To activate Hulu, open the Hulu app on your device and sign in. A message appears asking you to “Activate this device”.
To activate your Hulu app copy the code and go to hulu.com/activate and enter it in the box provided. Click activate or continue. Once successful, the app should now work on your device.
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Activate Hulu On TV
- Start the Hulu app.
- Choose Log In on the Welcome screen.
- Then, choose “Activate on a computer”.
- On the next screen, an Activation Code appears.
- Go to hulu.com/activate and log in if needed.
- Enter the Hulu activation code that is displayed on your TV screen.
- The app should then log you in within 30 seconds.
- Select your Hulu profile from the list and start streaming.
Add Hulu To Roku
- Add Hulu by clicking the “Add channel” button on your Roku’s channel store.
- Open the Hulu channel.
- Choose to activate on your computer.
- Go to hulu.com/activate. You may need to sign in.
- It will ask you to enter the device activation code.
- Enter the respective code to activate Hulu on Roku.
- Click continue.
- Once complete, your Hulu channel activates on your Roku and you can watch Hulu on your Roku TV.
Activate Hulu On Apple TV
- Start the Hulu app on your Apple TV
- Select “Activate Device from a Computer”
- Note the code given on screen.
- Sign in to www.hulu.com/activate on a laptop or mobile device
- Enter the Hulu activation code that is displayed on your TV screen.
- The app should then log you in within 30 seconds.
- Select your Hulu profile from the list and start streaming.
Activate Hulu On ChromeCast
Unfortunately there is no native app for streaming Hulu to your Chromecast. However, you can follow the directions below to cast Hulu from a mobile device to your Chromecast:
- From your mobile device open the Hulu app.
- Find and play the content you wish to stream
- Select the Chromecast icon at the top of the screen and then select your Chromecast device to cast your streaming to your TV.
Activate Hulu On Firestick
To activate Hulu from an Amazon Firestick or Fire TV:
- From Firestick’s home screen, select “Apps”
- Choose Hulu App
- Log in to your Disney Plus account using your username and password
Activate Hulu On Xfinity
To Activate Hulu on Xfinity you must first be subscribed to Hulu. Then, follow these directions:
- Press the Xfinity button on your remote
- Select Apps
- Select Hulu
- Choose Sign Up or Login
- Either Log in with your Hulu username and password or sign up for a new account.
- Select Sign In, then you should be good to go!
Log In Using Email & Password
You can also activate Hulu using your email and password on any device without the need for an activation code.
- Start the Hulu app.
- Select Login on the Welcome screen.
- Choose Log in on this device.
- Enter your email address and password using the on-screen keyboard, then select login.
- Select your personal profile from the list and start streaming!
Things To Consider
To successfully complete the Hulu activation process:
- Your device must be connected to an active high-speed internet connection.
- Verify that your device supports Hulu’s service (see below).
- You can log in using your email address and password if the above method is too complicated.
References
- Log in and out of Hulu – Hulu Help – https://help.hulu.com/s/article/log-in-out
- Link Your Device to Your Hulu Account | Sony USA – https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00013572
- Manage Your Activated Devices – Hulu Help – https://help.hulu.com/s/article/manage-devices
- Hulu supported devices – Hulu Help – https://help.hulu.com/s/article/supported-devices