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forum thread Posted by soyanks • Jul 13, 2020
forum thread Posted by soyanks • Jul 13, 2020

NBC’s Peacock Streaming Service - 3 Month Free for All Android TV and Chromecast Users, starting July 15

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Peacock streaming service will be free for 90 days on several Google platforms, including for all Android and Android TV users, when its debuts on July 15.

Chromecast users will also have free access to Peacock Premium, the service's $5 per month ad-supported tier, for three months. (Peacock Premium will also have a $10 per month ad-free streaming option.)

As part of a prelaunch deal struck with Google, those who sign up for Peacock using an Android device will be able to get three months of Peacock Premium service for free. Normally $5 per month, Peacock Premium will offer more than 20,000 hours of content, or nearly double the amount that is available for the free, ad-supported tier.

An ad-free version of Peacock Premium is available for $10 per month.

The Google deal is a significant extension of the regular seven-day free trial that NBCUniversal is offering those who sign up for Peacock through Apple devices, Microsoft's Xbox or in web browsers. Under the deal, Peacock Premium will be available until Oct. 15, at which point users will be charged the regular $5 per month rate.

After making an account on Android, you'll be able to log in and watch on other devices like iPhones, Xboxes or smart TVs from LG and Vizio. The only difference now is that you'll be able to access the Premium content for free until mid-October.

One place you might not be able to watch Peacock: Amazon Fire TV or Roku. Like AT&T's HBO Max, as of writing Peacock has yet to reach a deal with the two most popular streaming platforms.



https://www.thewrap.com/nbcus-pea...oid-users/
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Peacock streaming service will be free for 90 days on several Google platforms, including for all Android and Android TV users, when its debuts on July 15.

Chromecast users will also have free access to Peacock Premium, the service's $5 per month ad-supported tier, for three months. (Peacock Premium will also have a $10 per month ad-free streaming option.)

As part of a prelaunch deal struck with Google, those who sign up for Peacock using an Android device will be able to get three months of Peacock Premium service for free. Normally $5 per month, Peacock Premium will offer more than 20,000 hours of content, or nearly double the amount that is available for the free, ad-supported tier.

An ad-free version of Peacock Premium is available for $10 per month.

The Google deal is a significant extension of the regular seven-day free trial that NBCUniversal is offering those who sign up for Peacock through Apple devices, Microsoft's Xbox or in web browsers. Under the deal, Peacock Premium will be available until Oct. 15, at which point users will be charged the regular $5 per month rate.

After making an account on Android, you'll be able to log in and watch on other devices like iPhones, Xboxes or smart TVs from LG and Vizio. The only difference now is that you'll be able to access the Premium content for free until mid-October.

One place you might not be able to watch Peacock: Amazon Fire TV or Roku. Like AT&T's HBO Max, as of writing Peacock has yet to reach a deal with the two most popular streaming platforms.



https://www.thewrap.com/nbcus-pea...oid-users/

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Jul 15, 2020
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soyanks
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Apparently, it does not come up in the search in the Google Play app right now.

You will need the direct link to the app.

https://play.google.com/store/app...ockandroid

Once you sign up for the account using an Android device, you will get an email to the link for 3 month free trial
Last edited by soyanks July 15, 2020 at 08:46 AM.
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smooth28la
Jul 15, 2020
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I'm still on the free tier when signed up on PC and logged in on my Android TV.
Jul 15, 2020
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HapShaughnessy
Jul 15, 2020
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Not compatible with my MINIX box. Or Google is blocking non-Android TV boxes.

Update: Sideloaded just fine.
Last edited by PossumLodge July 15, 2020 at 10:33 AM.
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Grinner
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I can't seem to cast to my first generation Chromecast.
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oneguy77
Jul 15, 2020
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Still on the free tier, i didn't get the 3 months free trial offer email
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OliveKnob423
Jul 15, 2020
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How long has it taken people to get the promo code email?
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Quote from soyanks :
One place you might not be able to watch Peacock: Amazon Fire TV or Roku. Like AT&T's HBO Max, as of writing Peacock has yet to reach a deal with the two most popular streaming platforms.
Um, two places -- the two most used streaming services

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soyanks
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Quote from smooth28la :
I'm still on the free tier when signed up on PC and logged in on my Android TV.
You have to open an account using an Android device. I had to find my old Pixel phone.

If you use PC and try to log in on your Android TV, it won't work
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Quote from soyanks :
You have to open an account using an Android device. I had to find my old Pixel phone.

If you use PC and try to log in on your Android TV, it won't work
I started it on Android. Got squat.
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Quote from PossumLodge :
I started it on Android. Got squat.
Quote from OliveKnob423 :
How long has it taken people to get the promo code email?
Took less than 30 minutes from the sign up.

If you did it correctly, you will get an email with a link for the 3 month trial and in the end, a confirmation email that looks like the one in the link

https://postimg.cc/18s83Vmv
Last edited by soyanks July 15, 2020 at 12:09 PM.
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lugus
Jul 15, 2020
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I signed up using the Android app 2 hours ago. On completion it showed a box saying they would send a promotional email but have not received it yet.
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OliveKnob423
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Quote from soyanks :
Took less than 30 minutes from the sign up.

If you did it correctly, you will get an email with a link for the 3 month trial and in the end, a confirmation email that looks like the one in the link

https://postimg.cc/18s83Vmv
I did it right. Had the info at the bottom of sign up about the extended trial. Confirmed email and then nothing. All done from the app.

They have zero way to get a live person or email adr or submit a question or problem. Their chat is strictly an automated bot. Had to go to the NBC site to contact them. And even then you're not guaranteed a response. Pretty poor customer service on a newly launched service.
Last edited by OliveKnob423 July 15, 2020 at 01:14 PM.
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lugus
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Quote from OliveKnob423 :
I did it right. Had the info at the bottom of sign up about the extended trial. Confirmed email and then nothing. All done from the app.

They have zero way to get a live person or email adr or submit a question or problem. Their chat is strictly an automated bot. Had to go to the NBC site to contact them. And even then you're not guaranteed a response. Pretty poor customer service on a newly launched service.
Did the NBC site sort your problem out and give you the trial?
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oneguy77
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I signed up @ 9 AM got my promo email @2PM
"Google is giving Android users Peacock Premium for 90 days at no additional cost! Click below to redeem your offer.'

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monkeybiz
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So far so good, sent it to several devices and logged in on my HTPC. My old Acer chromebook works but slow. Need to test Shield when I have time. Best part is free of course, I don't need to pay for more content. I might pay for 4K HDR or HLG but Picture looks great to upscaled on TCL 6 over my Ultra Chromecast.

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