To get PBS streaming on a smart TV, install the free PBS app from your TV’s app store, then sign in or activate it with a PBS account. PBS says the app is available on devices like Apple TV, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Android TV, Vizio, and Amazon Fire TV.

How to set it up

  1. Open your TV’s app store or apps menu.
  2. Search for PBS or PBS Video.
  3. Install the official PBS app.
  4. Open it and follow the activation prompt.
  5. Sign in with your PBS account, or create one if needed.

If the app is not there

If your smart TV does not support the PBS app, you can use a streaming device such as Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Android TV, which PBS also supports. You can also watch through a browser on pbs.org on some devices.

Passport note

PBS Passport is for extra member benefits like extended access to some shows, but the basic PBS app itself is free to download and use.

Quick answer

So the easiest route is: TV app store → search PBS → install → activate/sign in.

If you want, I can also give you the exact steps for Samsung, Roku, LG, or Fire TV.