How to Stream Tidal on Apple TV in 3 Ways [2025 Updated]

Part 1. How to Play Tidal on Apple TV with Tidal App [For 4th Gen and Later]

It is noted that the Tidal app on Apple TV is available for Apple TVOS versions 15 or above. So, it can only work with Apple TVs from the 4th generation or later. If you have a compatible Apple TV and have a Tidal subscription, you can play Tidal on Apple TV directly by installing the Tidal music app from the store. Now, learn how to link Tidal to Apple TV officially by following the steps below.

Section 1. How to Set Up Apple TV

If you are new to Apple TV, please never miss this step that teaches you how to get your Apple TV set up. Please have those preparatory works done in advance:

✔️ Have an HDMI 2.1 cable
✔️ Prepare a high-definition or 4K TV with a HIDI port
✔️ 802.11 Wi-Fi networks or broadband Internet

Now, you can refer to the following how-to guide, suppose you have an Apple TV 4K and a display:

Step 1. Plug one end of the HDMI 2.1 cable into the HDMI port on your Apple TV and the other end into the HDMI port on the display.

Step 2. Insert one end of the provided power cord into the power port on your Apple TV and the other end into the power outlet.

Step 3. Turn on your display and select the HDMI input that your Apple TV is connected to.

Step 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your Apple TV to your Wi-Fi network.

Step 5. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.

Step 6. Set up your preferences, such as language, location, and Siri, and choose whether to enable automatic updates and usage data sharing. Then you can download apps or games you want to use on Apple TV.

Section 2. How to Get and Play Tidal on Apple TV 4K/HD

Step 1. Open your Apple TV, and go to the App Store from the home screen.

Step 2. Search for Tidal and choose the Get button to install the Tidal app on Apple TV. Then go back to the TV's home screen and launch the Tidal app.

Step 3. Go to link.tidal.com via the web browser on your phone, tablet, or computer.

Step 4. Log in to your activated Tidal account, or register a new account to get a free trial of Tidal.

Step 5. Type the code shown on the TV screen to connect it to your account. Then you can start to play Tidal HiFi on Apple TV.

Tips: If you have set up VoiceOver on Apple TV, you can use the voice commands to control the Tidal music playback on your Apple TV 4K or HD. Alternatively, you can use the Apple TV Remote to control it.

Pros:

1. Supports Dolby Atmos on Tidal

2. Won't drain your phone's battery

3. Works with Siri Remote

Cons: Only work with Apple TV 4th generation and newer models

Part 2. How to Connect Tidal to Apple TV via AirPlay Mirroring [For 1st-3rd Gen]

Not all Apple TVs have a Tidal app such as the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation of Apple TV since they lack the App Store. Therefore, for those Apple TV users, please don't fret since you can use AirPlay Mirroring feature to cast Tidal music from your iPhone, iPad or Mac to the Apple TV. Here are the detailed steps:

Note: Make sure that your Apple TV is turned on and that AirPlay is enabled on it. Also, please make sure you have an active Tidal Premium account. Besides, connect both your mobile/desktop device and your Apple TV to the same WiFi network.

How to Play Tidal Music on Apple TV by AirPlay from iPhone/iPad

Step 1. Launch the Tidal app on your iPhone/iPad and play a track you hope to cast.

Step 3. Swipe up from the bottom or top of your mobile device's screen to open the Control Center.

Step 4. Tap on the Screen Mirroring or AirPlay button.

Also, you can go to the Tidal Now Playing screen, tap the device output icon and choose AirPlay & Bluetooth.

Step 5. Select your Apple TV from the list of available devices and the playing Tidal music should now be streaming on your Apple TV.

How to Play Tidal on Apple TV by AirPlay from Mac

Step 1. Open the Tidal app from your Mac and play a song you like.

Step 2. Tap the AirPlay icon in the top menu bar at the top-right corner on your Mac's screen.

Step 3. Choose Apple TV from the list and then you can cast Tidal music to Apple TV from your Mac.

