Device pairing guide

Get your screen talking to your account in one code.

Every Hulu-ready device shows a short activation code. Enter it at hulu.com/activate and the two are linked for good. Pick your device below to see the exact steps.

Pairing with Hulu
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Choose your device

Steps take about two minutes. Your device and your browser need to be on the same Hulu account.

01

Install the app

From the Roku home screen, open the Channel Store, search "Hulu," and add it.

02

Open Hulu on the Roku

Launch the app. It displays a one-time activation code on screen.

e.g. A1B2C3
03

Go to hulu.com/activate

On your phone or computer, open a browser and visit the activation page.

04

Sign in and enter the code

Log in to your Hulu account, type the code, and confirm. Your Roku switches to your home screen automatically.

01

Open your TV's app store

Works the same way on Samsung, LG, Vizio, and Android TV.

02

Download and launch Hulu

The app shows a short code once it loads.

03

Visit the activation page

Go to hulu.com/activate on a second device.

04

Enter the code and confirm

Sign in, type the code shown on your TV, and the pairing completes instantly.

01

Search the Microsoft Store

Find "Hulu" and install it on your Xbox.

02

Launch the app

Your Xbox displays a unique activation code.

03

Go to hulu.com/activate

Open the page in any browser, on any device.

04

Sign in and link it

Enter the code, confirm, and your Xbox is ready to stream.

01

Open the PlayStation Store

Search "Hulu" and download the app to your PS4 or PS5.

02

Launch Hulu

An activation code appears on your screen.

03

Visit hulu.com/activate

Use your phone or computer's browser.

04

Sign in and enter the code

Confirm, and your console pairs with your account.

01

Find Hulu in the Fire TV store

Search, then select "Get" to install.

02

Open the app

A short activation code appears on screen.

03

Go to hulu.com/activate

Open the page on another device.

04

Sign in and confirm

Enter the code — your Fire TV is now activated.

01

Install the Hulu app

Download it from the App Store or Google Play.

02

Sign in directly

Most phones and tablets log in with your account — no code needed.

03

If a code appears

Some tablets show one. Visit hulu.com/activate on a browser to enter it.

Common questions

Codes are time-limited. Reopen the Hulu app on your device to generate a fresh one, then try again.
Yes. Repeat the same steps on each device — every one gets its own activation code.
No. One Hulu account can be signed in across your supported devices.
Double-check for mixed-up characters like 0/O or 1/I, and make sure you're signed in to the right account.