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Being on quarantine for months at home during the pandemic is quite stressful. To help yourself stay sane, you must have great entertainment. Watching movies can be your short escape to kill your tiredness or boredom, especially because of the “endless” tasks. You’d probably have Netflix already, but if you want to have an alternative, we recommend you Hulu. Also, we’ll show you how to download Hulu on Fire TV Stick/Smart TV/Android/iOS and other devices.
What is Hulu?
Generally, Hulu is similar to Netflix. It’s a platform where you can watch thousands of shows and movies. In Hulu, you can watch HBO Max, Cinemax, TV series, Live News, Live Sports, Live TV, TV Shows, and many more. It’s one complete package for your entertainment source.
But to enjoy the movie streaming service, you must purchase starting at $5.99/month. What will you get with that plan? You will be able to access the Streaming Library of 80,000+ TV episodes and movies, new episodes the day after they air, watch on 2 different screens at the same time, and up to 6 user profiles with unique recommendations for each viewer.
If you are interested in Hulu, you can try the 30-day free trial before deciding to purchase the service. However, you should download Hulu on your devices before you can actually enjoy the movie streaming service.
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How to Download Hulu on Fire TV Stick/Smart TV/Android/iOS and other devices
Hulu has great support for various devices. Check on the list below for the supported devices:
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Android phone and tablet
Before you learn how to download Hulu on Android phone and tablet, make sure that your Android devices meet the following requirements:
- Run Android 5.0 and above
- The screen size of at least 800×480 pixels
Then, follow these steps for Hulu download on Android:
- Go to Google Play Store on your Android device.
- Type Hulu in the Search box and press the magnifying icon on the keyboard.
- Tap on ‘Hulu: Stream TV shows & watch the latest movies’.
- Press on the Install button and wait until it’s completed.
Android TV
If you want to have Hulu on your Android TV, here are some Android TV models that are supported:
- Sony Bravia Android TV* (2015+ models)
- Nvidia Shield
- Hisense Android TV
- TCL 3-Series Smart TV (Model 32S330)
Note: TCL and Sony TV should run Android TV OS.
Follow the installation steps below:
- Select Google Play Store.
- Search for the Hulu app.
- Choose Download to get the Hulu app installed.
- When it’s done, click Open to launch.
Apple TV
Are you using Apple TV? If your Apple TV is the 2nd or 3rd generation, you might have the Hulu app pre-installed by default. Just log in to enjoy the Hulu app.
But if you are using the 4th generation or higher, you must download the Hulu app independently. Here’s to do so:
- Select the App Store.
- Type on Hulu in the Search box.
- Choose the Hulu app.
- Select the Get button and insert the password for your Apple ID.
- Launch when it’s done.
Chrome App
You can watch movies and TV shows on Hulu right from the Chrome app. However, to do so, your computer must meet the recommended specs:
- Mac OS X 10.9 or above, Microsoft Windows 10, and Chrome OS.
- The latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge on Windows 10.
- HTML5 enabled.
- JavaScript and Cookies enabled.
Now, let’s get the Hulu app downloaded:
- Open your Chrome web browser and go to hulu.com.
- Tap on the Install (+) icon on the right side of the address bar.
- Click on the Install button to proceed.
- Wait until it’s completed.
Chromecast
With Chromecast, you can enjoy movies or TV shows on a bigger screen. You just need to cast the Hulu app from your supported mobile devices. Before you do it, make sure that you have Hulu and Google Home app installed on your mobile device.
Echo Show
Thinking of watching movies on Hulu using your Echo Show? Just use the voice commands and say, “Alexa, enable Hulu.”
If it doesn’t work, you can always do it manually by following these steps:
- Log in to the Alexa app.
- Tap Settings in the sidebar.
- Select TV & Video.
- Tap on Hulu in the list of skills.
- Tap on Enable Skill.
- Login to the Hulu app by inserting your email address and password.
- Now, you can start streaming by using voice commands.
Fire Tablet
How to download Hulu on Fire tablet? Here are some steps that you need to follow:
- Go to Apps > Store on the Home screen.
- Type Hulu in the Search.
- Choose the Hulu app from the results and tap on FREE or Get App.
