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PBS Video App

Stream your favorite PBS shows, create the perfect watchlist, connect with
your local station, livestream PBS *, and more — anywhere you watch.

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Watch 4000+ PBS and local shows on-demand, or stream live TV

Stream national and local PBS shows like MASTERPIECE, Poldark, NOVA. Nature, PBS NewsHour, FRONTLINE, This is Utah, Modern Gardener, and more on your favorite device.

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Download for free, wherever you watch

The PBS Video App is available to download on the following platforms:

IOS App

iOS*

IOS App

Android*

IOS App

Roku*

IOS App

Samsung Smart
TV (Tizen)

IOS App

Apple TV*

IOS App

Android TV

IOS App

Amazon Fire TV

IOS App

Chromecast

Questions? We’re here to help

Sync your content across devices

Activating your device allows you to:

  • Easily connect with content from your local station
  • Access your Watchlist
  • Sync all of your favorite local and national shows across all of your devices

How do I activate the PBS app?

If you’re using an iOS or Android mobile phone or tablet, you don’t need to activate, but you can sign in or sign up with a Facebook, Google, or PBS account inside the app.

If you’re using a Roku, Apple TV (tvOS), Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, or Samsung Smart TV, access the PBS website via the link below to activate your streaming device.

Need more help or having issues troubleshooting your device?

If you’re having any problems with device activation, activating your Passport account, streaming video content, or anything else, we’re here to help.