Peacock TV is a streaming service from NBCUniversal. It is a main hub for content from NBC, Universal Pictures, and other company properties.
➡️ A Peacock TV Account: You must have a Peacock TV account. If you do not have one, go to the official Peacock TV website on your computer or phone. You need to sign up there first. You will create an email login and a password.
➡️ A Compatible Device: You need a device that can play the Peacock TV app. This includes most modern smart TVs. It also includes streaming sticks and boxes. Popular examples are Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Google Chromecast. PlayStation and Xbox game consoles also work.
➡️ A Good Internet Connection: You need a stable internet connection. Streaming video uses a lot of data. A slow or unstable connection will cause buffering. This means your show stops and starts.
➡️ A Second Device: You need a phone, a tablet, or a computer. You will use this second device to enter your activation code. You cannot enter the code on the TV itself.
➡️ Turn on your smart TV or your streaming device.
➡️ Go to the main home screen.
➡️ Find the app store for your device. This has different names. On Roku, it is the "Channel Store". On Amazon Fire TV, it is "Apps". On Apple TV, it is the "App Store".
➡️ Go to the search function in the app store.
➡️ Type in "Peacock TV".
➡️ Select the Peacock TV app from the search results. The app has a colorful peacock logo.
➡️ Choose the option to download or add the app. This is usually a button that says "Download", "Install", "Add Channel", or "Get".
➡️ Wait for the app to install. This takes a few moments.
➡️ Once it finishes, open the Peacock TV app.
➡️ The app will ask you to log in. It will show you an activation code on the TV screen. This is a string of numbers and letters.
➡️ Keep this code on your TV screen. You need it for the next part.
➡️ Grab your phone, tablet, or computer.
➡️ Open a web browser. You can use Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or any other browser.
➡️ Go to the activation website. You must type this address exactly: peacocktv.com/tv.
➡️ The website will ask you to log in to your Peacock TV account. If you are already logged in on that device, it skips this step.
➡️ Enter the email and password for your Peacock TV account.
➡️ After you log in, you will see a page with a single box. The page will ask you to enter your code.
➡️ Look at your TV screen. Type the activation code exactly as you see it into the box on your web browser. The codes are not case sensitive.
➡️ Click the "Activate" or "Submit" button on the website.
➡️ Your browser will show a success message. It will say your device is now active.
➡️ Look back at your TV. The Peacock TV app will change. It will refresh on its own.
➡️ The app will now log you in. You will see the main Peacock TV screen with shows and movies.
➡️ You can now start watching. Your TV is linked to your account.
➡️ Smart TVs: Many smart TVs from Samsung, LG, and Vizio support the app directly. You just find it in their app store.
➡️ Streaming Devices: This is the most popular way to watch. Roku (most models), Amazon Fire TV (most models, including the Fire Stick), Apple TV (4th generation and newer), and Google Chromecast all have the Peacock TV app.
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➡️ Game Consoles: You can watch on your game console. This includes Sony PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, as well as Microsoft Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X.
➡️ Mobile Devices: You can also watch on iOS (iPhone, iPad) and Android (phones, tablets). You get these apps from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. These are great for watching on the go.
➡️ What if my activation code does not work?
First, check the code again. Make sure you typed it correctly in the peacocktv.com/tv website. Second, an activation code expires after a few minutes. If you waited too long, the code is bad. Go back to the Peacock TV app on your TV. There is usually an option to request a new code. Click that. A new code will appear. Use that new code on the website.
➡️ Do I need to pay for Peacock TV?
Peacock TV has different plans. There used to be a free plan, but that is not available for new customers. You must sign up for a paid plan. They have a plan with ads and a more expensive plan with very few ads. You need to check their website for current prices and plans.
➡️ Can I use one account on multiple devices?
Yes. You can install the Peacock TV app on many devices. You can use the same login (email and password) for all of them. For example, you can have it on your living room TV, your bedroom TV, and your phone. Peacock TV limits how many devices can stream at the same time. Usually, you can watch on three different devices at once.
➡️ How do I find the Peacock TV app?
You must go to the app store on the device you want to watch on. You cannot download the TV app from your phone's web browser. Turn on your Roku, Fire TV, or smart TV. Go to its app store and search for "Peacock TV" there.
➡️ Why is my activation code not showing up?
If you open the Peacock TV app and it does not show a code, try these steps. First, check your internet connection. The app needs to connect to the internet to get a code. Second, try restarting your device. Turn your smart TV or Roku off and then on again. Open the app again. If it still fails, you might need to uninstall the Peacock TV app and then reinstall it.