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Getting started with WYES Passport is as easy as 1-2-3:
- Ready? Donate now.
- Set! Activate WYES Passport.
- Go! Start watching your favorite shows!
Questions: membership@wyes.org or call WYES during regular business hours at 504-486-5511
What is WYES Passport?
WYES Passport is an added member benefit starting at $60+ a year or $5 Sustainer (ongoing-monthly gifts). The benefit provides on-demand access to thousands of hours of your favorite PBS series like Masterpiece, NOVA, Nature, American Experience, Antiques Roadshow, and more. PLUS, members will enjoy WYES’ local documentaries and cooking series including all four seasons from Chef Kevin Belton, KITCHEN QUEENS and THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY. Coming in spring 2025, the new 13-part cooking series, LOUISIANA COASTAL COOKING. Watch anytime, on any screen.
Can WYES Passport only be used on a computer?
No, WYES Passport can be used on multiple devices including your computer, smartphone, tablet, or supported smart TV or TV streaming device through the PBS app. You can view a list of supported devices and web browsers by clicking here.
Where can I watch content on the PBS app?
Any device, any time! You can download the PBS app to the smart TV with Wi-Fi in your living room and your smartphone or tablet. Then you’re in total control of when you watch.
What’s the difference between the PBS app and WYES Passport?
The PBS app is available to everyone for free to download. But to get extended access, early releases and to binge your favorite PBS shows you need to become a WYES member at the $60+ a year level and you’ll receive WYES Passport. To access all of WYES’ local content you need WYES Passport. The PBS app and WYES Passport are not different apps.
How do I know if I activated WYES Passport properly?
If WYES Passport is activated, you will see a small blue and white compass rose symbol next to your name in the upper left corner of the screen. As you search or browse the site, any video bearing that same blue and white compass rose symbol is a designated Passport video. If you do not see the blue Passport icon next to your name, you have not completed the activation process or you have not signed in with the same email address you used when you activated your Passport member benefit. You can use the Passport Lookup Tool to see what account you need to log in with.
Why can’t I watch some shows on PBS Passport?
If a program is not available for viewing on pbs.org, it is because of the specific intellectual property rights associated with that show, and often, these rights vary from show to show.
Can I access PBS KIDS content with my Passport?
PBS KIDS shows are not currently available in PBS Passport, however, we may include KIDS programming in the future. Currently, PBS KIDS programing can be accessed via the PBS KIDS website and PBS KIDS app. To learn more about how to access KIDS programming, please click here.
Watch and learn how to activate and setup WYES Passport…
Questions: membership@wyes.org
If your WYES Passport benefit isn’t recognized, if videos prompt you to donate or become a member, or if you are blocked from watching Passport videos, follow these instructions to watch Passport videos again. Watch this video from PBS Help.
Passport Member lookup: https://www.pbs.org/passport/lookup/
