In the ever-expanding world of streaming platforms, Peacock TV stands out as a versatile and content-rich service offered by NBCUniversal. With a vast selection of TV shows, blockbuster movies, original series, news, and sports programming, Peacock TV appeals to a wide audience. Many viewers who use Amazon Prime services and Amazon Fire TV devices often wonder: Can you subscribe to Peacock TV directly through Amazon Prime? The answer is nuanced.
In this article, we will walk you through how to subscribe to Peacock TV using Amazon devices, how it interacts with Amazon Prime, and, just as importantly, how to cancel Peacock TV if you decide to end your subscription.
Peacock TV is a premium streaming service created by NBCUniversal. It offers a mix of current TV shows, classic NBC hits, movies, exclusive Peacock Originals, and live sports such as Premier League soccer and WWE.
Peacock TV offers three subscription tiers:
Peacock Free – Offers a limited selection of shows and movies, supported by ads.
Peacock Premium – $5.99/month with full access to Peacock’s complete library, but still with some ads.
Peacock Premium Plus – $11.99/month with no ads and additional features like mobile downloads.
As of now, Peacock TV is not available as an Amazon Prime Video Channel, which means you cannot subscribe to Peacock TV directly within the Amazon Prime Video app or website.
Unlike services such as STARZ, Showtime, or Paramount+ which are integrated into Prime Video Channels, Peacock TV is not part of that system. However, you can still watch Peacock on Amazon Fire TV devices and access it alongside your Amazon Prime content, but the subscription process must go through Peacock’s own website or app.
Let’s walk through the correct way to subscribe and start watching Peacock TV if you’re an Amazon Prime user using Amazon Fire Stick or Fire TV.
Even though Peacock isn't an integrated Prime Channel, here’s how you can subscribe and watch it seamlessly on your Fire TV Stick or Fire TV device.
Plug the Amazon Fire Stick or Fire TV into your TV’s HDMI port.
Connect to a power source.
Turn on your device and connect it to your Wi-Fi network.
Sign in using your Amazon account (linked with your Amazon Prime membership if applicable).
Navigate to the Search icon on the Fire TV home screen.
Type Peacock TV using the on-screen keyboard or your Alexa voice remote.
Select the Peacock TV app from the search results.
Click Download or Get to install the app on your device.
Once downloaded, click Open to launch the app.
When you first open the Peacock TV app:
You’ll be prompted to Sign In or Sign Up.
If you already have an account, select Sign In, and follow the on-screen prompts or enter the activation code at www.peacocktv.com/tv.
If you don’t have an account, select Sign Up or visit www.peacocktv.com from your phone or computer to register.
You’ll need to provide your email address, choose a password, and then select your preferred subscription plan.
Peacock offers three tiers as mentioned:
Free Plan – Limited content with ads, no payment required.
Premium Plan – $5.99/month, full library with ads.
Premium Plus Plan – $11.99/month, ad-free and includes downloads on mobile devices.
Choose the plan that suits your needs and enter your payment information.
Note: Even though you're using an Amazon device, your subscription is managed through Peacock directly not through Amazon billing.
Once your account is set up and you’re logged in, you can immediately begin streaming from the Peacock TV app on your Amazon Fire device. Browse through categories like:
Featured Peacock Originals
Trending Now
Live Sports
News Channels
Family & Kids
Peacock content is also available in HD, and some content is offered in 4K on compatible devices.
There might come a time when you want to take a break from Peacock or switch to another service. Here's how to cancel Peacock TV Subscription, depending on how you subscribed.
Go to www.peacocktv.com and log in.
Click your profile icon in the top-right corner.
Select Account from the dropdown.
Scroll down to Plans & Payment.
Click Cancel Plan.
Follow the prompts to confirm your cancellation.
After canceling, your account will remain active until the end of your billing cycle. Then, it will automatically revert to the free plan unless you choose to delete your account.
Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
Tap Apple ID > Subscriptions.
Find Peacock TV in the list.
Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm.
Canceling your subscription does not delete your Peacock account. You can still use the Free plan unless you manually delete your account.
If you’ve been billed and cancel mid-month, you’ll still have access to Premium features until the end of the billing cycle.
Double-check your email and password.
Make sure you activated the device using the code at www.peacocktv.com/tv.
Try uninstalling and reinstalling the Peacock app.
Restart your Fire Stick.
Ensure your Fire OS is updated.
Check your internet connection.
Uninstall and reinstall the Peacock app.
Refresh the code by restarting the app.
Use a different browser or device to enter the code.
While you can’t directly subscribe to Peacock TV through Amazon Prime Video Channels, Amazon Prime users can easily access and watch Peacock using Amazon Fire TV devices. The key is to download the Peacock app, create or sign into an account, and subscribe via the Peacock website or app.
This process takes just a few minutes and opens the door to hours of high-quality streaming content. And if you ever feel the need to switch services or take a break, now you know how to cancel Peacock TV subscription quickly and efficiently.