What connecting Spotify to Hulu actually does
Connecting Spotify to Hulu links your two accounts so that Hulu can see your Spotify login and you can sign in to Hulu using your Spotify credentials instead of creating a separate Hulu password. This is a convenience feature — it does not combine your bills, give you Spotify music inside Hulu, or change what either service costs you. You still pay for Spotify and Hulu separately unless you have already purchased a bundle plan that includes both.
If you want to actually bundle Spotify and Hulu together at a lower price, that is a different step that happens before or after you connect the accounts. The connection itself just means you log in once instead of twice.
Key Takeaways
- Connecting your accounts lets you sign into Hulu with your Spotify login, but does not reduce your bill unless you have a bundle plan.
- Hulu offers three bundle options: Hulu with Spotify Premium, Hulu with Spotify Free, and Hulu with Spotify Premium and Disney+, each at a different price.
- You can connect accounts on Hulu's website or in the Hulu app by going to Account Settings and selecting "Connect to Spotify".
- If you already have both services separately, you can still connect them, but you will continue paying both bills until you switch to a bundle plan.
The three Hulu and Spotify bundle options
Hulu offers three official bundles that pair Spotify with Hulu at a discount compared to paying separately. The first is Hulu with Spotify Premium, which gives you ad-free Hulu and Spotify Premium in one monthly charge. The second is Hulu with Spotify Free, which pairs ad-supported Hulu with Spotify Free (the version with ads and limited skips). The third is Hulu with Spotify Premium and Disney+, which adds Disney+ to the first bundle.
Each bundle costs less than buying all three services separately. The exact price depends on whether you choose ad-supported or ad-free Hulu, and prices change periodically. You can see current pricing on Hulu's website under the Plans section.
If you already pay for Spotify and Hulu separately and want to switch to a bundle, you will need to cancel one or both of your current subscriptions and sign up for the bundle instead. Connecting your accounts does not automatically move you to a bundle plan.
How to connect Spotify to Hulu on the web
On a computer or phone browser, go to Hulu.com and sign in to your Hulu account. Click on your profile icon in the top right corner and select Account. Scroll down to the Connected Apps section and click Connect next to Spotify.
You will be taken to a Spotify login page. Sign in with your Spotify email and password. Spotify will ask you to confirm that you want to allow Hulu to access your account — click Agree. You will be returned to Hulu and the connection is complete.
If you do not see a Connected Apps section, your account may already be connected, or your region may not support this feature. Hulu's account connection feature is available in the United States but not all countries.
How to connect Spotify to Hulu in the mobile app
Open the Hulu app on your phone or tablet and tap the profile icon at the bottom right. Select Account. Scroll to Connected Apps and tap Connect next to Spotify.
The Spotify login screen will appear. Enter your Spotify email and password and tap Log In. Confirm the connection when Spotify asks for permission. You will return to the Hulu app and the connection is done.
On some phones, you may be taken to the Spotify app instead of a web login. If that happens, follow the same confirmation steps in the Spotify app and you will be returned to Hulu automatically.
What happens after you connect your accounts
Once connected, you can sign into Hulu using your Spotify login credentials. When you open Hulu and see the login screen, look for a "Continue with Spotify" or "Sign in with Spotify" button. Click or tap it, and you will be logged in without entering a separate Hulu password.
Your Spotify and Hulu accounts remain separate otherwise. Your Spotify playlists do not appear in Hulu, and your Hulu watch history does not appear in Spotify. The connection is only for login convenience.
If you later want to disconnect the accounts, go back to Account Settings in Hulu, find Connected Apps, and select Disconnect next to Spotify. You will then need to use your Hulu email and password to log in again.
Switching from separate subscriptions to a bundle plan
If you currently pay for Spotify and Hulu separately and want to move to a bundle, start by going to Hulu.com and looking at the Plans page. Choose the bundle that matches what you want — Premium Spotify with ad-free Hulu, Free Spotify with ad-supported Hulu, or the three-service bundle with Disney+.
Click on the bundle you want. Hulu will ask you to sign in and confirm the switch. Your Hulu subscription will change to the bundle plan, and your billing will update to the bundle price. You will then need to cancel your separate Spotify subscription to avoid paying twice. Go to Spotify.com, sign in, go to Account, and select Cancel Premium or Cancel Spotify (depending on which you have). Your Spotify access will end on your next billing date, and the Spotify included in your Hulu bundle will set up at the same time.
If you have a Spotify family plan or other special subscription, switching to a Hulu bundle may not be the right move, because the bundle includes only one Spotify account. In that case, you can keep both subscriptions separate and still connect them for login convenience.
Troubleshooting connection problems
If the Connect button does not appear next to Spotify in your Hulu account settings, the feature may not be available in your region or on your account type. Hulu's account connection feature works in the United States but may not work everywhere.
If you see an error message when you try to connect, make sure you are using the correct email and password for your Spotify account. If you have changed your Spotify password recently, use the new one. If the error continues, try disconnecting and reconnecting. Go to Account Settings, find Connected Apps, select Disconnect, wait a few seconds, and then try Connect again.
If you are trying to sign into Hulu with Spotify but it is not working, make sure the accounts are actually connected by checking your Hulu Account Settings again. If they are connected but the login button is not appearing, try clearing your browser cache or logging out of both services and starting fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to connect Spotify to Hulu?
No. Connecting is optional and only for convenience. You can use Hulu with your regular Hulu email and password whether or not Spotify is connected. The connection does not affect your service or your bill.
If I connect my accounts, will I be charged twice?
Only if you have separate Spotify and Hulu subscriptions. Connecting the accounts does not combine your bills. If you want to pay one price for both, you need to switch to an official Hulu and Spotify bundle plan.
Can I use the same Spotify account for multiple Hulu accounts?
You can connect one Spotify account to one Hulu account. If you have multiple Hulu accounts, you would need to connect each one separately using the same Spotify login, but Spotify's terms of service restrict account sharing, so check Spotify's current policy before doing this.
What if I cancel Spotify but keep Hulu?
If you cancel your Spotify subscription, the connection to Hulu will no longer work, and you will need to sign into Hulu with your email and password instead. Your Hulu subscription is not affected and will continue as normal.
Can I connect Hulu to other music services like Apple Music?
Hulu does not currently offer official account connections with Apple Music, Amazon Music, or other streaming services. The Spotify connection is specific to Hulu's bundle partnership with Spotify.