Pros:

1. Work with Apple TV models that support AirPlay feature

2. Easy to control Tidal music playback from your device

Cons:

1. Drain your phone or computer's battery

2. Music streaming will be interrupted by phone calls or other audio

Part 3. How to Stream Tidal on Apple TV Offline without Premium [For All Apple TV Models]

In this part, we will introduce a method that works with all Apple TV models. Besides, it allows you to play Tidal music on Apple TV even without connecting to an Internet network and using your Tidal app/subscription. Also, it is customized for those who want to keep Tidal streams after canceling the Tidal subscription or uninstalling the Tidal app. Here, we need to use a third-party Tidal music converter to help to achieve our goal.

Particularly designed for Tidal music downloads and conversion, AudFree Tidal Music Converter becomes the pathfinder to download and convert Tidal to FLAC, Lossless, WAV, MP3, AIFF, M4A, and M4B. With 100% raw metadata saved, you can find complete ID3 tags like the title, artists, album and etc. in the converted files.

In addition, using the latest technology, this intelligent tool is capable of loading a batch of tracks, converting multiple songs in a stable situation at 37X or faster speed. If you are willing to keep all of the Tidal tracks after canceling the subscription or uninstalling the Tidal app, you can't miss AudFree Tidal Music Converter. 

How to Convert Music from Tidal for Apple TV

AudFree offers a free trial version for every user. Please download it to get the free trial first. You can convert the first 30-seconds of each Tidal stream. When you are satisfied with this software, please sign up for the registered version. Now, please follow the detailed tutorials below to begin the full conversion of Tidal music for Apple TV.

Step 1Add Tidal music to AudFree Tidable

Launch AudFree Tidal Music Converter on your computer. After logging in to your Tidal account, please browse and choose the song/playlist/album that you would like to convert. Next, click on the '+' icon > 'Add to list' to load it to AudFree.

Step 2Set output parameters for Tidal Apple TV

After the files are imported successfully, you can go to modify the output settings. Windows users please hit the upper menu icon > Preferences in AudFree. Mac users please find the AudFree Tidal Music Converter option from the system menu of Mac. In the new window, please choose 'Preferences' > 'Conversion'. Then you can change the output settings. For the best output quality, please change the output format to FLAC or WAV.

Tips: For Tidal Hi-Fi streaming, choose the bit depth as 16 bit and the sample rate to 44100Hz. For Tidal Master streaming, select Lossless.

Step 3Convert and download Tidal songs locally for Apple TV

Directly click on the big lower-right Convert button in the Converting window to start to download Tidal tracks. When the converting process is finished, please follow the on-screen instructions to visit the target folder where all local Tidal tracks are saved.

How to Import and Play Tidal Music on Apple TV

To play local Tidal music files on Apple TV, you need to transfer them to iTunes or Apple Music library first. Here are the steps for you to make it.

Step 1. Open the iTunes or Apple Music app on your computer. Then locate, drag and drop the downloaded Tidal file from your computer to the iTunes or Apple Music app. Or find and click the menu bar tab > 'File' > 'Add File to Library' or 'Add Folder to Library' to import the local Tidal file to iTunes. Or, tap File > Import in the Apple Music app.

View also:

How to Import Tidal Music to iTunes

How to Transfer Tidal Playlist to Apple Music

Step 2. Once imported, go back to the 'File' > 'Home Sharing' to enable it.

Step 3. Turn to Apple TV and find 'Settings' > 'Users' > 'Accounts' > 'Home Sharing' to turn it on. Then double-check if you enter the same account on iTunes.

Step 4. At last, go to Apple TV, find the Tidal files in a 'Computer' app. Now, you can listen to Tidal HiFi or Master on Apple TV without Tidal subscription or Tidal app.

Pros:

1. Work with every single generation of Apple TV

2. Save Tidal music as local files on your device forever

3. Listen to Tidal music on Apple TV and other devices offline

Cons:

1. The process is a little bit complex

2. Need to manually download and add new Tidal music in your offline library

3. Not free

Part 4. Troubleshooting Tidal on Apple TV Issues

Running into issues while using Tidal on Apple TV? No worries. Here are fixes for the most common issues.

