How to Fix Hulu Not Working on Firestick?
There could be several reasons for Hulu not working on your Amazon Fire TV Stick, therefore, the solutions could vary. The most common way to fix this problem, however, is by restarting Hulu. Doing a full restart that includes your TV, router, and Firestick has been reported to solve this issue best.
Thanks to Amazon Fire TV Stick, you can turn your TV into a Smart TV, with access to thousands of channels from streaming services like Hulu. In very simple steps, you get to enjoy the Hulu application in a higher resolution and never complain about boredom ever again.
With streaming services, however, experiencing a problem or two now and then is common. Hulu is no exception to this rule. The problems could vary from a simple stall or brief glitch to the service not working entirely.
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Reasons for Hulu Not Working on Amazon Fire TV Stick.
Hulu not working on Firestick is a common problem. It could occur for various reasons. These reasons could include:
1) Poor Internet connection
Although Hulu automatically adjusts your viewing quality to your current internet speed, it does have certain connection requirements for internet connection. These requirements are:1.5Mbps for Standard Definition, 6Mbps for 720p and 1080p HD, 8Mbps for Hulu Live TV, and 16Mbps for Ultra HD 4K. If the least requirement is not met, Hulu may stall.
2) Insufficient space
Sometimes Hulu may stall if the application is running low on space. Space is normally taken up by cache and data, which is information Hulu stores to help improve user experience. The low space may slow down Hulu’s functioning.
3) Outdated Hulu.
Another possible reason is that Hulu may need an update. If outdated, Hulu may not be able to keep up with running on Firestick hence causing it to stall.
Other than this three reasons, the problem could simply be that there are too many devices or background programs running. This could congest your home network, slowing down your internet connection, and causing Hulu to stall. Whatever the reasons, the solution can be found by following a simple process.
How You Can Fix Hulu Not Working on Your Amazon Fire TV Stick
To try solve the issue with Hulu not working on your Firestick, you could follow the following steps:
1) Perform a Complete Restart
Commonly, the issue is that there is a congestion in the home network, causing the app to stall. A complete restart, will end the unnecessary background programs and eliminate the congestion. A complete restart involves the following steps:
Step |
Process |
Restart Hulu app |
Close all programs running on Hulu
Fully exit the app Wait for a few minutes and open the app again |
Restart Firestick and router |
Switch off the TV
Unplug the Firestick Disconnect all devices connected to the router Turn off and unplug the router Wait for a few minutes Plug your Firestick back and switch on your router and TV |
Once everything has been reconnected, check Hulu to see if the problem has been resolved. If not, proceed to the next solution.
2) Switch to a wired connection.
Wireless connections are prone to interference that disrupt the connection. For this reason, switching to wired connection would mean less interruptions, therefore, a faster more reliable internet connection.
Once you switched to a wired connection, check to see if the issue has been resolved. If not, it means internet connection was not the problem and so you can try another solution.
3) Clear Cache data from Hulu
If after restarting and fixing the internet connection the problem is not resolved, it could be that the problem is within the application. Limited space taken up by cache data could be one reason.
To clear cache on Hulu through Firestick; go to Settings>Applications>Manage Installed Applications>Hulu> Select Clear Cache and Clear Data.Once this is done you can restart Hulu to see if the issue has been resolved.
4) Update Hulu
Another problem within Hulu is that Hulu might need an update. To update Hulu; go to Settings>Applications>Manage Installed Applications>Hulu. Under Hulu, there should be an option for Update, that has the instructions on how to update. If the option is not there it means Hulu is up to date.
5) Uninstall and Reinstall Hulu
As a last attempt to fix the issue yourself, you could decide to uninstall and reinstall the app. To uninstall; go to Settings>Applications>Manage Installed Applications>Hulu>Uninstall. Turn off the Firestick for one minute and turn it on again before you reinstall Hulu. To do that; Search Hulu on the search bar>Select Hulu app>Download.
Once the download is complete you can open Hulu and check to see if the problem is solved.
Conclusion
If after following all the aforementioned steps Hulu still is not working, it may be time to contact customer care support to intervene. You could also go on the support forums on Amazon or Hulu to see what other solutions other users tried that might have helped.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) Do I need internet connection to watch Hulu on Firestick?
It is possible to use Hulu on Firestick without an internet connection. However, you would have to first download the content so you can watch it offline.
2) Do I pay a subscription fee for Firestick as well as Hulu?
Once you purchase the Amazon Fire TV Stick, it is free to use. The only subscription you need to pay is for streaming services like Hulu that goes for as low as $5.99/month.
