Reality TV fans want one thing; every episode, ad-free, the same day it airs in the US. That is the promise behind a Hayu subscription, and setting one up takes less than 5 minutes. This helpful article describe every plan, the real cost in your country, how to sign up on any device, and how to manage or cancel your account once you are in.
How Do I Get a Hayu Subscription?
- Go to hayu.com or open the Hayu app on your phone, tablet, or TV.
- Enter your email address and set a password.
- Choose a plan; monthly, 6-month, or 12-month.
- Add your card or payment details.
- Start your 7-day free trial.
- Confirm the plan and start streaming right away.
Hayu’s own support pages confirm there is no contract to sign and no fee to leave. You can cancel whenever you want, and access continues until the end of the billing period you already paid for.
What Is Hayu?
Hayu is a reality TV and true-crime streaming service owned by NBCUniversal, part of Comcast. It launched in 2016 and now runs in more than 40 countries, including the UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada, and most of Europe. Hayu is not sold in the United States.
The library holds thousands of episodes across shows like The Real Housewives, Below Deck, Vanderpump Rules, Million Dollar Listing, Top Chef, Family Karma, and every season of Keeping up with the Kardashians. Many US shows land on Hayu the same day they air at home, so spoilers on social media are less of a problem.
Hayu Base Plan Subscription Explained
The Base Plan for Hayu subscription is the entry-level monthly option. It unlocks the full catalog at launch; no separate premium tier, no ads, and no missing shows behind a paywall. Every plan, from the base monthly rate up to the 12-month rate, gives you the same content and the same HD picture quality. The only real difference between tiers is how long you commit and how much you pay per month.
Pick the base plan if you want to test the service or only plan to watch one season of a show. Switch to a longer plan once you know you will keep watching, since the per-month price drops as the term gets longer.
Hayu Subscription Cost by Plan
Pricing varies by country and changes from time to time, so always check the price shown at checkout. As a reference point, UK pricing after the December 2025 update runs like this:
| Plan | Price (UK) | Billing |
| Monthly rolling | £5.99 | Charged every month |
| 6-month rolling | £28.99 | Charged every 6 months |
| 12-month rolling | £52.99 | Charged every 12 months |
That works out to roughly £4.83 a month on the 6-month plan and £4.42 a month on the annual plan, so the longer terms cost less per month than paying monthly. Ireland, Australia, Canada, and other markets follow the same pattern with local pricing. A Hayu subscription cost always includes local tax where it applies, and every new customer gets a 7-day free trial before the first charge lands.
Step-by-Step: How to Subscribe to Hayu
Sign Up on the Hayu Website
- Open a browser and go to hayu.com.
- Select Get It Now or Start Free Trial.
- Create an account with your email and a password.
- Choose your plan and enter the payment information.
- Confirm your trial and start watching on the web.
Sign Up Through the Hayu App
- Hayu app download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Open app and tap sign up or subscribe.
- Sign in if you already have account or create new account.
- After that add payment information and choose plan.
- Complete the trial sign-up and stream directly from your phone or tablet.
Sign Up Through Amazon Prime Video Channels
- Log in to your Amazon Prime account.
- Search for Hayu under Prime Video Channels.
- Select Subscribe or Start Free Trial.
- Confirm the charge will run through your Amazon account.
- Watch Hayu content inside the Prime Video app from then on.
Sign Up Through Roku, Sky, or a TV Provider
Some Roku models, Sky Glass, Sky Stream, and select internet or mobile providers offer Hayu as an add-on. Open the Hayu app or channel on the device, scan the QR code or visit the sign-up link shown on screen, then create or link your account. Billing runs through that provider instead of Hayu directly, so cancellations also go through the provider’s account page.
Devices That Support Hayu
Hayu works across a wide range of screens once you finish sign-up:
- iPhone and iPad through the App Store
- Android phones and tablets through Google Play
- Apple TV (4th generation and newer)
- Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV
- Samsung, LG, and Hisense smart TVs
- Chromecast and AirPlay casting from mobile or a browser
- Any Mac or PC through a supported web browser
Downloaded episodes only play back on the mobile app, not on TVs or browsers. Streaming quality adjusts automatically based on your connection speed, so a slower home network still gets a watchable picture instead of constant buffering.
