How to Watch TBS on Android TV

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TBS is a famous American pay television network that features popular movies and entertainment programs in various categories like comedy, TV shows, and more. Some of the most popular shows are American Dad, The Misery Index, Celebrity Show-off, and The Big Bang Theory. TBS is free to download from the Google Play store for your Android TV. You can also use the app to watch live sports events such as March Madness and MLB games. In addition to that, it also streams content on News, Kid’s Programs, Animation, and Soap operas.

Pricing

TBS doesn’t have separate subscription plans. If you have a TV provider subscription, you can stream it for free. Here are the few popular TV providers that support streaming the TBS channel on Android TV.

AT&T U-verse
Cox
DIRECTV
Dish
Optimum
Spectrum
Suddenlink
Verizon
Xfinity

Visit the official site of TBS to find out the complete list of TV providers streaming the TBS channel.

TBS on Android TV

TBS brings you exciting entertainment of originals, movies, TV shows, and live sports events. If you have an active internet connection at home, you can simply download and stream it online. TBS is a short form of Turner Broadcasting System.

Supported Android TVs

Sony Smart TV
TCL Smart TV
JVC Smart TV
Sharp Smart TV
Panasonic Smart TV
Skyworth Smart TV
Philips Smart TV
Mi Smart TV
Hisense Smart TV

Supported Android TV Box

Nvidia Shield TV
EPSON TV
DIRECTV STREAMS
AT&T TV
Mi Box
AIR TV

How to Install TBS on Android TV from Play Store

#1. Launch the Google Play Store on your Android TV from the Apps section.

#2. Type TBS on the search bar and locate it.

#3. Click the Install option.

#4. After the installation, open the TBS app.

#5. An activation code will appear on the screen.

#6. Visit the TBS activation website www.tbs.com/activate.

#7. Select Android TV and enter the code you have received earlier.

#8. Sign in with your TV provider, and the TBS app will refresh to display its content.

How to Cast TBS to Android TV

#1. Connect your smartphone and Android TV to the same WiFi network.

#2. Download the TBS app from the Google Play store.

#3. Open the TBS app and log in with your TV provider.

#4. Now, tap the Cast icon on the TBS app.

#5. From the list of devices, select your Android TV.

#6. Now you can watch TBS shows or movies on a big screen.

How to Install TBS Outside the US

TBS is geo-restricted to access only in the US. So, you cannot download the app in the Google Play Store outside the USA. There is an alternative way to get this app using a third-party open-source platform. It is also stated as sideload method.

#1. Open the Google Play Store on your device.

#2. Tap on the search bar and type Downloader.

#3. From the suggestions list, click Downloader and tap the Install option.

#4. Wait until it gets installed, then go back to the home screen and open Settings.

#5. Choose Device Preferences and click Security & restrictions.

#6. Select Install Unknown Apps and select the Downloader app. Turn on the toggle.

#7. Now, open the Downloader app and click on Allow if the pop-up appears to access your files.

#8. Tap on the url field, enter the TBS for Android TV APK URL, and click GO.

#9. The TBS app will be downloaded once you confirm the pop-up.

#10. Once it is completed, it will display a pop-up to delete the downloaded apk file.

#11. Click Delete to remove the apk.

Watch TBS using a VPN

TBS is not available to stream from the other countries. To overcome this, you can use a VPN. We recommend some fast and secure VPN service providers – ExpressVPN, NordVPN, or CyberGhost. Let’s look at how to activate ExpressVPN and stream TBS from any location.

#1. Visit the ExpressVPN website from your device.

#2. Click on Get ExpressVPN.

#3. Pick a plan, enter your email address, and complete the payment process.

#4. You will receive a confirmation mail once it gets activated.

#5. After that, download and open the ExpressVPN app on your Android TV.

#6. Log in with your registered credentials.

#7. Connect to a US server.

#8. Now, open the TBS app that you sideloaded and start watching your favorite shows without any geo-restrictions.