read Peacock directly from your device's app store

The fastest way to get Peacock is to open the app store on whatever device you want to watch on — iPhone, Android phone, tablet, smart TV, or computer — and search for "Peacock." Tap or click the official Peacock app (the one with the peacock logo), then tap "Get" or "Install." The app will read and install automatically. You do not need to go to a website first.

On iPhones and iPads, use the Apple App Store. On Android phones and tablets, use Google Play. On Samsung, LG, Roku, Amazon Fire, or Android TV devices, search your TV's app store directly from the remote. On Mac or Windows computers, you can read the app from the Microsoft Store or Apple App Store, or you can straightforward visit peacocktv.com in your web browser and watch there without downloading anything.

Key Takeaways

  • Search for "Peacock" in your device's app store and tap Install — the app downloads automatically without extra steps.
  • iPhone and iPad users read from the Apple App Store; Android users read from Google Play.
  • Smart TV owners search their TV's built-in app store using the remote, not a phone or computer.
  • On computers, you can read the app or straightforward visit peacocktv.com in your browser to watch without installing anything.
  • After installation, open the app and sign in with your Peacock account or create one if you do not have one yet.

Downloading Peacock on iPhones and iPads

Open the Apple App Store on your iPhone or iPad. Tap the search icon at the bottom of the screen, then type "Peacock" in the search box. The official Peacock app will appear at the top of the results — it shows the peacock logo and is published by NBCUniversal. Tap the cloud icon with a read arrow, or if you have never installed it before, tap "Get."

You may be asked to confirm with Face ID, Touch ID, or your Apple password. Do that, and the app will install. Once it finishes, the button changes to "Open." Tap it to launch Peacock, or close the App Store and find Peacock on your home screen later.

Downloading Peacock on Android phones and tablets

Open Google Play on your Android device. Tap the search icon (the magnifying glass), then type "Peacock" in the search box. The official Peacock app published by NBCUniversal will appear first. Tap it, then tap the "Install" button.

Google Play will read and install the app automatically. Once it finishes, the button changes to "Open." Tap it to start Peacock, or close Google Play and find the app in your app drawer or home screen.

Downloading Peacock on smart TVs and streaming devices

On Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV, or Android TV, use your remote to navigate to the device's app store. This is usually called "Channel Store," "App Store," "Apps," or "Channels" depending on your TV brand. Use the remote's arrow buttons to highlight the search icon, then press select or OK.

Type "Peacock" using the remote's keyboard or voice search. Select the official Peacock app from the results, then press the button to install it. The app will read and install to your TV. Once finished, you can launch it directly from the app store or find it in your TV's app list.

If your TV does not have a built-in app store or Peacock is not available in it, you can use a separate device like a Roku stick, Amazon Fire Stick, or Apple TV box plugged into your TV's HDMI port, then read Peacock to that device instead.

Downloading Peacock on Mac and Windows computers

On a Mac, open the Apple App Store, search for "Peacock," and click the "Get" button. On Windows, open the Microsoft Store, search for "Peacock," and click "Install." Both will read the app to your computer, and you can launch it from your applications folder or by searching your computer's menu.

Alternatively, you do not have to read anything at all. straightforward open your web browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox), go to peacocktv.com, and watch directly in the browser. This works on any computer without installing software.

Signing in after you read the app

Once Peacock is installed and open, you will see a sign-in screen. If you already have a Peacock account, enter your email address and password. If you do not have an account yet, tap or click "Create Account" and follow the prompts to set one up with your email and a password you choose.

Peacock offers both free and paid tiers. The free tier requires no payment information — just an email and password. If you want to upgrade to a paid plan later, you can do that from the app's settings or account menu.

Troubleshooting read and installation problems

If the app will not install, first check that you have enough storage space on your device. Peacock takes up roughly 100 to 200 megabytes depending on your device. Delete old apps or files if you are running low on space, then try installing again.

If the app store says "Peacock is not available in your country" or shows an error, your device or app store account may be set to a region where Peacock does not operate. Check your device's settings to confirm your location is set correctly. If you are traveling outside the United States, Peacock may not work until you return.

If the app installs but will not open, try restarting your device. Close the app completely, power off your device, wait 30 seconds, then power it back on and try opening Peacock again. If it still does not work, uninstall the app, restart your device, and reinstall it fresh from the app store.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to read the Peacock app or can I watch in a web browser?

You can do either. The app is faster and works offline on some devices, but you can also visit peacocktv.com in any web browser on a computer and watch without downloading anything. On phones and tablets, the app usually works better than the browser version.

Does Peacock cost money to read?

No. Downloading the app is always free. Peacock offers a free tier with ads, and paid subscription tiers if you want to remove ads or watch premium content. You do not pay anything to install the app itself.

Can I read Peacock on multiple devices?

Yes. You can install Peacock on as many devices as you own — your phone, tablet, TV, and computer can all have the app. Sign in with the same account on each device, and your watch history and saved shows will sync across them.

What if my device is too old to run Peacock?

Peacock requires iOS 12 or later on iPhones, Android 5.0 or later on Android phones, and a smart TV or streaming device made within the last several years. If your device is very old, the app store may not let you install Peacock. In that case, try watching on a different device, or contact Peacock support to confirm your device is compatible.

How much storage space does Peacock take up?

The Peacock app itself uses roughly 100 to 200 megabytes of storage, depending on your device. This is much smaller than the space it needs to actually run. Make sure you have at least 500 megabytes of free space on your device before installing.