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Is HBO just trying to piss everyone off with HBO Max?

Posted on 7/26/20 at 8:41 am
Posted by SlowFlowPro
Simple Solutions to Complex Probs
Member since Jan 2004
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Posted on 7/26/20 at 8:41 am
is it on Roku? no

oh ok, well I have a ps4 and xbox one. i installed the app on my xbox one and...it won't validate my account because

...it won't accept my HBO subscription via Amazon Prime

so, instead of just having a Roku app like every other provider, i have to use another outlet AND switch my Prime-based membership to Hulu

seriously what the frick?
Posted by GeauxAggie972
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Member since Aug 2009
29468 posts
Posted on 7/26/20 at 8:48 am to
I'm still waiting for Frontier to add their name to the list of providers so I can get it for free
Posted by nes2010
Member since Jun 2014
6801 posts
Posted on 7/26/20 at 8:50 am to
That's weird, they had an HBO go Roku app.
Posted by Rhames
Member since Apr 2013
1138 posts
Posted on 7/26/20 at 9:11 am to
If you have hbo through Amazon prime, you don't get hbo max.
Posted by UltimaParadox
Huntsville
Member since Nov 2008
40936 posts
Posted on 7/26/20 at 9:14 am to
Att running another brand into the ground
Posted by Deplorable Duke
Lousyana
Member since Nov 2016
2273 posts
Posted on 7/26/20 at 9:26 am to
frick HBO!
Posted by Jay Are
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2014
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Posted on 7/26/20 at 9:32 am to
quote:

so, instead of just having a Roku app like every other provider, i have to use another outlet AND switch my Prime-based membership to Hulu


This problem is just as much Roku's fault as it is HBO’s.
Posted by Green Chili Tiger
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Member since Jul 2009
47991 posts
Posted on 7/26/20 at 9:44 am to
It's absurd to think that any AT&T company gives a single frick about their customers or potential customers.
Posted by GeorgeTheGreek
Sparta, Greece
Member since Mar 2008
66574 posts
Posted on 7/26/20 at 10:17 am to
Works great for me. They aren’t trying to piss me off.
Posted by Zap Rowsdower
MissLou, La
Member since Sep 2010
13346 posts
Posted on 7/26/20 at 10:23 am to
Going through the same thing with PeacockTV. Really wanted to start Yellowstone from the beginning. One tv has a Roku box the other is an Amazon Fire TV. Peacock isn’t available on either one. Wtf?
Posted by sorantable
Member since Dec 2008
49003 posts
Posted on 7/26/20 at 10:33 am to
Nope just you
Posted by devils1854
Franklin
Member since Aug 2014
6359 posts
Posted on 7/26/20 at 11:29 am to
If you are going through a firestick or fire tv, you can google how to bypass the encryption or whatever to get Max on NOW. I did it when it came out and havent had any problems getting Max.
Posted by VermilionTiger
Member since Dec 2012
37638 posts
Posted on 7/26/20 at 11:33 am to
Works like a charm on my Apple TV and the UI is better than HBO Go and HBO Now

I’m sure it will come to ROKU soon
Posted by SammyTiger
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2009
67833 posts
Posted on 7/26/20 at 5:05 pm to
I don’t know the details on HBO Max, but Roku May be the issue.

They’re still haggling with NBC about Peacock.

Roku wants to sell adds not just hardware.

But HBO is a mess in general.

HBO, HBO Go, HBO Now HBO Max.

Whatever I’m getting with this Amazon Subscription.

What’s the difference?
Posted by Sho Nuff
Oahu
Member since Feb 2009
11982 posts
Posted on 7/26/20 at 6:21 pm to
Can someone explain to me like a 5 yo how do I get HBO Max? I have HBO through Spectrum and I have a Fire TV and Roku. My TV is LG OLED. Where do I download the app if it doesn't work on Roku or Fire? I looked on HBO's site and their instructions are shite.
Posted by NPComb
Member since Jan 2019
27570 posts
Posted on 7/27/20 at 2:34 am to
That’s on Prime not HBO or Roku. I have all three. HBO MAX Only works as a stand-alone app. I wish it could be integrated into Prime.
Posted by kingbob
Sorrento, LA
Member since Nov 2010
67309 posts
Posted on 7/27/20 at 9:23 am to
Works great on chromecast, and came included with cable package.

Also works fine on my ps4.
This post was edited on 7/27/20 at 2:31 pm
Posted by ELVIS U
Member since Feb 2007
9967 posts
Posted on 7/27/20 at 9:52 am to
It pisses me off. Basically, you have to have an Apple TV to be able to use the service. Why advertise the service if you haven't negotiated a deal with EACH platform before you premier. Otherwise, you are just advertising frustration to potential customers.
Posted by smash williams
San Diego
Member since Apr 2009
19784 posts
Posted on 7/27/20 at 11:14 am to
Works fine on my PS4 that I coincidentally have hooked up to a Roku TV, watched The Kid last night on it.
Posted by rondo
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Member since Jan 2004
77416 posts
Posted on 7/27/20 at 4:24 pm to
I've had no issue with it.
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