Peacock is not included with Amazon Prime

Amazon Prime Video and Peacock are separate streaming services owned by different companies. Prime Video comes with an Amazon Prime membership, but Peacock does not. If you want to watch Peacock content, you need to pay for a Peacock subscription in addition to Prime.

This is the same setup you saw with Disney+: it's a standalone service you buy separately, even if you already subscribe to other streaming platforms. Peacock is owned by NBCUniversal, while Amazon Prime is owned by Amazon, so they don't bundle together.

Key Takeaways

  • Peacock requires its own separate subscription and does not come with Amazon Prime Video.
  • Peacock offers a free tier with ads and a paid tier without ads, so you have options depending on your budget.
  • Some internet and phone providers include Peacock Premium at no extra cost, so check your current bills before paying separately.
  • You can watch Peacock on the same devices where you watch Prime Video, including Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and most smart TVs.

Peacock's free and paid tiers

Peacock offers two ways to watch. The free tier, called Peacock Free, lets you stream thousands of shows and movies with ads. You don't need a credit card to sign up, and you can watch on most devices.

The paid tier, called Peacock Premium, removes ads and unlocks additional content that isn't available on the free version. Peacock Premium costs a monthly fee, though the exact amount varies depending on whether you pay monthly or commit to a year. Some content, like live sports and certain new releases, only appears on Premium.

Before you pay for Peacock Premium, check whether your internet provider, phone company, or employer already includes it. Comcast, Cox, and some other providers bundle Peacock Premium with their internet or phone plans at no extra charge. If you have one of those services, you can link your account and watch for free.

How to watch Peacock if you decide to subscribe

You sign up for Peacock directly on the Peacock website or through the Peacock app. You don't go through Amazon Prime to add it—it's a completely separate account and payment. Once you have a Peacock account, you can read the Peacock app on your device and log in.

Peacock works on Fire TV devices (Amazon's streaming hardware), Roku, Apple TV, most Samsung and LG smart TVs, Chromecast, PlayStation, Xbox, and phones and tablets running iOS or Android. If you already use Prime Video on one of these devices, you can install the Peacock app right alongside it.

What content is on Peacock that isn't on Prime Video

Peacock carries NBC shows, both current episodes and older seasons. If you watch shows like The Office, Parks and Recreation, Saturday Night Live, or The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, those live on Peacock. Some of this content is free with ads; some requires Premium.

Peacock also streams live sports, including Premier League soccer, WWE wrestling, and some NFL games. These typically require a Premium subscription. Movies on Peacock lean toward Universal films and licensed content, which is different from what Prime Video offers.

If you're trying to decide whether to pay for Peacock, the free tier is worth trying first. Spend a week or two browsing what's available for free and see whether the shows and movies you want to watch are there. If most of what you want requires Premium, then you know the subscription is worth it to you.

Comparing Peacock to other streaming services

Like Disney+ and other streaming platforms, Peacock is a standalone service. You can subscribe to Prime Video, Peacock, Disney+, and others all at the same time, but each one costs separately and each one has its own app and account.

Some people subscribe to multiple services to get access to different shows and movies. Others rotate subscriptions—signing up for one or two for a month or two, watching what they want, then switching to different services. There's no rule that says you have to keep all of them active at once.

Bundling options if you want multiple services

Amazon does offer a bundle called Prime Video with ads, which is cheaper than a full Prime membership but still doesn't include Peacock. Some third-party services let you pay one monthly fee to bundle several streaming apps together, though these bundles change over time and availability depends on where you live.

The most straightforward approach is to decide which services you actually watch, then pay for only those. If you watch a lot of NBC content or Premier League soccer, Peacock makes sense. If you don't, you're not missing out by skipping it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I watch Peacock on my Fire TV if I have Prime Video?

Yes. Fire TV devices support the Peacock app, so you can install it alongside Prime Video. You'll need a separate Peacock account and subscription, but the device itself works with both services.

Does Peacock Premium cost the same every month?

The monthly price varies depending on whether you pay month-to-month or commit to an annual plan. Annual plans are usually cheaper per month than paying monthly. Check the Peacock website for current pricing in your area.

If I cancel Amazon Prime, do I lose Peacock?

No. Peacock is a separate service, so canceling Prime Video has no effect on Peacock. You would only lose Peacock if you cancel your Peacock subscription directly.

Is there a free trial for Peacock Premium?

Peacock occasionally offers free trial periods for Premium, though these promotions change. Check the Peacock website to see what's currently available. The free tier is always available without a trial period.

What if I only want to watch one show on Peacock—is it worth subscribing?

That depends on how many episodes are available and whether the free tier has any of them. If the show you want is only on Premium and it's a long series, a month of Premium might be worth it. If it's just a few episodes, you could subscribe for one month, watch, then cancel.