How to Add and Activate PBS on Google TV

PBS is a popular media streaming app to stream over 4000 shows. It brings to you popular local and national shows. PBS brings all these shows on-demand so that you can watch them at any convenient time. In addition, you can stream Live TV and full-length episodes from local PBS stations. It is a great option to watch popular PBS shows, catch up on your favorite titles, etc. In other words, the PBS app is a whole package of entertainment. You can download PBS on Google TV, Android TV, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, iOS devices, and Android devices. Further, you can access PBS on Google TV, and this section will help you out with the same.

What’s on PBS?

You can find a lot of older as well as latest shows on PBS. The shows belong to different genres like drama, documentaries, history, concerts, and cooking.

• PBS brings specially curated Playlists to you.
• It lets you stream extended cuts, extras, and digital shorts on the PBS app.
• You can create your watch lists and keep track of your favorite shows.
• Popular PBS shows include Masterpiece, Frontline, NOVA, and Poldark.
• Stay up to date with the new releases as new videos are added every day.
• You can access an expanded library of acclaimed PBS programs.
• Also, watch shows that throw light on our history that shaped our present. It includes Finding Your Roots, American Masters, and American Experience.

How to Add PBS on Google TV?

We can find the PBS channel in the Google Play Store. Let’s find the procedure to add it on Google TV.

1. Turn on your TV and then connect your Chromecast with Google TV to it.

2. Next, choose the Search menu on your home screen.

3. Further, search for the PBS app using the search bar.

3. Select the PBS channel from the search results.

4. Click the Install button to start downloading the PBS channel.

5. Allow the download to finish on your Google TV.

How to Activate PBS on Google TV?

Upon installing the PBS channel on Google TV, you shall activate it and then stream its contents. Let’s get started.

1. First, launch the PBS channel from the home screen.

2. When you follow the on-screen instructions, you will get an Activation Code. You could make a note of it.

3. Further, visit pbs.org/activate from a web browser.

4. Enter the PBS activation code in the field provided for the same. Then, click on the Continue button.

5. After PBS approves the code, you can stream its content on your Google TV.

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PBS with Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime or Prime Video is a popular media streaming service. It streams a lot of popular movies, series, and shows on-demand. Also, some of the content from PBS is on Prime Video. For this, you need to get some on-demand Prime Video channels to access PBS content. The channels are as follows.

1. PBS KIDS

• It streams prevalent and useful content for Kids.
• In addition, it has a lot of entertaining yet educating shows for children.
• Popular shows include Dinosaur Train, Daniel’s Tigers, and Arthur.

2. PBS MASTERPIECE

• This channel is the home of British drama. PBS has been providing these popular British dramas in the US for the past 50 years.
• Also, it includes Award-Winning TV series from around the world.
• The channel is currently accessible in the US as well as Canada.

3. PBS LIVING

• PBS Living streams a lot of lifestyle-related content on Prime Video.
• Also, you can find useful how-to tutorial videos on Living Channel.
• The Living channel shows include Antiques, Roadshow, and The French chef.

4. PBS Documentaries

• You can find a lot of interesting documentaries on this PBS channel.
• PBS has been streaming a lot of critically acclaimed documentaries for the past 50 years.
• It includes Nova, Frontline, Nature, Independent Lens, and POV.

5. PBS America

• PBS America is a channel from PBS and is available only in the UK.
• It features history programs and documentaries.
• Further, it features videos related to science, art and culture, current affairs, etc.

PBS on Google TV streams indie films, dramas, news, cooking shows, and home renovation shows. It includes award-winning shows from POV and Independent Lens. Additionally, stream other language shows like Professor T, Thou Shalt not Kill, and Line of Separation. The shows are properly categorized for ease of access. Also, add shows to your customized lists and stream conveniently.