HBO Max is now "MAX" in the US

[CHJ85]

Hi there. The HBO Max addon still works in the US. But the website "hbomax.com" now redirects to max.com. So if the addon stops working for Americans one day, that is something it keep in mind. Perhaps you should roll out an update that responds to max.com if hbomax.com is not responding. That way, we're not gonna have that issue. Alternatively you could just create a separate MAX addon with the new MAX branding. The latter might be a better idea, as MAX combines all the content from HBO Max and Discovery+. So it might use a different API than HBO Max. Because when I search for Discovery+ programs within the HBO Max addon now, I get nothing.

[8traxrule]

It stopped working for me in the US, it says I am out of region. Changing locations with my VPN doesn’t help. Hope this can get fixed.

[8traxrule]

Actually it still is working when I switch my VPN to Mexico.

[27hectormanuel]

New subscribers who resubscribed through max.com won't work properly

[CHJ85]

Some NordVPN locations are working for me. But yea. They seem to be shutting down their old API or something, as it was working for me this morning. So a new MAX addon is definitely needed. The website structure is still the same though. So at least you won't have to build it completely from scratch. Btw. The new device login URL is https://max.com/sign-in and they only allow digits now, not letters. So that needs to be fixed as well.

[matthuisman]

id prefer just to update this addon. Isn't "MAX" going worldwide?

[CHJ85]

@matthuisman Eventually, yes. But it's going to take some time. Here's what I found: *Perrette reiterated WBD’s plans to rollout the new combined product in the U.S. first, then Latin American territories in fall 2023, followed by Europe in early 2024 and Asia-Pacific in mid 2024, with “new markets” to be tapped come fall 2024." Source: https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/max-streaming-service-hbo-warner-discovery-1235579785/ So I guess we can expect another 2 years before it's fully there. No worries though. Just rename the HBO Max addon to "HBO Max (not Max)" to avoid confusion.

[matthuisman]

looks like there is a new app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wbd.stream and new API. So, it will be a new "Max" add-on.

HBO Max addon will stay as-is and new "Max" add-on will be written. Then eventually HBO Max will be retired once it no longer exists

[matthuisman]

progress update managed to record all the api calls last night from their android tv app.

At stage of having OK TV code login and profile selection. Work on content display next

Might try get the basics out and then slowly add features.

Basics will be: 1) login / logout 2) profile selection 3) content navigation and playback

[27hectormanuel]

Guys, I was able to begin playback on a Windows build of Kodi in FHD. (Using another method of grabbing the MPD/DRM auth token from another app not from Android) Perhaps, Matt could find a way to make it fully work because my method did not function all the time. Also, via Edge Chromium I appear to get a Max (no pun intended) of 720p.

[matthuisman]

there whole api has changed and became much "simpler". so if we are lucky - they have removed a bunch of the widevine restrictions (fingers crossed). I'll be at the playback testing stage today / tonight

[matthuisman]

I can confirm that only USA accounts use the new max.com, every other region I have tried via hbomax.com still work

great - thanks for checking :) Ill send out a message to USA users of HBO Max advising a MAX add-on is on its way

[27hectormanuel]

there whole api has changed and became much "simpler". so if we are lucky - they have removed a bunch of the widevine restrictions (fingers crossed). I'll be at the playback testing stage today / tonight

Where can I share my findings with you? I would post it here but sharing it here would make unauthorized access easier.

[matthuisman]

no need currently. ill let you know if i need

[27hectormanuel]

Ads seem to be embedded to the stream as well so you should also test with multiple "tiers" accounts. All preexisting HBOMAX users have the Ultimate tier free for 6 months. I currently have access to the Ad supported & Ultimate with a different cable log in.

