Key Takeaways
- The Hulu app is available on Vizio SmartCast TV and Vizio Internet Apps Plus TVs.
- Add Hulu on Vizio SmartCast TVs: Home Screen → Menu → Apps → Go to App Search → Search for Hulu → Click + Home Screen.
- Install Hulu on Vizio Internet Apps Plus TVs: Press the V button on the TV’s remote twice → Search and navigate to Hulu → Press and Hold the OK button on the TV’s remote.
- Sign In to Hulu, launch the app, and choose either of the options.
- Log in on this device: Enter your Hulu credentials → Click Log In
- Activate on PC: Open the activation link on a browser → Enter the code → Activate your Hulu account on Vizio TV.
- Cast Hulu on Vizio SmartCast TVs: Download Hulu on an Android → Connect devices to the same WIFI → Play Hulu → Click the Cast icon → Start Casting.
- AirPlay Hulu on Vizio SmartCast TVs: Install Hulu on iPhone/iPad → Connect devices to the same WIFI → Stream Hulu → Click the AirPlay icon → AirPlay its content.
I love watching web series and have subscriptions for many platforms like Netflix and HBO Max on my Vizio SmartCast TV. Also, I have subscribed to Hulu, for the fact that it comes bundled with ESPN+ as well as Disney+. Therefore, I can watch sports and TV series on a single plan. To watch Hulu on my Vizio SmartCast TV, all I need to do is add the app to the Vizio TV Home Screen and sign in to my account on it. After signing in, I can start streaming it on my TV.
Meanwhile, in the case of Vizio Internet Apps Plus TV (VIA Plus), one can get only the older version of Hulu, which doesn’t have access to Hulu + Live TV or Premium Add-Ons. On the other hand, VIA Plus’ predecessor, Vizio VIA TV, doesn’t support the Hulu app.
If you are unsure of how to get Hulu on your Vizio TV, then follow the article. Here, I’ve explained the procedure to install and activate Hulu on Vizio TVs. Additionally, I’ve provided ways to AirPlay and Screen Cast Hulu if it is not available on your Vizio device.
How to Add Hulu on Vizio SmartCast TV
Hulu comes preinstalled on your Vizio SmartCast TVs, and you can directly jump to the Hulus sign-in procedure. But, if you are unable to spot the Hulu app, add it to the Home screen by following the ensuing methods.
1. Turn on your Vizio TV and connect it to the internet.
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2. On the SmartCast remote of your Vizio TV, press the Left Arrow button and go to the Menu section.
3. Scroll down on the list of options and click on Apps.
4. In the following screen, go to the App Search sub-section and search for the Hulu app.
5. Choose Hulu from the search results.
6. Click on the + Home Screen option. Now, the Hulu app will get added to your Vizio TV Home screen.
Now, you can access the Hulu app from the Apps & Inputs section on the Home screen.
How to Get Hulu on Vizio Internet Apps Plus TV
If the Hulu app is not available on your VIA Plus TV, you can install the app from its Yahoo App Store. Here’s how.
1. Switch on and connect your Vizio TV to WIFI.
2. Next, press the V button on your TV remote twice and go to its apps section.
3. Scroll to the specific app section where you can see Hulu.
4. Navigate to the app; press and hold the OK button on your TV remote.
5. Within a few seconds, Hulu will get installed on your VIA Plus TV.
Now, you can access the Hulu app from the My Apps section provided.
How to Sign In to Hulu on Vizio TV
After adding the app to your Vizio Smart TV, you need to Sign in to your Hulu account to watch its content. There are two ways to sign in to your Hulu account on Vizio Smart TVs. You can sign in directly using your Hulu credentials, or you can activate your Hulu account from another device. The procedure for both methods is given below.
NOTE: Hulu is a subscription-based service, and you need to have a plan to watch its content. Hulu’s base plan is listed at $7.99/month on its website.
Sign In Directly
1. Connect Vizio TV to WIFI and launch the Hulu app.
2. On the welcome screen, click on Log in on this device.
3. In the following screen, enter your Hulu account credentials and click on Log In.
After this, you’ll be taken into your Hulu account, and you can start watching its content.
Sign In via Activation Code
1. On the welcome screen of the Hulu app, click on Activate on a computer.
2. Now, an Activation Code along with a web activation link (http://www.hulu.com/activate) is displayed.
3. Open the web link on a browser, sign in to your Hulu account, and enter the activation code in the required space.
4. Now, the Hulu app on your Vizio TV refreshes and takes you into your account. Now, you can start streaming your favorite Hulu Shows on your TV.
