There are several ways to display HBO Max content on television, whether by installing the native application or using wireless casting methods and physical alternatives.
There are several ways to display HBO Max content on television, whether by installing the native application or using wireless casting methods and physical alternatives.
The most direct way to access HBO on TV is by downloading the official application from the smart TV store. For this to work, the device's operating system must be compatible, and it needs to be connected to the internet to allow activation via a QR code.
If your television is not compatible with installing the application, you can watch via wireless casting. Apple devices use AirPlay, while Android users rely on Chromecast. In both cases, the phone and the television must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Other options include subscribing to the HBO Max channel within the Amazon Prime Video platform, or, for televisions without network access, connecting a laptop using an HDMI cable to mirror the image directly onto the screen.
To find out if your smart TV supports HBO Max, it is essential to check the brand, year of manufacture, and operating system of the device. Tecnoblog compiled the minimum requirements required by major manufacturers:
If your equipment does not meet the criteria to install the application, there is still the possibility of mirroring content from your phone using AirPlay or Chromecast.
The process to download and activate the HBO Max service on a compatible TV takes only a few minutes. The steps are:
iPhone: Using AirPlay to stream HBO Max
AirPlay technology allows you to quickly and wirelessly mirror content from an Apple device to a television. To use this feature with HBO Max, follow these steps:
Android: Streaming HBO Max via Chromecast
Chromecast mirroring is practical for Android users who want to cast HBO Max content to the big screen. This method works with both the Google dongle and devices with built-in Chromecast. The procedure is:
After setting up HBO Max on the TV, the Android device can be used for other tasks.
Prime Video: Subscribing to HBO Max through Prime Video
Amazon Prime subscribers have the option to integrate partner channels into the Prime Video catalog, facilitating entertainment. Thus, it becomes easier to access HBO Max on the TV, even if it does not support Warner's streaming service. You need to open the Prime Video application on your phone, computer, or smart TV, use the search function to find 'HBO Max', access the dedicated HBO Max channel page in the Prime Video ecosystem, click or tap 'Start Watching', and follow the instructions to confirm the subscription integrated with the Amazon account. After activation, the user can watch HBO Max on the TV directly through the unified Prime Video interface.
Laptop with HDMI cable: Alternative for older TVs
If the television is old and lacks smart TV features, it is possible to connect a laptop using an HDMI cable to mirror the screen. This simple physical connection converts the television into an external monitor to access HBO Max on the TV without difficulty. Just connect one end of the HDMI cable to the video input of the television and the other to the output of the laptop. After turning on both devices, use the TV remote control to select the input source corresponding to the HDMI channel used. On the laptop, configure the display by pressing the Windows+P keys on Windows or accessing the 'Displays' menu in System Preferences on macOS, choosing the 'Duplicate' or 'Second screen only' option to transfer audio and video. Finally, open the browser, go to hbomax.com, log in, and select the desired title to watch HBO Max on the old TV.
NASA announced on Monday, the 10th, the expansion of the NASA+ service to two streaming platforms: discovery+ and HBO Max. This measure aims to increase the ways the public can follow materials related to space exploration.
On discovery+, a continuous broadcast channel exclusive to NASA+ has been implemented. Simultaneously, HBO Max will begin showing special agency events, including the Artemis III mission, which is scheduled for 2027.
The expansion also incorporates support for Dolby Vision images on compatible devices. It is important to note that despite being included in paid streaming services, NASA+ will remain accessible for free and without advertisements through the NASA's own app and website.
The way the content will be distributed varies across each of the new platforms. While discovery+ will offer uninterrupted NASA+ programming, HBO Max will be responsible for broadcasting the singular events organized by the space agency.
Topics that may be part of this programming include scientific mission launches, flight tests related to docking with crewed landing systems, robotic deliveries destined for the Moon, and the first crewed mission to land on the lunar surface under the Artemis program scope.
NASA also indicated the possibility of increasing this offering in the future. This strategy is part of the agency's goal to make its programming available on more devices and allow the public to watch its activities according to their preference.
On compatible equipment, the content can be viewed in Dolby Vision. This technology promises to offer greater contrast sharpness, more vibrant colors, clearer images, and greater detail depth during broadcasts.
The agency linked this expansion to its commitment to making its space exploration activities more accessible to the public. According to Rebecca Sirmons, General Manager of NASA+ based at NASA in Washington, the dissemination of the agency's actions is tied to the duty stipulated by the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958.
Sirmons also commented on the reception of Artemis II by viewers in various regions of the globe and stated that NASA intends to maintain transparent and captivating coverage as it continues its return to the Moon.
This expansion of transmission contracts occurred after NASA presented plans during its Ignition event in early 2026, which encompass increasing the frequency of Artemis missions on the lunar surface and building the first base on the Moon.
Even with the addition to streaming platforms, NASA+ will remain free of charge and ads, available via the agency's official website and app.
The Norwegian cybersecurity company Mnemonic identified Samsung smart TV applications that were establishing connections with residential proxy networks. This functionality allows the IP address of third parties to be hidden during illicit activities.
Samsung announced that it will prohibit the discovered applications and identify all those incorporating residential proxy components. The practice of residential proxy involves disguising a third party's IP using a common connection, which can even be used to cover up cybercrimes.
The issue was recently detected by Mnemonic, involving simple games intended for the brand's smart TVs. In communication with TechCrunch, Samsung informed about existing restrictions for new application registrations and for the use of development kits aimed at residential proxies.
Last month, this same technique was found in applications for LG TVs, which also initiated actions to solve the problem. Additionally, it was pointed out that illegal TV boxes may be contaminated with this type of malware.
According to Mnemonic, several Samsung smart TV applications contained code that used the user's internet without their consent or knowledge. One example cited was the game Pac-Man, which appeared in the manufacturer's app store editorial recommendations.
The cybersecurity firm clarified that the game in question had codes from Bright Data, a company specializing in creating and managing proxy networks. Bright Data claims access to millions of global residential connections.
This implies that an application with residential proxy code can allow unknown people to access the user's home internet without the user knowing. In this way, these individuals can operate on the network simulating a common domestic IP address.
This methodology can be employed for various purposes, such as web data scraping and information gathering, geolocation-related research, attacks to test compromised passwords, and even to ensure anonymity in cyberattacks.
The user affected by malicious software can face everything from minor inconveniences, such as increased internet usage or a higher incidence of captchas, to more serious situations, such as being linked to illicit acts through their IP address.
In response to TechCrunch, Samsung declared that it is in the process of identifying and removing all store applications that present these components. Furthermore, the brand mentioned that it has already implemented certain measures, such as blocking the registration of new applications that include proxy functionalities and establishing policies for developers that prohibit residential proxy development kits across the entire platform.
The risk of residential proxy extends to other platforms. An analysis conducted in July 2025 revealed that 42% of applications available in the LG store had the ability to connect the smart TV to a proxy network. LG announced that it would ban all applications introducing such a feature.
However, solving the problem may be complex. As explained by Harrison Sand, a Mnemonic consultant, many applications have few lines of programming. To operate, they load their content from other websites. App store reviews usually consider only the app's code, ignoring additional downloads. Moreover, the loaded part can vary between the security review and the download made by the user themselves, and this type of trick might be precisely at that point.
