How to Change the Language on HBO Max

HBO Max has become increasingly popular as the streaming service of choice for many. It’s a relatively new service that offers a range of original content, TV shows, and movies.

HBO does have language options, however, it’s not always possible to change it. While HBO Max streams international TV shows and movies, in most cases, the only language option is the language in which the content was recorded. For example, if you’re watching a Spanish TV show, the content will stream in Spanish, and you may not have the option to change it to another language.

How do you know if certain content is available in another language? Go to the details page of the content. If there are other languages available, you’ll see them there. If there’s nothing on the details page, it means the only language available is the one in which the content is recorded.

How to Change the Language of Subtitles in HBO Max

HBO Max allows you to change the subtitles, but this isn’t a rule for all available content. If you want to check if a particular TV show or movie have subtitle options, follow the steps below:

1. Start watching something on HBO Max.
   
2. Tap on the screen.
3. Tap the “CC” button at the bottom.
   
4. If there are other languages available, you’ll find them there.

You can also try this:

1. Start watching something on HBO Max.
2. Tap on the screen.
3. Tap the speech bubble.
4. Tap “Subtitles.”
5. If there are other languages available, you’ll find them there.

For English TV shows, the subtitles will usually be turned off by default. If you turn them on, you most likely won’t be able to select another language.

For international TV shows, you will usually have the option of subtitles in the language of the content or English. By default, the subtitles will be in English.

How to Play Titles in Other Languages

If you want to play a title in another language in HBO Max, the good news is you can do it the same way regardless of whether you’re using the mobile app or the site.

1. Start watching something on HBO Max.
2. Tap on the screen.
3. Tap the speech bubble.
4. Choose the preferred subtitles.
5. The subtitles will automatically change.

The subtitle languages usually include English, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese, etc. However, not all of them are available for every HBO Max title. The choice of subtitles largely depends on the language of the content you want to watch.

How to Change Your HBO Max App Language

You can change your HBO Max app language by changing the language settings on your device or browser.

Android

1. Go to settings.
   
2. Tap “System.”
3. Tap “Language and input.” If you don’t have this option right away, tap “General management,” then “Language and input.”
   
4. Choose the language you prefer.
   

The default language should change automatically. If you don’t see it right away, restart your phone.

iPhone and iPad

1. Go to settings.
   
2. Tap “General.”
   
3. Tap “Language and region.”
   
4. Tap “iPhone language.”
   
5. Choose the language you prefer.
6. Tap “Done.”
7. A pop-up message will appear asking you to confirm the language change.
   

Your screen will be black for a couple of seconds while Apple is updating the language settings.

Mac

1. Tap “System Preferences.”
   
2. Tap “Language and Region.”
   
3. Tap the plus sign (+) in the menu on the left.
   
4. Choose the language you prefer.
   
5. A pop-up message will appear asking you to confirm the language change.
   
6. A pop-up message will appear asking you to add the language’s keyboard to your Mac.

If you want to change the language on the HBO Max site on your computer, you can change the language settings on your browser. That way, the site will be automatically translated to the preferred language.

Google Chrome

1. Open the browser.
2. Tap the three dots icon at the top-right corner.
   
3. Tap “Settings.”
   
4. Tap “Advanced.”
   
5. Tap “Languages.”
   
6. Tap “Language.”
   
7. Tap “Add language.”
   
8. Choose the language you prefer.
   
9. You’ll also see a toggle switch next to “Offer to translate pages that aren’t in a language you read.” Make sure the toggle switch is on. Now every time you visit a page that isn’t in the selected language, Google Chrome will offer to translate.
   

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open the browser.
2. Tap the three lines icon at the top-right corner.
   
3. Tap “Settings.”
   
4. Under “Language and appearance,” select the language you prefer.
   

Additional FAQs

Is Every Title on HBO Max Available in Other Language?

Unfortunately, no. Only some HBO Max TV shows and movies are available in more than one language. If a title is available in another language, you’ll see the name of the language on the title’s details page. When you tap on the language, it will automatically change within the TV show or movie you were watching.

If you don’t see any language on the title’s details page, it means it’s only available in the language in which it was recorded. This is usually the case for content recorded in English.

If you look for international or Latino content in the search bar, you’ll most likely have more options when it comes to switching languages. However, note that the default subtitles are in English, regardless of the language of the TV show or movie.

Even though there are accessibility problems with HBO Max and language options are not very diverse, keep in mind that the service was released in2020. They are still developing and improving it. Since other HBO platforms are very successful and popular, there’s no doubt the same thing will happen to HBO Max as well.

Is HBO Max Available Everywhere?

HBO Max is a relatively new service. It was first introduced in the dominant US market. It became available in Latin America and the Caribbean in June 2021. In the near future, it should become available in some countries in Europe and Asia, but at the time of writing, it isn’t.

Since other HBO services are available worldwide, it’s expected that HBO Max becomes available in all parts of the world soon.

If you live somewhere where HBO Max isn’t available but want to try it out, you can use a VPN service. This will enable you to access HBO Max from any part of the world. However, if you don’t have VPN already, you’ll most likely have to pay to get it. There are some free VPN services available, but the best ones usually require a subscription.

Master the Language Settings in HBO Max

Now you’ve learned how to change language in HBO Max. With only a few clicks, you can manage the language settings of your favorite content. Although there currently aren’t many language options inside the service, keep in mind that it was recently released. Knowing HBO and its other services, the platform will only improve over time.

Despite everything, HBO Max offers an abundance of exceptional, original content, and it’s becoming more and more popular by the day.

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