.

Step 1Stream Tidal music to AudFree Tidable

Register an account of AudFree Tidal Music Converter (Or you can use the free trial at first). In the 'Tidal' window and choose tracks or playlists that you prepare to download. Next, tap on the "+" button > the Add to list button. After a few seconds, those songs will be added into AudFree Tidable.

Step 2Customize Tidal output format and other parameters

Click to the "Menu" bar on the upper-right corner of the main page. Then choose "Preferences" > "Conversion" tab. Here, you are free to modify Tidal output formats like bit rate, sample rate and etc. To obtain the best conversion quality, please choose Lossless as the format.

Step 3Download and convert music from Tidal for Sonos

Now, just simply tap the big "Convert" bar at the bottom-right corner in the "Converting" page. Then the program will run at up to 37X faster speed to break loose from Tidal audio and convert them into the format which you set before. The conversion duration will last based on the amount of songs on the waiting list. When it is done, please don't forget to check your unlimited songs by locating your target folder.

How to Add Tidal to Sonos for Offline Playback

If you have downloaded Tidal MQA music to common format using AudFree Tidal Music Downloader, you can easily transfer the converted local Tidal music to Sonos for offline playback.

Step 1. Open the Sonos app on your Windows or Mac computer.

Step 2. Click the "Manage" menu and select "Music Library Settings".

Step 3. Click the "Add" or "+" button to add your converted Tidal music to Sonos.

Step 4. Select the previously converted Tidal files on your computer's folder.

Step 5. Add your converted music to your Sonos device by following the on-screen directions.

Step 6. After transferring, you can browse Tidal music and play them using the Sonos app.

📢 Besides using AudFree Tidal Music Converter to make Tidal Sonos offline, you can also try AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder. It is also a great helper for you to convert Tidal music for Sonos. Not only that, it supports most popular streaming music services like Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Tidal, SoundCloud, etc.

Part 4. How to Fix Tidal Not Working on Sonos

While using Tidal with Sonos, sometimes you may meet some issues. You can check the below. But how to fix these issues? Don't worry, in this part, we'll go over troubleshooting Tidal Sonos issues and make them work once again.

Issue 1: Tidal Won't Connect to Sonos or Show Error Message

Issue 2: Can't Browse or Search for Tidal Music within Sonos App

Issue 3: Certain Tidal Songs in Sonos App Are Greyed Out and Can't Be Played

Issue 4: Tidal Sonos Playback Error/Keep Skipping

Fix 1. Update Sonos System and Tidal App

The first thing you should do is ensure that both your Sonos system and Tidal app are up to date. If there is an update available, follow the prompts to download and install it.

Fix 2. Log Out and Log Back In

If updating your system and app doesn't work, try logging out of Tidal on your Sonos and then logging back in. To do this, open the Sonos app and go to Settings > Services > Tidal > Log Out. Once you've logged out, log back in using your Tidal account information.

Fix 3. Reauthorize Your Tidal Account

You can try to reauthorize your Tidal account within the Sonos app to resolve the issue. Just go to Sonos app's Settings > Services & Voice > Tidal > Reauthorize Account. After that, proceed to log in to your Tidal account again.

Fix 4. Reboot Your Network

Try to disconnect your router and power off your Sonos device. A while later, reconnect the router and connect your Sonos speaker to the network again. Also, move both your Sonos speaker and your router closer.

Fix 5. Remove and Re-Add Tidal Service

Try removing the Tidal service from your Sonos account and then re-adding it. To do this, open the Sonos app and go to Settings > Services > Tidal > Remove from Sonos. Once you've removed the service, go back to Settings > Services > Add a Service > Tidal and follow the prompts to re-add it.

Fix 6. Reset Your Sonos System

If none of the above solutions work, try resetting your Sonos system. This will erase all settings and data from your system, so make sure you have a backup of any important information before proceeding.

Fix 7. Contact Sonos Customer Support

If you've tried all of these solutions and are still having trouble getting Tidal to work on your Sonos, contact Sonos customer support for further assistance. They can help troubleshoot the issue and provide additional solutions if needed.

Fix 8. Use a Third-Party Tool

If you are having issues with the Tidal app, you can use a third-party tool like AudFree Tidal Music Downloader to download Tidal music to MP3 format and play it on Sonos offline.

View also: How to Fix Tidal Not Working

Part 5. FAQs about Tidal on Sonos

Q1: What Quality Is Tidal on Sonos?

A: When playing Tidal on Sonos speakers, you can enjoy HiFi quality, which is CD-quality audio.

Q2: Does Sonos Support Tidal MQA?

A: Sonos doesn't support MQA decode, which means it doesn't unfold lossy ultrasonics that could damage the sound. Therefore, Sonos doesn't support Tidal MQA, but it streams Tidal music in lossless, high-fidelity audio quality, ensuring the best sound experience possible.

Q3: Does Sonos Support Tidal Connect?

A: Modern Sonos speakers like Sonos Arc, One, Roam, Move, Beam, etc. that run on the S2 software platform can work with Tidal Connect. Other Sonos speakers that run on the S1 software don't support this feature.

Q4: Can I Play Tidal Dolby Atmos Music on Sonos?

A: Yes. If you have a Tidal subscription and a Dolby Atmos-compatible Sonos speaker, then you can stream Tidal music on Sonos in Dolby Atmos audio.

View also: Tidal Dolby Atmos

Part 6. In Conclusion

Tidal and Sonos are a perfect match for music lovers who want to enjoy high-quality audio in their homes. In this article, we have discussed how to play Tidal on Sonos online and offline with or without the Tidal app. While streaming Tidal music on Sonos online, there are some errors you may face. In this case, you can follow the solutions above to fix the issue. If not, you can try using AudFree Tidal Music Converter to convert and transfer Tidal music to Sonos for offline playback with high quality and without connecting error.