5 Easy Steps to Remove Continue Watching on Peacock

Are you tired of the endless stream of suggested content cluttering up your Peacock home screen? If so, you’re not alone. The “Continue Watching” row can quickly become overwhelming, making it difficult to find the shows and movies you actually want to watch. Fortunately, there is a way to disable this feature and regain control of your viewing experience.

First, let’s take a closer look at the “Continue Watching” row. This feature is designed to help you pick up where you left off on your favorite shows and movies. However, it can also be a source of frustration for users who don’t want to be constantly reminded of what they’re not watching. If you find yourself in this camp, there are a few steps you can take to remove the “Continue Watching” row from your Peacock home screen.

Luckily, the process is quick and easy. Simply hover over the “Continue Watching” row and click the “Edit” button that appears on the right side. From there, you can deselect any shows or movies that you don’t want to see anymore. Once you’re finished, click the “Save” button and the “Continue Watching” row will disappear from your home screen.

Disable “Continue Watching” with Profile Settings

To permanently disable the “Continue Watching” feature, follow these steps via your profile settings:

1. Open the Peacock app on your device and log in to your account.

2. Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner of the screen.

3. Select “Profile Settings” from the menu.

4. Scroll down to the “Autoplay” section and uncheck the box next to “Continue Watching on My Devices.”

5. Click “Save” to confirm your changes.

Once you have disabled the “Continue Watching” feature, the app will no longer automatically play the next episode of a show or movie that you are currently watching. You will need to manually select the next episode or movie that you want to watch.

Disable "Continue Watching" from the Main Menu

To disable the “Continue Watching” section on the Peacock main menu:

1. Launch the Peacock app and sign in.
2. Click on your profile icon in the top right corner.
3. Select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
4. Scroll down to the “Personalization” section.
5. Toggle the “Show Continue Watching” option to the Off position.

Remove Continue Watching Recommendations

Method 1: Use the “Clear History” Option

You can remove all of your Continue Watching recommendations by clearing your history:

1. Launch the Peacock app and sign in.
2. Click on your profile icon in the top right corner.
3. Select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
4. Scroll down to the “Privacy” section.
5. Click on “Clear History”.

Method 2: Delete Individual Recommendations

If you only want to remove specific Continue Watching recommendations, you can do so by following these steps:

1. Hover over the Continue Watching recommendation you want to remove.
2. Click on the three dots (…) in the bottom right corner.
3. Select “Remove from Continue Watching”.

Hide Specific Shows from “Continue Watching”

Peacock’s “Continue Watching” row can become cluttered with shows you’re no longer interested in or have finished watching. Fortunately, you can easily hide specific shows to declutter your viewing experience.

Remove Shows Using Mobile App

1. Open the Peacock app on your mobile device.
2. Navigate to the “Continue Watching” row.
3. Find the show you want to hide and tap on the three dots (…) to the right of the title.
4. Select “Hide Show” from the menu that appears.

Remove Shows Using Website

1. Visit the Peacock website (www.peacocktv.com) and sign in to your account.
2. Hover over the “Continue Watching” section in the top menu.
3. Click on the three dots (…) to the right of the show you want to hide.
4. Select “Remove from Continue Watching” from the menu that appears.

Note: Hidden shows are still accessible through the search function or by browsing through the app’s categories.

Using the HTML Table to Remove Shows

Use a Privacy Browser Setting

Modern browsers offer robust privacy features that can be leveraged to disable the “Continue Watching” feature on Peacock. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to employ this method:

1. Open your preferred browser: Launch the web browser on your computer or mobile device.
2. Navigate to Peacock: Go to the Peacock website or open the Peacock app.
3. Activate Privacy Mode: Depending on the browser you are using, you can typically access privacy mode by clicking on the “Settings” icon and selecting “Privacy Mode” or “Incognito Mode.” Alternative methods include pressing “Ctrl + Shift + N” on Windows or “Command + Shift + N” on Mac.
4. Disable Web Storage: While in privacy mode, browsers often provide the option to disable web storage. This will prevent Peacock from storing the “Continue Watching” data. To disable web storage, follow these steps:
   Chrome: Go to “Settings” > “Privacy and Security” > “Cookies and other site data” > toggle off “Store data locally.”
   Firefox: Go to “Options” > “Privacy & Security” > “Enhanced Tracking Protection” > select “Custom” > uncheck “Website Data.”
   Safari: Go to “Preferences” > “Privacy” > uncheck “Prevent Cross-Site Tracking” and “Block all Cookies.”

Delete Peacock Viewing History

Clear Individual Viewing History Items

To remove a single show or movie from your Continue Watching list, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Peacock account.
2. Click on the Continue Watching tab in the left-hand menu.
3. Hover over the item you want to remove and click on the three dots that appear.
4. Select “Remove from Continue Watching.”

Clear All Viewing History

Disable Continue Watching

If you want to prevent Peacock from tracking your viewing history, you can disable the Continue Watching feature. Here’s how:

1. Log in to your Peacock account.
2. Click on the Settings gear icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
3. Select “Privacy and Settings.
4. Under “Continue Watching,” toggle the switch to the Off position.

Manage Continue Watching on Specific Devices

You can also manage your Continue Watching list on specific devices. Here’s how:

If you’re using a Roku device:

1. Press the Home button on your Roku remote.
2. Navigate to the Settings tab.
3. Select “Privacy.”
4. Select “Viewing History.”
5. Toggle the switch to the Off position.

If you’re using an Amazon Fire TV device:

1. Press the Home button on your Fire TV remote.
2. Navigate to the Settings tab.
3. Select “Preferences.”
4. Select “Privacy Settings.”
5. Toggle the switch to the Off position.

