Amazon Fire TV Users Might Lose HBO Access Very Soon

Amazon Fire TV users are likely to lose their HBO app on Aug. 1, according to a report by Variety. The presence or absence of certain streaming apps on certain streaming devices is the latest and most bitterly-fought front in the so-called “streaming wars.” Fans may soon be asked to choose between their Amazon device and their HBO subscription.

HBO Max launched in May, and so far has not managed to strike a deal with Amazon or Roku to get its app on either of the streaming devices. This duo represents a considerable chunk of the market, but for WarnerMedia, there has at least been the concession of existing HBO Now and HBO Go apps on Amazon and Roku devices. That will change soon, however. Starting on Aug. 1, HBO Now and HBO Go apps will reportedly be simplified into a single HBO app. (HBO Max will remain separate.) While Roku has agreed to host this service, Amazon Fire TV still has not.

HBO Max is the new streaming service from parent company WarnerMedia, designed to compete with the likes of Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and — of course — Amazon Prime Video. However, while it is branded with the familiar “HBO” name, HBO itself remains a separate cable channel, with a standalone streaming option available.

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