How to Watch Hoopla on Android TV
You can stream Hoopla on Android TV. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming Hoopla using your Android TV. Learn how to get the most out of your Android TV while using Hoopla.
Hoopla
Hoopla is a free streaming service accessible with your library card. The service features movies and TV shows, along with millions of audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and more. The BingePass feature also allows free access to services like Curiosity Stream, Hellosaurus, and Hallmark Movies Now.
Android TV
Android TV is a streaming device that can be used to watch Live TV Streaming Services and On Demand Streaming Services.
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Can you stream Hoopla on Android TV?
How to Sign Up and Download Hoopla on Android TV
Hoopla is available natively using Android TV. Additionally, you may be able to stream to your Android TV through Google Cast.
Hoopla app on Android TV
- Go to the Home Screen on your Android TV.
- Launch the app store and search for “Hoopla” on your Android TV.
- Select “Download” to install the app.
- You can now stream Hoopla on Android TV.
Google Cast
- Install the Hoopla iPhone/iPad app or Android Phone/Tablet app.
- Make sure your streaming device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Android Phone/Tablet or iPhone/iPad.
- Start playing the content in the Hoopla app and select the Google Cast icon.
- Choose your Android TV and it will start displaying on your streaming device.
How to Sign Up for Hoopla on Other Streaming Devices
If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use Hoopla on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
What features are available on Hoopla?
No Parental Controls
There are no parental controls for Hoopla.
Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Plus, Peacock, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, and STARZ have parental control features.
BingePass Feature
A Hoopla BingePass gives you days of unlimited access to great online content with a single borrow! Some BingePasses allow you to explore directly through a partner’s platform, while others give you access to entire collections of content on Hoopla. It’s a great way to discover new entertainment, try your hand at a new skill, or learn about a new topic.
Once you borrow a BingePass, you can access it immediately. To access the content again, you can find your BingePass through the Borrowed section of My Hoopla. When your borrow period is up, you’re welcome to borrow the same BingePass again.
Hoopla never shares any of your personal information with BingePass partners. They simply know you came from Hoopla.
Currently you can access BingePass on the web, android, iOS, and Android. BingePass is not available on set top boxes, (Roku, Fire TV/Stick or Apple TV).
Hoopla provides BingePass for Curiosity Stream, Hellosaurus, KidzVidz, and the Great Courses Video Library Collection.
TV Shows
Hoopla has a fair number of titles from BBC and Acorn TV like “Recipes for Love and Murder, “The Brokenwood Mysteries,” “Darby and Joan,” and “My Life is Murder.”
Available comedies include “Inside Amy Schumer,” “3rd Rock From the Sun,” and “Hot in Cleveland.”
You’ll also find Ken Burns’ classic docuseries, “The Civil War,” “Jazz,” “The Vietnam War,” and “Baseball.”
Movies
The movie library rotates. Unfortunately, major hits are few and far between. As of this writing, the most popular titles are “The King’s Speech,” “Terrifier 2,” “Blue Valentine,” and “My Cousin Vinny.”
Kids
A special Hoopla Kids section features titles like “Pokémon: The First Movie,” “Dragons Love Tacos,” “Short Circuit,” “3 Ninjas,” and “Elmo Loves Animals.”