How to Watch Peacock — NBC's Streaming Service

Peacock is NBCUniversal's streaming service with a free tier. This guide explains how to sign up, what you get for free, and how to watch on your TV or phone.

In this guide (5 steps):

1.Create a free Peacock account
2.Download Peacock on your device
3.Sign in and start watching
4.Know what is free vs. paid
5.Upgrade to Premium if you want more

Create a free Peacock account

~19s

Go to peacocktv.com on your computer or phone. Click "Get Free." Enter your email address and create a password. You do not need a credit card for the free plan — just click "Start Watching Free" when prompted.

Quick Tip

Your existing NBC, Hulu, or Xfinity credentials will not work here — you need a separate Peacock account.

Download Peacock on your device

~16s

On iPhone or Android, search "Peacock" in your app store and install the free app. On a Smart TV or streaming stick, look in your TV's app store for the Peacock channel. On Roku, press HomeStreaming Channels → search PeacockAdd Channel.

Sign in and start watching

~15s

Open the Peacock app and sign in with your email and password. Browse the home screen or use the search bar to find a specific show or movie. Tap or click to start watching. Free content will play with occasional ads.

Know what is free vs. paid

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Content with a lock icon or "Premium" badge requires a paid subscription. Everything else is free with ads. The free library is large — Law & Order, The Office, Parks & Rec, Saturday Night Live, and thousands of movies are free.

Quick Tip

Quick Tip: Peacock regularly rotates free content, so check back monthly for new additions to the free library.

Upgrade to Premium if you want more

~15s

If you want live sports, Bravo shows, or ad-free viewing, go to peacocktv.com → click your profile icon → "Upgrade." Premium is $7.99/month. Premium Plus (no ads) is $13.99/month. You can cancel anytime from the same account settings page.

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Peacock is NBCUniversal's streaming service, and one of the few that offers a genuinely useful free tier. With a free account, you get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies without paying anything or entering a credit card.

The free tier includes classic NBC shows like Law & Order, The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Downton Abbey. It also includes news content, some sports highlights, and a large library of movies. You will see ads on the free tier, which is the tradeoff for not paying.

If you upgrade to Peacock Premium ($7.99/month), you get more content including live NBC sports, Sunday Night Football, WWE, Premier League soccer, and hit series like The Bear, Bravo shows (Real Housewives, Below Deck), and exclusive Peacock originals. There is also an ad-free tier for $13.99/month.

Peacock works on Smart TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick, iPhones, Android phones, and web browsers. If you already have a supported Smart TV, you may be able to download the Peacock app for free directly on the TV.

One popular feature: Peacock often streams live local NBC content, which is great if your antenna reception is weak or you do not have cable.

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