PBS is a combined live TV and on-demand content streaming service that you can add to your Sony Smart TV. This app is quite unique when it comes to on-demand streaming content that expands across various genres. The content library includes news, films, documentaries, shows, and iconic series. These channels include PBS Documentaries, PBS Kids, PBS, Living, and PBS Masterpieces. You can consider the PBS app to be a complete entertainer for everyone.
PBS provides a station membership benefit known as the PBS Passport. It is more like a donation to the PBS station. Also, it helps you connect to the local PBS station and an updated library. You can stream episodes from old PBS shows and early releases of PBS shows with the PBS Passport.
How to Stream PBS on Sony Smart TV
(1). Turn on your Sony Smart TV and connect to your WiFi network.
(2). On your home screen, select the Apps tab and then the Google Play Store.
(3). Using the search bar, search for PBS in the Google Play Store.
(4). Pick the PBS app from the list of apps and then click on Install.
(5). Select Open and launch the PBS app.
(6). Follow the on-screen prompts and get the Activation Code.
(7). With any web browser, visit the PBS activation website.
(8). Click on Android TV and enter the activation code.
(9). Click on the Continue button and the app gets activated.
(10) Finally, you can start streaming the PBS app on your TV.
Related: How to Stream PBS on Vizio Smart TV.
Alternative Way to Stream PBS on Toshiba Smart TV
If you don’t wish to add the PBS app on your Smart TV, then you can choose to cast it on your TV. Both the Android and iOS apps of PBS support casting on your TV. Make sure that you have a PBS account before adding the app to your phone.
(1). Firstly, connect both your smartphone and Chromecast device to the same WiFi network.
(2). Install the PBS app from the Google Play Store or App Store as needed.
(3). Open the PBS app and then sign in to your PBS account.
(4). Click on the Cast icon.
5. Within a few seconds, the PBS app starts to stream on your TV.
6. Now, play any content you like and enjoy streaming it on your TV.
Now, you know how to stream PBS on your Sony Smart TV. Shows to look forward to on PBS includes Antique Roadshow, Ken Burns, POV, American Experience, and Masterpiece. Also, the PBS app brings to extended cuts and exclusive clips of its show that you can get nowhere else.
