Stream your favorite NPT and PBS shows, create the perfect watchlist, and more — anywhere you want to watch.
Download the free PBS App and gain access to thousands of hours of your favorite NPT and PBS shows. Watch on your schedule, anytime, anywhere.
On-demand – Stream 4000+ NPT and PBS Shows
Our on-demand streaming library includes many genres from drama and mystery to science and history to arts and “how to” shows and so much more.
Stream NPT and PBS shows like MASTERPIECE, Poldark, NOVA, Nature, PBS NewsHour, FRONTLINE, and more on your favorite device!
Live TV – NPT's Main Channel in Real-time
Nashville Public Television's thoughtfully curated broadcast is no longer tied to your television service provider or physical antenna.
Watch NPT's main channel effortlessly, in real time on any device. Start watching NPT your way today.
PBS App
- Look for the free PBS App on your device's app store.
- Install the app. You can choose to sign in with your PBS account or not.
- A popup will ask who is your local PBS station. Choose NPT from the list (if there are other options).
- Click the LIVE TV button at the top right and start enjoying NPT's main channel in real time.
Is the PBS App not available on your device?
No problem, you can still enjoy the livestream through a web browser.
- Visit video.wnpt.org on your computer or mobile device.
- Click the LIVE TV button at the top right of your screen. If you are on a mobile device or tablet the LIVE TV button in located under Menu.
Need more help? Visit PBS' FAQ to get all your livestream questions answered.
Download the PBS App for free, Wherever you Watch
Stream programs with the free PBS Video App on your TV using your Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV or Samsung Smart TV.
PBS App on your Mobile Device
Enjoy the latest from NPT and PBS from your mobile phone or tablet. Easily stream your favorite programs by simply downloading the free PBS App. Follow the instructions below if you need help!
PBS App on your Smart TV
Prefer to watch Tennessee Crossroads or PBS Newshour on a big screen?
Download the PBS App straight to your Smart TV or OTT device. Learn more with the links below.
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No PBS App on your device's app store? No Problem!
If you can't install the app on your device, don't worry! Visit video.wnpt.org on any internet browser for the same PBS App experience.
Choose Your Favorites
Use the My List feature to sync your personally curated favorites across all of your devices.
Watch even more with
NPT Passport is a popular member benefit that provides you with a trove of quality public television programming via the free PBS App.
Binge-watch current and past seasons of your NPT and PBS favorites like Grantchester, Frankie Drake Mysteries, World on Fire, Sanditon, NOVA, Nature, Beecham House, Finding Your Roots and more!
Watch episodes of popular dramas and other programs before they air on TV, along with NPT Passport specials only available to NPT members.
Questions? We’re Here to Help
How do I activate the PBS App?
If you’re using an iOS or Android mobile phone or tablet, you don’t need to activate, but you can sign in or sign up with a Facebook, Google, or PBS account inside the app.
If you’re using a Roku, Apple TV (tvOS), Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, or Samsung Smart TV, access the PBS website via the link below to activate your streaming device:
Need more help or having issues troubleshooting your device?
If you’re having any problems with device activation, activating your Passport account, streaming video content – or anything else – we’re here to help.
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