If you are a big fan of the Hulu streaming service and its content, you are lucky to access it on Smart TV no matter which brand it is. To be precise, it comes already installed on most latest TVs, and you can also install it from the respective app store if it is not built in. This article provides simple guidelines to download and use the Hulu app on different Smart TVs that uses different Operating Systems.
How to Get Hulu on Your Smart TV
Just like the computer OS like Windows & Mac, Smart TVs also come with an Operating System which makes a difference in interface, options, settings, and more. Since the App Store and the app installation procedure also varies, identify your Smart TV’s OS and follow the appropriate guide to download Hulu.
Hulu on webOS
webOS by LG is exclusively available on all LG Smart TVs, which natively supports the Hulu app.
1. Turn On your LG Smart TV and click the Home button on your remote to open a menu and select the Apps tile. Alternatively, go to the home screen and select the Apps tile.
2. Select the Search icon and search for Hulu. Once you find it, select it and click the Install button.
![Select Search icon and find Hulu](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Hulu-on-Smart-TV-WebOS.png?resize=755%2C384&ssl=1)
Hulu on Roku OS
The Roku OS is compatible with Hulu and is supported on Smart TV brands like Hisense JVC, Philips, TCL, Sharp, and Insignia.
1. From the Roku home screen, select the Streaming Store option from the menu or select Add Channels from the channel list on the right side of the screen.
2. Using the Search option, find the Hulu app and select the Add channel button on the Info screen to get the app.
![Select Streaming Store option](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Hulu-on-Smart-TV-Roku.png?resize=746%2C402&ssl=1)
Hulu on Android OS
Android OS, which supports Hulu, is available on TV brands such as Hisense JVC, TCL, Toshiba, Philips, Skyworth, Sony, Philips, Mi, and Panasonic.
1. On the Android TV home screen, select the Apps tab and click on Open Google Play Store button.
2. Click the Search icon and enter Hulu. Choose the app from the suggestions and tap the Install button.
![Select Open Google Play Store button Android Smart TV](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Hulu-on-Smart-TV-Android-TV.png?resize=755%2C410&ssl=1)
Hulu on Fire OS
Hulu is available on Fire OS, and it is compatible with the following TV brands: JVC, Insignia, Toshiba, Hisense, TCL, and Mi.
1. Once you turn On your Fire OS Smart TV, select the Find/Search icon on the home screen.
2. Click the Search bar to search the Hulu app and select it. Then, click the Get button to install the app.
![Select Find icon and look for Hulu app](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Hulu-on-Smart-TV-Fire-TV.png?resize=641%2C371&ssl=1)
You can also go to the Amazon App Store and use the search option to find and install the Hulu app. To access the Appstore, you can either select the Search/Find icon and choose the Appstore tile or select the Apps icon on the home screen and select appstore.
Hulu on Google OS
Smart TV brands like Hisense JVC, TCL, Toshiba Philips, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, and Mi running on Google OS supports the Hulu app too.
1. From the home screen of your Google OS TV, select the Apps tab on the top-left corner and scroll down to select the Search for apps and games option.
2. Search for the Hulu app and select it once the app tile appears on the search results. Then, hit the Install button to download the app.
![select Search foe apps and games bar to find Hulu](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Hulu-on-smart-TV-Google-TV.png?resize=755%2C346&ssl=1)
You can also open the Play Store from the home screen or Apps tab to look for the Hulu app and install it.
Hulu on Tizen OS
The Tizen OS is only available on Samsung Smart TVs, and the Hulu app is available in it.
1. With Samsung TV turned on, go to the home screen by pressing the Home button on your remote.
2. Select the Apps tile and click on the Search icon at the top-right corner of the Apps screen.
![Search for Hulu app](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Hulu-on-Smart-TV-Tizen.png?resize=607%2C325&ssl=1)
3. Search Hulu and select it when the app’s tile appears on the search results. Then, select the Install button and open the app once the installation is over.
Hulu on VIDAA OS
VIDAA OS supports the Hulu app and is available on Hisense and Toshiba Smart TVs.
1. Once you are on the VIDAA home screen, select the App Store tile. You can find it in multiple locations on the home screen.
![Select App Store on VIDAA Smart TV](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Hulu-on-Smart-TV-VIDAA.png?resize=755%2C386&ssl=1)
2. On the App Store, click the Search icon and enter Hulu using the on-screen keypad.
3. Select the app from the search results and select the Install button. Once it’s installed, click the Open button to launch the app.
Hulu on SmartCast OS (Vizio)
SmartCast OS is exclusively available on Vizio Smart TVs and the Hulu app is built-in.
If you have a Vizio TV running on the SmartCast OS, you cannot install new apps from an App Store. However, the Hulu app has already been pre-installed. So, you can find the app on the home screen or the Apps tab and launch it.
![Find Hulu on Vizio TV home screen](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Hulu-on-Smart-TV-SmartCast.png?resize=755%2C417&ssl=1)
Hulu on XUMO OS
XUMO OS is used by Smart TV brands like Element, Hisense, and Pioneer, which also supports the Hulu app.
Smart TVs running on XUMO don’t have an App Store, and you can only use the apps that are already available on the TV. Fortunately, you can use the Hulu app because it is pre-installed on the XUMO TVs. You can find the app on the home screen.
![Select Hulu on XUMO TV](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Hulu-on-Smart-TV-XUMO.png?resize=755%2C375&ssl=1)
How to Activate Hulu on a Smart TV
After installing the Hulu app on your Smart TV, you can’t open the app and directly start streaming. First, you have to log in or activate the app on your TV. So, follow the below steps.
Note: Hulu is a subscription-based streaming service. So, you have to create an account and subscribe to a plan to start streaming on the app.
1. Open the Hulu app on your Smart TV and select Log in → Activate on a computer.
![Select Activate on a computer button](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Hulu-on-Smart-TV-Log-in-on-a-computer.png?resize=707%2C384&ssl=1)
2. Now, open a browser on your computer and visit hulu.com/activate. Then, log in to Hulu using your MyDisney account or create one.
3. After logging in, enter the activation code shown on your TV screen and click the Activate button.
Now, your TV screen will automatically reload, and the Profile screen will appear. You can choose your profile and start streaming.
Alternatively, you can log in to Hulu directly on the TV itself. To do so, follow these steps.
1. After opening the Hulu app, select Log in → Log in on this device.
2. Type the Email and Password you used to create a MyDisney account using the on-screen keyboard & remote and click the Log in button. Then, select your profile and enter the Hulu home screen.
![Enter email and password to log in to Hulu](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Hulu-on-Smart-TV-Email-password.png?resize=738%2C414&ssl=1)
Thus, we have covered all the Smart TV Operating Systems in which you can install the Hulu app. Now, you can use the Hulu app on your Smart TV to stream your favorite original shows, movies & popular content and stay entertained. Some content on Hulu might not be available in your country because they are geo-restricted. To access them, just use a VPN like NordVPN on your Smart TV.
FAQ
If the Hulu app on the Smart TV is not working, you can try a few troubleshooting methods like updating the app, clearing the app’s Cache, restarting the TV, or resetting it to factory settings if nothing else works.
The Hulu base plan (ad-supported) costs $7.99/month. The no-ads plan costs $17.99/month. There are also other plans you can choose which are listed in its website.
Yes, Hulu was fully acquired by Disney for $8.6 billion. So, you can use your Disney account credentials to sign in to Hulu.
If your Smart TV has built-in Chromecast or AirPlay, you can cast the Hulu app from your phone to your Smart TV and stream anything.