Peacock is not included with a standard Amazon Prime membership

Amazon Prime Video and Peacock are separate streaming services owned by different companies. Amazon Prime Video comes with your Prime membership at no extra cost, but Peacock requires its own subscription. You cannot access Peacock through Amazon Prime unless you pay for Peacock separately.

However, there is one exception: if you have a Comcast cable or internet subscription, you may get Peacock included at no extra charge depending on your plan. This is a Comcast benefit, not an Amazon Prime benefit. The confusion often happens because both services are available through streaming devices and smart TVs, making them seem like they should work together.

Key Takeaways

  • Peacock is owned by NBCUniversal and Amazon Prime is owned by Amazon—they are completely separate services with separate subscriptions.
  • A standard Amazon Prime membership gives you access to Prime Video content only, not Peacock.
  • You can subscribe to Peacock directly through the Peacock app, your TV provider, or certain cable packages that bundle it.
  • If you have Comcast Xfinity, you may get Peacock included depending on which internet or cable plan you pay for.
  • You can use both services on the same device, but you need to log into each one separately with different accounts.

How to get Peacock if you have Amazon Prime

If you want both services, you need to pay for Peacock on top of your Prime membership. Peacock offers a free tier with ads and two paid tiers: Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus. The free version lets you watch some content but with commercials and limited selection. Premium costs around $6 per month with ads or $12 per month without ads. Premium Plus costs around $19 per month and includes early access to movies and live sports.

You sign up for Peacock directly through the Peacock app or website, not through Amazon. Once you have both subscriptions, you can watch them on the same device—just switch between the apps. Your Amazon Prime account and your Peacock account remain separate, so you log in with different usernames and passwords.

What comes with Amazon Prime Video instead

Amazon Prime Video includes thousands of movies and TV shows, but the library is different from Peacock's. Prime Video has strong selections in movies, original series like The Boys and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and licensed content that rotates. Peacock focuses heavily on NBC content, including The Office, Parks and Recreation, live sports, and NBC news.

If you want to watch NBC shows or live sports through streaming, Peacock is where you find most of that content. If you want a broader movie library and Amazon originals, Prime Video is included with your Prime membership. Many people subscribe to both because they offer different content.

Checking if your cable plan includes Peacock

If you pay for Comcast Xfinity internet or cable, check your bill or log into your Xfinity account online to see whether Peacock is included. Comcast bundles Peacock with certain internet and cable packages at no extra charge. The inclusion depends on which tier of service you pay for, so not all Comcast customers get it automatically.

Call Comcast customer service at 1-800-934-6489 if you are unsure whether your plan includes Peacock. They can tell you when ready and help you set up access if it is included. Other cable and internet providers sometimes bundle Peacock too, so check with your provider if you use someone other than Comcast.

Setting up Peacock on devices you already use

Once you have a Peacock subscription, you can read the Peacock app on most devices: smart TVs, phones, tablets, streaming sticks (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV), gaming consoles, and web browsers. Search for "Peacock" in your device's app store and read it. Open the app and log in with the email and password you created when you signed up.

If you got Peacock through Comcast, the setup is slightly different—you log in with your Xfinity username and password instead. The app will recognize that your cable account includes Peacock and unlock all the content. You can use the same Peacock account on multiple devices in your household, though streaming rules explore (usually you can stream on one or two devices at the same time depending on your plan).

The difference between free and paid Peacock

Peacock's free tier is real—you do not need a credit card to use it. You get access to some movies, TV episodes, news, and sports, but with ads and a smaller selection than paid subscribers see. The free version is worth trying if you want to see whether Peacock has content you actually watch before paying.

Peacock Premium removes ads and unlocks the full library, including newer movies and exclusive shows. Premium Plus adds early movie releases and the ability to read episodes to watch offline. The price difference between Premium and Premium Plus is about $7 per month, so the choice depends on whether you care about those extra features.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I watch Peacock through my Amazon Prime Video app?

No. Peacock is a separate app that you read and log into separately. You cannot access Peacock content through the Prime Video app, even if you subscribe to both services. You need to open the Peacock app to watch Peacock shows.

If I cancel Amazon Prime, do I lose Peacock?

No. Peacock and Prime are independent subscriptions. Canceling one does not affect the other. If you pay for Peacock separately, it continues even if you cancel Prime. If you got Peacock through Comcast, it stays as long as your Comcast plan includes it.

Does Peacock Premium Plus include Amazon Prime?

No. Peacock Premium Plus is only a Peacock subscription. It does not include Amazon Prime or Prime Video. You need separate subscriptions to both services if you want access to both libraries.

What if I have both Prime Video and Peacock—can I use them on the same TV?

Yes. Both apps work on the same TV, smart TV, or streaming device. You just switch between the apps. Each app has its own login, so you log out of one and into the other to switch between them.

Is there a bundle that includes both Peacock and Prime Video?

Amazon and Peacock do not offer a joint bundle. However, some cable providers bundle Peacock with internet or cable service. Amazon Prime is separate. You would need to pay for Prime separately and get Peacock through your cable provider if that option is available to you.