How to Download HBO Max On Samsung Smart Tv 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 7, 8 Series?

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Written By Dinu Sri

Dr H. T. D. S. Madusanka is an electronic expert with 10 years of experience, involved in the research and development of SMART HOME systems.

HBO Max has now been available for Samsung Smart TVs to download. Indeed, Samsung TVs are among a minimal number of TVs that are capable of directly streaming AT&T and the Warner Media streaming service. For those who don’t know how to proceed, here is a brief step to step guide on how to download HBO Max on a Samsung smart TV.

How to Download HBO Max On Samsung Smart Tv 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 7, 8 Series

Though HBO Max is now available on Samsung Smart TV, users want to have the service on their TVs. Sadly, not all versions of the Samsung Smart TV support the service. However, users can still enjoy it using a few tricks. This article will discuss all the possible ways.

How to Download HBO Max On Older Samsung Smart TVs?

It’s a matter of misfortune that older Samsung Smart TVs don’t support the HBO Max application. It’s because HBO Max has been available for the 2016 Samsung Smart TVs and the later versions. However, with using several third-party applications, users can still watch it on your Samsung Smart TVs.

The processes are as follow:

Chromecast

Chromecast is widely used to run online streaming platforms from smart devices like smartphones, tablets, or even computers to a TV. You can do the same for your older Samsung Smart TVs. Just run the HBO Max app or site on your smart mobile devices and cast the screen to your smart TV. It’s as simple as this.

Airplay

Airplay has a wide range of compatible devices where users can stream online video streaming services. You can also use the Airplay app to run HBO Max to your Samsung Smart TVs.

HDMI Cable

With an HDMI cable, users can connect their computers, tablets and phones to their TVs. All you have to do is to purchase an HDMI convertible cable and connect your smartphone to your smart TV. Anything you run on your phone will be displayed on the TV.

How to Download HBO Max On Samsung Smart Tv 2016 and Later?

This is a comprehensive instruction on how to install HBO Max on Samsung Smart TVs. Note that HBO Max is only compatible with 2016 and later models. 

  • On your Remote, find the “Smart Hub,” or “Home” button. Press the button.
  • Under the “Smart Hub,” or “Home” button, you will find the “Applications,” or “App” option. Navigate yourself to “Applications.”
  • Here, you will be requested to log in with your personal Samsung account. If you have an existing account, log in with it. Otherwise, you will have to create a new account.
  • Now, navigate to the search box. You can find HBO max simply by typing HBO into that search box in the upper right of your screen.
  • You will see there is an install button on the home page of your HBO Max account. 
  • Now select HBO Max and download it.
  • When the download is complete, you can launch it. 
  • After the app gets downloaded, click the HBO Max icon and open it. Now, start the free trial by signing in to your account.

So, this is it. You can successfully download and install HBO Max on Samsung TV. You can download HBO Max on Samsung Smart TV 7 series and Samsung Smart TV 8 series following these same steps.

How to Log in to HBO Max on Samsung Smart TV?

It’s essential to know how to log in to your HBO Max account on Samsung Smart TV before watching it. If you want to learn the process, these detailed and simplified steps will help you. You will need your computer or a smartphone to sign in easily.

Let’s begin:

  1. First, open the HBO Max app on the TV and select Sign In. You can also try to play a movie or show. You will get a Sign in pop up from HBO Max. If the by any chance, the sign-in doesn’t show up, you might b already logged in.

To determine from your currently logged in account, choose your personal profile icon. This is a circle engraving a letter you can find on the upper-left corner of the screen. Now scroll right to select Sign Out. You will see the email address used for this account.

To get signed out of one account and again sign in to a different one, press the Sign Out option. Now, sign in with another account.

  1. A 6-digit code will be sent to your email address or phone number for verification purposes. While extracting the code from your computer or phone, don’t leave the screen of HBO Max.
  2. Now, open a browser on your computer or phone and go to hbomax.com/tvsignin. It will redirect you to the address https://activate.hbomax.com. This address is of a window that will demand you to Enter the Code.
  3. Carefully enter your code that has appeared on the TV, and then push the Next button.
  4. Now select “Sign In” via your Mobile Provider and TV.
  5. At this step, you have to select your provider. You can do it from your computer by selecting the “View All Providers” and choosing the provider.
  6. Type in your dedicated Username along with the password for the provider account featuring HBO Max.
  7. If you are to log in for the first time, enter and then confirm your email and name to Create Account.
  8. Once the TV gets updated, choose who is watching.
  9. Now, you are ready to go.

Conclusion

With loads of entertaining videos and movies, HBO Max has become one of the most popular sources of entertainment all over the world. People are now more interested in getting the service on their smart TVs. Samsung Smart TVs have got aligned with this mass demand and are supported by the HBO Max. I hope this article will save you time, helping you to learn how to download HBO Max on Samsung Smart Tv 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 7, 8 Series.