How to Watch RTE Player on FireStick (March 2024)

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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”

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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: Turn ON your FireStick device and Go to FireStick Home

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Step 2: Click on the Settings icon 

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Step 3: Select the My Fire TV option

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Step 4: To enable the Developer Option, click About.

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Note: If you have already enabled the Developer Option, then proceed to Step 10

Step 5: Click on the Fire TV Stick option quickly at least 7 times

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Step 6: Now you will see this message at the bottom saying "No need, you are already a developer". So stop clicking then

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Step 7: Now the Developer Option will appear in the menu so click on it

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Step 8: Choose Apps from Unknown Sources to turn it ON

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Step 9: Simply click Turn On

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Step 10: Now return to the FireStick Home menu by pressing the "Home" icon on the remote and click on Find

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Step 11: Now select the Search icon

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Step 12: Type Downloader and press search

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Step 13: Select the Downloader App icon from the list available in the Amazon Store

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Step 14: Tap Get/Download

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Step 15: Wait for a while until the installation process is completed

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Step 16: Now click Open

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Step 17: Select Allow to give access to the downloader app

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Step 18: Click OK here

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Step 19: This is the Downloader App interface, Choose the Home tab and click Search Bar

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Step 20: 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.

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Step 21: This is the Firefox apk file

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Step 22: Scroll down and click the download button

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Step 23: Downloading will start, wait till it completes

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Step 24: Click Install

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Step 25: Wait until the installation completes

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Step 26: Click Open

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Step 27: Before you open Firefox browser, open ExpressVPN app and connect to the Ireland server

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Step 28: After Firefox launches, mark the default setting.

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Step 29: Choose the Theme

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Step 30: Now go to the search bar and type the URL www.rte.ie/player/ and click Go

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Step 31: This is the RTE player’s Home

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Step 32: Choose any program Live or on-demand

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Step 33: You can choose the episode here

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Step 34: Click Play

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Step 35: This is your chosen program streaming

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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

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Step 2: Open the Downloader app that you installed in the first method.

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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.

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Step 4: The apk file will download, now click Install

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Step 5: After the installation completes, click Done.

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Step 6: Now open the ExpressVPN App.

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Step 7: Choose the Ireland server and connect it.

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Step 8: Now Launch the RTE Player App

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Step 9: Choose your desired show and start streaming.

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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

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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.

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.

About Rachel Barrett

Rachel Barrett, the creative force fueling FirestickHacks, is your tech compass in the digital universe. As the guiding hand behind Firestick solutions and an Android aficionado, Rachel redefines tech hurdles with finesse. Embark on a seamless journey through Firestick mastery and Android innovation with her expert insights. Follow me On Quora @Rachel-Barrett-103

2 comments

  1. 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.

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