Now, when you are searching for movies or TV shows within the Google Play Movies & TV app, it will let you know if it is available on HBO MAX as well.
This is part of the feature that the app uses which will show you what services these titles are on. You’re able to choose your services that you subscribe to (Netflix, Disney+, HBO MAX, to name a few), and when you’re browsing titles, Google will tell you where you can watch them.
It’s a little surprising that Google Play Movies & TV has this feature, as it’s going to take you out of its app and into another app to watch the content. But it is a really nice feature. Especially since there are so many streaming services available today.
How do I add HBO MAX?
It’s quite simple. When you open the Google Play Movies app, you will see a big card at the top, talking about HBO MAX now being added.
From there, just click on “Add your services” and you’ll be able to add all of the services that you use. This includes HBO MAX, HBO GO, Showtime Anywhere, Netflix, Disney+, Hulu and more. Then you can also add whether you have Cable or Satellite TV – as some shows and movies may be available on demand for you to watch for free.
Then Google Play Movies will add those services (this may take a minute), and you’re all set. Now, when you select a title, it will show you where it is available to watch, and you can also click on the red button below that to watch in that app.
It kind of works like the Reelgood Streaming Guide app, though the titles are still kind of limited here.
While Google Play Movies might be rarely used, this feature makes it a very useful app
Not sure about the rest of you, but I rarely use Google Play Movies. In fact, I wasn’t even sure if it was installed on my phone before writing this article. But including this feature is going to make it a much more useful app.
Of course, it is not really a new feature. But the fact that Google is still adding new streaming services to it, is making it pretty useful. Hopefully Google will add Peacock to the app once that finally launches later this year. There will be room since HBO GO is going to disappear soon.