Quick Answer: Now, newer devices like Hidizs AP80 Pro Max allow users to stream Tidal music with the built-in app directly. However, older devices like Hidizs AP80, AP80 Pro, and AP80 Pro X don't have the official Tidal app. Luckily, you can play Tidal on Hidizs players via Bluetooth or via SD card for offline playback.
Tidal is characterized by providing high-resolution quality for audiophiles and music enthusiasts. It partners with multiple HiFi music players and speakers, including Hidizs Player, a digital-to-analogue converter (also called DAC) with a step counter. In this post, we will show you how to play Tidal on Hidizs players online and offline. Please look no further than this article.
Part 1. Does Tidal Work with Hidizs Player?
Yes, but only if you have an AP80 Pro Max that you can stream Tidal music directly. Other Hidizs Player do not support Wi-Fi, which means you cannot install any third-party apps on it including the Tidal app. So, you need to use Bluetooth or play music via local files.
As for local files, those Hidizs devices support playing a variety of formats, embracing MP3, FLAC, WAV, WMA, ALAC, DSD, etc. Besides, all of those portable speakers are equipped with a touchscreen display, a powerful amplifier, and Bluetooth connectivity, which can be expanded with a micro-SD card. This way, you can regard this music player as a Bluetooth receiver and immerse in the high-resolution spatial sound of Tidal music via Bluetooth on your smartphone. Or, you can download Tidal music as local files and transfer them to this player via an SD card.
Comparison of Methods to Play Tidal on Hidizs Players
| Feature | Via Tidal App | Via Bluetooth | Via SD Card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Quality | Excellent (HiRes FLAC) | Mac/Windows/Linux | Online |
| Ease of Use | Easy | Easy | Medium |
| Offline Support | ✅ (within the Tidal app) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Portability | Works directly on AP80 Pro Max only | Need to carry the player and connect a smartphone | Playback anytime and anywhere |
| Best For | AP80 Pro Max users | Users who want a quick setup | Any Hidizs player users who want permanent local and offline playback, more compatibility |
For AP80 Pro Max users, the easiest method is to use the Tidal app directly to listen to music on your device.
For AP80, AP80 Pro, and AP80 Pro X users, using Bluetooth is convenient.
For audiophiles who want more flexibility on any Hidizs players, downloading Tidal songs for local playback via microSD card is your best choice, as it allows you to enjoy music without internet connection or the Tidal app.
Part 2. How to Stream Tidal on Hidizs AP80 Pro Max Player via Tidal App Directly
If you have an AP80 Pro Max, you can use the Tidal app to play Tidal music on your player directly as this latest player supports WiFi connection.
Step 1. Ensure your Hidizs AP80 Pro Max player is connected to a stable and reliable WiFi network.
Step 2. Open the Tidal app on your player. You can also update it to the latest version for the best compatibility if available.
Step 3. Log in to your Tidal account in the Tidal app.
Step 4. Now, you can browse your Tidal music library and play Tidal music on your Hidizs player directly in HiRes FLAC quality.
Besides, you can download Tidal music for offline playback on your Hidizs player. But you can only play the music within the Tidal app only.
Part 3. How to Use Tidal on Hidizs AP80 Player via Bluetooth
Different from Hiby R3 Pro, you cannot access a Tidal app on Hidizs AP80, AP80 Pro and AP80 Pro X. But these Hidizs players support Bluetooth 4.0. So, you can use Bluetooth to stream Tidal music to Hidizs player from your smartphone or tablet. In this part, we will take Hidizs AP80 for example. Please make sure you are a Tidal subscriber and then follow the step-by-step instruction.
Step 1. Turn on Bluetooth on your mobile or other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
Step 2. Swipe up the lock screen of the player to open the home screen and click on the Bluetooth icon. Proceed to put this high-resolution player into Bluetooth mode.
Step 3. On your phone or other devices, choose Hidizs AP80 from the available device list and complete pairing.
Step 4. On your phone or other Bluetooth-supported devices, play music on the Tidal app. Then the Tidal audio will be transmitted wirelessly to your Hidizs AP80. You can then listen to Tidal music on Hidizs AP80 through your headphones or speakers.
Please make sure that your smartphone or other Bluetooth-enabled device is within range of your Hidizs AP80. Also, keep your Hidizs AP80 charged and turned on before attempting to pair it with your device. You can twist the volume wheel on its right side to control the volume. To enhance the audio quality of Tidal, you can plug one end of the Hidizs Sonata DAC Cable or 3S into the relevant slot and the other end into your headphones.
Part 4. How to Play Tidal on Hidizs Players Offline (Best for All Models)
As described above, you can listen to Tidal on Hidizs player directly if you have an AP80 Pro Max device. Also, you can enjoy Tidal downloads within the Tidal app. For users who have an older Hidizs player, you can use Bluetooth to stream music. But it may reduce the audio quality.
