Stream local Pioneer PBS and national PBS shows anywhere you want with the PBS app. Stream PBS and local station shows like MASTERPIECE, Ken Burns documentaries, Poldark, NOVA, Nature, PBS NewsHour, FRONTLINE and more of your favorites on your Smart TV, streaming device or smartphone!
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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The PBS app is available to download on the following platforms
Watch how to activate the PBS App on our supported television streaming devices. Our PBS App activation website is at https://pbs.org/activate
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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 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 Apple TV
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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, 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 App download link at the top of the page to activate your streaming device:
Support your local station and get extended access to your favorite PBS shows & films, including American Experience, Antiques Roadshow, Independent Lens, MASTERPIECE, NATURE & Finding Your Roots.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Upper Midwest Chapter announced that Pioneer PBS has been nominated for 22 Emmy® Awards. Long-running Pioneer PBS programs Postcards and Prairie Sportsman snagged nominations, as well as our teams dedicated to sharing veteran and Minnesota history stories. Encourage stories such as these with your support at pioneer.org/donate/. And follow through to view and watch them.
