With that in mind, what are the workarounds you can try to still watch Peacock on the big screen if you’re a Roku customer?
Ways to watch NBC Peacock on a Roku TV
At the moment, there is no direct app for NBC Peacock on Roku devices. However, you can still connect other devices to your TV and cast the app onto your screen. Here’s a few things to try at home:
Purchase a Chromecast and screen share to your TV using either the Peacock app or websiteIf you have an Xbox One or PS4, link this up to your TV and download the game app of PeacockIf you have a smart TV, check if the Peacock app is available on there Link up your laptop/PC to your TV with a HDMI cable and watch NBC Peacock directly through the browser
It’s worth noting that whilst we had success streaming via a HDMI cable from a Windows laptop, some readers have reported having issues using a HDMI, with the error screen below coming up:
Whilst we don’t know exactly the issue causing this, we suggest either trying a few different browsers, or a different device altogether. We’ll be investigating this to find out more and will update this piece if we get further information.
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Hannah Cowton is a Senior Staff Writer at Tech Advisor and Macworld, working across entertainment, consumer technology and lifestyle. Her interests and specialities lie in streaming services, film and television reviews and rumours, gaming, wearables and smart home products. She’s also the creator of The London Geek, a geek culture and lifestyle blog.
