How to Stream and Watch Peacock TV

NBCUniversal's Peacock ad-supported streaming service features an impressive array of movies, iconic TV shows, live sports, original programming, news updates, premium channels, and more. Here's a look at how Peacock works, how to access the service, and what plans are available.

How to Create a Peacock Account and Start Watching

Getting started with Peacock is easy. Try it out for free, and then decide if a Premium or Premium Plus account is worth it for you. Follow these steps to sign up:

1. Go to the Peacock website and select Start Watching Now.

2. On the Create an account page, enter your email and password, agree to the Terms of Use, then select Create Account.

3. Verify your email with the link Peacock sends you.

4. Select Start Watching to get started.

5. Select Channels to browse Peacock's curated feeds and live programming.

6. Select Browse to look through an assortment of Peacock offerings.

7. Select Featured to see featured programming.

8. Select TV Shows to see available television shows.

9. Select Movies to browse movies according to category.

10. Select Kids to see children's movies and shows.

11. Select News to browse headlines, documentaries, CNBC, NBC news, and more.

12. Select Sports to browse live events, highlights, documentaries, and more.

13. Select Latino for Spanish-language movies, TV shows, and more.

How to Upgrade to Peacock Premium or Premium Plus

When you upgrade your Peacock account, you automatically start a free seven-day trial. You're charged if you don't cancel before the end of the trial.

1. To upgrade to Premium or Premium Plus, select your profile icon in the upper-right corner of the screen and select Upgrade to Premium.

2. Select Peacock Premium or Peacock Premium Plus, and then select Start 7-Day Free Trial.

3. Enter your payment details and select Pay Now. You're charged after the seven-day free trial period ends.

What Content Does NBCUniversal's Peacock Offer?

TV shows, movies, channels, and original content abound on Peacock.

TV Shows

NBC shows anchor Peacock's lineup, including comedy favorites like Parks and Recreation, 30 Rock, and Saturday Night Live, which are available to stream anytime. If you're in the mood for some substance, stream episodes of NBC dramas, including Dateline, This Is Us, and Friday Night Lights, anytime you like. Stream daily news broadcasts from NBC and MSBC, as well.

Movies

An impressive slew of Universal movie favorites is also on hand, including everything from The Bourne Identity and the Jurassic Park franchise to The Bride of Frankenstein and Shrek.

Movie categories include Rotten Tomatoes-Approved, Comic Relief, Serious Cinema, Action-Adventure, Indies, Thrillers and Suspense, and more.

Original Content

Peacock's big bet is on original content. Like Netflix, Peacock invests in big-budget original talent and projects, including reboots of Battlestar Galactica, Punky Brewster, and Saved by the Bell. New original scripted and unscripted series are available, and more are in the works. Highly anticipated shows include Tina Fey's Girls5Eva and Mindy Kaling's Expecting.

Children's Programming, Sports, and Channels

Children's programming is also a huge part of Peacock, with animated adventures like Curious George, original programming like Life Hacks for Kids, movies, and more.

Peacock's sports offerings are also impressive, with documentaries, highlights, specials, and live sports events, including Premier League matches.

Peacock Channels are curated content feeds from every genre imaginable. Some highlights include SNL Vault, which hosts the series' funniest clips, and Reality Check-In, which revisits dramatic moments from famous reality shows.

NBCUniversal Peacock Plans

Not all of this content is available with a Peacock free membership. There's a lot of content to watch for free on Peacock, but there are some limitations. For example, you can't watch Peacock originals or see NBC shows the day after they air.

When you upgrade to Peacock Premium for $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year, you can access all Peacock's content, including full seasons of original series, original movies, and live sports.

Upgrading to Peacock Premium Plus costs $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year, and you'll see few ads. There's no way to guarantee an ad-free experience with Peacock because its streaming agreements vary. Some programming has ads, though this is limited with Premium Plus.

You get a free seven-day trial when you upgrade to Premium or Premium Plus, so you have time to cancel if you change your mind.

Account User Numbers and Internet Speeds

Peacock allows three concurrent streams per account, no matter what tier you're on. So three members of your household can watch three separate programs simultaneously.

Watch out for buffering if your internet speeds lag. The service recommends a minimum of 2.5 Mbps for buffer-free streaming. However, you may need a stronger connection if there are heavy demands on your household's internet service.

Where to Watch NBCUniversal's Peacock Service

There are several options for watching Peacock content: Watch Peacock from its website using the Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari web browsers, or your mobile device using Peacock's iOS or Android app. You can also access Peacock from Android-enabled smart TVs, LG and Vizio smart TVs, Apple TVs with tvOS 11 or above, Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast devices, and the Xbox One.

Peacock is available through Cox and Xfinity cable set-top boxes. If you subscribe to Xfinity and have an X1 set-top box or a Flex device, you can access Peacock's Premium tier (normally $4.99) for free. Cox Contour and Contour Stream Player customers get Peacock Premium for free until 2021.

You can also watch Peacock on multiple Roku devices.