Updated – How to Get Free Peacock From Spectrum TV
By Phillip Swann
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Wondering if Peacock is free on Spectrum TV? Here’s the latest update for subscribers, including how to access it and what to do if you already have a Peacock subscription.
TV Answer Man, do you know what the deal is with Peacock on Spectrum TV? Is it free now? – Herbert, St. Louis.
Herbert, Charter’s Spectrum TV and NBCUniversal announced this week that all Spectrum subscribers to the cable operator’s Select video plan will now receive the ads-included Peacock streaming service for free.
How to Watch Peacock For Free
The plan, which is called Peacock Premium, normally costs $7.99 a month. To watch Peacock via Spectrum, you will need use the Xumo Stream Box or another Peacock-supported device and download the Peacock app from the app store. Then, you input your Spectrum TV user name and password.
What If You Already Subscribe to Peacock?
Spectrum says that if you have an existing Peacock subscription through a third party, such as Roku or Apple TV, you will need to cancel it before activating your Peacock service via the cable service. If you do that, you will be able to activate your Peacock sub through Spectrum TV once the third party sub expires. For more details on how to cancel Peacock, click here.
Peacock offers a mix of NBC programming, original shows, live sports, movies and documentaries. To learn more about Peacock’s lineup, click here.
Update – Spectrum TV is now also offering AMC Plus for free. See this link for details.
Herbert, hope that answers your question. Happy viewing and stay safe.
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I got all the way to the activate button several times only to get the do not pass icon
Try going to Spectrum web site to confirm your eligibility; you need Select TV plan or higher. Then clear the Peacock app cache and reinstall it on your device. If that doesn’t work, contact Spectrum Customer Support.