How to Activate Peacock TV on Your Phone

Activating Peacock TV on Your Phone

Peacock TV is available as a free app for both iPhone and Android devices. This guide covers downloading the app, creating your account, choosing a plan, and activating Peacock on your mobile device.

Step 1: Download the Peacock App

For iPhone and iPad

1. Open the App Store
2. Search for "Peacock TV"
3. Tap Get to download the official NBC Peacock app
4. Wait for installation to complete

For Android Devices

1. Open Google Play Store
2. Search for "Peacock TV"
3. Tap Install
4. Wait for download and installation

Note: Peacock requires iOS 13+ or Android 5.0+ for optimal performance.

Step 2: Create Your Peacock Account

Sign Up Options

1. Open the Peacock app
2. Tap Sign Up or Get Started
3. Choose your sign-up method:
   • Email and password
   • Sign in with Apple (iOS)
   • Sign in with Google
   • Continue with Facebook
4. Enter your email and create a password (if using email)
5. Verify your email if prompted

Choose Your Plan

Peacock offers three tiers:

• Peacock Free - Limited content with ads, no credit card required
• Peacock Premium - Full library with ads ($7.99/month)
• Peacock Premium Plus - Full library, no ads, plus downloads ($13.99/month)

Select your preferred plan during signup. You can start with Free and upgrade later.

Step 3: Complete Activation

Verify Your Account

1. Check your email for a verification message from Peacock
2. Click the verification link
3. Return to the app
4. Sign in with your new credentials

Set Up Your Profile

1. Create your user profile
2. Set up additional profiles for family members (up to 6)
3. Choose your content preferences
4. Enable or disable personalized recommendations

Using Peacock on Your Phone

Navigation Basics

• Home - Featured content and recommendations
• Browse - Explore by category, network, or genre
• Search - Find specific shows, movies, or sports
• Channels - Live streaming channels 24/7
• Account - Settings and profile management

Downloading for Offline Viewing

Peacock Premium Plus subscribers can download content:

1. Find a show or movie
2. Tap the Download icon
3. Access downloads from the Downloads tab
4. Downloads expire after 30 days (or 48 hours after starting playback)

Casting to Your TV

Cast Peacock from your phone to a TV:

• Chromecast - Tap the Cast icon in the app
• AirPlay - Use Control Center to mirror to Apple TV or AirPlay-enabled TVs
• Screen Mirroring - Use your device's mirroring feature

Activating Peacock on Other Devices

Use your phone-created account to sign in on other devices:

Activate on Smart TV

1. Open Peacock on your TV
2. Select Sign In
3. Note the activation code displayed
4. On your phone, go to peacocktv.com/tv
5. Sign in with your account
6. Enter the TV's activation code

Supported Devices

Your Peacock account works on:

• Smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Vizio)
• Streaming devices (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast)
• Gaming consoles (Xbox, PlayStation)
• Web browsers at peacocktv.com

Managing Your Subscription

Upgrade or Downgrade

1. Open the Peacock app
2. Go to Account > Manage Subscription
3. Select your new plan
4. Confirm the change

Cancel Subscription

Cancellation depends on how you subscribed:

• Through Apple - Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions > Peacock
• Through Google - Play Store > Subscriptions > Peacock
• Direct billing - peacocktv.com/account

Troubleshooting Phone Activation

App Won't Download

• Check available storage on your device
• Verify your iOS or Android version is compatible
• Restart your phone and try again
• Check your internet connection

Can't Create Account

• Try a different email address
• Check if you already have an account
• Ensure password meets requirements (8+ characters)
• Disable VPN if enabled

Verification Email Not Received

• Check spam/junk folder
• Add [email protected] to contacts
• Request a new verification email
• Try a different email address

Video Won't Play

• Check internet connection (minimum 3 Mbps)
• Close and reopen the app
• Clear app cache (Android: Settings > Apps > Peacock > Clear Cache)
• Update the app to latest version

Sign-In Issues

• Use "Forgot Password" to reset credentials
• Ensure you're using the correct email
• Check for typos in password
• Try signing out and back in

Special Offers and Bundles

Peacock may be included in your existing services:

• Xfinity - Premium included for Xfinity internet/TV customers
• Cox - Premium included with certain packages
• Spectrum - Premium included with select plans
• Instacart+ - Peacock Premium included

Check with your provider before signing up separately!

More Peacock Help

For activation on TV devices, visit our Peacock TV Activation Guide. Need help with specific devices? Check our guides for Peacock on Samsung TV and Peacock on Fire TV Stick.