HBO Max watch party
An HBO Max watch party, in perfect sync
The finale everyone's been waiting for deserves a room. Press play on HBO Max and it starts for everyone at once, with the gasps in your ears, not three texts later.
Free to start, no account needed · Playback sync uses a small free extension for Chrome, Edge or Brave on a computer
How it works
Watch HBO Max together in three steps.
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Start a room
One click, no account. You get a link to send to whoever's watching with you.
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Friends tap the link
They pick a name and they're in, with voice, chat and reactions already on.
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Open HBO Max and press play
The free extension for Chrome, Edge or Brave links your HBO Max tab to the room, and every play, pause and seek lands on everyone's screen.
On HBO Max
Made for how HBO Max actually plays.
Exactly the right episode
HBO Max links every episode and edit by its own id, so a jump from the room lands on exactly what everyone else is watching.
Ad breaks handled
On a plan with ads, everyone's breaks are different. The room waits for whoever is in an ad and restarts everyone from the same moment.
Max or HBO Max, either works
The extension works on play.hbomax.com and on the older play.max.com address.
What you'll need: Everyone watches on their own HBO Max account. Availability differs by country, so check the title is there for everyone in the room.
Questions
HBO Max watch party FAQ
Does everyone need their own HBO Max account?
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Yes. Each person plays their own HBO Max, and the room keeps the players in step. Nobody shares a login.
Can we watch a new episode together the night it drops?
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Yes. Start a room, send the link, and press play when everyone's there. A countdown starts everyone at the same instant.
Does it work on a smart TV?
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Syncing needs HBO Max in a desktop browser (Chrome, Edge or Brave) with the extension. Chat and voice work from any browser.
Do my friends need an account?
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No. They open your link, pick a name and they’re in. An account is optional: it gives you an @handle so friends can add you, and keeps Pro with you on any device.
Your HBO Max night, together.
One room, one link, one play button.
Also works with Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video and Disney+.