Hulu is a popular streaming service that offers a variety of content, including movies, TV shows, Hulu Originals, live channels, kids’ shows, and more. One of the benefits of Hulu is that it is compatible with most operating systems and Chromecast, which allows you to stream its content on a larger screen for a better viewing experience. However, some users have experienced issues while trying to cast their favorite shows or movies to Chromecast. If you are facing this problem, don’t worry, you are in the right place. In this blog post, we will provide you with several solutions to fix the “Hulu not casting to Chromecast” issue.
Fix Hulu Not Casting to Chromecast
The most common reason why Hulu is not working on Chromecast is due to a system glitch or a temporary bug. In such a case, a simple reboot can do the trick. If rebooting the device does not fix the problem, there might be some issue with the device, Hulu account, or its server. Well, there are some troubleshooting methods that can help you fix the casting problem with Hulu.
Solution 1: Force Stop, Clear Cache, and Restart the App
Force stopping an app removes all the running processes of that particular app. So, if there is anything wrong with the app in the background, this method is likely to resolve that. To perform the steps, you’ll need a Chromecast remote. If you don’t have it, use the Android TV app. You can download it for free from Google Play Store or Apple’s App Store.
Open the Android TV app on your phone and connect it to the Chromecast. Use the app to go to the side menu. Select Settings and tap on Apps. You’ll see all the apps. Locate the Hulu app and tap on it. If you don’t find the app, tap on See All Apps and you’ll get the Hulu app in the list. Force Stop the Hulu app. Now, you’ll get the option to clear cache. Tap on it and go back to the home screen. Now, open the Hulu app and check if the casting-related issues are solved.
Solution 2: Restart Your Chromecast
If there is a minor software-related issue, it can be eliminated by restarting the Chromecast. To restart the device, unplug the device from the wall output and leave it for at least a minute. Now, plug the wire back into the wall output and turn it back on. Open the Hulu app and check if it’s working with Chromecast.
Solution 3: Check Hulu’s Server Status
If there’s an issue with Hulu on the server-side, you are likely to face unexpected issues. It can also cause the Chromecast not to work or other casting-related issues. To check Hulu’s server status, go to Downdetector.com and see the status. If people have reported any issues, you’ll see something as shown in the screenshot added below.
Solution 4: Try to Cast Another Movie
Sometimes there occurs a problem that is limited to a single TV show, movie, or video. It can happen due to corrupted files or playback issues. Hence, you should check if the casting issue is just limited to a single movie.
If you are able to cast another movie on Chromecast, probably the video you were playing before is corrupted. You can report to Hulu about this issue so that they can look into it.
Solution 5: Make Sure Both the Devices Are Connected to the Same Wi-Fi
For the casting feature to work properly, both devices (the one which is casting and the device to which the video is being cast) should be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Open Wi-Fi settings on both the devices, check the connected Wi-Fi network and make changes if required.
Solution 6: Update Hulu and Chrome Browser
Hulu frequently releases a new software update to fix all known bugs and issues with the app. Hence, you should always keep the latest version of Hulu installed on your device for the app to work smoothly.
Casting is only supported by Google Chrome version 72 or higher. Usually, the recent version of Google Chrome comes installed on the device. However, updating the browser can fix the issues.
Solution 7: Reset the Chromecast Device
Resetting the device can be the most effective solution as it fixes the issue many times. By resetting the device to its factory settings, all the data stored in it will be wiped out. You can reset the device through the Settings app.
In this blog post, we discussed various reasons why Hulu might not be cast to Chromecast along with their solutions. Were you able to fix the casting issue with Hulu? Which solution worked for you? Do let us know your thoughts in the comments below.