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The most common causes for Hulu not working include internet connectivity issues, software problems, and Hulu service outages. The first thing to do is double-check that your internet is working and that you\u2019re reaching the recommended speeds for streaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Head to a speed-check website such as Ookla<\/a>. Select Go<\/strong> and wait to see your internet speed. Hulu recommends a minimum of 3 Mbps download speed for standard definition up to 16 Mbps for ultra-high definition. <\/p>\n\n\n If you\u2019re having internet problems, there are a few things you can do to improve your connection depending on your device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The next thing to do is check whether Hulu itself is down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To check, you can head to a website like Down Detector<\/a> or Is It Down Right Now<\/a>. These websites rely on user reports to indicate problems with many services, including Hulu. If several people have experienced recent issues, it\u2019s likely that the Hulu service itself is at fault. <\/p>\n\n\n Alternatively, you can head straight to the Hulu Twitter account<\/a> and see if they\u2019ve reported any issues or outages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To isolate the issue, you can try to stream Hulu on a different device. If another device can stream from Hulu with no issues, then it\u2019s likely that the original device is glitching. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If Hulu isn\u2019t down, and your internet is fine, the problem likely lies with your app. Restarting the app can sometimes fix residual bugs, so start by trying this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you can\u2019t close the app directly (such as on a smart TV), head to the next section. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Restarting the device you use to stream is the next thing to try. Restarting helps to clear temporary files and can fix many frustrating bugs. Power the device off for 30 seconds and then turn it back on again. <\/p>\n\n\n If you\u2019re streaming via the Hulu app, the next step is to check whether it\u2019s fully up-to-date. This will depend on the device that you\u2019re using. If the app requires it, you will see an option to update. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Further, locally stored data may become corrupt over time and prevent the app from functioning properly. In this case, you can attempt to reinstall the Hulu app completely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Issues can arise if your device isn\u2019t fully updated. These usually occur after the Hulu app is updated and is no longer compatible with the older version of your device. To fix this, simply update your device to the latest version. <\/p>\n\n\n Most problems with Hulu can be fixed with the solutions above. However, specific Hulu error codes can help narrow down what the issue is and how to fix it. Most commonly, you will encounter Hulu error codes 3, 5, 16, 400, 500, 5003, the Hulu Protected Content Error, and HDCP Errors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Error codes 3 and 5 arise when Hulu is unable to load a video, and they\u2019re usually caused by internet connection issues. Check your internet connection and ensure that your app and device are fully updated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This error is most commonly associated with the Hulu website. All you can do to fix error code 500 is refresh the page (or restart the app if it occurs there). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Error code 400 is likely caused by issues with your account information, or issues with your internet connection. To fix this error, double-check your internet connection first. If it\u2019s fine, reinstall the Hulu app and the error should be fixed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n If not, you may need to remove your account from the device, then add it back again. To do this: <\/p>\n\n\n\n The error code 16 refers to an invalid region error. This means that either you\u2019re trying to access a video that isn\u2019t available in your region, or Hulu incorrectly thinks that you\u2019re using a virtual private network (VPN)<\/a> or proxy to access their service. If you do use a VPN or proxy service, try turning it off to see if the error code persists. <\/p>\n\n\n If that doesn\u2019t work, try connecting to a different Wi-Fi network or using your cellular data. If this fixes the problem, it\u2019s likely that your original connection uses a transparent proxy. You can turn this off via your router settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This code refers to a playback error and indicates that the problem lies with your device or app. Try updating your app and device, or reinstalling the app entirely. Some users report having to factory reset their phones when encountering this error code. <\/p>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n2. Is Hulu Down?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n3. Reset Your Hulu App<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Restart Your Device<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n5. Update or Reinstall the App<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
6. Update Your Device<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n7. Hulu Error Codes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hulu Error Code 3 and 5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hulu Error Code 500<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hulu Error Code 400<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Hulu Error Code 16<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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