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How to Install Tidal Music on Google TV

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5 months ago

June 28, 2023

If you want a music app for your Google Smart TV, you can choose Tidal. Tidal offers music with the best sound quality features in different audio formats. You can install the Tidal app on your Google TV from the Play Store. You can use the free account on Tidal to listen to your favorites. However, you only get limited features, and it doesn’t give you a top-notch experience. We suggest you subscribe to the premium plan to access the music with unlimited features.

Unlike Apple Music on Google TV, you will get prime features, such as Hi-Res audio quality, MQA, and more on Tidal Music. Follow the below download guide to get a smooth app install experience on your Google TV.

Tidal Plans & Pricing

Given are the plans and pricing details of the Tidal. Those new users of Tidal will get 30 days of a free trial.

Subscription Tier	Individual	Family	Student	First Responder	Military
HiFi	$9.99/mo	$14.99/mo	$4.99/mo	$5.99/mo	$5.99/mo
HiFi Plus	$19.99/mo	$29.99/mo	$9.99/mo	$11.99/mo	$11.99/mo

1. Visit the official website of Tidal from your PC browser.

2. Select the Start Free Trial option.

3. Provide the email ID or log in using Facebook, Apple, or Twitter.

4. Choose the subscription plan. Click Continue.

5. Select Continue to access Tidal on your TV.

How to Install Tidal on Google TV from Play Store

You will find the Tidal on your Google TV Play Store officially, and to install it,

1. Press the Assistant button on the remote and say the Tidal name. Make sure that the remote is paired with Google TV.

2. Select the Tidal app from the search result.

3. Click Install to add the app to your Google TV.

Can I Cast Tidal to Googe TV?

Yes. Those who prefer not to install Tidal on GoogleTV can use the built-in cast feature and watch the desired titles. You can cast to Google TV using both a smartphone and a PC.

Cast from Android Smartphone

1. Connect Google TV to WIFI and use the same WIFI on Android/iOS smartphones.

2. Install the Tidal app on your smartphone from Google Play Store/App Store.

3. Launch the Tidal app on your device and log in.

4. Choose to play a title. Click on the Devices and tap the Cast icon.

5. Select your Google TV name and play the music on your TV.

If you are using iPhone or iPad, you can enable AirPlay on your Google TV to cast the media content.

To Cast from Google Browser:
- Visit the official website of Tidal from the Chrome browser on your PC. Log in and choose content to play.
- Select the Cast icon from the media playback screen.
- Choose your Google TV and watch the same content on TV.
To Cast from Microsoft Edge Browser:
- Those watching Tidal on PC via the Microsoft Edge browser can select Three vertical dot icons → Choose More Tools → Select Cast media to device → Tap on your TV.

Can I Sideload Tidal

Yes. You can sideload Tidal as an Apk file using the Downloader app on Google TV. For this to work, you have to enable Unknown Sources on the TV Settings as the pre-requisite.

Compatible TVs

The following are the TV brands that manufacture Google TV, and upon purchasing it, one can install/watch Tidal on the TV.

Hisense Google TV
Sony Google TV
TCL Google TV

Is Tidal Geo-Restricted?

Yes. Tidal is available only to certain countries, like the US, Canada, UK, etc. Users from geo-restricted countries can rely on the best VPN for Google TV, such as ExpressVPN or NordVPN, to unblock the geo-restrictions of Tidal.

Can I Cancel my Tidal Subscription/Free Trial

Yes. You can cancel the Tidal subscription or the free trial at any time. Visit the Tidal account page from a browser > Login > Go to the Account Settings section > Select Subscription > Click Cancel My Subscription.

If you still have a Tidal trial or billing period remaining, then you can access Tidal until the end of the billing period.

Customer Support

In unfortunate cases, the Tidal may not work on Google TV. The cause may vary, and it can be fixed upon performing basic troubleshooting. However, when they don’t give you a hand, you may reach out to Tidal customer support via the Contact Us form for general and technical help.

Upon following the instructions, you may be able to stream Tidal on Chromecast with Google TV without issues.