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Learn how to add streaming apps on your new PlayStation

Learn how to add streaming apps on your new PlayStation

The PlayStation 5 user interface makes it incredibly easy to add new streaming apps.

David Satin
David covers the biggest news stories, live events, premieres, and informational pieces for The Streamable. Before joining TS, he wrote extensively for Screen Rant and has years of experience writing about the entertainment and streaming industries. He's a Broncos fan, streams on his Toshiba Fire TV, and his favorites include "Andor," "Rings of Power," and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."
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David Satin
Adding new streaming services like Netflix to your PlayStation is quite simple.

Now that the hysteria about the release of the PlayStation 5 has died down, the consoles are much easier to find than they were when first released in 2020. They make a great Christmas gift, but there’s never a bad time of year to pick one up!

If you recently came into possession of a new PlayStation 5, and you’re looking for help on how to add your favorite streaming apps to the device, just keep reading! I’ll lay out easy-to-follow instructions on how to get Netflix, Prime Video and other apps onto your PlayStation 5 in no time.

How to add streaming apps to your PlayStation 5

Step-by-step instructions for adding streaming apps to PlayStation 5

  1. Ensure your PlayStation is connected to your TV via HDMI port.
  2. Connect to your home Wi-Fi, if you are not already connected.
  3. On the PlayStation home dashboard, click R1 on your controller to scroll to the Media menu.
  4. Scroll until you reach the All Apps tile.
  5. Click, and browse the available streaming apps for download.
  6. Choose the apps you want and download them onto your console.

Once you’ve followed these few steps, you’ll be ready to watch all the streaming apps supported by PlayStation 5!

Which streaming apps are available on PlayStation 5?

There are a host of popular streaming apps available on the PlayStation 5. Top apps you can add to your PS5 console include Netflix, Apple TV+, Crunchyroll, Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, Pluto TV, and Prime Video. There are many other apps available on your PS5, so scroll through its All Apps section to find your favorites! Keep in mind, that you will need separate subscriptions to watch these streaming services once you’ve got the apps downloaded onto your console.

Can you watch 4K shows and movies on PlayStation 5?

You sure can! PlayStation 5 consoles support Ultra-High-Definition 4K playback, so as long as the content you’re watching is offered in 4K and your TV is 4K-enabled, you’ll be able to stream shows and movies in the best screen resolution widely available with your PS5.

Need extra help?

If you’re having trouble downloading a particular app or getting its content to play on your PlayStation 5, click here to be taken to the PS5 website for more information. There, you’ll find any additional information you need to start watching top streamers on your PlayStation.

David Satin
David covers the biggest news stories, live events, premieres, and informational pieces for The Streamable. Before joining TS, he wrote extensively for Screen Rant and has years of experience writing about the entertainment and streaming industries. He's a Broncos fan, streams on his Toshiba Fire TV, and his favorites include "Andor," "Rings of Power," and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."
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