Can you download Peacock shows?
NBC Peacock is now available to stream in the US (though you canaccess it in the UK through using a VPN). But if you’re looking to watch all those NBC classics and new Peacock exclusives offline, is it possible?
Sadly, the answer is no. According toPeacock’s help section, this isn’t something that the platform currently provides. However, the company is looking into it for the future.
If it does, we expect downloads to maybe be limited to Android and iOS, just as they are on the likes ofHBO MaxandDisney Plus. They could also be limited strictly to those on the Peacock Premium tier, rather than Peacock Free.
If you’re searching for a workaround, the best option we can suggest is using screen-recording software. Whilst this isn’t exactly a perfect replacement for downloading or offline viewing, it will allow you to re-watch your recordings on your laptop/PC without the need for the internet.
You can capture whatever is playing on your device and store it on your PC to watch later on. Some of our recommended screen recording software includesAudialsandBandicam, with the latter offering both free and paid versions.
However, we must stress that these recordings should only be played in your home, on your own PC, andnot be shared with anyone else or on any other device.
If you’ve not yet signed up to the platform, you can sign up for Peacock for free byheading to the websiteand inputting your email address and a password. You can also choose to sign up for a paying subscription, which gives you more access to exclusive originals, lots more series and films and sporting events such as the majority of the Premier League matches.
Peacock Premium costs either $4.99 per month (or $49.99 per year) for ad-supported content, or $9.99 per month (or $99.99 per year) for ad-free content. Both offer a seven-day free trial.
Author: Hannah Cowton-Barnes, Entertainment Editor, Tech Advisor
As Tech Advisor’s Entertainment Editor, Hannah is the resident expert in all things streaming, film and TV. Before joining Tech Advisor in 2019, she studied Theatre and Performance at the University of Leeds and created a website dedicated to geek culture and lifestyle. She’s also reviewed a whole range of gadgets including flagship smartphones, wearables and styling tools. Outside of Foundry, she’s written freelance pieces for Polygon, Metro and Den of Geek, and is proud to be a Women Techmakers Ambassador for Google.
