How to Connect Tidal to Last.fm and Fix Scrobbling Not Working

Part 1. How to Connect Tidal to Last.fm on Computer/Mobile

Last.fm allows you to keep a comprehensive record of your tastes and helps you discover new artists and stay updated on current music news and trends. Fortunately, Tidal offers native support for Last.fm scrobbling directly within its desktop and mobile applications, which is the easiest way to keep your music listening history up-to-date.

Part 2. How to Scrobble Tidal with Last.fm

Now that you have successfully connected Tidal to your Last.fm account, you might be asking: "How do I actually scrobble the music?" The great news is that scrobbling is an automatic process.

The term "scrobbling" simply means the act of sending the details of a song you are currently listening to (track title, artist, album, and timestamp) from your music player (Tidal) to your Last.fm profile. Once the connection is authorized, your work is nearly done. Here is how to view your Tidal scrobbles on Last.fm.

How to View Tidal Scrobbles on Last.fm

Step 1. Download and Install the official Last.fm desktop scrobbler application for your Windows or macOS computer or go to the Last.fm official website.

Step 2. Log in to your Last.fm account and navigate to your profile.

Step 3. The track you are currently listening to on Tidal should appear almost instantly in your "Recent Tracks" list.

Step 4. Once the track finishes playing, it will be added to your permanent listening history and charts.

Part 3. Last.fm Tidal Scrobbling Not Working? Troubleshooting & Fixes

It can be frustrating when your Last FM Tidal does not work. Many users have reported intermittent scrobbling issues. Try these proven solutions to fix the problem:

1. Remove and Reconnect: The most effective fix is often to remove the Tidal scrobbling option from both the Tidal settings and the Last.fm connected applications list. Then, you can connect Last FM to Tidal again.
2. Use an Alternative Method: If the native Tidal connection fails repeatedly, switch to the dedicated Last.fm desktop scrobbler or the Web Scrobbler browser extension.
• Web Scrobbler: A popular browser extension for Chrome/Firefox that monitors music playback from the Tidal web player, useful when the native web player connection is faulty.
• Scroball: A dedicated Android application that monitors music playback on your device from apps that may lack native Last.fm integration.
3. Check Protocol: The desktop Last.fm application now uses the new scrobble protocol 2.0. Ensure you are using the in-app connection methods or the dedicated Scrobbler app, and not trying to manually log in through deprecated, older client methods.

4. Check Status: Always verify that the Tidal scrobbling option is still listed and active within the Last.fm application's connected services.

Part 4. The Ultimate Way to Scrobble Tidal Offline

Last.fm allows users to track and record their music tastes. However, there is no native option to scrobble music you listen to offline unless the files are local. This is where DRmare Streaming Audio Recorder comes in.

This powerful tool downloads Tidal music losslessly, turning streams into true local files, like MP3, FLAC, or WAV, that can be imported into any media player (like iTunes, Windows Media Player, etc.) that connects to Last.fm, ensuring your offline listening is perfectly tracked.

The following tutorial enables you to download Tidal music without a subscription and sync it to Last.fm for offline playback.

Step 1Customize Tidal Music Output Preferences

Open DRmare Streaming Audio Recorder and click the top-right 'menu' icon. Choose the 'Preferences' option to head to the 'Conversion' section. Here, you can define the output format (e.g., MP3) and customize other parameters as you need.

Step 2Log Into Tidal and Import Tidal Music

Tap the "Tidal" icon from the main interface to connect your account and find the tracks you want to download. Open it and tap the "Add" > "Add to List" button to load the track to the conversion list.

Step 3Download Tidal Music for Last.fm

Click on the "Convert" button, and the software will download them at high speed to your computer. When finished, hit the "Converted" tab to find the local Tidal music files. You now own these Tidal songs as local files, allowing you to easily import them into any desktop music player that supports Last.fm scrobbling, guaranteeing your offline listening is synced.

In Conclusion

Connecting Tidal to Last.fm is simple. By following the troubleshooting steps, you can quickly fix the common Last FM Tidal not working issues. For users who want the most reliable way to track all their listening, including offline playback, DRmare Streaming Audio Recorder is the ultimate solution, providing local files that guarantee a perfect scrobble every time.