Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS) offers a comprehensive streaming and replay service, Play RTS, allowing viewers and listeners to access a wide range of television and radio programs on demand. The platform, available through web browsers and dedicated applications for iOS and Android devices, provides access to content whenever and as often as desired.
Play RTS’s content catalog includes series, films, documentaries, and podcasts, with a particular emphasis on Swiss and international productions. The service also features live sports coverage, including major events such as the Olympic Games, the FIFA World Cup, alpine skiing, and Grand Slam tennis tournaments. According to the application descriptions, users can utilize features like AirPlay and Chromecast to stream content to their televisions.
The platform offers advanced playback features, including the ability to select original language versions, utilize audio description, and enable subtitles. A mini-player allows users to manage ongoing playback or resume previously watched content. Play RTS also integrates with Apple Watch and control center functionality for convenient playback control. Certain content is available for download, enabling offline viewing. The service also supports background audio playback for video content.
Currently available programs highlighted on the Play RTS website include the mini-series “Under the Bridge,” documentaries focusing on the origins of democracy and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and the thriller mini-series “Celeste,” centered on the Shakira case. The platform also features a comedy-drama, “Nocturne,” nominated for a César Award. Content is primarily accessible to users within Switzerland.
RTS’s Play platform is available as a free application on both the Apple App Store and Google Play. The iOS app has received an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,100 user reviews. The Android application has garnered over 500,000 downloads and a 4.7-star rating from over 7,100 reviews.
