Peacock is not included in YouTube TV's standard package

YouTube TV does not bundle Peacock with any of its subscription tiers. Peacock is owned by NBCUniversal, while YouTube TV is a Google product, so they remain separate services. If you want both, you pay for both subscriptions independently — there is no discount or combined package that includes them together.

YouTube TV does carry NBC, CNBC, MSNBC, and other NBCUniversal cable channels as part of its base package. But access to those live channels is different from access to Peacock's streaming library, which includes exclusive shows, movies, and sports that do not air on the cable channels YouTube TV carries.

Key Takeaways

  • YouTube TV and Peacock are separate subscriptions with no bundle option between them.
  • YouTube TV includes live NBC channels, but not Peacock's exclusive streaming content.
  • Peacock offers a free tier with ads and a paid tier without ads, both available independently of YouTube TV.
  • If you want both services, you will pay for a YouTube TV subscription plus a Peacock subscription separately.

What YouTube TV includes instead of Peacock

YouTube TV's base package comes with over 100 live channels, including NBC, CNBC, MSNBC, USA Network, Bravo, and E! — all NBCUniversal properties. You get live sports, news, and entertainment from these channels as they air, plus cloud DVR storage to record programs.

This is not the same as Peacock's on-demand library. YouTube TV's NBC channels show what airs on those networks at scheduled times. Peacock lets you watch thousands of movies and shows whenever you want, including original series like The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Saturday Night Live episodes that are not available on the live NBC feed.

How to get Peacock if you have YouTube TV

You can sign up for Peacock directly through its website or through the Peacock app on your phone, tablet, or streaming device. Peacock offers two tiers: a free version with ads, and a paid version without ads. The paid version costs a monthly fee (the exact amount varies by region and changes periodically).

Your YouTube TV login does not carry over to Peacock, and vice versa. You will create a separate Peacock account with its own email and password. Once you have both subscriptions active, you can switch between the YouTube TV app and the Peacock app on the same device.

Why these services stay separate

YouTube TV and Peacock compete in the streaming market, even though they are both owned by large media companies. Google (which owns YouTube TV) and NBCUniversal (which owns Peacock) have not chosen to bundle their services the way some other companies do — for example, Disney bundles Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.

This separation means you cannot reduce your total cost by subscribing to both. However, it also means you can cancel either service independently without losing the other, and you can choose whether to pay for Peacock's ad-free tier or use the free version with commercials.

Other streaming options if you want NBC content

If you already have YouTube TV for its live channels and want NBC's on-demand content, Peacock is the primary option. However, some NBC shows also appear on other streaming services — The Office is on Netflix, for example, though the full Peacock library is much larger.

You could also use the NBC app or website directly. NBC allows you to stream some content for free with ads, and some content requires you to sign in with a cable or streaming TV subscription (like YouTube TV). This is not a replacement for Peacock's full library, but it may cover specific shows you want to watch.

Checking what's available on YouTube TV's NBC channels

Before paying for Peacock, check whether the show or movie you want is available on YouTube TV's live NBC channels. Open the YouTube TV app, go to the guide, and look at the NBC, CNBC, MSNBC, or other NBCUniversal channels to see what is scheduled. You can also use the search function to find a specific show and see when it airs.

If a show airs live on NBC and you have YouTube TV, you can watch it at that time or record it with cloud DVR. If the show is only available on Peacock's on-demand library, or if you want to watch it outside the broadcast schedule, that is when a Peacock subscription becomes necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I watch Peacock shows through YouTube TV?

No. YouTube TV gives you access to live NBC channels, but not to Peacock's on-demand library. Peacock shows are only available through the Peacock app or website, not through YouTube TV.

Does YouTube TV offer any streaming service bundles?

YouTube TV does not bundle other streaming services with its subscription. You pay for YouTube TV separately from any other services like Peacock, Netflix, or Disney+. Some of those services may offer their own bundles, but YouTube TV is not part of them.

Is Peacock free if I have YouTube TV?

No. YouTube TV does not unlock Peacock or give you any discount on Peacock. You would need to pay for Peacock separately. Peacock does offer a free tier with ads, but that is available to anyone, not just YouTube TV subscribers.

What happens if I cancel YouTube TV but want to keep Peacock?

You can cancel YouTube TV and keep Peacock active. They are completely separate subscriptions, so canceling one does not affect the other. You would just lose access to YouTube TV's live channels and cloud DVR.

Can I use my YouTube TV password to log into Peacock?

No. YouTube TV and Peacock have separate login systems. You will need to create a different account for Peacock with its own email address and password, even if you use the same email for both services.