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What to look for

• App availability — does it support RTÉ Player, Netflix, and your sports package?
• Remote and interface — how easy is daily use
• Price and where to buy — official Irish retailers only

Popular options

• Amazon Fire TV Stick — wide app support, affordable. Check price on Amazon
• Apple TV 4K — best for existing Apple households. Check price
• Chromecast with Google TV — simple, budget-friendly. Check price
• Smart TVs with built-in platforms (LG webOS, Samsung Tizen, Android TV) — no extra device needed

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Where to buy in Ireland

Stick to official retailers — Harvey Norman, Currys, Argos, or the manufacturer’s own site — to ensure warranty and legitimate hardware.

Retailer names above are for reference only until you swap in your affiliate tracking links.

Next: follow our installation guides once you’ve picked a device.

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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

1. From the Fire TV home screen, open the Find menu and select Search.
2. Type RTÉ Player and select it from the results.
3. Select Get or Download to install the app.
4. Once installed, open RTÉ Player and select Sign In (or continue as a guest, depending on current app requirements).
5. Browse live TV or catch-up content directly from the home screen.

(Verify these steps against the current app version before publishing — app UIs change.)

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.

See more in Streaming Services and Devices.

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Why “legal” matters

Unauthorized IPTV resale services are illegal in Ireland and unreliable — they get shut down, expose you to malware, and offer no consumer protection. This guide only covers licensed, legal services.

Free-to-air and public service options

• RTÉ Player — free, includes live TV and catch-up for RTÉ channels
• Virgin Media Player — free with a Virgin Media account

Paid subscription services

• Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video — standard international catalogues, Irish pricing. Sign up
• Sky Stream / NOW — legal access to Sky content without a satellite dish. Sign up
• eir Sport, Premier Sports — licensed sports coverage. Sign up

Not every streaming service runs an affiliate program — check each provider’s site before swapping in a real link; leave as a plain text mention if none exists.

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How to choose

Pick based on what you actually watch — sports fans need a licensed sports package; casual viewers are often covered by one or two general streaming subscriptions plus RTÉ Player.

Related: see our device guides and installation guides for setup help.