PBS App
You can watch the best of PBS anytime, anywhere, on the FREE PBS App.
Join MPT for an upcoming virtual workshop to get help on how to download and start streaming! MPT staff will be on hand to show you how the PBS App works, how to access and watch it, and answer any questions you have.
All workshops are free and will take on Zoom.
All workshops will be recorded and available below within two weeks.
Pro-tip: You don’t need to be a member to use the PBS App!
We Thought You Ought to Know: PBS App
The PBS App is a FREE streaming service with great PBS and MPT shows on your TV and other devices. Get it today!
Register or watch our free workshops
TUESDAY, MARCH 19
What is the PBS App? (TV vs. phone vs. tablet)
WATCH NOW | PBS HELP VIDEO | HOW-TO PRINTABLE GUIDE
TUESDAY, MARCH 26
How to use the PBS app on my Roku TV or Device
WATCH NOW | PBS HELP VIDEO | HOW-TO PRINTABLE GUIDE
TUESDAY, APRIL 2
How to use the PBS app on my Apple TV
WATCH NOW | PBS HELP VIDEO | HOW-TO PRINTABLE GUIDE
MONDAY, APRIL 8
How to use the PBS app on my Amazon Fire TV/Firestick
WATCH NOW | PBS HELP VIDEO | HOW-TO PRINTABLE GUIDE
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 6:30-7:30PM
How to use the PBS app on my Android TV
Register here
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 6:30-7:30PM
How to use the PBS app on my Samsung Smart TV
Register here
MONDAY, APRIL 29, 6:30-7:30PM
How to use the PBS app on my VIZIO SmartCast TV
Register here
MONDAY, MAY 6, 6:30-7:30PM
How to use the PBS app on my Phone, Tablet, and or Chromecast
Register here
Need additional assistance? Please contact us at membership@mpt.org or 410-581-4097.
Download
the PBS App
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.
Download for free, wherever you watch
The PBS app is available to download on the following platforms
iOS
Android
Amazon Fire Tablet
Roku
Samsung
Smart TV (Tizen)
Chromecast
Apple TV
Android TV
Amazon Fire TV
Vizio
Google TV
Comcast X1 & Flex
(Coming Soon)
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, 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:
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.