Hulu has added offline video downloads to its on-demand video service, but there’s a catch: the feature is only available with Hulu’s $12-per-month ad-free service, not the more popular $6-per-month service with ads. If you’re eligible, downloads are available today on iOS and are coming soon to Android.
Hulu first announced its offline viewing plans in May 2018, saying at the time that it would be able to embed advertisements in users’ downloads. It’s unclear what became of that offering; a Hulu spokesperson said via email that the company is sticking with ad-free downloading for now because it’s “consistent with other download offerings in the market today, ensures the best experience for our viewers, and adds even more value to this plan.”
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