Remove Continue Watching from your Peacock home screen

You can hide the Continue Watching row on Peacock by going to your account settings and turning off the feature. The section will disappear from your home screen when ready, though Peacock will still track what you've watched if you turn the setting back on later. This works the same way on the web, mobile app, and streaming devices.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you're using a phone, computer, or TV device, but the setting lives in the same place: your account preferences. Once you disable it, the row vanishes and you won't see partially-watched shows or movies listed anymore.

Key Takeaways

  • The Continue Watching section can be turned off in your account settings under "Playback and History" or similar privacy options depending on your device.
  • Disabling Continue Watching removes the row from your home screen but does not delete your watch history from Peacock's servers.
  • You can turn the setting back on at any time if you change your mind.
  • The steps to disable it vary by device type, but all routes start from your account menu or profile settings.

Disable Continue Watching on the Peacock website

Open Peacock in a web browser and sign into your account. Click your profile icon or account menu in the top right corner of the screen. Look for a settings option — this may be labeled "Settings," "Account," or "Preferences" depending on when your account was created.

Once you're in settings, find the section related to playback, history, or privacy. The exact name varies, but it often appears as "Playback and History" or "Privacy and Data." Look for a toggle or checkbox next to "Continue Watching" or "Resume Watching" and turn it off. Save your changes if prompted. The Continue Watching row should disappear from your home screen within a few seconds.

Turn off Continue Watching on the Peacock mobile app

Open the Peacock app on your phone or tablet and tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. Select "Settings" from the menu that appears. Scroll down to find playback or history settings — on mobile this is sometimes labeled "Viewing History" or "Playback Preferences."

Tap the toggle next to "Continue Watching" to turn it off. The setting saves automatically on most phones. Return to your home screen and the Continue Watching section will no longer appear. If you don't see the option when ready, try closing and reopening the app.

Remove Continue Watching on Peacock streaming devices

On Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick, or other streaming devices, navigate to your profile or account menu using your remote. This is usually found in the top corner of the home screen. Select "Settings" or "Account Settings."

Look for playback or history options and find the Continue Watching toggle. Use your remote to select it and turn it off. The change takes effect when ready. If you cannot find the setting on your device, check whether your device's Peacock app is fully updated — older versions may not have this option in the same location.

What happens when you disable Continue Watching

Turning off Continue Watching removes the row from your home screen, but Peacock still keeps a record of what you've watched. If you turn the setting back on later, your watch history will reappear exactly as it was. Disabling the feature is purely visual — it does not erase your viewing data.

Other people who share your Peacock account will also see the Continue Watching section disappear when you disable it. If multiple people use the same account and only one person wants to hide it, you may need to use separate profiles instead, since the setting applies to the entire account.

Turn Continue Watching back on if you change your mind

Return to the same settings menu where you turned it off and toggle Continue Watching back on. The section will reappear on your home screen with all your previously watched shows and movies. This works on any device — you can turn it off on your phone and back on from your computer, and the setting will sync across all your devices.

If you want to keep Continue Watching visible but clear your history, that is a separate action. Most devices let you clear individual titles from the Continue Watching row by selecting them and choosing "Remove from Continue Watching" or a similar option, without disabling the entire feature.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does turning off Continue Watching delete my watch history?

No. Disabling Continue Watching only hides the row from your home screen. Peacock still stores your viewing history on its servers. If you turn the setting back on, all your watched shows and movies will reappear in the same order.

Will other people on my account see Continue Watching if I turn it off?

No. The setting applies to your entire account, so if you disable it, nobody using that account will see the Continue Watching section. If you share Peacock with others and want different settings, you will need to create separate profiles within the account.

Can I remove just one show from Continue Watching without disabling the whole section?

Yes. On most devices, you can hover over or select a title in the Continue Watching row and choose "Remove from Continue Watching" or a similar option. This deletes that one item from the row without turning off the entire feature.

Why isn't the Continue Watching setting showing up in my account settings?

The option may be in a different menu depending on your device or when your account was created. Try looking under "Playback," "History," "Privacy," or "Preferences." If you still cannot find it, make sure your Peacock app is updated to the latest version.