- You can download the Hulu app for the Nintendo Switch for free from the Nintendo eShop, and launch it from the homescreen.
- You can't watch Hulu for free, however you'll need a paid Hulu subscription to enjoy the streaming service, though you can sign up for a seven-day free trial.
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'Can you watch Hulu on a Nintendo Switch?': Yes, you can — here's how to set up the Switch's Hulu app
You can watch Hulu on your Nintendo Switch , either via a TV using the dock, or right on the Switch's screen in handheld mode.
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Hulu is a popular streaming service, and has several different plans to let you watch nearly any TV show you want . This includes new shows like "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," and classics like "The Simpsons." You can also add premium channels like HBO and Showtime to a Hulu subscription.
You can watch Hulu right from your Nintendo Switch . And that means you can enjoy shows on the Switch as a handheld console, or you can stream it to your television by placing the Switch in its dock.
All you need to start watching Hulu shows is a Hulu account (or a seven-day free trial) and about three minutes to get the Hulu app on your Switch.
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How to watch Hulu on a Nintendo Switch
1. Open to the Nintendo eShop via the Switch homescreen toolbar, below your games and apps. Its icon looks like an orange shopping bag.
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2. Log into your account if needed, then search for Hulu using the search menu at the top of the left sidebar.
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3. Download the free Hulu app, which should take less than a minute to do.
4. From the Switch home screen, launch the app, then either enter your account information, create a new account, or start your free trial.
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Just note that if you're signing up for a free trial, like most free trials, you'll need to give your payment information, and remember to cancel before the free week-long period (in this case) is up, or else you'll automatically become a paying customer.
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