How to Watch
Tune-in & Stream.
Anytime, Anywhere.
KET’s four 24/7 channels and extensive library of on-demand programs make it easy to watch anytime, anywhere. As viewing options continue to expand, this guide will help you find and access KET content with ease.
Live
Over-the-Air
Through our 16-transmitter network, all four KET channels are available free over the air across Kentucky and into parts of seven surrounding states.
View Transmitters/Channel Numbers by Location
(Example: 25.1 KET | 25.2 KET2 | 25.3 KET KY | 25.4 KET PBS KIDS)- Ashland – WKAS – 25
- Augusta – 16
- Bowling Green – WKGB – 53
- Covington – WCVN – 54
- Elizabethtown – WKZT – 23
- Falmouth – 23
- Hazard – WKHA – 35
- Lexington-Richmond – WKLE – 46
- Louisa – 32
- Louisville – WKPC – 15
- Madisonville – WKMA – 35
- Morehead – WKMR – 38
- Murray-Mayfield – WKMU – 21
- Owensboro-Henderson – WKOH – 31
- Owenton – WKON – 52
- Paducah – WKPD – 29
- Pikeville – WKPI – 22
- Somerset – WKSO – 29
Cable
Cable providers in Kentucky offer these four KET channels. Please check our online guide for channel numbers in your area.
Satellite
Satellite providers in most Kentucky areas offer our primary channel, and some communities offer additional channels. Please check our online guide.
Streaming Services
KET and KET PBS KIDS channels are on YouTube TV, Hulu Live, Prime Video and DIRECTV STREAM, internet-based services with offerings similar to cable that are available on smart TVs and streaming devices.
PBS App
All three KET channels, PBS KIDS and NHK World Japan are available to live stream through the free PBS App on the following platforms:
KET.org/live
KET.org/live is available from any internet browser, offering all three KET channels, PBS KIDS and NHK World Japan, plus Kentucky Legislative and Supreme Court Coverage, and special live events.
On Demand
Thousands of hours of content from both PBS and KET are available anytime and from practically any device. You can access these programs through:
- KET.org – available anywhere with internet (broadband recommended)
- PBS App – available for iOS and Android mobile devices as well as home devices, including Samsung and Android Smart TVs, Apple TV, Roku and more.
- PBS KIDS Video App – Keep your kids engaged at home. The app is available for iOS and Android mobile devices as well as home devices, including Samsung and Android Smart TVs, Apple TV, Roku and more.
- KET App – available for iOS and Android mobile devices
- Legislative Coverage – Live House and Senate coverage of the Kentucky General Assembly is also available at KET.org/live, KET.org/legislature, and the Legislative Coverage app.
Plus, KET Members have access to KET Passport, offering an even wider library of on-demand programs through KET.org and the PBS App.