When will Peacock be available on Samsung Smart TV

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On one fine Saturday evening, when I made up my mind to rewatch The Office is when I realized that the show was not on Netflix anymore.

NBC’s new in-house streaming platform, Peacock, streams the sitcom. 

I couldn’t just quit the plan of rewatching my favorite show, so I got Peacock on my Samsung TV and subscribed to it. 

Since the platform is new and most of you might be wondering how to get it on your television sets, I decided to input my research about getting Peacock on Samsung TVs into an article. 

You could get Peacock on your Samsung TV (2017 models or newer) by installing it from your device’s app store. If you have an older model, you need a streaming device to have the Peacock app on your device. 

This article briefs on the steps required to install Peacock on your Samsung TV directly or via a streaming device, the features and plans the streaming service offers, and how to remove Peacock from your device.

Install the Peacock App on Samsung TV

When will Peacock be available on Samsung Smart TV

You can get Peacock App directly on your Samsung TV if it is a 2017 model or newer.

Due to hardware restrictions, television devices older than that don’t support the streaming application. 

For the 2017 models or newer ones, you could simply follow these steps.:

  • Go to your home screen by clicking the home button.
  • Launch Apps section
  • Search Peacock 
  • You will find the Peacock App. 
  • Click on it to download and install it. 
  • Select Add to Home option to access the app from your home screen
  • You can launch the app by clicking open in the app store, or you can access it from the home screen.
  • After launching the app, you can sign in if you already have a Peacock account, and if you don’t, you could just sign up. 

For Samsung TV models launched before 2017, you might require an external streaming device like Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV+, Chromecast, or Apple TV.

You could connect these devices to your Samsung TV through an HDMI port to set up these streaming devices. 

You can then install Peacock by accessing the app store of your streaming device.

Set Up an Account for Peacock on Samsung TV

You can set up Peacock on Samsung TV either by signing in to your existing Peacock TV account or signing up through the signup option on the app’s home screen. 

To create a Peacock account, you can also go to the official website and create an account by entering your basic personal information, then selecting a plan and paying for the subscription. 

Alternatively, you could create an account directly from your Samsung TV by using the available signup option and going through the same steps. 

Peacock TV Plans

When will Peacock be available on Samsung Smart TV

Peacock offers three plans. Peacock Free, Peacock Premium, and Peacock Premium Plus. 

Peacock Free – It’s a free option that gives you access to every limited content.

You can watch a few select movies and even a few seasons of some shows. There will be ads with this plan.

Peacock offers 130,00 hours of content in this free plan. Offline downloads, 4K streaming, and live sports are unavailable with this plan.

Peacock Premium – It’s offered at $4.99 per month. You would have access to all the platform’s content with this plan, with the only drawback being the presence of ads.

4K streaming is available with this plan, but offline downloads aren’t supported. 

Peacock Premium Plus – This plan is offered at $9.99 per month. With this plan, you would have access to all the content on the platform ad-free.

Offline downloads, 4K streaming, and live sports are all available with this plan.

Peacock-Exclusive Features

One of the most exciting features of Peacock is its free content library which offers 13,000 hours of free content that not many major streaming platforms offer. 

Peacock’s content library is vast as it’s owned by NBCUniversal, which has been in the TV business since 1933. 

The platform offers content from NBCUniversal’s various broadcast and cable networks.

Peacock also streams movies from Universal Pictures, Dreamworks Animation, and Focus Features.

You can watch English Premier League as well as stream WWE non-pay-per-view content through the platform. 

Some exclusive shows and movies in Peacock include The Office, Law and Order, and Parks and Recreation. 

Peacock allows up to 3 concurrent device streams with an account; you can create up to 6 profiles with a single account. 

There’s a Kids Profile option that shows only content rated below PG-13. It also provides a security PIN option for profiles. 

How to Turn On Subtitles for Peacock on Samsung TV

You could turn on subtitles for Peacock on your Samsung TV through these steps:

  • Pause the title you are playing.
  • Click down to pull up the video playback options.
  • Find a text bubble icon on the left side of the screen.
  • Select the language option you need from the subtitles menu. 

How to Remove the Peacock App from Samsung TV

You could remove Peacock App from Samsung TV through these steps:

  • Press the home button.
  • Select the Apps option.
  • Click Setting on the top right corner. 
  • Select Peacock from the list of apps.
  • Select the Delete option and select delete once again to confirm the action.
  • The Peacock app would be uninstalled from your device. 

Can You Get Peacock on an Older Samsung TV?

Yes, you could get Peacock on an Older Samsung TV, which is 2016 or older and has HDMI support.

You can simply install a streaming device like Roku TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, or even Apple TV and then install the Peacock app via the streaming device. 

AirPlay Peacock from an iOS Device to Samsung TV

When will Peacock be available on Samsung Smart TV

You could AirPlay Peacock to your Samsung TV by following these steps:

  • Install Peacock on your iPhone/iPad. 
  • Sign in or Sign up through the Peacock App.
  • Connect your Smart TV and iPhone/iPad to the same Wi-Fi network.
  • Start playing the content in the app and select the AirPlay icon on the top-right corner of the screen.
  • Now Choose your Samsung TV. 
  • The content on your iPhone/iPad will be playing on your television.

Get Peacock on a Streaming Device Connected to Samsung TV

You could get Peacock on your Samsung TV via a streaming device. It’s available on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku TV, Chromecast, and even some Android TV players. 

The device should be connected to your TV through an HDMI port. You could install the Peacock TV app from the app store on your streaming device. 

After installing the app, you can either sign in or sign up to use the Peacock services. 

Contact Support

When will Peacock be available on Samsung Smart TV

You can contact Peacock Customer service by dialing their number or accessing the streaming platform’s dedicated help portal through their website. 

You can also access their Chatbot through the icon in the bottom right. 

Additionally, you can sign in and use the ‘Get in Touch’ page to send the platform customer service an email, message, or chat with a live agent from 9:00 am to 1:00 am ET.

Final Thoughts

Peacock is on its journey to feature in the list of major streaming platforms. There could be more features and shows added on.

Accessing at least a few seasons of some of the most popular shows for free is rare in this period.  

Peacock TV comes in free with some Comcast or Cox cable subscriptions. Most Spectrum TV plans also offer a free year of Peacock Premium.

You could even use these offers if you are eligible to get the best out of the streaming platform. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why can’t I find the Peacock app on my Samsung TV?

Peacock TV app is only available on Samsung TV models which are 2017 or newer.

Peacock TV is not installed by default in the newer models and must be installed from the Apps section of the television. 

Is Peacock free with Amazon Prime?

No. Peacock and Amazon Prime are two different streaming platforms that require individual subscriptions. But you can access selected content on Peacock with its free plan. 

Does YouTube TV include Peacock?

No. Youtube TV and Peacock are two different streaming platforms that require individual subscriptions. But you could access selected content on Peacock for free with its free plan. 

Does Peacock have live TV channels?

Yes, Peacock has live TV channels. Peacock offers live news and sports channels like NBC News Now, NBC Sports, NFL Network, Premier League TV, and even WWE.

Why can't I find Peacock on my Samsung TV?

Make sure the app is compatible with your TV. Check Peacock's list of supported devices for your TV. Peacock is supported on 2017 model year Samsung Smart TVs and later.

How do I download Peacock on my Samsung Smart TV?

To download the app on a Samsung smart TV, simply do the following: From the home screen, navigate to 'Apps' and then select the 'Search' icon. Then it's just a matter of performing a search for 'Peacock' and clicking on the 'Install' button on the Peacock app page.