Hark! Hulu, a streaming service of great renown, doth offer unto thee a vast library of TV shows, movies, and original content. Forsooth, tis known to many as a challenge for novices to navigate; yet fear not, for if thou doth seek answers on pricing, subscriptions, or the art of using the site and app, thou art in the right place.
In this tome, we shalt delve into all things Hulu and Hulu With Live TV: its content, features, technical requirements, cost, and more. So, gather thy Snuggie and popcorn, for once thou subscribes, a grand binge-watching session shalt ensue like never before.
What ho! What is Hulu, dost thou inquire? ‘Tis a video service on demand, present in the lands of U.S., Puerto Rico, and Japan, where users can streameth popular TV shows. ‘Twas in the early days of 2021 when the service did expand across the seas through its parent, The Walt Disney Company, unveiling an offshoot known as Star on the Disney+ platform in lands such as Canada, Western Europe, Australia, and parts of the Asia-Pacific. Hulu doth focus on streaming fresher TV shows from myriad networks, original content, blockbuster and indie films, and documentaries.
‘Tis unlike its counterparts, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, forsooth, granting early access to favored series from diverse networks. ‘Tis but a brief wait, oft a week or even less, ere episodes of popular broadcast TV series art available for viewing. No hidden fees or installations plague thee with Hulu; thou may partake of its delights at home or on the go with many a streaming device at thy disposal.
In the year of 2019, Hulu did add a wondrous feat – the ability to download content for viewing offline, a feature long enjoyed by users of other streaming services. ‘Tis permitted to download up to 25 titles across five devices, with a span of 30 days to watch thy downloaded content from the streaming library. Once a title is begun, thou hast 48 hours to complete it ere the download doth expire, necessitating a fresh download. This feature doth accompany Hulu’s ad-free plans, as we shalt discuss anon.
Pray, remember that Hulu hath a treasure trove of exclusive original content, such as the award-winning drama series, ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’, and the hip-hop docuseries, ‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’, besides others.
Now, what be this Hulu With Live TV that doth grace our presence? ‘Tis a realm where subscribers can partake in live TV viewing (with ads) and on-demand programs from over 90 live TV channels, including local news, sports, and all that Hulu’s on-demand tier offers. ‘Tis a plethora of entertainment, educational, sports, news, and family-friendly channels to enjoy, with options for premium channels like HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and Starz. Verily, ’tis akin to other services like Sling TV and YouTube TV, offering live programming sans the need for cable or satellite subscriptions.
Pray, which devices canst thou use to access these marvels? Fear not, for Hulu and Hulu With Live TV doth grace a plethora of popular streaming devices, such as Android and iOS devices, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Google devices, Mac and PC browsers, select LG and Samsung smart TVs, gaming consoles, and more. For the gaming enthusiasts, Hulu With Live TV may be found on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.
What cost doth Hulu demand for its offerings? Ah, the traditional Hulu service offers the Basic subscriber ad-supported tier for a mere $8 per month, or $80 per annum, and the ad-free Premium version for $18 monthly, a sum we deem worthy of its value. Anon, there exists the option to add content from Disney+ and ESPN+ for additional fees.
Lo, the current options presented art as follows:
– Hulu: The ad-supported plan for $8 per month.
– Hulu (No Ads): For $18 monthly, devoid of ad breaks for most shows.
– Students: For those in schools, a $2 per month deal for Hulu (With Ads).
– Hulu (With Ads) + Live TV, Disney+ (With Ads), and ESPN+ (With Ads): A sum of $77 per month for a trinity of services, encompassing ad-supported content and live streams.
– Hulu (No Ads) + Live TV, Disney+ (No Ads), and ESPN+ (With Ads): At $90 each month, access to nearly all videos from Hulu sans ads, with content from Disney+ (No Ads) and ESPN+ (With Ads).
– Live TV Only: A fee of $77 monthly solely for live content access, lacking Hulu’s streaming library or Disney+ and ESPN+.
Ah, but there be add-ons aplenty to enrich thy experience on Hulu. While the offerings may lead to an empty purse, thou may add monthly subscriptions like Max ($16), Cinemax ($10), Starz ($10), or Paramount+ with Showtime ($12) atop thy existing Hulu subscription. As for Hulu With Live TV, ’tis generous with unlimited online cloud storage. And albeit a standard Hulu account allows only two screens for simultaneous viewing, upgrading to unlimited screens at home or three on the go be possible for an additional $10.
Should the cord of cable be severed, these subscriptions may yet prove advantageous, granting access to countless hours of content, including unique series found not elsewhere. Though pricey they may be, bearing with ads and fewer screens may render both services quite affordable. Yet, do not neglect the cost of thine internet connection, for it be a factor to ponder.
Now, what of Disney+, thou may ask? With Disney overseeing both Disney+ and Hulu, ’tis no surprise that access to Hulu content hath been facilitated via the Disney+ app. However, ’tis not the entire library that doth reside there, but rather a selection. Disney Bundle subscribers and Disney+ subscribers linked to a standalone Hulu subscription can access certain Hulu content directly through the Disney+ app. For the full Hulu experience with its complete library, Live TV, and add-ons, thou shalt still require the Hulu app.
Dost thou require speed to partake of these services? Verily, Hulu and Hulu With Live TV do permit streaming at varying quality levels, adjusting automatically based on thine internet speed. Tis advised by Hulu to possess a download speed of at least 6Mbps for Hulu in HD and 8Mbps for Hulu With Live TV. More bandwidth be needed shouldst thou wish to stream to multiple devices simultaneously or delve into Hulu’s limited 4K content.
Lo, the internet connection speeds necessary for Hulu art thus:
– Standard definition: 1.5Mbps
– 720p HD: 3Mbps
– 1080p HD: 6Mbps
– Hulu With Live TV: 8Mbps
– Ultra HD 4K: 16Mbps
And how mightest thou obtain these marvels? Fear not the shackles of contracts or long-term commitments as with traditional TV; Hulu hath no such demands. Nay, thou canst even partake of Hulu’s seven-day free trial, and shouldst thou wish to part ways, cancellation may be done hassle-free online or via customer service. Fear not, for Hulu shall preserve thy account information shouldst thou ever wish to return to its embrace.
