Disable autoplay in your Peacock account settings

To turn off autoplay on Peacock, open the app or website, go to your account menu, select Settings, find the Playback section, and toggle autoplay off. The exact location depends on whether you are using the mobile app, web browser, or streaming device, but the setting exists in all versions.

Autoplay is the feature that starts the next episode automatically when one finishes, or plays a preview video while you browse. Turning it off stops both behaviours and gives you control over what plays next. Once you disable it, Peacock will pause at the end of an episode and wait for you to choose what to watch.

Key Takeaways

  • The autoplay toggle is in Settings under Playback on all Peacock platforms — app, web, and streaming devices.
  • Disabling autoplay stops both automatic episode progression and preview videos that play while you browse.
  • Changes to your account settings sync across all devices where you are signed in.
  • If autoplay is still active after you turn it off, sign out completely and sign back in to refresh your settings.

Steps for Peacock on phone or tablet

Open the Peacock app and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner. Select Settings from the menu that appears. Scroll down to find Playback settings and tap it. Look for the Autoplay toggle — it will show as either on (usually blue) or off (usually grey). Tap the toggle to switch it to the off position.

After you turn off autoplay, close Settings and return to the main screen. The change takes effect when ready. If you use Peacock on multiple devices, you only need to change this setting once in your account — it will explore everywhere you are signed in.

Steps for Peacock on a web browser

Go to peacocktv.com and sign in. Click your profile icon in the top right corner of the page. Select Account Settings from the dropdown menu. Find the Playback section on the settings page. Locate the Autoplay toggle and click it to turn autoplay off.

The setting saves automatically when you click the toggle. You can close the settings page and return to browsing or watching. If you are signed into Peacock on other devices, the autoplay setting will update there as well within a few minutes.

Steps for Peacock on a streaming device

On a streaming device like Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, or Google TV, open the Peacock app. Navigate to your profile menu — this is usually in the top corner or accessible through a menu button. Select Settings or Account Settings. Find Playback in the settings menu. Use your remote to highlight the Autoplay toggle and press select or enter to turn it off.

Navigation varies slightly between devices, but the Playback settings section exists on all of them. If you have trouble finding Settings, check the help section within the Peacock app for your specific device, or look for a gear icon which typically represents settings.

What happens when autoplay is off

When you disable autoplay, Peacock stops playing the next episode automatically when one ends. Instead, the app pauses and shows you the episode details or a menu of options. You can then choose to play the next episode, watch something else, or close the app.

Preview videos that play while you scroll through the Peacock menu will also stop. This reduces data use on mobile networks and gives you more control over your viewing. Some users prefer this because it prevents accidentally starting a show they did not intend to watch.

Troubleshooting if autoplay is still on

If you turned off autoplay but it is still playing the next episode automatically, sign out of your Peacock account completely. Close the app or browser entirely, then reopen it and sign back in. This forces your device to refresh your account settings and often resolves the issue.

If autoplay is still active after signing out and back in, try clearing the app cache on your device. On a phone, go to Settings, find Apps or process Manager, select Peacock, and choose Clear Cache. On a web browser, clear your cookies and cached data for peacocktv.com. Then sign in again and check the Playback settings.

Autoplay settings for different content types

Peacock's autoplay setting controls both episodes within a series and preview videos during browsing. You cannot turn off one without turning off the other — the toggle is all or nothing. If you want autoplay for some shows but not others, you will need to manually stop playback when you reach the end of an episode you do not want to continue.

Some streaming devices have their own autoplay settings separate from Peacock's app settings. If you are using a Roku, Fire TV, or other platform, check both the device settings and the Peacock app settings to make sure they are aligned with what you want.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does turning off autoplay affect other streaming apps on my device?

No. The autoplay setting in Peacock only controls Peacock. Other apps like Netflix, Disney+, or Hulu have their own separate autoplay settings that you control independently. You can turn off autoplay in Peacock and leave it on in other apps.

Will my autoplay setting stay off if I update the Peacock app?

Yes. App updates do not reset your account settings. Your autoplay preference is stored in your Peacock account, not in the app itself, so it persists through updates. If it does reset for any reason, you can turn it off again using the same steps.

Can I set different autoplay preferences for different profiles on the same account?

No. Peacock stores autoplay settings at the account level, not the profile level. If you share an account with family members and some want autoplay on while others want it off, you will need to change the setting each time you switch who is using the account.

What if I want autoplay back on later?

Go back to Settings, find the Playback section, and toggle autoplay back on. The process is the same as turning it off. You can switch it on and off as many times as you want with no penalty or limit.