If you live in the US and want to watch Indian movies or shows, I believe Hotstar is the best option for you but you may have trouble streaming your favorite film from Hotstar from the United States.  

Luckily for you, there’s no need to worry. This blog is dedicated to explaining how you can enjoy Hotstar from the USA. Keep reading!

Hotstar USA

Hotstar comes to mind when we think about streaming services. Various niches are covered on this site. With a Hotstar subscription, you can watch movies, TV shows, original shows, and sports events. After its launch in the United States in 2018, it has already attracted large numbers of subscribers.

Hotstar USA lets you watch Hotstar TV shows, movies, sports, and live news while on the go. Online, there are numerous video streams available in several languages. There are several TV shows, movies, and sports available on the platform, including:

• More than 70,000 hours of entertainment
• More than 2,400 movies
• More than 900 from the Star India network
• Live coverage of major sporting events around the world

Hotstar is the most comprehensive entertainment platform, whether you want to watch classic Bollywood movies or follow the ICC Cricket World Cup. 

The Hotstar app was launched in 2015 and already has 300 million users, making it among the most popular apps in the world.

 Download & Installation Guide

• For Windows PC 

Having to hold a smartphone while watching a movie or live game for hours is difficult for most of us. The Hotstar App is for Android and IOS. Hotstar does not offer an app for Windows or other operating systems. A Hotstar user can use Hotstar Web to watch Hotstar on a PC. However, we have found a way to download Hotstar for PC.

1.  Enter us.hotstar.com in any URL.
2. Now click on the Login button to play any content directly from the URL.
3. With Hotstar, you can pause, download, rewind, forward, etc. 
4. Also, you can watch old videos, sports, and all movies in different languages.
5. You can also stream Hotstar on your TV or PC.
6.  Some TVs, however, don’t support Hotstar. Hotstar for PC can be used without any problem. 

The Hotstar app is free. Hotstar can be installed on a computer or laptop by following the same steps. It is free to download. Including sports, a premium package allows for you to watch every part of it as it is broadcast.

• For Android 

Download Hotstar if you are an Android user to watch all your missed TV shows, live shows, sports, and many more. Follow the below-given steps to download Hotstar on your device.

• You can easily download Hotstar from the play store. Make sure that your Android device has internet access.
• Search for the Hotstar App in the Play Store. Search results will be displayed. You can download Hotstar by tapping on the icon.
• Continue by clicking the download button. Hotstar will be installed on your device automatically once the download process is complete.
• On your home screen, you can see an icon for Hotstar. Get into your favorite shows, watch videos, get the latest news, and watch sports live.

• For iOS

Besides Android users, iOS users can also download Hotstar on their devices. To download Hotstar iOS, follow these simple steps. The following steps will simplify the process.

• To begin, open the App Store on your Apple device.
• In the search bar, find the Hotstar App. Choose one of the apps from Novi Digital Entertainment Pvt Ltd developer name because there are many to choose from.
• To continue, enter your Apple ID and click on the download or install button.
• Your iOS device will be automatically installed with the Hotstar app after it is downloaded successfully.
• The Hotstar icon will appear in your app menu or on your home screen after successful installation.
• You can now open the app and sign up with your Gmail or Facebook account, or you can give details to sign up with Hotstar.
• After that, you can stream live videos, sports, TV shows, all the latest movies, etc. Take advantage of Hotstar’s unlimited features on your iOS device.

Hotstar USA Plans

1. Free membership 

The Hotstar app is free to download from the Play Store and the IOS store for US subscribers. Hotstar’s app can be downloaded for free. A limited amount of digital content is available with the free subscription. The free plan does not allow users to watch live streaming of cricket matches, European leagues, sports channels, premium movies, and Hotstar TV shows. With a free Hotstar membership, you can watch TV shows, live TV channels, and watch sport highlights. Free subscribers are able to watch all TV serials once they are broadcast on TV channels. 

Update: Hotstar USA is no longer offering a free subscription plan, and users must subscribe to a paid plan instead. Without a paid plan, Hotstar content will not be accessible.

2.Hotstar USA monthly recurring Plan

 VIP Plans are not offered by Hotstar USA. They offer monthly recurring and annual membership plans. Digital content is available to their subscribers in both plans.

Fees are the difference between these two plans. Subscribers to the monthly recurring plan pay the subscription fee of 19.99$ + taxes every month. Subscribers to annual plans pay a one-time fee for the entire year. 

Update – The Hotstar USA website has also stopped offering monthly subscriptions. Currently, there is only an annual entertainment plan. A 50% discount is applied to annual subscription plans. A huge library of digital content makes it the most affordable OTT app.