- Tap Open when it’s done.
Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
Follow these simple steps on how to download Hulu on Fire TV or Fire TV Stick:
- Insert Hulu in the Search box at the top.
- Go to the Apps & Games section and search for the Hulu app.
- Choose the Download option.
- The Hulu app will appear on the Apps page when it’s complete.
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iPhone and iPad
Here are the steps you need to follow to download the Hulu app:
- Take your iPhone or iPad and select the App Store.
- Write Hulu in the Search box.
- Select the Hulu app.
- Tap on the Get button.
- Enter the password for your Apple ID, if requested
LG Smart TV and Blu-ray player
To download Hulu on LG Smart TV and Blu-ray player, your device should meet the minimum requirements:
- All LG TVs with webOS 3.5 or higher.
- Select devices with webOS 3.0 – not including the B6, UH6350, and UH6330 models, or the UH77, UH76, and UH61 series.
- LG TVs powered by Roku TV (LF5700 series).
The LG Smart TV with requirements specs mentioned above might have pre-instaled Hulu. So, you just need to log in to enjoy the streaming service.
Note: If you are using older LG models (WebOS 3.0) you should use the classic Hulu app.
Nintendo Switch
To download and install the Hulu app on Nintendo switch, follow the instructions below:
- Go to Nintendo eShop.
- Type Hulu in the Search box.
- Choose Hulu app from the results.
- Choose Download.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
PlayStation 3
To enjoy streaming Hulu app on PlayStation 3, follow these steps to download Hulu app:
- From your PlayStation 3 main menu, go to Games.
- Navigate down to the PlayStation Store.
- Go to Search, and enter “Hulu”.
- Select the Hulu app.
- Move your cursor and select Download.
- Follow the prompts to complete the download.
PlayStation 4
To download the Hulu app on PlayStation 4, use these instructions:
- Navigate to the PlayStation Store from the main menu (XMB).
- Go to Search, and enter “Hulu”.
- Select the Hulu app.
- Move your cursor and select Download.
- Follow the prompts to complete the process. The Hulu application will then appear on your lower XMB crossbar.
Roku and Roku Stick
On Roku devices, the Hulu Channel should have appear by default. If it doesn’t, you can do the following steps:
- Go to your Roku Home Screen by clicking the home button on your remote.
- Navigate to the Roku Channel Store.
- Scroll down and select the Hulu Channel.
- Select Add Channel to confirm.
Samsung TV and Blu-ray player
To download the Hulu app on Samsung TV, here are what to do:
- Press Home on your remote to access the Smart Hub.
- Select Apps, then search for “Hulu” using the magnifying glass icon in the top-right corner.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process.
Sony TV and Blu-ray player
Follow these instructions to download the Hulu app on Sony TV:
- Navigate to the Video section of your Xcross media bar.
- Scroll down to the green Hulu icon.
- Select and Download the Hulu app.
TiVo
For TiVo users, you will be able to enjoy the movies from the Hulu streaming library, but to get the full access of Hulu app on TiVo, you need one of the following devices:
- TiVo Premiere
- TiVo Roamio
- TiVo Bolt
- TiVo Mini
Update your TiVo to get the Hulu app. Go to TiVo Central > Find TV, Movies, & Video > Hulu. Then, open the Hulu and login to stream the videos.
Windows 10 PC
Download Hulu app on your Windows 10 PC by doing the following steps:
- Open Microsoft Store.
- Search Hulu.
- Download the app and log in.
- Now, you can start streaming.
Xbox 360
Here are the instructions to download Hulu app on Xbox 360:
- Navigate to the Apps section.
- Select the Hulu icon.
- After the installation is complete, the Hulu app should launch automatically.
Xbox One
Get the latest Hulu app on Xbox One by following these instructions:
- Navigate to the Store section.
- Select Search, and enter “Hulu”.
- Select the Hulu app from the search results.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Conclusion
The Hulu app has a vast support for various devices. You can choose to enjoy the movies on Hulu in any devices that you want/have. It seems that Hulu is trying to give the best and easy access for everyone.
However, if you need an alternative to watch movie streaming for free, you can try Pluto TV.
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