How To Get Peacock On Vizio Smart TV? 4 Ways!

Do you want to watch Peacock on Vizio Smart TV? You can get the Peacock using different ways on your TV.

But I know a few folks struggle to stream Peacock on their Vizio smart TVs. This is because your Vizio TV is too old and incompatible with the latest Peacock app version.

If your Vizio TV has a Chromecast or Airplay feature, you can easily install the Peacock on it. And enjoy your favorite live TV shows or movies without any hassle.

So let’s quickly talk about these ways.

How To Watch Peacock TV On Vizio Smart TV?

1- Through Vizio TV App Store

Luckily, the latest Vizio smart TV that operate on the SmartCast operating system allows users to install the Peacock app directly from the App Store.

So if you have a Vizio smart TV launched in 2016 or a later model, you can easily get the Peacock through the App Store.

Step 1: All you need is to press the “V” button on the center of the Vizio remote.

Step 2: It will show the Smartcast Home Screen, where you will get all the available apps in a row.

Step 3: Scroll down and find the Peacock; mostly, it’s listed below at the end.

Step 4: Once you find the Peacock app, tap on it and then tap Install.

Hurry! The Peacock is on Vizio TV, and you must now put in Peacock account credentials to access endless content.

Note: If you have the latest Vizio smart TV model but still didn’t find the Peacock app, you must update the TV’s firmware. Vizio TV frequently launches new updates on TV to bring new apps to it.

That’s why you probably do not find a Peacock on the TV using outdated firmware.

2- Take Advantage Of Built-in Chromecast And Get Peacock TV

I’m keen to use Chromecast on my Vizio smart TV, and it gives you real freedom to play your desired content with just one tap.

Fortunately, Vizio smart TVs that tuns of SmartCast OS come with built-in Chromecast, and you can use this to watch Peacock on TV.

This feature lets you mirror content from your laptop or mobile phone on the big Vizio TV screen. The plus point is Chromecast allows users to stream content in top-end resolution.

Here are the steps to watch the Peacock through Vizio smart TV Chromecast.

First, turn on the TV.
Open your smartphone and install the Peacock on it.
Log in to the app.
Play the desired TV shows, movies, or any content.
Tap on the cast icon from the top right corner.
A list will pop up; select your Vizio TV model from the list.
And you’re done.

If you’re struggling with any issue, alternatively, you can use the Google Home app to mirror your phone to Vizio smart TV. The below video will explain exactly how to connect your phone to Vizio smart TV through the Google Home app.

Note: Before mirroring your phone to Vizio smart TV through Chromecast, ensure both are connected to the same Wi-fi network.

Related Article: Why Apps Not Working On Vizio TV

3- Stream Peacock On Your Vizio TV Via Airplay

The third option to get the Peacock on Vizio smart TV is to use Airplay features. Again, this feature is only available on Vizio P, M, and E series launched in 2016 and all other later models.

To benefit from the Airplay feature, you need an Apple device; it might be your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Moreover, To stream the Peacock through Airplay, ensure the Apple device runs on iOS version 12.4 and higher.

Before connecting your Vizio smart TV to your iPhone and watching the Peacock, you must enable the Airplay feature on Vizio TV.

Turn on the Vizio smart TV and open the home screen.
From the top menu bar, go the “Extras.”
Scroll down to the Apple Airplay
Now toggle it on.

Once the Airplay is enabled on TV, you will see a cast icon on the top.

Now grab your iPhone.
Scroll down to open the control center.
Here tap on the “screen mirroring” option.
Now select the Vizio smart TV from the list.
And you’re done.

To play the Peacock on your Vizio smart TV, turn off “Portrait orientation mode.”

4- Use Xbox or FireStick

using firestick to get peacock on vizio tv

If you’re still failing to get the Peacock on Vizio smart TV. Then, you can opt for gaming consoles or FireSticks.

Both these devices work very well with the old models of Vizio smart TV and let users stream thousands of on-demand streaming services without any distraction.

Most people love to use FireSticks because they give freedom; you don’t need to worry about TV storage, compatibility, etc.

Similarly, if you’re playing games on Vizio smart TV via Xbox or PlayStation, you can turn such gaming consoles into streaming devices because both support the Peacock.

If your Vizio TV is not working with Firestick you can check this article.

Wrap Up

Being an entertainment lover, I understand Peacock is one of the must-have apps. And Vizio TVs users easily get this app through SmartCast App Store.

If you don’t find the Peacock on Vizio Tv, you can access it through Airplay, Chromecast, or FireSticks.

In a nutshell, there is no barrier to getting the Peacock on Vizio TV. And you can stream your favorite Peacock shows, movies, and serials within no time.

FAQs

Is it possible to get Peacock TV on older Vizio Smart TVs?

If you have a 2016 or later model of Vizio Tv, then Peacock is available on the app store, and you can easily install Peacock from there. Otherwise, you can’t download the Peacock on Vizio TV. But alternatively, you can use FireStick or Roku stick to get the Peacock app.

What should I do if I can’t find the Peacock app on my Vizio Smart TV?

If you can’t find a Peacock and Vizio smart TV, then you should update the TV’s firmware. Because Vizio frequently updates the firmware to bring apps and features to TV.

After updating the firmware, if you’re still unable to get the Peacock, then you can use the Airplay feature or Chromecast to get the app.

Does my Vizio Smart TV support Airplay for streaming Peacock tv?

Yes, Vizio smart TV supports the Airplay feature to stream Peacock. The Airplay is available on the Vizio P/M/E series launched in 2016 and later models. Similarly, all the latest models that run on SmartCast also have an Airplay feature.

Aiden

Hi! I’m Aiden Elliot. I’m a tech nerd and have worked in the tech industry for the last 7 years. Now I have founded JustSmartHues to help you fix tech issues. I hope you will find this blog helpful.