3.Hotstar USA Annual membership Plan 

 Hotstar USA’s annual membership plan has been reduced to $49.99 + taxes per annum. 

Hotstar subscribers can cancel their membership at any time. In order for Hotstar subscribers to conveniently make their decision, they are notified three days before payment is due. Hotstar subscribers can cancel their membership within 48 hours of signing up with the paid plan and will get a full refund of the membership fee.

How To Activate USA Subscription 

1. Visit the Hotstar USA website to activate your Hotstar subscription.
2. Click on the start subscription tab on the Homepage.
3. A sign-up page will appear.
4. Click the sign up tab and provide your name, email address, and password.
5. A payment page will appear, where you can input your credit cards or debit cards.
6. If you have a Hotstar promo code or a deal, you can enter it here. You can enter the Hotstar promo code by clicking on the Have a promo code tab. You’ll receive a discounted price if you use the Hotstar coupon.
7. When you have entered the promo code and credit card information, click on the start membership button. Following that, you will be able to access the complete digital library of Hotstar USA.

Features Of Hotstar USA

• Streaming on two screens 

 Hotstar USA streams on two screens at once. Therefore, family members who have different favorite shows can watch them at the same time. In addition, you will be able to reduce your subscription costs.

• Multiple Devices support 

Hotstar supports almost all hardware devices used for content streaming. Android, iOS, Web browsers, and smart TVs are supported. 

• Available in multiple languages 

Hotstar USA offers content in eight Indian languages. It is famous for this reason. People from all demographics can find content on it. The languages available on Hotstar are Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Kannada, and English.

• Live TV Channels 

Subscribers to Hotstar USA can watch Live TV channels in different niches. Live news, TV shows, kids shows, sports matches, and movies are broadcast on these channels. In other words, it is a complete entertainment package.

• Video on Demand 

 Hotstar’s specials can be watched without ads. Hotstar USA releases these originals from time to time. Hotstar’s most popular specials include Aarya, Special Ops, Hundred, and Hostages.

• Cricket matches 

Hotstar is the official streaming partner for all Indian cricket matches. Hotstar is the exclusive broadcaster of the IPL, ICC world cup, and international cricket series. It is a must for cricket fans to subscribe to Hotstar when following matches. During the IPL 2019, Hotstar was viewed concurrently by the most number of people.

How to change the Language in Hotstar?

A user can find his or her favorite videos and shows in different languages and enjoy them without interruption. Additionally to the Hotstar language settings, the subtitles can also be enabled.

Hotstar’s language can be changed by following these steps.

• Find the videos you want to watch.
• Choose a video and play it.
• To change the audio language, click on the ‘Settings’ icon on top of the video player.
• The screen will then display the available languages.
• Choose your preferred language. The language of that video will be changed.

Sporting events generally offer this option, which allows users to select their preferred language for commentary.

• For The Web Users

A computer’s settings icon will appear at the bottom right of the screen if you are viewing the video on a computer. To watch the video, you will need to follow the same steps as if you were using the Hotstar app.

• Change Of Subtitles

Users of Hotstar can also add or change the subtitle language for a video. Subtitles can be enabled by clicking the subtitle button, if available. You will be able to select one of the available languages. Click on any of the listed languages. There is one thing to keep in mind: Indian movies and videos are usually only available in English.

Furthermore, users may notice that some features are missing from the web interface compared to the mobile app. An organization generally does this as a strategy to provide end-to-end user experience by encouraging mobile web users to utilize mobile applications. 

Hotstar Sports

Hotstar provides live telecasts of a wide variety of sports, including,

• Kabaddi
•  Badminton
• Hockey
• Cricket.

Hotstar has exclusive rights to broadcast the Indian Premier League (IPL). Consequently, you can only watch live IPL games on Hotstar. In addition, the IPL is streamed in a variety of languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Kannada, Hindi, and English.

Hotstar, on the other hand, may be of interest if you’re looking for matches outside of India or other international cricket tournaments.

HOTSTAR MOVIES AND SERIALS

• Movies

All your favorite Bollywood and Hollywood movies are available for streaming. Hotstar is the best place to discover new TV shows, blockbuster movies, sports, and live news.

• KHUDA HAFIZ
• THE BIG BULL
• HOUSEFULL 4
• TANHAJI 
• BANG BANG
• BAAGHI 3
• DIL BECHARA
• MISSION MANGAL

• Serials

On Disney+ Hotstar, you can watch exclusive TV shows and serials online.