For users who want more flexible listening experience and high-resolution quality, it is feasible to use a third-party tool to download Tidal music to Hidizs-supported format files and import the Tidal downloads to Hidizs AP80 or other players via an SD card.
When it comes to this, AudFree Tidal Music Downloader should be given priority. It is designed professionally for all Tidal users. It empowers you to download and convert Tidal HiRes music to local files in MP3, FLAC, WAV, and other Hidizs-compatible formats and keep forever.
By adopting expert conversion technology, this converter won't damage the original quality of Tidal music and will preserve the full ID3 tags. In other words, it facilitates you to listen to Tidal music on Hidizs and any other devices you have offline with lossless audio quality and in original metadata. Also, you can play Tidal music on all devices and players without paying for Tidal.
AudFree Tidal Music Downloader
- Losslessly download playlists from Tidal offline without plans at 37X conversion speed
- Convert Tidal to FLAC/Lossless/WAV/AIFF/MP3/M4A/M4B in batches
- Support playing Tidal Music on Hidizs Players and other devices
- Retain the original ID3 tags and lossless audio quality
AudFree Tidal Music Converter is available on both Mac and PC. Here is a user guide about using AudFree Tidal Music Converter to download music from Tidal as local files in the format that is available to Hidizs Players. Here, we will cite Hidizs AP80 as a case.
- Step 1. Add Tidal Tracks to AudFree Tidal Music Converter
- After installing the converter on your computer, please open it and sign in to your Tidal account. Then find the Tidal songs, playlists, podcasts, and even audiobooks, click '+' > 'Add to list' to import Tidal music into this Tidal downloader.
- Step 2. Select Output Settings as Hidizs AP80-Enabled Formats
-
To play Tidal music on the smart players successfully, we need to choose a compatible format, for example, choose to convert Tidal music to MP3, WAV, FLAC, etc. To make it, please go to the upper-right toolbar which looks like three horizontal lines on the converting software. From the pull-down list, select 'Preferences' and then the 'Conversion' section, in which you can customize the output formats, bit rate, sample rate, and other parameters to create lossless audio.
- Step 3. Export and Transfer Tidal Playlists Locally to Play on Hidizs
-
To kick off the conversion process, please hit the lower-right 'Convert' button of 'Converting'. Subsequently, this powerful gadget will output Tidal tracks in the selected format you choose before at 37X fast speed and save them to your computer hard drive. Afterward, you can transfer the Tidal downloads to an SD card. Then plug the card into your Hidizs AP80 to enjoy the Tidal songs offline forever.
What's more, you can use AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder to download Tidal music for Hidizs players. In addition, as an all-in-one tool, you can use it to download music from Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, SoundCloud, Deezer, Qobuz, Pandora and so on.
Part 5. FAQs about Tidal on Hidizs Player
Why Does Tidal Audio Stutter on Hidizs Player?
Stuttering during Bluetooth streaming of Tidal is usually caused by wireless interference or the use of high-bandwidth codecs, such as LDAC, at excessive distances. Please try reducing the distance between your Hidizs player and mobile devices or switching to a more stable codec, such as aptX.
Why Are My Transferred Tidal Songs Not Showing Up?
Hidizs players do not automatically refresh the music library when new files are added. You must go to the player Settings and manually select 'Update Database' to force a scan for new tracks.
Why Can't Hidizs Read My microSD Card?
The memory card may be using an incompatible file system format (such as NTFS). Please use a computer or the player's system settings to format the microSD card to FAT32 or exFAT.
How to Fix Tidal Hidizs Bluetooth Won't Pair?
Please restart your mobile device and the Hidizs player, delete the pairing record for the device from your phone's Bluetooth menu, and then restart the pairing process.
How to Fix Tidal Hidizs No Sound?
Please ensure the headphone plug is fully inserted until you hear a distinct 'click'. Additionally, check the settings to confirm that the audio output is set to 'Phone Out (PO)' rather than 'Line Out (LO)', as volume control is disabled in 'Line Out' mode.
Part 6. Summary
In this article, we have introduced three workarounds to play Tidal on Hidizs AP80 and other models.
For AP80 Pro Max owners, just use the Tidal app directly to enjoy music.
For casual listeners, you can stream Tidal music to Hidizs older models like AP80, AP80 Pro, and AP80 Pro X via Bluetooth.
For audiophiles who want offline playback, AudFree Tidal Music Converter can satisfy almost all your needs. This tool contributes to getting Tidal for free, converting Tidal music to common files and playing Tidal music on all Hidizs Players forever without restrictions.
Staff Editor
