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How to Watch PBS Kids on Android Phone/Tablet

You can stream PBS Kids on Android Phone/Tablet. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming PBS Kids using your Android Phone/Tablet. Learn how to get the most out of your Android Phone/Tablet while using PBS Kids.


PBS Kids

PBS Kids is a free online streaming platform serving toddlers and preschoolers. All content here is kid-friendly and safe. Children will learn lessons about emotional regulation, creative thinking, and problem-solving, with shows focused on science, reading, and more. Standout shows include “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” “Wild Kratts,” and “Molly of Denali.” It’s a must-have service for anyone with young children.

While your family can enjoy PBS Kids for free with the app, the content is limited to eight episodes and a handful of clips per show. If you pay for PBS Kids as an Amazon video channel, you’ll have on demand access to every episode of every show.

Android Phone/Tablet

Android Phone/Tablet is a mobile device that can be used to watch Live TV Streaming Services and On Demand Streaming Services.

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Can you stream PBS Kids on Android Phone/Tablet?

How to Sign Up and Download PBS Kids on Android Phone/Tablet

  1. Click here to sign up for PBS Kids.
  2. Once you’ve signed up, Click here or search for “PBS Kids” on your Android Phone/Tablet to install the PBS Kids app.
  3. Once installed, log in using your PBS Kids credentials.
  4. You can now stream PBS Kids on Android Phone/Tablet.

How to Sign Up for PBS Kids on Other Streaming Devices

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


What features are available on PBS Kids?

Single Profile Only

PBS Kids is a free online service so creating a profile isn’t necessary for viewing. There is a sign-up option, however, which allows for the creation of save points and similar information for games on their website. You can still play without a username; you just won’t be able to save your game.

No Parental Controls

While there is a “grownups” tab, there is no need for parental restrictions since all the content is kid-friendly.

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

Simultaneous Devices

Any programming on PBS Kids can be watched from multiple devices at once. Signing into your profile isn’t necessary to begin viewing, so as long as your device has access to the internet all you need to do is go to their site.

No Ads

If you use the free version of the PBS Kids app, brief messages from corporate sponsors may appear at the start of certain episodes. There are no ads if you add the service through Amazon Prime Video.

Offline Downloads

Some shows can be downloaded through the PBS Kids app, though some shows do not allow this. If you’d like maximum download flexibility, sign up for the service through Prime Video.


TV Shows

PBS Kids is home to dozens of shows created specifically for wholesome edutainment. This includes hundreds of episodes of Sesame Street (1969), Sid the Science Kid (2008), Nature Cat (2015), Molly of Denali (2019), and much more.

Kids

All the content on PBS Kids is specifically designed for children.

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