Install Max on supported devices
You can stream Max on phones, tablets, computers, TVs, streaming players, set-top boxes, and game consoles.
To start streaming today, install the Max app or go to max.com on your computer.
Choose a device type:
Choose a supported device for install and update steps:
- Amazon Fire tablets (4th generation or later)
Install: On your Amazon Fire tablet, choose Apps, and search for Max. Choose Max and then the download option.
Update: On your Amazon Fire tablet, choose Apps, and search for Max. If an update is available, choose Update.
- Most Android phones and tablets (with Android OS 5.1 or later)
Install: On your Android phone or tablet, open the Play Store and search for Max. Choose Max and then the download option.
Installing Max from somewhere other than the official Google Play app store is not supported.
Update: On your Android phone or tablet, open the Play Store and search for Max. If an update is available, choose Update.
The Max mobile app is not currently supported on Google Chromebooks. To stream on Google Chromebooks, go to max.com with the Chrome browser.
- Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch (with iOS 14 or later)
Install: On your Apple device, open the App Store and search for Max. Choose Max and then the download option.
Update: On your Apple device, open the App Store and search for Max. If an app update is available, choose Update.
Subscribe or sign in
Once you have the Max app installed, do one of the following:
- New subscriber? Open Max and choose Subscribe.
- Have a Max (or HBO Max) account? Open Max and choose Sign In (if your subscription has expired, you'll be prompted to renew your subscription).
Need help signing in? Go to Can't sign in.
Max supports the following computers:
- PC with Windows 7 or later
- Mac with macOS X 10.10 (Yosemite) or later
- Google Chromebooks with Chrome browser version 95 or later
You can stream Max on your computer at max.com. For the best experience, use one of the following supported browsers:
- The latest version of Chrome or Firefox
- The latest version of Microsoft Edge for Windows
- Safari version 13 or later
Subscribe or sign in
At max.com, do one of the following:
- New subscriber? Choose Sign Up Now.
- Have a Max (or HBO Max) account? Choose Sign In (if your subscription has expired, you'll be prompted to renew your subscription).
Need help signing in? Go to Can't sign in.
Choose a supported device for install and update steps:
- Amazon Fire TV devices with Fire OS 5 or later
This includes the Amazon Fire TV Stick, Echo Show 15, and Smart TVs with Fire TV built in.
Install: On your Amazon Fire TV, choose Find and search for Max. Choose Max and then the download option.
Update: On your Amazon Fire TV, highlight the Max tile and then press the Menu button on your remote (button with three lines). In the lower-right corner, choose More Info > Update.
- Android TV devices with Android TV OS 5.1 or later
This includes Smart TVs with Android TV built-in (e.g. most Sony Android TVs, 2015 models and later), Chromecast with Google TV, and the DIRECTV STREAM box.
Install: On your Android TV, open the Play Store and search for Max. Choose Max and then choose Install.
The Max app is supported on Google Play and Dolby certified devices installed from the official Google Play app store. Installing Max from somewhere other than the official Google Play app store is not supported.
Update: On your Android TV, highlight the Max app, then press and hold the Select button, and choose View Details > Update.
- Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD with tvOS 14 or later
If you have an Apple TV (2nd or 3rd gen), go to Other TV device. Not sure which model you have? Go to Apple TV models.
Install: On your Apple TV, open the App Store and search for Max. Choose Max and then the download option.
Update: Go to the App Store and search for Max. If there’s an update available, choose Update.
- Cox Contour 2 and Contour Stream Player
Install: Press the Home or Contour button on your Cox voice remote, choose Apps, and then Max.
- LG Smart TV with webOS 3.5 or later
Install: On your LG TV, open the LG Content Store and search for Max. Choose Max and then Install.
Update: On your LG TV, choose LG Content Store > Apps > My Apps, then select Max and choose Update.
If Max isn't in the LG content store, your LG TV may not be supported. For a list of supported models, go to Max Compatible LG TVs.
No Max app? If the Max app isn't available for your TV, go to TV device not supported?
- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
Install:
- On your PlayStation, do one of the following:
- PlayStation 4: Go to the PlayStation Store and search for Max.
- PlayStation 5: Go to Media > All Apps and search for Max.
- Choose Max and then Download.
Update: On your PlayStation, highlight Max, press the Options button on your controller, and then choose Check for Update.
- Roku TV and streaming players with Roku OS 11 or later
Install: On your Roku device, go to Streaming Channels > Search Channels and enter Max. Choose Max and then Add Channel.
Update: On your Roku device, highlight the Max channel, press the Star button (*) on your remote, and then choose Check for updates.
- Samsung TV (2016 models and later)
Install: First, sign in to your Samsung account on your TV. For help, go to Samsung's Use a Samsung account article. Then, on your Samsung TV, choose Apps, and search for Max. Choose Max and then Install.
If you can't install the Max app, your Samsung TV may be low on storage space. Try deleting an app before you install the Max app. For help, go to Samsung's Use apps on your Samsung TV article.
Update: Press the Home button on your remote, then choose Apps > the Settings icon 
> Updates.
No Max app? If the Max app isn't in the Samsung app store, go to TV device not supported?
- VIZIO Smart TV (2016 models and later)
Install: Press the Home or V button on your remote, choose Apps, and then Max.
Update: The Max app on VIZIO TVs automatically updates when available. To manually check for an update, press the Menu button (Gear icon) on your remote, then choose System > Check for Updates.
No Max app? If the Max app isn't available for your TV, go to TV device not supported?
- Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
Install: Go to the Store on your Xbox console and search for Max. Choose Max and then Install.
Update: On your Xbox, go to My games & apps, highlight Max and press the Menu button on your controller, choose Manage app, and then select Updates.
- XClass TV/Xumo TV
Install: Press the Home button on your XClass TV remote, choose Apps, and then Max.
Install: Press the Home or Xfinity button on your Xfinity voice remote, choose Apps, and then Max.
For a list of supported 4K, HDR10, and Dolby Vision devices, go to Watch in 4K UHD.
TV device not supported?
If the Max app isn't available on your TV device, here are some other ways to stream on your TV:
You can also connect a supported streaming player (e.g., Roku or Apple TV) to stream Max on your TV.
Subscribe or sign in
Once you have the Max app installed, do one of the following:
- New subscriber? Open Max and choose Subscribe Now.
- Have a Max (or HBO Max) account? Open Max and choose Sign In (if your subscription has expired, you'll be prompted to renew your subscription).
Need help signing in? Go to Can't sign in.
