Hulu is a popular streaming app that offers award-winning classics, blockbuster movies, and exclusive originals. This app requires a subscription to stream its content. The Sharp TV users can install the Hulu app directly from their TV’s app store. In addition to the direct installation method, you can also cast or AirPlay Hulu content on your Sharp Smart TV from an Android Phone or iPhone.
Hulu – Plans and Pricing
As mentioned earlier, Hulu is a premium streaming app, and you need to subscribe to any of its plans to stream its content on your Sharp TV. Visit the official website of Hulu and purchase any of their plans.
- Hulu (with ads): $9.99 per month/$99.99 per year. If you are an eligible student, you can get this plan for $1.99 per month.
- Hulu (No ads) – $18.99 per month
- Hulu (with ads) + Live TV – $82.99 per month.
There are also additional plans based on the bundle and partner add-ons. You can view all the subscription plans by visiting its website.
How to Download Hulu on Sharp Smart TV
1. Turn On and connect your Sharp TV to a WiFi.
2. Next, go to the Home Screen of your Sharp TV and access your TV’s app store using the below steps.
- Click the Apps icon and launch the Google Play Store on your Sharp Android TV.
- Tap the Apps menu from the home screen of your Sharp Google TV.
- On your Sharp Roku TV, tap Streaming Channels and select Search Channels.
- From your Sharp Aquos TV home screen, tap the VEWD App Store or AppsNow.
3. Next, search for the Hulu app and select the app from the search results.
4. Tap Install or +Add Channel to get the Hulu app on your TV. Once installed, activate the app to stream your favorite Hulu content.
Steps to Activate Hulu on Sharp TV
1. Open the Hulu app on your Sharp TV and click the Sign In button.
2. A Hulu Activation Code will appear on your TV. Make sure to note down the code.
3. Then, using your smartphone, scan the QR Code or visit the activation website of Hulu directly on your mobile’s browser.
4. Sign in to the website using your Hulu credentials and enter the Activation Code on the required field. Then, tap Activate Hulu.
5. Now, the Hulu app on your TV will be activated automatically. You can stream all your favorite Hulu movies and live TV channels on your TV.
How to Watch Hulu on Incompatible Sharp TVs
In a few Sharp Aquos TV models, you may not have the Hulu app in the app store. In this case, you can cast or AirPlay Hulu from your smartphone to the Sharp TV. You can also use this cast or AirPlay method for other Sharp TV OS models as well.
1. First, connect your smartphone and your Sharp TV to the same WiFi connection.
2. Install the Hulu app on your smartphone from the Play Store or App Store.
3. Sign in to the Hulu app on your smartphone and start playing any content.
4. Tap the Cast icon on the playback screen of your Sharp Android TV. If you use an iPhone, tap the AirPlay icon at the top.
5. Then, select your Sharp TV from the list and enter the code if it prompts. Now, the content will be shown on your TV.
FAQ
The app may not work on your Sharp TV due to network issues, outdated app version, excessive cache files, and outdated Sharp TV firmware. You can solve this by fixing the internet connection, updating the Hulu app, clearing the cache files, and updating the Sharp TV firmware.
