Hulu black Friday $1.99 per month for year

TallGlass2 · 28-11-2020 11:00pm

It's amazing the lengths companies will go to, so that you do not give them money, unreal.

PayPal have restricted my account that I setup for the US setup.

If this crap keeps up I can see growth again in pirate downloads.

jamesieliz · 28-11-2020 11:46pm

Hi ,
I have followed the directions here and set up Hulu/PayPal account using VPN.
I then installed Hulu app on firestick via downloader, again using vpn, but I notice that my firestick remote doesn’t have full functionality on the Hulu app - do I need to download another app to make the remote work better with the app?

29-11-2020 12:32am

TallGlass2 wrote: »

It's amazing the lengths companies will go to, so that you do not give them money, unreal.

PayPal have restricted my account that I setup for the US setup.

If this crap keeps up I can see growth again in pirate downloads.

TBF most of these companies only have rights to a certain region, so they have to attempt to enforce it.

TallGlass2 · 29-11-2020 2:31am

Basil3 wrote: »

TBF most of these companies only have rights to a certain region, so they have to attempt to enforce it.

Don't disagree with that, my problem is when you start geo locking payments, people follow the path of least resistance to dodge boxes, dodge downloads etc.

I just think media companies seem to love trying to control markets down to an art, yet when you've the balance of people want to pay, vs making it impossible to do so, your going to have piracy (v2)

w4ntedman · 29-11-2020 5:45pm

jamesieliz wrote: »

Hi ,
I have followed the directions here and set up Hulu/PayPal account using VPN.
I then installed Hulu app on firestick via downloader, again using vpn, but I notice that my firestick remote doesn’t have full functionality on the Hulu app - do I need to download another app to make the remote work better with the app?

The older Hulu app was pretty clunky on android.
The newer one (a few months) fixed all that.
I'm using Shield but might be similar for fire stick

Might be worth deleting the Hulu app and try a different source

w4ntedman · 25-11-2021 9:13pm

99c a month this year. Took me most of the day to figure out that I couldonly activate the card on the paypal desktop site rather than on the app (in case anyone is stuck on that step as I was).

ThePott · 26-11-2021 8:37am

I'm having trouble with the paypal desktop site.

Have an Irish bank card linked which is what I used last time but even after setting up a new account it says I'm not eligible.

bromley52 · 27-11-2021 12:03pm

Cheers. I managed to sign up. $1/month is a no brainer.

The number of ads doesn't seem to be too intrusive.

surfin_shoes · 27-11-2021 12:29pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/111899581#Comment_111899581

That's just like me with music streaming services, Spotify, Tidal, Deezer & YouTube Music :-D

bromley52 · 27-11-2021 1:04pm

Netflix €4, YouTube €2.30, Prime €0.90, HBO Max €2.30, Disney+ €2.50, HULU €0.90, EPIX €0.90,

Discover+ India €0.25, S Sports + €1.50

My paid stuff just about reaches €15/month. Far less than I ever paid with any TV provider.

Free stuff : Hoopla, Roku Channel, Crackle, Peacock, Pluto TV and UK apps

Basically almost no matter what I want to watch I can find it somewhere using the just watch app

andydurnin · 27-11-2021 1:40pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118231514#Comment_118231514

How you manage to get Disney plus for 2.50?

Coillte_Bhoy · 27-11-2021 1:46pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118231635#Comment_118231635

How do you manage them all??

bromley52 · 27-11-2021 3:01pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118231635#Comment_118231635

Annual split 3 ways

ThePott · 27-11-2021 5:29pm

Be interested in how you're getting some of them.

Anyone else having problems signing up for the Hulu deal. Got it last year but when I sign up with a new email and use the same payment method through paypal it says I'm not eligible.

How are other people getting it?

bromley52 · 28-11-2021 9:31am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118232417#Comment_118232417

I used an N26 card with an American PayPal account whilst connected to a US vpn. . I used an Alaskan address to avoid taxes. I used Chrome on my phone set to desktop for all of it including PayPal.

ThePott · 28-11-2021 10:37am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118234422#Comment_118234422

Yeah that's pretty much what I've done. Tried through the Hulu app on mobile too and tried a different card. Not sure why I can't get it to work.

