How to Cast Tidal to Chromecast

Want to enjoy Tidal’s high-quality audio on your big screen or speakers? Casting Tidal to Chromecast is easier than you might think. In this guide, we’ll show you multiple ways to do it — plus solutions for when it doesn’t work.

📱 How to Cast Tidal to Chromecast with Mobile

Before you start:

• Make sure your phone and Chromecast are on the same WiFi network
• Update Tidal to the latest version
• Turn off Bluetooth on your phone

Steps to cast:

1. Open Tidal on your phone
2. Play the song or playlist you want
3. Tap the Now Playing bar at the bottom
4. Tap the Chromecast icon (looks like a WiFi symbol with circles)
5. Select your Chromecast device from the list

✅ Done! Your Tidal music will now play through Chromecast.

💻 How to Cast Tidal to Chromecast with PC

Using Chrome browser:

1. Open Chrome and go to Tidal.com
2. Play the music you want to cast
3. Click the three-dot menu in Chrome’s top-right corner
4. Select Cast
5. Choose your Chromecast device

Your Tidal music will now stream through Chromecast from your computer.

🔗 How to Cast Tidal to Chromecast with Tidal Connect

If you have a Tidal HiFi subscription, you can use Tidal Connect for better quality:

1. Open Tidal app
2. Play your music
3. Tap the Now Playing bar
4. Tap the Tidal Connect icon (speaker with sound waves)
5. Select your Chromecast device

🎵 Note: Tidal Connect often provides better audio quality than standard Chromecast.

🔄 Alternative Method: Cast Tidal via YouTube Music

If the Chromecast icon is missing from Tidal, try this workaround:

Step 1: Download Tidal Music with ViWizard

Since Tidal songs are DRM-protected, you’ll need ViWizard Tidal Music Converter to download them:

1. Download and install ViWizard on your computer
2. Open the program — it launches Tidal automatically
3. Choose songs to download and convert to MP3/FLAC
4. Transfer files to your computer

Step 2: Upload to YouTube Music

1. Go to YouTube Music in your browser
2. Click your profile picture → Upload music
3. Drag and drop your downloaded Tidal files

Step 3: Cast from YouTube Music

Now you can cast your Tidal music through YouTube Music’s Chromecast feature!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does Chromecast reduce Tidal’s audio quality?

A: Chromecast Audio supports HiFi quality (24-bit/96kHz), but it might be lower than Tidal Connect’s maximum (24-bit/192kHz). The quality also depends on your speaker’s capabilities.

Q: What’s the difference between Chromecast and Tidal Connect?

• Chromecast: Works with Tidal Free and Premium, limited to Google Cast devices
• Tidal Connect: Requires HiFi subscription, works with more devices, often better audio quality

Q: Why isn’t Tidal Chromecast working?

Try these fixes:

Way1. Chromecast icon missing?

iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Local Network → Enable for Tidal

Android: Check AirPlay/Bluetooth settings

Way2. Connection issues?

• Restart both devices
• Clear Tidal app cache
• Update Tidal and Chromecast firmware
• Check WiFi connection
• Reinstall Tidal app

✅ Conclusion

Casting Tidal to Chromecast is straightforward once you know the steps. For the best experience, use Tidal Connect if you have a HiFi subscription. If you’re having issues with the Chromecast icon, the YouTube Music workaround with ViWizard is a reliable alternative.

Have you tried casting Tidal to Chromecast? What method worked best for you? Let us know in the comments!