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Thinking of rewatching The Sopranos for the millionth time?
Or maybe you want to join the hype around House of the Dragon?
HBO Max offers all that and more.
In this article, you’ll find all the essential info about the premium streaming service:
Ready? Let’s start by covering the basics:
HBO Max is a popular streaming service launched by Warner Bros. in 2020. Less than two years later, as of April 2022, it boasts 76.8 million users.
You’ve probably heard of its sibling, the “plain” HBO. But do you know what the difference between these two is?
HBO covers only the original productions by Home Box Office, Inc.
Max, however, offers the original shows and movies but adds to the mix even more content from Warner Media, including DC Comics. Cartoon Network, Studio Ghibli, etc.
And that’s only the tip of the iceberg!
We’ll get into more details further down.
What to enjoy all of HBO Max’s vast library for a small monthly charge? Here’s how to sign up in just a few simple steps:
You can easily subscribe by:
If you already have a registration, you can use the Sign In option in the upper right corner, where you can enter your email and password and choose your account.
That’s it! We told you it was easy.
For those who already have accounts, HBO Max also has a convenient app available on the Play Store and App Store. Download it, and you’re ready to activate HBO Max:
If you haven’t yet registered, you can create an account using the mobile app. The steps are the same as the aforementioned ones.
Good news:
You can stream on your Roku device if it runs OS 9.3 or newer versions. Adding the channel to your device can be performed in two different ways:
The first one is the simplest (especially if your device supports voice control).
If it indeed does, all you have to do is press the Voice button and say “HBO Max.”
Otherwise, you’ll have to:
Voila! Now you should be able to see the icon for HBO Max on your Roku Home screen and, thus, access the platform.
Want to add the service to your Amazon Fire TV? You can do that, but only if you live in the US, Latin America, or Europe.
How to do that? Let us show you:
This platform is compatible with:
However, the procedure for adding the app to your TV is standard, no matter your device. So here’s how to watch HBO Max on your Smart TV:
Easy peasy!
Additionally, you can activate HBO Max on an even wider variety of other devices. That includes your favorite gaming consoles!
See for yourself:
Currently, the platform doesn’t offer a free trial. On the bright side, the company frequently presents discounts and price deals.
Here’s an example: If you sign up until October 30, 2022, you can save 40% on annual plans.
And let’s not forget:
You can always cancel your monthly subscription if you’re not feeling it.
Pricing-wise, this service keeps things pretty straightforward. You have two options.
You can sign up for HBO Max for the following cost:
If you opt to prepay for the whole year, you get 20% off.
So, how do these subscriptions differ?
Luckily, both net you the same content and allow you to stream across three devices simultaneously. The only difference is that the pricier package is blissfully commercial-free.
The most important question—what do you get with HBO Max?
Over 13,000 hours of streaming fun!
The platform contains ten entertainment hubs in total:
Among its repertoire, you can find everything from gritty titles like No Country For Old Men to bubbly cartoons like Steven Universe.
On top of that, you’ll be able to stream the finest HBO originals, such as:
You’ll also gain access to exclusive Max Original programming like Our Flag Means Death, Doom Patrol, Raised by Wolves, and others.
There you have it—now you know how to access HBO Max on various devices! We’ve covered pretty much everything here except toasters (don’t worry, this technology hasn’t been developed… yet).
All in all, whatever you want to watch, chances are you’ll find it in HBO Max’s content library. And new titles are being added all the time.
Binge-watchers, beware—you’ll be stuck with this one for a long time!
HBO Max is available in over 60 territories across the US, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
If you’re subscribed to HBO through a participating provider, you’ll also automatically sign up for HBO Max.
Nope, they’re not the same. HBO Max has tons of extra content from Warner Bros. and exclusive TV shows and movies.
Yes, Apple TV is compatible with this streaming platform. Here’s how to get HBO Max on your device:
Selma Citakovic
Selma is a content writer with a love for all things nerdy by day and an internet archaeologist that likes to dig up obscurities by night. Mostly she's trying to balance between many obsessions. Right now, it's bass playing and reading hard sci-fi about vampires in outer space - next week, who knows.
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