How to sign up for Peacock, the streaming platform for popular Universal, NBC, and original titles

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Peacock is the subscription streaming home for NBCUniversal movies and shows, making it the only place to stream original series like "Twisted Metal" and classic sitcoms like "The Office." With a starting price of just $6 a month, it's also one of the best streaming services for budget shoppers, especially if you're already a fan of NBC programs.

Ad-supported and ad-free plans are offered. Both plans give you access to Peacock's entire streaming lineup, and the ad-free tier also adds live access to your local NBC station. 

To help you get started with Peacock, we broke down everything you need to know about the service, including full details on pricing, plans, content, and supported devices.

What is Peacock?

Peacock is a streaming service created by NBCUniversal with two subscription plans: Premium (with ads) and Premium Plus (ad-free). The platform offers a collection of shows, movies, and original series, along with live sports and news. 

Content can be viewed via an on-demand library or via special streaming channels broken down by genres and franchises.

Peacock's catalog includes a mix of Universal films and NBC shows, like "The Office" and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." Peacock original series and movies are also available, including hit shows like "Poker Face" and "Twisted Metal."

For detailed impressions, you can read our full Peacock review.

How much does Peacock Premium cost?

Peacock Premium costs $6 a month or $60 a year. However, Peacock Premium still has commercials. If you want to watch without ads, you need to upgrade to the Peacock Premium Plus plan for $12 a month or $120 a year.

Both plans offer access to the service's entire lineup, including new original series, exclusive content from NBC shows and WWE Network, live sports like Sunday Night Football, and next-day streaming support for many NBC shows currently airing on TV. In addition, Peacock Premium Plus also includes download support and live streaming access to your local NBC station. 

Where can I sign up for Peacock?

Peacock launched nationwide on July 15, 2020. You can sign up for a Premium or Premium Plus subscription right now through the Peacock website.

Where can I watch Peacock?

Peacock's streaming app is available on Vizio, Samsung, and LG smart TVs, as well as iOS and Android mobile devices, Roku, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One, PlayStation, Chromecast, Xfinity, and Flex devices.

The service is also available through its official website. You can browse a full list of supported devices here.

Is Peacock free?

Though Peacock originally offered a free entry-level plan, that option is no longer available to new subscribers. However, members who signed up for the free plan before February 2023 can still access select content without paying for a subscription. 

Peacock offered around 10,000 hours worth of ad-supported movies and TV shows with its free version, but you can get access to a lot more by upgrading to a Peacock Premium plan.

Peacock Premium usually costs money, but if you subscribe to Xfinity internet or TV, you might be able to get it for free. Current Xfinity Internet customers with gigabit speeds or those who are Diamond or Platinum Rewards members can get Peacock Premium for free. Likewise, Now TV customers can also get Peacock Premium for no extra charge.

Spectrum users can also get three or 12 months of Peacock for free, depending on which Spectrum service they have.

What shows and movies are on Peacock?

Peacock Premium and Premium Plus plans both feature more than 80,000 hours worth of on-demand TV and movies. Peacock Premium Plus also lets you livestream your local NBC network. 

All paying subscribers can stream classic shows like "The Office," "Law & Order," and "Parks & Recreation." Peacock users can also access new episodes of ongoing NBC and Bravo shows the day after they air. Daily broadcasts from NBC News and MSNBC stream on Peacock as well, along with new episodes of "Days of Our Lives." 

New Universal movies also arrive on Peacock after they play in theaters. Some recent movies on Peacock right now include "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," "Asteroid City," and "Book Club: The Next Chapter." 

Peacock subscribers are also able to watch original shows and movies. Some popular Peacock exclusives include:

• "Twisted Metal"
• "Based on a True Story"
• "Bel-Air"
• "Hart to Heart"
• "Bupkis"
• "Poker Face"
• "They/Them"
• "Dr. Death"
• "The Resort"
• "Paul T. Goldman"
• "One of Us Is Lying"
• "Vampire Academy"
• "Rutherford Falls"
• "Angelyne"
• "Would It Kill You To Laugh?"
• "Queer as Folk"
• "Everything I Know About Love"

Peacock has live sports as well, including Sunday Night Football, matches from the Premier League, Major League Baseball games, and WWE events.