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How to Watch Hulu Live TV on Mac

You can stream Hulu Live TV on Mac. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming Hulu Live TV using your Mac. Learn how to get the most out of your Mac while using Hulu Live TV.


Hulu Live TV

Hulu Live TV is a live TV streaming service with more than 70 channels for $76.99/month. Hulu + Live TV base plan includes local channels, 33 of the top 35 cable channels, and regional sports networks (RSNs). Subscribers get free access to Disney+ and ESPN+ at no extra charge.

The service provides an unlimited DVR with the ability to skip through commercials. You also have the option to upgrade for premium channels, unlimited screens, and commercial-free access to Hulu’s on-demand library.

Mac

Mac is a computer that can be used to watch Live TV Streaming Services and On Demand Streaming Services.

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Can you stream Hulu Live TV on Mac?

How to Sign Up and Download Hulu Live TV on Mac

Web Browsers

  1. Click here to sign up for Hulu Live TV.
  2. Watch content on the Hulu Live TV website.

How to Sign Up for Hulu Live TV on Other Streaming Devices

If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use Hulu Live TV on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.


What features are available on Hulu Live TV?

Unlimited Cloud DVR

Hulu includes DVR storage, allowing you to keep shows for up to . You can fast-forward through recorded content.

You cannot record individual episodes of a show—only an entire series.

Up to 2 Devices

This service allows for two simultaneous streams (among TV devices, smartphones, tablets, and computers).

For $9.99/month, you can upgrade to use Hulu Live TV on unlimited screens at home and three mobile screens.

On Demand

Hulu’s major strength is its on demand library of movies and shows. You will get access to their full streaming library, which means full seasons from networks like FX (“What We Do In the Shadows,” “Atlanta,” “Fargo”) and ABC (“Abbott Elementary,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Modern Family”). Hulu’s movie library includes hits like “Prey,” “Parasite,” and “Moneyball.”

One frustrating part of Hulu’s on demand content is that the ads are exceedingly long (~3 minutes). If you want to remove commercials, they offer an upgrade for $6/month.

Parental Controls

To use parental controls with Hulu Live TV, you need to create a user profile with “Kids Mode” enabled.

DIRECTV STREAM and Sling TV also have parental control features.


Hulu Originals Feature

Hulu Live TV users get access to Hulu’s original content like “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Only Murders in the Building,” “Pam & Tommy,” “The Bear,” and “The Patient.”

The Hulu documentary section is a special treat.

Commercial-Free On Demand Feature

You can watch Hulu’s entire streaming library commercial-free for an additional $6/month.

DIRECTV STREAM Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $50 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Sling TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $25 Uber Eats Gift Card when you sign up for Sling TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Hulu Live TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $35 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Hulu Live TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.