[CHJ85]

@markeymark @matthuisman True. Only US, for now. Latin America follows in a few months, then Europe and Asia next year. Apparently this is a slow process due to licensing and such. Because now they're essentially combining 2 streaming services into one (HBO Max and Discovery+). And I heard they're coming out with yet another streaming service soon called WB TV. This one will be competing with Pluto TV and Tubi and the likes. You know. A while bunch of linear TV channels, classic movies and shows Hopefully this will also be integrated with Max.

[matthuisman]

is the hgtv go / discovery go still valid now with Max?

[CHJ85]

@matthuisman Yes. I just tested the website watch.hgtv.com as well as the addon. But those are actual TV channels though. They're not shutting them down anytime soon I think.

[matthuisman]

i meant - can i get rid of that addon and just have Max? Or do they do separate things?

[CHJ85]

@matthuisman No. I mean, you can if you want. That's your choice. But HGTV Go is attached to your TV subscription. You don't get it without already paying for a cable TV subscription or Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV or so on. Whereas Max is a standalone streaming service.

[matthuisman]

but max you can sign-in with TV / cable provider as well right? If someone has a TV subscription that works for HGTV GO, will it also work with MAX?

Max i dont think allows streaming the channels though

[CHJ85]

Right. Max does not have live TV. Although, you can sign in with Hulu if you're paying or Max via Hulu as an addon. That's how I'm paying for Max btw.

[CHJ85]

Btw @matthuisman If it's not too much to ask (it probably is)... Small complaint regarding the new Max service. The shuffle option that HBO Max had is now gone. Was great to throw South Park on as background noise. So if you can find a way to somehow implement that feature, I'd be extremely grateful. But if it involves a lot of work and headache, don't worry about it.

[27hectormanuel]

Btw @matthuisman If it's not too much to ask (it probably is)... Small complaint regarding the new Max service. The shuffle option that HBO Max had is now gone. Was great to throw South Park on as background noise. So if you can find a way to somehow implement that feature, I'd be extremely grateful. But if it involves a lot of work and headache, don't worry about it.

Shuffle would be a great option.

[27hectormanuel]

You don't get Max with HGTV Go, as far as I know... WB TV is already out there via Tubi/Roku streaming channels. Those could be brought to this Max Add-on easily.

[matthuisman]

Btw @matthuisman If it's not too much to ask (it probably is)... Small complaint regarding the new Max service. The shuffle option that HBO Max had is now gone. Was great to throw South Park on as background noise. So if you can find a way to somehow implement that feature, I'd be extremely grateful. But if it involves a lot of work and headache, don't worry about it.

anything is possible :)

I'd try to add a generic shuffle at the common layer on any folder of any addon It would then search through all subcontent of that folder and add to a kodi playlist and then shuffle that that was my plan anyway

[CHJ85]

Okay thanks @matthuisman

[27hectormanuel]

Any progress?

[jlcueto]

HBO Max when clicking on Movies or any of the choices is now displaying:

HBO Max - Error API request failed Server Error: Sorry, we can't find that title right now. Please try again later. (OK)

HBO Max in the USA is not working anymore for me because I believe it is using a different API.

[matthuisman]

Read this issue. That is known already

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HBO Max when clicking on Movies or any of the choices is now displaying:

HBO Max - Error API request failed Server Error: Sorry, we can't find that title right now. Please try again later. (OK)

HBO Max in the USA is not working anymore for me because I believe it is using a different API.

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[CHJ85]

@jlcueto Matt is working on a Max addon. Until this new addon is ready, you're gonna have to use a VPN.

[matthuisman]

is it just me or does the website / official app not keep you logged in? if I come back a day later to either - i wont be logged in.

Seems there tokens expire but cant renew themselves... which will be a problem for the addon...

Anyone else experience this?

[CHJ85]

That's odd. I'm always logged in. Always have, ever since I logged in for the first time through Hulu Have you tried a different login method? Like instead of logging in via email / pass, use a 3rd party provider.

[27hectormanuel]

is it just me or does the website / official app not keep you logged in? if I come back a day later to either - i wont be logged in.

Seems there tokens expire but cant renew themselves... which will be a problem for the addon...