• ROSHNI
• YEH RISHTA KYA KEHLATA HAI
• SAATH NIBHAANA SAATHIYA 2
• IMLI
• RAMAYAN
• SHARARAT 2
• OM SHANTI OM
• KASOTI ZINDAGI KI
• LOCKDOWN KI LOVE STORY
• HOLI HAI LIFE OKAY HAI

Hotstar News

The app’s news section is very interesting. It allows users to watch news channels live, usually those that are already free to air.

 The home page of the news tab also plays the top headlines in the queue. The news can be found across a multitude of languages.

Some of the leading News Channels of Hotstar are 

•  Republic TV
• NDTV 24×7
•  NDTV India
•  Polimer News
• Asianet News
•  TV9 Telugu
•  TV9 Gujrati

Cancellation of Subscription

• Through the website

You can cancel your Hotstar membership and subscription online by following these steps:

1. Log in to your Hotstar account
2. In the menu, click on My Account
3. Click “Cancel Membership”
4. Please wait for confirmation

• Over the phone

Alternatively, if you are unable to cancel online or do not wish to do so, you can always contact the company’s customer service department.

1. Call 833-212-2120
2. Contact customer support and inform them of your plan cancellation.
3. Please provide all the necessary information about your account
4. Request confirmation.

• Through iTunes

If you subscribed via iTunes, you need to cancel through the same platform by following these steps:

1. Log in to your Hotstar account
2. Click on Settings
3. Choose iTunes & App Store from the list
4. Log in with your Apple ID
5. Please scroll down to find Subscriptions
6. From the list of options, select Hotstar
7. Choose Cancel and then Yes
8. Await confirmation
9. Check if your subscription status has changed to Canceled

 FAQs

1. Which payment methods are available for membership?

You can currently subscribe to Hotstar with your credit card, debit card, and iTunes account.

• Membership through credit or debit cards

Hotstar will charge your credit card for your membership every month if you provide your credit card information. Hotstar does not store your credit card information. Due to the fact that this membership is only available in Hotstar USA, Hotstar only accepts US-based credit cards.

Subscriptions are recurring for its membership. Your credit card will automatically be debited once you join.

Please visit the My Account section and click on Cancel Membership to stop the payments and cancel your membership.

• Membership through iTunes

The membership can be purchased through an iOS App for billing with iTunes.After your free trial ends, you will start paying through iTunes the day after the free month ends.

2. How long is the membership valid?

As long as you don’t cancel your membership, you can keep it. Your membership may be interrupted only if your credit card has expired or your third-party payment process has failed.

3. Does US Hotstar have the same library as Hotstar India?

In comparison to Hotstar India’s library, Hotstar USA doesn’t stand a chance. There isn’t much difference between Indian and US Hotstar in terms of channels. With Indian Hotstar, you can watch a wide selection of content for free, including “Koffee with Karan.” On Hotstar USA, you must pay a subscription to watch any free content.

4. Is Hotstar Premium available in the United States?

The USA is able to access Hotstar premium. A Hotstar premium subscription costs $9.99/month or $74.91/year.

5. In the past, I had canceled my Hotstar subscription. What should I do to restart it?

Until your current billing period ends, you will need to wait to restart your Hotstar membership if you recently canceled it. On your My Account page, you can find the billing period dates.

From the My Account page, you can also restart your membership. When you restart your membership, your billing date will be updated.

Payment information must be provided again. Adding a new payment method is also possible. If you purchased your membership on iTunes, you could enable auto-renewal there.

6. Can I share Hotstar?

Hotstar Premium subscriptions can be used simultaneously on two devices to watch any content. Hotstar allows you to log in on multiple devices; however, only two devices can watch the same content at a time. As a member, you have no restrictions. Currently, you can only view two videos on one account at a time. In order to prevent abuse of your membership, this is being done.

You should check to see if anyone else is already streaming videos from your account at the same time if you are seeing an error message indicating that you are trying to access videos from more than two devices. Make sure that you have stopped the earlier videos before you continue watching the current video. Continue watching the video by refreshing the current device.

Conclusion

 The Hotstar US streaming platform, app, or website is one of its kind. Its design is simple yet elegant, making it easy to interact with. However, the application’s most prominent feature is adaptability and execution.

Currently, there is no streaming service in the market that covers live television, sporting events, movies, TV series, and live match coverage. With this app, you can do it all. It has been downloaded more than 100 million times and has been rated 4.3 out of 5 by users on the Google Play store. There is no doubt about the strength of the application from its numbers.

Enjoy watching your favorite shows and movies anywhere and anytime!