How to Cast Hulu on Vizio TV
As Hulu has a built-in Cast feature, you can use it to cast the app on Vizio SmartCast TVs. Use your Android tablets or smartphones to cast the Hulu content on your Vizio TV.
1. Install the Hulu app on your Android Smartphone and sign in to your account.
2. Connect your Vizio TV and the Android Smartphone to the same WIFI network.
3. After this, play the Hulu content you want to cast on your Vizio TV.
4. While it’s playing, click on the Cast icon provided at the top.
5. Now, a list of devices connected to the same WIFI network is displayed. Choose your Vizio TV from the list and connect to it.
6. After a successful connection, the Hulu content played on your Smartphone gets displayed on your Vizio TV, too.
How to AirPlay Hulu on Vizio TV
Luckily, the Hulu app has the AirPlay feature too. You can use this feature to AirPlay content from your iPhone. Here’s how we AirPlay on Vizio TV.
1. Connect your Vizio SmartCast TV and your iPhone/iPad to the same WIFI network.
2. Now, enable AirPlay on Vizio TV by clicking on the SmartCast button on its remote and then selecting Extras → Apple AirPlay → AirPlay Settings → Enable AirPlay.
3. After this, install Hulu on your iPhone and sign in to your account.
4. Now, start playing the content you want to watch on your Vizio TV.
5. When it starts playing on your iOS device, tap on the AirPlay icon provided at the top.
6. Choose your Vizio TV from the list of devices and connect to it.
NOTE: If you are AirPlaying to Vizio Smart TV for the first time, your TV will display an AirPlay code. Note down the code; enter it on the iPhone and pair both devices.
7. After establishing a connection, Hulu content will be displayed on your Vizio TV simultaneously.
Alternate Ways to Watch Hulu on Vizio TV
You can connect Streaming devices like Roku, Firestick, etc, to your Vizio TV and start watching Hulu through them. As you know, Vizio SmartCast TVs don’t have any provision to install new apps and can get new apps only if Vizio upgrades its OS. For older Vizio TVs like VIA and VIA Plus, Hulu is discontinuing its support.
In such a scenario, your best bet is to use streaming devices. You can connect any streaming device, install the respective apps on it, and start watching it on your Vizio TV.
How to Fix the Hulu App Not Working on Vizio TV
Sometimes, you won’t be able to watch Hulu on your Vizio TV due to minor technical issues either with the app or with your TV. But you can easily solve this by following the methods provided below and fixing Hulu not working on Vizio TV.
- Network Issue: Hulu will not load if your internet connection is poor. Therefore, check if you have a stable internet connection. Otherwise, try fixing the WIFI router and reconnecting both devices.
- Device Incompatibility: If you are using an older Vizio TV model like VIA Plus, there’s a chance that Hulu is incompatible with it. In such cases, update the app or use a streaming device.
- Check Hulu Server: In case of a Hulu server outage, you can’t stream Hulu content on your Vizio TV. Therefore, wait till it gets resolved. You can check on the server status via the Downdetector website.
- Check Hulu Subscription: Unless you have an active Hulu subscription, you won’t be able to stream Hulu. Therefore, ensure your subscription status is active or not.
- Update Hulu App: Updating the app on Vizio TV fixes minor bugs and makes it more compatible with your Vizio TV. Therefore, update the Hulu app and resolve the issue.
- Clear Cache: Accumulation of cache files slows down your TV along with its apps. Therefore, clear the cache on Vizio TV and fix the issue.
- Update Vizio TV: Updating Vizio TV Firmware updates the apps that are embedded in its OS. After updating the OS, most apps become bug-free, which includes Hulu.
- Reset Vizio TV: A factory reset of Vizio TV flushes out all the data stored on it, including the Hulu app along with its glitches. After this, set up your Vizio TV, reinstall the Hulu app, and stream it.
- Contact Customer Support: If no method works out, contact Vizio Customer Support through their website and solve the issue. But, if the problem is with the Hulu app, then contact Hulu customer support instead.
FAQ
Yes. The Hulu app is available on Vizio TV models like Vizio SmartCast and Vizio Internet Apps Plus TVs.
Hulu is discontinuing its support to older Vizio TVs like Vizio Internet Apps and Internet Plus apps. It’s better for you to connect a streaming device to your Vizio and start watching Hulu.
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