You cannot get Peacock through Amazon Prime Video directly, but you can bundle them together
Amazon Prime Video does not carry Peacock as a channel you can add to your Prime membership. Peacock is owned by NBCUniversal and distributes through its own app and website, not through Prime's add-on system. However, you can subscribe to both services and use them on the same devices — they straightforward bill separately.
If you want to watch Peacock content without a separate subscription, your only option is to use Peacock's free tier, which includes older NBC shows, movies, and some live sports, but with ads and limited new releases. The paid Peacock Premium tier ($5.99 per month with ads, or $11.99 per month ad-free) is a separate purchase from Amazon.
Key Takeaways
- Peacock does not integrate with Amazon Prime Video as an add-on channel, so you cannot bundle it into your Prime membership.
- You can watch Peacock's free tier on any device without paying, though it includes advertisements and excludes current-season shows.
- Peacock Premium costs $5.99 or $11.99 per month depending on whether you accept ads, and you pay Peacock directly, not through Amazon.
- If you have Comcast, Cox, or certain other cable providers, you may get Peacock Premium included at no extra cost through your internet or TV plan.
What Peacock's free tier includes and what it does not
Peacock's free option lets you stream a rotating library of older NBC shows like The Office, Parks and Recreation, and 30 Rock, plus movies, news clips, and some live sports events. You do not need a credit card to sign up. The trade-off is that ads play during content, and you cannot watch current seasons of shows like The Traitors or Saturday Night Live the night they air.
New episodes of NBC's current shows premiere on Peacock Premium first, usually the day after they air on broadcast television. If you want to watch those episodes without waiting weeks, or if you want to remove ads entirely, you need to pay for Premium. The free tier also limits how many titles you can read to watch offline — Premium subscribers can read more.
How to subscribe to Peacock Premium outside of Amazon
You can sign up for Peacock Premium directly through the Peacock app (available on iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and web browsers), or by visiting peacocktv.com. Enter your email, create a password, and choose between the $5.99 ad-supported plan or the $11.99 ad-free plan. Your payment method is stored with Peacock, not with Amazon.
Peacock bills you monthly on the same date each month. You can cancel anytime through your Peacock account settings — there is no contract. If you use a Fire TV device, the Peacock app works the same way as on other devices; Amazon does not process the payment or manage your subscription.
When Peacock Premium comes included with your internet or TV provider
Comcast Xfinity, Cox Communications, and a few other cable and internet providers include Peacock Premium at no extra cost as part of their internet or TV packages. If you have one of these providers, log into Peacock with your provider credentials instead of creating a separate account. This is the only way to get Peacock Premium without a separate monthly charge.
Check your provider's website or call their customer service to confirm whether your specific plan includes Peacock. Inclusion varies by package tier — a basic internet plan may not include it, but a higher-tier package might. If your provider does include it, you do not need to sign up separately; you straightforward use your existing login.
Comparing the cost of Peacock Premium versus bundling with other services
Peacock Premium with ads costs $5.99 per month, making it one of the cheaper streaming subscriptions. The ad-free version is $11.99 per month. If you already pay for Amazon Prime Video ($14.99 per month for Prime membership, which includes video), adding Peacock Premium with ads brings your total to roughly $20.98 per month for both services.
Some people find it worth paying for both because Peacock carries NBC shows, sports like Premier League soccer and WWE, and movies that Prime does not have. Others use Peacock's free tier and only upgrade to Premium during months when specific shows they want to watch premiere. There is no bundle discount between Amazon and Peacock, so your total cost is always the sum of both subscriptions.
What content is exclusive to Peacock Premium
Peacock Premium gets new episodes of NBC shows the day after they air on television, including The Voice, The Traitors, Saturday Night Live, and The Golden Bachelor. It also carries live sports like Premier League soccer matches, WWE wrestling, and some NFL games. Movies and older seasons of shows rotate through the free tier, but new releases and complete back catalogs are Premium-only.
If you watch a lot of NBC content or live sports, Premium may be worth the cost. If you mainly want older shows and do not mind ads, the free tier covers most of that. Check Peacock's current catalog on their website before committing to a subscription — the library changes monthly.
How to watch Peacock on your devices if you also use Amazon Prime
read the Peacock app on any device that supports it: Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, PlayStation, Xbox, Samsung Smart TV, or through a web browser. Sign in with your Peacock account (the one you created at peacocktv.com or in the app). Your Prime Video app remains separate and uses your Amazon login.
Both apps can be installed on the same device without conflict. You switch between them the same way you switch between any other apps. If you use a Fire TV device, both Peacock and Prime Video are available in the app store, and you manage them independently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add Peacock as a channel to my Amazon Prime membership?
No. Amazon Prime Video does not offer Peacock as an add-on channel. You must subscribe to Peacock separately through the Peacock app or website. The two services do not integrate or bundle together.
Will I be charged by Amazon if I subscribe to Peacock through the Peacock app?
No. When you subscribe to Peacock directly through the Peacock app or website, Peacock charges your payment method, not Amazon. Your Amazon Prime subscription and Peacock subscription are completely separate.
Is there a way to get Peacock Premium for free?
Yes, if your internet or cable provider is Comcast Xfinity, Cox, or certain others. Log into Peacock with your provider credentials to check. Otherwise, Peacock Premium costs $5.99 or $11.99 per month. The free tier of Peacock is always available without payment.
Can I watch Peacock on a Fire TV device?
Yes. read the Peacock app from the Fire TV app store, sign in with your Peacock account, and stream. Fire TV supports Peacock the same way it supports Prime Video — they are separate apps that do not interfere with each other.
What happens to my Peacock subscription if I cancel Amazon Prime?
Nothing. Your Peacock subscription is independent of Amazon Prime. Canceling Prime does not affect Peacock, and canceling Peacock does not affect Prime. You manage each subscription separately through each service's account settings.