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Best answer: Yes. As of December 2020, the HBO Max app is available to download on all Roku devices running Roku OS 9.3 and higher.

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How to install HBO Max on Roku

If you already subscribe to HBO or HBO Max but have yet to add either app to your Roku device, these are the steps you need to follow to install HBO Max on Roku:

Navigate to the Roku homepage and select Streaming Channels.
Select New and Notable or Movies and TV from the Channel Store.
Click on HBO Max and Add Channel to pin it to your Roku home page.
Sign in to the HBO Max app using your existing credentials.

If you’re not currently subscribed to HBO Max, you should subscribe to the service at HBOMax.com before downloading the app on your Roku. It’s also possible to register for HBO Max directly on your Roku and pay via Roku Pay.

My HBO app didn’t update to HBO Max

If you used the HBO app before HBO Max’s launch, the app should have automatically updated on your device. …

These are the best shows NBC’s Peacock streaming service right now

NBC’s Peacock streaming service is the digital hub for new and old NBC series, Peacock originals, and a variety of content from other networks. And with both a free tier and two premium plan options, there’s lots of content to choose from. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up the best Peacock shows available right now.

Peacock

Find your NBC favorites and more

From $5/month at Peacock

All the shows, movies, and sports you want

NBC’s Peacock streaming service is the exclusive home for iconic NBC series like The Office, as well as series from a collection of other networks. You also find a rotating lineup of free and premium movies.

Best Peacock shows

Original series on Peacock
Current series on Peacock
WWE on Peacock
Comedy series on Peacock
Drama series on Peacock
Reality series on Peacock

Peacock Originals

In addition to featuring a variety of classic series and shows that are currently airing new…

Best answer: The Disney+ Premier Access feature allows subscribers to pay an extra one-time fee in order to access new movies before they’re released to all Disney+ members. The cost per movie is roughly $30, depending on which market you’re in.

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What is Disney+ Premier Access?

Disney launched the Disney+ Premier Access feature in September 2020, along with the live-action release of Mulan.

Premier Access allows current Disney+ subscribers to pay a one-time, $30 fee to watch a newly-released film three months ahead of other subscribers. Once you’ve purchased Premier Access, you can continue to stream or download the film for as long as you remain a Disney+ subscriber.

In order to buy a Premier Access movie on Disney+, you also need to have a Disney+ subscription, which costs $7.99 a month or $79.99 a year in the United States. It should be noted that the extra fee only provides early access to the movie, meaning …

Why Peacock’s free tier may be the best fit

NBC’s Peacock streaming service is the only major streaming platform currently offering a free, introductory level to subscribers. While you’ll still be required to create an account linked to your email, the free tier of Peacock gives you access to approximately 13,000 hours of ad-supported television and film content. Here are five reasons to try the free tier of Peacock.

You can access two-thirds of Peacock’s library

The free tier still provides streamers with roughly 13,000 hours of ad-supported programming. Among the content you’ll find are the first two seasons of The Office, current-season episodes and specials from both NBC and Telemundo, news clips, and more than 30 themed channels of curated clips from the best in news and pop culture programming.

Peacock also offers a rotating selection of roughly 700 blockbusters and B-list standouts, with only about 60 films blocked behind the premium pay-wall at a time. The current line…

What’s the deal with Paramount+?

Paramount+ launched on March 4 as the rebranded version of the streaming platform previously known as CBS All Access. In addition to being the exclusive home of your favorite CBS All Access content, Paramount+ is the place to go for a rotating lineup of both classic and new films from Paramount and MGM.

If you’re wondering what sets this streaming service apart from all the others, you need not go any further. Here’s everything you need to know about Paramount+.

Paramount+

CBS faves and more

From $6/mo. at Paramount+

All the content you want

Paramount+ is the hub for all the content you don’t want to miss from networks including CBS, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, and more.

Paramount Plus Streaming Service

What is Paramount+?
How much does Paramount+ cost?
Where is Paramount+ available?
What devices support Paramount+?
What’s streaming on Paramount+?
Movies on Paramount+
Sports on Paramount+
Account limits and profiles
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For just $15 a month, HBO Max provides subscribers with access to a massive streaming library that includes more than 10,000 hours of film and television content from HBO and WarnerMedia. While the most straightforward way to sign up for HBO Max is through HBO, you can also access HBO Max through cable and mobile providers. Here are the options for getting HBO Max through cable and mobile providers right now.