❓ Problem 1: The Tidal App Is Not in the Apple TV App Store

Fix: If you have an older Apple TV (3rd generation or earlier), there is no App Store. So, if you want to play Tidal on Apple TV, you can use AirPlay or AudFree Tidal Converter to help you.

❓ Problem 2: AirPlay Keeps Disconnecting or Stuttering While Connecting Tidal to Apple TV

Fix: Try to move your router closer to your Apple TV and your mobile or desktop device. Also, try to restart your router, Apple TV, iPhone, iPad or Mac to solve the issue.

❓ Problem 3: Tidal Login Errors on Apple TV

Fix: Please double-check the code you enter at link.tidal.com is correct or not. If it is ok, try to uninstall and reinstall the Tidal app on your Apple TV.

❓ Problem 4: Tidal on Apple TV Audio Is Quiet or Low Quality

Fix: Check the audio settings in the Tidal app to ensure streaming quality is set to HiFi or Master. Also, go to your Apple TV's Settings, choose Video and Audio and then turn off Reduce Loud Sounds to adjust volume.

View also: How to Make Tidal Louder

❓ Problem 5: Tidal Is Not Working or Loading on Apple TV

Fix: First, check the internet connection on your device and check your Tidal subscription status. Also, try to update Apple TV OS and the Tidal app to the latest version. Next, restart the Tidal app and your Apple TV. If it doesn't work as expected still, please contact Tidal customer support.

View also: How to Fix Tidal Not Working

Tips: How to Adjust Tidal on Apple TV Quality for Better Playback

In this part, we would like to show you some tips on how to adjust the quality to enhance Tidal music on Apple TV listening experience. Here you are.

Tip 1: Set to Stream the Max Audio Quality on Tidal

Please go to Tidal app's Settings section on your mobile, desktop or Apple TV device, then choose Audio Quality > Max.

Tip 2: Adjust Apple TV Audio Settings

Please head to Apple TV's Settings, then tap Video and Audio. Next, choose Audio Format under the Audio section. If you have a sound system, please choose Lossless Audio or Dolby Atmos.

View also: Tidal Dolby Atmos

Tip 3: Alter Apple TV Volume and Compression Settings

Go to Settings > Video and Audio, then turn off the Reduce Loud Sounds option.

FAQs about Tidal on Apple TV

Q1: Can I Use Tidal Connect with Apple TV?

A: No, you can't. Until now, the Tidal app on Apple TV doesn't support Tidal Connect feature.

Q2: Is Tidal on Apple TV Quality Good?

A: It is a pity that you can only stream Tidal on Apple TV with Tidal HiFi quality (CD Quality) instead of Tidal Master. The streaming quality can only reach 24 bit/48 kHz. So, it is not as good as that on your phone.

Q3: Can I Use Siri to Control Tidal on Apple TV?

A: Yes, but it is limited. You can use basic commands like 'Play', 'Pause', and 'Skip' while playing music. However, you can't ask Siri to search for a certain song in the Tidal app.

Q4: Can You Get Dolby Atmos on Tidal with Apple TV?

A: Yes. To do that, you need an Apple TV 4K, an active Tidal Premium subscription, and a sound system that supports Dolby Atmos. Besides, you need to ensure that Dolby Atmos is enabled in your Apple TV's settings (Go to Settings > Video and Audio > Audio Format under the Audio section).

Summary

There are 3 ways to stream Tidal on Apple TV 4K or HD. For users who have a modern Apple TV 4th generation or above, you can directly install Tidal app and use it to stream music on Apple TV. For users who have an older Apple TV, you can use AirPlay to cast Tidal music to Apple TV from your iOS or Mac device. If you prefer offline listening, using AudFree Tidal Music Converter is the best shot. With it, you can get Tidal music on Apple TV and other devices for offline playback. Besides, it can help you circumvent the Tidal playback and other error issues on Apple TV.