PBS KIDS Video

Abstract

PBS KIDS Video is an education app for children who watch PBS KIDS programmes on a phone or tablet. It brings together full episodes, shorter clips and live PBS KIDS television, with content aimed at early learning and subjects such as social-emotional skills and STEM.

What it offers

The catalogue includes more than 600 full episodes and over 5,000 clips, so children can choose familiar programmes or explore something brief. Selected shows can be downloaded for viewing without an internet connection. The app also provides live access to the PBS KIDS channel without requiring a cable login.

• On-demand episodes and clips from PBS KIDS programmes
• Offline viewing for selected shows
• Live PBS KIDS television
• English and Spanish audio and caption options

For parents and carers

A dedicated grown-ups section keeps programme information and scheduling details separate from the child-facing viewing area. It includes TV schedules and explanations of the learning aims associated with each series, which can help adults choose content rather than leaving children to browse an open video platform.

Worth knowing

The app is best suited to families looking for curated children’s video with an educational focus, rather than a general streaming service. Its straightforward, programme-led design is intended for young viewers, while the grown-ups area handles the information adults are more likely to need.

PBS KIDS is the listed developer. On Google Play, PBS KIDS Video has a rating of about 4.3 out of 5 from more than 65,000 reviews, with 10,000,000+ installs.