Cinemax is a premium channel in the US that you can watch on Roku without installing any app. You can stream this channel natively on The Roku Channel app. It is a pre-installed app on all Roku streaming devices and Roku TVs. You just have to pay the required fee to watch the channel on the app. It also offers a 7-day free trial to try out the channel before paying the fee. The payment will be made through the Roku account.
Apart from Cinemax, The Roku Channel app also lets you stream other premium channels like Showtime, Starz, MGM Plus, AMC+, and BET+.
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Does Cinemax Offer a Standalone App for Roku?
No. Unlike Showtime or AMC, you can find a dedicated app for Cinemax on the Roku Channel Store. It is only available for iOS and Android platforms.
How to Watch Cinemax Channel on Roku
#1: Turn on your Roku and press the home button on the remote.
#2: Ensure that Roku is connected to a standard internet connection.
#3: Launch “The Roku Channel.” If you haven’t installed it, get it from the Roku Channel Store.
#4: Navigate to the Browse Premium Subscriptions section and find the Cinemax channel.
#5: Select the Channel and go through the payment process. The payment will be processed through your Roku account.
#6: After completing the payment process, you can watch the Cinemax content on your TV.
Alternative Way to Watch Cinemax on Roku
Apart from The Roku Channel app, you can also add Cinemax as a premium add-on on various streaming services. By installing the application of the respective streaming service, you can stream the Cinemax channel on your Roku.
Hulu
Add the Cinemax Premium add-on to your Hulu subscription and watch the content available on the channel, either live or on-demand. The Cinemax add-on costs $9.99/month.
Installation Guide: Hulu on Roku
Amazon Prime Video
Besides tons of on-demand content, Prime Video supports adding premium channels, including Cinemax. After the 7-day free trial period, you have to pay $9.99/month to watch Cinemax content on the Prime Video app.
Installation Guide: Prime Video on Roku
YouTube TV
YouTube TV is the next streaming service where you can add Cinemax as a premium add-on. Like other services, you need to pay $9.99/month after the 7-day free trial.
Installation Guide: YouTube TV on Roku
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You can’t add Cinemax as a private channel on your streaming device.
