How to easily cancel a Hulu subscription

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Nowadays, there are tons of streaming services to choose from. After subscribing to a couple of such services, you may wonder if these monthly costs are justified.

That’s why people are starting to optimize the number of streaming apps they pay for. Of course, the main factor here is whether a service provides enough content that will appeal to your tastes. If not, then it’s time to cancel it. If you’re wondering how to cancel your Hulu subscription, you can learn all about it in this article.

How to cancel Hulu through the Android app

Although there is a Hulu app for both platforms, it doesn’t come with the same set of options. iOS users cannot cancel their subscription or manage any of their account services from the app. To cancel your Hulu subscription, Apple users can scroll to the next section. You will have to log in to the Hulu website and continue from there.

For Android users, the cancellation process is quite simple.

Step 1

Launch the Hulu app on your Android device. Tap the “Account” icon in the lower right corner of the screen.

Step 2

Tap “Account” in the menu.

Step 3

If the app asks for your password, enter it.

Stage 4

In the “Cancel your subscription” section, tap “Cancel.”

After this, you can consider your Hulu subscription canceled. Since you paid for the subscription in advance, you will still be able to access Hulu content until the end of the billing period.

How to Cancel Hulu on the Web on a PC

Regardless of what operating system you’re using, canceling Hulu on a computer is the same across the board.

Open a web browser on your computer and go to the Hulu home page (hulu.com). Click “Sign in” in the upper right corner of the screen.

Step 1

Once you have entered your username and password, click on your name.

Step 2

Click your name in the top right corner and select “Account” from the drop-down menu.

Stage 4

Scroll to the bottom of the screen. Click “Cancel.” Click “Continue” to confirm the cancellation.

Step 5

At this point, Hulu will introduce additional offers in an attempt to keep you as a subscriber. If you’re still sure you want to cancel your Hulu subscription, click “No, cancel subscription.”

With that, you are no longer subscribed to or paying for Hulu. Of course, you will continue to have access until the end of the current billing period.

How to cancel Hulu through Spotify

Since Spotify Premium accounts include a subscription to Hulu, the only way to cancel Hulu, in this case, is to revert to a free Spotify account.

1. Sign in to Spotify using a web browser or the mobile app.
2. Go to “Account Settings”
3. Scroll to the “Your plan” section.
4. Select “Change plan.”
5. Now scroll down to “Spotify Free”.
6. Click “Cancel Premium” and confirm your choice if prompted.
7. You will now see a pop-up window that will show you the date when your Spotify Premium account will return to Spotify Free.

Once again, you will continue to have access to Hulu until the billing period ends.

How to cancel Hulu through Amazon Prime

If you pay for your Hulu subscription through Amazon, there are two ways to cancel it. You can do it through Hulu or Amazon.

To cancel directly with Hulu, see the sections above. To do it through Amazon, follow the steps below.

1. Open a web browser on your computer and go to https://www.amazon.com.
2. Sign in with your Amazon username and password.
3. Move your mouse over “Accounts & Lists” in the upper right corner of the screen.
4. Click “Your Account” on the right side menu.
5. Click “Your devices and content.”
6. In the “Things you can do” section, click “Manage Appstore Subscriptions.”
7. Locate Hulu and click “Actions” on the right side of the screen.
8. A drop-down menu appears. Click “Turn off automatic renewal.”
9. Now confirm your decision in the following menu and that’s it.

You will receive an email from Hulu confirming that your subscription has been cancelled. Amazon will stop charging you for the streaming service from now on.

How to cancel Hulu through iTunes

iPhone users who set up their Hulu payment method through iTunes can follow these steps to cancel their subscription:

1. On your iPhone, go to “Settings.”
2. Tap your name at the top. Then tap “Subscriptions.”
   
3. Locate your Hulu account subscription and tap it.
4. Tap the option to cancel and follow the instructions to confirm.

Once this is done, iTunes will no longer bill you for the monthly subscription fee.

How to cancel Hulu through a cable company

In addition to their core services, some cable companies may include Hulu in some of the packages they offer. If you use Hulu this way, canceling your streaming subscription may be a little more complicated.

Depending on your cable service provider, canceling your Hulu subscription may vary. Traditionally, cable companies want you to call them to change anything, but some may have a way to do it online. If you have an online login for your cable company, you should do so and continue from there. Otherwise, or if you can’t find out in your online account, call the toll-free number, as it’s usually easy to reach a representative from any cable company.

How to Cancel Hulu on Roku

Roku users can follow these instructions to cancel their Hulu subscription:

1. From your Roku home page, use the directional pad on your remote to highlight the Hulu channel.
2. Press the ‘*’ star button on your remote control.
3. Go to ‘Manage Subscription’.
4. Select ‘Cancel Subscription’.
5. Confirm that you want to cancel your Hulu subscription.
6. Click “Done.”

How to Cancel Hulu on Firestick

If you want to cancel your Hulu subscription using your Firestick, you will need to use a web browser. Download the Mozilla Firefox web browser and visit the Hulu website. From here, you can follow the steps we listed above to sign in to your Hulu account and cancel your subscription.

Additional FAQs

Here are the answers to more questions about Hulu’s cancellation.

Can I temporarily pause my Hulu account?

If you can. For subscribers who want to cancel their subscription, Hulu makes an effort to keep them around anyway. The company does this by offering users the option to pause the subscription for a period instead of canceling it outright.

To pause your Hulu account, follow the steps below.

1. Open a web browser on your computer and go to hulu.com
2. Log in to your account.
3. Click on your name in the upper right corner of the screen.
4. Click “Account.”
5. Scroll down to the “Your Subscription” section.
6. In the “Pause your subscription” subsection, click “Pause.”
7. Now choose the duration of the pause. The maximum is 12 weeks.
8. Click “Submit.”

From then on, Hulu will not bill you the monthly subscription fee. At the end of the pause period, Hulu will charge you again for the service. The day of the new charge will become your new billing date.

Can you cancel Hulu at any time?

Yes, you can cancel Hulu anytime, regardless of how long you’ve been a subscriber. Of course, as mentioned above, you will still retain access to Hulu until the end of your billing period.

Is there a fee to cancel Hulu?

No, there are no additional charges for canceling your Hulu subscription.

What phone number can I call to cancel Hulu?

If you prefer to contact Hulu directly, you can call their toll-free 24/7 customer service number at 1 (888) 265-6650. If you would like to speak directly to a live agent, you can press 4 or wait on the line. Even during peak hours, the waiting time is usually one to five minutes and no more.

No more Hulu subscriptions

Hopefully, you have managed to cancel your Hulu subscription. With that done, maybe it’s time to focus on other streaming services that better suit your needs? Or are you getting out of paid streaming altogether? Of course, if you ever want to return to Hulu, it’s just a matter of renewing your subscription.

Have you managed to cancel your Hulu subscription? What method did you use? Please share your thoughts in the comments section.