Last Updated on 4 months by Amelia Johansson
If you came to this website for a solution to Hulu Not Working on Firestick then you came to the right place. In today’s guide, I am going to share with you some 100% working fixes that can solve this problem in no time.
A few days ago I was using Hulu peacefully and suddenly it stopped and I can’t see anything there. Then I try to figure out what happens and start searching for the solution. It took me some hours and then finally I overcome this problem and then my app starts working again.
To solve this issue I would recommend you to stay with this article till the end otherwise you may not be able to fix this. Before we move to the solution guide we have to first learn why this error occurs and what are the causes of it.
Why Hulu Not Working
Hulu is a famous streaming video platform that provides TV Shows, Manga, Anime, Movies and Web-Series. This is the same just like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Crackle, Disney+ and so on. It works perfectly fine on Firestick but some people encounter Hulu Not working issues.
There are several reasons why you face this problem so now I am going to tell you some major and most common reasons. You can check out the below list and then easily figure out the solution on your own.
Internet Issue: The first and the most common reason why you see this error is because of having a slow internet connection. It is because the apps like this require to have fast internet in the case of streaming Movies, TV Shows or other content.
Hulu Down: Sometimes due to the technical issues with the app you may still see this error. As because sometimes servers can’t handle a lot of traffic and they crash. Or else because the app encounters a bug that is lead to not working issue.
Outdated App: Another reason why Hulu does not work is because of not updated this app for quite a long. With the new version, they add some new features or remove old ones. Sometimes you may still use the old version but after this, they may discontinue the app and you end up not working problem.
Fix Hulu Not Working on Firestick
After knowing the common issues you will surely understand why you should do it. In this way, you are now ready to go with the solutions. Perhaps it doesn’t mean that every method will work for you as people face different problems hence the solution is also different.
Don’t forget to follow every method if one isn’t working then the second will surely gonna work:
Fix Internet Connection
The first and very basic method is to try fixing your internet connection, just close the Hulu and then open any other application. Now check if that app is working or not if that app is working that means the issue isn’t with the internet.
Perhaps if another application isn’t working as well then without any doubt the WiFi isn’t working. Try to restart your router and then connect again. If the problem isn’t solved then you should try to connect with another WiFi.
You can change the WiFi connection by going to:
- From the above menu open Settings.
- Now select the Networks.
- After this find the WiFi name from the list or click See All Networks.
- Select that network and type the password of that WiFi and connect with it.
- Just go back to the Home Screen and launch Hulu again.
This will surely fix your problem although if you can’t find any luck with it then you should check out the next guide below.
Update Hulu
If the WiFi is working fine and still you are having an issue with the app then there could be a reason that your app isn’t updated yet. In case you don’t know how to update the app then simply follow the steps that are given below.
1. From Home Screen hover to the above menu and then click on the Search icon.
2. Now type Hulu name using the keyboard and open the first result.
3. At this time click on the Update button.
4. You just need to wait for a while until the app downloads and once the download is completed just select Open to launch.
Alternatively, you can update Hulu by going to Your Apps & Channels and then selecting See All. Now hover down and then highlight Hulu from the list. After this press the menu button on the remote and then select the Update button located near Info.
At this time launch the app and you will see it start working again. You will be then able to watch your favourite TV Shows, Anime, Web-series and other content instantly.
Restart Firestick
After you follow both methods above and find no luck at all then you should try to restart your device. It is because when a user continuously uses Fire TV Stick it overheats. Even though because of overheating you may see the app crashing, buffering and some other problems.
In this way restarting your device could be helpful, just follow the below steps to restart Firestick:
From the Home, Screen goes to the above menu and then select Settings or Press and hold the home button for 10 seconds and in the next screen click Settings.
Now just move forward and then open the My FireTV section.
At this time scroll down and then click on Restart.
After this, you will be asked for confirmation so select Restart again.
Now the device will turn off and when it turns on again you will feel it became smooth and works better than before. After this try to launch Hulu again and see if the problem is still there or not, if it is working then you are good to go otherwise just head to the final solution below.
How To Clear Hulu Cache on Firestick
If the above methods aren’t helpful at all then the only solution left is to Clear Hulu Cache and Data. By doing this your app will be restored to the Factory Settings and delete all offline saved files and remove the account as well.
Many people have claimed that it works for them however I also used this for myself. To perform a clear cache just check out the below steps.
First, you need to go to Settings from the above menu or by holding the Home button for a few seconds.
At this time go to the Applications section and open it.
From here just click on Manage Installed Applications.
Click Show and then select All Applications.
Now just scroll down and find the Hulu app icon and select it.
At this time you will see various options there so now click Clear Cache.
After clicking on the clear cache now just select Clear Data.
On the next screen again click the Clear Data option.
Now the data and the caches of Hulu have been cleared and you can just launch the app again. Try to log in with your account and then see if you can watch your content. It will definitely solve the problem because it is also recommended by the Hulu community itself.
Hulu App Not Found on Firestick
If you are having an issue that you can’t find the Hulu app on Firestick then without any doubt it is restricted in your country. No matter if you are using it on your phone but still Amazon restricted many apps to some local countries.
But don’t worry as we can still download and use such applications on our device. To do this you just need to use a VPN service that changes your location. Don’t go with any local VPN as they are not worthy so make sure to buy ExpressVPN as it is compatible with the Fire TV Stick and several other devices.
It can be used to watch Geo-Restricted content and helps to download some blocked apps as well. You can read the complete review by following this guide: Best and Cheapest VPNs For FireStick Review:
Ok, so after purchasing ExpressVPN now just follow the below steps:
- Open ExpressVPN on your device and then connect your device to the USA server.
- Now minimize the VPN and then go to the Search menu.
- At this time type Hulu name in the search box and hit enter.
- You will then see the Hulu icon appears there just click on it.
- From the next screen click on Download, You own it button.
- At this time you have to wait for a while until the app downloads and once it did just click Open to launch it.
How To Install VPN on Firestick
Now you can simply disconnect from the VPN and use it as a normal application. Just sign in with your account and start streaming your favourite content.
Conclusion
This is the easiest guide for everyone who is facing Hulu not working on Firestick. Make sure to follow every method given in this guide as sometimes if one doesn’t work then the second will probably gonna help. Other than this if you can’t find the Hulu app on Fire TV Stick then you can check out the solution above.
If you solved this problem then please don’t forget to let us know in the comment section. It will help others to learn that this guide is helpful. Although if you know any other solution then feel free to write it down below I will add it here if I find it worthy.