Problems using the hulu.jp service

WD Legacy Products WD TV Live Streaming
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I live in Japan, I bought my new WD TV Live a few a few weeks ago, I was planning on using it for my subscription on Hulu Japan.

But when I launched my device the hulu service was gone, (amongs netflix and other services).

I knew that I would not be able to use netfix from Japan since they dont operate here, but Hulu is operating in Japan, why cant I access hulu.jp from my new wd tv live?

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hulu service is only supported on US

3

Wrong.

Hulu began here in Japan the end of last year. The WDTV Live Streaming Player is pictured on the Hulu Japan site as a supported device for streaming Hulu.

I’m currently using FW 1.04.12 – I’ve never updated the firmware as this one is stable [with zero problems in my network] and I haven’t wanted to risk any of the issues users have experienced with subequent updates. But should I take a chance and update, will Hulu Japan be supported or will the HuluPlus button simply disappear from the available services?

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Well, here’s a rather unexpected wrinkle:  unknown to me, the SMP has been available here in Japan since May of this year – with a unique [to Japan] ID number:  WDBHG70000NBK-JESN.

If the thread starter – like me – purchased the SMP outside Japan then Hulu Japan may never be an available option in a future firmware update as Hulu Japan will only be available on units built for the Japanese market.

Should anyone have information, appreciated if you’d post it on this thread.

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I think you’ll be better contacting WD directly for official response