RTE Player is a video-on-demand streaming service that offers various live and recorded RTE television programs, exclusive international content, etc. All the contents are neatly categorized into entertainment, sports, news, current affairs, international dramas, etc. All the contents are available from 7-21 days after the broadcast. While the app is available on smartphones, RTE Player does support Chromecast and AirPlay features. Thus, you can stream lots of must-see TV shows on the big screen.
With the Find Section, you can search for the title of your choice. It is one of the streaming services to support streaming shows in Irish Sign Language. Moreover, it does offer various international channels like ABC Australia, Epix, CBS, arte, Warner Brothers TV, Lionsgate TV, etc.
What’s New on RTE Player
- With the Kids mode, users can set parental pins to keep them away from streaming mature content.
- Users can stream RTE Player Originals that are available as 3-12 minutes videos.
- You can rewind to watch the goal and rewatch the celebrations with the Live restart feature.
- It supports social sharing, a feature that allows sharing programs by name, category, or date.
How to Watch RTE Player on Chromecast TV
RTE Player apps have got native casting support. With that, you can cast RTE Player to Chromecast TV from both Android and iOS devices. You can use the Chrome browser to cast the RTE Player to your Chromecast TV using Windows or Mac PC.
How to Cast RTE Player to TV from Smartphone
Quick Guide: Connect smartphone and Chromecast TV to same WIFI >> Download RTE Player app on smartphone >> launch the app >> stream any title >> click Cast icon >> choose Chromecast TV.
1). Download the RTE Player app from the Play Store for Android phones or App Store for iOS devices.
2). Now, open the RTE Player app on your smartphone. Then log in to your account and finish the initial setup.
3). Connect your Chromecast device or Chromecast in-built TV and your smartphone to the same WiFi network.
4). Now, play any of the contents on the app.
5), Then, tap the Cast icon on the top-right corner of the screen.
6). From the list of devices, choose your Chromecast device.
7). Now, you can see the RTE content streaming on your TV via Chromecast.
How to Chromecast RTE Player from PC Computer
You can cast the RTE website from the Google Chrome web browser and stream content. The following method applies to both Windows and Mac PC. Follow the steps to Chromecast RTE Player from Computer.
1). On your computer, launch the Chrome web browser.
2). Make sure to connect your computer and the Chromecast device to the WiFi network of the same internet.
3). Then go to the RTE Player website and click Login to access your account.
4). Right-click on the screen, then choose the Cast option.
5). From the list of available devices, choose your Chromecast device.
6). Click on the Sources drop-down, select the Cast Tab option.
7). With this, RTE Player will start streaming on your TV under a successful connection.
These were the different ways in which you can cast RTE Player to Google Chromecast-connected TV. Being a multiplatform app, you can pick up from where you left off from any device. The best part of this player is it will automatically adjust the video quality based on the internet speed. If you want a better alternative, you shall Chromecast Kodi Media Player to TV.
FAQs
Yes. You can cast RTE Player from the smartphone or PC.
You can cast or screen mirror RTE Player to TV as it supports Chromecast and AirPlay. However, it is available officially for Apple TV.
By using the Chromecast, you can cast the RTE Player to your TV.
Yes. You can live stream programs from RTE One, RTE 2, and RTE News Now. In addition, you can watch a few catch-up programs from RTE Television broadcasted in 21 days.
While you cannot download RTE Player, you shall still cast RTE Player content to Roku TV.
When the Chromecast TV and the casting device aren’t connected to the same WIFI, then casting from the RTE Player fails.