Cast to your TV using Chromecast

You can use Chromecast to cast HBO Max from your computer, phone, or tablet to your TV.

Note  If you have a ‘Chromecast with Google TV’ device, you can stream using the HBO Max app.

Which device are you casting from?

You can cast from your phone or tablet (iOS or Android) to your TV. Here's how:

  1. Set up Chromecast on your Android or iOS device (go to Google's Set up your Chromecast device article and choose Android or iPhone & iPad).
  2. Make sure your Chromecast and your phone or tablet are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
  3. Open HBO Max on your phone or tablet and start watching something.
  4. In the top-right, tap the Google Cast button (rectangle with WiFi symbol).
    No Cast button? See iOS: No Cast button or Android: Cast from the Google Home.
  5. Tap the device that you want to cast to.

Once connected, HBO Max should play on your TV. To stop casting, tap the Cast button again and then tap Disconnect.

If you need help, go to Google's Chromecast troubleshooter.

Here's how to cast HBOMax.com from your computer to your TV:

  1. Set up Chromecast using your Android or iOS device.
  2. Make sure your Chromecast and your computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
  3. Open the Chrome browser on your computer and go to HBOMax.com.
  4. Start watching something and then in the lower-right corner of the screen, click the Google Cast button (rectangle with WiFi symbol).
  5. Choose the device that you want to cast to.

Once connected, HBO Max should play on your TV. To stop casting, choose the Cast button again and then choose the device you're casting to.

For more help, go to Google's Chromecast Help article.

iOS: No Cast button

If the Google Cast button (rectangle with WiFi symbol) is missing, you may need to adjust your iOS settings. Here's how:

  1. On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings, then scroll down and select HBO Max.
  2. Make sure Bluetooth and Local Network are both turned on.
  3. Close HBO Max and reopen the app.

It may take a minute for the Cast button to appear.

Cast from Google Home app (Android)

Try casting using the Google Home app on your Android device. Here's how:

  1. Make sure your Chromecast and your Android device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
  2. Open the Google Home app on your phone or tablet.
  3. Tap the device that you want to cast to.
  4. Tap Cast my screen > Cast screen.
  5. Once your screen appears on your TV, open HBO Max and start streaming.

To learn more or get help, go to Chromecast Help: