Are you seeking blockbuster movies, TV series, and shows you can binge on? If yes, HBO Max is a wise choice.
HBO Max is a subscription-only video on demand (SVOD) service launched on May 27, 2020. The service is built around Warner Bros, HBO, and their related brands. So, you’ll have premium content to binge on when you have the HBO Max app and active subscription.
Watching movies on the Vizio Smart TV offers a whole new level of entertainment. You’ll not only enjoy great sound but picture quality that offers a cinematic experience.
Now, here goes the question many Vizio TV users may have in mind.
Can You Get HBO Max on Vizio Smart TV?
You can stream HBO Max’s content on your Vizio Smart TV. How? You can do this by using Chromecast or Airplay. However, if you’re using a newer model of Vizio Smart TV, you can stream content on the HBO Max app on your Smart TV via the SmartCast platform.
How To Get HBO Max On Vizio Smart TV
You can get the HBO Max app on your Vizio Smart TV in diverse ways. Let’s discuss each of them in detail.
Method#1: Download HBO Max On Vizio Smart TV
You can get HBO Max on your Vizio Smart TV by downloading it directly. Here’s how to go about it.
STEP 1: Go to your Vizio Smart TV’s home screen.
STEP 2: On your TV’s home screen, go to the app store and enter “HBO Max” in the search bar.
STEP 3: When you find the “HBO Max app,” click the “Add To Home” button. Download and install the app on your Smart TV.
STEP 4: Open the downloaded HBO Max app and enter your login credentials. Note that you can only watch content on HBO max if you have an active subscription.
STEP 5: Now that you have downloaded and installed the HBO Max on your Vizio Smart TV, you can start streaming your favorite TV series and movie.
If you can’t download the HBO Max app on your Vizio or don’t fancy using this method, you can consider other ways to get the HBO Max on a Vizio Smart TV.
Handy Tip: Keep in mind that you may have challenges streaming HBO max natively if you’re utilizing older Vizio Smart TV models. In other words, you might be unable to stream content on the app.
Method#2: Using Airplay on an iOS device:
Another way you can get HBO Max on your Vizio Smart TV is via Airplay. But the question is this. How can you Airplay HBO Max on this Smart TV?
Using an iOS device, you can perform this with ease. By default, Vizio Smartcast TV receives media content from iOS devices, such as iPhones and iPads.
So, if you have either an iPad or iPhone, you should be able to access HBO Max on your Vizio Smart TV.
Here’s a simple guide on how to execute it.
STEP 1: Download and install the HBO Max application on your mobile device. Again, please ensure you’re using an iOS mobile device (iPhone or iPad).
STEP 2: Next step is to ensure your mobile device and Vizio Smart TV is on the same Wi-Fi network.
STEP 3: After installing the HBO Max app and connecting the app and your Smart TV on the same Wi-Fi, launch the app and create an HBO Max account.
If you already own an HBO account, all you have to do is log in with your credentials.
STEP 4: Select the TV show or movie you want to watch on your mobile device and play it. While the media content is playing, the Airplay icon will appear at the top.
STEP 5: Click on the “Airplay icon” on your mobile device, displaying a list of TV options for you. You’ll find the “Vizio Smart TV” as one of the options. Click on it, and the media content playing on your phone will start displaying on the Smart TV.
A Handy Tip: Note that you can stream HBO Max on Airplay 2016+ models.
Method#3: Using an Android device:
Did you know you could watch HBO Max on Vizio Smart TV using an Android device? This method is relatively easy.
If you own an Android mobile phone and wish to stream HBO Max content on your Vizio Smart TV using the phone, here’s how you need to go about it.
STEP 1:
- Visit “Google Play Store” on your mobile device.
- Search for “HBO Max App.”
- Download it.
STEP 2: Now, ensure the Vizio Smart TV and Android mobile device are on the same Wi-Fi.
STEP 3: Launch the “HBO Max App” and log in.” If you don’t have an account, you can sign up quickly. But if you have an account, enter your credentials and log in.
STEP 4: Now, Hit the Cast icon and choose “Vizio TV.”
STEP 5: After selecting Vizio TV, you can play any movie or media content on the HBO Max app. It will display on your Vizio Smart TV.
A Handy Tip: Keep in mind that you can stream HBO Max on Google Cast 2016+ models.
Can You Sideload HBO Max On Your Vizio Smart TV With A Flash Drive?
Yes, you can. Just download the app on your computer and copy it into your flash drive. Here’s a guide on how you can go about this.
STEP 1: Download the “HBO Max App” to your computer system. Please, make sure you download the app from a trusted source.
STEP 2: The next step is to copy the HBO Max application into a working USB flash drive.
STEP 3: Insert the USB flash drive into your Vizio Smart TV. Please, put the flash drive carefully into the TV’s USB port.
STEP 4: Next step is to go to “My Files,” open it and choose “USB Flash Drive.”
STEP 5: You have to install the HBO Max app on your TV. So, locate the HBO Max apk file.
STEP 6: Click on the HBO apk file to begin installing. Once the installation is complete, you can launch the app, and that’s it.
How Much Does HBO Max Cost Per Month?
As you already know, access to HBO Max isn’t free. It requires a monthly subscription. Before now, HBO Max offered a 7-day free trial. But that’s no longer available to U.S. customers.
However, other countries where HBO Max services are available still have access to the 7-day free trial.
So, what’s an HBO Max subscription? How much do you have to pay to gain unlimited access to the streaming service?
The good news is that HBO Max offers two subscription plans. Check them out below.
- Ads-free Subscription Plan – $14.99/month or $149.99/year.
- Subscription Plan “With Ads” – $9.99/month and $99.99/year
Now here’s the question. Which HBO Max subscription plan is better for you?
If you prefer uninterrupted streaming, HBO Max without ads is the best option for you. The only drawback is you are paying an additional $5 extra per month. The extra $5 is what you are paying Warner Bros to get the ads off your screen.
Go for the HBO Max plan with ads if you don’t mind ads popping up now and then while streaming movies or TV shows. HBO promises 4 minutes of ads per 1 hour of the content streamed.
Again, note that the HBO Max subscription plan with ads doesn’t allow you to download media content to watch offline. This could be a deal-breaker for many who may prefer downloading movies to watch later.
Conclusion
This post discusses how to get HBO Max on Vizio Smart TV. It is a detailed guide on the various ways to watch HBO Max media content on Vizio Smart TV easily.
You can download HBO max on your Vizio TV, especially if you have new models. Other methods include using Airplay on iOS mobile devices or Google Chromecast on Android devices.
You can go through the various steps highlighted in this post.
