The team at Roku has announced the inclusion of PBS Kids and PBS. Both popular educational channels are now available via several different Roku players.
The TV stations are available on several players including the Roku 3, Roku 2, Roku LT, new Roku HD players and the Roku Streaming Stick in the U.S.
With the arrival of PBS Roku users receive access to very popular programs including NOVA , American Experience , Masterpiece , Nature , Frontline , and Antiques Roadshow, among others.
Also available is the ability to stream content from their local PBS station and short, web-original videos from PBS Digital Studios. PBS is also providing the Blank on Blank series, which offers rare audio interviews with celebrities.
Children will love PBS KIDS programming, which brings full-length episodes and clips from popular children’s shows which include Curious George , Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood , Dinosaur Train , Super WHY! , and The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Both channels are available now via the Movies & TV section of the Roku Channel Store.
Here’s a video introducing the new PBS and PBS Kids channels on Roku:
http://youtu.be/PG19JDgqo6A
Here are some of the key features found on the new Roku PBS Channels:
• PBS primetime programs: American Experience, FRONTLINE, Masterpiece, Nature, NOVA,
PBS NewsHour and more
• Arts and music programs: American Masters, Austin City Limits, Great Performances, and more
• Programs from your local PBS station
• Original series from PBS Digital Studios, including OffBook and Idea Channel
Will you be taking advantage of the Roku channels for PBS and PBS Kids ?
