It was inevitable. Since the announcement of the end of HBO Max in the United States last year, all the Spanish users of the platform were wondering when it would be their turn. Finally, today the company started sending emails to users to inform them of changes to its platform, and there are several.
The most obvious is a name change. HBO Max is now simply called “Max”, a change that represents how HBO’s share of the service will vary. And Max is actually the result of the merger of two platforms, HBO Max and Discovery+, both owned by Warner Bros; The multimedia giant has decided to unite the two platforms to try to create a more attractive service in an increasingly competitive sector.
Therefore, the first thing HBO Max users will notice, besides the name change, This is a content change; Although the company was quick to clarify that we are not going to lose anything, rather we are going to gain a lot.
It’s the new Max
Specifically, Max compiles HBO Max content with Discovery and TLC content. As a result, content from Warner Bros, Cartoon Network and DC Universe is maintained; but also, Discovery programs are added and, perhaps most strikingly, live sporting events.
Max brings together HBO Max content with Discovery shows and sporting events
The great jewel of this commitment to sporting events is the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which can be seen with any of Max’s shots; In addition, thanks to Max you can see events such as Rol and-Garros, the Tour de France and the 24 Hours of Le Mans; in addition to access to Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2 channels. In some countries, Max will also offer access to classic channels.
To all this, we must add modifications to the platform. Among the promises made by Max, there is an application with a Greater customization and improved search, higher performance and greater ease of use. Profiles for adults and children can be separated by a PIN code, and it will be easier to access content from certain genres with the new “hubs”.
How your HBO Max subscription will change
HBO will become Max starting in May. The new Max app will replace the HBO Max app, and in some cases this update may not happen automatically; In this case we will have to install the new application on our mobile phone, tablet or smart television. The good news is that HBO Max accounts will be maintained and moved to the new service automatically ; profiles, history and settings will be transmitted to Max, although we will have to download the content again in the new application.
All the changes to the platform mean that the migration from HBO Max to Max is going to be somewhat complicated and controversial. The company promised that will contact each user to inform you about how your subscription plan will change and how much you will have to pay, but only in the case of users subscribed through an application store or through the official website. Users who use HBO Max because it comes as part of a package from their internet, phone, or TV provider will be notified by those respective companies.
One important difference between Max and the current service is that it will offer two subscription plans, instead of HBO Max’s single plan.
He Standard package It will offer a maximum resolution of 1080p and can be viewed on 2 devices at the same time; Up to 30 downloads will also be offered for offline viewing. In most cases, the move to Max will happen automatically, and although it has not been confirmed, it is expected to happen towards this plan.
He Premium plan It will obviously be the most expensive, but also the only one to have access to content in 4K resolution and Dolby Atmos. The rest of the advantages are the ability to use the service on 4 devices at the same time and use up to 100 content downloads offline.
Max will offer access to sporting events and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
To this it must be added that Max will allow the subscription of an add-on, which, for an additional payment, will offer access to sporting events. More precisely, the Sports supplement will offer access to Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2, live cycling (including the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España) and tennis (Roland-Garros). An important detail is that we will not need this add-on to watch the Olympic Games, which are included in the Standard and Premium packages.
