You can watch Peacock through Amazon Prime Video by adding it as a channel

Peacock is available as an add-on channel within Amazon Prime Video. This means you do not need a separate Peacock account or app — you can watch Peacock content directly through Prime Video on the same devices and with the same login. The process takes about five minutes and costs extra per month on top of your Prime membership.

Amazon Prime Video offers both a free tier of Peacock (with ads) and a paid tier (ad-free). The paid option costs the same as a standalone Peacock subscription, but you manage it through your Amazon account and billing.

Key Takeaways

  • You add Peacock to Prime Video through the Channels section of your Amazon account, not through the Peacock app or website.
  • Free Peacock (with ads) is included with Prime Video at no extra cost; the premium ad-free version costs additional money per month.
  • Once added, you watch Peacock content in the Prime Video app or website using your existing Prime login.
  • You can cancel the Peacock channel anytime through your Amazon account without affecting your Prime membership.

Steps to add Peacock through Amazon Prime Video on a computer

Open a web browser and go to primevideo.com. Sign in with your Amazon account. In the top menu, look for Your Account or a profile icon, then select Account & Settings or Your Prime Video.

Find the section labeled Channels or Add-on Subscriptions. Search for Peacock in the available channels list. You will see two options: Peacock (Free) and Peacock Premium. Select the one you want. For the free version, click Add Channel. For the premium version, click Subscribe and confirm your payment method. Amazon will charge your account when ready and then monthly on the same date.

After you add the channel, return to the Prime Video home page. You should see Peacock listed under your channels or in a dedicated section. Click on it to start watching.

Steps to add Peacock through the Prime Video app on a phone or tablet

Open the Prime Video app on your phone or tablet. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner. Select Your Account or Settings. Look for Channels, Subscriptions, or Add-on Subscriptions.

Tap Browse Channels or Add a Channel. Search for Peacock. Tap on Peacock (Free) or Peacock Premium, depending on which you want. Tap Add Channel or Subscribe. If you choose the premium version, confirm your payment method. You will return to the app automatically once the channel is added.

Go back to the Prime Video home screen. Peacock should now appear in your list of channels. Tap it to open and start watching.

What to do if Peacock does not appear after you add it

If you added the channel but do not see it in Prime Video, try closing and reopening the app. On a phone or tablet, swipe up from the bottom of the screen (or use the app switcher) to close Prime Video completely, then open it again. On a computer, refresh the page or clear your browser cache.

If Peacock still does not show up, check your Amazon account to confirm the channel was actually added. Go back to Account & Settings and look at your active channels. If Peacock is listed there but not showing in the app, sign out of Prime Video and sign back in. If the problem continues, contact Amazon Prime Video support through your account.

How to manage your Peacock subscription through Amazon

All changes to your Peacock channel happen through Amazon, not through Peacock itself. To upgrade from free to premium, go to Account & Settings in Prime Video, find Peacock in your channels list, and select Upgrade or Change Plan. To downgrade from premium to free, select Downgrade in the same location.

To cancel Peacock entirely, go to Account & Settings, find Peacock under your active channels, and select Cancel Channel or Remove. Amazon will stop charging you at the end of your current billing cycle. You will lose access to Peacock content once the cancellation takes effect, but your Prime membership continues unchanged.

Devices where you can watch Peacock through Prime Video

Once you add Peacock to Prime Video, you can watch it on any device where Prime Video is available: computers (Windows and Mac), phones and tablets (iPhone, iPad, Android), Fire TV devices, Roku, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, PlayStation, and Xbox. You use the same Amazon login on all devices.

If you watch on a new device, you may need to sign in to Prime Video first. After you sign in, Peacock will be available in your channels list automatically — you do not need to add it again on each device.

The difference between adding Peacock through Amazon and subscribing directly

You can also subscribe to Peacock directly through the Peacock app or website without using Amazon Prime Video. The main difference is billing and where you watch. If you add Peacock through Amazon, you pay Amazon and watch through Prime Video. If you subscribe directly to Peacock, you pay Peacock and watch through the Peacock app.

Adding through Amazon is simpler if you already use Prime Video regularly, because everything is in one place and one login. Subscribing directly to Peacock is better if you do not have Prime Video or prefer to keep your subscriptions separate. The monthly cost is the same either way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peacock free with Amazon Prime?

Peacock Free (with ads) is included at no extra cost with Prime Video. Peacock Premium (ad-free) costs additional money per month, similar to the price of a standalone Peacock Premium subscription. You choose which version when you add the channel.

Can I watch Peacock without Prime Video?

Yes. You can subscribe to Peacock directly through the Peacock app or website without having Amazon Prime or Prime Video. Adding it through Prime Video is optional and is only useful if you already use Prime Video.

What happens to my Peacock channel if I cancel Prime?

If you cancel your Prime membership, your Peacock channel through Prime Video will also be removed. However, you can still subscribe to Peacock directly at any time. Your Peacock content and watchlist do not transfer between the two services.

Can I share my Peacock channel with other people on my Prime account?

Yes. If other people have access to your Prime Video account (such as family members), they can watch Peacock through the same channel. However, they will use your login and billing. For separate accounts and billing, each person should have their own Prime membership or subscribe to Peacock directly.

How do I know if I have the free or premium version of Peacock?

Open Prime Video and go to your account settings. Find Peacock in your channels list — it will say either "Peacock (Free)" or "Peacock Premium" next to the channel name. If you see ads during playback, you have the free version.