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Achieving Peak Performance: Tips and Tricks for the Best Apple TV Setup

What to Know

• Open the App Store > search for and selectMax >Download >Open >Sign in orSubscribe Now .
• Follow the on-screen prompts to sign up.
• The Max app works on the 4th-generation and later Apple TV models.

This article explains how to download the Max (formerly HBO Max) app on an Apple TV (4th gen and later), sign up for the service, and start watching.

How to Download the Max App on an Apple TV

You can sign up for HBO Max online or from your Apple TV after installing the app.

1. On your Apple TV, scroll down to theApp Store and open it.
   
2. Click thesearch icon.
   
3. Search for Max and select it from the results.

4. Select thedownload button.
   
5. ClickOpen .
   
6. SelectSign-in orSubscribe Now . Sign in with your email and password, or follow the on-screen prompts to sign up for Max.

Can You Get Max on Your Apple TV?

If you have a 4th-generation Apple TV or an Apple TV 4K (or later) that runs tvOS 13 or later (learn more abouttvOS versions) , you can download the HBO Max app from the App Store. Note that the set-top box is different from the Apple TV app you might have on your smart TV or third-party

streaming device.

Not sure which one you have? ConsultApple’s support page to identify your Apple TV model .

If your Apple TV isn’t compatible, you can get HBO Max to your TV using AirPlay, Chromecast, or an HDMI cable to connect it to your computer, phone, or tablet. You can also get HBO Max on Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku models, smart TVs, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles.

Check theMax device and platform compatibility page for more details.

Navigating Max on an Apple TV

Once you’ve set up an account, scroll down to see categories like Continue Watching, For You (recommendations based on your history), Just Added, Last Chance, and more. You can also navigate genres like Drama, Fantasy & Sci-Fi, Kids & Family, and more.

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