4 Ways to Play Tidal on Vizio Smart TV

Part 1. How to Stream Tidal to Vizio TV via Wireless Ways

For users who have a reliable WiFi connection and a modern Vizio TV (2016 model or newer), wireless streaming is the fastest way to play Tidal on Vizio Smart TV.

Way 1. How to Play Tidal on Vizio TV via the Native Vizio SmartCast App

Step 1. Power on your Vizio TV and click the 'V' (or Home) button on your remote to launch the SmartCast interface.

Step 2. Go to the Apps section to search for the Tidal app. Once found, please open the Tidal app on your TV.

Step 3. Now, you can log in to your Tidal account or create a new one. Choose your favorite Tidal content, and it will be playing on your Vizio TV.

Way 2. How to Play Tidal on Vizio TV via Tidal Connect/Chromecast

Tidal Connect can stream music from the cloud to your TV. So, it supports higher audio quality (up to HiRes FLAC, depending on your Vizio model's specs) without draining your phone battery.

Step 1. Make sure that your mobile device and Vizio TV are connected to the same WiFi network.

Step 2. Launch the Tidal app on your mobile device and play a song.

Step 3. Click the Now Playing bar and tap the Device or Cast icon.

Step 4. Select your Vizio Smart TV from the list. Then the TV will automatically switch modes and start streaming Tidal music.

Way 3. How to Stream Tidal on Vizio Smart TV via AirPlay (For iOS Users)

For iOS users, using AirPlay 2 is the most convenient way to cast Tidal to Vizio TV. It can mirror the audio directly from your iPhone or Mac to the TV. But it may not fully support HiRest FLAC.

Step 1. Open the Tidal app on your Apple device and start playing music.

Step 2. Click the AirPlay icon on the Now Playing screen.

Step 3. Choose your Vizio TV from the list.

Step 4. If you see a 4-digit code display on your TV screen, enter it on your iPhone to pair the devices.

After that, the Tidal music will be streamed to your Vizio TV.

Part 2. How to Play Tidal on Vizio Smart TV via USB Drive

Streaming Tidal music to Vizio TV wirelessly is convenient, but it relies on a constant internet connection. If your WiFi buffers, your music will stop. What's more, streaming Tidal HiRes FLAC wirelessly requires massive bandwidth that can cause stuttering.

Here, we will introduce another effective way to you. That is to play Tidal on Vizio Smart TV offline from a USB flash drive via the USB port. It's well-known that almost all Vizio TVs feature a USB port to be compatible with USB stick formatted in either FAT or FAT32. Now, we just need to convert Tidal music to Vizio-supported formats, including MP3, FLAC, etc, as Tidal music is encrypted.

AudFree Tidal Music Downloader is here to help users to convert Tidal music to MP3 without touching the original audio files. Apart from the MP3 format, it's able to export Tidal songs to lossless FLAC (up to 24-bit), WAV, AIFF, M4A, and M4B as local audio files.

With the assistance of this tool, you can download Tidal playlists to USB flash drive. After the conversion, you can add Tidal to Vizio Smart TV for playback.

How to Convert Tidal Music for Adding to Vizio Smart TV

Step 1. Load Tidal music that you'd like to play on Vizio

To import Tidal songs to AudFree Tidal Music Converter, please launch this tool. And then find the Tidal songs you'd like to enjoy on Vizio Smart TV. Click the '+' > 'Add to list' button to load them.

Step 2. Customize Tidal output parameters for Vizio TV

Vizio Smart TV is compatible with MP3, FLAC, etc. While AudFree Tidal Music Converter can convert Tidal to MP3, FLAC, M4A, and other common formats. So, you can choose the compatible one for playing Tidal music on Vizio TV. For modern SmartCast TVs, choose FLAC for best quality. For older Vizio TVs, choose MP3 for best compatibility. By the way, it's also recommended to customize other audio parameters for better playback.

Step 3. Download and convert Tidal music for Vizio TV

Please insert the USB drive into your computer, and click the 'Output Directory' section to set the destination folder as your USB stick. Press the 'Convert' button at the bottom-right corner to start the downloading process. It will download and convert Tidal music to MP3 320kbps and save them to USB flash drive at 37X speed.

How to Play Tidal on Vizio Smart TV via USB Port

It's easy to add converted Tidal music to Vizio Smart TV. For the newbie, you can refer to the following tutorial step by step.

Step 1. Unplug the USB flash drive and insert it into the USB port of your Vizio TV.

Step 2. It will pop up an auto-detect window. Please select the 'Browse' option, and choose the 'Media Player' or 'Multimedia' application. Click the 'OK' to confirm it.

Step 3. Choose the 'USB' > 'Music' option to locate Tidal music. Please play a Tidal song on Vizio Smart TV.

Part 3. Compare Ways to Play Tidal on Vizio TV

Which method is better to stream Tidal music on Vizio TV? Here is the quick comparison to help you make a decision.

Feature	Wireless Streaming (App/Cast)	USB Playback
Stability	Medium (Depends on WiFi speed)	Highest (Works offline)
Audio Quality	Variable	Lossless (Original quality)
Convenience	Instant	Setup required (Download & transfer)
App Requirements	Vizio SmartCast System	❌ (Works on legacy & new TVs)
Ownership	Rented (Lost if Tidal subscription ends)	Owned (Keep files forever)
Offline Play?	❌	✅
Works on Old TVs?	❌	✅
Best For...	Casual listening	Audiophiles & weak WiFi areas

Part 4. Troubleshooting Tidal Vizio TV Common Issues

While using Tidal with Vizio TV, there are some common issues that you may encounter, like Tidal not working on Vizio Smart TV, etc. Now, check the issues and fixes below.

Issue 1: 'I Can't Find the Tidal App on My Vizio TV'

This may be caused by the older Vizio TV model you use (Pre-2016 VIA series) or the app catalog is outdated.

Fix: You can go to Vizio TV Menu > System > Reset & Admin > Soft Power Cycle. Or, you can use the USB drive method to play Tidal on Vizio TV's older models.

Issue 2: Tidal Connect Isn't Finding My Vizio TV

Maybe both your devices are on different networks.

Fix: Make sure your phone isn't on 5G or 4G data. Both the TV and phone must be on the exact same WiFi network (both on 2.4GHz or both on 5GHz).

Issue 3: Tidal Music Keeps Buffering or Stopping on Vizio TV

Streaming HiRes FLAC from Tidal to Vizio TV requires massive data. Vizio TVs often have weaker WiFi antennas than phones.

Fix: Try to lower the streaming quality in the Tidal app's settings from Max to High. Or, use the USB method to avoid network lag issue entirely.

Part 5. In Conclusion

Here are the methods for you to play Tidal songs on Vizio TV. For daily listening, using Tidal Connect, Chromecast, native Tidal Vizio TV app or AirPlay provides a modern experience that supports high-quality streaming. However, for true collectors who want to preserve the HiRes FLAC experience without worrying about WiFi dropouts or app crashes, AudFree Tidal Music Converter is the essential tool. It can help keep Tidal high-fidelity Tidal music permanently and listen to Tidal music on Vizio TV offline without using network connection and Tidal app.