Screen sharing Peacock on Discord works the same way as sharing any other app, but Peacock's video quality depends on your internet speed and the resolution you choose

To screen share Peacock on Discord, open Discord and start a voice or video call with a friend or in a server channel. Click the screen icon at the bottom of the call window (it looks like a rectangle), select which monitor or window you want to share, then choose your resolution and frame rate. Once you click "Go Live," your Discord contacts will see your Peacock stream in real time. The person watching can see everything on your screen, including the video, subtitles, and any controls you use.

The quality of what they see depends on three things: your internet upload speed, the resolution you pick when you start sharing, and Peacock's own video quality setting. If your upload speed is slow, Discord will automatically lower the resolution to keep the stream smooth. You can manually select 720p, 1080p, or 30 or 60 frames per second before you start sharing.

Key Takeaways

  • Start a Discord call, click the screen share button, select your Peacock window, and choose your resolution before clicking "Go Live."
  • Your upload speed determines whether the stream stays smooth; if it drops below 2.5 Mbps, Discord will lower the resolution automatically.
  • Peacock's own quality setting (Standard, Premium, or Premium Plus) affects what resolution Peacock sends to your screen before Discord shares it.
  • Discord screen sharing works on Windows, Mac, and Linux, but mobile Discord does not support screen sharing.
  • Everyone in the call can hear Peacock's audio through Discord if you have Discord's audio input set to your computer's speakers or headphones.

Check your internet speed before you start

Discord recommends at least 2.5 Mbps upload speed for 720p at 30 frames per second, and 4 Mbps for 1080p at 60 frames per second. You can check your upload speed using a free tool like Speedtest.net. If your upload speed is below 2.5 Mbps, Discord will still let you screen share, but the video will be choppy or blurry.

If you live with other people who are using the internet at the same time, your available upload speed may be lower than your plan's maximum. Ask them to pause large downloads or video calls while you screen share, or try sharing at a lower resolution like 720p at 30 frames per second instead of 1080p.

Make sure Discord can hear Peacock's audio

When you screen share, Discord shares your screen but not automatically your computer's audio. To let people in the call hear Peacock's sound, you need to set Discord's audio input to your computer's speakers or headphones instead of a microphone.

On Windows, open Discord settings, go to Voice & Video, and under "Input Device" select your speakers or headphones. On Mac, do the same in Discord Preferences. Once you start screen sharing, Discord will pick up whatever audio is playing through that device. Unmute your microphone in Discord so the audio comes through the call.

Screen share only your Peacock window, not your whole screen

When you click the screen icon in Discord, you get the choice to share your entire monitor or just one window. If you share your whole screen, everyone in the call will see your desktop, taskbar, and any notifications that pop up. If you share only the Peacock window, they see only the video player.

To share just Peacock, click the screen icon, then under "Applications" select the Peacock window or browser tab. This keeps your desktop private and uses less bandwidth. If Peacock is running in a web browser, you can share just that browser tab instead of the whole window.

Adjust resolution and frame rate for your connection

Before you click "Go Live," Discord shows you options for resolution and frame rate. The choices are usually 720p or 1080p at 30 or 60 frames per second. Higher resolution and frame rate look better but use more bandwidth.

If your internet is fast and stable, 1080p at 60 frames per second will look the sharpest. If you have a slower connection or you are sharing over WiFi, start with 720p at 30 frames per second. You can always stop the share, change the settings, and start again if the stream is not smooth.

Peacock's subscription tier affects the video quality you can share

Peacock offers three subscription levels: Free, Premium, and Premium Plus. The Free tier streams at lower resolution than Premium. Premium Plus streams at the highest resolution Peacock offers. When you screen share, Discord can only share whatever quality Peacock is sending to your screen, so if you are on the Free tier, the video will be lower resolution even if you set Discord to 1080p.

If you want to share Peacock at the best quality, make sure you are logged into a Premium or Premium Plus account. The video quality setting is in your Peacock account settings under Playback Quality.

Troubleshooting common screen share problems

If the screen share is choppy or freezes, your upload speed is probably too low for the resolution you picked. Lower the resolution to 720p at 30 frames per second and try again. If other people are using your internet, ask them to stop or move to a wired connection if you can.

If Discord is not picking up Peacock's audio, check that your audio input device is set to your speakers or headphones, not a microphone. Make sure your microphone is unmuted in Discord. If you are using a browser, some browsers block audio from being shared; try a different browser or the Peacock app instead.

If the Peacock window does not appear in Discord's window list, make sure Peacock is open and playing a video. Close and reopen Discord if it still does not show up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I screen share Peacock on mobile Discord?

No. Discord's screen sharing feature is only available on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Mobile Discord does not support screen sharing. You would need to use a computer to screen share Peacock to Discord.

Will Peacock know I am screen sharing it on Discord?

Peacock does not send a notification that you are screen sharing. However, screen sharing is a standard Discord feature and is not against Peacock's terms of service for personal use among friends. Do not record or save the stream without permission from everyone in the call.

Does screen sharing use a lot of data?

Yes. Sharing at 1080p at 60 frames per second can use 3 to 6 GB of data per hour, depending on the video content. If you have a data cap on your internet plan, use 720p at 30 frames per second instead, which uses roughly 1 to 2 GB per hour.

Can I screen share Peacock in a Discord server channel?

Yes. You can screen share in a voice channel, video channel, or stage channel in a Discord server the same way you would in a direct call. Everyone in that channel will see your screen share.

What if my upload speed is too slow?

If your upload speed is below 2.5 Mbps, try sharing at 360p or 480p if Discord offers those options, or share only the Peacock window instead of your whole screen. You can also try moving closer to your WiFi router or using a wired ethernet connection if possible.