How to Install PBS on Vizio Smart TV

PBS on Vizio Smart TV

PBS is known as Public Broadcasting Service and it streams the content based on the local station apart from the Prime Time. The PBS content can be watched online anytime through the PBS Video app. PBS Video app offers live streaming of the TV channel that includes news channels and local channels. It has plenty of documentaries to stream anytime. The PBS Video app is available on many streaming devices and smart TVs. You can get the PBS Video on the Vizio Smart TV and watch the live TV channels.

PBS Video is completely free to stream the contents. It also has a membership known as PBS Passport to get access to the exclusive contents. The cost of the Passport is $5 per month or $60 per year. It has a wide range of movies and series across all genres. The app updates the new content in the library regularly. It has a special collection of past series and TV shows.

How to Watch PBS on Vizio Smart TV

(1). Power on the Vizio Smart TV and set up the internet connection.

(2). Press the Vizio (V) button on the remote and open the Vizio App Store.

(3). Select the All Apps tab and search for PBS app in the App Store.

Select All Apps - PBS on Vizio Smart TV

(4). Choose the PBS Video app and select Install to install the app.

(5). Select Open to launch the PBS Video app on the Vizio Smart TV.

(6). Choose Activate Now option and it displays an Activation Code.

(7). Go to the PBS Activation website and type the Activation Code.

Enter the Activation Code

(8). Select Continue and sign in to your PBS account.

(9). Choose the PBS content to stream on the Vizio Smart TV.

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Alternative Way to Stream PBS on Vizio Smart TV

You can also stream PBS Video on the Vizio Smart TV through casting. The PBS Video smartphone app has built-in cast support to stream the content on the smart TV.

(1). Make sure that the Vizio Smart TV and the smartphone are connected to the same WiFi network.

(2). Open the Google Play Store or App Store on the smartphone and browse for PBS video app.

(3). Install the PBS Video app and launch the app on the smartphone.

(4). Select Sign In and provide the PBS account details.

(5). Click the Cast icon at the top and choose the Vizio Smart TV.

Select Cast icon - PBS on Vizio Smart TV

(6). Connect to the Vizio Smart TV and watch the streaming.

PBS Video is an amazing app to watch movies, series, and TV shows on many genres. It has a separate section for many binge-watching series. If you have any queries with the PBS, do let us know in the comments section below.