Is this your first time using that paypal account for Hulu?

bromley52 · 28-11-2021 10:56am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118234559#Comment_118234559

Yes, 1st time.

I don't know if it made a difference but I also had location turned off on my phone.

I may also have deleted my cookies history but I can't remember if I did or not when it worked.

ThePott · 28-11-2021 11:22am

Ah okay, maybe it's because I've used the paypal account for Hulu before then. Don't have another way of paying for it so I'd say.

Thanks for the help.

w4ntedman · 28-11-2021 1:06pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118234685#Comment_118234685

I opened a new paypal account and new virtual revolut card.

You have to approve the card on the paypal desktop site and it should be ok then. You get the code from revolut.

Took me most of the morning to cop on but went through fine afterwards

ThePott · 28-11-2021 1:29pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118235032#Comment_118235032

I was trying to set up a new US Paypal account and it wouldn't let me get past the phone number verification.

Did you have the same problem and if you did how did you get past it? Thanks.

OU812 · 28-11-2021 1:33pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118231514#Comment_118231514

Can you list out where you’re getting these for these prices please?

w4ntedman · 28-11-2021 1:37pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118235109#Comment_118235109

It asked for a number so I put a fake one in. I didn't have to verify it though ,I can't remember if never asked or gave the option to skip .

bromley52 · 28-11-2021 2:19pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118235119#Comment_118235119

EPIX NOW: I made a mistake with this. It's actually costing € 2.15/month for 6 months. I'm going to get rid of it.

https://www.epixnow.com/offer/epixnow6month

Netflix: Turkey

Prime video: Turkey

Disney+: Irish account shared 3 ways with family

HULU: https://www.hulu.com/welcome

HBO Max: Argentina

YouTube: India

Discovery+: India

S Sports +: Turkey

The Just Watch app is great to search for TV/Movies in whatever country.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.justwatch.justwatch

ThePott · 28-11-2021 2:28pm

I managed to get past the phone number step but it won't let me add a card now cause it says my account is limited. Running out of options I think.

Thank you for trying to help though.

OU812 · 28-11-2021 7:17pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118235304#Comment_118235304

Do you need to run a VPN while watching and is content/UI in English? Also, did you need to set up a new account for them?

bromley52 · 28-11-2021 7:32pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118236550#Comment_118236550

I only used a VPN for initial sign-up.

I use a Smart DNS service from Getflix for viewing

You don't need either a VPN or smart DNS for Netflix or Prime Video after signing up. Smart DNS is very useful to switch Prime Video regions. (Turkish Prime Video is not geo locked as UK Prime Video is)

If you have never subscribed to them then you will need an account.

The only UI not.in English is S Sports + ( Turkey) but it's easy to navigate.

timple23 · 28-11-2021 11:40pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118231514#Comment_118231514

What card did you use for discovery+ India? Tried revolut and n26, no luck.

bromley52 · 28-11-2021 11:45pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118237640#Comment_118237640

I set up an Indian Google account and added my Revolut card to it. I then subscribed to Discovery + using that account.

timple23 · 29-11-2021 12:04am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118237657#Comment_118237657

Added card to Google, sign into discovery+ using google, only options are to use code, debit card and upi? What can I do next? Sorry for being such a pain.

bromley52 · 29-11-2021 8:37am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118237736#Comment_118237736

Perhaps things have changed but I was able to pay through Google Pay when on my Google Play India account.

timple23 · 29-11-2021 5:39pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118238159#Comment_118238159

Downloaded the app, won't let people pay using apple pay until 7/12, so that might explain it.

Double C · 29-11-2021 10:15pm

Trying this and its saying "We can't verify your email now" no matter what email I input. I've cleared the cache. Anyone find a way around this?

Edit - got it sorted!

feargantae · 30-11-2021 2:29am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118237657#Comment_118237657

Sorry for going off topic but is the Discovery+ not the Indian version then with Indian programmes and not the normal GB/IE one? Seems the content is different and doesn't default to IE content without VPN

bromley52 · 30-11-2021 7:16am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118243027#Comment_118243027

Yes, that is why I called it Discovery + India.

