Can I Watch Hulu On My Laptop When I Travel?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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You'll be able to stream Hulu on your mobile devices while you are traveling within the U.S.

— just make sure you check in at Home before you leave.

Why can't I watch Hulu away from home?


You must “check in” mobile devices every 30 days by connecting them to a network in your home location

. Hulu will block on your mobile device if you fail to check it in. You can change your home location up to four times within any 12-month period.

Can I watch Hulu anywhere on my laptop?

The experience available at

Hulu.com

and through the web apps on your supported Mac and PC computer is packed full of the latest Hulu features and services — fully optimized for streaming online. To check it out for yourself, point your browser to www.hulu.com and log in.

How do I watch Hulu on my computer without WIFI?

To access and watch offline :

Open the Hulu app

.

Tap Downloads on the next prompt to view an A-Z list of your downloaded videos

.

Select any downloaded movie or episode to start watching offline

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Can I watch Hulu live when I travel?


You'll be able to stream Hulu on your mobile devices while you are traveling within the U.S.

— just make sure you check in at Home before you leave. You'll need to do this once every 30 days to avoid any interruptions in service.

How do I watch Hulu while traveling?

Hulu + Live TV

Device restrictions: While traveling,

Hulu allows two at a time (or three with a $15-per-month upgrade), but on mobile devices only

. You cannot watch Hulu's live service on a TV device such as Roku or Amazon Fire TV from outside your house.

How do I trick a location on Hulu?

  1. Subscribe to a premium VPN that uses residential IP addresses in the US. …
  2. Install and download VPN app on your device. …
  3. Now connect to the servers in the USA to trick Hulu's location.
  4. Sign in/sign up to Hulu and gain access to your favorite Hulu streaming content.

Why can I not watch Hulu on my laptop?


Perform a power cycle

: Turn off your computer (and the modem and router, if applicable). Wait a few minutes, then power back up. Clear the browser cache: Clearing cache removes temporary files and helps free up needed space. Steps vary depending on the browser you're using.

How do I watch Hulu on PC?

  1. Go to www.hulu.com in your web browser and log in.
  2. Browse or search for a show or movie that you want to watch, and click on it to start watching it.
  3. Note that if you select to watch a television show, you may have to select a specific episode. …
  4. Here's a look at the Hulu video player.

Can I use Hulu TV anywhere?

Every TV Everywhere App & Website Available on Hulu Live TV

As part of your subscription to Hulu Live TV,

you can access live and on demand shows using the network or channel's TV Everywhere (TVE) app

.

How do I watch Hulu in multiple locations?


Hulu + Live TV is intended for a single household, so it is not meant to be shared across multiple locations

(hulu.tv/HomeNetwork-). If you're subscribed to one of our on-demand plans, you can use your Hulu sub on as many devices as you please within the U.S.

How do I turn on location services for Hulu on Windows 10?

  1. On your PC, click the Windows Start button.
  2. Go to Settings > Privacy > Location.
  3. Scroll down to Choose apps that can use your precise location.
  4. Make sure Edge is selected from the list.

Can you download Hulu on laptop?

To download the Hulu app for Windows 10 on your PC or tablet:

Open the Microsoft Store on your device

.

Search for Hulu

.

Download the app, log in, and start streaming

.

Can you download Hulu shows on laptop?

Currently,

you cannot download your favorite shows and movies to your computer

, a set-top box, or a gaming console. Yes, we're aware that Windows 10 has a Hulu app, but it's excluded from the download club. To watch offline, you'll need a mobile device from Amazon, Android, or Apple.

What equipment is needed for Hulu?

Aside from internet, you'll need a supported device to stream to your TV including

Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Amazon Chromecast

. You can also stream Hulu + Live TV through a game console such as Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Playstation 4. We recommend using a Smart TV to minimize your remote controls.

What happens when you run out of location changes on Hulu?

Changing your Home network

Anytime you use Hulu on a living room device connected to a different network,

you'll get an error message stating you're not at home

. At this point you can choose to update your Home network or watch shows and movies available in Hulu's streaming library.

How does Hulu know I'm using a VPN?

How does Hulu know you're using a VPN?

It monitors and blacklists (bans) IP addresses it associates with VPN services

. For example, if thousands of Hulu users are using the same IP address, there's good reason to think it's a VPN IP address. Also, Hulu uses GeoIP databases to discover the IP addresses of VPN servers.

How do I watch Hulu without location services?

You can do a specific address, or do a zip code like I did. While your here,

make sure you have the option to enable geolocation disabled

. This will prevent Hulu from getting your actual location. Now, you should be able to access Hulu with no restrictions!

Does Hulu work Windows 10?


Hulu's new app works beautifully with Windows 10 features like Cortana and Live Tiles

and features an adaptive, responsive layout. The Hulu app on Windows 10 is the only version of Hulu available today that uses universal voice search through Cortana.

Does Hulu not work on PC?


Your Windows 10 desktop or laptop might not have correctly configured the connection settings when you started it

. As such, restarting Windows 10 might fix the Hulu app. Select to shut down your desktop or laptop from the Start menu, and then unplug it for about a minute or so.

Why can't I watch Hulu on web browser?

Hulu may not work in Chrome due to

an outdated version of Chrome or outdated OS of your system

. Moreover, wrong or outdated configuration of the Chrome browser (like hardware acceleration, hardware media key handling, Widevine Content Decryption Module, etc.) may also cause the error under discussion.

Charlene Dyck
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Charlene Dyck
Charlene is a software developer and technology expert with a degree in computer science. She has worked for major tech companies and has a keen understanding of how computers and electronics work. Sarah is also an advocate for digital privacy and security.