How to Play Tidal on Garmin Watch [Fenix Covered]

Garmin watches have become highly popular among fitness enthusiasts, offering a wide range of features from health tracking to GPS navigation. One of the most sought-after functionalities is the ability to listen to music directly from the watch, without needing to carry a smartphone. If you're a Tidal subscriber and own a Garmin watch, you might be wondering whether the Tidal Garmin app is available. In this article, we will solve this confusion and walk you through the best ways to play Tidal on Garmin watch, including Garmin Fenix, Garmin Forerunner, Garmin Instinct, etc., exploring your favorite Tidal tracks onto your wrist.

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Part 1. Does Tidal Work on Garmin Watch?

Does Tidal work on Garmin? Currently, there is no Garmin Tidal integration, so you can’t directly listen to Tidal songs on your Garmin watch. Currently, Garmin Watch only partners with Spotify, Amazon Music, and Deezer. But no worries. There are still ways to help you get Tidal for Garmin Watch. Thanks to the built-in music player on the Garmin watch, you can upload your own music there for listening. That is to say, you can enjoy your favorite Tidal songs on your watch as long as you can download them as local music files.

This is not an easy thing to do due to Tidal’s DRM protection. Thus, if you want to listen to Tidal on Garmin Watch, you have to remove DRM first. Here is when you need the best professional Tidal converter - TunesMake Tidal Music Converter. Once you use it to download and convert Tidal songs to Garmin-supported formats, it’s a piece of cake to import them to your watch for offline listening.

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Part 2. How to Make Tidal Garmin Support - Best Tool

TunesMake Tidal Music Converter is designed for all Tidal users, allowing you to download songs, playlists, albums, and podcasts from Tidal to your computer in multiple formats. According to your demands, you can choose from MP3, M4A, M4B, WAV, FLAC, and AIFF. What's more, you can set other audio parameters of Tidal music. You can alter the bit rate, sample rate, and so on for a better listening experience on Garmin Watch. The best thing is that TunesMake automatically keeps the original sound quality and all the ID3 tags. After saving Tidal songs to your computer, you can keep the downloaded files forever and put music from Tidal on Garmin Watch for listening. In this way, you can get Garmin Tidal music to work.

Step 1 Select and Add Tidal Songs to TunesMake

Install and open the TunesMake Tidal Music Converter from your desktop. Then, you will see the official Tidal web player. Here you can sign in to your account and find the playlist you want to download. Select the playlist and click the Add icon in the lower right corner. Then, you can click the Add to List option. Once done, all the songs in this playlist will be loaded to TunesMake successfully.

Step 2 Set a Compatible Output Format

Typically, the MP3 is the default format and compatible with Garmin Watch. If you’d like to get uncompressed audio quality, please click the menu icon and then Preferences. On the new window, select Convert to change the format to WAV which also can be recognizable on Garmin Watch. Also, you can also change the channel, sample rate, and bit rate here. After that, click OK to save the settings.

Step 3 Download Tidal for Garmin Watch

Notice that the music’s output format is shown next to each song’s duration. Now click the Convert button, and the added Tidal tracks will be downloaded and converted at a 22x speed. A few moments later, you should have downloaded and saved Tidal successfully. You can hit the Converted icon to browse all the downloaded Tidal files or use the file icon next to each song to locate them in the local folder.

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Part 3. How to Play Tidal on Garmin Watch

Now, you have got the local Tidal music files on your computer. Here in this part, you can see how to get the Tidal Garmin Watch to work. There are three ways for you to add and use Tidal on Garmin Watch.

Method 1. Get Garmin Tidal Music to Work by Garmin Express App

Step 1. Download and install the Garmin Express app on your computer.

Step 2. Once finishing the installation, select Get Started > Add a Device.

Step 3. Connect your Garmin Watch to your computer via the USB cable.

Step 4. Choose Add Device and log in with your Garmin account.

Step 5. Go to the Garmin Express app. Choose the Music option to find and select the converted Tidal music you like to add to the Garmin Watch.

Step 6.After choosing the music, hit Send to Device to sync Tidal to Garmin.

After that, connect your headphones with Bluetooth and go to the music controls on your Garmin Watch. Then choose My Music and start to listen to Tidal music on Garmin Watch without any limits.

Method 2. Play Tidal on Garmin Watch via Android File Transfer

Step 1. Download the Android File Transfer software on your Mac computer.

Step 2. Link your Garmin device to your Mac computer through the USB cable.

Step 3. Double-hit the Android Files Transfer software.

Step 4. Copy the converted Tidal audio files to the Garmin Watch.

