Where is PBS on Roku?

To activate the PBS Video channel on your Roku device for the first time, please see the below instructions. Select PBS Video channel icon on your Roku screen. A screen will appear prompting you to activate the PBS Video channel. Select Activate Now.
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Why can't I get PBS on Roku anymore?

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.
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How do I access PBS streaming?

There are three ways to watch PBS shows without cable: You can subscribe to YouTube TV, the lone skinny bundle that offers PBS; use an antenna to watch it for free over-the-air; or use the PBS Video app, which is available on multiple platforms.
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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.
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How much is PBS passport on Roku?

To get PBS Passport privileges, you will need to make a donation to your location participating station - usually around $5/month or $60/year. Donation requirements vary from station to station, and not all stations participate, so you will need to check station's website for eligibility requirements.
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Is PBS free through Roku?

The PBS Video channel is available for free download on Roku devices.
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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.
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How can I watch PBS for free?

PBS General Audience content continues to be available through member station broadcast services, on member station sites, at pbs.org/video, and through the PBS Video app, available free of charge for iOS, Android, Amazon Fire, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Samsung TV, and Apple TV.
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Is a PBS account free?

Creating an account is free and provides you with the following benefits: Higher quality video streaming. After being logged in you can watch videos in high quality HD streaming. Access to a Watchlist.
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Does the PBS app cost money?

On iOS & Android, enjoy the latest from PBS from your mobile phone or tablet. You can now easily stream PBS programs by simply downloading the free PBS App.
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Can I watch PBS on Netflix?

If you have a Netflix subscription, you've already got access to hundreds of hours of PBS content, such as The Great British Baking Show, Prohibition by Ken Burns, and Vikings Unearthed. See the full lineup of current PBS content at this link.
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Can you get PBS Masterpiece without Amazon Prime?

I know Canadian audiences will embrace our collection of quality, award-winning series with a sense of curiosity and with real gusto.” PBS MASTERPIECE is launching on September 15, 2020 and be available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video Channels.
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How do I find my local PBS station?

When you are in the app, click Settings located in the upper left corner. Tap Local Station. At the bottom of the screen, tap Zipcode to search for a station by zipcode or State to search for a station by state. When the list of available stations appears, tap the station to which you want to localize.
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Why do Roku channels disappear?

Seems like you may have had an internal memory failure or other device hardware failure. Verify your device is plugged into the power adapter into the wall. (alternatively, use another power adapter like a cell phone charger USB adapter), perform a System Restart, and then do a manual system update (Settings.. System..
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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.
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Why wont some channels work on Roku?

Restart your Roku device: Refer to earlier instructions to restart your Roku device. Re-install the channel: After your Roku device restarts, visit the Roku Channel Store and add the channel again. Note: If you are adding a subscription channel billed to your Roku account, you will need to resubscribe.
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How much does it cost to stream PBS?

The subscription rate for PBS LIVING is $2.99/month with an Amazon Prime or Prime Video subscription. PBS LIVING is also available on Apple TV Channels in the Apple TV app at a subscription rate of $2.99/month with no additional annual fees.
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How much is it to subscribe to PBS?

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.
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How much do I pay for PBS?

Typically, the PBS Passport member benefit requires a station donation of at least $60 a year, or $5 Sustainer/Ongoing-monthly gifts. Keep in mind that this donation requirement may vary from station to station.
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How do I get PBS app on my TV?

  1. SEARCH. First, return to your Smart TV's Home menu by selecting the Home button on your remote. ...
  2. INSTALL. An option to “Install” the app will appear in the center of the screen. ...
  3. ACTIVATE. When you first open the PBS Video app, you will receive an alphanumeric code to activate the app at pbs.org/activate.
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What is the difference between PBS living and PBS Masterpiece?

PBS Living compared to PBS Passport

This will give you a much broader variety of PBS shows, including those in the Masterpiece series. In some cases, however, PBS Living will get you more episodes. There are only 15 episodes of “This Old House” on Passport, as opposed to about 50 on PBS Living.
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How much does PBS Masterpiece cost?

The standard subscription rate for the PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel is $5.99 per month with an Amazon Prime membership.
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Does PBS Passport include PBS Masterpiece?

The PBS Passport library features episodes from popular programs, including American Experience, American Masters, Antiques Roadshow, Nature, NOVA, and Masterpiece.
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How do I activate PBS Passport on my TV?

I followed all the steps to activate Passport but when I go back it says I don't have Passport. Why?
  1. Open the PBS app on Amazon Fire TV.
  2. At the left of the app go to the Profile menu.
  3. In the Profile menu, there is an option to Change Account. ...
  4. Select Activate Now.
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Does Roku have a PBS app?

The PBS Video channel is available for the Roku streaming device. Before you can begin using the PBS Video channel on your Roku device, you must first download the channel to your device and activate the channel. Click here for instructions on downloading the PBS Video channel to your Roku device.
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