When it comes to content streaming services that offer a vast assortment of movies and TV shows, Hulu is among the most popular ones. However, the main downside of this content streaming service to hundreds of millions of TV and movie fans all over the world, including Australia, is the fact that Hulu is only available to people located in the US.

If you’re outside the US and you try to view content on Hulu, you would run into a disheartening error message indicating that the service is not available in your country.

The good news is that a Hulu VPN bypass is possible, and you can access content no matter what your location in the world is by using a Smart DNS or a virtual private network (VPN). In this article, we show you exactly how to unblock Hulu and watch your favorite Hulu shows from Australia.

Using a VPN to Watch Hulu from Australia

Of all the methods you can use to unblock Hulu and other content streaming services which Geo-restrict, using a quality VPN is the most effective. If you’re wondering how Hulu works with a VPN, the technology underlying a VPN is different from that used in Smart DNS. The former re-routes your Internet traffic to a VPN server located in a country in which a desired service is available.

In this case, the VPN service tunnels your data through a VPN server in the US to make Hulu think that you are accessing the website from within the country. The VPN encrypts all your online data, making it inaccessible to others.

For this reason, it is a well-known fact that you should use a VPN whenever you access the Internet through a public Wi-Fi network such as the one offered at coffee shops or airports. That way, no one can monitor your online activity and get a hold of your sensitive information, such as the login details for your email, online bank account, etc.

Using a VPN to watch Hulu from Australia is advantageous, because once you unblock content from Hulu—which, like Netflix, uses advanced anti-VPN technology to try and keep VPN users locked out—you automatically unlock content from other Geo-restricted streaming services such as US Netflix, WWE Network, and Amazon Instant Video among others. Moreover, VPN technology is unaffected by DNS Hijacking and Transparent Proxies among other invasive policies by Internet Service Providers (ISPs).

It doesn’t matter which device you are using because leading VPN providers have a desktop client or a smartphone app for all major platforms, i.e. Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android. This means that you can watch Hulu with a VPN on your Roku, Smart TV, Apple TV, PS3/PS4, Chromecast, etc. provided your router is VPN compatible.

When comparing prospective VPN service providers, your topmost consideration should be the level of privacy and security that you are accorded by the service. After all, what’s the point of having a lightning fast VPN if hackers and snoopy law enforcement agencies can still access your data?

Therefore, an ideal VPN provider is one that keeps no record of users’ online activity, including the websites you visit, information that could be used to identify you, and any files you download during a browsing session. Well-established VPN services like ExpressVPN and Private Internet Access do not keep logs of your online activity, and on top of that, offer good connection speeds among other features.

Using Smart DNS to Watch Hulu from Australia

To give you access to Geo-restricted content on Hulu, a Smart DNS proxy serves as a bridge for data transmitted between your device and Hulu. Like a VPN, Smart DNS makes it appear as if you’re accessing Hulu from the US when you are using a VPN with an Australian server.

The following are some of the advantages of Smart DNS:

It enables unblocking and streaming Hulu content from your PC, Mac, Xbox, Roku, Smart TV, Chromecast, and PS3/PS4. This is because it supports all the major device platforms.
Smart DNS enables you to simultaneously circumvent Geo-restrictions from more than one country or region. As a result, you can unblock streaming services such as Hulu Plus, CBC Canada, and BBC iPlayer among others at the same time. Well-established providers of Smart DNS services can make up to 120 channels available.
The connection speed remains unaffected, so you can stream your favorite online content in HD.
Policies such as Transparent Proxies and DNS Hijacking by internet service providers cannot affect Smart DNS proxies from letting you stream online content.

As with VPN service providers, it is important that you carry out research and read a couple of reviews before settling on a Smart DNS service provider in order to get the best value for your money. Give preference to providers that offer reasonable trial periods and money-back guarantees.

Devices Supported by Hulu

Whether you’re using a VPN or Smart DNS to watch Hulu from Australia, here is a list of Hulu-supported devices:

Nintendo 3ds
Apple TV
Windows/Mac PC
Roku
Windows Phone
Android
Playstation PS4/PS3/PS Vita
Smart TV (Philips/Sony/Panasonic/Vizio/Samsung/Sharp)
Blu-ray Player
Amazon Kindle Fire
Wii/Wii U
Chromecast
WD TV
Amazon Fire TV
iPhone/iPad
Xbox (Xbox One/Xbox 360)

In addition to Hulu, here’s a list of other popular content-streaming services that you can access from Australia using a VPN or Smart DNS:

CW TV
Lifetime
Netflix
WWE Network
UFC
Fox Soccer 2GO
WatchESPN
Amazon Instant Video
History
Crackle
Crunchyroll
Disney Channel
NHL Game Center
NBA Game Time

VPN and Smart DNS technology have their advantages and disadvantages, and the most suitable will depend on your specific needs and preferences with regard to watching Hulu or any other streaming service from Australia.

Hot Hulu Original TV Shows and Movies

Now that you know how to watch Hulu from Australia using Smart DNS or a VPN, here are our top ten favorite picks for Hulu original TV shows and top three favorite picks for Hulu original movies.

Hulu TV Series

The Looming Tower (2018) – 9.4
The Handmaid’s Tale (2017) – 9.6
Harlots (2017) – 9.5
Difficult People (2015) – 9.5
Casual (2015) – 9.2
I Love You, America (2017) – 9.2
National Treasure (2016) – 9.1
Marvel’s Runaways (2017) – 9.1
The Wrong Mans (2013) – 8.8
The Mindy Project (2012) – 8.3

Hulu Movies

Batman & Bill (2017) – 10
The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years (2016) – 10
Too Funny to Fail (2017) – 9.7