Which devices work with HBO Max?
The following devices are supported by HBO Max.
Choose a device type
The following phones and tablets are supported:
- Amazon Fire tablets (4th generation and later)
Install: From the Home screen on your Amazon Fire device, choose Apps, and then search for HBO Max. Then, select HBO Max and choose the download option.
Sign in or sign up: Open HBO Max and choose Sign in or Choose a Plan.
- Most Android phones and tablets (with Android OS 5 or later)
Install: On your Android phone or tablet, Open the Play Store and search for HBO Max. Then, select HBO Max and choose the download option.
Installing HBO Max from somewhere other than the official Google Play app store is not supported. Huawei phones and tablets are no longer supported.
Sign in or sign up: Open HBO Max and choose Sign in or Choose a Plan.
- Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch (with iOS 12.2 or later)
Install: On your Apple device, open the App Store and search for HBO Max. Then, select HBO Max and choose the download option.
Sign in or sign up: Open HBO Max and choose Sign in or Choose a Plan.
The following computers are supported:
- PC with Windows 7 or later
- Mac with macOS X 10.10 (Yosemite) or later
- Google Chromebooks with Chrome browser version 95 or later
The following web browsers are officially supported:
- The latest version of Chrome or Firefox
- The latest version of Microsoft Edge for Windows
- Safari version 12 or later
You can stream HBO Max on a variety of browsers. For the best experience, use an officially supported browser.
To stream on your computer, go to HBOMax.com and Sign in (upper right). Or, if you need to sign up, see Subscribe.
The following TV devices are supported:
- Amazon Fire TV devices (including the Amazon Fire TV Stick) with Fire OS 5.1 or later
Install: From the Home screen of your Amazon Fire TV device, choose Find and search for HBO Max. Then, select HBO Max and choose the download option.
Sign in or sign up: Open HBO Max and choose Sign in or Choose a Plan.
- Android TV with Android OS 5 or later
This includes most Sony Android TVs (2015 models and later), Chromecast with Google TV, the DIRECTV STREAM box, and the TiVo Stream 4K.
Install: On your Android TV, open the Play Store and search for HBO Max. Then, select HBO Max and choose one of these options:
- Subscribe & install: Start a new HBO Max subscription and install the HBO Max app.
- Install: Installs the HBO Max app.
The HBO Max app is supported on Google Play and Dolby certified devices installed via the official Google Play app store. Installing HBO Max from somewhere other than the official Google Play app store is not supported.
- Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD with the latest tvOS software
Not sure which model you have? See Apple TV models. If you have an Apple TV (2nd or 3rd gen), see Other ways to stream on your TV.
Install: On your Apple TV, open the App Store and search for HBO Max. Then, select HBO Max and choose the download option.
Sign in or sign up: Open HBO Max and choose Sign in or Choose a Plan.
Press the Home or Contour button on your Cox voice remote, select Apps, and then select HBO Max. Now, you can sign in and start streaming. Or, if you need to sign up, see Subscribe through Cox.
- LG Smart TV with webOS 4.0 or later
Install: On your LG TV, open the LG Content Store and search for HBO Max. Then, select the HBO Max app and choose Install. If HBO Max is not in the LG content store, your LG TV may not be supported. To find out which apps are available on your LG Smart TV, go to Search TV App.
Sign in or sign up: Open HBO Max and choose Sign in. Or, if you need to sign up, see How do I sign up?
- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
Install:
- PlayStation 4:Go to the PlayStation Store and search for HBO Max. Then, select HBO Max and choose Download.
- PlayStation 5:On your PlayStation 5, go to Media > All Apps and search for HBO Max. Then, select HBO Max and choose Download.
Sign in or sign up: Open HBO Max and choose Sign in. Or, if you need to sign up, see How do I sign up?
- Roku streaming devices (with Roku OS 10.0 and later)
Install: On your Roku device, go to Streaming Channels > Search Channels and enter HBO Max. Then, select HBO Max and choose Add Channel.
Sign in or sign up: Open HBO Max and choose Sign in or Choose a Plan.
- Samsung TV (2016 models and later)
For a list of supported Samsung TV models, go to HBO Max on Samsung TV and choose Compatible devices in the upper-right corner.
Install: On your Samsung TV, select Apps, and then search for HBO Max. Then, select HBO Max and choose Install. If HBO Max is not in the Samsung app store, your Samsung TV may not be supported.
Sign in or sign up: Open HBO Max and choose Sign in or Choose a Plan.
Press the Home or V button on your remote, select Apps, and then select HBO Max. Now you can sign in and start streaming. Or, if you need to sign up, see How do I sign up?
- Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
Install: Go to the Store on your Xbox console and search for HBO Max. Then, select HBO Max and choose Install.
Sign in or sign up: Open HBO Max and choose Sign in Or, if you need to sign up, see How do I sign up?
Press the Home button on your XClass TV remote, then select Apps, and then select HBO Max. Now, you can sign in and start streaming. Or, if you need to sign up, see How do I sign up?
Press the Home or Xfinity button on your Xfinity voice remote, then select Apps, and then select HBO Max. Now, you can sign in and start streaming. Or, if you need to sign up, see Subscribe through Xfinity.
Other ways to stream on your TV
If you don't have one of the devices listed above, here are some other ways to stream on your TV:
- Chromecast: Cast HBO Max from your phone, tablet, or computer to your TV.
- AirPlay: Stream HBO Max to your AirPlay 2-compatible device.
- HDMI cable: Connect your computer, phone, or tablet to your TV.
