The quickest and easiest way to find content on gem.cbc.ca or the CBC Gem app is by performing a search.
Searching on the Gem website, or the Gem app for mobile devices (Apple/Android)
The instructions are similar for the Gem website and mobile app.
On the top right corner of the screen, click on the magnifying glass icon, and type the name of the program you wish to find into the field that appears.
If the content is available for streaming you will be presented with a result.
If you are having any difficulties finding content using the search functionality, you can alternately try navigating through the site/app.
Website
- Once you are on the CBC Gem website, click on the Shows, Documentaries, or Kids links at the top of the page.
- Now, click on the 'Categories' link located under the main banner.
- Here you will find a list of categories with programs alphabetically sorted for your convenience.
- Here you will find a list of categories with programs alphabetically sorted for your convenience.
CBC Gem app
- On the CBC Gem app you will find these links located under the app menu which is located on the top left corner of your screen.
You will need to tap on the three horizontal bars to open the menu.
- On the CBC Gem app you may need to scroll the navigation bar to the left to access ‘Categories’
- Here you will find a list of categories with programs alphabetically sorted for your convenience.
Search on Fire/Android TV
- Launch the Gem app on your Fire TV.
- If the Gem menu isn't already showing on the left side of the home screen, click left on your remote control.
- From here, scroll up to the magnifying glass icon and click on it. This will bring up a virtual keyboard.
- Using your remote, spell out the name of the program you are looking for
- As you type, you will begin seeing a list of results populating beneath the keyboard.
- Once you have entered your search term, select the ‘Next’ button on the bottom right corner of the keyboard.
- If the program you are looking for exists on Gem, you should now see the results of your search.
- Select the desired search result and you will be taken to the program page.
Alternately, you can search for a program by navigating through the app.
- From the Gem menu, select either Shows, Documentaries, or Kids.
- From here, select Genres to view content in our various subcategories.
- Here you will find a list of categories with programs alphabetically sorted for your convenience.
Search on Apple TV
- Launch the Gem app on your Apple TV.
- If the Gem menu isn't already showing on the top of the home screen, swipe down on your Siri remote.
- Once the menu is showing, scroll over to Search. This will bring up a text entry strip
- Using your remote, spell out the name of the program you are looking for
- As you type, you will begin seeing a list of results populating beneath the strip.
- If the program you are looking for exists on Gem, you should now see the results of your search.
- Scroll down to highlight the desired program and click on your remote to select it.
Alternately, you can search for a program by navigating through the app.
- From the Gem menu, select either Shows, Documentaries, or Kids.
- From here, select Genres to view content in our various subcategories.
- Here you will find a list of categories with programs alphabetically sorted for your convenience.
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