How to Watch Milano Cortina 2026 on Smart TV (Samsung, LG, Vizio)

Quick answer

To watch the 2026 Olympics on Smart TV (Samsung, LG, Vizio), install the Peacock app from your device's app store, sign in with Peacock Premium, and navigate to Sports > Olympics for live streams and replays.

Apps available

Peacock

Open your TV's app store and search for 'Peacock'

NBC

Search for 'NBC' in your TV's app store

YouTube TV

Search for 'YouTube TV' in your TV's app store

Step-by-step setup

  1. Navigate to your smart TV's built-in app store (Samsung: Apps, LG: LG Content Store, Vizio: SmartCast).
  2. Search for 'Peacock' and install the app.
  3. Open Peacock and follow the sign-in instructions (most TVs support a web activation code for easier login).
  4. Navigate to the Olympics section to start watching.

Troubleshooting

Peacock not in your TV's app store: Peacock supports Samsung TVs (2017+), LG TVs (2018+), and Vizio SmartCast TVs (2016+). Older models may need an external streaming device.

Picture quality is poor: check Settings > Picture > Resolution and ensure it is set to the highest available. Also check your internet speed (10 Mbps+ recommended for HD).

App freezes: unplug your TV for 30 seconds, then plug it back in. This clears the memory and often fixes app issues.

Watch on these platforms

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Your smart TV probably already has everything you need — the trick is knowing which app to open and whether your TV model is actually supported. Peacock’s app availability varies by brand and model year, so let’s sort that out.

Supported Smart TV Brands

  • Samsung: Tizen-based TVs from 2017 and later. Open the Samsung App Store, search “Peacock,” install.
  • LG: webOS TVs from 2018 and later. Go to the LG Content Store, search “Peacock.”
  • Vizio: SmartCast TVs from 2016 and later. Peacock is available through the SmartCast app row or through AirPlay/Chromecast.
  • Sony / Hisense / TCL (Android TV / Google TV): Open the Google Play Store on your TV, search “Peacock.”

If your TV is older than 2017, Peacock may not have a native app. In that case, plug in a Roku stick, Fire TV Stick, or Chromecast — all cost under $40 and solve the problem instantly.

Setup

  1. Find and install the Peacock app from your TV’s app store
  2. Open the app and select Sign In
  3. You’ll see an activation code — go to peacocktv.com/activate on your phone or computer and enter it
  4. Once activated, navigate to Sports > Olympics

NBC and USA Network Apps

Most smart TVs also support the NBC app and NBC Sports app for cable-authenticated streams. Availability varies — Samsung and LG tend to have the broadest app support.

Performance Tips

  • Close other apps. Smart TVs have limited memory. Running Netflix, Hulu, and Peacock simultaneously causes sluggish performance.
  • Use Ethernet if possible. Smart TV Wi-Fi chips are often weaker than dedicated streaming devices. A wired connection eliminates most buffering.
  • Restart before the Games. Power cycle your TV (unplug for 30 seconds) a day or two before February 6 to clear cached data and apply any pending system updates.