Guides
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Step-by-step, general-purpose guides for getting the most out of a streaming subscription.
How to Set Up Peacock on a New Device
A general starting point for downloading the app, signing in, and pressing play for the first time.
View guide →How to Manage Your Subscription
Understand the general process for reviewing your plan, upgrading, downgrading, or canceling.
View guide →How Profiles & Parental Controls Work
General concepts behind creating separate profiles and setting content restrictions for kids.
View guide →How to Cast to a TV
A general overview of casting video from a phone, tablet, or browser to a compatible television.
View guide →How to Reduce Buffering
Practical, general steps for improving playback smoothness on a home network.
View guide →How to Download Content for Offline Viewing
General notes on how offline downloads tend to work on streaming apps that support them.
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