How to Stream Hulu on Discord.Discord is one of the most popular voice and chat apps for gamers. With over 150 million registered users, it has outgrown its original purpose and people are now using Discord for a variety of things other than gaming. You can even host streaming parties and stream Hulu and Netflix on Discord.Discord allows you to create private servers where you can chat with friends and share photos, videos, or other files. But with the Go Live feature, you can also share your computer screen with everyone on your server.Like everything else on Discord, this feature was originally created for gamers. This allowed players to broadcast their screen to their subscribers so they could watch the gameplay live. So let’s see how you can share Hulu with your online friends and have some fun.
How to Stream Hulu on Discord
If you want to watch a movie with your friends using Discord, you’ll be happy to know that the process is quite simple. You’ll need the latest desktop version of the Discord app, a solid internet connection, and a Hulu subscription.The latest version of Discord will allow you to stream with fewer problems. But keep in mind that while basic streaming is free, only users with a Discord Nitro account can stream 4k. Also, you will have to use the desktop app. The web version will not let you stream Hulu. However, here are the steps you need to take:
- Open the Discord desktop app and make sure you’re signed in with the correct credentials.
- Open an internet browser and sign in to your Hulu account.
- Select the show or movie you want to stream on Discord.
- Go back to the Discord app and look for the Settings icon in the bottom left corner of the screen.
- Under Activity Settings, find Registered Games in the side menu. Click Add.
- From the drop-down menu, select the internet browser you used to open Hulu. Click the Add Game button. Note that if you’re using the Hulu app instead of a browser, select the app instead and add it.
- Now go to the Discord server where you will be streaming Hulu and select a voice channel.
- In the lower left corner, just above your name, you’ll see the Share Screen option. Click on it.
- A pop-up window will appear. Select the screen or app you want to share.
- Set the resolution and frame rate for streaming. If you have the free version of Discord, you will only have the 720p resolution option at 30fps. But with Nitro, you can choose better resolutions and higher frame rates. Finally, select Go Live and start streaming Hulu to Discord.
Your friends will need to click the Live button in the voice channel and join you in watching Hulu movies or shows. If you want to stop streaming, you can do so at any time by simply clicking the End Call button.You will be able to see a preview window of your Hulu stream in the Discord app. Double click on it to set the enlarged view. If you are broadcasting yourself via a webcam, you will also see a preview of yourself.
How to Stream Hulu on Discord on Android or iPhone
You can easily stream Hulu to Discord through the mobile app by simply sharing your screen on the Discord app. Then you will need to open Hulu in a browser window and simply choose what you want to watch. Follow these steps to do so:
- Launch the Discord mobile app.
- Select a server and join the voice chat.
- Press the Join Voice button.
- Click the Screen Sharing icon to start screen sharing. On Android, you’ll have to swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the menu with this option.
- Open a web browser on your phone and sign in to your Hulu account. You can also use the Hulu mobile app.
- Select a movie or show to watch and play. Anyone on the same server and voice channel as you will be able to see this while you are sharing your screen.
How to Stream Hulu on Discord Without Black Screen
Some users have reported a black screen issue while streaming Hulu on Discord. This means that once streaming starts, they see nothing but black on their screen. This is usually because all content on Hulu is DRM protected. Black screen is a known issue and it happens if hardware acceleration is enabled in your browser. To get rid of the black screen, you will have to turn it off. Here is how it can be done in different browsers.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click on the three vertical dots to open the menu. Then go to Settings.
- Go to System and disable Use hardware acceleration when available.
Mozilla Firefox
- Open Mozilla Firefox and click the menu icon in the upper right corner of the screen. Select Settings.
- On the General tab, select Performance. .
- Uncheck Use recommended performance. The Use hardware acceleration when available option will now appear. Uncheck this as well.
Microsoft Edge
- Open Microsoft Edge and select “Advanced” (three-dot icon) in the upper right corner of the window. Go to Settings.
- Select System and Performance from the sidebar.
- Turn off Use hardware acceleration when available.
Controversy
- Open Discord and go to Settings.
- In the sidebar, under Application Settings, select Voice and Video option.
- Scroll to the Advanced section and disable Video Codec . This will also disable hardware accelerated video encoding if available.
That’s all! Once you disable hardware acceleration in your browser or Discord app, you will no longer have the black screen issue.
Stream with Your Friends Wherever They Are
Once you’ve got everything set up, invite your online friends over and chill out with some of your favorite shows. If you run into any issues along the way, feel free to contact us in the comments section below.
How to Stream Hulu on Discord
How to Stream Hulu on Discord