Apple One does not include Peacock

Apple One bundles Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, iCloud+ storage, and Apple News+ into a single monthly subscription. Peacock is not part of any Apple One tier. Peacock is a separate streaming service owned by NBCUniversal, and you must pay for it independently if you want to watch it.

Apple One comes in three tiers — Individual, Family, and Premier — but none of them add Peacock to the package. If you want both Apple TV+ and Peacock, you will pay for them as two separate subscriptions. This is not a limitation of Apple One; it reflects the fact that Peacock and Apple are separate companies with separate business models.

Key Takeaways

  • Peacock is owned by NBCUniversal and is not bundled with Apple One at any tier level.
  • Apple One includes Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, iCloud+ storage, and Apple News+, but Peacock requires a separate subscription.
  • You can subscribe to Peacock through the Peacock app or website independently of any Apple services.
  • Some internet providers and mobile carriers offer Peacock as a bundle add-on, but Apple One is not one of them.
  • If you want both services, you will manage two separate subscriptions with two separate renewal dates and cancellation policies.

What Apple One actually includes

The Individual tier covers one person and includes Apple TV+, Apple Music, 50 GB of iCloud+ storage, Apple Arcade, and Apple News+. The Family tier extends these services to up to six family members and increases iCloud+ storage to 200 GB. The Premier tier adds 2 TB of iCloud+ storage and is the highest-priced option.

None of these tiers have ever included Peacock, and Apple has not announced plans to add it. The services in Apple One are all owned or operated by Apple, which is why they bundle together. Peacock remains a separate product you would need to purchase on its own. The bundle is designed to consolidate Apple's ecosystem, not to compete with third-party streaming services by including them.

How to get Peacock if you want it

You can subscribe to Peacock directly through the Peacock app on your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac, or through the Peacock website. Peacock offers a free tier with ads and a paid tier without ads. The paid version costs a monthly fee, which varies depending on whether you choose the ad-supported or ad-free plan.

Some cable providers, internet services, and mobile carriers bundle Peacock into their packages — for example, certain Comcast Xfinity plans include Peacock at no extra cost. But Apple One does not partner with Peacock in this way. If you have Apple One and want Peacock, you add it as a separate subscription. You can start and stop Peacock whenever you want without affecting your Apple One membership.

Why Peacock is not in Apple One

Apple One bundles services that Apple owns or operates directly. Peacock is owned by NBCUniversal, a separate media company. For Apple to include Peacock in Apple One, it would need to negotiate a licensing deal with NBCUniversal, and the two companies have not done that. Such deals are complex and require both companies to agree on pricing, revenue sharing, and terms.

This is the same reason Apple One does not include Netflix, Disney+, or other third-party streaming services. Apple controls the services in the bundle, which allows it to set the price and manage the offering without depending on other companies' decisions. Each company prefers to control its own distribution and pricing strategy.

Comparing Apple One to other bundles

If you are looking for a bundle that includes multiple streaming services, you have other options. Disney Bundle combines Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ at a lower combined price than buying them separately. Some carriers and providers offer their own packages that may include Peacock alongside other services like cable channels or internet.

Apple One is designed for people who use Apple devices and want to consolidate Apple's own services. If you need Peacock specifically, you will need to add it separately or look for a different bundle that includes it. The choice depends on which services you actually use and which devices you own.

What to do if you want both services

If you use Apple devices and want both Apple One and Peacock, straightforward subscribe to both. You can manage both subscriptions through your device settings or through each service's website. Your Apple One subscription will renew on its own schedule, and your Peacock subscription will renew on its own schedule.

You can cancel either subscription at any time without affecting the other. If you are trying to reduce costs, compare what you actually watch on each service — you may find that one is worth keeping and the other is not. Many people subscribe to multiple services but use only a few of them regularly, so tracking what you actually watch can help you decide which ones to keep.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Apple One ever include Peacock?

There is no announcement from Apple or NBCUniversal about adding Peacock to Apple One. Bundles change over time, but currently Peacock is not part of the plan. You would need to watch for official announcements from Apple if this were to change in the future.

Can I get Peacock free with Apple One?

No. Apple One does not include Peacock at any tier. You must pay for Peacock separately if you want to watch it, though Peacock does offer a free ad-supported version on its own.

Is there a bundle that includes both Apple TV+ and Peacock?

Not from Apple. Some internet providers and mobile carriers bundle Peacock with their own services, but those bundles do not include Apple TV+. You would need to subscribe to Apple One and Peacock as two separate services.

What streaming services are in Apple One?

Apple One includes Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, iCloud+ storage, and Apple News+. These are all Apple-owned or operated services. Peacock, Netflix, Disney+, and other third-party services are not included in any tier.

How much does it cost to add Peacock to Apple One?

Peacock costs are separate from Apple One. Peacock's free tier is ad-supported, and the paid tier costs a monthly fee that varies by plan. You would pay Apple One's monthly fee plus Peacock's monthly fee as two separate charges on your account.