How to Cast HBO Max to TV? (with and without Google Chromecast)

Using a Google Chromecast device is the easiest way to cast HBO Max from your phone or computer to your TV. To do this, just follow these steps:

1. Get your Chromecast and plug it into your TV. Make sure the phone/computer and Chromecast are on the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Change your TV to the input channel that you plugged the Chromecast into.
3. Open the HBO Max app on the device that you are trying to cast it from.
4. Start playing a show or movie.
5. Press the "Cast" icon.
6. Select your Chromecast from the options that appear, and that should be it!

You might find that the HBO Max app is not available for the model of smart TV that you have, but watching it on your smartphone simply isn't good enough. This was what my friend was facing when he called me for help on casting HBO Max from his smartphone. Fortunately, I cast content a lot, so I was able to show him the way in just a few minutes.

If you've been looking for how to cast HBO Max to TV, you're in the right place. This guide will show you the steps to follow to cast from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Let's get right into it.

How Do I Cast and Watch HBO Max on My TV?

If you want to cast HBO Max from another device like your Android smartphone or iPhone to your TV, you'll be glad to know that it's very easy.

The best way to get this done will involve you buying an additional, though inexpensive, device, called the Google Chromecast.

With one of these, you will find it easy to cast to your smart TV (or dumb TV) from pretty much any device you have. It's super convenient and necessary for the procedures that we will follow, so I recommend getting one.

If you have one already, that's even better! It means we can get right into the steps for casting HBO Max to your TV. However, before we do that, let's get your Chromecast plugged in and set up.

How to Set Up Chromecast?

Once you've gotten your Google Chromecast from Amazon or the Google Store, you can finally move to get it set up. The process is really simple and shouldn't take more than five minutes.

Follow the steps below:

1. Find a free HDMI port on the back or side of your TV and plug the Chromecast's HDMI cable into it.
2. Your Chromecast comes with a USB cable and a power brick. Use these to plug the Chromecast into power. You can plug the cable into a USB port on the back of your smart TV for a cleaner setup, but keep in mind that it might not provide the necessary amount of power for optimal functioning.
3. Switch the television to the HDMI input channel that you have the Chromecast plugged into.
4. You will see a message onscreen telling you to get the Google Home app for your Android device or iOS device. You can get it for Android here, and for iOS over here. Take note of the specific number for your Chromecast that shows on this screen.
5. Open the application on your phone or tablet. Make sure that you have Bluetooth switched on.
6. Sign into your Google account. If you're an iOS user without one, you will need to make one at this point.
7. Once you've signed in, your Google Home app should begin looking for any Chromecasts nearby. Select the one that matches your device number if there's more than one.
8. As long as the code on your TV is the same as the one on your phone, you can proceed.
9. Now, you will be prompted to choose a WiFi network. You need to ensure that you connect the Chromecast to the exact same WiFi network that you have your phone (or computer, if you want to stream HBO Max from that) on.

That's it! You can now get straight to casting HBO Max from your phone or the HBO Max website on your computer.

How to Cast HBO Max from Your Phone to TV?

If you want to cast HBO Max from the HBO Max app on your Android or iPhone to your TV screen, then you'll be glad to know that it's easy to get done.

Follow these steps:

1. Download and open HBO Max mobile app on your smartphone or tablet. This is the iOS link and this is for the Google Play Store.
2. Sign into your HBO Max account.
3. Choose an HBO Max show or movie that you want to watch, and play it.
4. In the top-right corner, you should see the "Cast" icon. It looks like a rounded square with a WiFi icon in the corner. Press it.
5. This will bring up a menu with Chromecast devices that were found on the same WiFi network. Select yours.

With these steps, you should now be able to watch HBO Max straight from the screen on your TV.

Keep in mind that if you don't see the Cast button on your iPhone, you might need to modify some settings.

1. Open "Settings".
2. Scroll and select "HBO Max".
3. Turn on the toggle switches for "Bluetooth" and "Local Network".
4. Now, close and open HBO Max app again.

How to Cast HBO Max from Computer to TV?

Streaming HBO Max from your computer instead of your phone is still a basic task, and you can complete it in no time.

1. Launch the official HBO Max website in a web browser. I primarily recommend using the Chrome browser to open the website as it provides the most seamless process.
2. Log into your HBO Max account.
3. Find the HBO Max content that you want to watch and start playing it.
4. As you have the HBO Max video playing, move the cursor to show the video controls.
5. Click the Cast icon, which is a rounded rectangle with a "wireless" symbol in one of its corners. You should find this Cast button near the bottom right.
6. The Chromecast devices on the same WiFi network will appear. Click yours.

Without wasting any time, you should now see your HBO Max video showing up on your TV.

Keep in mind, if you don't want to use the Google Chrome browser, I recommend Microsoft Edge, as it is another browser that I have tested watching HBO Max content with extensively.

How Do I Cast HBO Max App Without Chromecast?

If you can't use the HBO Max Chromecast method for some reason, there are a few different ways you can still get their content showing on your television.

• You can hook your computer directly to your TV by using an HDMI cable.
• Some smart TVs and devices support the app directly. For instance, you can get the HBO Max app if you have a Samsung TV, Android TV, Apple TV, or Roku TV.
• Finally, if you have Apple TV, you can tap the AirPlay icon in the app to cast to TV.

Final Words

You can cast HBO Max to your TV by getting a Chromecast, connecting it to the same internet connection as the phone or computer, and casting from there. This method will work from pretty much any modern device.

If you can't use the HBO Max Chromecast method, download the app on your Samsung TV or another streaming device, use an HDMI cable to connect to your PC, or use the AirPlay option if you're on an iOS device.