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How to Watch Cinemax on VIZIO Smart TV

You can stream Cinemax on VIZIO Smart TV. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming Cinemax using your VIZIO Smart TV. Learn how to get the most out of your VIZIO Smart TV while using Cinemax.


Cinemax

Cinemax is a video on demand service offering Hollywood hits, action-packed original series, and behind-the-scenes exclusives. The service is available as an add-on channel with live TV streaming services or as a standalone add-on to Amazon Prime Video.

VIZIO Smart TV

VIZIO Smart TV can be used to watch Live TV Streaming Services and On Demand Streaming Services.

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Can you stream Cinemax on VIZIO Smart TV?

How to Sign Up and Download Cinemax on VIZIO Smart TV

Cinemax is available natively using VIZIO Smart TV. Additionally, you may be able to stream to your VIZIO Smart TV through Google Cast (2016+ models).

Cinemax app on VIZIO Smart TV

  1. Click here to sign up for Cinemax.
  2. Once you’ve signed up, go to the Home Screen on your VIZIO Smart TV.
  3. Launch the app store and search for “Cinemax” on your VIZIO Smart TV.
  4. Select “Add to Home” to install the app.
  5. Once installed, log in using your Cinemax credentials.
  6. You can now stream Cinemax on VIZIO Smart TV.

Google Cast

  1. Click here to sign up for Cinemax.
  2. Install the Cinemax iPhone/iPad app or Android Phone/Tablet app.
  3. Once installed, log in using your Cinemax credentials.
  4. Make sure your Smart TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Android Phone/Tablet or iPhone/iPad.
  5. Start playing the content in the Cinemax app and select the Google Cast icon.
  6. Choose your VIZIO Smart TV and it will start displaying on your Smart TV.

How to Sign Up for Cinemax on Other Streaming Devices

If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use Cinemax on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, and Sony Smart TV.


What features are available on Cinemax?

No Parental Controls

There are no parental controls for Cinemax.

Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Plus, Peacock, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, and STARZ have parental control features.

Offline Downloads

Cinemax allows you to download certain content for offline viewing.


TV Shows

Though Cinemax no longer creates new TV shows, you can still see their series like “The Knick,” “Strike Back,” and “Outcast.”

Movies

Though the movie library rotates, it features titles like “My Cousin Vinny,” “Stargate,” “Promising Young Woman,” “Chef,” “Transformers,” “The Truman Show,” “American Psycho,” “No Country for Old Men,” and “Inside Man.”

DIRECTV STREAM Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $50 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Sling TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $25 Uber Eats Gift Card when you sign up for Sling TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Hulu Live TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $35 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Hulu Live TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.