Hulu is gradually rolling out the new interface to streaming devices such as Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku, among other compatible devices. A new redesign moves the navigation to the left with options for TV, Movies, and My Staff.
The company confirmed to TechCrunch that the updated interface started rolling yesterday — not just for Android TV devices, but for all supported connected devices including Chromecast, LG Smart TVs, Samsung Smart TVs and Vizio SmartCast TVs. It will be available on TV devices in the coming months.
The new interface was first reported by Cord Cutter News.
Users who saw the update were welcomed with the following message from Hulu:[戻る]Press to open a menu for quick access to TV, Movies, My Items, and more. ”
This update will make it easier for TV users to navigate to these destinations. Previously, viewers had to scroll to the top of the page. The user can now access the menu by clicking the back button on the remote control.
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The last time the streaming company did a big-screen redesign was in 2020, when the top navigation introduced categories like “TV,” “Movies,” and “Sports.”
Last October, the streaming service increased its pricing from $6.99 per month to $7.99 per month for its ad-supported plan and from $12.99 per month to $14.99 per month for its ad-free plan. Disney’s ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu ad-supported bundle plans have also gone from $13.99 to $14.99 per month.
In December, we also increased the price of the Basic Live TV bundle, which offers Hulu Live TV and ESPN+ with ads and Disney+ without ads, from $69.99 per month to $74.99 per month. The Premium plan increases from $75.99 per month to $82.99 per month and offers Hulu + Live TV and Disney+ ad-free and ESPN+ with ads.
