In 2007, NBC Universal and Fox partnered to create the Hulu streaming platform. In 2019, Disney bought a majority stake in Hulu, taking full control of the platform. Hulu is known for delivering the latest episodes of TV shows the next day. That is, if an episode airs on Monday, you’ll see the same episode on Hulu on Tuesday. So if you want to watch TV shows right after they air, Hulu is the best choice. Hulu offers a ton of premium content, including Grey’s Anatomy, Constantine, Bones, The Simpsons, Dr. Chance, Harlots, Game of Thrones, etc.
As the advantage of Hulu is that it provides excellent TV works, users tend to watch Hulu on TV including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, etc. But how? Here we are going to tell you how to play Hulu on Smart TV and Non-Smart TVs.
Method 1: Watch Hulu on Smart TV through Internal App
Hulu is supported on a wide range of smart TVs, streaming devices, and gaming consoles. Here are some popular TV brands that are generally compatible with the Hulu app:
- Samsung Smart TVs
- LG Smart TVs
- Sony Smart TVs
- Vizio Smart TVs
- TCL Smart TVs
- Hisense Smart TVs
- Panasonic Smart TVs
- Philips Smart TVs
- Sharp Smart TVs
You can easily install Hulu on your TV and watch your favorite content. Here we take Samsung TV as an example to show you how to do so.
📺️ Watch Hulu on Samsung smart TVs
To watch Hulu on Samsung smart TVs, you need to verify if the Hulu application has been installed first. While certain Samsung TVs are equipped with pre-installed Hulu, others may require downloading from the app store. To check if Hulu is already on your TV, you can press the home button on your remote and choose “Apps.” If the Hulu icon is visible, simply select and launch it.
Step 1: Press the “Home” button on your Samsung TV remote to access the Smart Hub.
Step 2: Using the arrow keys on your remote, navigate to the “Apps” section within the Smart Hub.
Step 3: In the Apps section, search for the Hulu app by scrolling through the available apps or using the search function. Select the Hulu app from the list and press the “Enter” or “OK” button on your remote. Then, choose the option to install the app on your Samsung Smart TV.
Step 4: After the installation is complete, go back to the Smart Hub and locate the Hulu app. Select it and press the “Enter” or “OK” button to launch the app.
Step 5: Then you will be brought to the login page. You can enter your Hulu account info on the TV screen or activate it on a computer by visiting hulu.com/activate.
Step 6: If you want to activate it by using a web broswer, all you need to do is access hulu.com/activate and enter code displayed on TV.
In addition to smart TVs, you can also access Hulu on streaming devices such as Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, and gaming consoles like Xbox and PlayStation.
📺️ Watch Hulu on Apple TV (4th generation and later)
You can get Hulu app on the Apple TV (4th generation) and Apple TV 4K. Here are the steps:
Step 1: Open Apple TV, go to the App Store and search for the Hulu app.
Step 2: Download and install the Hulu app on your Apple TV.
Step 3: Launch the Hulu app and log in with your Hulu account. Browse through the available content and select the show or movie you want to watch.
📺️ Get Hulu on Roku
Hulu supports a range of Roku devices, including:
- Roku 2 (4210X)
- Roku 3
- Roku Streaming Stick (3600X, 3800X), Stick+, 4K, 4K+
- Roku Express, Express+, 4K, 4K+
- Roku Premiere, Premiere+
- Roku Ultra, Ultra LT
- Roku Smart Speaker
- Roku TV, 2K, 4K, 8K
Step 1: Connect your Roku device to your TV and ensure it is properly set up. From the Roku home screen, navigate to the Roku Channel Store using the remote control.
Step 2: Search for “Hulu” and select the Hulu channel from the search results or channel list.
Step 3: On the Hulu channel page, click “Add Channel” to install it on your Roku device.
Step 4: Now go back the home screen and launch Hulu. Select Log In and click OK.
Step 5: If you want to log into your Hulu directly, just highlight Log In on This Device, click OK and enter your account info. Alternatively, click Activate on a Computer to get the TV activate code, then use your computer, phone, or tablet to access hulu.com/activate and add Roku to your Hulu account.
Method 2: Cast Hulu to TV from iOS, Android Phone and PC
Apart from the Hulu app, you can also use the screen casting option to view the screen of your Android, iOS phone, or computer on TV. Chromecast, airplay, and HDMI are three popular casting options. Here we will show you how to use them.
📺️ Chromecast Hulu from Phone to TV
Step 1: Begin by connecting your Chromecast device to the HDMI port on your TV. Ensure it is properly connected and then plug it into a power source using the provided power adapter.
Step 2: Download and install the Google Home app on your phone or tablet from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Step 3: Launch the Google Home app and sign in using your Google account. Locate the “+” icon located at the top left corner of the app to add a new device. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Chromecast device, including connecting it to your Wi-Fi network and assigning it a name.
Step 4: Open the Hulu app on your phone and find the content you want to watch and start playing it within the Hulu app.
Step 5: Look for the Cast icon and tap it, and select your Chromecast device from the list of available devices.
📺️ Connect Hulu to TV using Airplay
Step 1: Make sure your Apple device (iPhone, iPad, or Mac) and your Apple TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Step 2: Open the Hulu app on iPhone or iPad, log in to your account and start playing some videos.
Step 3: Tap the AirPlay icon, and select your Apple TV from the list of available AirPlay devices.
📺️ Watch Hulu on Your TV With HDMI Cable
Step 1: Make sure your computer has an HDMI output port, and that your TV has an HDMI input port. Then connect your PC or laptop to your TV using an HDMI cable.
Step 2: Turn on your TV and set it to the appropriate HDMI input source. You will now see the PC screen on TV.
Step 3: On your computer, open a web browser, go to the Hulu website and watch the movie or show you want.