How to Manage Hayu Subscription Settings
Once you are signed up, log in at hayu.com or through the app, then open Account settings. From there you can change your plan, swap payment cards, or pause auto-renew. The Hayu manage subscription page also shows your next billing date, so you always know when the next charge is coming.
To cancel, the steps depend on where you originally signed up:
Signed up directly on hayu.com or the app: Log in, open Account, select Manage Subscription, then choose Cancel. Access continues until the current billing period ends.
Signed up through Amazon Prime Video Channels: Go to Amazon, open Manage Your Prime Video Channels, find Hayu, and select cancel channel.
Signed up through Roku, Sky, or a carrier: Cancel through that provider’s own account or billing page, not through the Hayu app itself, since the charge is not coming from Hayu directly.
Hayu vs Other Streaming Subscriptions
Hayu is a narrow, specialist service, so it usually sits alongside other apps rather than replacing them. A Netflix subscription covers general movies and series but carries only a small slice of reality TV. A Hulu subscription and a Peacock subscription both carry some unscripted shows, yet neither matches Hayu’s depth in franchises like Real Housewives or Below Deck. A Disney Plus subscription and an Apple TV Plus subscription lean toward family films and original drama instead. Even a Roku subscription through the Roku Channel leans more toward free ad-supported content than dedicated reality libraries.
If reality TV and true crime are your main genre, a Hayu subscription fills a gap none of those six services close on their own. Many subscribers keep Hayu as a small add-on next to one or two bigger platforms rather than dropping everything else for it.
Is a Hayu Subscription Worth It?
Judge it by how much reality TV you actually watch. If you follow two or three franchises across a full season, the monthly plan pays for itself fast, since a single missed episode elsewhere often costs more through rentals. If you binge on and off throughout the year, the annual plan works out cheaper per month and removes the need to resubscribe every time a new season drops. Casual viewers who dip in for one show a year may find the monthly plan, used for a single billing cycle, is the better fit. Either way, the trial period gives you a full week to check the library in your country before any card gets charged.
Free Trial: What to Know Before You Start
New customers get a 7-day free trial on every plan. The trial starts the moment you confirm sign-up, and your chosen plan begins billing automatically once the trial ends unless you cancel first. If you cancel during the trial window, you keep access until day seven and pay nothing.
Start the trial a few days before a weekend or a show premiere so you get the most watching time before deciding whether to keep it.
Troubleshooting Common Sign-Up Problems
Payment declined: Make sure your card supports international or recurring charges, and also check that the billing information matches your bank’s records.
Trial will not activate: Clear the app’s cache or try signing up with a browser instead of the app and then try again.
Wrong price shown: Prices are determined by your payment method and the country associated with the IP address, so the VPN may show the wrong local rate.
App will not load after sign-up: Log out, restart the device, and log in again. If there is an update to the app, update it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does a Hayu subscription cost?
A: Pricing depends on your plan length and country. In the UK, it runs from £5.99 a month up to £52.99 for a full year, and longer plans cost less per month.
Q: Is there a free trial?
A: Yes. Every new customer gets a 7-day free trial before the first charge.
Q: Can I cancel anytime?
A: Yes. There is no contract. Cancel through the same place you subscribed, and you keep access until the current billing period ends.
Q: Is Hayu available in the United States?
A: No. Hayu runs in more than 40 countries but is not offered in the US.
Q: Can I watch Hayu without the app?
A: Yes. Hayu streams through any supported web browser on Mac or PC, no app download required.
Q: What devices work with Hayu?
A: After signing in, phones, tablets, smart TVs, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, AirPlay, and web browsers all support Hayu.
Q: Can I share my Hayu account with family?
A: Hayu accounts are for personal use on your own device. Some plans allow more than one stream running at the same time, but check the exact stream limit shown at checkout in your country, since it can differ by plan and by region.