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Friday, June 19th, 2020 3:01 PM

Does our TV have to be compatible to receive HBO Max with our DIRECTV?

Must our tv be compatible to receive HBO Max with our all inclusive Direct TV package?  With the exception of Apple, we do get all other HBO and streaming channels. 

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ACE - Expert

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2K Messages

5 years ago

What do you mean by compatible? HBOMax is a streaming service, not a Directv channel. All you need is the HBOMax app, either on the tv or on a streaming device connected to the tv.

ACE - Expert

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5 years ago

You can still get HBO on an Apple device, just not through the "Apple Channels" itself. HBO is doing their own app instead of through a 3rd party interface.

 

Like @sandblaster  says, HBO Max is a streaming only service. So you download it on a media streaming device (Roku, Firestick, etc.), your phone for on the go, game console, or some "smart" TVs can download apps themselves (if connected to internet of course).


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