Streaming HBO Max on Discord: A Guide for Windows and Mac Users
Streaming HBO Max on Discord: A Step-by-Step Guide
In today's digital age, streaming your favourite shows and movies has never been easier. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to stream HBO Max on Discord, following the steps outlined by tech writer and editor, Rain Kengly.
Firstly, log into https://www.hbomax.com in a web browser with an active HBO Max subscription. Navigate to a movie or show you want to watch.
Next, launch the Discord desktop app and join a voice channel in a server. To stream your HBO Max video to your Discord server, you'll need to turn off Hardware Acceleration on both Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.
For Google Chrome:
- Click the ⋮ in the top-right corner.
- Select Settings.
- Navigate to System.
- Toggle off Use graphics acceleration when available.
For Mozilla Firefox:
- Click ☰ in the top-right corner.
- Select Settings.
- Scroll down to Performance.
- Uncheck Use recommended performance settings and Use hardware acceleration when available.
After turning off Hardware Acceleration, restart your browser to ensure the new settings are applied.
Now, click the monitor icon to open the Screen Share window, then click your browser from the list of applications to select your stream settings. Make sure the box is checked for Also share application audio. Click Go Live to start streaming your video to the Discord server.
Remember, if you're encountering a black screen, try restarting both your browser and Discord, turning off Discord's Hardware Acceleration, or switching to a different browser.
Rain Kengly, a tech writer and editor with over 5 years of professional writing experience, shares a lifelong passion for writing and gaming and is eager to grow alongside new tech inventions. The article has been fact-checked to ensure the accuracy of any cited facts.
As of writing, this guide has been viewed 76,555 times, demonstrating its usefulness to many tech enthusiasts and HBO Max subscribers. Rain has published gaming features, guides, and news articles for various media outlets, and has also worked with other creative writers as a Writing Tutor at San Francisco State University.
With this guide, you're now equipped to stream HBO Max on Discord with ease. Enjoy your favourite shows and movies with friends!
