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How to Watch Curiosity Stream on Sony Smart TV

You can stream Curiosity Stream on Sony Smart TV. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming Curiosity Stream using your Sony Smart TV. Learn how to get the most out of your Sony Smart TV while using Curiosity Stream.


Curiosity Stream

Curiosity Stream is a subscription streaming service that offers 1,800+ documentaries and series on science, space, technology, nature, history, health, and more. The service was created by the Discovery Channel founder, John Hendricks, in 2015.

The streaming service includes both original and acquired content including those featuring Stephen Hawking, David Attenborough, Richard Dawkins, Peter Diamandis, and Richard Hammond.

The content is similar to the type of shows you may find on Discovery, The History Channel, Animal Planet, and The Science Channel.

If you add the service through Amazon Prime Video, you can get a 7-day free frial.

Sony Smart TV

Sony Smart TV can be used to watch Live TV Streaming Services and On Demand Streaming Services.

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Can you stream Curiosity Stream on Sony Smart TV?

How to Sign Up and Download Curiosity Stream on Sony Smart TV

Curiosity Stream is available natively using Sony Smart TV. Additionally, you may be able to stream to your Sony Smart TV through Apple AirPlay (2019+ models) or Google Cast (2019+ models).

Curiosity Stream app on Sony Smart TV

  1. Click here to sign up for Curiosity Stream.
  2. Once you’ve signed up, go to the Home Screen on your Sony Smart TV.
  3. Launch the app store and search for “Curiosity Stream” on your Sony Smart TV. Alternatively, Click here to install the app.
  4. Select “Download” to install the app.
  5. Once installed, log in using your Curiosity Stream credentials.
  6. You can now stream Curiosity Stream on Sony Smart TV.

Apple AirPlay

  1. Click here to sign up for Curiosity Stream.
  2. Install the Curiosity Stream iPhone/iPad app.
  3. Once installed, log in using your Curiosity Stream credentials.
  4. Make sure your Smart TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone/iPad.
  5. Start playing the content in the Curiosity Stream app and select the AirPlay icon.
  6. Choose your Sony Smart TV and it will start displaying on your Smart TV.

If you have a compatible TV and you don’t see AirPlay as an option, make sure you update to the latest Sony Smart TV firmware.

Google Cast

  1. Click here to sign up for Curiosity Stream.
  2. Install the Curiosity Stream iPhone/iPad app or Android Phone/Tablet app.
  3. Once installed, log in using your Curiosity Stream credentials.
  4. Make sure your Smart TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Android Phone/Tablet or iPhone/iPad.
  5. Start playing the content in the Curiosity Stream app and select the Google Cast icon.
  6. Choose your Sony Smart TV and it will start displaying on your Smart TV.

How to Sign Up for Curiosity Stream on Other Streaming Devices

If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use Curiosity Stream on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.


What features are available on Curiosity Stream?

Parental Controls

As a subscriber, you can enable Kids Mode which will filter content inappropriate for young children. The settings will sync across all of your devices.

Kids Mode will filter explicit content, disturbing imagery, and explicit sexual content both in nature and in human interaction.

You will have to disable Kids Mode to start seeing all titles available on the service.

Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Plus, Peacock, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, and STARZ also have parental control features.

Simultaneous Devices

There is no restriction on concurrent devices. All members of your immediate family can stream different shows at the same time.

No Ads

Curiosity Stream recently lowered the price of their streaming service and added a single ad acknowledging their sponsors ahead of a streaming session.

However, there will be no ads during or after you start viewing a series or documentary to disrupt your viewing experience.


Originals

Curiosity Stream has a wide variety of original documentaries and shows including the Emmy Award Winning Stephen Hawking’s Favorite Places.

Other Series Include:

  • David Attenborough’s Light on Earth
  • Destination Mars
  • Destination Pluto
  • The Road to Singularity
  • Transhumanism
  • Digits (featuring Edward Snowden)

TV Shows

For U.S. subscribers, Curiosity Stream has acquired a number of BBC productions including The Secret Life of Dogs, The Hawking Paradox, and Sex, Death, and the Meaning of Life with Richard Dawkins.

Other Series Include:

  • Genius by Stephen Hawking
  • Wild Weather with Richard Hammond
  • The Nano Revolution
  • Crusades, Viking, and the World of Stonehenge

DIRECTV STREAM Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $50 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Sling TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $25 Uber Eats Gift Card when you sign up for Sling TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Hulu Live TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $35 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Hulu Live TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.