Can I use the Tidal app for streaming with node 2 without Bluesound app?

Yes I get that but then I am streaming using the navigation of the Bluesound app and not the Tidal App, correct?

You can’t use the Tidal app to stream through the Node2 you have to use the bluOS app. You can do what you’re doing connected by bluetooth. This is from Bluesound support

Most Music Services don't allow third party player systems like Bluesound to play using their App but rely on the Players to use our software to access their servers. Spotify is the one exception to the rule as they have decided to abandon the API model of software development.

Unfortunately, as djones51 mentioned, it is not possible to stream to Node2 directly from Tidal's native app. Same issue with Amazon. If you don't like the BlueOS interface, you can try Roon. It is an additional $10 per month but the features and the ease of use is by far the best that I have experienced. If you also use Spotify, Roon provides a one-stop shop for all the major streaming services.

At any rate, bluetooth is never going to compete sonically with wifi or ethernet.

Ok now I get it. Bummer - I like the concept of "radio stations" and "Daily Mix" that both Spotify and Tidal offer on their Apps. As far as I discovered so far, Bluesound is much more basic than these sites. Need to reconsider the design-up to Tidal.

@arafiq : It was my understanding that the node 2 and the iPad have to be connected to the same WiFi network. The node2 streams via WiFi or LAN and Bluetooth between Node 2 and the iPad is used as a GUI/navigation aid similar to a remote control. Am I wrong? Your description sounds as if the streaming "receiver" is the iPad and the iPad is sending the signal to the node2 via Bluetooth. Strange...?