Your PS4 is far more than just a games console. It's also an entertainment center that plays host to a wide variety of streaming services. Whether you want to watch the latest movie release or binge a retro TV box set, the chances are that the PS4 has a streaming app for that.
All the big names are available, like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, along with some smaller players. We're going to show you how to get these apps on your PS4.
What Streaming Services Does the PS4 Support?
The streaming apps that your PS4 offers depends on your region. That makes sense—you wouldn't want NOW, a British streaming service, to be available worldwide, for example.
The PS4 has apps for both free and paid streaming services. As such, even though you can download most apps for free, some of them still require a paid subscription to use.
Some of the streaming services available on the PS4 in the US are:
- Apple TV+
- CBS All Access
- CBS News
- Disney+
- ESPN+
- Funimation
- HBO Max
- NBC Sports
- Hulu
- Netflix
- Paramount+
- Pluto TV
- Twitch
- Vudu
- WWE Network
- YouTube
How to Download and Use Streaming Apps on the PS4
It's easy to download and use any streaming app on your PS4. To begin, from the home screen, navigate to the TV & Video section. This displays a host of featured content from a variety of apps, even if you don't have them installed.
To see the apps you have installed, select App Library from the top menu.
To download an app:
- From the TV & Video section, go to the Discover tab.
- On the Featured apps row, select See All. This will take you to the PlayStation Store.
- Scroll through all the streaming apps or search for the one you want.
- When on the app's page, select Download.
- Wait for the installation to finish and Launch the app.
- Follow the streaming service's registration/login process, if applicable.
Unfortunately, there's no way to pin these apps to the PS4's home screen. You have to navigate to TV & Video every time.
You Can Stream Music on the PS4 Too
Don't forget, the PS4 doesn't only support video streaming services. You can also use Spotify to listen to music while you game, ensuring you have the perfect soundtrack to your victories.