Key Highlights
- Install Hulu on Philips Smart TV
- Philips Android TV / Google TV: Press the Home button on the remote → Select Apps option → Open Google Play Store → Search icon / Click on Search for apps and games → Search for Hulu → Select the Hulu app → Click Install.
- Philips Roku TV: Home Screen → Select Streaming Channels → Select Search Channels → Search for Hulu → Select the Hulu app → Click Add Channel.
Hulu is one of the top-rated American streaming services that offers both on-demand and Live TV streaming services. If you are a binge-watcher like me, Hulu is a must-have app on your Philips Smart TV. The Hulu app is available on Android TV, Google TV, and Roku TV versions of the Philips Smart TVs. You can install the app on your Philips Smart TV from the respective app stores.
I love the ever-expanding library of Hulu’s movies and TV shows collection that always offers something new and interesting to binge-watch. Hulu also lets you watch live TV channels that stream sports and news. You can live stream the current NFL season on your Philips Smart TV using the Hulu app.
Use this detailed user guide to learn how to install and set up the Hulu app on your Philips Smart TV. You can also use this guide to troubleshoot any not-working issue with the Hulu app on your Philips TV.
Is Hulu Geo-Restricted?
Yes. The Hulu streaming service is only available in the United States. You will need a premium VPN service to watch Hulu on your Philips Smart TV outside the US. I prefer ExpressVPN and NordVPN to bypass geo-restrictions and watch content unavailable in the region. So, if you live outside the US, subscribe to ExpressVPN or NordVPN to watch movies or TV shows on the Hulu streaming service.
How to Download Hulu on Philips Smart TV
Hulu is a premium streaming service that requires a premium subscription to stream movies and TV shows. There is also a dedicated Live TV plan that lets you stream live TV channels that stream live news and sports, like the NFL on Philips TV. If you already have a Hulu account, you can directly move to the installation steps.
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If you are new to the service, you can sign up for an account and a subscription on Hulu’s official website. The subscription plan starts at $7.99/month for the on-demand plan and $75.99/month for the live TV plan. You will get a 30-day free trial on your first subscription for the on-demand plans. There is no free trial for the Live TV plans.
To Get Hulu on Philips Android TV/Google TV
1. Turn on your Philips TV and ensure it is connected to Wi-Fi.
2. HIt the home button on the Philips TV remote and select the Apps section.
3. Open the Play Store on your TV and click on the search option.
Note: For Google TV, select Apps and click on Search for apps and games.
4. Search for Hulu and select the Hulu app from the search results.
5. Click Install to download the Hulu app on your Philips Smart TV.
Once you install the app on your Philips Smart TV, you can move the activation process.
To Install Hulu on Philips Roku TV
1. Turn on and ensure your Philips TV is connected to Wi-Fi.
2. Hit the home option on the Roku remote and select Streaming Channels.
3. Click the Search Channels option and search for the Hulu app.
4. Select the Hulu app from the search results and click Add Channel.
Once you add the channel to your Philips Roku TV, you can move the activation process of the app.
How to Activate Hulu on Philips Smart TV
Once you install Hulu on your Philips Smart TV, you must activate the app on your TV to stream any content available on the app.
1. Open the Hulu app on your Philips Smart TV.
2. On the welcome screen, select the Sign In option.
3. Click on Activate on a computer to get the activation code.
Note: You can also select Log in on this device option and use your Hulu account credentials to log in to your TV and start streaming its content.
4. Visit the Hulu activation website [www.hulu.com/activate] and sign in to your Hulu account.
5. Now, enter the Hulu activation code and click Activate.
You can now start streaming all your desired content on Philips Smart TV.
How to Sideload Hulu on Philips Smart TV
As mentioned above, Hulu is only available in the US region, and you won’t be able to find the app on Play Store outside the US region. In that case, you use sideloading apps like the Downloader to sideload the Hulu APK file and install it on your Philips TV.
Sideloading is possible only on Android TV and Google TV versions of the Philips Smart TV. You won’t be able to sideload apps on Saphi TV and Roku TV versions of Philips Smart TV.
Is it Possible to Cast Hulu on Philips Smart TVs
Yes. You can install the Hulu app on Android smartphones from the Google Play Store and use the built-in casting support of the app to cast content to your Philips Smart TV. Once you install the app and sign in to your subscription account, connect your smartphone to the same Wi-Fi as your Philips TV.
Now, play any content on the Hulu app and click the Cast icon. From the list of available devices, select your Philips Smart TV, and the content on your smartphone will be cast to the TV.
Note: In case you can’t cast Hulu on Philips Roku TV, use the Screen Mirroring or Screencast option on the Notification Panel to screen mirror the app’s content.
Is it Possible to AirPlay Hulu on Philips Smart TVs
Yes. You can AirPlay Hulu from your iPhone. To do that, you must first get the app on your Apple device from the App Store. Now, open the app and sign in to your Hulu subscription account on your iPhone. To start AirPlaying content, you must first turn on the AirPlay feature on Philips Roku TV. You can enable AirPlay from Settings → Apple HomeKit & AirPlay. After enabling AirPlay, connect your iPhone to the same Wi-Fi network as your Philips Roku TV.
Open the app, play content, and click on the AirPlay option. From the list of available devices, select your Philips Roku TV.
How to Fix Hulu Not Working on Philips Smart TV
The Hulu app on the Philips Smart TV works fine most of the time, but I did face a few issues occasionally. These issues include a black screen, content not loading, the app crashing randomly, and no audio issue. All these issues can be fixed by following basic troubleshooting that only takes a few minutes. If the Hulu app is not working on your Smart TV, I would suggest you try the following troubleshooting.
- Internet Connection: Whenever I face buffering issues on any app, I power cycle the Wi-Fi modem of my home.
- Check Hulu Server: If the Hulu server is down, you cannot stream any content on the streaming service. You can check the server status on the Downdetector.
- Use Premium VPN: If you are using free VPN services, the connection might not be reliable. So use a premium VPN service to stream Hulu content on your TV.
- Restart your TV: Sometimes, the app might not work properly due to software glitches or bugs. Rebooting your Philips TV will fix this issue.
- Clear Cache: Delete the cache on your Philips TV will help you fix the black screen and app crashes.
- Update the app: If the app is not upgraded at regular intervals, issues like app crashes might arise. So, update the app on your Philips TV.
- Update the TV: An outdated TV firmware can also cause issues with streaming, so make sure you update the Philips TV software regularly.
- Factory Reset your TV: If you are facing issues even after trying all the above fixes, try resetting your Philips TV to factory settings.
FAQ
No. The Hulu app is not available on Philips TVs that are powered by the Saphi OS.
Ensure to connect your iPhone and Philips TV to the same before you AirPlay the content.
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