Hulu Error Code 94 — Connection to Server Timed Out

What Does This Error Mean?

Hulu Error 94 means your device tried to reach Hulu's servers but the connection timed out. This is almost always a network issue on your end. Restarting your router and the Hulu app usually solves it.

Affected Models

Hulu on iPhone
Hulu on Android
Hulu on Roku
Hulu on Smart TV

Common Causes

Your internet connection is slow, unstable, or has dropped out
Your router or modem needs a restart to refresh the connection
Hulu's servers are temporarily overloaded or experiencing an outage
A firewall or parental control setting is blocking Hulu's connection
The Hulu app has a bug causing it to fail when connecting

How to Fix It

Check if your internet is working by opening a website or another streaming app.

If nothing loads, the problem is your internet — not Hulu specifically.
Restart your router or modem. Unplug it, wait 30 seconds, then plug it back in.

Wait a full minute after it powers back up before launching Hulu.
Close the Hulu app completely and reopen it.

Force-close it from your recent apps list rather than just pressing the Home button.
Check the Hulu Status page at help.hulu.com or search 'Hulu down' online.

If Hulu is having a server outage, all you can do is wait for them to fix it.
Try connecting your device to a mobile hotspot instead of your home Wi-Fi.

If Hulu works on the hotspot, the problem is your home network — your router or ISP.

When to Call a Professional

If Error 94 keeps coming back after multiple restarts and your internet is otherwise working fine, contact Hulu support. Ask them to check if there's an outage or account-level connection issue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hulu Error 94 appeared out of nowhere — my internet seems fine. Why?

Hulu's own servers may be the issue, not your internet. Check Hulu's status page or search 'Is Hulu down' to see if others are affected.

I only get Error 94 on my TV but Hulu works on my phone — what does that mean?

Your TV's Wi-Fi connection may be weaker than your phone's. Move your router closer or use an Ethernet cable if your TV supports it.

Does Error 94 mean I'll lose what I was watching?

No. Hulu saves your watch progress automatically. Once the connection is restored, you can resume right where you left off.