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I was almost done watching most of the content that I am interested in from Netflix and Amazon Prime, and since I was on a binge-watching spree as of late, I decided to try Hulu out.
I wanted to know if I could watch the content on Hulu on my Samsung Smart TV, so I went online to find out.
I didn’t want to turn on my TV to check because I hated using the remote for too long, and I wanted to visit a few web pages along the way.
I went onto Samsung’s and Hulu’s support pages to know more and find out if I could watch the service on my TV.
Armed with the information that I could find, I managed to create this article that covers all bases when it comes to the Hulu app and the Samsung TV.
This should help you find out quickly if your Samsung TV lets you watch Hulu.
To watch Hulu on your Samsung TV, install the app and sign in to your Hulu account and activate the app on your TV. Alternatively, you can cast the app from your phone to your TV.
Read on to find out how to install the app and keep it updated and how you can mirror your phone screen to the TV.
Use The Hulu App
Samsung Smart TVs allow you to install various apps to enhance your TV viewing experience and let you watch exclusive content that’s only available online.
The Hulu app is one of them and is available for download from the Tizen app store.
To install the Hulu app:
- Press theHomeapp to open Smart Hub.
- Navigate toApps.
- Use the search bar to find theHuluapp.
- Install the app and wait until it finishes.
- Press theHomeapp again and launch theHuluapp.
After launching the Hulu app, log in to your Hulu account or create one if you don’t have one.
You’ll need to sign up for one of their subscription plans to watch all their content, including the live TV services.
Keeping The App Updated
Updates to the Hulu app fix issues with the app and tweaks how it works with your Samsung TV and its capabilities.
These updates are installed automatically, but you can manually check for updates and install them when they’re available.
To do this:
- Press theMenubutton on your Samsung remote.
- Go toSupport>Software Update.
- SelectUpdate Now.
Doing this will update the software of your TV and the apps on your TV in one go, so check back here once a month to keep your TV and its software updated.
Go To Hulu.com On The Browser
If you can get the app installed on your Samsung Smart TV, you can also try getting Hulu on the TV’s web browser.
Compatibility can be a hit or miss, and there are chances of this not working well or not working at all when playing content on the Hulu website with a TV.
The browser is known to run into issues a lot, and you might have to restart the browser and the TV occasionally.
To play Hulu content on your TV’s web browser:
- Press theHomeapp to open Smart Hub.
- Navigate toApps.
- SelectWeb Browser.
- Highlight the address bar of the browser and select it to start typing.
- Type inhulu.comin the address bar and pressOK.
- Wait for the page to load and log in to your Hulu account when it loads in.
- Try playing the content to see if it works.
Sometimes the website might tell you that Hulu isn’t available in your location, so try restarting your TV and try again.
Using the website might not work because it isn’t designed to work on smart TVs, but if it works for you, know that it is an alternative.
Mirror The Hulu App From Your Phone Or Computer
The Hulu app is also available on mobile, and it enables you to cast content from it to any Chromecast or AirPlay-enabled TV.
Most Samsung Smart TVs support Chromecast and AirPlay, which is excellent if you don’t want to install anything on the TV or fiddle with the TV remote.
To cast the Hulu app from your phone:
- Make sure the TV and your phone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Launch theHulu appon your phone.
- Start playing the content you want to cast.
- Tap the cast icon on the bottom part of the control panel that lets you pause and play the stream.
- Select your TV from the list that appears.
To do this from your computer:
- Connect your computer to the same network as the TV.
- Openhulu.comon your Chrome browser.
- Start playing the content you want to watch.
- Click the cast icon on the bottom part of the video player.
- Select your Samsung TV from the list.
Casting is the easiest way to get content from your phone or computer to your TV without needing a wire, but it depends on the performance of your Wi-Fi network.
Fast Wi-Fi can give you more consistent casting quality, while slower connections can cause lag or quality loss.
Use A Streaming Stick
For Samsung TVs that have no smart features like a browser, screencasting, or using apps, the easiest way to watch Hulu would be to get a streaming device like a Fire TV Stick or a Roku.
These compact thumb drive-shaped devices plug into your TV’s HDMI cable and add smart features to aging TVs.
You can get them for really cheap from Amazon or a nearby retailer and can add a few more years to a TV that is currently doing well.
Rokus come in the form of a thumb drive stick or as a mini set-up box, with the more expensive models being the latter.
Fire TV devices are mostly sticks, with the Fire TV Cube being the exception.
All of these are great choices if you want to watch Hulu on your non-smart Samsung TV.
Final Thoughts
If your Samsung TV has smart features, then that makes things really easy; you only need to use the Hulu app and nothing else.
The apps for smart TVs are designed to run on these TVs are, work well with its software and hardware, and let you tweak picture and sound settings to your liking.
After launching the app, you’ll need to activate the TV with the Hulu app by going to Hulu’s activation website.
If you’re havingtrouble getting the TV activated with the Hulu app, try using a different browser on the device you’re trying to access the activation website on.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is my Samsung TV compatible with Hulu live?
Hulu Live TV works with Samsung smart TVs, and you can start watching by going to the Live TV section of the Hulu app.
Does Samsung no longer support Hulu?
All Samsung TVs from 2016 or later support the latest version of the Hulu app, which you can download from the Tizen OS app store.
It includes all features, including the Live TV.
How can I watch Hulu on my older smart TV?
If you don’t have a newer smart TV from LG, Samsung, Sony or Vizio, the Hulu app may not be supported.
You would need to use a streaming device like a Fire TV or a Roku to get the app working on your TV.
Where is the App Store on Samsung TV?
To find the app store on your Samsung TV, press the Home button to open Smart Hub.
Navigate over to Apps; this is the app store where you can find all the apps you might need.
