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How to check a local channel on Hulu + Live TV

Check the local station and home network rules before buying a live TV subscription for a specific broadcast.

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For a local channel, check the station name and home location on the live TV service. A national network brand can have many affiliates, and a programme in Hulu’s on-demand library is a different route to viewing it.

Use a programme with a location-specific slot

Suppose you want the 6 p.m. local news. Look up the local affiliate and compare the exact local bulletin in the live schedule. Search the affiliate name or call sign where the interface provides one. This is more useful than searching only the national network logo.

Check where and how you will watch

Read Hulu’s Home network guidance if you expect to move house or switch networks. Check the intended living-room device and use the intended home network when verifying the feed. If a mobile device shows different channels, preserve the location and device context when asking Hulu to explain the difference.

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