Setting Up OTT Services on Your Gaming Consoles Made Easy

OTT platforms are all the rage now, and there’s proof to that. According to Statista, the OTT industry revenue reached $84.76 billion in 2019, and that number is expected to almost double by 2024. That just goes to show how popular VOD is. After all, who doesn’t enjoy having access to their favorite TV shows and movies from just about anywhere?

Such accessibility wouldn’t have been possible without a wide variety of means of accessing OTT services. But one platform, in particular, happened to have garnered widespread popularity — gaming consoles. 

According to a 2017 survey, 88.6% of console owners were also subscribed to a minimum of one OTT service. With that in mind, it shouldn’t be surprising that gaming consoles dominated the OTT platform market.

But do you set up your favorite OTT services on your gaming devices? That’s what we’re here to find out! Stay tuned to learn how to set up OTT services on your gaming consoles.

• PlayStation 4
• Xbox One
• Nintendo Switch

Setting Up OTT Services on PlayStation 4

Netflix

You can set up Netflix on your PS4 if you already have a Netflix account in a few simple steps:

1. Sign in to your PS4 account.
2. Download the Netflix app from the PlayStation Store.
3. On the home screen, locate the TV & Video section.
4. Select the Netflix icon.
5. Sign in to your Netflix account using your email and password.

You are now logged in to your Netflix account on your PlayStation 4 and can watch your favorite series and films on your console.

Hulu

If you already own a Hulu account, all you’ll need to do to watch your favorite shows is to download the Hulu app on your PS4. Here’s how you can do that:

1. Sign in to your PS4 account.
2. Navigate to the PlayStation Store after powering your device up.
3. Type in “Hulu” into the search bar on the top sidebar.
4. Download the Hulu app.

Now all you have to do is start the Hulu app, sign in to your account, and enjoy your favorite shows!

Amazon Video

You need to be subscribed to Amazon Video to be able to use it on your PS4. If you are, it takes but a few simple steps to set it up:

1. Download the Amazon Video app from the PS4 menu.
2. Launch the application after the download is complete.
3. Sign in using your Amazon Video account details.
4. Enjoy!

Disney+

If you have a Disney+ account, you can begin watching it on your PS4 in no time. Here’s how you can set it up:

1. Sign in to your PS4 account and go to the PlayStation Store.
2. Select the search bar and type in “Disney+.”
3. Download the app.
4. Navigate to your TV & Video section and open the Disney+ app.
5. Sign in to your Disney+ account.

Now you can freely enjoy all Disney+ shows on your PS4!

HBO GO

If you own an HBO GO account, you can start enjoying your favorite shows on your PS4 immediately. All you have to do is follow these steps:

1. Sign in to your PS4 account and navigate to the PlayStation Store.
2. Input “HBO GO” in the search bar.
3. Download the application.
4. Access the app from your TV & Video section and open it.
5. Enter your HBO GO credentials, and you’re all set.

If you don’t have an HBO GO account, you can create one at your local HBO GO website.

Setting Up OTT Services on Xbox One

Netflix

If you have a Netflix account, you can set up the service on your Xbox One without much hassle. Here’s how:

1. Access the Xbox One Store by scrolling right from the home screen.
2. In the “Apps” section, search for “Netflix.”
3. Select and download the Netflix app.
4. Launch the app after it downloads.
5. Sign in to Netflix with your account credentials.

That’s all! Now you can enjoy all the fantastic shows Netflix has to offer on your Xbox One.

Hulu

Everyone with a Hulu account can enjoy the entirety of their services over their Xbox One. You just have to follow a few simple steps:

1. Navigate to the Xbox One Store from the home screen.
2. Search for “Hulu” in the “Apps” section of the Store.
3. Download the Hulu app and launch it.
4. Enter your Hulu credentials to log in.

Now you’re all set to view your favorite shows on your Xbox One!

Amazon Video

If you’re subscribed to Amazon Video, you can use its services from your Xbox One consoles. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Search for the Amazon Video app in Xbox One Store.
2. Download it.
3. After the download is complete, launch the app.
4. Enter your Amazon Video credentials.
5. Select your favorite show and enjoy.

Disney+

If you’re a proud owner of a Disney+ account and wish to enjoy all of the latest shows on your Xbox One, you can do so without much hassle. Here’s what you have to do to start:

1. Go to the Xbox One Store from your home screen.
2. Find the search tab and type in “Disney+.”
3. Select the Disney+ application from the search results.
4. Download the app and launch it after it’s done.
5. Log in to Disney+ with your account information.

That’s it! Now you can enjoy the full service of Disney+ on your Xbox One.

HBO GO

If you wish to stream your favorite HBO GO shows on your Xbox One device, you now can! All you have to do is follow these steps to get started:

1. Open the Xbox One Store from your home screen.
2. Look up “HBO GO” in the “Apps” section.
3. Select the app from the results and download it.
4. Open HBO GO after it finishes downloading.
5. Enter your HBO GO account credentials to get access to its services.

Now you can watch all your favorite HBO GO shows from your gaming console!

Setting Up OTT Services on Nintendo Switch

Netflix

Unfortunately, Nintendo Switch still doesn’t have an official Netflix application, so you can’t enjoy your favorite Netflix shows on the console.

However, there is an unofficial way to install the Netflix app on your Nintendo Switch. What you’ll have to do is install the Android OS on the device. After that, you can download the Netflix app from the Google Play Store, like on any Android phone or tablet.

You can find an in-depth guide on how to install the Android OS on your Nintendo Switch here. 

Note: There are downsides to having the Android OS on your Switch, such as losing GPS support, internal microphone and camera functionality, and Joycons might not work for every app. So think your decision through carefully before proceeding.

Hulu

If you are a Hulu subscriber, you may use their services on your Nintendo Switch freely. All you have to do is set up the Hulu app as following:

1. Go to the Nintendo eShop.
2. Search for “Hulu.”
3. Download the application from the search results.
4. Follow the instructions provided to finish the installation process.
5. Sign in with your Hulu credentials to finalize the process.

All you have left now is to grab some popcorn and relax with your favorite TV shows!

Amazon Video

Unfortunately, Nintendo eShop doesn’t have the Amazon Video app for Nintendo Switch, and there are no indications whether the app will become available in the future. The only way to stream your Amazon Video content freely on a Switch would be to jailbreak it. However, we wouldn’t recommend you do that as it is risky and can ruin your console.

Disney+

Unfortunately, Disney+ app isn’t available on Nintendo Switch currently. However, some speculate that the app might become available in the future due to its popularity and the fact that it is perfect for children. Although, neither Nintendo nor Disney have revealed any indications or info about the app coming to the console, so all we can do is hope.

HBO GO

Unfortunately, the HBO GO app is not on the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo Switch, and there is no information on whether Nintendo will add it in the future.