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The streaming landscape just got a little more interesting. A few days ago, Apple TV and Peacock revealed a new bundle: two popular services for one discounted price. And as of today (October 20), it’s live in the U.S. The deal brings together Apple’s acclaimed originals and Peacock’s blockbuster movies, live sports and TV franchises under a single monthly subscription. You can get the premium plan for $14.99 a month or the Premium Plus (without ads) for $19.99 a month. It’s a bit confusing, to say the least, but I’ll break it down. To access the full libraries for each service, you’ll need to use both apps: Apple TV for Apple originals and Peacock for Peacock content. Each app also offers the first three episodes of select shows from the other service for free, making it easy to sample content even if you don’t subscribe to the bundle. Separately, Apple TV’s standalone monthly plan is $12.99 and Peacock Premium is $10.99, so adding them up would be $24 a month. That means you can save up to 37% by subscribing to the lower-priced bundle. As mentioned before, if you subscribe to the Apple TV and Peacock bundle, you do get full access to both services — Apple Originals in the Apple TV app and Peacock content in the Peacock app. The sampler episodes are simply a way for users who don’t have the bundle to try a few shows from the other service before subscribing. For example: Peacock subscribers will be able to watch up to three episodes of certain Apple TV originals (like “Slow Horses” and “Foundation”) and Apple TV app users will get up to three episodes of select Peacock shows (such as “Twisted Metal” and “Bel‑Air”). So while you won’t get a fully merged library in a single app, the bundle gives you complete access to both services in their respective apps. The deal seems to be positioning the two services as adjacent streaming platforms, rather than fully merging the two streaming libraries. How to claim this streaming bundle now To claim the Apple TV and Peacock streaming bundle, start by visiting the official bundle page on Peacock’s website and choosing your plan. You can go with the Premium plan for $14.99 a month or Premium Plus (ad-free) for $19.99. Log in with your existing Apple and Peacock accounts, or create new ones if needed. After subscribing, you’ll receive an activation link via email. Follow the instructions to link your accounts, and you’re ready to start streaming. If you’re an Apple One Family or Premier subscriber, you can even add Peacock Premium Plus at a 35% discount. This is one of the first benefits of Apple’s all-in-one subscription bundles. Apple TV and Peacock’s bundle is a smart pick for viewers who want the best of both worlds without juggling multiple subscriptions. In our review, we gave Apple TV 3.5 stars and Peacock 4 — both solid services, though recent price hikes make subscribing to them separately a bit steep. With the bundle, you get access to Apple’s acclaimed originals in the Apple TV app alongside Peacock’s extensive library of movies, shows, and live sports in the Peacock app, all at a noticeably lower cost. It’s a convenient way to enjoy quality streaming and save money without compromising variety or choice, while still giving you full access to each service’s content in its respective app.
