Hulu is a US-based streaming app that streams full episodes of Hulu originals, kids’ shows, documentaries, and live TV channels. The Hulu app is officially available for Sharp Android TV, Google TV, and Roku TV. On some Sharp TVs, the Hulu app comes pre-installed. Even if the Hulu app is unavailable, visit the built-in app store on your Sharp TV and add it. Upon installation, you should activate the app by providing Hulu account credentials to watch its content. This article explains how to install and activate the Hulu app on Sharp TVs.
How to Get Hulu on Sharp Google TV/Android TV
1. For Android TV, go to the home page, click the Apps icon, and launch the Play Store. For Google TV, tap the Search option directly from the home screen.
2. Type Hulu in the search text box and search for the app.
3. From the results, choose Hulu and click the Install button to install the app on your Sharp TV.
How to Download Hulu on Sharp Roku TV
1. Scroll down the home screen menu on Sharp Roku TV and click Streaming Channels.
2. In the following section, click Search Channels.
3. Using the on-screen keypad, type Hulu and search for it.
4. Select Hulu in the shown results and tap Add Channel to download the app.
5. Once installed, click OK from the prompt that you see on the screen.
Note: If your Sharp Aquos TV has VEWD App Store or AppsNow as a default app store, don’t worry. Simply launch the app store, search for Hulu, and download it.
How to Activate Hulu on Sharp TV
If you are new to Hulu, you should subscribe to one of the plans to access the app. Visit this website to sign up for a new account and activate your plan. Fortunately, it offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers to test their services. You can use this opportunity to watch Hulu’s video-on-demand library for free and cancel the free trial before it ends.
Note: You will get only a 3-day free trial if you subscribe to a Hulu + Live TV plan.
1. Launch the Hulu app on your TV and tap the Sign in button.
2. Note the activation code that is displayed on your TV screen.
3. Open the browser on your smartphone or PC and go to Hulu’s official activation website.
4. Log in to your account and then enter the noted activation code in the respective code box.
5. Now, tap the Activate button below after entering the code.
6. Re-login to the app to complete the activation process. You can now see the Hulu app interface on your Sharp TV. The app consists of many tabs like Live, My Stuff, TV, Movies, Sports, and Hubs. Choose your desired category and stream the Hulu content on a big screen.
Can’t Add Hulu on Sharp TV – What Else to Do?
Alternatively, you can stream Hulu on Sharp TV using Chromecast and AirPlay protocols. As a standard requirement, connect your Sharp TV to WiFi, which must be identical to your smartphone. To stream using an Apple device, enable AirPlay on your Sharp TV.
Get the Hulu app on your Android or iPhone from the Play Store or App Store. Run Hulu and log in to your account. Then, play any content and hit the Cast or AirPlay button at the top of the screen of the Hulu app. Choose your Sharp TV to begin wireless streaming.
Why is Hulu the Best Live TV Streaming App for Sharp TV?
Hulu offers 95+ live TV channels and 80,000 titles of on-demand content. It doesn’t have any contract for subscription plans, making the cancellation process simple. Most TV shows are ready to stream on the Hulu app just a day or two after they air on TV.
When purchasing its bundle plan, you will have the advantage of streaming Disney+ and ESPN+ together in one place. Since the app offers unlimited cloud DVR, you can record desired TV shows on your Sharp TV and watch them at your convenience.
FAQ
Try updating the app, checking the subscription status, and restarting the Sharp TV. If none of the techniques work, you can contact Hulu customer support.
The Hulu app cache files may be corrupted due to a large number of temporary files. To fix the issue, delete the Sharp TV cache.
