How Much Does PBS Streaming Cost?

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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.

How do I stream PBS?

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.

Does PBS have a streaming app?

Stream your favorite PBS shows, create the perfect watchlist, connect with your local station, and more — anywhere you watch.

Is there a PBS streaming service?


YouTube TV

is currently the only live service where you can watch your local PBS station live. YouTubeTV offers the live PBS broadcast of over 100 PBS member stations across the U.S. You can see the channels available in your area by entering your zip code on YouTube TV's channel finder.

How can I watch PBS without cable?

You can download

the PBS Anywhere app

and watch on all of your favorite devices. PBS supports both iOS and Android mobile devices and tablets. You can also download the PBS Anywhere app for Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV, as well as Windows 10.

Is PBS free with Amazon Prime?

Amazon.com Sign up for Prime Video. Prime Video Channels is the Prime benefit that lets you choose your channels. Only members can add PBS Masterpiece and 100+ more channels —

no cable required

.

Is PBS free on Firestick?

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.

How much is PBS on Amazon Prime?

Amazon channel Monthly cost Subscription link Hallmark Movies Now

$6

Subscribe at Amazon
Paramount Plus $10 Subscribe at Amazon PBS Masterpiece $6 Subscribe at Amazon Shudder $6 Subscribe at Amazon

Is PBS app free on Roku?

The PBS Video channel

is available for free download on Roku devices

.

Does YouTube have PBS?

YouTube TV is a subscription streaming service that lets you watch live TV from major broadcast and popular cable networks.

More than 100 local PBS stations are now streaming live on YouTube TV

, allowing you to see your favorite PBS programs live through the YouTube TV website or app.

What is available on PBS streaming?

Stream PBS and local station shows like

MASTERPIECE, Ken Burns documentaries, Poldark, NOVA, Nature, PBS NewsHour, FRONTLINE

, and more on your favorite device!

How can I watch PBS on my smart TV?

  1. Use the Search feature to search Samsung's available app offerings for “PBS” and look for the official PBS Video app. …
  2. An option to “Install” the app will appear in the center of the screen. …
  3. The app will begin installing to your Samsung Smart TV.

Does Hulu offer PBS?

Only YouTube TV carries PBS local stations;

you can't watch your local PBS affiliate live on Hulu

.

Does PBS pay for content?


PBS policies prohibit producers

from requesting fees or accepting cost reimbursement from the subjects of its programming. And while these producers and companies may have content broadcast on public TV or PBS member stations, they do not have a direct relationship with PBS.

How do I watch PBS Masterpiece on Amazon Prime?

You can

log in to your Amazon account to watch on your computer

, or stream with Amazon friendly devices without signing in to a separate app. 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.

How much does PBS passport cost?

Is PBS

free

with Amazon Prime? The subscription rate for the PBS Documentaries Prime Video Channel is $3.99/month with an Amazon Prime or Prime Video subscription via Prime Video Channels and is available in the US only. Every purchase helps support public television for all.

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