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HBO to go will not play video only audio on my apple tv

I just downloaded the HBO To Go App and when I hit the aiplay button I only hear the program but get no video. I know airplay works on my apple TV because youtube works perfectly.

My iphone software is up to date as well as apple tv.

Posted on Apr 29, 2011 1:28 PM

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Jun 19, 2011 6:29 PM in response to Ge0ph

Because I can stop paying monthly for a cable box and just get an apple tv. This is exactly what I did but am sorely disappointed I cannot stream or get hbo on my apple tv. Have to rent a box again. Another win for the cable companies. Maybe this is a big reason why were not seeing the apps for apple tv iOS.

Jul 16, 2011 10:33 AM in response to scott Marvel

I think they won't let you AirPlay it simply because it's called hbo "GO"...as in portable and on the go! It's the also the only way they can prevent people from watching hbo shows on another tv without paying for actual hbo cable channels. I use my brothers hbo account and watch it on MY iPad without even having hbo channels at home. But it won't let two devices watch simultaneously.

Sep 29, 2011 7:46 AM in response to Chenks

Chenks is absolutely correct. Just check your HBO GO app. Click the gear "settings" in the upper right corner; then help; finally technical. There you'll see an FAQ about AirPlay. Here's what it says:


HBO requires a level of content protection that is not currently supported by Airplay/Apple TV. We hope to offer this capability in the future.

Jul 12, 2012 2:36 PM in response to B_LOOSE

I pay for DirecTV, I pay for HBO and I paid for a new ATV assuming AirPlay would work. It doesn't and I'm really fumed. Streaming video to a display device has nothing to do with content security. The latest ATV doesn't even store data locally. The previous generations had a hard drive but didn't support AirPlay. So, someone help me, where's the security leak? This is a bunch of crap. I suppose the only thing we can do is berate the HBOGO app, as someone mentioned.

HBO to go will not play video only audio on my apple tv

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