To add HBO Max to YouTube TV, navigate to the Membership tab within your YouTube TV settings and select the Max add-on to confirm your purchase. This is the primary method to add HBO Max to YouTube TV, allowing you to access Max content directly within the YouTube TV app.
How to add HBO Max to YouTube TV through your membership
The most direct way to add Max to your YouTube TV account is through your membership settings. Open the YouTube TV app or website, go to your settings, and select the Membership tab. From there, you will find the Max add-on available for purchase. Confirm your selection, and the add-on will be applied to your account, giving you immediate access to Max content within the YouTube TV interface.
Max add-on pricing and plan options
The Max add-on costs $15.99 per month for the commercial-free version, which streams up to 1080p HD video. For those looking to save over the course of a year, a 12-month offer for Max is available for $169.99 through YouTube TV. Additionally, the Entertainment Plus bundle, which includes Max, Showtime, and Starz, is available for $29.99 per month. If you are an AT&T customer, you may be able to get HBO Max for free with AT&T, though this offer is managed directly through AT&T rather than YouTube TV. If you prefer to watch through Amazon’s platform instead, you can add HBO max on Amazon prime as a standalone channel.
How to watch Max content in the YouTube TV app
Once you have added the Max add-on, you can watch Max content directly within the YouTube TV app. The Max channel and its on-demand library will appear in your YouTube TV interface on any supported device. You can browse and stream Max movies, series, and originals alongside your live TV channels without needing to switch apps.
How to log into the standalone Max app with YouTube TV
For the full Max library, you can log in to the standalone Max app using your YouTube TV credentials. To do this, download the Max app on your device, choose YouTube TV as your TV provider when prompted, and sign in with the family manager's YouTube TV credentials. This unlocks the complete Max catalog, including content that may not be available directly through the YouTube TV interface.
Important limitations and re-authentication
There are a few important limitations to keep in mind when using Max through YouTube TV. Only the family manager's sign-in information will work to log in and stream directly on the Max app when subscribed through YouTube TV. Other family group members cannot use their own credentials to access the standalone app. Additionally, re-authentication of your subscription in the Max app may be required periodically, meaning you may need to sign in again to verify your active subscription. Finally, the standard YouTube TV base plan allows for streaming on up to three devices simultaneously. If you need more simultaneous streams, the 4K Plus add-on for YouTube TV provides unlimited simultaneous streams on your home Wi-Fi network.
