How can I access streaming platforms with ScreenHits TV in my Porsche?

You and your passenger can enjoy video streaming in your car with in-car video, which is part of Porsche Connect services. It combines major streaming services via the Porsche partner, ScreenHits TV, as well as additional free content and live TV, all into one single application.

ScreenHits TV is solely responsible for their service content. Content/streaming providers may differ depending on your location.

Table of Content

How do I set up and activate ScreenHits TV for my car?
How do I use ScreenHits TV?
What is the ScreenHits TV premium subscription voucher?
Frequently Asked Questions

How do I set up and activate ScreenHits TV for my car?

Before setting up ScreenHits TV, please ensure that you have the following:

A Porsche ID

Active Porsche Connect Services

An active ScreenHits TV account and subscription. Please note: ScreenHits TV is a payment service and independent provider. You will receive a free voucher for the first three years. After expiry, you will need to extend subscription to continue usage.

Active subscriptions to your favourite streaming services

Wi-Fi or Data Connection – e.g., on your mobile phone – that you can use for tethering. Take the following steps in the PCM in order to establish a data connection: Devices > Connect new devices > Connect to vehicle hotspot > Select your mobile phone > Establish connection

If you have all of these, you can then start the set-up process for ScreenHits TV. To help you do this, please watch the following video, which gives step-by-step instructions for setting up and using ScreenHits TV and other useful information.

Spot On | Your Porsche Guide - How to Use ScreenHits TV in Your Porsche

Spot On is a video series that explains various features of your Porsche. In this episode, you'll learn how to use the In-Car Streaming Service ScreenHits TV to watch your favorite movies and series.

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How do I use ScreenHits TV?

Once set-up is complete, ScreenHits TV is ready to use. To use ScreenHits TV, please follow these steps in your PCM:

Scroll down and tap the Video icon.

Tap on ScreenHits TV.

Select your profile.

Select movie or show.

What is the ScreenHits TV premium subscription voucher?

The ScreenHits TV premium subscription voucher is valid for three years and allows you access to ScreenHits TV for free. After the voucher expires you will need to extend your subscription to continue using ScreenHits TV. If you are already paying for ScreenHits TV, your private subscription will be overwritten after you redeem your voucher.

You can redeem your voucher in the My Porsche app.

Open your My Porsche app (Apple App Store/Google Play Store) (login required)

Click on Vehicle Details.

Click on Functions.

Click on PCM Services.

Select In-Car Video.

Click on Redeem now.

Confirm legal note.

You will then be forwarded to the ScreenHits TV website. Please follow the instructions here in order to proceed.

Frequently Asked Questions

ScreenHits TV is accessible via the video tile on the home screen of your PCM. If you can’t see the video tile, please make sure you have activated Porsche Connect services. You can check in the Connect store to see if your services are active.

Video streaming is available in the central display when the car is stationary and in the passenger display while driving. A special film on the passenger display prevents the driver being distracted while the car is moving.

With the latest software version of your Porsche Communication Management (PCM) infotainment system you can connect a separate Bluetooth headset to your PCM:

PCM Home > Devices > Connect new devices > Connect Headset for video

The Bluetooth headset can only be used for phone calls or video streaming.

To find out your PCM software version and whether you can update to the latest software version, please contact your local Porsche Center.

If your video does not play, it could be that there isn’t a stable connection or there are network availability issues. Access to ScreenHits TV is likely to be restored if you move to a different location.

If your streaming provider is not shown on ScreenHits TV, please check the Add/Remove Services section to ensure that the streaming service is selected.

If the streaming service is not available in this section, then the provider is not available for your region. You can find all your available streaming services here.

ScreenHits TV is solely responsible for their service content. Content/streaming providers may differ locally.

This article applies to the following models

911 model year 2025

Taycan model year 2025

Panamera from model year 2024

Cayenne from model year 2024

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