Anyone else experience this?

Do not clear cookies on your browser because I'm still logged in on my devices.

[27hectormanuel]

Perhaps, its connected to IP location too.

[matthuisman]

Maybe provider login persists. I've been using email/password and constantly get logged out after a certain amount of time.

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That's odd. I'm always logged in. Always have, ever since I logged in for the first time through Hulu.

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[matthuisman]

I'm not clearing cookies and the android app did the same too. I'll start checking my IP to see if that's changing

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Perhaps, its connected to IP location too.

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[Tttbkhn]

Hi @matthuisman , your project is so great. I'm glad I found this. Can I ask if there is any update on the Max add-on? Really waiting for this for weeks now.

[luckyjacobs]

@matthuisman haven't heard from you in a while about this. Are you having issues with the new API?

[pungah]

@matthuisman
Using the login method to enter a code generates an alpha numeric value whereas the max.com web page requires numeric values only. And for some reason, the plugin fails to authenticate when entering my username and password in the plugin even though the same exact username and password work when logging into the max web page or the max app on a TV. Is there any plans to generate a numeric value code for entering into the max web page to authenticate the device? thanks

[matthuisman]

The code isn't the problem. It requires a complete new addon

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@matthuisman https://github.com/matthuisman Using the login method to enter a code generates an alpha numeric value whereas the max.com web page requires numeric values only. And for some reason, the plugin fails to authenticate when entering my username and password in the plugin even though the same exact username and password work when logging into the max web page or the max app on a TV. Is there any plans to generate a numeric value code for entering into the max web page to authenticate the device? thanks

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[pungah]

So I'm SOL unless a complete new addon is developed, is there any future plans to do that? My problem with using a username and password is that the max service is provided through at&t so maybe that's why my credentials are failing?

The code isn't the problem. It requires a complete new addon … Using the login method to enter a code generates an alpha numeric value whereas the max.com web page requires numeric values only. And for some reason, the plugin fails to authenticate when entering my username and password in the plugin even though the same exact username and password work when logging into the max web page or the max app on a TV. Is there any plans to generate a numeric value code for entering into the max web page to authenticate the device? thanks >

[matthuisman]

a new addon is in progress. updates on it will be posted here when ready

[8traxrule]

My subscription is through AT&T and I have been able to sign in to the add-on with that. For the time being I am using my VPN set to Mexico where the older HBO Max service is still working. I've heard they've made the new native Max app even worse than it was before, adding shrinking of the end credits when they were one of the only services that didn't do that before. I wouldn't use any of these services without Kodi add-ons that let me watch things complete and uninterrupted.

[usphil]

It's been a long time, don't know if you're almost done with the MAX addon, we greatly appreciate the addons you've created.

[jacksoncarl5]

My subscription is through AT&T and I have been able to sign in to the add-on with that. For the time being I am using my VPN set to Mexico where the older HBO Max service is still working. I've heard they've made the new native Max app even worse than it was before, adding shrinking of the end credits when they were one of the only services that didn't do that before. I wouldn't use any of these services without Kodi add-ons that let me watch things complete and uninterrupted.

@8traxrule I am in the same boat as you I have a Max AT&T subscription, how do I login? I am setting my VPN to Mexico but when I try to login on HBO max it takes me to AT&T Mexico, and my US credentials don't work

[matthuisman]

the current HBO MAX addon will not work in USA. You will need to wait for a new "MAX" addon

[mkeen]

Cool, new addon :) Looking forward to it, and thank you for your work!

[matthuisman]

No updates on the new MAX addon yet. Been busy moving and life etc. Hopefully December / Jan is more productive :)

[tyshiro]

Thank you!🙏🏼🙏🏼Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 8, 2023, at 15:01, Matt Huisman @.***> wrote: No updates on the new MAX addon yet. Been busy moving and life etc. Hopefully December / Jan is more productive :)

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[CHJ85]

Thanks for the update.