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Stream HBO Max with some AT&T unlimited plans

Find out if you can get HBO Max for no extra charge with your unlimited plan. Plus, learn how to access HBO Max.

ArticleDETAILED STEPS

First, confirm if your unlimited plan includes HBO

Check your account and view your current plan.

Heads up: Have 2 or more wireless accounts with different IDs? If so, be sure to sign in with each account to confirm which ID you use for your HBO Max benefit.

Eligible plans
If you have one of these unlimited plans, you get HBO MaxTM included with it. But, you might have to activate it on your account first. See the Next, set up HBO Max on select unlimited plans section for details.

Eligible unlimited plans:
  • AT&T Unlimited Elite
  • AT&T Unlimited PlusSM
  • AT&T Unlimited Plus EnhancedSM
  • AT&T Unlimited ChoiceSM
  • AT&T Unlimited Choice IISM
  • AT&T Unlimited Choice EnhancedSM
  • AT&T Unlimited &More℠ Premium (if you chose HBO® as your premium channel)

If your plan isn’t eligible for HBO Max
View your current plan and change it.
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Next, set up HBO Max on select unlimited plans

Follow the steps for your plan to set up HBO Max. Then, go to the Finally, sign in to HBO Max section of this article.

If you signed up for AT&T Unlimited Elite
  1. Go to your myAT&T account overview from a web browser.
  2. Select one of the following:
    • Go to my account
    • Get started with the HBO Max logo and then follow the prompts
    • Start watching HBO Max under See what’s on TV
  3. Look at the Finally, sign in to HBO Max section of this article for next steps.

If you have AT&T Unlimited &More Premium
  1. Confirm if you already chose your premium when you sign in at attwatchtv.com.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • If you haven’t, go to your myAT&T account overview and select Pick my premium. Then choose HBO and follow the prompts. Don’t see Pick my premium? Go to attwatchtv.com/verify. Confirm your wireless plan, and then choose HBO as your premium. Go to the Finally, sign in to HBO Max section of this article.
    • If you’ve chosen your premium and it’s HBO, get the HBO Max app and sign in to your myAT&T account overview with your user ID and password. (If it's another premium choice, you can change it after 12 months from when you chose it.)

If you have other select AT&T unlimited plans
First, do you have one of these plans?
  • AT&T Unlimited ChoiceSM
  • AT&T Unlimited Choice IISM
  • AT&T Unlimited Enhanced ChoiceSM
  • AT&T Unlimited PlusSM
  • AT&T Unlimited Enhanced PlusSM
Have you accessed HBO using your AT&T TVSM, AT&T TV NOWSM, DIRECTV®, or U-verse® TV sign-in info?
  • If you have, go to the Finally, sign in to HBO Max section of this article.
  • If you haven't, go to atttvnow.com/accounts/select-plan. Select the Hey AT&T Unlimited customers! banner and follow the prompts. Then, go to the Finally, sign in to HBO Max section of this article.
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Finally, sign in to HBO Max

Check out our HBO Max sign-in FAQ for more sign-in help.

From an Apple® or Android® phone or tablet
  1. Download and open the HBO Max app. Then tap the person icon (or try to play a show or movie.)
  2. Tap Sign In and then tap SIGN IN THROUGH TV OR MOBILE PROVIDER.
  3. Do you have an Apple iPhone® or iPad® and get free HBO Max access with your TV service with AT&T? Then tap Allow. If you don't, tap Don’t Allow.
  4. Choose AT&T.
  5. Enter the AT&T user ID and password for the wireless account associated with HBO Max. (Forget your AT&T sign-in info? Get help).
  6. Select Sign in. You should see HBO Max load on your AT&T TV screen.
  7. If it’s your first time signing in, create your HBO Max profile. It may take up to 1 minute.
  8. Choose your watcher’s profile to start streaming.

From a web browser
  1. Go to hbomax.com, then select SIGN IN.
  2. Select SIGN IN THROUGH TV OR MOBILE PROVIDER.
  3. Choose AT&T.
  4. Enter the AT&T user ID and password for your wireless account that includes HBO Max. (Forgot your AT&T sign-in info? Get help)
  5. Select Sign in.
  6. If it’s your first time signing in, create your HBO Max profile. It may take up to 1 minute.
  7. Choose your watcher’s profile to start streaming.

From AT&T TVSM, Apple TV®, Smart TV, or a compatible streaming device
  1. Download and open the HBO Max app. Or, if you have AT&T TV:
    • Look for the app on your device; it's already there.
    • Go to channel 190 or 500 to access the app from the Guide.
  2. Select Sign In (or try to play a show or movie). You should see a 6-digit code on your screen.
  3. Go to hbomax.com/tvsignin from a web browser.
  4. Enter the 6-digit code when prompted, and then select Next.
  5. Go to the app and choose SIGN IN THROUGH TV OR MOBILE PROVIDER.
  6. Do you have Apple TV and get free HBO Max access because of your TV service with AT&T? Then tap Allow. If not, tap Don’t Allow.
  7. Choose AT&T.
  8. Enter the AT&T user ID and password for the wireless account associated with HBO Max. (Forgot your AT&T sign-in info? Get help)
  9. Select Sign in. You should see HBO Max load on your AT&T TV screen.
  10. If it’s your first time signing in, create your HBO Max profile. It may take up to 1 minute.
  11. Choose your watcher’s profile to start streaming.
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Where can I get more HBO Max support info?
Check out the HBO Max Help Center for more details about streaming or troubleshooting.

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