What is PBS Passport?
PBS Passport is a member benefit that provides WQED donors extended on-demand access to a rich library of quality public television programming online and on your mobile device. This is one of the many benefits that WQED provides its donors. Learn more about Passport here.
What can I use to watch PBS Passport?
You can watch PBS Passport programs with your computer, tablet, smartphone, ROKU, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Samsung Smart TV on wqed.org, pbs.org, and the PBS App.
What kind of content can I find on PBS Passport?
With PBS Passport you can access tens of thousands of hours of programming, representing many genres, including drama, science, history, natural history and the arts. Notable titles include MASTERPIECE series such as All Creatures Great & Small, Poldark, along with other favorites such as Nature, NOVA, Antiques Roadshow, Finding Your Roots, Great Performances and more.
The PBS Passport library will continue to grow as more series and episodes are added.
How can viewers find content that’s available on PBS Passport?
Members who wish to take advantage of PBS Passport must activate their account for access. They will be asked to register to confirm their identity and membership status in order to start enjoying PBS Passport. These videos are only available to users who are registered for PBS Passport.
Who is eligible for PBS Passport?
PBS Passport is available to donors with a yearly contribution of at least $60 or an ongoing monthly contribution of $5 or more. It cannot be purchased separately.
Will there still be free streaming on WQED.org and PBS.org?
PBS and WQED content will continue to be available for free on the WQED.org website, and other digital platforms. PBS Passport provides extended access to the rich library of content for WQED members to enjoy.
Certain content, including kids, news and public affairs programs such as Cyberchase, Bob the Builder, Thomas & Friends as well as FRONTLINE, PBS NewsHour, Independent Lens and POV, will remain accessible to everyone.
What desktop browser do I need?
PBS Passport supports the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari.
I’m not seeing my favorite PBS show in WQED Passport. Why not?
Initially, hundreds of hours of on-demand content will be available via WQED Passport along with tens of thousands of hours of content available to all. This library of content will continue to grow over time as more titles are added.
I would like to activate PBS Passport with my current membership. How can I do that?
If you’re already a WQED Sustainer or a WQED Member at the $60+ level, please visit wqed.org/passport to access your PBS Passport token information.
If you do not currently contribute, please become a member and receive access to PBS Passport. If you receive an error of run into a problem, you can call WQED Membership Services at 412-622-1370 or email us at members@wqed.org.
I cannot afford to donate at this time. Is there a way for me to view this content?
All broadcast content remains available to all viewers on air per our broadcast schedule and will remain online and on mobile for at least two weeks and, in some cases, longer. We believe the new arrangement allows for ample viewing of excellent content, albeit for a more limited time for some programs.
Is PBS Passport available outside the U.S.?
Streaming video from WQED Multimedia – including video that is available to WQED donors – is only available within the United States.