Does PBS Passport work with Roku?

If you have the PBS Passport benefit, sign in with the same account you originally linked to your Passport benefit. After signing in, a screen should appear confirming that your Roku device has been activated. Return to your Roku device where the screen should update to show the home screen of the PBS Video app.

What devices support PBS Passport?

How much does it cost to watch PBS on Roku?

The PBS Video channel is available for free download on Roku devices.

Can I watch PBS Passport on my TV?

No. You can view Passport videos just by logging in to PBS.org and local station sites from your computer, smartphone and tablet. Currently, PBS Passport content is available: On the PBS.org website via your desktop computer or laptop using the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.

Do you have to pay to watch PBS on Roku?

The PBS channel is now free for Roku, Apple TV iOS and Android. For now, around 85 stations can be live streamed, but more are expected to be added to the list.

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What is the difference between PBS and PBS Passport?

PBS Passport is simply an additional member benefit that offers eligible station donors extended on-demand access to a library of videos. It is entirely up to you whether or not you wish to activate PBS Passport.

How do I get Passport on my Roku TV?

How do I put PBS Passport on my smart TV?

All compatible Android Smart TVs will have a Google Play Store app on their TV where they can download the PBS Video app for Android.

Is PBS Passport free with Amazon Prime?

Likewise, subscribing to an on-demand channel such as Amazon Prime's Masterpiece channel does not grant access to Passport-exclusive videos on PBS.org or the PBS Video app. While some of the same content is available from PBS, Amazon, and Apple, these services are separate from one-another.

Does PBS Passport have an app?

Currently, PBS Passport content is available via: desktop computers and laptops using the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge. PBS Video iOS and Android apps for smartphones and tablets.

How do I activate my PBS Passport?

Because the Passport benefit is a one-time activation, you will not need your activation code in the future. All you need to access Passport is the email address and personal password of your login account you signed into earlier in the activation process.

Is PBS Passport free?

PBS Passport serves as a valuable benefit for sustainers – and one with a lower point of entry at an enticing sustainer rate of $5 per month or $60 annually. As an automatic monthly withdrawal from the donor's account, PBS Passport appeals to donors familiar with monthly services.

Is PBS no longer free?

Don't worry. Since PBS is funded by members and is a non-commercial network, it offers all of its programming online – for free. In addition, some leading streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime carry PBS shows.

Is PBS Passport the same for all stations?

Yes. PBS Passport is a new member benefit from participating PBS stations, and in order to take advantage of it you must identify your station. You can select any station in the country by searching by state or zip code, or find the station that is closest to where you live.

Can you download shows from PBS Passport?

No, currently PBS does not support video downloading for offline viewing. Passport videos are included with our online streaming services through PBS.org or supported apps and websites.

Can you cancel PBS Passport at any time?

Because memberships are retained at a local level, you must email or call your local station in order to cancel your Passport membership benefit.

Is PBS free on Hulu?

And PBS still isn't available on other streaming services like Sling, AT&T Now or Hulu with Live TV.

How much is Amazon PBS Passport?

If you want to try out the channel, you can start with a 7-day free trial. After that, your subscription will cost $5.99/month. On the PBS Masterpiece Amazon channel, you'll find mostly newer series and movies that have been made in the past ten or so years.

Is PBS Passport the same as PBS Masterpiece?

Passport is currently offering (by my count) 40 titles, but not all of them are exclusively Masterpiece. They're all representative of the most popular PBS programming in recent years.

How can I get PBS channels without cable?

Why can't I get PBS on Roku?

If you've purchased your Roku within the last few years, the PBS Channel should be available for download from your Streaming Channels / Channel Store section. If the PBS Channel isn't on your Roku as an option to download, it's not supported by the Roku device you have.

Why do I have to activate PBS on Roku?

The PBS Video channel on Roku requires a channel activation since September 2015. Activating the PBS Video channel is required due to the account-based features on the channel, such as saving favorite shows and videos, syncing saved favorites across devices, the ability to resume a video, and other features.

Why is my PBS Passport not working?

Possible cause: You have already activated. Solution: If you get a message saying the activation code has already been activated, chances are you are already activated and need to simply log in to PBS.org using the same email address you used when you registered for the Passport member benefit.

What is the advantage of PBS Passport?

With PBS Passport, an added member benefit, you get extended access to a digital, on-demand library of more than 1,500 episodes of PBS favorites. Browse below for MASTERPIECE shows currently available, with more being added regularly.

Can I use PBS Passport on more than one TV?

Yes, you can use your Passport membership benefit on multiple devices at the same time. Passport activation codes can only be used once to activate your Passport with your Facebook, Google, Apple ID, or PBS account.