How to Stream Tidal on Roku Even After Removal [Full Guide]

Part 1. How to Cast Tidal to Roku via Screen Mirroring/AirPlay

As Tidal is no longer on Roku, you can try the quickest way to play Tidal on Roku TV. That is to use the screen mirroring or AirPlay feature on your Android/iOS mobile phone, Windows or Mac computer to make it. Currently, most modern Roku devices support such a feature. Now, let's learn how to do that.

How to Play Tidal on Roku via Screen Mirroring on Android/Windows Device

If you use an Android mobile device or Windows computer, then you can use the Screen Mirror, Smart View, Connect or Cast feature to stream music from Tidal to Roku TV. Here are the steps for you.

Before starting, please confirm that your Android phone or tablet or Windows computer and your Roku device are on the same WiFi network. Besides, on your Roku TV, go to Settings > System > Screen Mirroring and set the mode to Prompt or Always Allow.

On Android:

Step 1. On your Android device, find and enable "Cast" or the Screen Mirroring option on the Android "Notification Panel".

Step 2. Next, select your Roku TV from the list of available devices to start screen mirroring your mobile device to your TV.

Step 3. Launch the Tidal app on your Android device and start playing music. The Tidal songs will be mirrored and played on your Roku-connected TV.

On Windows 10 Computer:

Step 1. Find and open the Action Center section from your computer.

Step 2. Click on the Connect option.

Step 3. Choose your Roku device from the list to start the connection.

Step 4. Open the Tidal app and start playing music.

On Windows 11 Computer:

Step 1. Press Win + K on your computer keyboard to open the Quick Settings section.

Step 2. Tap Connect to a wireless display.

Step 3. Pick up your Roku device from the list and pair it with your computer.

Step 4. Start the Tidal app, play and cast Tidal music to Roku from your computer.

FYI: Roku Screen Mirroring Connection

How to Stream Tidal on Roku TV via AirPlay on iOS/Mac Device

If you are using a Mac computer or an iOS device like iPhone or iPad, then you can use the AirPlay feature to cast Tidal music to Roku TV. Some newer Roku models support the Apple AirPlay feature. Please make sure your Roku TV supports this feature before starting.

Step 1. Connect your Mac/iPhone/iPad and your Roku TV to the same WiFi network.

Step 2. Power on your Roku TV, go to Settings > Apple AirPlay and HomeKit, and then turn on the AirPlay function.

Step 3. Locate the "AirPlay" icon on the "Control Center" on your iOS device or at the top menu bar on your Mac system. Then, switch on this function by simply tapping it.

Step 4. On the list of available devices, choose your Roku device.

Step 5. Go to the Tidal app on your iOS or Mac device, play Tidal songs and you will listen to them on Roku.

FYI: Roku AirPlay Connection

Note: Using Screen Mirroring and AirPlay features to play Tidal music on Roku TV is easy and effective. However, the calls and notifications on your phone will interrupt the music and you won't have a better listening experience. Besides, your mobile device's battery will be drained faster.

Part 2. How to Stream Tidal on Roku via Bluetooth

If your Roku doesn't support screen mirroring or AirPlay feature, then you can cast Tidal to Roku TV via Bluetooth if you have a compatible device. Roku devices like Roku TV, Roku Streambar or Roku Smart SoundBar all support Bluetooth. Now, you can follow these general steps to stream Tidal from your mobile phone or computer to your Roku via Bluetooth.

See also: How to Play Tidal on Bluetooth across Your Devices

Step 1. On your Roku, go to "Settings" > "Remotes & devices" > "Smartphones & tablets".

Step 2. Then, select the "Add a new smartphone or tablet" option.

Step 3. On your smartphone, tablet or desktop device, enable the "Bluetooth" function and select your Roku device from the list of available devices to pair.

Step 4. Next, open the Tidal app, begin to play any music you like and then you are able to listen to Tidal on your Roku.

Note: Though this workaround is easy, streaming audio via Bluetooth is compressed. You won't enjoy Tidal HiFi quality music via this way.

FYI: Roku Bluetooth Connection

Part 3. How to Play Tidal on Roku Offline without Premium via USB Drive

The above ways are simple, however, there are limitations like low audio quality, bad listening experience and so on. If you are an audiophile who wants an uninterrupted and high-fidelity Tidal music playback on Roku, here is the best solution for you. That is to play Tidal music on Roku TV offline via USB drive. This way allows you to listen to Tidal HiFi quality in FLAC format and don't need your phone nearby.

To make it, you also need a specific and well-designed tool named AudFree Tidal Music Converter. That's because Tidal music downloads are protected and can't be transferred to other devices directly. Luckily, this all-in-one software can help you download music, playlists, and albums from Tidal without protection. It supports converting Tidal songs to MP3, FLAC, WAV or other Roku-compatible audio files in high quality. It works at 37X faster speed when converting Tidal songs with ID3 tags preserved.

With the support of AudFree, you can download Tidal music as local files on your computer. Then transfer these local Tidal audio files to Roku TV via a USB drive.

How to Convert Tidal Music for Roku

The following is a complete guide on how to convert HiFi and Master music from Tidal for Roku. First, please tap the 'download' button to download and install the AudFree Tidal Music Converter on your PC.

