How to Activate PBS on a Smart TV

Planning to activate PBS using PBS.org activate on Roku or Fire TV? Well, you only need the PBS activation code, PBS login [Pusername and password] and PBS.org/activate website.

You can actually watch PBS on a Smart TV without cable. So, here we will rob minds together on PBS.org/activate. How to get your PBS.org activation code.

And finally. how to activate the PBS app on Roku, Fire TV, Firestick, Apple TV, and Samsung Smart TV [non-tizen OS].

PBS.org Activate Roku

  • Switch on the Roku TV.
  • Go to Home >> Apps >> PBS.
  • Note the PBS Roku activation code. And you should see the screen below.
  • Go to PBS.org/activate on your phone or computer browser.
  • Enter the 7 digits activation code on your Roku screen and tap on the continue button.
  • Click on the “Continue” button.
  • Now, you need to sign in to your PBS.org account.
  • Done.

The PBS.org/activate and PBS activation code will automatically update and take you to your PBS dashboard.

PBS.org activate

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PBS.org Activate on Apple TV

Their two ways to activate PBS on Apple TV.

  • Using Passport
  • Without passport

And now, we are going to discuss both approaches so that you can choose the option that best suits you.

PBS.org Activate Apple TV without Passport

  • Download and install the PBS app TV on your Apple TV.
  • Open the app to view the Apple TV PBS activation code
  • Go to PBS.org/activate on your browser.
  • Enter the PBS activation code on your Apple TV.
  • Hit on the “Continue” tab.
  • Done.

Without the PBS login, the PBS app on your Apple TV will automatically update itself and you can start to watch.

PBS.org Activate Apple TV with Passport

  • Open the PBS app on your Apple TV. If you haven’t done that go to the Apple store, download and install it.
  • Tap on the “PBS” app settings.
  • Tap “Deactivate” from the drop-menu.
  • Open the PBS app again to view the PBS app activation process.
  • Go to PBS.org/activate on your phone or computer browser.
  • Enter the activation code on your TV screen and click on the “Continue” tab.
  • Select the option to sign in to your PBS account and login.
  • Done.

At this point, go back to Apple TV and the PBS app would have refreshed and you will be able to watch PBS on your Apple TV without cable.

PBS.org Activate Fire TV

PBS.org activate Fire TV is not the same as other streaming devices. First, you need to deactivate the PBS app on your Fire TV to be able to activate the streaming app.

  • Open the PBS app on your Fire TV.
  • Tap on “Activate Now.”
  • Take note of the https://www.pbs.org/activate and the PBS activation code.
  • Go to “PBS.org/activate” on either your phone or computer browser.
  • Type the 7 digits Fire TV PBS activation code.
  • Tap on the “Continue” button.
  • Sign in with your PBS account.
  • Done

Close the PBS.org activation tab. The PBS app on your Fire TV will refresh and take you to the PBS home to start streaming.

PBS.org Activate Samsung Smart TV

This will not work for you if your Samsung Smart TV is powered by Tizen. But if the smart TV isn’t powered by Tizen, follow the procedures below to activate PBS on Your Samsung Smart TV.

  • Go to your Samsung Smart TV Apps store
  • Search and install the PBS app.
  • Go to downloaded apps and select to open the installed PBS app.
  • An instruction to activate PBS on your Samsung Smart TV will be displayed.
  • Visit www.pbs.org/activate on your phone or computer browser.
  • Type the PBS 7 digits activation on your Samsung TV screen and click on the “Continue” button.
  • Select and sign in to your PBS account.
  • Done.

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