How to Activate & Watch TBS on Google TV

Are you looking for a crisp and reliable way to access entertainment content? Look no further, and TBS is here to provide you with a vast collection of entertainment options, including movies, TV shows, live events, and others. By adding the app to your Google TV officially from the integrated Play Store, you can watch an extensive library of content without any interruptions. With Google TVs’ user-friendly interface, you can enjoy hassle-free streaming of TBS.

TBS Plans & Pricing

TBS doesn’t have a dedicated membership or subscription plan for the platform. To access TBS, you need to have a cable TV or live TV provider subscription.

Some of the popular cable and live TV providers of Paramount Plus are:

Subscribe to the desired cable TV providers mentioned above to watch TBS on your Google TV.

How to Install TBS App from Play Store

You will find the TBS on your Google TV Play Store officially, and to install it,

1. Select the Search icon on Google TV Home to search for TBS. Make sure to connect the Google remote to the TV.

2. Select the TBS from the search result.

3. Click Install to get the app on your Google TV.

How to Activate TBS Account [www.tbs.com/activate]

1. Launch the TBS app on your Chromecast with Google TV to get the activation code.

2. Visit the TBS activation website [www.tbs.com/activate] from a browser.

3. Enter the activation code and the necessary login details if prompted.

4. Select Submit and load the channel on your Google TV.

Can I Cast TBS to Googe TV?

Yes. Those who prefer not to install TBS on Google TV can use the built-in cast feature and watch the desired titles. You can screen mirror to Google TV using both a smartphone and a PC.

Cast from Android Smartphone

1. Start by connecting Google TV to an internet or WIFI connection.

2. Then, connect your Android/iOS smartphones to the same WIFI as Google TV.

3. Install the TBS app on your smartphone from Google Play Store/App Store.

4. Launch the TBS app on your device and log in.

5. Choose to play a title and click on the Cast icon.

6. Select your Google TV name and watch the content on your TV.

If you are using iPhone or iPad, you can enable AirPlay on Chromecast with Google TV to cast the media content.

• To Cast from Google Browser:
  • Visit the official website of TBS from the Chrome browser on your PC. Log in and choose content to play.
  • Select the Cast icon from the media playback screen.
  • Choose your Google TV and watch the same content on TV.
• To Cast from Microsoft Edge Browser:
  • Those watching TBS on PC via the Microsoft Edge browser can select Three vertical dot icons → Choose More Tools → Select Cast media to device → Tap on your Google TV.

Can I Sideload TBS

Yes. You can sideload TBS as an Apk file using the Downloader app on Google TV. For this to work, you have to enable Unknown Sources on the TV Settings as the pre-requisite.

Compatible TVs

The following are the TV brands that manufacture Google TV, and upon purchasing it, one can watch the TBS app on the TV.

• Hisense Google TV
• Sony Google TV
• TCL Google TV

Is TBS Geo-Restricted?

Yes. TBS is available only to US residents. Users from outside the USA can rely on the best VPN for Google TV, such as ExpressVPN or NordVPN, to unblock the geo-restrictions of TBS.

Can I Cancel TBS Subscription

There are no specific ways to cancel a TBS subscription. You should cancel the TV provider or live TV subscription to terminate the channel.

Customer Support

In unfortunate cases, the TBS app may not work on Google TV. The cause may vary, and it can be fixed upon performing basic troubleshooting. However, when they don’t give you a hand, you may reach out to TBS customer support via the Contact Us form for general and technical help.

Upon following the instructions, you may be able to stream the TBS app on Chromecast with Google TV without issues.

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