Warner Bros. Discovery-owned HBO Max has quickly become a must-have streaming service thanks to its high-quality content and straight-to-streaming movie options. Its list of AAA content makes it a service that cord-cutters either want to own or share. And thankfully, the HBO-branded service is available on a long list of popular devices, including Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more. Before you go and hit subscribe, check out the HBO Max device support list (current as of publication date).
Which devices work with HBO Max?
The HBO Max app can be natively installed, screencast, or streamed through over a dozen different popular devices, operating systems, and web browsers. The full list includes the following:
- macOS X 10.10 (Yosemite) computers or newer
- Windows 7 PCs or newer
- Chromebook with Chrome browser version 78 or newer
- Latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge
- Safari Version 12 or later
- Android phones or tablets running Android OS 5 or newer
- iOS phones or tablets running version 12.2 or newer
- Amazon Fire tablets (4th generation or newer)
- AirPlay
- Amazon Fire TV
- Apple TV
- Chromecast
- Roku
- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
- Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
- Android TV
- Samsung TV
- Vizio Smartcast TV
- Newer Samsung Smart TVs
- Xfinity X1 and Flex
We’re fairly sure this list of devices includes at least one device you may already own. Keep in mind that the device you’re currently reading this on is probably also a device that you can use to stream HBO Max.
Can I watch HBO Max on other devices?
Don’t see a device you currently own on the list? Don’t worry. As long as you have a modern TV, connected devices are a good entry point for new cord-cutters. We recommend either the Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, or Roku devices for newbies. That said, you cannot use any device that’s not currently listed on the HBO Max website.
What can you watch on HBO Max?
HBO Max doesn’t have the lowest price compared to other VOD streaming services. However, JustWatch confirmed that HBO Max has the best-rated content, so the value for money is impressive.
Note that this list grows by the day, but with HBO Max, you shouldn’t miss these titles:
- Game of Thrones
- Zack Snyder’s Justice League
- Sex and the City
- Chernobyl
- South Park
- The Sopranos
- The Big Bang Theory
- Rick and Morty
- Tokyo Vice
- Tom & Jerry: The Movie
- The Matrix
- Westworld
HBO Max is also slated to deliver some major movie releases at the same time or not long after they release into theaters. The first of these was Wonder Woman 1984, but many more are on the way.
If you’d like something different, how about trying live TV streaming? It’s the best option for cord-free fans to enjoy stations that air live in the United States and beyond. And Flixed has a detailed TV guide that helps pick a suitable platform and see what’s available on almost any channel in the US.
How many devices can you use simultaneously on HBO Max?
You can use up to three simultaneous streams on HBO Max. It’s an average in the industry, at least according to our HBO Max simultaneous stream guide. You don’t have the option to unlock more devices. However, you can download titles to watch them offline.
HBO Max is a great choice for VOD streaming
Owned by Warner Bros, HBO Max has an impressive team in charge of running the platform. That guarantees excellent device support and ensures the app runs flawlessly across every gadget used. The library is admirable in terms of quality and quantity, so the platform guarantees plenty of bang for the buck. Don’t hesitate to give HBO Max a try if you need a premium VOD streaming service!
Sam Cook is a full-time content strategist by day, a part-time freelance content writer since 2015. In another life, he was a high school English teacher for nearly a decade. Based in sunny New Orleans, he writes long-form educational content on technology, including Insurtech, Fintech, HRtech, and content streaming. He loves whittling down complex ideas within these areas that make decisions easier for buyers. When he’s not reading books with his son Miles and playing video games with the family, you can find him immersed in his growing collection of Euro-style board games.