Step 1Add Tidal Master songs to AudFree Tidal Converter

To add Tidal music that you'd like to stream on Roku, you just need to locate Tidal music on tool's built-in Tidal web player window and click the '+' button. Then simply press the 'Add to list' button to load it.

Step 2Customize Tidal output settings for Roku TV

Roku officially supports a wide variety of audio formats, including AAC, MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A and M4B. You can click the top 'menu' tab on Windows. Or choose 'AudFree Tidal Music Converter' from Apple's menu on Mac. Then, select 'Preferences' > 'Conversion'. To save the best quality of Tidal master quality, we advise you to set the output format as FLAC.

Roku supporting formats	AAC/MP3/WAV/AIFF/FLAC/ALAC/Dolby Audio/DTS
AudFree supporting formats	AIFF/MP3/WAV/FLAC/M4A/M4B/Lossless

View also:

How to Convert Tidal to FLAC

Tidal HiFi vs Tidal Master

Step 3Download and convert Tidal music for Roku

Please simply press the 'Convert' button of the 'Converting' window after all settings are set. It will start to download and convert Tidal music to the target output folder. You can locate them by clicking the 'Converted' icon > 'Open Folder'. After that, please insert your USB drive into your computer and transfer Tidal songs to USB drive via copying & pasting action.

How to Listen to Tidal on Roku TV Offline via USB Drive

Step 1. Unplug your USB drive from your computer and then insert it into your Roku TV.

Step 2. Simply open Roku 'Media Player' > 'Media Type Selection' and click the 'Audio' button to access audio files.

Step 3. Next, you can choose your USB device from the menu. Then, locate local Tidal files and select 'OK' or 'Play' to play on Roku offline without Tidal subscription.

✨ Tips: You can use your Roku remote to control the playback like Play, Pause, etc.

Note: You may need to purchase the full version of the AudFree Tidal Converter to unlock the conversion time limitation. Otherwise, you will get the 30-second song of each track.

Part 4. Compare Three Methods to Play Tidal on Roku

From the above, you got three ways to stream Tidal songs on Roku TV. But which one to choose? Now, you can check out the comparison table below to help you decide.

Features/Methods	Via Screen Mirroring	Via Bluetooth	Via USB Drive
Streaming Quality	Good (WiFi dependent)	Compressed	Lossless
Ease of Use	Easy	Easy	Medium
Needed Phone?	✔	✔	❌
Interruptions?	✔ (Calls/Notifications)	✔ (Calls/Notifications)	❌
Needed Network	✔	✔	❌
Convenience	Medium	High	High
Stability	Medium	Medium	High and forever
Pros	1. Visual Tidal interface on Roku TV; 2. No extra program needed; 3. Works with almost all Roku devices	1. Easy and fast connection; 2. Reliable connection	1. Lossless Tidal streaming audio quality; 2. No interruptions; 3. Won't drain your phone battery; 4. Tidal music is permanent
Cons	1. Drain phone battery; 2. Get interruptions from phone calls or notifications; 3. Playback may not be stable with a weak internet network	1. Compressed audio quality; 2. Phone or desktop device needs to be close to Roku; 3. Only works with some Roku device	1. Need a paid software; 2. Need to download Tidal music to USB drive first; 3. Need to update your library with new music manually

Part 5. FAQs about Tidal on Roku

Q1: Why Is Tidal No Longer on Roku?

A: Tidal was not on Roku due to it wants to focus on higher quality audio streaming, while Roku hardware does not support the codecs Tidal desires to use.

Q2: When Will Tidal Come Back to Roku?

A: Not sure. Up to now, there have been no official announcements from Tidal and Roku for the cooperation. So, if you want to play Tidal on Roku TV, you can use Bluetooth, AirPlay, Screen Mirroring or USB drive to make it.

Q3: Does Screen Mirroring Affect Tidal Streaming Audio Quality on Roku?

A: Yes. When using screen mirroring, the audio is routed from your phone or computer to your Roku device, which causes a reduction in audio quality.

Q4: Does Roku Support Tidal Connect?

A: No. As there is no Tidal app for Roku, Roku doesn't support Tidal Connect.

Q5: Can I Listen to Tidal Master or HiFi Quality on Roku?

A: Yes. You can listen to Tidal Master or HiFi quality on Roku TV via USB drive with the help of AudFree Tidal Music Converter. This tool can download Tidal music with high quality for playing on Roku.

Q6: Does Roku Support Tidal Dolby Atmos Music?

A: No. Roku doesn't support Tidal Dolby Atmos music as Tidal app has been removed from the Roku system.

Q7: Why Is Screen Mirroring Not Working or Stuttering While Casting Tidal to Roku and How to Fix It?

A: First, make sure that both your mobile or desktop device and Roku device are connected to the same WiFi network. Also, please move your device closer to your wireless router. Besides, you can try to restart both your device and update your device's software system.

Part 6. Bottom Line

Here, we show 3 effective ways to deal with how to get Tidal on Roku TV. Now, you can not only listen to Tidal HiFi but also Tidal Master on Roku TV. Using device's casting feature and Bluetooth feature to do that is easy, but with limitations. So, the last method is recommended. Whether you are using which Roku device, it works well to play Tidal audio on Roku via USB drive without Premium with the help of AudFree Tidal Music Converter.