Channel Surfing from the Kitchen Counter: How to Watch Hulu on Your Amazon Echo Show
Let's face it, traditional remotes are the Bermuda Triangle of living rooms. One minute you're happily binging "The Handmaid's Tale," the next you're questioning your entire existence while searching for the darn remote under the couch cushions. But fear not, for the future is here, and it involves talking to your kitchen appliances! That's right, with the magic of Alexa and the Amazon Echo Show, you can turn your Echo Show into a mini Hulu haven.
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| How To Watch Hulu On Amazon Echo Show |
Step 1: Let Alexa Know You're the Boss (of Hulu)
This isn't a dictatorship, Alexa is just your friendly neighborhood tech assistant. But, to watch Hulu on your Echo Show, you'll need to enable the Hulu skill. There are two ways to achieve this technological feat:
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The Voice of Command: Say "Alexa, enable the Hulu skill." Alexa, ever the eager beaver, will then guide you through the linking process.
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The App Approach: Open the Alexa app on your phone and navigate to the mystical land of "Settings" > "Skills & Games" > "TV & Video." Find Hulu in the list and tap "Enable."
Side Note: Make sure you have a Hulu subscription already. Alexa might be great, but she's not handing out free subscriptions (yet).
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Step 2: Welcome to the Streamatorium, Your Highness
Now that you've bent Alexa to your will, it's time to unleash the power of Hulu! Here's how to get your stream on:
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Speak Your Command: Utter the magic words, "Alexa, open Hulu," and let the binge-watching commence!
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Touchy-Feely Tech: If you're feeling fancy, you can also tap the "Home" screen on your Echo Show and select "Hulu" from the list of available options.
Pro Tip: Feeling peckish? You can navigate through the Hulu app on your Echo Show's touchscreen to browse shows and movies.
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Step 3: Embrace Your Inner Remote Control Master
Once you're in Hulu-land, you can use your voice (because who wants to get fingerprints on the screen?) to control playback:
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"Alexa, play [show/movie name] on Hulu" - Tells Alexa exactly what kind of entertainment your heart desires.
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"Alexa, pause/resume" - Because nature calls, or maybe you just need a snack break (we won't judge).
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"Alexa, rewind/fast forward" - For those inevitable moments when you miss a hilarious quip or want to skip a particularly slow scene.
Alexa is Still Under Development: While Alexa is a wiz at most things, she can't control volume directly on Hulu yet. You'll need to use the volume buttons on your Echo Show for that.
Hulu FAQs: Conquering the Common Conundrums
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How to sign out of Hulu on Echo Show? This one is easy! Simply say, "Alexa, close Hulu."
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How to change Hulu profiles on Echo Show? Currently, you can only use the main profile linked to your Alexa account.
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How to cast Hulu from phone to Echo Show? While you can't directly cast Hulu from your phone, you can mirror your phone's screen to some Echo Show models using casting features. Check your specific Echo Show model's manual for details.
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How to watch Live TV on Hulu with Echo Show? You can use your voice commands to access live channels if you have a Hulu + Live TV subscription.
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How to access mature content on Hulu with Echo Show? To view mature content, you'll need to enable a PIN on your Hulu account. Check Hulu's support page for specific instructions.
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