How to Chromecast RTÉ Player Using a Smartphone and PC

Chromecast RTÉ Player
Chromecast RTÉ Player
Cast SupportYes
CategoryVideo Players & Editors
What You Can Watch on RTÉ PlayerLive TV & VOD
Websitehttps://www.rte.ie/player/
Download LinkPlay Store | App Store

RTÉ Player is a free and geo-restricted live TV streaming service available only in Ireland. With RTÉ Player, you can stream live TV channels and on-demand content from its sub-channels like RTÉ One, RTÉ2, RTÉ News, and RTÉ Kids. The application comes up with the default Chromecast feature, which allows you to cast the in-app content from your smartphone to the smart TV and Chromecast-compatible TVs. This article explains how to Chromecast RTÉ Player from your smartphone and PC to the TV.

Note – The following guide also applies to Smart TVs with built-in Chromecast support.

Prerequisites:

How to Chromecast RTÉ Player Using Android & iPhone

1. Launch the RTÉ Player app, tap the profile icon, and log in with your credentials.

2. Once signed in, tap the Cast icon at the top right corner.

3. Select your Chromecast device from the list of devices connected to the same network.

4. Select and play your desired content from the RTÉ Player app.

Select the cast icon to Chromecast RTÉ Player

5. Now, play the required sports content and watch it on the TV.

How to Chromecast RTÉ Player Using Chrome Browser

1. Visit https://www.rte.ie/player on the Chrome browser and log in with your account.

2. Click the three dotted-icon to choose Save and shareCast.

Choose Cast

3. Select the Sources tab and choose the Cast Tab option.

Choose Cast Tab

4. Choose your PC screen and click the Share button.

5. Now, play any content on your PC and watch it on the TV screen.

How to Chromecast RTÉ Player Using Edge Browser on PC

1. Visit https://www.rte.ie/player on the Edge browser and log in with your RTÉ Player account.

2. Click the ellipsis icon and select More toolsCast media to device.

Select the cast option to Chromecast RTÉ Player

3. Upon finding your Chromecast device, click the Cast Desktop option from the Sources drop-down.

4. Choose your screen and tap the Share button.

5. Now, play the content on the website and watch it on the TV screen.

FAQ

1. How do you fix Chromecast not working on the RTÉ Player app?

First of all, ensure that the above-mentioned prerequisites have been fulfilled. Then restart the Chromecast device to fix the temporary bugs on it. If the issue repeats, reset the Chromecast firmware and then try to cast the RTÉ Player app.

2. Is RTÉ Player compatible with Chromecast with Google TV?

Yes. RTÉ Player offers a dedicated app on the Play Store to install on Google TV.