How to Use Tidal in Tesla Model 3/Y [Full Guide]

Part 1. Overview of Tidal Tesla Integration

What Is Tidal Tesla?

In November 2021, Tesla introduced the Tidal app for its in-car entertainment system, allowing users to stream Tidal music seamlessly in selected Tesla models like Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model X and Model S with a paid subscription. After logging in with your Tidal account on Tesla's main menu, you can access Tidal content with minimal effort. This certainly enhances your Tesla driving experience with high-quality sound.

⭐ FYI: Tidal Tesla Integration

Advantages of Using Tidal on Tesla

With Tesla Tidal integration, you can enjoy some features as below:

✅ High-Quality Audio Experience: Tidal is known for its high-fidelity sound quality. It focuses on its HiRes FLAC and Dolby Atmos features now. The Tidal Tesla integration ensures an exceptional listening experience through Tesla's advanced audio system.

✅ Seamless Integration with In-Car Audio System: Tidal is seamlessly integrated with Tesla's in-car audio system, allowing for easy control and optimal sound performance.

✅ Ease of Use with Touchscreen and Voice Control: It is convenient and safe to control music using Tesla's large touchscreen display or voice commands while driving. You can also scan the QR code on Tesla's screen to log in to your Tidal account.

✅ Smooth Music Playback Experience: The combination of Tidal's high-quality streaming and Tesla's robust connectivity ensures smooth, uninterrupted music playback.

✅ Offline Playback: You can download Tidal songs, playlists, or albums to your Tesla's internal storage. In this case, you can listen to Tidal music offline.

Part 2. How to Use Tidal in Tesla with Tidal Plans

If you are already a Tidal subscriber, in this section, we will show you how to use Tidal on Tesla with Tidal subscriptions. Yet, if you are a new Tidal user, please get a Tidal free trial first. It offers a free chance for you to experience Tidal premium features.

To use Tidal on Tesla, please make sure that you have the following preparations:

1. A valid Tidal subscription: You need to use your active Tidal subscription account to get Tidal app on Tesla and access Tidal's catalog.

2. A Compatible Tesla Model: Make sure that you have the compatible Tesla model to use Tidal.

3. Internet connection: Ensure that your Tesla is connected to WiFi or have Premium Connectivity to play Tidal music as well as download Tidal music for offline playback.

4. Latest Tesla Tidal App: Please ensure that your Tesla software is updated to the latest version to use with Tidal app.

2.1 How to Log in to Tidal on Tesla

Step 1. Connect your Tesla to a WiFi network. Please tap 'Controls' > 'WiFi' icon to pick up and connect to an available WiFi network. If your Tesla is areadly connected with WiFi, you can skip this step.

Step 2. Make sure your Tesla's software is updated to the latest version to access the newest features and apps of Tidal. Otherwise, please tap 'Software' > 'Software Update' to update your Tesla software.

Step 3. Now, click on the 'car' icon at the bottom of your Tesla touchscreen display. Then navigate to the 'Media' section, tap the built-in 'Tidal' app and then you will get a QR code.

Step 4. Scan the QR code with your phone and log in to your Tidal premium account.

Step 5. After signing in with the account, you can access Tidal's interface.

2.2 How to Play and Download Tidal Music on Tesla

Step 1. Open the Tidal Tesla app on your Tesla's touchscreen.

Step 2. You can now browse the Tidal songs, playlists and albums you like and start listening.

Step 3. To download a playlist/album, go to 'My Collection' and then find the music you want to download.

Step 4. Tap on the 'Download (down arrow)' icon of the collection to download HiRes music from Tidal. You can download over WiFi or via Tesla Premium Connectivity.

Step 5. At last, click on the 'Downloaded' button to find and play Tidal songs offline on Tesla. Note that you must have a Tesla Premium Connectivity subscription to listen to downloaded Tidal music offline.

Some users from Tesla's community have said that they are only allowed to download a very limited number of Tidal tracks on their cars. This is because the Tesla Tidal download storage is limited. The downloaded Tidal files will be saved on the car's internal storage (MCU Media Control Unit), not on a USB hard drive or external device. Once your Tesla's storage is full, the download process will be suspended. Some users have also shared their experience with the Tidal Tesla quality, so you can take a look.

⭐ FYR: Tesla Motors Club: Tidal app download in car - what quality?

Part 3. How to Stream Tidal to Tesla through Bluetooth

For users who don't have the native Tidal app and want the shuffle feature to play Tidal music on Tesla, you can use the Bluetooth method to play Tidal from your phone to your car.

Step 1. Power on your mobile phone and enable the Bluetooth feature.

Step 2. On your Tesla's touchscreen, choose 'Controls' > 'Bluetooth' and choose 'Add New Device'. Then tap 'Start Search'.

Step 3. On your car's screen, choose your phone from the list and touch 'Connect'.

Step 4. Then you will get a number shown on your phone and the Tesla's display. You need to make sure these numbers match and confirm the pairing.

Once connected, your phone will be shown under 'Controls' > 'Bluetooth' > 'Paired Devices' on your car's screen. After that, you can open the Tidal app on your phone to start to stream Tidal music from your phone to your Tesla.

Part 4. How to Play Tidal on Tesla Offline via USB Drive

Apart from using the Tidal for Tesla app or Bluetooth method, you can also play Tidal music on Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y or other models via a USB flash drive. In this way, you don't always need a Tidal subscription or a Tidal app as well as network connection because you can get local Tidal music downloads. You just need to get Tidal music as Tesla-supported audio formats such as MP3, FLAC, AAC, WAV, M4A and OGG. To do it, just draw support from AudFree Tidal Music Converter.

