New RTE Player

lertsnim · 08-12-2018 12:07am

Tigerandahalf wrote: »

I tried the player on Windows laptop with chrome browser and it looked for a flash player download in order to play. So much for html5.

Did you try the beta player?

Tigerandahalf · 08-12-2018 12:09am

lertsnim wrote: »

Did you try the beta player?

The new player logo was on it so I presume that was it.

lertsnim · 08-12-2018 12:11am

You need to be on https://beta.rte.ie/player/ and then you wont be asked to run flash.

Tigerandahalf · 08-12-2018 12:16am

lertsnim wrote: »

You need to be on https://beta.rte.ie/player/ and then you wont be asked to run flash.

Puzzles me how they have a big launch in the media and then just release a beta version with no sign of the mobile apps or the connected platforms.

lertsnim · 08-12-2018 12:21am

Tigerandahalf wrote: »

Puzzles me how they have a big launch in the media and then just release a beta version with no sign of the mobile apps or the connected platforms.

That's the RTE way.

fritzelly · 08-12-2018 12:22am

Tigerandahalf wrote: »

Puzzles me how they have a big launch in the media and then just release a beta version with no sign of the mobile apps or the connected platforms.

They need to justify the money they spent on it by spreading the various launches for as much media coverage as possible (god knows how much they spent on this over the past coupla years)

MOH · 08-12-2018 4:45am

fritzelly wrote: »

They need to justify the money they spent on it by spreading the various launches for as much media coverage as possible (god knows how much they spent on this over the past coupla years)

And to pay for the TV license inspectors they supposedly send around during the day while everyone is at work. If they actually exist. Surely that TV Detector van can tell I have no TV?

Tigerandahalf · 08-12-2018 8:43am

sugarman wrote: »

What big launch? They've a handful of updates on their twitter clearly mentioning its a sneak preview / beta release only on available on PC at the moment while they put the final touches of the finish product together. They even mention mobile and other devices are to follow!

They said the apps would be out by the end of the week. Then no sign of them.
The amount of deadlines they miss is incredible.

The saorview connect launch has been one missed deadline after another.

....posted on 2nd December on twitter...

Yep! We're rolling out just desktop and mobile devices tomorrow but it'll be on Smart TVs very soon after.
.....

icdg · 08-12-2018 9:33am

I noticed that the new logo has started appearing on RTE promos. Quite clearly in RTE’s collective mind (in so far as an organisation can have one!) this is now “launched”, but the reality is somewhat different. And it’s worrying that they think desktop is still the core platform for an app like this.

portach king · 08-12-2018 2:04pm

icdg wrote: »

I noticed that the new logo has started appearing on RTE promos. Quite clearly in RTE’s collective mind (in so far as an organisation can have one!) this is now “launched”, but the reality is somewhat different. And it’s worrying that they think desktop is still the core platform for an app like this.

There's no doubt that they've made a pigs ear of the launch, but I don't believe that they think the desktop is the core platform. From everything they've said mobile apps are on the imminent horizon, Chromecast/airplay support included. They've also said Apple/Android TV apps are next after that. They know what's up and they're rolling out a beta now, and the choice for desktop was probably chosen as it would be the least stressful on their bandwidth as it gets up and running.

Elmo · 08-12-2018 5:42pm

portach king wrote: »

There's no doubt that they've made a pigs ear of the launch, but I don't believe that they think the desktop is the core platform. From everything they've said mobile apps are on the imminent horizon, Chromecast/airplay support included. They've also said Apple/Android TV apps are next after that. They know what's up and they're rolling out a beta now, and the choice for desktop was probably chosen as it would be the least stressful on their bandwidth as it gets up and running.

Okay so IMO your bandwidth/capacity is capital, RTÉ have stated all along that they where investing in capital, as already pointed out the software is standard no need to reinvent the wheel and look of the player is superficial.

RTÉ are suppose to be launching a new look player in tandem with their investment into bandwidth/capacity.

Going by BARB figures for BBC/ITV/c4/etc there is little difference between desktop, smart TV/STBs, phones and tablets.

radiospan · 10-12-2018 8:49am

Does anyone have any technical info on the video quality?

The old player seemed to go up to a max of 576p (and 2500k bitrate?). The new player looks like 1080p to me, but can't get any info. It's seems its not possible to capture anything from it with youtube-dl or similar.

lertsnim · 10-12-2018 12:10pm

iOS devices are updated with the new app. Nothing on Android so far.

Edit: On android now too.

Tigerandahalf · 10-12-2018 2:32pm

It is not on android. They have just changed the logo in the play store to red but the app hasn't been updated yet.

Tigerandahalf · 10-12-2018 2:51pm

They have updated the android player info
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NEW RTÉ PLAYER
Your destination for great TV and Video – Live and on-demand
Discover something great to watch every time you use RTÉ Player. Explore Box Sets, RTÉ Player Originals and all your RTÉ TV favourites on the fully reloaded RTÉ Player app for Android

DISCOVER BRAND NEW CONTENT
You asked, and we listened. Browse brand new shows on RTÉ Player including hit US dramas Boss, Graves and Swedish Dicks. Or in the mood for some nostalgia, check out cult classics Dawson’s Creek, Bachelor’s Walk and Raw.

