Peacock TV is a new app available for Android TV that is a mix of live TV and on-demand content. It is a free app that provides content from the following networks: Fox, NBC, HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, and Starz.
The app is easy to use and set up. It is simple to browse the live TV and on-demand content. There is a large selection of movies and TV shows to browse and play. The app has a good mix of content. I was able to find content that was new and old and from the major networks. The app has a section to create lists of your favorite shows and provides a good mix of live TV and on-demand content.
Features
With Peacock TV, you can:
1) Watch Live TV with the channels you like.
2) Record your favorite movies and TV shows and watch them later.
3) Enjoy movies and shows on the go with the Peacock TV app.
4) Use Peacock TV with your TiVo DVR and watch your favorite shows and movies anywhere on your smartphone, tablet or PC.
5) Use your Peacock TV App to watch your recorded content on all your devices.
Design
Peacock TV is designed mostly in black and orange colors, consistent with the brand. The program has a very fresh and modern look. In the design of the interface, the developers used the principle of «less is more», so the main value of the brand is highlighted.
When browsing the list of programs, users can see the name of the program, the duration of the program, the genre of the selected show, and the picture of the program.
Usability
Peacock TV app is an application that allows its users to watch TV shows and Movies. It is a good example of how a TV application should not be designed.
Peacock TV has been developed for both Android and iOS platforms. It is an application that has been designed to look like a native application, which is a good thing. However, it suffers from poor usability because sometimes it can be really hard to find the show you need.
Conclusion
Peacock TV is a service that is quite similar to that of Netflix and Hulu. It is a video-on-demand service that helps you watch the content you like.
Pros
- Very smooth operation on any device
- Nicely organized and easy to find any movie, TV show or music video
- Wide range of categories and subcategories
- It has a feature called "Intelligent Recommendation" which helps to find similar content to what user is watching
Cons
- The app is free for a time period and then you must pay to keep using it
- You can't download the content
