Hulu Not Working? Here's What to Do to Troubleshoot Hulu

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Hulu not working? Here’s how to fix Hulu errors

Are you watching an original Hulu series or your favorite replays, and just as you’re about to reach the best part, everything stops. This is one of the most terrible things that can happen to you while you’re looking at something, and while we don’t want this to the worst of our enemies, we all run into Hulu’s problems at one time or another. Buffering, low video quality, video freezing, connection errors, and bypass are common Hulu issues, and all can have a variety of causes.


Here’s how to fix Hulu not working problem so you can quickly get back to your program, no matter what device you’re using. Having trouble transmitting to Hulu? And just when you need your on-demand content to work so you don’t go crazy at home or wait in line. Let us help you as we answer most of your questions about Hulu’s annoying error messages. Before we dive into all of Hulu’s common error codes, we need to cover the troubleshooting steps. Because how many times have you called technical support just to be asked if you tried to troubleshoot your app or turned off your device?

Solve Hulu doesn’t work in video problems Whether it’s because of problems with buffering or not being able to access the Hulu website, there are several issues you may encounter with the video. Here are some specific video issues you may have and how to solve them.

Buffering and playback issues 

Close the Hulu app. You can also force the app to close on certain smart devices.


Turn your device off and on. You can also turn your modem and router off and on, but that’s not always necessary.

Verify and improve your connection. Hulu recommends speedof.me for speed testing. You can also contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) if your speeds are too slow.

Verify application and system updates. Make sure you have the latest version of Hulu and the latest version of the operating system for your device.

Clear cache and data. Lack of space may be causing some problems, so delete temporary files.

Uninstall and reinstall Hulu. As a last resort, remove Hulu from your device and download it again.

Transmission issues in Hulu.com 

Verify the system requirements. Your computer must be running Mac OS X 10.9 or higher, Windows 10, or Chrome OS. Your browser must be Safari 11 or higher, Firefox 65 or higher, Chrome 69 or higher, or Microsoft Edge on Windows 10. Also, be sure to enable HTML5.

Verify and improve your connection. Turn your device off and on.

Clears the browser cache. Browsers create temporary files that you can delete from time to time.


Use a private or incognito window. These windows do not store cookies or cached files. In addition, you may have an extension that is causing some problems.

Enable JavaScript and cookies. Hulu recommends enabling JavaScript and cookies for “optimal functionality”.

Use a different browser. You may need to use a different browser to stream on the Hulu website.

Quick fixes for Hulu problems Buffering and playback issues 

Close the Hulu app. You can also force the app to close on certain smart devices.

Turn your device off and on. You can also turn your modem and router off and on, but that’s not always necessary.

Verify and improve your connection. Hulu recommends speedof.me for speed testing. You can also contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) if your speeds are too slow.

Verify application and system updates. Make sure you have the latest version of Hulu and the latest version of the operating system for your device.

Clear cache and data. Lack of space may be causing some problems, so delete temporary files.


Uninstall and reinstall Hulu. As a last resort, remove Hulu from your device and download it again.

Transmission issues in Hulu.com 

Verify the system requirements. Your computer must be running Mac OS X 10.9 or higher, Windows 10 or Chrome OS. Your browser must be Safari 11 or higher, Firefox 65 or higher, Chrome 69 or higher, or Microsoft Edge on Windows 10. Also, be sure to enable HTML5.

Verify and improve your connection. Turn your device off and on.

Clears the browser cache. Browsers create temporary files that you can delete from time to time.

Use a private or incognito window. These windows do not store cookies or cached files. In addition, you may have an extension that is causing some problems.

Enable JavaScript and cookies. Hulu recommends enabling JavaScript and cookies for “optimal functionality”.

Use a different browser. You may need to use a different browser to stream on the Hulu website.


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