Where to Watch WQED

WQED’s Website

• Watch the main channel livestream for free at WQED Livestream.
  • This stream is available only within WQED’s viewing area. Viewers outside of WQED’s viewing area will get their local PBS station livestream. Not sure what livestream you’ll receive? Check your IP location here.
• Watch the WORLD channel livestream at World Channel Livestream.
• Watch the Create channel livestream at Create Channel Livestream.
• Stream free on-demand WQED and PBS shows.
• Watch WQED Passport, an added member benefit with extended access to an on-demand library of PBS favorites.

STREAM ONLINE

PBS App

• Download the free PBS App to watch the WQED livestream and get access to free WQED and PBS shows on-demand.
  • WQED’s livestream on the PBS App is available only within WQED’s viewing area. Viewers outside of WQED’s viewing area will get their local PBS station livestream. Not sure what livestream you’ll receive? Check your IP location here.
• WQED Passport is also available to qualifying members in the PBS App.
  • Need to activate your Passport account? Enter the code you received to your email here.
  • Don’t know your code or think you already have WQED Passport account? You can look up it up here.
• The PBS App is available on Roku, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV (fourth generation and higher), Samsung Smart TV, Android TV, and iOS and Android devices.

DOWNLOAD THE PBS APP

As with any video or stream on your smartphone or tablet, you can use Chromecast or Apple Airplay to watch on your TV screen.
Click here for instructions on Google Chromecast & Apple Airplay.

Roku

• Download the WQED Roku Channel for three free livestreams:
  • WQED Main channel
  • WORLD channel
  • Create channel
• Download the PBS App  for access to free WQED and PBS shows on-demand and WQED Passport.
• Download the PBS KIDS Channel to watch the 24/7 PBSKIDS livestream and on-demand PBSKIDS shows with new episodes added weekly.

STREAM ON ROKU

YouTube and YouTube TV

• On WQED’s FREE YouTube Channel, you’ll find full-length documentaries, digital shorts, and more! New content uploaded daily!
• WQED is also livestreaming on YouTube TV. Those who pay to subscribe to YouTube TV will be able to watch WQED.
  • WQED’s livestream on YouTube TV is available only within WQED’s viewing area. Viewers outside WQED’s viewing area will get their local PBS station livestream.
• YouTube TV also includes episodes and on-demand WQED-produced shows and PBS favorites.

WQED YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Local Now

• WQED is now livestreaming on Local Now, a free streaming service for local news and entertainment in America.
  • WQED’s livestream on Local Now is available only within WQED’s viewing area. Viewers outside of WQED’s viewing area will get their local PBS station livestream.
• The Local Now app is available on localnow.com, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Xfinity, Vizio, Samsung, Android and IOS devices.
• Download Local Now from the Google Play store.
• Download Local Now from the Apple App Store.

LOCAL NOW

Hulu + Live TV

• WQED is livestreaming on Hulu + Live TV. Those who pay to subscribe to Hulu + Live TV will be able to watch WQED’s stream.
  • WQED’s livestream on Hulu + Live TV is available only within WQED’s viewing area. Viewers outside of WQED’s viewing area will get their local PBS station livestream.

Get Hulu + Live TV

PBS Kids

• Watch PBS KIDS on the 24/7 livestream!
• Download the free PBS KIDS Video App that gives kids and parents access to thousands of free videos, including full episodes and clips from PBS KIDS shows.
• Download the PBS KIDS Channel on Roku or the PBS KIDS App on Amazon Firestick to watch the 24/7 PBS KIDS livestream and on-demand shows with new episodes added weekly.

Having Trouble?

For over-the-air reception, check the signal strength available in your area using the FCC’s website. You may not be able to tune stations listed below 75%.

Need more help? Check out WQED’s tips for over-the-air reception here.