Quick Guide
- The PBS app is officially available for Apple TV on the App Store.
- To Get PBS: Go to App Store → Search PBS → Select PBS → Click Get.
- Alternatively, you can AirPlay PBS content to Apple TVs using the PBS app on iPhone or iPad.
PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) is an all-round streaming service where you can watch various on-demand or live TV content. You can install the PBS content on your Apple TV by installing the app on your device from the App Store. Once you install the app, you can watch live news from local PBS stations. You can also watch various on-demand content like award-winning movies, TV shows, and documentaries.
If your Apple TV doesn’t have an App Store, you can use the PBS app on your iPhone or iPad to Cast its content to your TV. In this guide, I will show you how to stream PBS content on Apple TVs with or without installing the app.
How to Add PBS on Apple TV
You can stream the content on the PBS app for free by signing in with your PBS account. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up for an account on their official website. Once you have signed up for an account, use the steps below to install the PBS app.
1. Turn on your Apple TV and ensure it is connected to the internet.
2. Open the Apple TV App Store and then click on the Search icon.
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3. Type and search for PBS and then select the app icon from the results.
4. Further, download PBS by clicking on Get.
How to Activate PBS on Apple TV
Once you install the app on your Apple TV, you must activate the app to start streaming its content. Here is how to activate the PBS app.
1. Open the PBS app and then click on Activate Now.
2. This will display the Activation Code on your screen.
3. With your smartphone or PC, go to pbs.org/activate.
4. Type down the unique code in the space provided and then click on Continue.
5. Sign in to your PBS account with proper credentials.
6. Finally, start streaming your favorite PBS shows on your TV.
How to AirPlay PBS on Apple TV
If you have the PBS app on your iPhone or iPad, or if your Apple TV doesn’t support the PBS app, you can use the AirPlay feature to watch PSB content on Apple TVs. Here is how to do it.
1. Connect your Apple TV to the same WiFi network as your iPhone or iPad.
2. Install the PBS app from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
3. Launch the PBS app and complete the sign-in procedure.
4. Now, select content you would like to AirPlay to Apple TV.
5. On the media player, click the Cast or AirPlay icon.
- If there is no Cast or AirPlay option, you can use the Screen Mirroring option on your iPhone/iPad Control Center.
6. Select your Apple TV from the list of available devices.
7. Once the connection is established, the selected content will play on your Apple TV.
PBS on Apple TV using Streaming Services
YouTube TV is a streaming service that allows you to stream PBS on your TV. If you already own a YouTube TV subscription, then you can easily stream PBS on your TV using YouTube TV. You can install the YouTube TV app on your Apple TV from the App Store.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can access PBS for free on your TV as well. Additionally, we have provided an alternative method to help you cast PBS on your device.
Yes, we have the official PBS app on the Apple TV that you can download from the App Store. Have a great time streaming PBS on your TV.
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