How to get HBO Max through your cable provider

If you already subscribe to HBO through your cable provider, you may already get access to HBO Max at no additional cost or for an extra fee. Here are the providers who offer HBO Max free of charge as part of your current HBO plan.

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Allen’s Communications
ALLO Communications
Alpine Communications
Altice One
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Armstrong
Arthur Mutual Telephone
AT&T
ATC Broadband
Atlantic Broadband
ATMC
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Launched at the start of 2021, the Discovery Plus streaming platform provides subscribers with access to more than 55,000 episodes of television from channels including Animal Planet, Food Network, HGTV and TLC. The best way to try out Discovery+ is to sign up for a free trial. Here are the easy steps you need to take to sign up for a free trial with Discovery Plus.

How to try Discovery+ for free

While Discovery Plus plans start at $5/month, you can sign up right now for a seven-day free trial. All you need is a few minutes to sign up. Here’s how to sign up for a free trial with Discovery Plus.

Navigate to DiscoveryPlus.com.
Select the Start Free Trial button.

Choose which level of plan you want to try and select Continue.

Enter your email, create a password, and select Agree and Continue.

Fill in the Billing Information and select Agree and Continue.

Why Discovery+?

Discovery Plus is available on most streaming devices and is the go-to platform for fans of shows like F…

HBO Max is the latest and most expansive version of HBO’s streaming platforms. In addition to offering a streaming library that includes more than 10,000 hours of premium film and television content from HBO, HBO Max is currently the exclusive home of new WarnerMedia releases. One of the easiest ways to access HBO Max is through your Roku streaming device or Roku TV. Here’s what you need to know to watch HBO Max on Roku.

How to download HBO Max on Roku

If you don’t already have HBO Max on your Roku streaming device or Roku TV, you’ll need to do that first. Here are the steps for downloading the service so that you can watch HBO Max on Roku.

Turn on your Roku device or Roku TV.

Press the Home button on your Roku remote.
Select Streaming channels and then select Search channels.

Search for HBO Max using the virtual keyboard.

Select HBO Max and choose to Add channel.

To watch HBO Max on Roku, your Roku device must run Roku OS 9.3. If your device is older and doesn’t run R…

One of the most popular — and fun — ways to catch up on new media is to stream it with your friends. An easy way to do that is to host or join an Amazon Prime Video Watch Party, which allows you to chat and watch eligible titles and content with friends and family virtually. Here’s what you need to do to use Amazon Prime Video Watch Party.

How to use Amazon Prime Video Watch Party

Amazon Prime Video’s Watch Party feature allows you to chat with up to 100 friends in the same country while you watch movies and TV shows together on a variety of desktop browsers, with the exception of Internet Explorer and Safari. Here are the steps you need to take to host your very own Amazon Prime Video Watch Party.

Log into your Amazon account.
Search for the movie or TV show you want to watch.

Click on the Watch Party icon on your screen for movies or in the episode list for TV shows.

Create the name you’d like to use while chatting.

Select Create your Watch Party.
Copy the Watch Par…

The NVIDIA Shield TV (2019) is the best Android TV box you can get. The triangular remote that comes in the box is pretty good, but there are better options available if you’re looking for an all-in-one solution to control other devices. These are the best universal remotes you can get for your Shield TV (2019).

A truly great remote

Logitech Harmony Companion

Staff pick

The Harmony Companion is my favorite universal remote, hands-down. It comes with the Harmony Hub, so it’ll hook into the internet via your Wi-Fi and do all the connected home stuff. You can also set up groups of things to turn on along with the Shield TV, so you can game with some great lighting or set the mood when you’re watching a movie.

$109 at Amazon
$150 at Best Buy

The best money can buy

Logitech Harmony Elite

The Harmony Elite is a huge upgrade from the Companion, with a price tag to go with it. Paying this much for a remote control is nuts, but you not only get a remote that can do everythin…