HBO Max | Find out how to solve issues using or watching the HBO Max app or HBOMax.com.

If HBO Max isn't working as expected, try the following solutions. You may need to try more than one solution to fix the issue.

Here's how to test your internet connection speed:

Android: Download an Internet speed test app from the Google Play Store and test your connection speed.
iOS: Download an Internet speed test app from the Apple App Store and test your connection speed.
Amazon Fire tablet: From the Home screen on your Fire tablet, swipe down and then select the wireless icon. Tap the network that you're connected to and check the signal strength and link speed.

You need a minimum download speed of 5 Mbps. If videos are buffering, go to HBO Max buffers or pauses.

Cellular connection? If you're using a cellular data connection, try connecting to a wireless network and then try using HBO Max again.

Try clearing the HBO Max cache:

For the best streaming experience at HBOMax.com, we recommend using a supported browser:

The latest version of Google Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge for Windows
Safari version 13 or later

If HBOMax.com isn't working as expected, choose the browser you're using:

You may need to try more than one solution to fix the issue.

For more help, go to Google's Troubleshoot Chrome crashes article.

You may need to try more than one solution to fix the issue.

For more help, go to Microsoft Edge isn't working.

You may need to try more than one solution to fix the issue.

For more help, go to Mozilla's Troubleshoot Firefox article.

You may need to try more than one solution to fix the issue.

For more help, go to Apple's Safari doesn't work as expected article.

Display resolution

The highest resolution supported at HBOMax.com is 720p. If your display resolution is greater than 720p, videos might not play in full screen or may be clipped off. To fix this, try changing your screen resolution.

If HBO Max isn't working as expected, choose the device you're using:

You may need to try more than one of these solutions to fix the issue.

If videos buffer or are poor quality, a slow or inconsistent network connection might be the cause. To check your connection:

On your Amazon Fire TV, go to Settings > Network.
Press the Play button on your remote to check your connection.

You can also download an Internet speed test app from the Amazon Appstore and test your connection speed. To stream HD video, you need a minimum download speed of 5 Mbps. (50+ Mbps is recommended for 4K video). For more help, go to HBO Max buffers or pauses.

Still need help? Take note of the on-screen error message or code (if applicable) and include it when you contact us.

You may need to try more than one of these solutions to fix the issue.

If videos buffer or are poor quality, a slow or inconsistent network connection might be the cause.

Download an internet speed test app from the Google Play Store and test your connection speed (or test your download speed on a computer connected to the same network as your Android TV. To do this, open a browser and search for 'Internet speed test').

To stream HD video, you need a minimum download speed of 5 Mbps (50+ Mbps is recommended for 4K video). For more help, go to HBO Max buffers or pauses.

Still need help? Take note of the on-screen error message or code (if applicable) and include it when you contact us.

You may need to try more than one of these solutions to fix the issue.

If videos buffer or are poor quality, a slow or inconsistent network connection might be the cause.

Download an Internet speed test app from the Apple App Store and test your connection speed (or test your download speed on a computer connected to the same network as your Apple TV. To do this, open a browser and search for 'Internet speed test').