How to Watch Hulu on Xbox One? [Easy Hacks in May 2024]

How to download Hulu on Xbox? The trick behind this is simple. You need a reliable VPN to break down the geo-restrictive barriers. Follow these steps for further help:

1. Subscribe to a premium VPN, such as our favorite ExpressVPN.
2. Download the VPN app on your Xbox and connect to a US-based server.
3. Go to the Xbox One Store.
4. Search for Hulu and download it.
5. Follow the installation steps. And yeah, that’s it!

Having an official app on the Xbox One is of no use if you reside outside the US. Hence, the VPN requirement. But if a VPN isn’t supported by your Xbox, then a SmartDNS will help.

Follow the steps below:

1. Subscribe to a trusted VPN provider, such as ExpressVPN.
2. Visit their website and click on ‘My Account’.
3. Sign in with your credentials and go to ‘DNS Settings’.
4. Under ‘IP address registration’, click on ‘Register my IP address’.
5. Right below this step, toggle the ‘Automatically register my IP address option’.
6.  Next, go to the ‘ExpressVPN Setup’ page.
7. After signing in, select Xbox from the options.
8. You’ll see MediaStreamer DNS server IP address on your right.
9. Keep this window open because you’ll need it later.
10. Now, select ‘Settings’ from the main menu of your console.
11. Then, go to General > Network settings.
12. Now go to Set up Wireless Network > Advanced settings.
13. Click on DNS settings and set it to ‘Manual’.
14. For Primary IPv4 DNS, input the MediaStreamer IP Address from step 8.
15. On your console, press the menu button (≡).
16. Repeat steps 14 and 15 for your Secondary IPv4 DNS.
17. Lastly, press the ‘B’ button on your console and you’re good to go.

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Once you’ve downloaded the app on your Xbox, the rest is a walk in the park. Look at these steps below:

1. Visit Hulu’s website.
2. Click on ‘Sign up for Hulu only’.
3. Choose the plan most suitable for you.
4. Type your Personal Information.
5. Select your payment method and provide your Billing Info.
6. Hit ‘Submit’, and that’s all for the sign-up process.

Activating your device on Hulu takes barely 5 minutes if you follow these steps:

1. Go to Xbox’s Home screen and click on ‘Store’.
2. Download and install the Hulu app on your Xbox.
3. Run the app and sign in with your credentials.
4. You’ll be given an activation code. Note this down.
5. Visit the Activation page on Hulu.
6. Enter the activation code you noted down, and that’s it.

Your Xbox may need to be restarted. Follow these steps:

1. Go to ‘Power Center’ by pressing the Xbox button.
2. Choose the ‘Restart Console’ option.
3. Press A on your controller to restart.

If rebooting doesn’t work, power cycle your Xbox. These are the steps:

1. Hold the Xbox button for 10 seconds.
2. Unplug the Xbox and wait for another 10 seconds before plugging back in.
3. Now try restarting by pressing the Xbox button.

To stream on Hulu smoothly, you’ll need a minimum of 6 Mbps. If your internet speed is lower than that, you can check it online through Fast.com or any such tool. If it indicates a low speed, you should consider an upgrade.

There may be pending updates. Follow these steps to update:

1. Press the Xbox button and click on ‘Profile and System’.
2. Next, go to System > Settings > Updates.
3. If you see an update available, follow the on-screen instructions given.

Ensure that your Xbox’s location is set to US since Hulu only works in that region:

1. Go to the main menu and then ‘Settings’.
2. Click on System > Language and set it to ‘English’.
3. Next, set your location to ‘US’.

Xbox Consoles later than 2013 are mostly compatible with Hulu. Take a look at these compatible Xbox devices below:

• Xbox One
• Xbox One S
• Xbox One X
• Xbox Series S
• Xbox One Series X

Hulu supports most major mobiles, gaming consoles, tablets, etc. Get a plan that suits you and start streaming on your favorite device.

Here’s a list of all compatible devices.

Take a look at this list below to see all compatible devices:

• Android
• iOS
• Android TV
• Apple TV
• Samsung Smart TV
• LG Smart TV
• Vizio Smart TV
• Chromecast
• FireStick
• Roku
• Xfinity TV Box
• Xbox
• PlayStation
• Web Browser
• Nintendo Switch