Channels is arguably the most interesting element of Peacock’s app, as no other streaming service offers it. The other two content options are Channels and Browse. It’s unfortunate, though, given that it’s the weakest component of the app. It feels like an attempt to integrate social media directly into the app, perhaps the reason why mobile versions open straight to this tab. This tab is the one element that’s superfluous. This newsy moments addition is reminiscent of Twitter, Instagram and Quibi, all mashed into one. You can scroll down this tab for timely headlines. The opening screen when accessed through an iPhone delivers you to 'Trending', one of three tabs that you can toggle via a static menu bottom of the screen. The app piggybacks on common knowledge of most other streaming apps, making it easy to dive right in. will feel right at home scrolling through Peacock. Users familiar with Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, HBO Max, etc. Peacock sadly isn’t available for download via Amazon Fire or Roku, marking the second time in as many months that a new service has failed to broker deals with two of the biggest streamers, following HBO Max. You can watch it through major desktop browsers, too, which might be the only saving grace for many. Starting July 20, Sony PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro joined that list. The Peacock app is available on Android TV, Chromecast, Apple TV, LG Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox One. Comcast Xfinity Flex and F1 customers, and Cox Internet customers who subscribe to Contour TV Essentials with Contour Box with Voice Remote receive full access to the entire Peacock catalogue at no additional cost (with ads). Of course, there are some who won’t need to pay at all. Like with most streamers, users who sign up for Premium land a free seven-day trial, and those who register via Android can snag themselves a cheeky perk: that free trial extended to three months.

Here’s the breakdown of the pricing structure. Premium content is kept behind a subscription paywall. Peacock instead models itself on the smaller streaming apps Crackle, Tubi, and Vudu Free by incorporating commercials. No other premium streaming service offers a completely free option, which is what sets it apart from top-line competitors like Netflix and Amazon Prime. The big draw with Peacock is its most basic tier. Premium tier with extra content is $4.99 or free for eligible Xfinity and Cox subscribers.1 month plan - $4.99 per month ($4.99 total cost).

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