WETA has announced the launch of WETA+, a new digital streaming service designed to serve viewers in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. This over-the-top (OTT) service provides both on-demand and live access to a diverse selection of local and national public media programming.
Miguel Monteverde, senior vice president and general manager at WETA, described the launch in a LinkedIn post as “a big step forward for local public media,” highlighting the platform’s commitment to local content and accessibility. He further stated, “On WETA+, DC area viewers will find a robust offering of local shows to help them better understand and appreciate our community, educational programming from PBS to enable their life-long-learning journey and premium dramas to delight and entertain them.”
WETA+ is readily available on a wide array of popular streaming devices and smart TVs, including Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, Samsung and LG platforms. Mobile users can easily access the platform via dedicated iOS and Android apps. Importantly, the service is completely free to download and use.
The platform features curated programming from both PBS and WETA, showcasing popular titles such as “Masterpiece,” “NOVA,” “Frontline,” and locally produced series like “If You Lived Here,” “Signature Dish,” and “WETA Arts.” Beyond on-demand content, WETA+ offers live streaming access to five channels: WETA PBS, WETA UK, WETA Metro, WETA World, and WETA PBS Kids. These channels offer a varied mix of PBS programming, British television, international content, and children’s educational shows.