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Hayu

Hayu

Hayu
1.2

343 reviews

Positive vs Negative
4%96%
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Value for Money
1.4
Rates and Fees
1.5
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343 reviews
1 Liz  · Buffering, can’t see last episode, hopeless customer service. Cancelled eventually but cut off straight away even though the month wasn’t up.
1 Nicole M.  · The worst fuking app ever. Absolutely ridiculous poo. Buffering. Loading. Not picking up where you left off an episode. THE Worst streaming service ever
1 Paul  · This app platform continues to be as unreliable as it was when it first came out 6 years ago + sort it out if it wasn’t for Below Deck I would never use it
1 Donna  · The buffering issues need to be fixed its so annoying
1 Mart R.  · Absolute worst streaming app you could possibly use. same crap every week cannot connect, we have a special offer crap come up on screen, rip off
1 Nic  · The worst app I’ve ever used. So many glitches and issues.
Livid
LividWA
 

The shows available on Hayu are excellent, everything your reality-loving heart could desire - but you won’t be able to watch anything because the service is so glitchy and customer service just send you round in circles. It’s 2026, this should not be so hard. I have cancelled my subscription and will find my shows another way. Any other way,… Read more

other than enduring this experience. There should be a class action against them for taking people’s money and not providing a watchable service.

KIMBERLY
KIMBERLYSA
 

So annoying, I cancelled my subscription twice over a period of 2 years and just noticed they are STILL taking money out every month. Sneaky criminals. Do not subscribe to this crappy ap.

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Shan
Shan2 posts
 

HOW MANY YEARS DO WE HAVE TO WAIT FOR THESE BASIC ISSUES TO BE FIXED!!!!! Blurriness in the first 5 minutes of EVERY episode, random freezing that never returns, error message on every episode. Give us a break we pay so much to have this service.

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Andrew S.
Andrew S.QLD
 

This as is absolutely the worst tv streaming app, only put up with it cause it’s the only full reality app in Aus. This company needs to invest in hiring better tech people because how many errors consistently can one app have and that’s if you can even watch a show.

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Teresa P.
Teresa P.WA2 posts
 

Useless – Absolute useless . Forever glitching, spent more time trying to log back in every time you want to watch a show .. and absolutely no customer service , very hard to contact. Got a blank blue screen for days , got no customer help so ended up canceling..

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Julia
Julia3 posts
 

Terrible – Terrible app!!! Logs me out all the time, very hard to log back in. Doesn't register the last show watched. Rating message on screen for every episode of a season. Worst app ever.

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Dustin K.
Dustin K.QLD2 posts
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Absolute Rubbish – Firstly, the app allows for up to 25 downloads It doesn’t let you do that. I reached out to them and their fix for this is uninstall and reinstall (where you then lose the few downloads that worked and have to start again) but even then it doesn’t allow you to download. Now I am on my TV and get an error message ‘sorry, something went wrong’… Read more

which is inaccurate- it should read ‘sorry, something is constantly wrong’ I’m going to stop whinging now and cancel my subscription. Thank you for listening! On a very positive note though, their customer service is actually outstanding, the reply every time and offer fixes (albeit the fixes don’t work) but they are friendly to deal with. Thank you and good bye Hayu!

Dustin K.
Dustin K.   

Oh, I forgot to mention how fantastic it is how it skips episodes and doesn’t pick up where you left off too.

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stefwebber
stefwebber2 posts
 

This subscription is a total con! – I have tried to subscribe so many different ways (in Australia) to this service (through the app on phone and smart tv, through Amazon Prime as an added channel) and every it works for a while then stops. It’s a total waste of effort. And content that they promote on Google doesn’t exist.total waste of effort, money and time.

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Tobe
TobeVIC7 posts
 

Really not good, as a beginner subscriber, setting an email, password and ready to go and being told I'm registered. I can't log in, pay for subscription as the email and password return a bunch of numbers in red and won't allow any progression. I… Read more

think I just saved $80 on subscription to another nasty streaming service thats happy to take your money annually without giving you anything, just like binge.. try cancelling that one when it doesn't provide.

 Follow-up  · Still paying for this parasite as cancellation is not an option in Australia. Thankfully Im going to be out of pocket $120 in 2 months when my credit card renews and cant be drawn on without a subscription update.

michael
michael60 posts
 

I recently discovered that Hayu has been billing me for an obsolute account - an email address from a previous employer, now closed by that employer. I asked Hayu for help in cancelling that account as I cannot access Hayu using that email and… Read more

haven't been able to for the last 2 years. They disregarded everything and said I had to cancel the subscription after explaining why that is impossible to do - that email no longer exists with the employer and I can't access it. Hayu engages in unconscionable conduct. They use 'weasle' words like 'privacy' all the while taking my money for a service they do not provide. Look out. Be warned.

 Follow-up  · *obsolute - obsolete. I guess I hepled pay for Real Housewives.

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booties
booties2 posts
 

Hayu as usual disgusting platform in Australia. Tried Utube as possible vehicle after years of issues. Just as bad if not worse. Trash navigation, programming, access to support, new programme accessibility etc. etc.

Chloe M.
Chloe M.QLD
 

If I could pick -10,000,000 I would!!! Seriously how frustrating to spend your night getting half way through something and then watching a circle!! Seriously, do better and I know it's your app coz I'll try and load something from binge and it's on straight away. If any of the programmes marketing teams read this, this is not an app you… Read more

want Australians to want to download and watch your content. We are invested watchers in your shows but we are getting done dirty by this app..... look else where to stream it to us. Please. A very frustrated, loyal Hayu customer, not anymore.....

