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This post will walk you through installing Peacock TV on Firestick and Fire TV.
Peacock TV is a streaming service that features NBC original programming, movies, live sports, and other content.
Peacock is quickly becoming one of the most popular FireStick apps for video streaming.
Sadly, many users outside the United States need help to download the official Peacock TV app.
If you can’t install the app from the Amazon app store, this article will guide you on how to sideload it on Firestick.
Continue Reading.
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Sign up for Peacock TV
A regular subscription allows you to stream this service on three devices at the same time.
Peacock TV now provides three different plans: free, premium, and premium plus.
To start the signup process, go to the Peacock TV official website.
Peacock TV offers the following plans:
New consumers can take advantage of a 7-day free trial on both paying programs.
Note: If you have Xfinity or Cox, you may already have free access to Peacock Premium.
The following paid options are also available for a yearly subscription:
After selecting your preferred plan, you must create a new account on the following page using your email address and password.
Remember to check the required box before clicking “Create Account.”
After you complete this step, Peacock will send you a confirmation email. To confirm your email address, click the link that will be sent to your email.
That’s all. You have subscribed to Peacock TV on FireStick successfully.
So let’s get started with the installation.
Install Peacock TV on FireStick
Peacock TV can be installed in two ways:
1. Via the Amazon App Store (if you live in one of the regions served).
2. Download it using the Downloader program (to unblock it in your region).
Then, we’ll walk you through installing the Peacock TV app from the Amazon App Store.
In the second approach, we’ll walk you through the steps to install the program using the Downloader app.
Let’s get started.
Method 1: Install Peacock TV from the Amazon App Store.
Follow the steps below to get Peacock TV on FireStick from the Amazon App Store:
Again, this method will only work if you live in the United States or one of the other countries that Peacock TV serves. For any other country or location, please proceed to Procedure 2 in the next section.
1. Go to Find then Search on your Firestick’s home screen.
2. Now, on your Firestick control, search for Peacock TV using the virtual keyboard or voice option. Select Peacock TV from the list of recommendations.
3. Choose Peacock TV from the App and Games menu.
4. Click “Get” or “Download.”
5. Wait for Peacock TV to finish downloading and installing.
6. You have installed Peacock TV successfully! Start streaming after you open the application.
7. That’s all. You have successfully installed Peacock TV on your FireStick.
Your FireStick is ready to stream your favorite material as soon as you install the necessary apps. However, before you begin, please be aware that whatever you stream online is visible to your ISP and the government. This means that watching free movies, TV shows, and sports may get you in some trouble.
However, there is a perfect way to disguise all of your streaming activity from your Internet Service Provider and the government. All you require is a reliable FireStick VPN.
A VPN will hide your IP address and allow you to avoid online surveillance, Internet Speed throttling by your ISP, and unblock geo-restrictions content.
We personally use and advise ExpressVPN as it is the fastest and most secure VPN. It is compatible with all types of streaming apps and is very simple to install on FireStick.
Method 2: Sideload Peacock TV on FireStick Using Downloader
If Peacock TV is not available in your region’s Amazon Store, you can always sideload it through the mighty Downloader app.
To do so, first install the Downloader app on your FireStick, then set it to sideload the Peacock app on your FireStick.
Step- 1. Install the Downloader app on your FireStick
1. From FireStick home screen, go to “Find.”
2. Next, click “Search.”
3. Type “Downloader” and “Downloader” will appear as a suggested search under the virtual keyboard. Select that.
4. Then, in the Apps and Games section of the search results, you will find the Downloader app icon. Select that.
5. Select Download or Get.
And the Downloader app will be installed on your FireStick.
Step- 2. Set up Downloader
After installing the Downloader on your Firestick, you need to set it up to work properly.
1. After installing the Downloader app, go to the FireStick home screen. Choose Settings, located to the far right in the center bar.
2. Select My Fire TV.
3. Select Developer Options.
If you don’t find the Developer Options, then go to Settings then My Fire TV then About.
And to activate the Developer Options, choose Fire TV Stick and click it 7 times.
[If you still need to figure it out, here’s a step-by-step guide for enabling the Developer Option.]
5. Scroll and select “Install unknown apps“.
6. On the next screen, you’ll find the Downloader permission disabled by default. Scroll down to Downloader and select it to enable the license.
The setup is complete. Let’s sideload Peacock TV on FireStick.
Step- 3. Sideload Peacock TV on FireStick
To sideload Peacock TV on FireStick, follow the steps below:
1. Press and hold the Home button on your FireStick remote for a couple of seconds. Select Apps from the next window.
2. Find and launch the Downloader app.
3. If you launch the Downloader app for the first time, you will see a few instructions. To get to this screen, accept all instructions. Using your remote, choose the URL text box and select it.
4. Then enter the URL http://bit.ly/firepk and click GO.
5. Wait to download Peacock TV on FireStick. This will take about a minute.
6. When asked, click “Install” in the lower right corner.
7. Let the Peacock TV app install on your FireStick. It only takes a few seconds.
8. When the prompt appears, click DONE. To free up space, go back to the Downloader app & delete the Peacock TV file.
9. Click Delete.
10. When asked, click Delete once more.
Great work! Peacock TV has been installed on your FireStick.
How to Stream Peacock TV on FireStick
To access Peacock TV on FireStick, follow the instructions below:
1. On the FireStick home screen, click the button with three little squares (and a + sign) located to the right, in the center bar.
2. Go down and click on Peacock TV to launch the app.
3. If you want to access the app from the FireStick home screen, click the 3-line button on the remote. Then click Move in the bottom right popup and drag and drop the Peacock TV onto the first row.
4. Wait for the Peacock TV app to launch.
5. To log in to the app, click Sign In in the bottom-left corner. If you haven’t already, follow the instructions provided below.
6. Sign in to the Peacock TV app on FireStick by entering your account email address and password using the on-screen keyboard.
To sign in using your phone (or computer), go to the bottom and click the “Activate on Your Phone” button.
On any web browser, go to peacocktv.com/tv.
Sign in to Peacock TV on FireStick by entering your email address and password using the on-screen keyboard.
To sign in using your phone (or computer), go to the bottom and click the “Activate on Your Phone” button.
Enter the code shown in the FireStick window.
Note: If you haven’t logged in already, you’ll be asked to log in with your Peacock TV account in the browser.
This is the Peacock TV app for FireStick’s home screen. On the top, you can find several categories. When you launch the app, the Browse category is selected by default.
Some categories to look at include Channels, Trending, Movies, TV Shows, Kids, News, Sports, and Hispanic.
Update Peacock TV on FireStick
Peacock TV will automatically update if you downloaded it from the App Store. Under the FireStick Settings, make sure the Automatic Updates option is enabled.
To enable it, navigate to FireStick Settings > Apps > Appstore > Automatic Updates. Automatic updates are enabled by default.
If you sideloaded Peacock TV (way 2) and the app crashes or asks for an update, you can go directly to this page and complete these steps:
1. Uninstall the Peacock TV from the FireStick.
2. Follow the above-mentioned new installation guide.
3. And your Peacock app has been updated to the most recent version.
