6 Ways to Watch Hulu on Any TV (Ultimate Guide)

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Emma
August 24, 2026

Want to take your Hulu viewing experience to the big screen of your TV? More and more smart TVs now support the Hulu app. If your TV is old and doesn’t support the Hulu app, you can use streaming players, gaming consoles, or set-top boxes instead. Besides, you can also use AirPlay or Chromecast. In this guide, we’ll explain 6 ways to get Hulu on TV. Read on to find out how to watch great shows on any TV model, even offline.

1. Hulu app on smart TVs

LG TV

The Hulu app should come pre-installed on supported LG TVs, including those with webOS 3.5 or later, or those powered by Roku TV (LF5700 series). Certain devices with webOS 3.0 also support it. Just launch the Hulu app, log into your account, and start streaming.

Samsung TV

You can get the Hulu app on Samsung TVs from 2016 or later:

  1. Press Home on your remote and select Apps.
  2. Select the magnifying glass icon in the top-right corner and search for “Hulu.”
  3. Select “Install” and follow the on-screen prompts.

Android & Google Smart TV

Hulu supports selected Android/Google smart TVs, such as Sony Bravia (2015+ models) and Hisense TVs running on the Android or Google TV platform.

If the Hulu app was pre-installed on your Android or Google TV, simply log in to start streaming. Otherwise, follow the steps below to download the app:

  1. Open the Google Play Store and search for the Hulu app.
  2. In the overview section, click the Download button.
  3. Once the installation is finished, click Open to launch the app.

VIZIO Smart TV

Hulu supports VIZIO Smart TVs from 2016 or later. Find the Hulu app pre-installed from the App row on the Home Screen.

Related: How to activate Hulu on TV?

2. Watch Hulu with streaming players

Apple TV

The Hulu app supports Apple TV devices running tvOS 15.3 or later, including Apple TV 4th generation and Apple TV 4K. Go to the App Store, search for Hulu, and install the app. Enter the password for your Apple account if requested.

Fire TV and Fire TV Stick

Hulu is compatible with most Amazon streaming devices, including the Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen and newer), Fire TV Stick 4K, 4K Max, HD, and Lite.

To install Hulu:

  1. Go to the main menu sidebar, select Search, and enter Hulu.
  2. Find Hulu under Apps & Games and select Download.
  3. Once installed, the Hulu app will appear on your Apps page.

Roku and Roku Stick

The Hulu Channel comes pre-installed on many Roku devices. Make sure to update your device to Roku OS Version 11 and above. If you don’t see the Hulu app, follow the steps below to add it:

  1. Press the Home button on your remote to open the Roku Home Screen.
  2. Scroll down and select Streaming Store (or Search).
  3. Locate and select the Hulu channel.
  4. Select Add Channel to download and install it.

3. Use gaming consoles to watch Hulu

Hulu is no longer supported on Nintendo Switch after November, 2025. However, you can still download the Hulu app on PlayStation 5 and 4, and Xbox.

PlayStation 5

  1. Go to the Media tab from the main menu.
  2. Select All Apps > Hulu
  3. Select Download.
  4. Once installed, select Open to launch the app.

PlayStation 4

  1. Open the PlayStation Store from the main menu.
  2. Select Search and enter “Hulu.”
  3. Select the Hulu app from the results.
  4. Click Download to install it.
  5. Once complete, launch Hulu from your TV & Video section.

Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S

  1. Open the Store tab from the home dashboard.
  2. Select Search and enter “Hulu.”
  3. Select Hulu from the results.
  4. Choose Get or Install and follow the on-screen prompts.

4. AirPlay Hulu to TV

You can AirPlay Hulu to Apple TV (4th generation or later) with the latest Hulu app on your iPhone or iPad. If your smart TV has built-in AirPlay support (such as compatible Samsung, LG, or Vizio TVs), you can also AirPlay Hulu to it from your iPhone or iPad running iOS 16.4 or later.

To AirPlay Hulu from your iPhone and iPad:

  1. Make sure your iPhone or iPad connects to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV.
  2. Open the Hulu app and play a show or movie.
  3. Tap the AirPlay icon at the top and select your Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible smart TV from the list.

5. Chromecast Hulu to TV

You can cast Hulu to a Chromecast-enabled TV from mobile or desktop devices.

To cast Hulu from your iOS and Android device:

  1. Connect your mobile device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast or Google TV.
  2. Open the Hulu app and select the show or movie you want to watch.
  3. Tap the Cast icon (rectangle with Wi-Fi waves) in the top-right corner of the player window, then select your Chromecast device from the list.
Chromecast Hulu to TV

To cast Hulu from a Computer (Google Chrome):

  1. Connect your computer to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast or Google TV.
  2. Open Google Chrome and log into your account at Hulu.com.
  3. Click the three dots in the top-right corner of Chrome and select “Cast, Save, and Share” > Cast… (or right-click anywhere on the page and select Cast).
  4. Select your Chromecast device from the list to stream your browser tab directly to your TV.

6. Watch Hulu offline on TV

All of the above ways allow you to stream Hulu shows and movies on a supported TV. Quality will automatically adjust based on your available bandwidth, ensuring you always have the best picture quality possible for streaming. If you are experiencing buffering and other playback issues due to a poor internet connection, you may want to download Hulu videos and watch them on TV offline. If you’re wondering how to access Hulu offline on your TV, we’ve got your back.

Pazu Hulu Video Downloader lets users download various movies or TV shows from Hulu to MP4 or MKV format on Mac and Windows. After that, you can watch them offline on TV through a USB or HDMI cable.

Step 1. Run Pazu Hulu Video Downloader on your Mac or Windows.

Download, install and launch Pazu Hulu Video Downloader on your Mac or Windows. Click the HULU icon, choose hulu.com or hulu.jp, and log in to your Hulu account.

Hulu video downloader

Select a profile.

choose Hulu profile

Step 2. Search Hulu movies/TV shows to download.

Enter the movie/TV show title in the search field under the Search tab.

Find Hulu videos to download

Or copy&paste the link of the movie/TV show from the Hulu website. Then click the Search icon.

search Hulu videos

Step 3. Choose video format/quality

Click the 3-lines icon on the top right corner – Preferences to change:

  • Video format: MP4 or MKV
  • Video codec: H.264 or H.265
  • Audio language: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese
  • Subtitle language: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese
  • Subtitle type: Soft subtitles, External subtitles, Hard subtitles
Hulu to MP4

Step 4. Start to download Hulu videos

If your selection is a movie, click the download icon next to it and the download begins.

download Hulu movie to MP4

If your selection is a TV show, click download icon next to it to select episodes you want to download. Then click Download button.

download Hulu TV show

After the videos are downloaded, click History button to quickly locate them. Now you can use an HDMI cable to connect your computer to TV and play the downloaded videos or transfer them to USB drive.

download Hulu movie to MP4