To connect another device for playback using the TIDAL app and the TIDAL Connect feature, follow these simple steps. This process allows you to control music playback on one device (like a smart speaker or streamer) directly from your TIDAL app on another device (like your phone or tablet).
Connecting a Device Using TIDAL Connect
TIDAL Connect provides a seamless way to cast your music to compatible audio devices directly from the TIDAL app, offering the best possible sound quality. Here's how to get started:
- Start Playing Music: Open the TIDAL app on your phone or tablet. Begin playing any song or album.
- Access the 'Now Playing' Bar: While the music is playing, tap on the 'Now Playing' bar located usually at the bottom of the screen. This expands the view to show the current track details and playback controls.
- Tap the Device Selector: Look for the device selector icon, typically located at the top right corner of the 'Now Playing' screen. Tap this icon.
- Choose Your TIDAL Connect Device: A list of available devices will appear. Choose a TIDAL Connect-enabled device from the list.
Once selected, your TIDAL music will start playing directly on the chosen device, controlled from your phone or tablet.
Understanding TIDAL Connect
TIDAL Connect is similar to casting technologies but is designed specifically for TIDAL's high-fidelity audio. It allows the TIDAL app on your mobile device to act as a remote control for playback on a compatible speaker, streamer, or receiver connected to the same network. The audio stream is sent directly from the internet to the playback device, bypassing your phone or tablet for potentially better sound quality and saving battery life.
Summary of Steps
Here's a quick summary of the process:
| Step | Action | Location in App |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Play a song | Main app interface |
| 2 | Tap the 'Now Playing' bar | Bottom of screen |
| 3 | Tap the device selector icon | Top right of 'Now Playing' |
| 4 | Choose a TIDAL Connect-enabled device | List of devices |
By following these steps, you can easily switch playback to any compatible TIDAL Connect device on your network, effectively "adding" it as a playback destination controlled by your primary TIDAL app.
