HBO Max is a subscription-based OTT platform in America known for delivering engaging content. It is available worldwide and is very popular with over 76 million users.
It is available on multiple platforms: website, mobile app, and also on TV. But activating HBO Max on a smart TV can be tricky for you if you haven’t done it before.
So, if you have an LG smart TV and don’t know how to install HBO Max on your LG smart TV, don’t worry; I will help you learn the steps in simple words in this post.
How to get HBO Max on LG Smart TV
HBO Max is available for LG smart TVs one year after its launch and offers a convenient way to watch movies, shows, maximum originals and more.
If you don’t know how to get HBO Max on LG smart TV, you are surely missing out on some interesting content. So, you must know how to install HBO Max on your TV.
The process for this is simple and you shouldn’t have any problems if you follow these steps:
- First, turn on your LG TV and connect it to the Internet.
- Now press the HOME button on the remote control to launch the LG Content Store.
- Then scroll through the list until you find the APPS category and click on it.
- Once it opens, go to the search bar in the top right corner and click on it.
- Then type in HBO Max and it will give you the results.
- After that, click the “Install”button and the installation process will be completed depending on your internet speed.
- If you’re not sure if the app is installed, you can press the HOME button on the remote control and scroll right to the Content Store to check.
Launch HBO Max on your LG TV and sign in with your account to watch your favorite content. But the login method is unusual, so keep reading this post to learn how to log into your account on LG smart TV.
How to set up the HBO Max app on LG Smart TV?
You must complete a one-time setup if you have successfully installed the application. But for this you need to have an account in HBO Max. If you don’t have one, create a new one first.
If you already have an HBO Max account and would like to use it to set up your LG Smart TV, follow these steps:
- First, open the HBO Max app on your LG TV.
- Then click the “Login”button.
- It will show you a 6 digit code.
- Now on your phone or computer, open any browser and go to https://www.hbomax.com/activate.
- On the page, enter the code displayed on your TV.
- Then enter your HBO Max credentials and click the Sign In button.
That’s it, now find the HBO Max app on your TV in the content center and open it to start watching HBO Max on your LG TV seamlessly.
Why can’t I install HBO Max on my LG TV?
If you can’t install HBO Max on your LG TV, there must be compatibility issues as older LG TVs don’t support this feature. So before you try to get the app, please check if your device is compatible. You can find out about it by visiting https://www.lg.com/us/support/hbo-max-lg-tv.
However, you can stream from your HBO Max phone to an incompatible TV.
How to stream HBO Max to LG TV?
If you are unable to install and use the HBO Max app on your LG TV, you can use it on your phone and stream to your TV.
You can do this from Android and iOS devices, but make sure you’re already signed into your HBO account before doing so.
From an Android device:
This feature is available on all Android devices, but you should be aware that they have different names. You can see Screen Share, Screen Cast, Miracast, Wireless Display, WiFi-Direct, Wireless Projection, etc.
If you don’t know how to cast Android phone screen to project HBO content to LG TV, follow these steps:
- Turn on your LG TV first.
- Then select the Screen Sharing option from the main menu.
- Now, on your Android device, open Settings and look for the Screen Sharing option there. You can also find it in the notification bar.
- It will then try to detect the TV and this process may take some time.
- When you see the name of your TV on your phone, tap it.
- This initiates the projection process and you can see the status on both the TV screen and the phone screen.
- The process will be completed within a few seconds and you will see your phone’s screen on your TV.
- You can start watching HBO Max on your Android phone and the video will stream to your LG TV.
From iPhone:
Screen casting is different from Android because iOS devices have an AirPlay feature that helps screen casting.
If you haven’t done this before, here are the steps for you:
- Make sure screen sharing is on your TV.
- First, open the HBO Max app on your iPhone and play whatever you want.
- Then tap on the screen to open the controls.
- At the top of the screen, just to the left of the volume slider, you’ll see an AirPlay icon; click it.
- A new window will appear where you need to select your LG TV.
- The screen of your iPhone will soon appear on your TV.
If you want to stop this, turn off AirPlay on your iPhone, and in the future, if you want to do it again, repeat the steps.
Conclusion
So, that was the complete guide to install HBO Max on LG Smart TV. I also shared a method to cast your phone screen if you don’t have an adaptable device. I hope you easily learned the steps. If you’re still facing any issues while doing this, feel free to post your questions in the comments below.