Streamlining the way local stations distribute PBS content to their viewers.
PBS Video App
Stream your favorite PBS shows, create the perfect watchlist, connect with your local station, and more — anywhere you watch.
Download for free, wherever you watch
The PBS Video App is available to download on the following platforms:
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
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Questions? We’re here to help
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.
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Ken Burns Country Music
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(Y)OUR APPS ARE EVERYWHERE
Whatever their device, our viewers can access an expansive library of PBS national and local content right at their fingertips. Through localization, stations can engage with their community by providing frequently updated content to their viewers. Station branding is present throughout all of our mobile and streaming services, allowing stations to connect with their viewers on multiple platforms.
Curious about our mobile apps?
Want to learn more about our streaming products?
Reach out to our team at spi@pbs.org.