Not having the support for HBO Max on it becomes a deal-breaker for many. But there is nothing to worry about. Plenty of options is there to get HBO Max on LG Smart TV even non-smart ones. In this article, I will discuss why HBO Max is not available on LG Smart TVs. Then I will explain all the available methods to watch HBO Max on an LG Smart TV. Although the official support is not there still getting HBO Max on your LG smart TV is not a big deal. I will provide methods to get HBO Max on your Non-Smart LG TVs but Before we deep dive into the tutorial let me explain What is HBO Max.
What is HBO Max?
HBO Max is an American Streaming Service offered by AT&T subsidiary Warner Media. It got launched last year on 27 May 2020. The streaming service offers all HBO TV Shows and movies. The HBO Max evergrowing library consists of more than 10000 hours of content. It includes the Game Of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings series, and many more original shows. With the launch of HBO Max, the company replaced two of its previous streaming services HBO Now and HBO Go. All the subscribers of these two services were upgraded to HBO Max. The HBO Max costs $14.99/month exactly the same as HBO Now.
Which OS LG Smart TVs Run?
LG Smart TVs are based on a Linux-based TV OS called WebOS. No doubt LG Smart TVs are known for their great Display and picture quality. Their TVs are ranked equally to SONY, Samsung, and Panasonic TVs. But the one thing that LG Smart TVs certainly lacks is support for Android TV.
Does WebOS Support HBO Max?
Not yet, We are closing near one year of the launch of HBO Mac but there is no HBO Max app for WebOS. It means you can not stream HBO Max content on your LG smart TV directly from them. You can’t even sideload HBO Max on WebOS something that you can do easily in the case of Android TV.
How To Download HBO Max On LG Smart TV
So far you have come to know that HBO Max is not available officially on LG Smart TVs. Now I will discuss all the methods LG Smart TVs owners can try to watch HBO Max. I will first start with the method working for Smart TVs and then later I will also provide methods if your LG TV is not smart.
1. Get HBO Max on YouTube TV
The very first method you can try to watch HBO Max on your LG Smart TV is by getting HBO Max on YouTube TV. The LG WebOS does have an app for YouTube TV. To install YouTube TV on your LG smart TV follow the below steps. Step 1: Go To LG Content Store from the home screen. Step 2: Search for YouTube TV. Step 3: Download YouTube TV on your LG Smart TV and install it. Step 4: Open YouTube TV. You might be thinking what will be the cost of HBO Max on YouTube TV. The YouTube TV costs $49.99/month and HBO Max will not be included in it. An extra $14.99 will be added to your bill if you want an HBO Max subscription along with your YouTube subscription. Visit YouTube TV and add an HBO Max subscription and be ready to pay an extra bill starting next month. Step 1: Once HBO Max is added to your YouTube TV. Now it is time to create an account on HBO Max. Step 2: Visit the official website of HBO Max to create the account. Step 3: Once the account is created select sign in. Step 4: On the place of putting your user name and password select ‘Sign in through TV or mobile provider‘. Step 5: Now you will see a list of options you can find YouTube TV at the bottom as the last option. Once you will set up your HBO Max account. You can enjoy HBO Max on the Android & iOS app as well as on the web. On your TV HBO Max content will be accessible through YouTube TV.
2. Mirror Your Android Smartphone With HBO Max App
The next option we have is to mirror an Android smartphone with the HBO Max app. The WebOS on LG Smart TVs comes with a screen sharing feature similar to Android TVs called Screen Share. The Screen Share feature can be easily accessed from the home screen of LG Smart TVs. It is important to note here that to work this feature both your smartphone and TV needs to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Step 1: Once you have selected the Screen Share feature on your TV. Step 2: Go to setting on your phone and select and select Cast. Step 3: In casting select connection preferences and then connection settings. By this time if your TV and smartphone are on the same network you can find your TV to be ready for the connection. Following this process will start casting your Android smartphone to your TV. Whatever you will play in the HBO Max on your smartphone will be cast on the TV.
3. Mirror Your Windows PC To LG Smart TV
The above method was to cast your Android smartphone to your LG TV similarly It is easily possible to cast your Windows PC screen to the TV. But make sure to connect both your Windows PC and Smart TV to be connected with the same Wi-Fi network. Once done Just follow the below steps. Step 1: Pick your TV remote and press the Home Button. Step 2: Now go to more and select the device connector. Step 3: In the device connector setting select PC and then select Screen Share. Step 4: After that select Miracast and make the selection. Step 5: On your PC, Go to Action Center. It can be found in the bottom right corner of your Windows PC. Step 6: Now select connect file and you will see your LG Smart TV there. Now click on LG TV. Step 7: After it, you will be asked to Enter a PIN. This PIN will be on your TV once you will complete the step in which the PC was connected to the TV. Step 8: After entering the PIN your Windows PC screen will be cast on the TV. Now open HBO Max on the web and play any of your favorite shows. As the screen will be casting the content will be visible on your LG Smart TV.
