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How do I get HBO Max?
HBO Max is available right here on HBOMax.com and through our participating subscription providers. Just click here and we'll guide you through it, and you'll be streaming HBO Max by the time your popcorn is ready. If you subscribe to HBO — with or without a TV package — you may already have access to HBO Max. Click here for more info.
Which devices work with HBO Max?
The following devices are supported by HBO Max. If a device is supported, you'll find the HBO Max app in the app store.
Amazon Fire tablets (4th gen or later) , Amazon Fire TV (with Fire OS 5.3.6 or later) , Amazon Fire TV Stick , Amazon Fire TV Cube , Amazon Fire TV Edition Smart TVs (Insignia HD, Insignia 4K UHD, Toshiba HD, Toshiba 4K UHD) , Android phones and tablets (with Android OS 5+) , Android TV (OS 5+) , Apple TV (4th gen or later) , Chromebooks , Chromecast , iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch (with iOS 12.2+) , LG Smart TVs (webOS 4.0+) , PC and Mac computers , PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 , Roku streaming devices (with OS 9.3 and above) , Samsung TV (2016+) , VIZIO SmartCast TVs , Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
What plans are available and how much do they cost?
Depending on your provider, you may be able to choose a subscription plan (With Ads or Ad-Free) and either monthly or annual billing. Here are the plans:
With Ads : Enjoy thousands of hours of series, movies, and exclusive originals , Watch in HD .
Ad-Free : Enjoy thousands of hours of series, movies, and exclusive originals , Watch in HD, with select movies in 4K UHD , Stream Warner Bros. 2021 movie premieres the same day as theaters , Download shows and movies to watch when you're offline
How many ads are on HBO Max With Ads?
If you have HBO Max With Ads, you'll see ads before and during select series and movies. You can expect to see about 4 minutes of ads per hour. Click here to learn more about ads on HBO Max.
Can I switch my plan?
Depending on your provider, you may be able to switch your subscription plan (With Ads or Ad-Free) or your billing period (monthly or annual). Click here to learn more about switching plans.
HBO Max is here, but what about HBO GO and HBO NOW?
HBO Max is a stand-alone streaming platform that bundles all of HBO together with even more TV favorites, blockbuster movies, and new Max Originals for everyone in the family. Stream Friends, Looney Tunes Cartoons, Wonder Woman, the Studio Ghibli collection, and so much more. HBO is the streaming option for all of HBO, including original series, movies, specials, and more. HBO NOW and HBO GO have been rebranded to HBO.
How do I get just HBO?
You can subscribe to just HBO for $14.99/month — but you could get access to even more movies, series, and new Max Originals plus all of HBO, if you subscribe to HBO Max. Plans start at $9.99/month.
Can I watch free episodes on the HBO Max app?
Yes! Download the HBO Max app or visit play.hbomax.com to enjoy access to a limited, free experience. You can sample the first episodes of select Max Originals and HBO Originals for free, with new titles added monthly. But to enjoy the full HBO Max experience, you will need to sign up.
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