To activate Hulu, open the Hulu app on your device and sign in. A message appears asking you to “Activate this device”.

To activate your Hulu app copy the code and go to hulu.com/activate and enter it in the box provided. Click activate or continue. Once successful, the app should now work on your device.

Activate Hulu On TV

  • Start the Hulu app.
  • Choose Log In on the Welcome screen.
  • Then, choose “Activate on a computer”. 
  • On the next screen, an Activation Code appears.
  • Go to hulu.com/activate and log in if needed.
  • Enter the Hulu activation code that is displayed on your TV screen.
  • The app should then log you in within 30 seconds.
  • Select your Hulu profile from the list and start streaming.

Add Hulu To Roku

  • Add Hulu by clicking the “Add channel” button on your Roku’s channel store.
  • Open the Hulu channel.
  • Choose to activate on your computer.
  • Go to hulu.com/activate. You may need to sign in.
  • It will ask you to enter the device activation code.
  • Enter the respective code to activate Hulu on Roku.
  • Click continue.
  • Once complete, your Hulu channel activates on your Roku and you can watch Hulu on your Roku TV.

Log In Using Email & Password

You can also activate Hulu using your email and password on any device without the need for an activation code.

  • Start the Hulu app.
  • Select Login on the Welcome screen.
  • Choose Log in on this device.
  • Enter your email address and password using the on-screen keyboard, then select login.
  • Select your personal profile from the list and start streaming!
  • Things To Consider

To successfully complete the Hulu activation process:

  • Your device must be connected to an active high-speed internet connection.
  • Verify that your device supports Hulu’s service (see below).
  • You can log in using your email address and password if the above method is too complicated.