Turn off autoplay in your Peacock account settings

Peacock plays the next episode automatically when one finishes unless you stop it. You can disable this in your account settings on any device — phone, tablet, or web browser. The setting applies across all your devices once you change it, so you only need to do this once.

Go to your profile icon in the top right corner and select Account. Look for Playback settings and find the toggle for Autoplay next episode. Turn it off. When autoplay is off, Peacock will pause at the end of each episode and ask whether you want to continue to the next one. The change takes effect when ready, though it may take a few seconds to sync if you are watching on another device at the same time.

If you cannot find Playback settings in Account, you may be on an older version of the app. Update Peacock from your device's app store, then return to Account settings and look again. Older versions sometimes hide this option in a different menu or label it differently.

Key Takeaways

  • Autoplay is controlled from your profile icon, then Account, then Playback settings — the same location on phone, tablet, and web.
  • Turning off autoplay stops Peacock from playing the next episode automatically, but you can still choose to watch it.
  • The setting syncs across all your devices once you change it, so you do not need to turn it off separately on each one.
  • If Playback settings does not appear in your Account menu, update the Peacock app and try again.

What happens when autoplay is off

When you disable autoplay, Peacock stops at the end credits of each episode. A screen appears with the option to play the next episode or return to the show's main page. You have to choose — nothing starts on its own. This pause gives you a natural stopping point and prevents the app from deciding what you watch next.

This is useful if you watch before bed or during work and want to stop at a natural break point. Without autoplay, you avoid the common problem of waking up three episodes later or realizing you have watched far longer than you meant to. The pause also lets you check the time, step away, or switch to something else without the app pulling you back in.

Autoplay still works for trailers and previews

Turning off autoplay for episodes does not affect trailers, previews, or promotional videos that Peacock shows on the home screen or in the app. Those may still play automatically when you browse. The setting only controls whether the next episode in a series plays when the current one ends.

If you see video playing on the home screen without your input, that is separate from episode autoplay and cannot be disabled in the same way. Peacock uses these preview videos to show you what is available, and they are not tied to your Playback settings. You can mute your device or scroll past them, but the autoplay toggle in Account settings does not control them.

Autoplay settings on Peacock's free tier and Premium

Both the free and Premium versions of Peacock have the same autoplay controls in Account settings. The location and method are identical regardless of which tier you use. Your choice to turn autoplay on or off works the same way on both.

Premium subscribers do not get additional autoplay options or controls that free users lack. The feature is available to everyone in the same place, making it straightforward to manage whether you use Peacock with ads or without them.

Restarting the app if autoplay still plays

Occasionally the app does not register the setting change right away. Close Peacock completely — not just minimize it — and reopen it. This forces the app to reload your account settings from Peacock's servers.

On a phone or tablet, swipe up from the bottom of the screen (or use the app switcher) to close Peacock entirely, then tap the app icon to open it fresh. On a web browser, close the tab and return to peacocktv.com. If autoplay still plays after you restart, try logging out of your account, closing the app completely, reopening it, and logging back in. This full refresh sometimes catches settings that a straightforward restart misses.

Checking autoplay on a shared account

If multiple people use the same Peacock account, changing autoplay affects everyone. Each person sees the same setting because it is tied to the account, not to individual profiles within that account. There is no way to set different autoplay preferences for different household members on one subscription.

If one person wants autoplay on and another wants it off, the only solution is to create separate Peacock accounts. Peacock does not yet offer per-profile autoplay settings the way some other streaming services do. Each person would need their own login to have their own autoplay preference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does turning off autoplay save data on my phone?

Yes, slightly. Autoplay downloads and streams the next episode automatically, which uses data even if you do not watch it. Disabling autoplay means Peacock only streams what you actually choose to watch, reducing overall data use.

Can I turn autoplay back on after turning it off?

Yes. Return to Account, then Playback settings, and toggle autoplay back on. The setting changes take effect when ready.

Why does Peacock keep playing episodes even though I turned off autoplay?

The app may not have synced your setting change. Close Peacock completely and reopen it. If it still plays automatically after that, log out of your account, close the app, reopen it, and log back in. This forces a full refresh of your settings.

Does autoplay turn back on when I update the Peacock app?

No. App updates do not reset your autoplay preference. Your setting stays as you left it unless you manually change it again.

Can I turn off autoplay for just one show?

No. The autoplay setting applies to all shows on your account. You cannot disable it for one series and keep it on for another. The toggle in Playback settings controls autoplay across everything you watch.