Peacock TV is a paid streaming platform that lets you watch thousands of series, movies, and exclusive originals. It is the home where NBCUniversal movies and TV shows are streamed. You can also stream live TV channels such as NBC News NOW, NBC Sports, Black Cinema, etc. Adding Peacock TV on Sharp TV is simple, as the app is officially listed in the app store. This article unveils the steps to install, activate, and stream Peacock TV on all Sharp TV models.
Is Peacock TV Free?
Previously, Peacock TV offered a free plan to stream their selective content for free by watching ads. This entry-level free plan is currently not available for new users. If you have signed up for the free plan previously before February 2023, you can access a few selective content without any subscription. Thus, if you are a new user, you need to subscribe to any of the Peacock TV plans from their official website for further use.
- Premium – $7.99 monthly or $79.99 yearly.
- Premium Plus – $13.99 per month or $139.99 per year.
Steps to Install Peacock TV on Sharp TV
1. Connect your Sharp TV to WiFi and come back to its home screen.
2. Follow the below guidelines based on your Sharp TV OS.
- Sharp Android TV: Click the Apps icon on the home page and tap the Play Store tile.
- Sharp Google TV: Select the Apps menu at the top of the home screen.
- Sharp Roku TV: Hit Streaming Channels and select Search Channel.
- Sharp Aquos TV: Click the All Apps button and tap Aquos Net+ to open the app store on your TV.
3. Locate and tap the Search icon. In the search area, type Peacock TV and look for it in the app store.
4. Pick the Peacock TV app from the search results and select Add Channel (or) Add App (or) Install on the app’s info page.
Wait a few moments for the app to get installed on your Sharp TV.
Note: For Sharp Roku TV, click OK once the channel is installed.
Activate Peacock TV on Sharp TV
1. Run the Peacock TV app from the apps list on your Sharp TV.
2. Hit the Sign In option on the Peacock TV application. A screen with an Activation Code will appear on your TV.
3. Visit peacocktv.com/activate on your phone or PC’s browser. Or if you have a smartphone with you, scan the QR Code on the TV and it will automatically take you to the activation page on your phone’s browser.
4. Enter the Activation Code on the required field and tap Continue.
5. Sign in to your Peacock account using the credentials on the next page.
6. Within seconds, your Peacock TV account will be activated on your TV.
You can now stream Peacock Originals and live sporting events, such as the Premier League, PGA Tour events, and WWE.
Cast or AirPlay Peacock TV on Sharp TV
If there is no sufficient space on your Sharp TV, you cannot install the Peacock TV app. Hence, as an alternative, you can cast or AirPlay Peacock TV from your smartphone.
Note: If you use an iPhone for wireless streaming, enable AirPlay on your Sharp TV.
1. Connect your Sharp TV and smartphone to the same WiFi connection.
2. Install the Peacock TV app on your smartphone from the Play Store or App Store.
3. Run the application and sign in with your Peacock TV account.
4. Play your favorite movie or TV show on the app and click the Cast or AirPlay icon.
5. Select your Sharp TV from the list, and within seconds, the Peacock TV content will stream on your Sharp TV.
FAQ
If the Peacock TV app is not working on your Sharp, it might be due to a poor internet connection, low storage space on your TV, a corrupted cache, or an inactive subscription. You can easily fix these issues by connecting to a strong WiFi, clearing cache files, or renewing your Peacock TV plan.
