Are you watching your favorite show on Peacock TV and suddenly realize it’s not displaying in full screen? You’re not alone. Many users encounter this issue while streaming Peacock on various devices. Whether you’re on a smart TV, browser, or mobile app, having your screen display incorrectly can be frustrating. Fortunately, there are several quick fixes that can solve this problem. In this article, we’ll walk you through the most effective methods to restore full-screen viewing on Peacock TV.

1. Check the Full Screen Toggle

Let’s start with the simplest solution. Peacock TV has a built-in full screen toggle that might have been disabled accidentally.

• On a web browser: Move your mouse to the video player and look for the full screen icon in the lower-right corner. It looks like a small set of four corners. Click it to enter full screen mode.
• On a mobile app: Tap on the video once. The full screen icon should appear. Tap it to switch modes.
• On smart TVs or streaming devices (like Roku or Firestick): Use your remote to highlight the full screen icon and select it.

If that doesn’t resolve the problem, move on to the next steps.

2. Adjust Your Browser Zoom Level

Sometimes browsers don’t play well with video players. If the zoom level is off, it can crop or scale the video oddly, making it appear not to fill your screen properly.

Try these steps:

• Press Ctrl + 0 (or Cmd + 0 on a Mac) to reset the zoom level to default.
• You can also go to your browser’s menu and manually adjust the zoom level.

This simple step can often re-align the screen properly.

3. Clear Cache and Cookies

Corrupted or outdated browser data might interfere with Peacock’s display settings. Clearing your browser’s cache and cookies can often fix unexpected behavior.

Here’s how to do it:

• Open your browser settings.
• Look for the section labeled Privacy and Security.
• Click on Clear Browsing Data and ensure both cache and cookies are selected.
• Restart your browser and try to watch a video on Peacock again.

4. Check Display Settings on Smart TV or External Monitor

If you’re watching Peacock TV through a smart TV or HDMI-connected device, your display settings could be contributing to the issue.

Try adjusting your display settings:

• Make sure your screen resolution is set to HD or higher (1080p or 4K).
• Disable any zoom or overscan settings on your TV.
• Ensure the TV aspect ratio is set to 16:9, not 4:3 or “Auto.”

Improper display settings are a common cause of black bars or cropped video feeds.

5. Restart the App or Device

A good old-fashioned restart never hurt anyone. If the issue persists, try restarting the Peacock TV app and your device.

• Close the Peacock app completely (not just minimizing it).
• Power off your device — whether it’s a smart TV, computer, or smartphone.
• Wait at least 30 seconds before turning it back on.

Once rebooted, relaunch Peacock and check if full screen is restored.

6. Update the Peacock App or Web Browser

Outdated software can sometimes be the culprit. Make sure you’re running the latest version of the Peacock app or your web browser.

• For mobile devices or smart TVs, go to the app store and check for updates.
• For browsers, go to Settings > About and allow the browser to auto-update.

Updating can resolve compatibility issues that affect video playback.

7. Switch to a Different Browser or Device

If none of the above works, try accessing Peacock TV using a different browser or device. This helps rule out whether the issue is with Peacock itself or your current setup.

Supported browsers for Peacock include:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

If it works fine on another device, the issue likely lies with your primary setup’s settings.

Final Thoughts

Watching your favorite content in full screen dramatically improves your streaming experience, and when things don’t look right, it can be annoying. Thankfully, most Peacock TV full-screen issues can be resolved with a few simple tweaks. Whether it’s using the full screen toggle, adjusting your browser or display settings, or restarting your device, you have multiple avenues to fix the problem.

If nothing works, you can always reach out to Peacock’s support team for more tailored help. Happy streaming!