How to Convert and Download Tidal Music for Tesla

Please download and install the AudFree Tidal Music Converter on your computer. Then follow the guide below to download Tidal music to Tesla-supported local files.

Step 1. Set output profile for Tidal music on Tesla

Open the AudFree Tidal Music Converter, then select the 'Preferences' option after hitting the 'Menu' option on the screen. By selecting the 'Conversion' option, you can customize the output profiles for your Tesla. You can reset output audio formats like MP3, FLAC, etc. Also, you can change output bit rate, sample rate, etc. for Tidal music. Next, hit 'OK' to save the setting.

See also: How to Convert Tidal Music to FLAC

Step 2. Add Tidal music to AudFree Tidal Music Converter

After setting the output profile, you'll need to look for Tidal songs you'd like to download and play in your Tesla car. You can directly find them on the web player and hit on the '+🎵' logo. Later, click on the 'Add to list' button to load files to AudFree tool for converting.

Step 3. Download and convert music from Tidal for Tesla locally

After adding the preferred songs to the conversion list, you'll need to hit the 'Convert' button on the 'Converting' list to download the selected Tidal music. Later, you can navigate to 'Converted > Open Folder' to access the local Tidal songs you've downloaded. At last, put them on a USB flash drive and they can be played on Tesla with ease.

Video Guide. How to download Tidal music for listening on Tesla

See how to use the AudFree Tidal Music Downloader to get local Tidal music downloads for putting on Tesla in the video.

How to Play Tidal on Tesla Offline via USB Flash Drive

In this section, you will learn how to add Tidal to Tesla for playing offline step by step.

Step 1. Now, insert a USB flash drive into your PC. Then launch the 'Device with removable storage' option and click it to recognize the device.

Step 2. Later, you can navigate to the folder that contains the converted Tidal music. From there, you can copy and paste your favorite Tidal song to the USB drive. Then pull out the USB stick from your computer once transferred.

Step 3. Next, insert the USB flash drive into the Tesla media player. Touch the folder's name in which you've stored the songs.

Step 4. Now, you can touch any Tidal song and play it on the Tesla media player without Tidal subscriptions.

Part 5. Which Method Should You Use to Play Tidal on Tesla

So, which method is suitable for you to stream Tidal music on Tesla? Here you can compare them below and decide your mind.

Method	Best For	Need Internet Connection?	Tidal Catalog Access?	Need Tidal Account?	Need Phone?	Need Extra Software?
Native Tidal App in Tesla	Users who want native Tidal experience and direct access	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌
Bluetooth	Phone-controlled playback	✅	✅ (through phone)	✅	✅	❌
USB Drive	Personal local files and offline playback	❌ (The music files are downloaded in advance)	❌	✅ (But not for playback)	❌	✅

Part 6. How to Fix Tesla Tidal Not Working

Many users have reported issues with Tesla Tidal not working, primarily related to playback and app functionality. Below, we've outlined the key problems along with their solutions.

Problem 1: Tesla Tidal App Missing/Not Working

Fix 1. Check the Tidal App: Verify if Tidal is experiencing any known issues by checking their official Twitter or Facebook pages. Alternatively, test other music streaming platforms on your Tesla vehicle with the same Wi-Fi connection to check if the issue is with the Tidal app.

Fix 2. Change the Internet Connection: Switch to a different network connection, such as cellular data, to find the app again.

Fix 3. Check Software Updates: Verify that the Tidal app or your Tesla software system is updated to the latest version. New updates may include bug fixes and improvements, which can help resolve issues with the app.

Fix 4. Reset Network Settings: If the Tidal app continues to have issues, you can try resetting the network settings on your Tesla. This can help resolve connectivity issues that may be affecting the Tidal app.

Fix 5. Use the AudFree Tidal Music Converter: This tool downloads Tidal music in a Tesla-compatible format. You can add the downloaded Tidal music to Tesla via the USB drive and play it without the Tidal app and Tidal subscriptions.

Problem 2: Tidal Playback Not Working on Tesla

Fix 1. Check Tidal Subscription: Ensure your Tidal subscription is active and in good standing. Sometimes payment issues can cause playback problems.

Fix 2. Check the Tesla Output Settings: Ensure that the volume is up and your device is not on mute. Verify that the output settings are correctly configured for your Tesla device.

Fix 3. Log Out and Log In Again: Open the Tidal app in your Tesla. Log out of your Tidal account and then log back in.

Fix 4. Clear Cache: Clear the cache of your vehicle's system or Tidal app to free up space.

Problem 3: Tesla Tidal Login Not Working

Fix 1. Reset Password: If you're having trouble with your login credentials, try resetting your Tidal password via the Tidal website or app on another device. Then use the new credentials to log in to your Tesla.

Fix 2. Use a Different Login Method: If you originally logged in with Facebook, Google, or Apple ID, try using your email and password instead. Go to the Tidal website or app, set a password for your account if you haven't already, and then use those credentials to log in to your Tesla.

Fix 3. Find Guide from Tesla Support: If all of the above steps don't work, contact Tesla support for further help. There might be a specific issue with your car's software that they can help diagnose and fix.

Part 7. FAQs about Tidal Tesla

Part 8. In Conclusion

Thanks to the Tidal Tesla integration, you can play Tidal music on your Tesla Model 3 or other compatible models directly. Although it requires a Tidal subscription, it is more convenient than before. However, if you prefer to enjoy Tidal music offline on Tesla without the Tidal app and a Tidal subscription, you can use the AudFree Tidal Music Converter plus a USB drive. If you have any questions or tips, feel free to leave a comment below!