If you like to access popular Kids’ cartoons and TV programs, then install PBS Kids on your Roku.
Being a free streaming channel, PBS Kids offers Live TV and popular and on-demand carton shows on its platform. With the service being free, you will get a limited number of ads on your Roku TV. If you want to stream PBS Kids on your TV, then create a free account on the services portal.
How to Install PBS Kids on Roku
1. Turn on your Roku and go to settings.
2. Next, go to Network and connect your Roku TV to a WIFI network.
3. Now, get back to the Roku home screen and select Streaming Channels.
4. Next, choose Search Channels and type PBS Kids.
5. Select the app from the channel store and click on Add Channel to get PBS Kids on Roku.
How to Activate PBS Kids on Roku
After installing the app, you need to activate the PBS Kids app on Roku using your account. To do this,
1. Open the PBS Kids on your TV and click on the Sign In button.
2. Now, the app will generate an activation passcode on your TV screen. Make sure to note them down.
3. After this, visit the activation website of PBS Kids (https://www.pbs.org/activate/) on your browser.
4. On the website, type in the code you have noted and click on Continue.
5. Then, follow the on-screen prompts and finish the activation process.
6. Now, go over to the PBS Kids app and start streaming its TV shows on your Roku TV.
How to Screen Mirror/AirPlay PBS Kids on Roku
As an alternative, you can watch PBS Kids on Roku via screen mirroring/AirPlay functions. Using your mobile/PC, you can carry out this process in no time. To do this,
- Connect your Roku and casting devices to the same WIFI.
- Android and Windows users should enable Screen Mirroring settings on Roku.
- iPhone and Mac users must turn on AirPlay settings on Roku.
Via Mobile
1. Download the PBS Kids app from Play Store | App Store and log in with your account.
2. From the content library, choose any video and play it on your mobile.
3. Now, from your iPhone, select the AirPlay icon from the app’s media player.
4. Android users open Notification Panel and click on Cast icon.
5. In the next step, choose your Roku device from your respective PC.
6. Now, you can watch PBS on your Roku TV via mobile.
Via PC
1. Visit the official website (https://pbskids.org/)of the PBS app on your PC and log in if needed.
2. Now, choose any video from the app and play it on your mobile
3. While the video starts rolling, press Windows + K on your PC. Mac users click on Control Center and select Screen Mirroring.
4. After this, select your Roku device from your PC and stream PBS Kids content on your big screen.
How to Watch PBS Kids on Roku via Streaming Services
Besides the official app, you can stream PBS Kids on your TV via streaming services. With the service available on multiple streaming platforms, I have taken the liberty to compile them in the upcoming table.
| Streaming Services | Pricing | Installation Guide | Get the app on Roku | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube TV | $72.99/month | YouTube TV on Roku | Download on Roku | tv.youtube.com/welcome |
| Hulu | $82.99/month (Hulu + Live TV) | Hulu on Roku | Download on Roku | hulu.com |
| DirecTV Stream | $119.98/month | DirecTV Stream on Roku | Download on Roku | streamtv.directv.com |
Upon choosing any of the methods here, you can easily stream the popular kid’s shows of PBS Kids on your TV.
How to Fix PBS Kids Not Working on Roku
Due to poor internet, bugs on the app/device, and server issues, you will find your PBS Kids not working on Roku. However, there are multiple issues behind the issue; fixing it will be way easier with primary troubleshooting. Here are some of the troubleshooting steps that I followed to fix this issue.
- Restart your Roku TV.
- Reboot your WIFI/call the ISP to fix the internet problem.
- Check PBS Kids server status.
- Update your Roku device and the app.
- Clear cache on Roku.
- Reinstall the app on Roku.
- Factory Reset Roku TV.
Try following the steps I followed to get your issues sorted. However, if the issues don’t help you, then as a simple solution, visit PBS Kids Tech support website or Roku customer service for help.
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