Launched commercially in 2020 as a streaming hub for NBCUniversal content, Peacock was a relatively late market entrant compared to established platforms like Netflix or Hulu. However, thanks to aggressive pricing promotions and a massive catalog of classic shows and movies, Peacock has grown subscribers rapidly.
But over time you may wish to evaluate whether Peacock still deserves your monthly subscription fee or could free budget for alternative streaming services. This guide will illustrate how to cancel Peacock Premium across devices through Account Settings along with steps to downgrade or pause service.
Overview of Peacock Premium Subscription Plans
First, a quick refresher on what users gain from Peacock‘s pricing tiers:
| Plan | Price/month | Ads | Resolution | Offline Access | Concurrent Streams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Yes | SD | No | 3 devices |
| Premium | $4.99 | Yes | HD | No | 3 devices |
| Premium Plus (No Ads) | $9.99 | No | 4K & HD | Yes | 3 devices |
The Premium plan unlocks Peacock‘s full content catalog of shows, movies, WWE, news, sports, and skit programs. By the end of 2022, this included nearly 80,000 hours of available programming spanning NBC classics like The Office to new Peacock Originals such as Vampire Academy.
Premium Plus builds on this by allowing downloading for offline access and 4K HDR streaming where supported. Plus obviously removes ads that average about 5 minutes per hour on lower tiers.
Below we summarize how to cancel subscriptions on this popular Peacock Premium plan across devices and browsers.
Step 1: Sign Into Your Peacock Account
Navigate in web browser or Peacock mobile app to account sign in page:
Enter your account email and password then click Sign In.
Note: If accessing via Roku or smart TV, use mobile device to follow steps instead
Step 2: Go To Account Settings
From the Peacock homepage, choose the Account icon (gears or initials avatar):
Then select Account to access full account management portal:
This grants ability to modify existing subscription plan details.
Step 3: Navigate To Plans & Payments Page
From Account page, choose Plans & Payments tab:
Here you can view Peacock Premium subscription details:
- Current subscription price
- Next billing/payment date
- Number of profiles on account
- Originally signed up and billed through platform
Understanding original payment source is key for cancellation steps.
Step 4: Locate and Select Cancellation Route
On Plans page, locate correct Cancel Subscription or Manage Subscription link specific to original sign-up source.
For instance, if subscribed:
- Directly via Peacock using credit card > Cancel Subscription
- Through Roku device > Manage Subscription
- Via in-app purchase on iPhone > Manage via Apple ID
Selection will reroute through proper cancellation flow for payment method used.
Step 5: Confirm Cancellation Requests
Following any account verification checks, expressly confirm cancellation requests by:
- Checking boxes to proceed
- Reading cancellation policies
- Inputting passwords or steps if account shared with family
You may also receive emails confirming cancellation from both Peacock and original third-party processing source.
Alternative Cancellation Routes
If originally subscribed to Peacock Premium outside direct website, use following alternative cancellation pathways:
Via Roku Account:
- Access Peacock channel and press * button on remote for Account options
- Select Manage Subscription > Cancel Subscription > Confirm cancellation
Through iTunes or Apple TV:
- On iPhone/iPad > Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions > Peacock > Cancel
- On Mac/PC > iTunes > Account > View My Account > Subscriptions > Peacock > Cancel
Via Google Play on Android:
- Open Play Store > Menu > Subscriptions > Peacock > Cancel
Regardless of original subscription source, share same process of accessing your unique account then locating correct cancellation route.
Compare Peacock Plans Before Cancelling
Weigh Pros and Cons of free and paid tiers:
Key Things To Consider:
- Cost savings from dropping to free content-limited tier
- Losing access to exclusive Peacock Originals unavailable elsewhere
- Dollar value compared to hours watched monthly
- Observation of ads influencing enjoyment on lower tiers
Also contrast features and programming against competitors like Netflix, Hulu, or Paramount+ before committing long-term.
Additional Peacock Account Management Options
Don‘t wish to fully cancel Premium access yet? Consider these interim account controls:
Pause Subscription Temporarily
- From Plans tab, locate and select Pause Subscription
- This stops recurring billing charges while retaining account access until term expires
Downgrade to Free Tier
- When cancelling, choose Switch to Free plan vs. account closure
- Retain profile details like watch history and favorites
Shift Next Billing Date
- Help align costs better to pay periods by choosing Change Billing Date
- Then select new recurring payment date from calendar
Delete Peacock Account Entirely
Want to permanently close account and erase data?
- First cancel subscription via steps above
- Then visit NBC Universal‘s Privacy portal and submit account deletion request
- This wipes personal info, watch history, and all account details according to their internal policies
Restarting Peacock Subscription
Find yourself missing favorite shows or original programming only on Peacock? Reactivating cancelled access is quick through:
- Peacock homepage > Join Peacock > Restart Premium for previous tier
Upon resubscribing, your account data like watch history and show favorites will sync right back allowing you to easily resume streaming where you left off!
I hope this guide gave you confidence on exactly how to cancel your Peacock Premium or Premium Plus subscription across potential signup sources.
Reach out with any other questions on optimizing streaming costs and finding the right cordcutting platforms for your entertainment needs!
