CBS
CBS Interactive
Introducing CBS
Stream CBS shows, live TV, sports, and news with episodes available day after air.
CBS app brings you full episodes of hit CBS shows, live local and national news, and live sports all in one place. Watch current season episodes the day after they air on TV, catch up on past seasons, and stream live CBS programming including NFL games, NCAA basketball, and breaking news coverage. Access CBS content with limited commercials using your TV provider login, or watch select content for free. Chromecast and AirPlay support lets you stream to your TV. Download episodes for offline viewing when traveling. The app provides personalized recommendations based on your viewing habits and saves your progress across devices.
Key Features
- Stream full episodes day after they air
- Live CBS local and national broadcasts
- Live sports including NFL and NCAA
- Download episodes for offline viewing
- Chromecast and AirPlay support
- Resume playback across devices
Pros & Cons
What We Like
- •Next-day access to current episodes
- •Live TV and news streaming included
- •Good selection of past seasons
- •Reliable streaming quality
- •Works with TV provider authentication
Areas for Improvement
- •Many features require TV provider login
- •Commercials even with authentication
- •App can be buggy and crash
Performance & Reliability
CBS app streaming quality is generally good with adaptive streaming adjusting to connection speed. Live TV streams with minimal delay though occasional buffering occurs. Episode loading is quick and playback controls are responsive. However, the app suffers from stability issues with crashes reported particularly during ad breaks. Downloaded episodes play smoothly offline.
User Experience
The interface provides easy access to featured shows and live content from the home screen. Show pages include episode listings with air dates and descriptions. The video player offers standard controls with closed captioning options. Navigation can feel cluttered with promotional content. TV provider authentication process is straightforward but required for full access.
Security & Privacy
CBS app uses secure authentication for TV provider logins and account access. Streaming content is delivered through encrypted connections. The app requires minimal permissions appropriate for video streaming. Viewing history and preferences are stored securely. No payment information is required as the app is free with optional TV provider authentication.
Our Verdict
CBS app serves its purpose for watching CBS content on demand and accessing live broadcasts. The next-day episode availability is convenient for cord-cutters with TV provider logins. While the free tier offers limited content and the app has stability issues, it provides solid value for CBS fans who want to catch up on shows or watch live sports and news. Essential for CBS viewers, but the experience could be more polished.
