Maine Public TV Live Stream FAQ

1. On Desktop at mainepublic.org or PBS.org
2. On your Smart TV (click here for a list of supported brands)
3. Through a third-party service like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or Local Now

You can stream PBS KIDS 24/7 here!

No! You just need to use a supported device.

Here are some options you can try:

• Try watching the livestream for a different station served by your IP address. To see which stations your device can live stream with, open the PBS app and select Profile > Change Station and select a station from the list of default stations on the right-hand side. Do not enter your zip code before selecting a station.


• View the live stream on a smartphone, tablet, or the PBS.org website on your computer.


• Try connecting to a different network on your device through its network settings, though this is not guaranteed to work and is dependent on your home networks.


• Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) regarding your IP address location.


• Submit a correction request to MaxMind, our third-party for location services. You can request MaxMind update their database by using this form and providing your current location and IP address. Find your IP Address with this tool.

If you continue to encounter this error message, please see our other help pages on enable location sharing on your device to ensure that your location is being shared with PBS.org. Select your browser from the list below to find instructions on enabling location sharing on your browser:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

We also recommend confirming that your browser is up-to-date, and trying an alternative web browser as a temporary workaround.

Visit the PBS Streaming Support page or the FAQ and troubleshooting page.

If you can't find an answer, you can email PBS Support, send PBS Support a ticket, call PBS Support at 855-954-2525 (Monday through Friday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm EST), or email webmaster@mainepublic.org.