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Before you start

Keep your TV connected to the internet and use the official Peacock website when a sign-in or activation link is required.


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You can watch your favorite shows and movies on Peacock right from your Vizio TV. This guide shows you how to set everything up.

Subscription Plan

Peacock offers different plans. Choose the one that works for you.

  • Peacock Premium: This plan gives you access to a huge library of movies, TV series, and live sports. You will see ads.

  • Peacock Premium Plus: You get everything from the Premium plan, but with no ads. This plan also lets you download select titles to watch offline.

Create Account

Before you can watch, you need a Peacock account.

  1. Go to peacocktv.com/tv/vizio on a computer or phone.

  2. Choose your subscription plan.

  3. Enter your email and create a password.

  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish creating your account.

How to Watch

The Peacock app is available on all Vizio SmartCast TVs. You do not need to download it.

  1. Press the home button on your Vizio TV remote to launch the SmartCast home screen.

  2. Find the Peacock app in the list of available apps.

  3. Select the app to open it.

If you cannot find the app, make sure your TV is connected to the internet. Vizio automatically adds new apps like Peacock through software updates.

Login

After you open the app, you need to sign in.

  1. Select the “Sign In” button inside the app.

  2. The app will show an activation code on your TV screen.

  3. On your phone or computer, go to the web address shown on the TV.

  4. Sign in with your Peacock email and password.

  5. Enter the activation code from your TV to link your account.

Reset Password

If you forget your password, you can easily reset it.

  1. Go to peacocktv.com/tv/vizio and select ‘Sign In’.

  2. Click the link that says “I don’t know my password.”

  3. Enter the email address for your account. Peacock will send you instructions to create a new password.

FAQs

Here are answers to some common questions.

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

The Peacock app only works on Vizio TVs with the SmartCast platform. Older Vizio TVs using the V.I.A. (Vizio Internet Apps) platform do not have the Peacock app.

What do I do if the app is not working correctly?

First, check that your internet connection is working. Next, try restarting your TV. Unplug the TV from the wall, wait about a minute, then plug it back in. This process fixes most issues.

How do I update my Vizio TV?

Your SmartCast TV updates its software automatically as long as it is connected to the internet. You do not need to do anything manually.

Still need help?

Check the setup again from the beginning.

Small differences between TV models can change where an app or sign-in option appears.

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