Watch the best of PBS anytime, anywhere on the free PBS app. Stream your favorite PBS shows on-demand and livestream shows from your local station, all from your favorite device.
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Stream local Pioneer PBS and national PBS shows anywhere you want with the PBS app. Stream PBS shows like MASTERPIECE, Ken Burns documentaries, Poldark, NOVA, Nature, PBS NewsHour, FRONTLINE, Call the Midwife, Rick Steves' Europe and more of your favorites on your smart TV, handheld tablet device or smartphone!
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How to 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, Apple, 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:
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How to Download the PBS App on Roku
Watch how to download and activate the PBS App on Roku streaming devices.
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How to Download the PBS App on Amazon Fire TV & Fire Stick
Watch how to download and activate the PBS App on Amazon Fire streaming devices, including Fire TV & Fire Stick.
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How to Download the PBS App on Apple TV
Watch how to download and activate the PBS App on Apple TV.
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How to Find Closed Captioning on PBS Videos
Watch how to find and enable closed captioning on the PBS website and app.
