Hubbl TV: Everything you need to know

Foxtel's Hubbl officially launched the streaming service aggregator and Hubbl hardware back in 2024.

Hubbl is a product and platform that consolidates streaming services, sports and everything else from Foxtel's streaming portfolio (Binge, Kayo, LifeStyle etc.) Streamotion, the Foxtel subsidiary that owns Binge, Kayo and Flash, was also rebranded as Hubbl. 

So in short, Hubbl is a Foxtel subsidiary, a streaming service aggregator and a line of hardware. 

Hubbl is delivered via one of two hardware choices: a streaming box, akin to Apple TV, or a full-blown smart TV, known as Hubbl Glass. Both Hubbl devices released in March 2024.

Hubbl Glass is exclusive to Harvey Norman and the Hubbl website, while the Hubbl box is available through JB HI-FI, Harvey Norman, the Hubbl website and more.  

Here's everything you need to know about Hubbl. 

Hubbl is part platform, part hardware; a singular solution that brings together the vast amount of paid and free streaming options available in Australia.

According to Foxtel CEO Patrick Delany, the Hubbl launch was a response to “streaming frustration and fatigue” in Australia.

It's a nice idea but not an entirely new one. Just about every streaming device, gaming console and smart TV would love to sell you as many subscriptions as possible by removing the friction involved with switching between services. Foxtel’s only Pay TV competitor Fetch TV attempted this with a universal search feature baked into its Mighty and Mini boxes back in 2016. So what makes Hubbl different exactly? Well, to begin with, the hardware. The Hubbl Hub might be a simple puck-like streaming device but the more interesting device here in the Hubbl Glass Smart TV. Rather than providing a bridge between your existing television and Hubbl, Hubbl Glass aims to replace your smart television entirely.  

Hubbl, or what we’ll call the Hubbl Hub for the sake of differentiating, is a streaming box that resembles the Fetch Mini or Apple TV. This is the option for those who are perfectly happy with their own television but still want to access Hubbl’s services.

The Hubbl box is positioned as the (much) more affordable option of the two, costing just $99 outright. 

The Hubbl box is available to purchase at JB HI-FI, Harvey Norman and direct through the Hubbl website. 

Hubbl Glass is easily the most enticing option in the product lineup. Rather than a streaming stick or set-top box, Hubbl Glass is an entire 4K smart TV with an in-built soundbar. 

Here's how much Hubbl Glass currently costs in Australia: 

• Hubbl Glass Medium 55-inch: $1,395
• Hubbl Glass Large 65-inch: $1,595

Each model is available in five different colour options:

• Anthracite Black
• Ceramic White
• Ocean Blue
• Racing Green
• Dusky Pink

Hubbl Glass features most of the bells and whistles of a contemporary 4K television. It offers 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution, HDR10 and Dolby Vision, HDMI and a QLED quantum dot panel, plus WiFi 6 and ethernet connectivity. One drawback for gamers will be the 60Hz capped refresh rate, which limits some of the features of the latest consoles.

Hubbl Glass is available to purchase direct from the Hubbl website, but exclusive to Harvey Norman for in-store purchases. 

Hubbl itself isn’t a streaming service. It’s a platform that brings together major streaming services in one place. It's a little like Amazon Prime Video Channels but not quite. 

Here's the list of streaming apps available on Hubbl: 

• Netflix
• Disney+
• Amazon Prime Video
• YouTube
• Apple TV+
• Kayo Sports
• Binge
• Flash
• Max
• ABC iView
• ABC Kids
• SBS On Demand
• 7plus
• 9now
• 10 Play
• Lifestyle
• Stan 
• Paramount+ 
• Optus Sport