Hulu users reported a fresh wave of VPN-related playback blocks and “home location / household” enforcement checks. The exact mechanism is not always disclosed publicly, but common patterns include stricter IP reputation scoring, ASN filtering, and device-level consistency checks.
In 2026, many streaming platforms combine multiple signals (IP reputation, DNS behavior, device fingerprints, and session patterns). When a platform adjusts one part of this stack, “it worked yesterday” can turn into sudden blocks today — even if your VPN app didn’t change.