Find out what WNED PBS means to viewers, and about its role as a public service.
WNED PBS consistently ranks among the most-watched U.S. public television stations in prime time. Our popular line-up draws from PBS and various other sources, including the BBC and American Public Television.
WNED PBS invites you to experience the worlds of science, history, nature and public affairs; to hear diverse viewpoints; and to take front row seats to world-class drama and performances.
As a leading producer of single-topic documentaries, our national and regional productions have been seen by millions of people across the continent, stimulating cultural and heritage tourism to the Buffalo/Niagara/Toronto region.
WNED Create is a round-the-clock lifestyle channel committed to lifelong learning through how-to programming. WNED Create is a one-stop resource providing viewers with ideas and inspiration to enrich lives, pursue hobbies and make the most of leisure time with its popular collection of do-it-yourself, how-to, cooking, travel, home improvement, gardening, and arts & crafts programming.
On weekends, viewers enjoy special themed or hosted marathons and seasonal program events, which air three times and feature 12 hand-picked episodes. This unique rotation gives viewers the opportunity to discover their favorite programs – and new ones – throughout the day, commercial free, every day of the week.
From culinary enthusiasts to armchair travelers, home-improvement buffs and budding artists alike, this channel provides something for every taste!
WNED PBS KIDS brings you your favorite PBS KIDS shows 24 hours a day on an additional television channel as well as a live stream on digital platforms, making it easy for children to watch their favorite series during primetime and other after-school hours when viewing among families is high. This new service expands the reach and impact that Buffalo Toronto Public Media already has in our community, where we provide essential services for families.
The live stream experience also offers an integrated games feature, enabling children to toggle between a WNED PBS KIDS show and an activity that extends learning. Additionally, the channel features “PBS KIDS Family Night” with movie specials or themed programming every Saturday and Sunday from 7 to 9pm.
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The 24/7 WNED PBS KIDS channel is on-air and online now! Featuring all of the high-quality commercial-free educational shows parents, families, and caretakers have relied on for decades, the channel is available for free on-air and online anytime.
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The story of how a generous gift from Ed and Mary Kleinhans, whose love of music, Buffalo, and each other, led to the building of a world-class concert hall. Hear from historians, musicians, and community members about their connections to the building and learn about how this concert hall and civic auditorium has become a community asset where family is celebrated and memories are made.
Let’s Go!, an original series from WNED PBS offers adventure to young, curious learners through behind-the-scenes virtual field trips. Come along with our host Chrisena as she interacts with experts and visits exciting sites throughout Western New York. With Chrisena as your guide, Let’s Go! is perfect for educators, kids ages 7-11, their caregivers, and anyone who loves to explore!
Buffalo Toronto Public Media presents Compact History, an original digital series that connects 4-8th grade students to the stories of the past through the social, archeological, or geographic connections they experience today. The episodes will help young people better understand the relevance of historical moments and begin to see themselves as history keepers and makers.
Compact Science is an engaging new YouTube series from WNED PBS and the Buffalo Museum of Science that explores the wonders of science. Host Sarajane Gomlak Green investigates the geology of Niagara Falls, discovers the chemistry at work in sponge candy, learns how density is the key to lake-effect snow, and more. If you’re curious about the world around you, there’s a lot to explore and Compact Science will be your guide.
Enjoy the WNED PBS, WNED Classical, WBFO, and WBFO The Bridge, apps, now available on Apple and Android smart phones and tablets! The BTPM apps have everything you love most about our stations. Features include live streaming, local and national news coverage, the ability to search playlists easily for your favorite pieces of music , video on demand, and much more. Fan of all our stations? Each app flips seamlessly to our other services. Our apps give you the very best public media has to offer. Download them for free to your smart phone and tablet in the iTunes or Google Play store today!
Wherever you listen, wherever you watch, wherever you stream, wherever you learn, wherever you play . . . discover how to connect with the many platforms BTPM offers.
PBS serves viewers with content and services that educate, inform and inspire.
Watch the best of PBS anytime, anywhere on the free PBS app. Stream your favorite PBS shows on-demand and livestream shows from WNED PBS, all from your favorite device.
The PBS app is available to download on the following platforms
iOS
Android
Amazon Fire Tablet
Roku
Samsung
Smart TV (Tizen)
Chromecast
Apple TV
Android TV
Amazon Fire TV
Vizio
Google TV
Comcast X1 & Flex
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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, Apple, 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:
If you’re having any problems with device activation, activating your Passport account, streaming video content, or anything else, we’re here to help.
