By default, Hulu allows streaming on up to two devices simultaneously per account. This means only two people can watch Hulu content at the same time using the same account on different devices. If a third device tries to stream, it will receive an error message indicating the limit has been reached
. You can create up to six additional profiles on a Hulu account (seven profiles total including the main one), but these profiles cannot stream simultaneously beyond the two-device limit
. If you have a Hulu + Live TV subscription , you can purchase the Unlimited Screens Add-on for an extra $9.99/month. This add-on allows unlimited simultaneous streaming on devices connected to your home network, and up to three streams on mobile devices outside the home network. However, premium channels (like HBO, STARZ, Showtime) have their own limit of five simultaneous streams, with only three allowed on mobile devices
. Summary:
- Basic Hulu or Hulu (No Ads): 2 simultaneous streams
- Hulu + Live TV (without add-on): 2 simultaneous streams
- Hulu + Live TV with Unlimited Screens Add-on: Unlimited streams at home, 3 mobile streams outside home
- Premium channels: max 5 simultaneous streams (3 on mobile)
Additionally, Hulu offers a Watch Party feature where up to 8 people can watch together, but this requires separate subscriptions or profiles
. In short, without upgrades, only two people can watch Hulu at once on the same account. With the Unlimited Screens Add-on, many more can watch simultaneously within certain limits
