What is Hulu? [Live TV | On Demand]

Hulu is a subscription-based streaming service on which you can watch your favorite on-demand content from TV channels at low prices. It is majorly owned by the Walt Disney Company and by Comcast from NBCUniversal.

Hulu can be accessed with the help of its official Application, Supported device, Subscribed Account Credentials, and Activation Procedure.

Hulu Supported Devices

On its supported devices, the Hulu app can be installed easily from its default App Store. Most of the devices would be streaming devices, Smart TVs, and more. Here is the list of devices that support the Hulu app.

Amazon Fire tablets
Amazon Fire TV (Fire OS 5.0 and later)
Android phones and tablets
Android TV devices
Apple iPhones and iPads
Apple TV (4th generation and later)
Chromecast
Contour 2 and Stream Player Boxes
Echo Show (8, 10, and 15)
LG WebOS smart TVs
Nintendo Switch (R1 and Lite)
Playstation 4 and 5
Roku
Samsung smart TVs
Vizio SmartCast TVs
Web browsers
Xbox
Xfinity Flex and X1 TV Boxes

How to Sign Up / Create an Account on Hulu?

Go to the hulu.com/welcome page on your Phone or PC Web Browser.
Choose the Subscription Plan of your choice.

Type your details like your Email ID, Password, and other personal information.
You can choose the payment gateway.
Provide your Billing Address and complete the payment process.

You can use these credentials to access the Hulu app on its supported devices.

Hulu Subscription Plans and Add-ons

Subscription Plans

Hulu:

Watch thousands of hit shows, movies, and Hulu Originals from the Hulu library at $7.99 per month.

Hulu Student:

Eligible Students can get access to Hulu ad-supported plans at $1.99 per month.

Hulu (No Ads):

Watch Hulu without any ad interruptions and watch shows offline by downloading it for $14.99 per month.

Hulu + Live TV (Live TV Only):

You can watch movies and TV shows from Hulu Streaming Library and watch Live TV at $68.99 per month.

Hulu (With Ads) + Live TV, Disney+ (With Ads), and ESPN+ (With Ads):

At $69.99 per month you can access Hulu, Disney Plus(only on Disney Plus App), and ESPN Plus (on Hulu for limited content and on ESPN Plus app for exclusive content) with ads.

Hulu (No Ads) + Live TV, Disney+ (No Ads), and ESPN+ (With Ads):

Similar to the previous plan but with no ads on Hulu and Disney Plus service. You can access this service for $82.99 per month.

Learn about the channels available in your Hulu + Live Tv subscription from What Channels are on Hulu + Live TV?

Live TV Add-Ons

Entertainment Add-on

With your Hulu + Live TV Subscription you can watch more lifestyle programs with Entertainment Add-on with an additional charge of $7.99 per month. The Channels you can watch include movies, cooking, news, crafting, and reality shows in it. The Entertainment Add-on Channels available for its subscribers are as follows,

Unlimited Screens Add-on

Hulu + Live TV subscribers can stream on two screens at the same time, but more than that is not possible. To watch on more than two screens get the Unlimited Screens Add-on for $9.99 per month. I you are also a subscriber for Premium Add-ons, you are limed to streaming only on five screens (three can be out-of-home screens).

Sports Add-on

Add Sports Add-n with your Live TV plans to watch live streams and on-demand content at $9.99 per month. The Networks you can access with Sports Add-on are as follows,

Espanol Add-on

Watch your favorite Sports, Shows, and news in the Spanish Language with the Espanol add-on with your Live TV Subscription at $4.99 per month. With this add-on, you can watch live and on-demand content from channels like,

Partner Add-ons

With your Hulu base plan, you can add ESPN Plus or Disney Plus services and subscribe to them. This will give you access to ESPN+ on the Hulu app and on its official app, and Disney+ can be accessed on its official app.

ESPN+

You can watch ESPN Plus on Hulu for an additional $9.99 per month. You can activate and watch on the ESPN Plus app with this subscription credential.

Disney+ (With Ads)

Hulu (With Ads) and Hulu (No Ads) subscribers can get Disney Plus (with ads) for $2.00 per month. After subscription, you can watch all of Disney Plus content from the Disney+ app on its supported devices.

Premium Add-ons

SHOWTIME

Showtime Originals Series, Championship Boxing, exclusive Movies, and more can be watched on Hulu for $10.99 per month. Get the Add-on now to watch new episodes, films, fights, and more that are aired on SHOWTIME.

