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How to Watch Hulu on LG Smart TV in 2024

Last updated: December 7, 2021

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Hulu is one of the most popular streaming services in the world, used by over 43 million subscribers in the USA alone! If you are a regular Hulu user, you are going to want to make sure you can access this platform on any and all of your TVs and devices, right?

So, are you wondering if it’s possible to watch Hulu on an LG TV?

If the answer to this question is “yes,” then you are in good company!

If you are wondering how to watch Hulu on your LG Smart TV in 2024 from anywhere in the world, keep on reading! We are going to reveal simple steps that will help you figure out how to watch Hulu on LG TVs, even if you are outside the United States.

In a Hurry? Here’s How to Get Hulu on LG Smart TV in 2021

How to Install Hulu on Your LG TV

If you aren’t able to find the Hulu app pre-installed on your LG TV, follow these steps to install Hulu on LG TV:

  1. Click the Home button on the LG TV remote.
  2. From the Menu, click More Apps.
  3. Navigate to the LG Content Store.
  4. Find the Hulu app.
  5. Install the Hulu app on LG TV, and watch Hulu!

Note: Some LG TVs may not be supported. In this case, you won’t see Hulu as an option when you search for it for the purpose of installation. Also, be aware that each brand is different so if you want to watch Hulu on a Samsung Smart TV, make sure to read our guide on that.

How to Watch Hulu on Your LG TV Abroad (Outside the US)

You may have already noticed that Hulu is not accessible from outside of the US. If you try to watch Hulu from the UK or any other country in the world, all you will see is this annoying error message:

Hulu streaming error

If you are trying to access Hulu from New Zealand, Canada, or anywhere outside the US, you can do this by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to spoof your location. Check out these steps to use a VPN to access Hulu on any LG Smart TVs from outside your region:

  1. Choose a reputable VPN, such as ExpressVPN.
  2. Install the VPN app on your device.
  3. Log in to your VPN and go to your DNS settings.
  4. Choose to Register [your] IP Address and choose to enable the option to Automatically Register [your] IP address.
  5. Take note of the IP address for MediaStreamer DNS on your Setup screen.
  6. Register your hostname in order to set MediaStreamer up on LG TV.

How to Configure LG TV 

To configure your LG TV:

  1. On the LG TV remote, push Settings.
  2. Choose Advanced > Network.
  3. Choose Wifi > Edit.
  4. Uncheck the option to Set Automatically.
  5. Type in the IP from MediaStreamer in the field for DNS.
  6. Choose Connect and then restart your LG TV.
  7. Install Hulu from LG Content Store.
  8. Log in and enjoy streaming the best Hulu TV and movies on LG TV.

Hulu LG TV Compatible Devices

On new LG TV options, you will find the Hulu app preinstalled.

Here are the LG TV models that have the Hulu app preinstalled already:

☑️ LG Smart TVs with webOS 3.5 higher.
☑️ Select devices with webOS 3.0 or higher, not including B6, UH6350, and UH6330 models, UH61 series LG TVs, UH77, UH76, and UH61 models.
☑️ LG TVs powered by Roku. (Roku TV LF5700 series, from the streaming channels section)

Hulu LG TV Pricing Packages 

Here are the different Hulu subscription packages available:

☑️ Monthly Basic Plan: $5.99/month USD
☑️ Annual Basic Plan: $59.99/year USD
☑️ Ad-Free Hulu: $11.99/month USD
☑️ Hulu+live TV: $64.99/month USD
☑️ Ad-free Hulu+Live TV: $70.99/month USD

Hulu Device Compatibility 

Hulu can be accessed on these devices:

  1. Watch on Samsung TV
  2. Watch on Apple TV (Watch Hulu with Apple TV 4th Gen. or newer)
  3. Watch with Chromecast
  4. Watch on LG TV (with webOS 3.5 or higher, select devices with webOS 3.0, and more)
  5. Watch with iOS devices (iPhone/iPad)
  6. Watch with Roku
  7. Watch with Nintendo Switch
  8. Watch on Fire TV Stick and Fire TV
  9. Watch with PlayStation
  10. Watch on Android-run devices
  11. Watch with PC and Mac apps/browsers

FAQs

Can I get Hulu on LG TV?
Yup. You will be able to access Hulu on LG TV if you follow the simple steps in this guide.
Why can't I find the Hulu app on my LG TV?
If you are not able to find the Hulu app on your home screen by searching for it, try using the LG Content Store.

To do this, push the Home button on your LG TV remote, choose More Apps, and then choose the LG Store > Premium options. Find Hulu and click to install the app.

Is Hulu no longer supported on LG Smart TV?
Hulu is only supported on select LG TV models, so you should check out the list of these Smart TVs that do, in fact, support Hulu.

Smart TV (LG) options that support Hulu are:

☑️ LG TV options powered by Roku TV (LF5700 series).
☑️ TVs with webOS 3.5 or above
☑️ or with webOS 3.0 and above (other than UH77, UH76, and UH61 series LG TVs with webOS 3.0 or above, as well as B6, UH6350, and UH6330 models.

Is Hulu 4K on LG Smart TV (LG)?
Not too long ago, support for Hulu 4K was added to LG 2017, LG 2018, LG 2020 ultra high definition (UHD) TVs, as well as for Vizio SmartCast TVs.

Conclusion

So, whether you opt for one of Hulu’s live TV plans or its more basic plans, getting the app for Hulu on LG TV is pretty simple. If you find that Hulu isn’t pre-installed on your personal LG TV, you can install it manually if you follow the simple steps that we’ve outlined in our guide.

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