RTE Player is the perfect platform to stream Irish TV shows, sporting events, documentaries, and much more for free. Unfortunately, the RTE Player lacks official support for installation on Firestick and Fire TV devices. However, you can still access RTE Player on Firestick by sideloading the apk version or visiting the web version on the Silk browser. Regardless of the streaming method, you can access 1000+ Live TV and on-demand content from different categories like News, Entertainment, Sports, Lifestyle, Business, etc.
Note – The RTE Player is free to stream on all supported devices and can be streamed only inside the US.
How to Get RTE Player on Firestick Using Downloader
Before installing the app, visit the official site of RTE Player and create a user account to sync the watch history and much more.
1. Install the Downloader app on Firestick.
2. Return to the Firestick home page and enable the unknown source toggle for the Downloader app. To do so, navigate to Settings → My Fire TV → Developer Options → Install Unknown Apps → Turn on the setting for Downloader.
3. Launch the Downloader app and select Home from the left panel.
4. Input the URL of the RTE Player and tap the Go button to download the APK file.
5. After downloading the RTE Player apk file, select the Install and wait for the player to install.
6. Finally, launch the RTE Player app and log in with your credentials to stream your desired content on the Fire TV/Stick.
Note: If the sideloaded RTE Player doesn’t work with Firestick remote, install and use the Mouse Toggle on Firestick to control the app.
How to Watch RTE Player on Firestick Using Silk Browser
Apart from sideloading the app, you can also stream RTE Player content online on the Firestick device using the Silk browser.
1. Install the Silk Browser on Firestick if it is not pre-installed on your device.
2. Open the Silk Browser and tap on the Search Bar.
3. Type the URL rte.ie/player/ in the search bar and click Go.
4. Tap the Login icon and sign in to your account.
5. Now, you can start watching your desired RTE Player content on the Silk browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. With the help of a VPN service, you can connect to the Ireland server and stream its content on your Firestick device using the browser.