It has some Indian programming ( all in English) but also a lot of what is on our version.

The majority of the discovery live channels are also there including Eurosport India which carries a lot of the PGA US golf.

It costs about €3.50 a year which is basically free so I included it. The Irish UK version I think is about €6 a month.

You cannot switch to different Discovery plus regions using a VPN as they are all independent services with unique app. For example the app downloaded directly from the firestick app store will not work with Discovery India. You need to sideload a specific Discovery India app.

SteM · 02-12-2021 12:12am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118243126#Comment_118243126

I've been unable to find the discovery + India apk. Any chance of a pointer?

bromley52 · 02-12-2021 2:04am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118254446#Comment_118254446

I think this is it. To activate you need to install the play store India version on you phone and from within that app you active the TV app.

Discovery Communication India

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/discovery-communication-india/discovery-for-android-tv-android-tv/discovery-for-android-tv-android-tv-2-7-0-release/discovery-for-android-tv-2-7-0-android-apk-download/

TheDriver · 02-12-2021 9:38am

I tried the discovery india but found most of the things i watched weren't on the india one e.g. outback truckers etc.

I picked up a UK .IRL sub for 30 a year (including sports) when it was a special before the olympics.

Haz17 · 02-12-2021 11:05am

I have downloaded the app through Indian Google account but when I go to subscribe euro prices are coming up- where am I going wrong?

bromley52 · 02-12-2021 3:35pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118255459#Comment_118255459

In the Indian Google app do you see the prices of Movies in Rupees?

Haz17 · 02-12-2021 4:07pm

No in euros

bromley52 · 02-12-2021 4:34pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118257323#Comment_118257323

Prices should be in Rupees.

Did you add a payment method to Google Pay in you India account with an Indian address? I find Revolut doesn't seem to care where in the world your address is.

Haz17 · 02-12-2021 4:35pm

I finally got it working but the price is 82euro a year for India discovery...can I get it cheaper?

bromley52 · 02-12-2021 4:46pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118257464#Comment_118257464

😲 I paid Rs. 299 for the year last Feb21. I think this was roughly €3.50 for the year.

The yearly subscription seems to be gone up by 100 rupee

Quick Google result.

Discovery plus is available in two subscription plans of Rs. 199 and Rs. 399. The monthly subscription costs Rs. 199 while the yearly subscription is available for Rs. 399.

If you are paying €82 in India you are renting a house.

Haz17 · 02-12-2021 5:13pm

I must still be doing something wrong...do you need your VPN on to make payment?it's now saying it's geo restricted??Sorry so many questions

timple23 · 02-12-2021 8:50pm

set up a new gmail/google account while you have the india vpn on and make sure address of account is in india

tfeldi · 03-12-2021 1:58pm

Back to Hulu, one tip and one question:

Tip: As I struggled with opening a new PayPal US account, I bought a Hulu Giftcard on Amazon US. Works perfectly.

Question: I installed the Hulu app on my Firestick but it doesn't let me log in. Says the login details are invalid. Any idea why that could be? The details are definitely correct.

tfeldi · 04-12-2021 8:24am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118262730#Comment_118262730

No worries, resolved

timple23 · 02-01-2022 1:22pm

Managed to get discovery plus india for €4.72 for the year, here is how i did it.

1.Use android phone

Set vpn to india
Sign out of google on the phone.
Create new gmail account, probably easier to do on computer, make sure new account is Indian.
Sign into google with new gmail on phone
Go to play store
Search discovery plus app and make sure it says discovery communications india in header of app.
Sign into app using google account.
Add revolut card to google account
Pay using google pay.

Mistake I made was not signing out of google on the phone, so when I went to download app I was downloading from UK play store and not Indian play store even though vpn was set to India.

Atlantic Dawn · 02-01-2022 1:24pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118404898#Comment_118404898

Great price, are you finding that it has the same shows as the UK version? I'm on a year for €30, expires June so might take this out.

timple23 · 02-01-2022 1:33pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118404904#Comment_118404904

It appears so, it has Top Gear and a lot of motoring shows.

Hulu black Friday $1.99 per month for year

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