RTE Player is a free streaming app for your Firestick that offers access to thousands of live and on-demand Irish programs. As the RTE Player app isn’t available on Firestick, you can enjoy its content by accessing its website via the Silk browser. Alternatively, you can sideload the APK version of the app using Downloader. This guide will walk you through two simple methods to watch RTE Player on Firestick in detail.
Use Silk Browser to Access RTE Player on Firestick
To access the web version of RTE Player, refer to the steps below.
1. Search and Install the Amazon Silk Browser
- On the Firestick home screen, tap the Find icon.
- Use the search bar to look for Amazon Silk Browser.
- Choose the Silk browser from the results and hit Get or Download to install it.
2. Visit RTE Player Website
- Once installed, open the Amazon Silk Browser on your Firestick.
- In the browser’s address bar, type in the RTE Player website URL: www.rte.ie/player.
3. Log in and Start Streaming
- Tap Login and enter your account details.
- Browse the RTE Player website and stream your preferred live TV or on-demand content on your Fire TV Stick.
Steps to Sideload RTE Player APK on Firestick
If you are not interested in streaming the web version of RTE Player, install the Downloader application and use it to sideload the app.
1. Install the Downloader App
- Select the Find icon from the Firestick home screen.
- Type “Downloader” in the search bar and find the app.
- On the app page, click Download or Get to install Downloader on your Firestick.
2. Enable Install Unknown Apps for Downloader
- Navigate to Settings, then select My Fire TV.
- Tap Developer Options and select Install Unknown Apps.
- Enable the Downloader app to allow sideloading on your Firestick.
3. Install RTE Player APK
- Launch the Downloader app and give the necessary permissions.
- Type the RTE Player APK URL (https://urlsrt.io/rte) into the URL field.
- Tap the Go button. Then, select Install from the pop-up menu to download and install RTE Player on your Fire TV Stick.
Set Up and Use RTE Player on Firestick
1. Launch the RTE Player
- Open the RTE Player app on your Firestick.
- The app interface features four main tabs: HOME, LIVE, BOX SETS, and KIDS.
2. Watch Live TV, Series, and Originals
- Go to the LIVE tab to stream live news from channels like RTE ONE, RTE 2, and RTE News. Select the BOX SETS tab to watch the latest series and all RTE Originals.
- If you’re looking for children’s programs, tap the KIDS tab to find content that is suitable for Kids.
FAQ
RTE Player might not work on Fire TV Stick due to a weak internet connection, an outdated app, an excessive app cache, or an outdated firmware version.