Max (HBO Max)

Watch your favorite HBO Max originals, Movies, and On Demand Season at Hulu with the Max Add-on at $15.99 per month. You can also use this subscription to access the HBO Max app and access its features.

Cinemax

With an extra $9.99 per month with your Hulu subscription, you can stream hit movies, feature films, original series, and more from the Cinemax Add-on. You can watch them all at the Hulu app on its supported devices.

STARZ

Hulu Subscribers can get the STARZ Add-on for $8.99 per month. The provides Hulu app users to gain access to STARZ Originals Shows and a variety of theatrical releases on its supported devices. It also includes live channels like STARZ Encore, STARZ Wesers, STARZ Comedy, and more.

While watching Hulu on your devices, there are some instances where you will come across Error Code P-Dev320. Follow the simple procedures from How to Fix Hulu Error Code P-Dev320? and fix it easily.

Are you getting Error Code 503 on Hulu, then go to How to Fix Hulu Error Code 503? and fix it.

How to Switch Plans, Add/Remove Add-ons on Hulu?

NOTE: The Steps that will be discussed here can be used by subscribers who are billed directly by Hulu.

Visit, Hulu Log In Page on your Phone or PC web browser.
Go to the Your Subsription section.
Now tap on the Manage Plan option to see your current plan. (it will be highlighted in green)
Tap on the Manage Add-ons option and get to know your current Add-on. (tick mark next to your active Add-on)
Select the Plus icon (+) to add any Add-on
Toggle the tick icon (✓) to the cross icon (x) to remove the addon.
Tap on Review Changes to confirm your selection.

How to Activate and Manage Hulu Devices?

After Subscribing to Hulu, you can use its services on multiple devices by activating it on them. Sometimes using Hulu on many devices can cause errors. There is also a limit on how many devices you can use to watch Hulu. Follow the simple procedures given here to Activate Hulu on its supported devices and to manage those devices.

How to Activate Hulu?

NOTE: On Smartphones, Tablets, and Web Browsers, you can just enter your User ID and Password to access Hulu.

Launch the Hulu App on its Supported Devices.
From the Home page, select the login option.
Select the Activate on a computer option and get the Activation Code on your device’s screen.
Go to hulu.com/activate site on your web browser.

Enter the Activation Code here and follow the on-page instructions.

How to Manage / Remove Devices on Hulu?

Get into your Hulu Account on any of your device’s Web Browser.
On the Your Account option select the Watch Hulu on Your Devices option.
Choose the Manage Devies option. (you can see all the devices on which you have your Hulu Account Signed In)

Remove Devices on Hulu

Go to the Manage Devices section on the Hulu official site.
Find the device you want to stop accessing or Log Out of your Hulu account.

Select the Remove option next to that device.

Log Out of Hulu on All Devices

Sign In to your Hulu Account on a Web Browser.
Select Your Account option and choose the Privacy and Settings option.
Tap on the Protect your Account option.
Now select the Log Out of All Computers option from the pop-up screen.

You will get Logged Out of all devices except the device on which you are using now.

Wanna know what are the best shows you can watch on Hulu? Check out What Are the Best Shows on Hulu? and happy streaming.

Features of Hulu

Subscribe to Hulu and personalize your streaming experience with the amazing features offered by Hulu.

Create different profiles for everyone in your family. 1 account can give access to 6 profiles.
You can watch any channel on two different screens at the same time without any issues. (get unlimited screen add-on to watch on 5 different screens at the same time)
Add all your favorite TV shows, Movies, and more to your personal section “My Stuff”. (press the Plus icon to add anything to the My Stuff section)
Get the perfect binge-watch experience by enabling the Autoplay feature.
All videos are available at 1080p 60fps and selected videos can be watched in 4k.
The Sound quality of Hulu is in 2.0 stereo and 5.1 surround sound.
Live TV subscribers can use the Cloud DVR feature to save their favorite shows and watch them later at any time.
Hulu gives you a Live Guide that helps you track the broadcast schedule of your favorite channel.
You can also download Hulu Originals, TV shows, and Movies on your device and watch them offline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hulu offer a Free Trial?

First-time Hulu Subscribers use the “Try up to one month free” free trial offer to use all of Hulu’s features and watch your favorite shows without any ads. You will be billed after the free trial ends, try to cancel billing to avoid loss of money.

Am I billed Automatically for Hulu Subscription?

Yes, once the billing period ends your subscription will be automatically renewed. To stop Automatic billing in Hulu, you need to cancel your subscription before the billing period ends.