Stuck in commuter traffic, discover our playlists and relive the best bits of your favourite shows. From the 20 greatest moments from Love/Hate to those magical moments where Dermot Bannon turns people’s houses into dream homes in Room to Improve.

RTÉ Player Originals are our brand new shorts, ranging on average from 3-12 minutes, these little gems are perfect for watching on your mobile, on your lunchbreak or before bed.

LIVE STREAMING & LIVE RE-START
Watch RTÉ One, RTÉ2 and RTÉ News Now live wherever and whenever you want
We’ve added RTÉjr live streaming. Your kids can now enjoy fun shows in a safe space
Two new exclusive channels streaming RTÉ Archives and RTÉ Food
Live restart - A great new feature that allows you to rewind back to the goal and rewatch the celebrations.

KIDS MODE
Set parental pins to protect your children from shows aimed at a Mature Audience (MA)

IRISH SIGN LANGUAGE (ISL)
Set your preferences so you can watch shows with in-vision Irish Sign Language (ISL)

AUDIO DESCRIPTION
Set your preferences so you can watch shows with an audio description (AD)

SEARCH
Search for the title you want to watch in our Find Section.

CHROMECAST
The RTÉ Player App supports Chromecast so you can cast to your big screen using your Smart TV.

SOCIAL SHARING
Social sharing features allow you to share programmes. You can browse programmes by name, category, date and latest. You can save programmes as a favourite and pick up on a programme where you last viewed.

The RTÉ Player App uses streaming technology which means that you must be connected to the Internet in order to watch programmes. The app will automatically adjust video quality based on the speed of your WiFi connection.

We hope you enjoy using RTÉ Player.
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portach king · 10-12-2018 3:03pm

Using it to watch the One o'clock news now on my Chromecast and switch between channels. So far, so good. Getting playback controls is a bit finnicky but it's a good start and I hope it continues to improve on what looks like a fresh and seeming successful reboot.

Elmo · 10-12-2018 3:11pm

My only issue is the "live" archive channel, it is just loading videos from the player rather then a continues stream like RTÉ ONE etc. There are certain show worthwhile repeating much of it isn't that good. Why not put RTÉ ONE +1 on the player if you have the archive channel/food channel?

lertsnim · 10-12-2018 3:51pm

Tigerandahalf wrote: »

It is not on android. They have just changed the logo in the play store to red but the app hasn't been updated yet.

I must have imagined it so when I updated and opened the app on my phone earlier.

Looked again and it's still the updated app.

Tigerandahalf · 10-12-2018 4:13pm

lertsnim wrote: »

I must have imagined it so when I updated and opened the app on my phone earlier.

Looked again and it's still the updated app.

What device are you on?
I still don't have it.

lertsnim · 10-12-2018 4:14pm

One Plus 5T

Tigerandahalf · 10-12-2018 4:19pm

My app in the play store says it was last updated in September 18.

The info on the app has been updated but not the app itself. Strange.

Edit; I have it now. I uninstalled the old one first.
Maybe there was just a delay in getting out to all devices.

Tigerandahalf · 10-12-2018 4:34pm

Some great stuff there in the archive.
I see they have a documentary on Christy Ring.

Rte must have a fabulous collection of old documentaries.

A few I see on there...
Christy Ring
When Cathal Shannon met Muhammad Ali
Festival Folk - Christy Moore
This is Christy - singer Christy Dignam
David Bowie - the last 5 years
Joe Dolan
The Late Late Show's 'For one night only'

campo · 10-12-2018 4:41pm

Working well on my Android phone, looking forward to testing this on the Firestick later on

JDxtra · 10-12-2018 4:57pm

Casting option works well. No native Android TV app yet, but not the end of the world

Tigerandahalf · 10-12-2018 5:11pm

There is a lot of TG4 stuff there too.
Not sure if they are co productions or what.

The button at the top left corner allows you to register/sign in. This will allow you to pick up where you stopped watching something previously.

It also has subtitles, Irish sign language and push notification options.

rovers_runner · 10-12-2018 7:04pm

Archives a brilliant addition.
Chromecast working well, quality great considering the times for bon voyage and echo Island.

Dublin Village an unexpected bonus too

JMcGee · 10-12-2018 7:46pm

I can’t get it to Airplay to either of my Apple TV 4K. The tv just blinks briefly and the app eventually crashes after a few failed attempts. Anyone else have luck with AirPlay?

10-12-2018 9:15pm

The Smart Tv app hasn’t updated yet, on my LG!

Arthur Daley · 10-12-2018 9:32pm

Still as buggy as hell

sligojoek · 10-12-2018 9:33pm

Seems to be working fine for me. I've had nothing but frustration with the old one.

Last night I watched a few things from the archives including the Christy Moore gig from 1984 on the laptop. No issues whatsoever. That cough- line of code for ABP -cough seems to have worked a treat. I put the app on the android phone this evening. I did a test run on last night's Fair City. 90 secs of ads at the start and 90 secs halfway through. I can live with that as long as the main show runs smoothly. Which it did. I'll try Chromecast later when I've the TV to myself.

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