Hulu + Live TV: Is it Your Best Streaming Option?

Hulu is a popular streaming service with a basic on-demand streaming package for $5.99/month. The streaming service’s top tier costs $64.99/month and features live TV from more than 75 top channels, including A&E, Discovery Channel, Food Network, HGTV, National Geographic, the History Channel, TLC, and more. Hulu + Live also enables Live TV recording with 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage. Learn more about Hulu + Live TV below to see if it’s the right streaming service for you. 

What are people saying about Hulu + Live TV?

"This streaming service is a solid pick for most cord-cutters and TV fans in general, with one of the best content libraries out there." - U.S. News 360 Reviews

"Hulu is a dependable option for streaming new and classic shows as well as live TV on nearly every platform. It's a top choice among video streaming services." - Ben Moore & Kim Key, PCMag

"It’s perfect for those who want live TV channels and lots of on-demand content" - Chantel Buchi, Reviews.org

"Hulu with Live TV packs original shows you won't find elsewhere, but it has some navigation issues and annoying ads." - Marshall Honorof, Tom's Guide

"For Hulu devotees, there’s even more to like about Hulu + Live TV, especially if you’ve been looking for an excuse to cut the cord completely." - Bill Frost, CableTV.com

"For $55 per month, Hulu + Live TV creates a great value  by combining lots of popular channels with Hulu’s existing on-demand service (normally $6 per month). It’s also customizable, with options to add more DVR storage, additional streams, and fewer commercials, and its user interface—while occasionally overwhelming—has a way of helping you find new things to watch." - Jared Newman, Tech Hive

*Disclaimer:  Streaming service ratings are calculated as an average from authoritative sources around the web.  The views and options expressed do not necessarily reflect the official views of SmartMove.
 

In the base package, Hulu + Live TV’s channel offerings include:

Hulu Live channels provide access to many different types of media outlets from CNN and NBC Sports with breaking news coverage, CNBC's business programming as well as FOX Business which is designed exclusively just about the financial world. Among the Hulu local channels available are ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, along with dozens of other popular cable channels.

• Live Sports with top national channels such as ESPN, NBCSN, CBS, Fox Sports,
• Channels for family and kids such as Cartoon Network, Disney Junior, Disney Channel, Boomerang, and Universal Kids.
• Entertainment favorites such as A&E, Bravo, Discovery Channel, E, Food Network, FX, HGTV, History Channel, Nat Geo, TBS, TLC, Travel Channel, and more!

Hulu + Live TV Add-ons include:

• Premium Networks including HBOMAX, Cinemax, SHOWTIME, and STARZ for additional monthly fees.
• Enhanced Cloud DVR with storage up to 200 hours, fast-forwarding through commercials, no limit on simultaneous recordings, and the ability to stream your recordings anywhere.
• Unlimited Screens allows your to watch on unlimited screens at home and 3 screens for cross-device on the go streaming.
• Entertainment Add-on package including more channels such as American Heroes Channel, CNBC World, Cooking Channel, Destination America, Discovery Family, Discovery Life, DIY Network, FYI, LMN, and Science.
• Español Add-on package offers popular Spanish channels including CNN en Español, Discovery en Español, Discovery Familia, ESPN Deportes, History Channel en Español, and Universo.