4. Mirror Your Mac Desktop To LG TV Via Airplay 2
Not just Windows PC but you can also mirror your Mac Desktop to LG TV using Airplay 2. Make sure your Mac and TV are sharing the same Wi-Fi connection. I would like to note here that the Apple screen mirroring feature Airplay 2 is currently only supported on a few LG TVs e.g. LG’s OLED TVs launched after 2019, LG NanoCell SM9X, SM8X, UM7X series TVs. Step 1: On the top of your Mac screen find the AirPlay setting. Step 2: Now Select your LG Smart TV from the available options. Step 3: Click Mirror Built-in Display to mirror the content of your Mac on the TV. Now go to HBO Max web in one of the Browsers available on your Mac. As the screen will be already getting cast the content will be shown on your TV.
How To Watch HBO Max On A Non-Smart LG TV
The above methods were if someone owns an LG Smart TV. What if you still have a Non-Smart LG TV. There are plenty of ways to watch HBO Max on it. One of the ways is to use Streaming Players. These devices just exist to make Non-Smart TVs smart.
1. Mirror Your Smartphone Screen Using Chromecast (For Android/iOS)
One of the very popular Streaming players is Google Chromecast. It lets you cast your Android Screen to your TV with an HDMI port no Smart TV functionality is needed. So If you own a Chromecast already connect it to the same Wi-Fi network as your smartphone. Now install the Google Home app for your Android or iOS smartphone. After downloading the app connect to your Chromecast and then use the feature Cast my Screen to mirror your smartphone screen easily on your TV. In this way, you can mirror anything from your smartphone. As in our case, the aim is to watch HBO Max. Install HBO Max on your Android or iOS smartphone. Then start playing the content on your smartphone. It will be mirrored on your TV.
2. Connect The Apple TV Streaming Player And Install The HBO Max app
If you are one of the users who own a Non-Smart LG TV and Apple TV Streaming Box. You can install HBO Max on your Apple TV and start enjoying the content available on it. Follow the below steps to do so. Step 1: Go to Apple TV App Store. Step 2: Search for HBO Max and select it. Step 3: Install the app on your Apple TV. Step 4: Now log in using your HBO Max account. After it, you will be able to access all the content on your non-smart LG TV.
3. Plugin Your PS4 And Download The HBO Max App
Owners of PlayStation Gaming Consoles either PlayStation 4 or newly launched Play Station 5. The HBO Max is officially available for you. It means if your TV is a non-smart TV you can install the HBO Max app on your Play Station device and then connect it using the HDMI port and enjoy all the content. There is no need to get worried for owners of PS4 or PS5.
4. Install HBO Max On Your Xbox Console And Connect It To Your TV
The HBO Max is officially available on Xbox Gaming Consoles. To install HBO Max on your Xbox One. Step 1: Go to the Store tab. You can find it on the right side of the Dashboard. Step 2: In the Store search for the HBO Max app and then select it. Step 3: Now click on ‘Get It Free‘ as the app is available is for free it will be downloaded. Once the app is installed get logged in with your credentials and then connect XboxOne with your LG TV using HDMI port and enjoy all the content.
5. Manually Install HBO Max On Your Fire TV Device
6. Use Roku To Mirror Your Smartphone Screen To Play HBO Max
If you own an LG TV and a Roku device. It can also help you to watch HBO Max. Though, HBO Max is not officially supported by either of them. There are workarounds to do the job. The Roku in-built screen sharing feature will help in streaming the Android smartphone screen on the TV. You will have to play your favorite shows on the HBO Max app on your smartphone and stream it on the TV.
7. Subscribe To HBO Max Through Your Cable Company
If all the above option is not for you. I still got you covered. The HBO Max service is available through cable and broadband companies. Anyone who has subscribed to HBO in any of the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) operators will have access to HBO Max. The list of Cable Operators who provide HBO Max is AT&T TV, DirecTV, AT&T U-Verse, Comcast, Hulu, Spectrum, Altice, Suddenlink, Optimum, Cox Contour, Verizon Fios. So If you are subscribed to any of these cable services you will get an HBO Max subscription. Just talk to your cable provider and ask for your subscription. They will provide you.
Conclusion
Until now I have covered all the ways you can Watch HBO Max on your LG Smart TV as well as Non-Smart TVs. There are plenty of ways to get access to HBO Max on your LG TVs. On Smart TVs, It is mainly possible by screen mirroring either on Android, iOS smartphone or Windows and Mac PC. The only way to access HBO Max on LG Smart TVs without screen mirroring is to get it through YouTube TV. But this method is costly as you will have to pay for both YouTube TV and HBO Max subscription. In the case of Non-Smart TVs options are streaming players like Chromecast, Apple TV, Fire TV. The Gaming console’s Play Station 4/5, Xbox One also helps. If none of the options works for you getting HBO Max through your Cable Operator is not a bad choice at all. I am confident that after reading this article you would have been able to watch HBO Max on your LG TV. If are you still not able to feel free to ask for help. I will be glad to help you.
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