This is the step-by-step guide on how to watch RTE Player on FireStick, Fire TV, & Fire TV Cube.
RTE Player is an Irish video streaming service that broadcasts the content of RTE Channel (an Irish public media broadcaster).
This service allows Live and Recorded Programs i.e. RTE Food, RTE Archives as well as programs from international broadcasters like ABC Australia, Warner Brothers Television, Arte Epix, Lionsgate Television, and CBS.
Unfortunately, RTE Player is only available for the people in Ireland. To watch RTE Player from anywhere around the world, you will need to use a VPN.
Also, RTE Player doesn’t work with the Silk Browser, you will need to use Firefox Browser to stream its content.
If you try to access RTE Player outside of Ireland without a VPN, you will see a geo-restriction error that says:
“This programme cannot be streamed due to the rights restrictions”
I was able to unblock RTE Player from outside Ireland with the help of ExpressVPN.
2 Ways to Watch RTE Player on FireStick
I have discussed two methods by which you can watch free RTE Player content on FireStick. These methods are:
RTE Player (free service) is geo-restricted outside of Ireland, which is why you will need a VPN on your FireStick device to access its content.
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How to Watch RTE Player on FireStick using the Internet Browser
RTE Player is an Irish streaming service that is only available in Ireland. The app is not available on Amazon App Store so we have to stream it on its official website.
We will be using Firefox Browser because its website is not user-friendly with any other browser that we have tested.
As discussed earlier, the service is geo-restricted, so it is essential to install and use ExpressVPN on FireStick and connect to the Ireland server to unblock the website and stream for free.
Now follow the steps to watch RTE Player on FireStick:
Here are the steps to follow:
Step 1: Now go to the FireStick Home
Step 2: Click on the Settings icon on the right side
Step 3: Click on the My Fire TV option given
Step 4: If you don’t find the Developer Option then click About
Step 5: Click on your Fire TV Stick quickly 7 times
Step 6: A notification appears at the bottom saying No need, you are already a developer. That’s it, you have enabled Developer Options.
Step 7: Select the Developer Option given
Step 8: Now click on Install Unknown Apps and proceed
Step 9: Now Turn ON the Developer option provided
Step 10: Now search Downloader on the search bar and select from the options given
Step 12: Select the Downloader application from the suggestions given below
Step 13: Click on Download
Step 14: Wait for the application to install
Step 15: Click Open once the app is downloaded so you can access
Step 16: Click Allow to let the application access your media and files
Step 17: Click OK whenever a prompt appears and continue
Step 18: Now type the URL https://bit.ly/firefox212 and click GO make sure the URL is correctly typed since it is case sensitive
Note: The referenced link is the official URL of this app/website. FIRESTICKHACKS does not own, operate, or re-sell any app, streaming site, or service and has no affiliation with its developers.
Step 19: This is the Firefox apk file
Step 20: Scroll down and click the download button
Step 21: Downloading will start, wait till it completes
Step 22: Click Install
Step 23: Wait until the installation completes
Step 24: Click Open
Step 25: Before you open Firefox browser, open ExpressVPN app and connect to the Ireland server
Step 26: After Firefox launches, mark the default setting.
Step 27: Choose the Theme
Step 28: Now go to the search bar and type the URL www.rte.ie/player/ and click Go
Step 29: This is the RTE player’s Home
Step 30: Choose any program Live or on-demand
Step 31: You can choose the episode here
Step 32: Click Play
Step 33: This is your chosen program streaming
How to Watch RTE Player on FireStick Using the Downloader App
Although RTE is an official streaming service. Somehow, it is not available on Amazon App Store. So we have to sideload it with the help of the Downloader App.
Before streaming on RTE Player, make sure to install and use ExpressVPN on FireSrtick and connect Irish server to access the free content.
Follow the steps below:
Step 1: Open your FireStick home screen
Step 2: Open the Downloader app that you installed in the first method.
Step 3: Enter the URL http://bit.ly/rt99772 in the URL bar or Enter the CODE 435296 and click Go
Note: The referenced link is the official URL of this app/website. FIRESTICKHACKS do not own, operate, or re-sell any app, streaming site, or service and has no affiliation with their developers.
Step 4: The apk file will download, now click Install
Step 5: After the installation completes, click Done.
Step 6: Now open the ExpressVPN App.
Step 7: Choose the Ireland server and connect it.
Step 8: Now Launch the RTE Player App
Step 9: Choose your desired show and start streaming.
Features of RTE Player
RTE Player is a great streaming service that was initially based on Irish content but as time has passed, they have upgraded their service and now they have included international content.
Some of its amazing features are described below:
- Free to stream service
- 2 format based (one is Irish RTE Player & other is International Rte Player)
- Free 500 hours of video content on International Rte Player
- $8.99/mo for extra unlimited hours
- short and few ads during streaming
- Easy and User-friendly interface
RTE Player Top shows
Shows
- The Disconnect
- Our Land
- Capsule Style Challenge
- The Secrets She Keeps
- Darren & Joe’s Free Gaff
- Conversations With Friends.
- Crime
- Killing Eve
- The Secret
- Normal People
- Frasier
- and so much more.
Sports
- Rugby
- GAA
- Soccer
- Golf
- Racing
- Boxing
- Swimming
- Olympics
- Baseball
- and much more
Kids
- Magical Sites
- True Hue
- Keep it Up
- Fireman Sam
- Dizzy Deliveries
- Alva’s World
- Fia’s Faries
- The Wee Littles
- Bally Braddan
- Bush Kids
- Nova Jones
- Royals Next Door
- Story Bud
- Wild Atlantic Kids
- and so on.
Alternatives of RTE Player
RTE player is a free and great streaming service to know and learn the Irish culture as well as it also broadcast international content.
Here are some other alternative services that are like RTE player and you must try them as well.
- BBC iPlayer on FireStick
- ITVX on FireStick
- IMDB TV on FireStick
- TG4 on FireStick
- UKTV Play on FireStick
FAQs – RTE Player
Are There Ads on RTE Player?
Yes! there are some ads during streaming but these ads are so short approx. 30 sec.
Is it Legal to Use the RTE Player?
Yes, absolutely Legal. This is the official website of the RTE channel that has Copywrite license to broadcast the content.
Is it safe to use the RTE Player?
Yes, it is completely safe and risk-free to use the RTE player.
Is it Free to Use the RTE Player?
Yes! it is a free service but it also has a premium subscription for more content.
Benefits of Using RTE Player with a VPN
It is 100% safe and secure to use RTE Player with VPN and also bypass the geo-restriction.
Final Words
Rte Player is a Free video Streaming service of the Republic of Ireland that broadcasts content from the Rte channel. (i.e Irish based channel).
RTE Player has 2 formats that is announced recently one for an Irish audience and the other internationally. The international format has 500 hours of video content for free.
It is necessary to use ExpressVPN on FireStick to hide online identity and protect from malware while streaming free live content from Rte Player.
Thanks for this. I sideloaded the app on downloader. It worked for three days and now it won’t load any programs. I rebooted Wi-Fi, fire TV, deleted and again sideloaded the app, but nothing works. Using VPN every time.
Which method you’re using? app or browser method?