How to Play Tidal Music on Pioneer Receiver [All Workable Ways]

Way 1. How to Play Tidal on Pioneer Receiver via Tidal Connect

First, we'd like to introduce the most direct way for you to stream Tidal music to Pioneer receiver. That is, using Tidal Connect. It allows users to control Tidal MQA and Dolby Atmos music streaming on compatible devices directly from the Tidal mobile app without touching the original quality.

If your Pioneer receiver supports Tidal Connect, then you can follow the steps below to start streaming.

Step 1. First, ensure that your Pioneer receiver and your mobile phone or tablet are connected to the same WiFi network.

Step 2. Start the Tidal app from your mobile device, find and play the track you want.

Step 3. Enter the Now Playing screen, locate and tap the device output icon.

Step 4. Pick up your Pioneer receiver device from the list on the screen. After that, the Tidal music will be streamed to your Pioneer receiver.

Way 2. How to Stream Tidal to Pioneer Receiver via DTS Play-Fi

Now, many modern Pioneer receivers' models have also integrated network audio platforms like DTS Play-Fi or Pioneer Remote App to help you stream music from multiple streaming services. If your Pioneer receiver supports Play-Fi, then you can check this method to play Tidal music on Pioneer receiver.

Step 1. Download and install the DTS Play-Fi app on your Android or iOS device.

Step 2. Launch the Play-Fi app and let it find your Pioneer receiver. Then connect both of them.

Step 3. In the Play-Fi app, choose Tidal from the list and sign in to your Tidal account.

Step 4. Now, you can browse and play Tidal music you like from the Play-Fi app. Then Tidal songs will be played on your Pioneer receiver.

Way 3. How to Play Tidal on Pioneer Receiver via Chromecast & AirPlay

Besides, some new Pioneer receivers support Chromecast and AirPlay 2. In this case, you can also use these features to stream Tidal to Pioneer A/V receiver.

Via Chromecast:

Step 1. Open the Tidal app or Tidal web player from your device.

Step 2. Start playing music from Tidal, find and click the Cast option.

Step 3. Choose your Pioneer receiver and connect to it. Then you will hear Tidal songs on your Pioneer receiver.

Note: Chromecast supports to stream Tidal music at lossless audio up to 24-bit/96kHz.

View also: How to Play Tidal on Chromecast

Via Apple AirPlay 2:

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

Step 2. Find and tap the AirPlay icon on your device. Then connect your device to your Pioneer receiver.

Step 3. Open the Tidal app and begin playing music. Later, the Tidal songs will be streamed to your receiver.

Note: AirPlay can stream Tidal music at 16-bit/44.1kHz CD quality.

Way 4. How to Get Tidal on Pioneer A/V Receiver via Bluetooth

Here is another direct way for you to stream Tidal music to Pioneer receiver. That is to use the Bluetooth feature. Now, let's learn how to do that.

Step 1. Enter the receiver's main setup menu via your Pioneer remote. Then find the Bluetooth settings, turn it on and make it discoverable.

Step 2. On your mobile or desktop device, enable the Bluetooth settings and it will search for nearby devices.

Step 3. Pick up your Pioneer receiver from the list to pair it with your device.

Step 4. Start the Tidal app and play track on your device. The Tidal music will be sent to your receiver for you to enjoy.

View also: How to Play Tidal on Bluetooth

Way 5. How to Play Tidal on Pioneer Receiver via USB Drive Offline

To play Tidal music on Pioneer receiver, of course, a Tidal subscription is required. As introduced above, you can either play music from Tidal through Tidal Connect, Chromecast, AirPlay, Bluetooth or else. Both options require a stable Internet connection if you want to enjoy Tidal's high-quality music smoothly. What if your network is weak, or you want to listen to Tidal music on Pioneer receiver offline?

The last but perfect approach we are going to share will help you get Tidal on Pioneer receiver for offline playback. That is, AudFree Tidal Music Converter. It can not only download Tidal MQA music but also save them to local music files in common audio formats such as FLAC, MP3, AIFF, WAV, etc. All the original sound quality will be preserved along with the metadata of the music. You can also define other audio parameters like sample rate, bit rate, and audio channel to help you get the best listening experience of Tidal songs on Pioneer receiver.

Additionally, AudFree Tidal Music Converter can work at up to 37X speed, so it won't take you long to get Tidal music downloaded for the Pioneer A/V receiver. Another good thing about using this tool is that you get to keep the downloaded Tidal music forever even if you cancel your Tidal subscription.

AudFree Tidal Music Converter

• Download Tidal music at 37X speed with original quality
• Convert Tidal to FLAC, Lossless, MP3, AIFF, M4A, WAV, and M4B
• Keep ID3 tag info such as title, artist, album, genre, etc.
• Get Tidal on Pioneer AVR for offline playback without a subscription

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AudFree Tidal Music Converter for Windows or Mac offers a free trial for users to experience its various features before purchasing. So, you can download and install it on your computer first. After the successful installation, you are ready to learn how to listen to high-quality Tidal music on Pioneer receiver offline.

Step 1Add Tidal tracks to AudFree

Launch AudFree Tidal Music Converter and you will see that the built-in Tidal web player shows shortly after. Now, please find the Tidal tracks/albums/playlists you'd like to play on Pioneer receivers, tap on it and click the + icon on AudFree software. Then hit the 'Add to list' button.

Step 2Set output format for Tidal music

Go to Menu from the upper-right corner of AudFree software and select the 'Preferences' option to open a new setting window. Go to the 'Conversion' section and here you are able to set the output format for Tidal music files. Here we suggest you select output format as FLAC and bit depth in 24 bit to get the best out of MQA music. You can also customize other audio parameters such as bit rate, sample rate, etc. as you like.

Step 3Download Tidal music for Pioneer AVR

When all settings are done, click 'OK' to save and you can click the 'Convert' button from the bottom-right to start the downloading process. After that, you can click the 'converted' icon and locate the downloaded Tidal files in the output folder.

Step 4Transfer and play Tidal music on Pioneer receiver via USB drive

The last step is to transfer Tidal music files to USB drive from your computer. Then plug it in the Pioneer receiver. Then use your receiver's remote to choose the USB input, browse and play Tidal music on Pioneer receiver. This way, no Internet connection is required and you can always have high-quality Tidal music playing in the house.

How to Fix Issues on Tidal Pioneer Receiver

While using Tidal with Pioneer receiver, some users may meet issues like receiver can't be found, the streaming music quality is compressed or else. So, to fix such issue, you can follow the solutions below.

1. Check network connection: Please ensure that both your receiver and your mobile/desktop device are on the same and stable WiFi network. By the way, move your router closer to your receiver.

2. Restart device: You can try to restart your mobile device, desktop device, receiver, and router to fix the issue.

3. Check streaming quality: You can go to Tidal app's Settings > Audio & Playback > set to Max.

4. Update device and app: Sometimes, you can try to update your device firmware and your Tidal app to resolve the issue.

In Conclusion

That's all the methods we show you here to listen to Tidal music on Pioneer receiver. Whether you make it via Tidal Connect, Chromecast, Bluetooth, USB drive or else, there is a suitable method for you.

If you want to enjoy high-quality music on your receiver, you can choose Tidal Connect, Chromecast or AirPlay. If you want to play Tidal on Pioneer receiver offline, then you can choose the USB drive method. By the way, you need to convert and save Tidal music to USB drive via AudFree Tidal Music Converter first.