How to Play Tidal Music on Lumin Player with High Quality

Part 1. How to Connect Tidal to Lumin Player via Lumin App

With Tidal Lumin integration, you can directly access Tidal within the Lumin app. Besides, you can enjoy Tidal Max (up to 24-bit/192kHz, FLAC format) and MQA audio on Lumin player. Now, let's see how to play Tidal on Lumin player via Lumin app on your device step by step.

Step 1. Start the Lumin app on your Android or iOS device.

Step 2. Pick up the Tidal app icon on the Browse screen, then log in to your Tidal account.

Also, you can go to Settings > Player Options > TIDAL Setting to sign in.

Step 3. Once logged in, you can access Tidal music library on the app's screen. Then browse, choose and play a track you want. Later, the Lumin app will detect your Lumin player for music playback.

Step 4. Go to the Now Playing screen in the Lumin app, you will see full Tidal music playback info, including bit depth, sample rate, codec name, and so on. Also, you can control Tidal music playback on the screen directly.

Part 2. How to Play Tidal Music on Lumin Player via Tidal Connect

Besides, you can use Tidal Connect feature to stream Tidal music to Lumin player from your device. It is a direct and convenient method for most users and it streams Tidal music with the best quality. Here is how to do that.

Note: Please connect both your Lumin player and your mobile device to the same network connection. For iOS device, you need to go to your phone's settings > Tidal to allow the Tidal app to access the Local Network. For macOS device, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Local Network to allow Tidal.

Step 1. Launch the Tidal app from your mobile phone or tablet or computer and start playing any track.

Step 2. Go to the Now Playing interface, find and tap the device icon.

Step 3. Choose your Lumin player from the device list.

Step 4. Once connected, the Tidal songs will be streamed through your Lumin player and you can control music playback from your mobile device.

View also: How to Use Tidal Connect

Part 3. How to Stream Tidal to Lumin Player via Roon

If you are a Roon user, you can use it to play Tidal music on Lumin player as Lumin device is Roon Ready. To do that, you need to have an active Roon subscription, the Roon Core software on your computer, the Roon Remote app on your device and your Lumin player is connected to the same network as your Roon Core. After that, follow the steps below to proceed.

Step 1. Start the Roon app on your computer or mobile device. Or you can open the Roon Remote app.

Step 2. Go to the Menu tab on Roon, then choose Settings > Services. Later, tap the Login button next to the Tidal option to log in to your Tidal account.

Step 3. After that, head to the Audio option under the Settings section in Roon app. Then Roon will detect your Lumin player and you will find it under the Roon Ready section. Later, tap the Enable button next to it.

Step 4. Go back to the main screen in the Roon app, find and click the speaker icon in the bottom-right corner to open the Zone Picker. Then pick up your Lumin player.

Step 5. Now, you can browse Tidal music in Roon and start streaming Tidal music to Lumin player via Roon.

View also: How to Play Tidal on Roon

Part 4. How to Link Tidal to Lumin Player via AirPlay

AirPlay is a feature on iOS devices that allows users to stream music from their iOS device to another device. So, you can use this feature to connect Tidal to Lumin player for music playback. Now, check the steps below.

Note: Before that, please connect your Lumin player and your Apple device to the same network connection.

Step 1. Start the Tidal app from your iPhone, iPad or Mac device.

Step 2. Find and play any track, album, playlist, etc. you want.

Step 3. On your mobile or desktop device, locate and enable the AirPlay feature.

Step 4. Choose your Lumin player from the available device list on the screen. Once paired, the Tidal music will be played through your Lumin player.

Part 5. How to Play Tidal on Lumin via USB Drive

The methods above all require an internet connection to stream Tidal music to Lumin player. So, here we'd like to introduce an offline method to you to make it. That is to download, save and play Tidal on Lumin via a USB drive.

To do that, you need to use tools like AudFree Tidal Music Converter. It can convert Tidal music to MP3, FLAC, etc. as local files for use on Lumin player through USB flash drive. Besides, it can keep the original quality and full ID3 tags of Tidal music files after the conversion. Moreover, it supports Tidal music playback offline anywhere and anytime.

Now, you can download and install the AudFree Tidal Music Converter and learn how to convert Tidal music for Lumin player step by step.

Step 1Add Tidal music to AudFree Tidal Music Downloader

Launch the AudFree Tidal Music Converter and log in to your Tidal account to start. Then find the track you like and tap the '+' button at the right side. Later, tap the Add to list button to load it to AudFree.

Step 2Change output settings for Tidal Lumin player

After loading tracks, tap the Menu icon and choose Preferences on the screen. Next, click on the Conversion tab and you can go to reset output audio formats, bit rate and more for Tidal music. Once done, tap OK.

View also:

How to Convert Tidal Music to FLAC

How to Convert Tidal Music to AIFF

How to Convert Tidal Music to MP3

Step 3Convert Tidal music for Lumin player

Now, click the big 'Convert' icon to let AudFree start converting. After the process is done, hit the converted tap to locate the local Tidal music files on your computer.

Step 4Play Tidal on Lumin player via USB drive

At last, transfer local Tidal music files to USB drive from your computer. Then plug the USB drive into your Lumin player. Later, go to the Lumin app's Settings, tap the Music Library > LUMIN USB Music Server option to browse and play Tidal music on Lumin player.

Part 6. FAQs about Tidal to Lumin Player

Q1: Why I Can't Find the Tidal Option in My Lumin App? How to Fix It?

A: You can update both your Lumin app on your device and your Lumin player's firmware to the latest versions. Also, you can try to turn off your Lumin player and router, then reconnect them back.

Q2: How to Fix Tidal on Lumin App Not Working?

A: You can try to log out your Tidal account in the Lumin app settings. Later, log back in to your Tidal account.

View also: How to Fix Tidal Not Working

Q3: I Can't Find My Lumin Player in the Tidal Connect/Roon Device/AirPlay? How Do I Fix It?

A: First, ensure that your mobile/desktop device and your Lumin player are connected to the exact same network connection. Besides, if you are using an iOS device, you need to enable Local Network to allow Tidal connect to your Lumin player. Also, you can try to reboot your router, Lumin player, mobile or desktop device to resolve the issue.

Part 7. In Conclusion

Whether you want to stream Tidal music on Lumin player online via Lumin app, Tidal Connect, Roon or AirPlay, or offline playback via USB drive, you can make it easily with the methods above. Just choose the way that fits you best to enjoy high-quality Tidal music on your Lumin player.