Wondering why is Hulu so quiet on my TV? Well, we’re here to help by uncovering everything!
The Hulu quietness issue can originate from many factors on your TV and the Hulu platform. In this guide, we did our best to identify the problem as well as discover many working solutions!
Hulu could be quiet on your TV if you haven’t increased the TV volume or there’s an issue with the default output device.
Sometimes the audio is super quiet because of the specific media or broadcast, and in addition, this can also be caused by weak WiFi.
To review the problem in depth, keep reading further!
Why Is Hulu Volume So Low On TV?
No matter whether you’re using a browser to stream Hulu or downloaded the TV application, what causes the problem remains identical.
Users most often end up resolving the issue by performing common TV troubleshooting, which we’ll review in depth, later in this guide.
First, let’s unwrap all possibilities why Hulu is so quiet on your TV:
- There’s a settings problem with the Hulu platform
- Your TV’s volume hasn’t been increased
- A problem with the external output (audio) device
- An issue with the current media playing within Hulu
Hulu is Very Quiet On My TV – 7 Solutions that Work!
1. Increase the TV Volume
Hulu could be simply quiet because you haven’t increased the volume of the TV enough.
Since there is no Hulu volume controller, all sounds you hear through the platform must be managed through the TV’ software.
This is why muting the TV will also mute the volume within Hulu!
- Press the “Volume +” button on the TV’s remote to increase multiple times!
Adjusting Volume from a Third-Party Device?
Most streaming setups nowadays have a third-party audio device.
Whether it will be a soundbar, speakers set, or a single subwoofer, there will be an additional audio source to be adjusted.
If you have a speaker/soundbar connected to the TV, increase the volume from the physical button on the remote or use a provided remote control.
Can’t Adjust TV Volume?
When you’re unable to adjust the TV’s volume, we’re probably looking at an entirely different issue with your setup.
Several simple things you should test are moving closer to the TV, power cycling the remote, and replacing the current batteries.
Alert: Make sure there is nothing interfering with the signal of the remote and your TV!
2. Restart TV & Reopen Hulu!
The next step is as simple as restarting the Hulu platform. You’ve probably encountered a temporal functionality issue with the platform, hence rebooting should help.
If you’re streaming through the web browser, you only need to hit the “X” button at the top-right to close it.
Here’s how to exit Hulu and reboot most TVs in easy steps:
- Press the back arrow or “Home” button on the TV’s remote.
- From the homepage, press the power button to turn off the TV.
- Unplug the TV’s power cable and wait for 30-45 seconds.
- Reconnect the TV’s cable and turn on the TV with the remote.
- Once your TV has loaded up, relaunch the Hulu platform.
The steps above show a power cycle process. It is an effective method to troubleshoot any general issues with the TV, simply by unplugging it from power.
This allows all of the electricity from the TV to be discharged, and will not delete any of the TV data or settings.
3. Turn on a Different Broadcast
Though it may sound odd that the volume issue is related to the current broadcast, it is possible.
Some of the media uploaded to Hulu may have lower audio levels or fewer audio channels, and it’s all based on the type of file, its extension, and format that we cannot check through Hulu.
- Simply, test by switching between multiple Hulu shows or movies!
Content Issues Within Hulu?
Also, make sure that the broadcast you’re testing isn’t related in any way to the previous one.
Most often when there’s an ongoing problem with content within Hulu, TV shows uploaded by a single provider might all have audio-related issues.
Reminder: Have you tested whether the volume is low on other apps besides Hulu?
4. Switch to the TV’s Default Audio
The reason why is Hulu so quiet on my TV might be due to a misconfiguration in the settings of the default audio output playout.
Our next suggestion is to revert to the default output of the TV (the in-built speakers), and check whether the Hulu volume would still be very quiet.
Quick Fact: Every TV has in-built speakers that can be used anytime there is no external (audio) equipment connected to one of the ports.
On most TVs, you can select the default output device in the following way:
- Access the “Settings” of your TV device.
- Navigate into the “Audio” or “Sound” tab.
- Press on the ‘Devices” button and scroll down.
- Select the devices list and inspect the slider.
- Choose the “Default” option from the list.
About the Default Output Device?
You should know that upon changing the audio device of the TV, the volume will be instantly reduced.
Press the “Volume +” button on the TV’s remote control multiple times, after reverting the audio device to the in-built speakers.
Note: Some TVs have the function to automatically switch to a new audio device connected.
5. Inspect the TV’s Audio Settings
Using incorrect audio settings may lead to poor/weak volume within some of the installed apps.
To correct this problem, you need to go into your TV’ settings and adjust the equalizer, which essentially controls the depth, strength, and pitch of the volume.
How to Correct TV Audio Settings?
Note: Keep in mind that some of the following settings may be unavailable on your TV model!
- Open the Settings of your TV.
- Head into the “Sound” tab.
- Press on “Equalizer” next.
- Choose a preset from the options.
- The best standard audio equalizer to choose is “Powerful”
- For less high-pitch sounds, choose “Soft” or “Treble”
How to Manually Adjust the TV’s Equalizer?
You can apply any equalizer preset, as long as your TV can control the decibels over the audio channels.
Here’s a nifty way to adjust the equalizer of your TV manually:
- Channel “31” to “+11”
- Channel “62” to “+11”
- Channel “125” to “+9”
- Channel “250” to “-3”
- Channel “500” to “-2”
- Channel “1k” to “+2”
- Channel “2k” to “+10”
- Channel “4k” to “+11”
- Channel “8k” to “+12”
- Channel “16k” to “+13”
Tip: View your TV’s user manual to determine if there’s an in-built audio equalizer!
6. Reset the HDMI Connection
If you’re using HDMI to link another streaming device to your TV, the audio fault could be with the cable connection.
Since HDMI transfers both audio and video together, HDMI connection problems usually lead to sync issues with the audio/video.
Follow these steps to reset the HDMI between the streaming device and the TV:
- Unplug the HDMI cable from the back of the TV’s input port.
- Disconnect the other end of the cable from the source device.
- Connect the HDMI cable to another HDMI of your television.
- Don’t forget to switch the TV’s Input Source to the new HDMI.
- Open Hulu and test whether the audio can now be increased.
Tip: Use a Different HDMI Cable!
Sometimes, irreversible damage to the HDMI cable connectors might be causing the low volume from the Hulu app.
This is why if you’ve got a spare HDMI cable, don’t hesitate to test whether the audio will improve, and if you’ve noticed any HDMI cable faults, do a replacement.
7. Uninstall/Reinstall the Hulu App
A solution strictly for users who have volume issues with the Hulu app is to reinstall the platform.
By removing Hulu and then downloading it again, you’re performing a clean reinstall of the application’s data that could have been causing issues with the volume the entire time.
Here’s how to reinstall Hulu on your TV in easy steps:
- Access the Settings of the TV device.
- Navigate into the “Storage”/”Applications” tab.
- Scroll down and locate the Hulu app.
- Using the remote control, highlight the app.
- Choose “Uninstall” from the app options menu.
- Once Hul is removed, access the content store.
- Use the search field to locate the Hulu app.
- Add the application to the download queue.
Tip: If you’re still experiencing quiet Hulu volume on your TV, contact Hulu Support for help!
Quick Recap:
Hence, the reason why is Hulu so quiet on my TV is due to low TV volume or an issue with the external speakers connected to the TV.
The solution revolves around the TV audio settings as well as the Hulu application and checking whether everything is intact.
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Finn Wheatley holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from UCL, London. He helped small data science consultancy firms, helping large corporations to grow their data capabilities, deploy advanced machine learning-based analytics and troubleshoot tech-related issues. Check out more about him here.