Do I Have HBO Max? How to Watch the New Streaming Service

Meaghan Darwish
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HBO Max is finally here and offering viewers hours of original series, old favorite shows, and films to stream.

But how can you access it? Depending on your devices and subscriptions, it might be confusing to locate the new streaming platform. Currently, HBO Max is supported by Apple, Android, Playstation 4, Xbox One, and Samsung Smart TVs.

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Anyone with an iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD can view HBO Max via the IOS app. Android devices including Android TVs, Chromebooks, and Chomecast also support the service with the HBO Max Android app. Similarly, Playstation 4 and Xbox One as well as Samsung’s Smart TV models from 2016 onward can access HBO Max through the app.

Unfortunately, at the moment, Amazon Fire Stick and Roku owners will not be able to access HBO Max. This could change in the future, but currently, no deals between the distributors and HBO Max have been made.

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The service is being made available in other ways, however, including through Comcast and WarnerMedia, which are giving Xfinity X1 and Flex customers access with preexisting HBO subscriptions. Hulu subscribers will also be able to view HBO Max through their service with the HBO Max add-on which costs an additional $14.99 per month. If Hulu subscribers already have an HBO add-on, they can get HBO Max for free.

AT&T customers are able to access the platform at no additional cost via AT&T wireless, internet or video plans. Customers can redeem special offers including a full year of the service free in nearly all AT&T TV packages. AT&T, customers are advised to log into their accounts online or through the myAT&T app to check if they get HBO Max included and can learn more by visiting att.com/hbomax.

Stay tuned for any updates on HBO Max!




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    Teh Landstander

    As a follow up, I get crap basic SD Comcast cable that includes HBO free where I live.

    Because of that, as of 2021 I get both Peacock Premium and HBO MAX free. Did not expect that.

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    wolverine1070

    Seems overpriced and oddly marketed. Not worth the money for what is being offered. Another dud from AT&T/Warner which still has CNN, the biggest dud of all.

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    RedElephant

    Wonder when Verizon Fios will join the "fun"???

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    Teh Landstander

    I like how Comcast is offering it to SOME of their customers and it has nothing to do with whether they have an HBO subscription or not.

    Frankly, the service will crash and burn unless they rename it to something less confusing.

    Do you have HBO? Cinemax? HBO GO? HBO NOW? HBO MAX? Who cares, get Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime and you've got the best covered.

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      wolverine1070

      I think the only thing you need to get it from Comcast is X1 service with the box. You need to pay the additional fee of course which is overpriced. The pricing on this is ridiculous, they want more than the Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+ package being offered and this doesn't even have any live sports. I think the reception to it will be lackluster.

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    OliveCactus

    What is the point of a service like this if it is not available through ROKU or Prime? I get HBONOW on both of those and was looking forward to the upgrade.

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      wolverine1070

      That is a shame since you're paying the same amount. I read somewhere that you might be able to access it through YouTubeTV which is available on those platforms. It seems kind of senseless to hype a launch that leaves so many customers sidelined.