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Quick Facts
- 5-step setup, takes under 5 minutes
- No subscription needed to browse RTÉ Player's free content
- Works the same way on most Fire TV Stick generations
What you need
- A Fire TV Stick connected to your TV and Wi-Fi — don’t have one yet? Check price
- An Amazon account signed in on the device
Steps
- From the Fire TV home screen, open the Find menu and select Search.
- Type RTÉ Player and select it from the results.
- Select Get or Download to install the app.
- Once installed, open RTÉ Player and select Sign In (or continue as a guest, depending on current app requirements).
- Browse live TV or catch-up content directly from the home screen.
(Menu names can change slightly between Fire TV software updates.)
Troubleshooting
- App won’t install: check your Fire TV Stick has enough storage and is updated to the latest software.
- Playback issues: confirm your broadband speed meets RTÉ Player’s minimum requirement, and restart the device.
Helpful Extras
High-Speed HDMI 2.1 Cable
Worth having a spare on hand — older bundled cables often bottleneck 4K/HDR playback.
Adjustable TV Wall Mount
Tilting/swivel mounts make it much easier to angle the screen for glare-free streaming, especially in bright rooms.
Mesh Wi-Fi System (2-pack)
A bigger upgrade than a single extender, but the most reliable fix for houses where streaming boxes are far from the router.
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