Peacock is not included with Amazon Prime

Amazon Prime Video and Peacock are separate streaming services owned by different companies. Amazon Prime does not bundle Peacock with any of its membership tiers. If you want to watch Peacock content, you need to pay for a Peacock subscription in addition to your Amazon Prime membership.

Peacock is owned and operated by NBCUniversal. Amazon Prime Video is owned by Amazon. The two companies do not have an agreement that includes Peacock as part of Prime membership. This is different from some other streaming services — for example, Amazon Prime does include access to certain channels like Paramount+ or MGM+ if you add them as paid add-ons, but Peacock does not work that way.

Key Takeaways

  • Peacock requires its own separate subscription and does not come with any tier of Amazon Prime membership.
  • Peacock offers a free ad-supported tier and a paid ad-free tier called Peacock Premium.
  • You can watch Peacock through the Peacock app, website, or on compatible streaming devices, but not through Amazon Prime Video.
  • If you already pay for Amazon Prime, you will need to sign up for Peacock separately and pay an additional monthly fee.

Peacock subscription options and pricing

Peacock offers two main ways to watch. The free tier, called Peacock Free, includes a selection of movies, TV shows, and sports content with ads. You create an account and watch at no cost, though the library is smaller than the paid version and you see commercials during playback.

Peacock Premium is the paid subscription tier. It removes most ads, expands the content library significantly, and includes live sports like Sunday Night Football and Premier League soccer. The monthly cost varies depending on whether you pay month-to-month or commit to an annual plan. Peacock Premium is also sometimes bundled with other services — for example, some Comcast internet or phone customers get Peacock Premium included at no extra charge, and certain mobile carriers offer it as part of their plans.

To learn about you already have Peacock Premium through another service, check your Comcast bill, mobile phone plan, or contact your internet provider directly. Many people discover they have access this way without realizing it.

How to watch Peacock if you have Amazon Prime

Having an Amazon Prime membership does not give you access to Peacock, but you can still watch Peacock content. You will need to sign up for Peacock separately through the Peacock website or app. Create a Peacock account with your email address, choose whether you want the free or Premium tier, and log in.

Once you have a Peacock account, you can watch on multiple devices. read the Peacock app on your phone, tablet, or streaming device like Roku, Apple TV, or Fire TV. You can also watch on the Peacock website using a web browser on your computer. Your Peacock login works across all these platforms — you do not need separate accounts for each device.

The fact that you also have Amazon Prime does not change how Peacock works. Both services operate independently, and you will manage them through separate apps or websites.

What content is on Peacock

Peacock carries NBC television shows, both current episodes and older seasons. This includes shows like The Office, Parks and Recreation, Saturday Night Live, and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. It also has movies from NBCUniversal's film library and original series made specifically for Peacock.

Sports content on Peacock Premium includes Sunday Night Football during the NFL season, Premier League soccer matches, and WWE wrestling events. The free tier includes some sports highlights and clips, but live games require Premium.

If you are looking for specific shows or movies, search for them on the Peacock website or app before signing up. This way you can see whether the content you want is actually available on Peacock rather than on another service.

Comparing Peacock to other Prime add-ons

Amazon Prime does allow you to add certain premium channels directly through the Prime Video app. You can add Paramount+, MGM+, Showtime, or Starz as paid add-ons that bill through your Amazon account. This is convenient because everything appears in one place and you manage all subscriptions together.

Peacock does not work this way. You cannot add Peacock as a channel through Amazon Prime Video. You must sign up for Peacock separately and manage it as its own subscription. This means you will have separate login credentials, separate billing, and separate apps or website access.

If you prefer to manage all your streaming subscriptions in one place through Amazon, you can add other services like Paramount+ or Showtime as Prime add-ons instead. But if you specifically want Peacock content, the only option is to subscribe to Peacock directly.

Free ways to watch Peacock content

Peacock Free gives you access to a rotating selection of shows and movies at no cost. The library changes regularly, so content you see one month may rotate out the next. You will see ads during playback, typically a few minutes of commercials per hour.

Some Peacock content also airs on NBC's broadcast television channel, which you can watch for free if you have an antenna or cable subscription. If a show is currently airing on NBC, you might be able to watch it that way instead of through Peacock. However, older seasons and exclusive Peacock originals are only available through the Peacock app or website.

If you want to avoid ads and have access to the full Peacock library including live sports, you will need to pay for Peacock Premium. There is no way around the subscription fee for that tier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I watch Peacock through the Amazon Prime Video app?

No. Peacock is a separate service and does not integrate with Amazon Prime Video. You must use the Peacock app or website to watch Peacock content. Even if you have both subscriptions, they remain separate services with separate apps.

Will my Amazon Prime password work for Peacock?

No. Peacock and Amazon Prime are different companies with different account systems. You will create a separate Peacock account with its own email and password. Your Amazon login does not carry over to Peacock.

Is Peacock included if I have Amazon Prime Video with ads?

No. Amazon Prime Video with ads (the lower-cost tier) does not include Peacock. Neither does the ad-free Prime Video tier. Peacock requires a separate subscription regardless of which Amazon Prime tier you have.

What if I have Peacock through my phone plan or internet provider?

If your mobile carrier or internet provider includes Peacock Premium with your plan, you can use that account to watch Peacock content. You still do not get it through Amazon Prime — you access it through the Peacock app using the login your provider gave you. Check your phone bill or internet bill to see if Peacock is already included.

Can I bundle Peacock with Amazon Prime to save money?

Amazon and Peacock do not offer a bundle deal. You must pay for each subscription separately. However, if you have Comcast internet or a may have access to mobile plan, you may already have Peacock Premium included at no extra charge, which is a different kind of bundle through that provider rather than through Amazon.