Method 3. How to Play Tidal on Garmin Watch via Garmin-supported Service

Step 1. Launch the Spotify app on your Windows or Mac computer. In the upper-right corner, click on your profile icon and select Settings from the dropdown menu.

Step 2. Scroll down to the Your Library section. Toggle on Show Local Files to add local files to Spotify. By default, Spotify will display music from common folders like "Downloads" and "Music." If your local files are in a different location, proceed to the next step.

Step 3. Below the Show songs from option, click on Add a Source. Browse your computer's directory to locate the folder where your local music files are stored. Select the folder, and Spotify will scan it and add the converted Tidal music files to your Local Files playlist.

Step 4. Download and open the Garmin Connect IQ app from your phone's app store (available on iOS and Android). Make sure your Garmin watch is paired with the app. If it's not, follow the instructions to pair your Garmin watch.

Step 5. Open the Garmin Connect IQ app on your phone. Search for Spotify in the app store within Connect IQ. Select Spotify and click Install. The app will be downloaded to your Garmin watch.

Step 6. Go to your Garmin watch's menu, scroll to Music, and select Spotify. The watch will display a prompt to log in via your phone or computer. Open the Spotify login page on your phone by visiting the web address shown on your watch. Enter the code displayed on your Garmin watch to authenticate and log in to your Spotify Premium account.

Step 7. Now, you can use the watch interface to scroll through your playlists and select the Tidal music you'd like to play. You can start listening to your Tidal playlists directly from the Garmin watch.

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Part 4. Top 5 Best Garmin Watches Recommended

In this part, we would like to list the top 5 best Garmin watches for you to choose from. Please take a look at them and learn more details. Then choose the suitable one you like to play Tidal music from your wrist.

Garmin Forerunner 165 - For Running

The Garmin Forerunner 165 is a cutting-edge GPS smartwatch designed specifically for runners and fitness enthusiasts. It features a sleek and lightweight design, making it comfortable for all-day wear. Equipped with advanced tracking capabilities, the Forerunner 165 offers detailed metrics for various activities, including running, cycling, swimming, and more.

The device boasts a vibrant display, customizable watch faces, and smart notifications, allowing users to stay connected while on the move. With a robust battery life, the Forerunner 165 is perfect for long training sessions and races, ensuring you never miss a beat during your fitness journey.

Garmin Fenix 8 - For Fitness

The Garmin Fenix 8 is a premium multisport GPS smartwatch that caters to outdoor adventurers and athletes alike. This versatile watch combines sophisticated navigation features, advanced health monitoring, and an array of sport-specific modes. The Fenix 8 is built to withstand tough conditions, featuring a rugged design and high-resolution display for easy readability in any environment.

It includes features such as topographical maps, altitude tracking, and various activity profiles, making it an excellent companion for hiking, skiing, swimming, and more. Additionally, the Fenix 8 integrates seamlessly with Garmin Connect, providing insights into your performance and wellness metrics, making it an ideal choice for those who seek to push their limits while exploring the great outdoors.

Garmin Instinct 2 Solar - Best for Durability and Solar Power

The Garmin Instinct 2 Solar is ideal for those who prioritize durability and extended battery life. With solar charging capabilities, the battery can last up to 28 days in smartwatch mode and even longer in battery saver mode.

It's built to withstand harsh environments with military-grade toughness, and it includes GPS, heart-rate monitoring, and multiple activity profiles, including hiking, swimming, and more. It's the go-to watch for outdoor enthusiasts who need reliable performance.

Garmin Forerunner 245 Music - Best for Music

The Forerunner 245 Music is designed for runners who love music. It allows you to store up to 500 songs and sync with music services like Spotify and Deezer. The battery life lasts 7 days in smartwatch mode, 6 hours with GPS and music, and 24 hours with GPS alone. However, it lacks features like NFC payments and an altimeter.

Garmin Venu - Best for Style

With its glossy AMOLED display, the Garmin Venu is a stylish fitness watch. It offers built-in GPS, more than 20 sports modes, sleep tracking, and more, with up to 5 days of battery life despite its high-resolution screen. Its sleek design makes it a standout choice for those who value both aesthetics and functionality.

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Part 5. FAQs about Tidal Garmin Watch

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Part 6. Summary

Although there is no native Tidal Garmin app, you can still use Tidal music on your Garmin watch by converting and transferring your tracks. Tools like TunesMake Tidal Music Converter make it easy to download Tidal music to formats that are compatible with Garmin.

Once the conversion is done, you can add Tidal music to Garmin Watch and listen to Tidal on Garmin Watch offline with better quality during workouts, runs, or hikes, without the need for your phone. What's more, you can transfer local Tidal music files to more devices and music players for playing.

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