PlayStation is not just a game console, it also creates an immersive entertainment platform with fantastic graphics and audio. If you want to enjoy Paramount+ content on a large screen, you can use your PS5 and PS4 connected to a TV. With new features added, you can even stream Paramount+ while playing games. Here’s how to watch Paramount+ on your PS5 and PS4: through the app, with another streaming platform, while gaming, and when you’re offline.
The Paramount+ app supports both PS5 and PS4, which is the most direct way to stream Paramount content on your PlayStation consoles. Here’s how you can install and activate Paramount+ on PS5/PS4:
Go to the PlayStation store on your PS5 or PS4 and search for “Paramount+.”
Install the Paramount+ app on your device.
To activate Paramount+ on your game console:
Select “Sign In” > “On My TV.” Sign in with your account credentials. Or
Choose “Sign In” > “On the Web.” Visit paramountplus.com/playstation, enter your activation code, and select Activate.
If you don’t have a Paramount+ subscription yet, select “Sign Up” and follow the instructions to create a Paramount+ account and choose a plan.
Watch Paramount+ with Another Streaming App
Many users have reported problems with the Paramount+ app on PS5 and PS4, including getting stuck and crashing. If you want to have a smoother streaming experience on your PlayStation console, consider subscribing to Paramount+ through other streaming platforms that have more stable apps for PS4 and PS5, such as Prime Video, YouTube, or Hulu.
Please note that you’ll need an active Amazon Prime or Hulu subscription to add Paramount+ as a Premium channel. Also, if you’re already a Paramount+ subscriber, you won’t be able to use your existing account on these platforms. You’ll have to cancel your current subscription and sign up through Prime Video, YouTube, or Hulu.
Here’s how you can subscribe to Paramount+ on YouTube:
Visit the YouTube website or open the YouTube app on your Android or iOS device.
Choose “Movies & TV” from the left-side panel.
You’ll need to tap the compass icon to show the sidebar on the app.
Select Paramount+ under “Primetime Channels.”
Click “Try it free” for a free trial for new subscribers or “Sign Up” to subscribe to Paramount+.
How to Watch Paramount+ While Playing Games
PS5 offers a Picture-in-Picture/Pin to Side feature, which enables you to display two app interfaces on your screen. Then you can watch videos while playing games. Here’s how:
Press the PlayStation button on your controller and go to Game Base.
Select Messages and send “www.paramountplus.com” to a friend.
Click “www.paramountplus.com” from the message you sent. It’ll pull up a browser and go to the website.
Press Options from your controller and select “Pin to Side.” You can choose to pin the browser with Paramount+ on the left or right side of your screen.
Now you can go back and play your favorite game on the main screen with Pramount+ at the side.
How to Watch Paramount+ Offline on PS5/PS4
With the Paramount+ app on your PlayStation, you can only stream movies and shows with an internet connection. While the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan offers downloads on Android and iOS devices, these downloaded files cannot be transferred to other devices to watch offline.
To watch Paramount+ offline on any supported device, including your PlayStation, the best solution is using a professional tool like Pazu Paramount Plus Video Downloader. It can download Paramount+ movies and shows to MP4 and MKV on Mac and Windows, no matter which subscription plan you have. Once downloaded, you can watch these files on your PS5 or PS4 with a USB drive.
Here’s how to watch Paramount+ offline on your PS5 and PS4 with a USB drive:
Install and launch Pazu StreamGet All-in-One Video Downloader on Mac or Windows. Choose PARAMOUNT and log in to your Paramount+ account.
Click the key icon to unlock the full features if you’ve purchased a registration code. Otherwise, you can proceed with the free trial.
Click Settings (the three-white-line icon) in the top right corner and select “Preferences.” Here, you can customize your download settings, including video format (MP4 or MKV), video quality, codec, preferred audio and subtitle languages, and more.
Enter the title of the movie or TV show you want to download and click the “Search” icon.
For Movies: Click the “Download” icon next to the movie title to begin downloading.
For TV Shows: Click the “Download” icon, and all episodes will be selected by default. Uncheck the episodes you don’t want to download. You can also select the audio/subtitle language for each episode by clicking on the three lines and gear icon. Once done, click the “Download” button.
Once the download is complete, click the History tab at the top to find downloaded Paramount+ videos.
Create a folder in the root directory of a USB drive and place the downloaded files in the folder. Make sure the USB drive is formatted with the exFAT or FAT32 file system to play on PS5 and PS4.
Connect the USB drive to your PS5/PS4 console. Select Media Gallery from your games home (PS5) or Media Player from the content area (PS4). Then select USB and choose a video file to play.
