We'll show you how to start watching the popular streaming service, no matter the brand of your smart TV.
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Peacock provides an excellent way to stream popular entertainment. Peacock will work on most smart TVs, including newer Samsung smart TVs, LG smart TVs, and Sony smart TVs.
When you search for Peacock on your smart TV, you may find that it is already preloaded. To use it, you’ll still need to set up an account.
We'll show you how to get everything up and running.
These days, getting an app such as HBO Max or Peacock on your smart TV is straightforward. You'll just need to ensure your smart TV is connected to the internet and go to its app store.
The method of getting to the app store will vary depending on your TV type. For example, with a Samsung smart TV, go to the Home Screen and select Apps in the lower side of the screen and do a search for Peacock.
To get Peacock on most smart TV types:
You can sign up on your smart TV, or you can download and install the Peacock app on your iOS or Android device and sign up there. Signing up on your smartphone might be easier, but either way is simple. You won't need to enter a credit card number to start watching Peacock on your smart TV.
Peacock is one among a list of popular streaming services with ad-supported subscription tiers. You can watch on-demand movies, TV shows, and Live TV from networks and studios like NBC, Showtime, DreamWorks, and Universal Kids. Peacock includes popular entertainment such as The Office, Superstore, Yellowstone, One of Us is Dying, The Thing About Pam, and The Chosen.
The Peacock base version is free, but includes commercials with a limited content selection. You can get access to quite a bit more content, advertisement-free streaming, and live events with a subscription. Visit the streaming service's site for pricing and plan information.
Getting Peacock on your smart TV is easy no matter your smart TV brand. With the free access plan, you can try it out before possibly moving onto an ad-free subscription tier with more content.
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