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It's easy to cast HBO Max onto your TV, no matter what paired device you're using.
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  • You can cast HBO Max onto your TV using a Chromecast device that’s connected to your phone or computer.
  • To cast HBO Max from your phone, open the HBO Max mobile app and tap the “cast” icon in the top-right corner while playing something.
  • To cast from your computer, use Google Chrome’s built-in “Cast” menu while on the HBO Max website.
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If you recently subscribed to HBO Max, you might be enjoying all the additional content that HBO has added to the new service. 

But you might also have found that certain devices, like some smart TVs, don’t have the HBO Max app. 

All is not lost, though. If you have a Chromecast, you can watch HBO Max on any TV. All you’ll need is that Chromecast, along with an iPhone, iPad, Android device, Mac, or PC.

How to cast HBO Max to a TV using Chromecast and your phone

Casting HBO Max from your phone to your TV is very straightforward. Be sure that your Chromecast is installed and working properly — it should be connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your phone. 

1. Start the HBO Max app on your phone, and switch your TV to the input channel that the Chromecast is on.

2. Select a show or movie to watch.

3. Tap the Cast button at the top of the screen and then tap the Chromecast device you want to cast to. 

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Tap the Cast icon at the top of the HBO Max app and choose what device to cast to.
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The HBO Max video should appear on your TV.

How to cast HBO Max to a TV using Chromecast and your computer

You can also cast HBO Max from your Mac or PC's Google Chrome browser. 

Make sure that your Chromecast is installed and working properly, and that it's connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer. 

1. Open HBO Max in a Chrome browser, and switch your TV to the input channel that the Chromecast is on.

2. Select a show or movie to watch. 

3. Click the Cast icon (the very same one as seen on the mobile app) in your Google Chrome extensions toolbar. If you don't see it, click the three dots in the top-right and then select "Cast" from the menu that appears.

4. Select the casting source/device from the pop-up menu. 

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A list of available casting devices will appear.
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The HBO Max show or movie should appear on your TV.

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