The NBC App

The app puts current NBC programming on a phone or tablet. New NBC series appear the day after they air, so a missed episode of a primetime show does not need a recording. Live streaming of NBC is available in most markets nationwide, and it works by linking a TV service provider account.

Live news, local or national, is part of the same feed. The store text also says you can stream from anywhere, though use is limited to the United States and its territories.

Some shows are free without sign-in tied to a provider. The listed examples include America's Got Talent, American Ninja Warrior, Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago P.D. and The Blacklist. Throwback series such as Emerald City and The Event are also named as free.

Sports coverage includes NASCAR, The Open and Premier League, plus NFL games live. Episodes can be cast from a mobile device to a TV with Chromecast. Closed captioning is available by tapping the CC icon in the player controls.

Several features depend on a TV provider account. Live TV, and episodes and clips of selected series, may require sign-in with a participating provider. An NBCUniversal Profile lets you favorite and save shows and continue watching across devices.

The app needs Android 7.0 or newer and carries a Teen content rating. It contains ads, and data charges may apply on mobile networks. It also includes Nielsen measurement software that lets you contribute to market research.

The app is published by NBCUniversal Media, LLC. It has no in-app purchases, but it does show ads and includes the Nielsen measurement software. Read the privacy information on its Play Store listing before you sign in with your NBCUniversal Profile or TV provider.