5 Hulu hacks that make streaming even better in quarantine

Out of all the options for streaming TV shows and movies, Hulu is one of the heavy-hitters, and for good reason. I don’t have cable, but with a Hulu subscription, new episodes of current shows are uploaded to the platform quickly, so I can still keep up despite having cut the cord. In addition to keeping up with newer shows, the service is packed with movies — from new award-winners like Parasite to classics and documentaries, and a growing slate of original shows too.

You can subscribe to either the basic Hulu plan ($6 a month) or upgraded Hulu (No Ads) plan ($12 a month) Hulu plan. There’s also the option of Hulu Plus Live TV for $55 a month, which acts as more of a cable replacement and lets you watch your shows in real time. 

1. Use your phone as a remote

If you’re watching Hulu on your TV, you can turn your phone into a remote with the Hulu mobile app. This works with AirPlay or Chromecast, or by connecting your iPhone or iPad to the TV with a Lightning-to-HDMI cable or adapter. 

If you use AirPlay, connect your device to the same Wi-Fi network that your Apple TV uses. Pick a show to watch in the app, tap the AirPlay icon and then choose your Apple TV from the list. Chromecast works similarly — choose a show in the Hulu mobile app, tap the cast icon and choose the device you want to control from the list. 

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