Vizio Smart TV is improving daily with its features and technology. People are learning to adapt to this latest technology but face many problems. One of the problems is “Vizio Hulu App is not Working”. This is frustrating when you want to relax and suddenly this issue happens.
For this, we come up with the solutions. You have to read the whole article to solve your problem.
Why is my Vizio Hulu App not Working?
There are many reasons for Hulu App is not working on Vizio Smart TV. You have to check them one by one. The most common reason is technical glitches.
For this, you can Power cycle your Vizio Smart TV and then check whether the issue is solved. Here we will explain to you what issue can happen and what is the solution for the issue.
Check Whether the Vizio TV is Compatible With Hulu or not
Vizio Tv Updates their TV regularly but some old models of Vizio Tv can’t handle the latest update. Because their processors are old and they can’t install or can’t support the new changes. If you have the 2016 Vizio Tv Model then you cannot Install the Hulu app and also this issue happened again in the 2018 Vizio Models.
You have to check your Vizio TV Models first and then follow other solutions. Here we are giving you the list of the Vizio TV model that can’t support the Hulu App.
This VIzio Tv model doesn’t support Hulu App.
| E241i-A1 | E241i-A1W | E291i-A1 |
| E320i-A0 | E320i-A2 | E321i-A2 |
| E322AR | E322VL | E390i-A1 |
| E3D320VX | E3D420VX | E3D470VX |
| E3DB420VX | E401i-A2 | E420d-A0 |
| E420i-A0 | E420i-A1 | E421VT |
| E422AR | E422VA | E422VL |
| E422VLE | E423VL | E470i-A0 |
| E472VL | E472VLE | E500d-A0 |
| E500i-A0 | E500i-A1 | E502AR |
| E550i-A0 | E551i-A2 | E551VA |
| E552VL | E552VLE | E601-A3 |
| E601i-A3 | E601i-A3E | E650i-A2 |
| E701-A3 | E701i-A3 | E701i-A3E |
| ISV-B11 (Co-Star LT) | M220NV | M221NV |
| M261VP | M320KD | M320SL |
| M320SR | M370SL | M370SR |
| M370SV | M3D420SR | M3D421SR |
| M3D460SR | M3D470KD | M3D550KD |
| M3D550KDE | M3D550SL | M3D550SR |
| M3D650SV | M3D651SV | M420KD |
| M420SL | M420SR | M420SV |
| M421VT | M470KD | M470NV |
| M470SL | M470SV | M470VSE |
| M472VL | M550KD | M550NV |
| M550SL | M550SV | M550VSE |
| M650VSE | SV422XVT | SV472XVT |
| VF552XVT | XVT323SV | XVT373SV |
| XVT3D424SV | XVT3D474SV | XVT3D554SV |
| XVT3D650SV | XVT423SV | XVT473SV |
| XVT553SV |
Now you can check the Vizio TV Model you own. Mostly you will the model number on the backside of your Vizio TV. If you can’t find it there then you can read the user manual given by Vizio.
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Reboot your Vizio Smart TV
If your Vizio TV is compatible with Hulu App then you can proceed further. Now the First thing you can do is Reboot your Vizio Smart TV.
To Reboot your Vizio Smart TV you can follow these steps:
- On Your Vizio TV find the Volume button and input button.
- Once you find out press the volume down button and Input button at the same time
- Hold it for 15-20 seconds.
- After this, you can restart your TV.
Check Hulu App now. If it is working properly it is good. Otherwise, you can try another solution.
Power Cycle your Vizio TV
Now the other solution you can try is Power Cycle your Vizio TV. Most technical problems are solved by this method. Let’s try this method.
- First Unplug your Vizio TV from the power Outlet.
- Wait for around 60 seconds.
- Now you can Plug in your Vizio TV.
- Press the power button. You will find it at the bottom of your TV.
Power Cycle your Network
Same thing you can do with your Network also.
- Unplug your Network Wire from the power outlet.
- Hold it for 60 seconds.
- Plugin wire and Turn on.
- It will take some time to sync and then check your Vizio TV.
By this you can solve this query “Vizio Hulu App is not Working”.
Uninstall and Reinstall the Hulu App
Sometimes due to technical glitches, the Hulu app Stops working. Sometimes Hulu App can’t install properly and data can be lost. So, You can reinstall the Hulu App.
For this, you have to Uninstall the Hulu App first.
- To uninstall it, Turn on your TV.
- Find the Menu Button on your TV Remote and click on it.
- Locate the Apps Option and find Hulu App there.
- Click on it and you will the other menu option there.
- When click on that you will see the delete option.
- Now delete the App.
- Now search Hulu App on your Vizio TV.
- Install the Hulu App and launch.
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Check for Geo-Restrictions
Sometimes Hulu App’s founder restricts the area for security. So, check whether your location is blocked or not. United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Military Bases, and some locations in Japan are available Hulu App.
If you are staying in these locations then you can access Hulu App Only. They will be available at other locations but it will take time. But still, if you want to watch Hulu App then you can do this by installing VPN.
Bypass Geo-Restrictions with a VPN
If in your country Hulu App is restricted then You can use VPN to use Hulu App. You can install a VPN App on your Vizio TV.
Go to your Vizio TV App Store and download VPN. Once you install the App launch it. Now set the location of the VPN as US and activate it.
Now check your Vizio TV properly. If the problem is in Geo-restriction then now it will otherwise not. If you are still stuck with “Vizio Hulu App is not Working“. Then you should try some other options below.
Check if Hulu is down
Several times the server can be down from the Hulu side. So, you have to check that first.
You can check on mobile and Tablet by downloading. If the App is downloadable then the problem is not on the server.
Also, you can their social media or website. They will definitely share this on their account. So, keep an eye on that.
Clear your TV’s Cache
Sometimes cache holds the older version and it may prevent updation. For this, you have to clear your Tv’s cache first.
You can clear the cache by rebooting your TV. We shared the method of rebooting above. You can follow that.
Update Your Hulu App
Check the version of the Hulu App. Is it the latest or the older version? If the Hulu App is older then you have to update the latest version.
- Go to your App Store.
- Search Hulu and then you will see two options.
- Uninstall and Update.
- Click on the Update button.
- Now it will start updating.
- Once it is completed then you can whether the issue is solved remain.
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Conclusion
So, now is the time to wrap up this article Why Vizio Hulu App is not Working. We hope you got the solution from this article. If you are still struggling to get the solution then you can call the customer care number or you can tell us in the comment section. We will try to help you.