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Lara
Lara2 posts
 

This app is the worst, it has a mind of its own. The only good thing is the shows it streams, otherwise I wouldn’t bother. It often doesn’t remember where u finished in a show so u have to figure that out. It often won’t let u stop/pause the show u have been watching, it just keeps playing.

Britt
BrittNSW2 posts
 

Worst buffering, glitchy and staggering in terms of viewing any show on Hayu. I didn’t think this app could get worse over the years but unfortunately it has. And don’t bother letting customer service know of the issues, they could not care less and never get back to you. Pathetic and useless app, they take you money and offer very little in return.

Serena
SerenaNSW6 posts
 

I give 1 star for the options on shows… as for the app itself it has a long way to go in regard to tech and customer service. It is the absolute worst I have ever experienced and they have the hide to keep putting up the price as for me I will be cancelling the subscription after having for years due to the constant tech issues not being resolved

Joy J.
Joy J.NSW10 posts
 

They don't release any current fave show episodes over the Xmas/N Yr break, which is when we're all on holiday and have the time to watch. Plus you can view the better shows on Binge

Helen S.
Helen S.VIC
 

I am having to log into my subscription every time I want to watch the service, sometimes twice. There are numerous "feedback " errors Poor service/ non exsistent

Darya
DaryaNSW2 posts
 

Constant playback errors, unlike any other streaming service provider. Frustrating to constantly keep checking if it has been resolved. Lots of instructions online, none of them work. Needs development work on Hayu's end. Poor experience.

Carla
Carla
  Verified

If I could give zero I would. Freezes my entire AppleTV app, doesn’t keep me logged in more than a day. Can’t remember what I have watched or what point I watched until. Says shows available and then gives an error message.

Bradley J P.
Bradley J P.QLD2 posts
 

Worst performing app of all the streaming platforms. Continues to log out and when I do get logged back constant glitches. These issues have been happening for years and you still can’t seem to fix it. I’ve finally cancelled my subscription as most of the programming can be found elsewhere.

Ella s
Ella s
 

If I could give 0 stars I would. Worst app. Been bad for years. I always cancel between seasons of Real housewives as I would NEVER suffer through their ridiculous app for any other show. Can’t believe it’s the only way to watch them.

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Angie
AngieQLD12 posts
 

DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS STREAMING SERVICE. The streaming service itself is unreliable and continuously drops out, incredibly frustrating. But of greater concern is when you attempt to cancel your subscription Hayu will continue to charge you and try and suggest you didn’t cancel it despite providing them with screen shots to show the subscription… Read more

is cancelled. When you attempt to contact them they play dumb or just repeat themselves and never listen to what you are saying. There is also no way to contact them outside of a faceless email account where they never provide names. Unless you enjoy dealing with scammers I suggest you stay well away from Hayu. I should have read the hundreds of negative reviews before signing up.

Phoebe B.
Phoebe B.VIC5 posts
 

I love all the content but the app constantly freezes, stalls, glitches. Sometimes the content won't even play despite displaying as ready to go. It's so annoying with this type of show, which you want to watch weekly as soon as it comes out. I've tried contacting them multiple times - they don't care in the slightest.

Kat
KatACT3 posts
  Verified

Cancelled my subscription and was still charged including an international fee. Spent months trying to organise a refund and they still refuse to refund the fee even though it was their fraudulent behaviour that caused it. Dodgy company AVOID AVOID AVOID

Ally  Agius
Ally Agius2 posts
 

Hands down the worst app I have ever had to use. They don’t mind taking $13 out of your account every month but like a lot of the comments say here I’ve spent so much time trying to reset things while they’re glitching that I’ve spent more time trying to fix things on hayu, then spent time watching shows on Hayu. Super annoying because I really… Read more

love watching all the housewives series. But it’s time to give up and save my $13 for something more worthwhile.

SSC
SSC26 posts
 

SAVE YOUR MONEY & TIME! Absolutely useless NONservice streaming platform!! It used to be playback issues every now & then BUT IS NOW WEEKLY! Never able to watch current episodes & definitely not same day as USA because each time you try watch something you get error playback message. I don't know what incompetent morons they've hired in the tech… Read more

dept but it is now a service where new episodes are delayed by days & you can expect to contact support weekly advising their new uploads aren't working! I am so upset I paid annually! Had I not I would've cancelled. They claim annual discount is like getting a few months free BUT if you calculate all their issues & playback errors YOU ARE OVERPAYING & in effect paying triple the price each month due to no service! Their horrid support sends generic oopsies & sorry replies. An absolute joke. Pay for Binge where at least episodes are on time!

Ivan Z.
Ivan Z.SA2 posts
 

Extremely Frustrating Experience – The app is absolutely horrible. Every time I close Apple TV, Hayu logs me out, forcing me to re-enter my details constantly. It’s beyond a joke at this point—how is this still an issue? The lack of basic functionality and user experience is incredibly disappointing. Definitely not worth the hassle!

Shannen M.
Shannen M.WA
 

No longer glitchy, yay! – EDIT: About 6 months ago I noticed it is no longer glitchy. So it seems Hayu has taken the feedback on board and has fixed the issues. Therefore, I've updated my review and rating (from bad to good). Original review: So damn glitchy. Error messages come up every time I use it. I feel like I spent more time resetting the app and clearing the errors than I do watching the content. Show details

Feints
Feints
 

this app it uses all of yr mobile data – Don't use this app. It sucks through your mobile data. You have to turn off mobile data to download and then it won't let you watch yr downloads if you turn mobile data off so you have to turn it back on and when you watch yr downloaded series from wifi with data on, it still uses yr mobile data to watch yr downloaded series so costs you a fortune… Read more

to watch. You can't trust this app at all. I have used 5gb mobile data in a day watching 1 episode that I downloaded over wifi.

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