Peacock TV owned by NBC is an amazing streaming app for watching different programs. Since Peacock TV was added to Amazon Firestick, it has faced a lot of issues.
In this post, I will be helping you to solve issues with Peacock TV not working on your Firestick with practicable solutions.
Why is Peacock TV Not Working on Firestick?
There is a myriad of reasons why Peacock TV may not work on Firestick. Some of the problems may be caused by not restarting your Firestick after installation. It could also be that the Peacock TV server is down or IPv6 is turned on from your wireless router. The Peacock TV app not starting is another issue. System updates can also be a problem. If you have an outdated Peacock TV app, you would have to update it by checking for system updates. Read on as I proffer solutions to these issues.
Quick Fixes to Some of The Issues Faced With The Peacock TV App Not Working
These are the common fixes that can help you solve problems faced with the Peacock TV app not working.
1. Restarting your Firestick device:
After installing the Peacock TV app, you need to restart your Firestick device. To restart, go to Settings, click My Fire TV or System, and choose Restart.
2. Peacock TV service is down
If you notice that the Peacock TV service is down or interrupted, the fastest thing to do is to go to their Twitter handle @PeacockTV or use this link to go straight to their Twitter page at https://twitter.com/peacockTV and see if there is a mention of it there.
3. System Updates:
It is important to regularly check for updates so that the app can stay updated. To update, go to Settings, choose My Fire TV or System, select About, and click Install Updates.
4. Turn off IPv6:
This is different for every router. Look for the documentation of your router on how to change the setting. Make sure that you enable IPv4 and turn off IPv6 on your router.
The Peacock TV App Not Starting
Sometimes users may find it difficult to start the Peacock TV app. This may be caused by a corrupted app or the app refusing to connect to your network. If the Peacock TV is not starting, follow the step below to solve the issue.
Step 1:
Go to the home screen by pressing the Home button on your Firestick remote.
Step 2:
Go to Settings, select Applications, choose to Manage installed applications, select Peacock, and finally pick Uninstall.
Step 3:
Go to your desired browser and visit the Peacock website at https://www.peacocktv.com/ and sign in if you have registered on the Peacock website previously.
Step 4:
You will see a picture if you look to the upper-right of your screen. Just click on the picture.
Step 5:
You will see that Who’s Watching will appear. When it appears, pick Account, don’t choose a user.
Step 6:
Choose Devices
Step 7:
Click on Sign Out All and move to Sign Out All Devices.
Step 8:
Go back to your Firestick using the remote. Go to Settings, pick My Fire TV or System, and click Restart.
Step 9:
After restarting your Firestick device, press Home on the remote and select Find, choose Appstore so that you can re-download and re-install the HBO Max app.
Step 10:
Everything should be fine now and you can start watching different programs on Peacock TV.
How to Return a Firestick Device to The Factory Setting?
If you have tried everything and the Peacock TV app is still not working, the final thing is to reset your Firestick device to the Factory setting. How do you do that? Press and hold down the Right and Back sides of the Navigation buttons. Hold them down for up to 10 seconds. Click Continue for the Factory setting process to get started. After that, download the Peacock TV app again and sign in with your login credentials to start enjoying your favorite programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need a subscription to Peacock TV?
A: You can use Peacock TV for free but you will stream limited content. If you are interested in streaming live events, you will need a subscription. The Peacock Premium comes with ads and costs $4.99 monthly while the Peacock Premium Plus comes without ads and cost $9.99 monthly.
Q: Does the Peacock TV app work with Firestick?
A: Yes, it works with Peacock TV.
Q: What else can I do after everything and Peacock TV is still not working on Firestick?
A: What you can do is return your Firestick device to the Factory setting.
Q: Is Peacock TV safe on Firestick?
A: Yes, it is safe and secure.
Final Thoughts
I hope this post will help you to solve problems that relate to the Peacock TV app not working on Firestick. The app will start to work if you religiously follow the solutions outlined in this article. If you try all the above solutions and there is still no progress, the last thing to do is to return your Firestick device to the Factory setting.
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