Quick Guide
- The Hulu app is officially available for LG TV in the LG Content Store.
- After the installation, you need to activate the Hulu app on LG TV by visiting its activation website.
- Otherwise, install the Hulu app on your smartphone from the Play Store or App Store and Cast or AirPlay the content to your LG TV.
Hulu is a popular premium streaming service with over 95 live TV channels and a huge library of on-demand videos. If you use LG Smart TV models (2016-newer) with webOS 3.0 or higher, you can install the Hulu app directly from the LG Content Store. Older webOS version users can Cast or AirPlay the content on their TV from their smartphone. Make sure to subscribe to any one of the Hulu plans before installing the app on your TV. To see the available plans, go to the Hulu website.
This guide will help you install and watch Hulu on your LG Smart TV.
How to Download Hulu on LG Smart TV
1. Turn on your LG TV and connect it to a strong Internet connection.
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2. Hit the Home button on your LG TV remote.
3. Click the LG Content Store at the bottom of the screen.
4. Hit the Search icon and enter Hulu using the on-screen keyboard.
5. Select the Hulu app from the search results.
6. Click Install on the Hulu info screen.
7. That’s it. Hulu will be installed on your TV.
How to Activate Hulu on LG Smart TV
1. Launch the Hulu app after installation.
2. Click the Login button on the app interface.
3. There are two ways to activate the Hulu app on your Smart TV.
- Activate on a computer
- Log in on this device
4. If you have chosen the option Activate on a computer, refer to the steps mentioned below.
- Note the Hulu activation code exhibited on the screen.
- On your PC, launch a browser of your choice and visit the activation website hulu.com/activate.
- Sign in using your Hulu account credentials.
- Enter the activation code and click Submit.
5. If you have selected the option Log in on this device, enter the login credentials of your Hulu account to sign in.
6. Finally, the app will be activated on your LG TV. Play your favorite movie or show and enjoy streaming it on your LG Smart TV.
How to Cast or AirPlay Hulu on LG TV Using a Smartphone
Some LG Smart TVs are not equipped with the cast feature. In order to cast Hulu videos from your Android phone, you need to connect and set up a Chromecast device with your TV. iPhone users can AirPlay the Hulu content by turning on the AirPlay feature on LG TV.
1. Connect your LG TV to the WiFi network, the same as your smartphone.
2. Download the Hulu app from the Play Store or App Store on your smartphone.
3. Sign in to your Hulu account.
4. Select a show or movie you intend to watch on LG TV.
5. Tap the Cast or AirPlay icon displayed at the top.
6. Select your LG TV from the list of devices.
7. On a successful connection, the Hulu content playing on the smartphone will appear on your TV.
How to Fix Hulu Not Working on LG Smart TV
If the Hulu app keeps freezing, buffering, or displaying a white screen, it is due to the unstable network, overloaded app cache, incorrect input settings, and outdated app. Whenever you face such issues in the Hulu app, use the troubleshooting steps below to resolve them.
- Check the Internet Connectivity.
- Clear cache on the Hulu app.
- Update the app on your LG TV.
- Check the input settings on your TV.
- Restart your LG Smart TV.
- Inspect the cable connections on your LG TV
- Update your LG TV to the latest version.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You can watch Hulu content free for 30 days on your TV with its free trial.
If you are using LG TVs below the webOS 3.5 version, you can’t find the app in the LG Content Store.
Go to the LG Content Store on your LG TV and search for the app. Select the Hulu app and tap the Update button to update the app on your TV.
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