If you have a big family, you may be wondering how many screens Hulu allows you to use at the same time. A basic Hulu subscription lets you stream on two different screens simultaneously. However, if you add Unlimited Screens to your TV subscription for an additional $9.99 per month, you can stream on an unlimited number of devices connected to your Home network. Plus, while you’re away from home, you can stream on up to three different mobile devices.
Most networks support Hulu’s Unlimited Screens add-on. However, four networks — STARZ, SHOWTIME, Cinemax and Max — only support streaming from up to five screens, three of which can be out-of-the-home mobile devices. Going over the limit will prompt an error message about the number of streams.
Only one household at a time can use Hulu Live TV. That’s because all devices have to connect to the same Home network, which you designate within a month of signing up for Hulu Live TV, to stream at the same time. If one of your devices is connected to a different network, you might get an error message when trying to stream.
You can only set one place as your Hulu Live TV location. However, you can access your Live TV account from anywhere.
Hulu allows you to stream on multiple screens while traveling within the U.S. However, you have to check in on your Home network every 30 days to ensure you stay connected. Otherwise, Hulu will not allow your device to stream while you’re away.
The cheapest Hulu plan is $7.99 a month with ads or $14.99 a month without them. However, students can get Hulu with ads for only $1.99 a month. You can also get a discount by paying a lump sum of $79.99 for the year, which shaves off almost $16 from the price if you paid monthly.
Hulu’s Live TV Only plan costs $68.99 a month. It only includes live content, so users can’t access the Hulu streaming library. Hulu also offers two Live TV bundles that both include Disney+ and ESPN+. The ad-free version is $82.99 a month, while the plan with ads is $69.99 monthly.
To watch Hulu on an unlimited number of screens, get the Unlimited Screens Add-on for $9.99 a month. The Español Add-on gives you access to a number of Spanish shows for $4.99 a month.
A single Hulu account can support up to six profiles. You create the first profile when you establish your account. After that, you can add up to five more.
Having separate profiles for different users allows you all to get personalized recommendations, such as which shows and movies you might want to watch based on your viewing history. You can also change the settings for each profile. For example, parents can create kids’ profiles to set up parental controls that only allow age-appropriate content. You can also turn on PIN protection so kids can’t access their parents’ profiles.
It’s important to note that although Hulu only allows six profiles, you can have several people share a profile. It can even be an easier way to organize your account. For example, you can have one profile for kids and one for adults, and have people share the profiles that way.
To delete a profile on Hulu — which is a permanent action — go to the Hulu website on a web browser. Then, follow these steps:
You can also choose to delete all profiles besides your primary one. Here’s how:
Doing this clears all the profiles, along with their watch history, settings and individual preferences, from your account. It will keep the main profile intact.
You can create a new Hulu profile on your account by going to the Hulu website on a web browser. Then, simply follow these steps:
Although the basic Hulu plan only allows you to watch on two screens at one time, you can use as many supported devices as you like to stream Hulu. For example, you can log in on your desktop computer, laptop and mobile phone to watch Hulu at different times. You can switch between these devices whenever you like.
You can stay logged into your Hulu account on as many devices as you like — Hulu doesn’t limit you in that regard. However, if you are using multiple devices to watch Hulu, it’s a good idea to log out after each session.
Staying logged in on multiple devices makes you more vulnerable to cyberattacks. You should also log out of your Hulu account when you’re done watching if you’re using a public network, such as a library computer.
Overall, Hulu is a great streaming service for families and large households. If you get the Unlimited Screens Add-on, you can steam on as many screens as you want as long as they’re all connected to your Home network. While you’re away from home, the add-on lets you watch Hulu on up to three screens. It’s a fairly inexpensive feature that can be very useful if multiple people want to share an account.
