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PBS App

Stream your favorite PBS shows, create the perfect watchlist, connect with WGVU Public Media, and more — anywhere you watch.

Stream 4000+ PBS and WGVU shows on-demand

Stream PBS and WGVU Public Media shows like MASTERPIECE, Ken Burns documentaries, Poldark, NOVA, Nature, PBS NewsHour, FRONTLINE, and more on your favorite device!

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Download for free, wherever you watch

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

Download the PBS App on Apple iOS for iPhones

Samsung Smart TV (Tizen)

Chromecast

Sync your content across devices

Activating your device allows you to:

Easily connect with content from WGVU Public Media
Access your Watchlist
Sync all of your favorite local and national shows across all of your devices

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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:

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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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