Tired of Barney interrupting your Breaking Bad marathon? How to wrangle Hulu's content with minimal fuss (and meltdowns)
Let's face it, we all love curling up on the couch with a good dose of Hulu. But what happens when you're craving a night of, well, not-so-Barney-friendly entertainment, and bam! Suddenly you're staring down the sing-along smile of a purple dinosaur? No shade to Barney, but there's a time and a place, folks, and that place probably isn't right in the middle of your meticulously curated true-crime documentary binge.
Fear not, fellow Huluians! There's a way to take back control of your viewing experience, and it's easier than escaping a catchy nursery rhyme (although maybe not that easy).
Here's the down-low on how to wrangle Hulu's content rating system and get it to sing your tune, not some pre-historic reptile's.
Creating a Profile Party: It's more fun with friends (or multiple personalities)
Hulu offers a fantastic feature called Profiles. This lets you create different accounts within your main account, each with its own content restrictions. Hallelujah!
Here's how to throw your own profile party:
- Log in to your Hulu account (This is where the magic happens, people!)
- Spot your name up in the top right corner, feeling all VIP-ish. Click on that bad boy.
- Look for the "Manage Profiles" option and give it a click. This is your gateway to content freedom!
- Hit the "Add Profile" button and unleash your inner profile-naming genius. "Lord of the Rings Enthusiast" or "Absolutely No Singalongs" are both acceptable choices.
- The "Kids" switch is your best friend here. Slide it to "On" if you're creating a profile for the ankle-biter crew. This will automatically filter out the grown-up stuff.
Pro-Tip: You can create multiple profiles, so go wild (as long as it fits within your Hulu subscription, of course)!
Taming Existing Profiles: Because sometimes reform is an option
Maybe you already have a profile or two set up, but they're currently stuck in Barney-land. No worries! You can reform them like a streaming service Ebenezer Scrooge.
- Follow steps 1 and 2 from the "Profile Party" section above. We're all about efficiency here.
- Instead of creating a new profile, click on the pencil icon next to the profile you want to edit.
- Just like with creating a profile, you'll see the "Kids" switch. Slide it to "Off" if you want to unleash the full range of Hulu's content upon this profile.
- Don't forget to click "Save Changes" or your edits will disappear faster than Barney after a particularly rough tax season.
Bonus Tip: If you're a little nervous about giving a profile full reign, you can also set up a PIN to restrict access to certain content based on ratings. This way, you can curate the experience without going full-on profile warden.
So there you have it! With a few clicks and maybe a dash of creativity in the profile-naming department, you can have Hulu working for you, not the other way around. Now go forth and conquer that watchlist, my friend! Just maybe give Barney a heads-up first. He might have some feelings about being dethroned.