If you’re using a mobile device:

1. Open the Peacock app on your mobile device.
2. Tap on the More tab in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
3. Tap on “Settings.”
4. Tap on “Privacy.”
5. Toggle the switch to the Off position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Close the Peacock App Completely

Force Quit the App on iOS Devices

1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the App Switcher.
2. Locate the Peacock app preview and swipe it up to force quit it.

Close the App on Android Devices

1. Open the Settings app on your Android device.
2. Select “Apps” or “Application Manager.”
3. Find the Peacock app in the list of installed apps.
4. Tap on the app and select “Force Stop.”

Close the App on Smart TVs and Streaming Devices

The steps to force quit the Peacock app on Smart TVs and streaming devices may vary depending on the specific device. Refer to the device’s documentation or online support resources for detailed instructions.

On Apple TV

1. Double-click the Home button on your Apple TV remote.
2. Highlight the Peacock app icon and press the Play/Pause button.
3. Select “Quit” from the pop-up menu.

On Roku Devices

1. Press the Home button on your Roku remote.
2. Navigate to the Peacock app icon and press the * button.
3. Select “Quit Channel” from the pop-up menu.

On Amazon Fire TV

1. Navigate to the Peacock app icon on your Fire TV home screen.
2. Press and hold the Select button (circular button in the center of the remote) until a context menu appears.
3. Select “Force Close” from the menu.

Additional Notes

If you are still experiencing issues with the “Continue Watching” feature after following these steps, you may need to clear the Peacock app’s cache and data. The steps to do this will vary depending on the specific device you are using.

Adjust App Notifications

To turn off the “Continue Watching” notifications on Peacock, follow these steps:

1. Launch the Peacock app on your device.
2. Tap on the Profile icon in the bottom-right corner.
3. Select Settings.
4. Scroll down to the Notifications section.
5. Under Push Notifications, toggle off the switch next to Continue Watching.
6. Optionally, you can also toggle off the switches for other notification types, such as New Releases or Recommendations.
7. Confirm your changes by tapping on the Back button.

By disabling the “Continue Watching” notifications, you will no longer receive alerts when new episodes or movies are added to your watchlist.

Turn Off “Autoplay Previews”

To disable “Autoplay Previews”: Navigate to the “My Profile” or “My Account” page and select “Settings”. Under the “Playback” section, uncheck the “Autoplay Previews” box.

8. Create a Watchlist

To create a watchlist:
– Click the “Save to Watchlist” or “+ Watchlist” button on any show or movie.
– To access your watchlist, click on the “Watchlist” tab in the navigation bar.
– You can manage your watchlist by adding, removing, or organizing the shows and movies you want to watch.

Using a watchlist can help you keep track of what you want to watch and avoid the “Continue Watching” row by clearing the list once you have finished watching everything in it.

Additionally, Peacock allows you to create multiple watchlists, such as one for movies, one for TV shows, and one for special interests.

Contact Peacock Support

If none of the methods above work for you, you may have to contact Peacock Support directly. Here’s how:

1. Go to the Peacock Help Center webpage.
2. Click the “Contact Us” button.
3. You will be presented with several contact options, including phone, chat, and email.
4. Choose the option that best suits your needs and follow the instructions.

Submit a Help Request

You can submit a help request to Peacock Support by following these steps:

1. Go to the Peacock Help Center webpage.
2. Click the “Contact Us” button.
3. Select “Email Us” or “Chat with Us” from the options provided.
4. Provide your contact information and a brief description of your issue.
5. Click the “Send” button.

Call Peacock Support

You can call Peacock Support at 1-844-620-7191. Their phone support hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM ET and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET.

Chat with Peacock Support

You can chat with Peacock Support by following these steps:

1. Go to the Peacock Help Center webpage.
2. Click the “Contact Us” button.
3. Select “Chat with Us” from the options provided.
4. Enter your name, email address, and a brief description of your issue.
5. Click the “Start Chat” button.

Additional Contact Information

Uninstall and Reinstall the Peacock App

If you’re still having trouble removing the Continue Watching row, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the Peacock app. Here’s how:

1. Open your device’s Settings app.
2. Tap Apps & notifications.
3. Find and tap Peacock.
4. Tap Uninstall.
5. Confirm that you want to uninstall the app.
6. Once the app is uninstalled, go to the app store and download it again.
7. Log in to your Peacock account.
8. The Continue Watching row should now be gone.

If you’re still having trouble removing the Continue Watching row, you can contact Peacock customer support for help.

Additional Tips

• If you’re using a web browser, you can try clearing your browser’s cache and cookies.
• You can also try using a different web browser or device.
• If you’re using a smart TV, you can try restarting your TV.

How to Remove Continue Watching On Peacock

The “Continue Watching” row on Peacock can be a great way to keep track of the shows and movies you’re currently watching. However, if you’re not interested in seeing this row, you can easily remove it.

To remove the “Continue Watching” row on Peacock:

1. Open the Peacock app on your device.
2. Tap the “Settings” icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
3. Scroll down to the “General” section and tap on “Continue Watching.”
4. Toggle the “Show Continue Watching” switch to the “Off” position.

The “Continue Watching” row will now be removed from the Peacock app.

People Also Ask About How to Remove Continue Watching On Peacock

How do I hide shows from Continue Watching on Peacock?

To hide shows from Continue Watching on Peacock, follow these steps:

1. Open the Peacock app on your device.
2. Tap on the “Continue Watching” row.
3. Find the show you want to hide and tap on the three dots next to it.
4. Select “Hide from Continue Watching.”

How do I remove recently watched from Continue Watching on Peacock?

To remove recently watched items from Continue Watching on Peacock, follow these steps:

1. Open the Peacock app on your device.
2. Tap on the “Continue Watching” row.
3. Find the item you want to remove and tap on the three dots next to it.
4. Select “Remove from Continue Watching.”