You can hide the Continue Watching row by adjusting your account settings or by clearing your viewing history
Peacock's Continue Watching section appears on your home screen to show shows and movies you've started but not finished. If you want to remove it entirely, you have two main options: turn off the feature in your account settings, or clear your viewing history so there's nothing for Peacock to display. The method you choose depends on whether you want to keep your history but hide the row, or erase the record of what you've watched.
Both approaches work on the web version, mobile apps, and streaming devices. The steps are slightly different depending on which platform you're using, but the settings are in the same general location in your account menu.
Key Takeaways
- You can disable Continue Watching in your account settings under Preferences, which hides the row without erasing your watch history.
- Clearing your viewing history removes all records of what you've watched, which also removes the Continue Watching section from your home screen.
- On web and mobile apps, both settings are found in your account menu, typically labeled with your profile name or a gear icon.
- If you disable Continue Watching and later want it back, you can re-enable it in the same Preferences menu.
- Clearing history is permanent and cannot be undone, so make sure you want to erase your watch record before you proceed.
How to turn off Continue Watching in your account settings
The fastest way to hide Continue Watching without losing your history is to disable it in your Preferences. On the web version, click your profile icon in the top right corner, then select Account. Look for a Preferences or Settings section and scroll until you find an option labeled something like "Show Continue Watching" or "Continue Watching Row." Toggle this setting off.
On the Peacock mobile app (iOS or Android), tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the screen, then tap Settings. Scroll down to find Preferences and look for the Continue Watching toggle. Turn it off. The row will disappear from your home screen when ready, but your watch history remains stored in your account.
On streaming devices like Roku, Apple TV, or Fire Stick, navigate to your profile menu using your remote, find Settings, then Preferences, and toggle off Continue Watching. The exact menu path varies slightly by device, but the setting name stays the same.
How to clear your entire viewing history
If you want to erase the record of everything you've watched on Peacock, you can clear your history from your account settings. On the web, go to your profile icon, select Account, then find Viewing History or History. You should see an option to Clear All or Delete All. Click it, and Peacock will ask you to confirm. Once you confirm, your entire watch history is deleted and the Continue Watching section disappears because there is nothing left to display.
On mobile, tap your profile icon, go to Settings, then look for Viewing History or History. Tap Clear All and confirm your choice. This action cannot be reversed, so make sure you want to erase your history before you proceed.
On streaming devices, the process is similar: navigate to your profile menu, find Settings, then Viewing History, and select the option to clear it. The exact wording and menu structure depend on your device, but the result is the same.
The difference between disabling and clearing
Disabling Continue Watching in your Preferences hides the row from your home screen but keeps your watch history intact in your account. This means Peacock still knows what you've watched, and if you turn the setting back on later, the row will reappear with all your previous shows and movies. This is the better choice if you want a cleaner home screen but might want to resume watching something later.
Clearing your history erases the record of everything you've watched. Once it's gone, it's gone for good. Peacock cannot recover deleted history, and you cannot undo the action. This is the better choice if you want to start fresh or if you're concerned about your watch record being visible to anyone else who uses your account. However, you will lose the ability to resume any show or movie from where you left off.
What happens to your saved shows and watchlist
Disabling Continue Watching or clearing your history does not affect your Watchlist or any shows you've marked as saved. Those remain in your account regardless of which action you take. If you've added a show to your Watchlist, it will still be there after you hide or clear Continue Watching.
Similarly, any shows you've finished watching are not affected. Clearing your history removes the record that you watched them, but if you've already completed a series, Peacock won't try to resume it anyway because there's nothing left to resume.
How to remove individual titles from Continue Watching
If you don't want to disable the entire Continue Watching section or clear all your history, you can remove individual shows or movies from the row. Hover over or long-press on the title in the Continue Watching section, and look for a menu icon (usually three dots or a trash icon). Select the option to remove it from Continue Watching or remove it from your history. This removes only that one title, and the Continue Watching row stays visible with your other in-progress shows.
This approach is useful if you have one or two titles you want to hide but want to keep the Continue Watching section active for everything else. On mobile, the process is the same: long-press the title and select remove from the menu that appears.
Troubleshooting: Continue Watching still appears after disabling it
If you've turned off Continue Watching in your Preferences but the row still appears on your home screen, try logging out of Peacock completely and logging back in. Sometimes the app or browser needs to refresh your account settings to explore the change. Close the app entirely (not just minimize it) or clear your browser cache, then log back in.
If the row still appears after logging back in, check that you've disabled the setting on the correct profile. Peacock allows multiple profiles on one account, and each profile has its own settings. Make sure you're in the profile you want to modify and that the Continue Watching toggle is actually off. If you're on a streaming device, try restarting the device itself, as this sometimes forces the app to sync your latest settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does disabling Continue Watching affect other people on my account?
No. Each profile on a Peacock account has its own settings. If you disable Continue Watching on your profile, it will still appear for other profiles on the same account. Each person can customize their own home screen independently.
Can I clear the history for just one show instead of everything?
Yes. Hover over or long-press the title in your Continue Watching row and select the option to remove it from your history. This deletes only that show's record without affecting your other watched titles.
If I clear my history, will I lose my saved shows and watchlist?
No. Clearing your viewing history only removes the record of what you've watched. Your Watchlist, saved shows, and any other account settings remain unchanged.
Will disabling Continue Watching stop Peacock from tracking what I watch?
No. Disabling the Continue Watching row only hides it from your home screen. Peacock still records your viewing activity in your account. If you want to prevent Peacock from storing your watch history, you would need to clear your history regularly or contact Peacock support about privacy options.
Can I re-enable Continue Watching after I turn it off?
Yes. Go back to your Preferences and toggle Continue Watching back on. The row will reappear with all your in-progress shows and movies, as long as you haven't cleared your history.