Max launches SharePlay worldwide for global accessibility
Streaming service Max has expanded its SharePlay feature to users worldwide, available on its Ad-Free and Ultimate Ad-Free subscription tiers. SharePlay enables viewers to enjoy movies and TV shows on Max simultaneously with friends and family through FaceTime and iMessage.
To access the SharePlay feature on Max, users can simply click the “share” button on the content details page of each title or within the FaceTime app. Up to 32 individuals can participate in a viewing session at once, with all participants required to have the Max app installed on their devices. During a SharePlay session, all viewers can utilize synchronized playback controls, allowing anyone to play, pause, rewind, and fast forward content. The minimum operating system versions needed for SharePlay include tvOS 15.1, iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, and visionOS 1.0.
Max, known for merging HBO Max and Discovery+ in various European markets, recommends using SharePlay for summer entertainment, highlighting titles like the HBO Original series “House of the Dragon,” premieres of “The Penguin” and “Dune: Prophecy,” and coverage of NBA, NHL, and MLB games in the United States.
SharePlay on Max offers a unique way for users to enjoy content together, enhancing the viewing experience by allowing synchronized playback controls and the ability to watch shows and movies with loved ones regardless of physical distance. With the ease of access and user-friendly interface, SharePlay on Max brings people closer through shared entertainment experiences.
