Treat the date as an announced change
This article was checked on 4 November 2026, before the announced retirement. RTÉ says Radio Player will stop working on 16 November. A familiar old app still opening before then does not settle the listening plan after that date. Note which household device depends on it before assuming the change affects only a name or icon.
Check the device against the new app requirements
RTÉ lists iOS 16.6 or later and Android 7 or later for Listen. It says automatic updates can replace the previous app, while the replacement can also be found in the app store. Inspect the actual device and installed app before assuming every older tablet will receive the update. The publisher offers rte.ie/radio as an alternative for devices that cannot run Listen.
Separate ordinary listening from account features
The new app can be used without an account, but RTÉ says downloads, queue and favourites require sign-in. Existing RTÉ Player, RTÉ News or RTÉ.ie credentials can be used. A person who can hear a station but cannot find a download control should therefore check the account state before concluding that the station or phone is unsupported.
Prepare the route used for everyday listening
Open the intended station or programme through the replacement route while the old app is still available. For offline listening, sign in, finish an eligible episode download and find it under My Audio. For an older device using the website, check the actual station page rather than assuming every app feature is also present: RTÉ describes further web development as ongoing, not complete feature parity at launch.
Questions, answered
Has Radio Player already closed on this article’s check date?
No. The 4 November check precedes RTÉ’s announced 16 November 2026 retirement.
Must I create a new login if I already use RTÉ Player?
RTÉ says the existing RTÉ account credentials work in Listen.