PBS Kids is a programming block aired by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. It operates as a joint venture between Public Broadcasting Service and Sesame Workshop, catering to a target audience of children aged from 2 to 8 years old.

The channel offers educational videos designed to be engaging and age-appropriate, aligning with academic standards. You can easily access the PBS Kids content on your streaming devices.

The PBS Kids app is available on popular platforms such as Roku, Amazon Fire Stick TV, Apple TV, and Android TV. You can easily install the app on your streaming device and activate it at pbskids.org/activate.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding to activate the PBS Kids app on your streaming devices, ensure you have the following prerequisites:

  • A stable WiFi internet connection
  • PBS Kids Account
  • A compatible streaming device
  • A second device to visit pbskids.org/activate.

Activate PBS Kids App on Roku at pbskids.org/activate

  • Power on your Roku streaming device and navigate to the homepage.
  • Scroll to the Search option and select it.
  • Enter the PBS Kids app into the search bar using the virtual keyboard.
  • From the search results, choose the PBS Kids App.
  • Select the Add Channel option to include the channel in your channel list.
  • Once added, return to the homepage and find the app.
  • Open the app and an activation code will then appear on your TV screen.
  • Use another device and visit the activation page pbskids.org/activate to activate the channel.
  • Enter the activation code exactly as shown on the TV screen.
  • Click on the Continue button.
  • After that, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation process.

Activate PBS Kids App on Android TV at pbskids.org/activate

  • Turn on your Android TV and go to the home screen.
  • Then select the Play Store and go to the search bar.
  • Select it and search for the PBS Kids app with the help of the screen keyboard.
  • Select the PBS Kids App from the search results.
  • Then select the Install button to install the app on your TV.
  • Once the app is installed, select Open button.
  • After that, an activation code will appear on your TV screen.
  • Grab your other device and go to the pbskids.org/activate webpage to activate the channel.
  • On the webpage, enter the activation code shown on the TV screen.
  • Then click on the Continue button and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation process.

Activate PBS Kids App on Apple TV at pbskids.org/activate

  • Power on your Apple TV and navigate to the home screen.
  • Access the Apple App Store and select the Search icon.
  • Use the on-screen keyboard to search for the PBS Kids app in the search bar.
  • From the search results, choose the PBS Kids app.
  • Select the Get button to download the app.
  • Once the download is complete, press the Open button.
  • An activation code will then appear on your TV screen.
  • Grab another device such as a phone, tablet, or computer to visit the activation page pbskids.org/activate
  • Enter the activation code exactly as shown on the TV screen on the activation page.
  • Click on the Continue button and follow a few instructions to complete the activation process.

Activate PBS Kids App on Amazon Fire Stick TV at pbskids.org/activate

  • Turn on your Amazon FireStick TV and on the home screen select the Find icon.
  • On the search bar, type PBS Kids with the help of an on-screen keyboard.
  • From the search result, select the PBS Kids app.
  • Then select the Get button to download the app.
  • Once the download is completed, select Open to open the PBS Kids app on your TV.
  • After that, an activation code will appear on your TV screen.
  • Then grab your other device and go to the activation page pbskids.org/activate
  • On the webpage, enter the activation code same as shown on the TV screen.
  • Then click on the Continue button and follow the instructions to complete the activation process.