How to Add Tidal on Apple CarPlay

Enhance your driving experience by unlocking a world of high-fidelity music with the Tidal app on Apple CarPlay. By simply connecting Tidal to your CarPlay via your iPhone, you can access an extensive library of premium tracks and exclusive content right from your vehicle’s dashboard. This article will guide you through the process of integrating Tidal into your CarPlay setup.

Note – The free Tidal Access plan has limited track availability. To experience the full range of music offerings ad-free, consider signing up for the base plan for $10.99/month via their official site.

Steps to Add Tidal to Apple CarPlay

First, get the Tidal app from the App Store on your iPhone. Set up the app and follow the steps below.

1. Access Settings: Move to Settings on your iPhone and click General.

2. CarPlay Selection: Select CarPlay and choose your vehicle from the list.

3. Finding the App: Tap the Customize option and look for the Tidal app in the MORE APPS section.

4. Add the App: Once found, press the + icon adjacent to the Tidal app and add it to your CarPlay interface.

Now, connect the iPhone to your Car and see the Tidal app on the car’s display screen.

If you want to move Tidal to the main page of your CarPlay, simply drag it using the three-line icon next to the app and position it at the top of your list.

How to Enjoy Tidal Music on Apple CarPlay

Turn On your car and connect your iPhone to the infotainment. The Tidal app will appear on your CarPlay screen. Tap on it, and the Tidal will run. Once launched, you can start using it. The sections below will provide a tutorial about how to access the app on CarPlay.

Navigating Tidal User Interface

The Tidal app home interface displays only two tabs: My Collection and Explore.

• My Collection: Here, you can access your playlists, mixes, albums, tracks, artists, and any songs you’ve downloaded.
• Explore: This section introduces you to new releases, trending hits, podcasts, and tracks spanning various genres.

Play a Song or Music

Choose a song from your collection or under the Explore tab and start playing it. When you select a song in the Tidal app on CarPlay, you will see the following controls on the media player screen.

• Play/Pause Button: Pause the currently playing song and resume.
• Shuffle Button: Plays the playlist or queue songs in a random order.
• Backward Arrow: Replays the current song from the beginning when clicked once; tap twice to skip back to the previous track.
• Forward Arrow: Skips the current track and plays the next one.
• Repeat Button: Tap once to loop all songs in your current queue or playlist; tap twice to repeat the music that is currently playing.

Use Siri Voice Commands

Tidal is compatible with Siri voice commands on Apple CarPlay. You can activate Siri by saying “Hey Siri” or by pressing the voice command button on your steering wheel. Once Siri is triggered, you can say commands like the following:

• “Hey, Siri, play (song name) by (Author name).”
• “Hey Siri, play <podcast name>.”
• “Hey, Siri, pause the current song.”

Listen to Tidal Music Offline

Tidal offers an excellent offline listening feature that allows users to enjoy their favorite tracks without an Internet connection. Simply create a playlist and add the tracks you want. Once your playlist is complete, open it and tap the Download option. You can also download songs directly from specific albums using the same approach.

Once your music is downloaded, connect your iPhone to CarPlay. Launch the Tidal app, go to My Collection, and open the Downloads tab. Thus, you can listen to songs without worrying about internet connectivity.

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