HBO has some of the best shows on TV (the ones not on Netflix, that is). Thanks HBO Go and HBO Now, you can enjoy on your computer, phone, or tablet…
as long as you're in the US
(presuming you have a US account).
Can I watch HBO away from home?
A stand-alone streaming service that lets you stream all of HBO without a TV package
. You can stream HBO at HBONOW.com and also via the HBO app on supported devices. Subscribers may have access to HBO Max for no extra cost – see I have HBO (HBO NOW).
Can I use my HBO account in another country?
When you travel to another country where HBO Max is available,
you may be able to stream shows and movies available in that country
(see Where is HBO Max available?). Your home country is the country where you signed up for HBO Max.
How can I watch HBO Max while traveling?
Stream HBO Max outside the US with VPN
Install and set up the VPN service on your device.
Log in and connect to an American server. Go to the HBO Max website and register an account. Grab the popcorn and enjoy HBO Max US.
Can I watch HBO outside the US?
HBO services are available in more than 50 countries. If you reside outside the United States,
HBO may be available through a local TV provider
. For more info, go to hbo.com/about/faqs and scroll down to Getting HBO outside the United States.
Can I watch my HBO Max in another country?
HBO Max is available in select countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe, as well as the United States
. For more info, see Where is HBO Max available? When you travel to another country where HBO Max is available, you may be able to stream shows and movies available in that country.
Does HBO block VPN?
The good news is that HBO Max does not go after paying subscribers, and there is no precedent of HBO Max account holders having their account shut down for VPN use. Instead,
HBO Max works hard to block IP addresses associated with VPN providers
. This prevents the VPN's users from accessing HBO from abroad.
What countries does HBO now work in?
HBO is available in Argentina, Aruba, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherland Antilies, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, St. Lucia, Suriname, Trinidad, Uruguay and Venezuela.
What is the difference between HBO GO and HBO now?
The only important difference between HBO NOW and HBO GO is that
HBO GO is for people who have HBO subscriptions through their cable or satellite provider
. Subscriptions are also available through Amazon Prime. HBO NOW, on the other hand, is available to anyone, much like Netflix or Hulu.
What's the difference between HBO Max and HBO now?
HBO Max is the same price as the standard HBO streaming service, which was previously known as HBO Now
. HBO Max offers all of HBO's content plus a ton of new stuff from a variety of WarnerMedia brands — all for $15 a month. Most HBO subscribers can watch HBO Max with their existing account at no extra cost.
Is HBO Max and HBO GO the same?
HBO Max is available through many providers (e.g. TV, internet, and mobile providers)—see the list below.
The HBO GO app is no longer available
. With HBO Max, you can stream all of HBO plus much more. If your provider supports HBO Max, you can sign in to HBO Max using your provider account for no extra cost.
How do I change my location on HBO Max?
To choose a different location,
click the ellipsis icon on the right. Look through the different server locations or enter a specific one, then click the Power icon to connect
. When you open the HBO Max app, you'll appear as accessing from the virtual location you've connected to.
Do you automatically get HBO Max If you have HBO?
You already have access to HBO Max at no extra cost if you're subscribed to HBO Now or to HBO through a participating provider.
If you subscribe to HBO Now, the app will be automatically replaced by HBO Max, if it hasn't already
.
Is it illegal to use a VPN for HBO Max?
Using a VPN to stream content is legal
, though it may go against the streaming service's terms of use.
Why can't I use HBO Max with VPN?
The workaround
There are a few things you can try if your existing VPN isn't working with HBO Max:
Clear cookies
. Start a Live Chat via your VPN's website and ask if it has specific HBO server. Switch to a laptop or desktop PC (VPNs perform best on these platforms)
How does HBO know I'm using a VPN?
Therefore,
the service uses sophisticated detection technology in order to identify VPN use
. When you connect to a VPN server, you will share your IP address with others connected to that server. If HBO Max detects multiple users with an IP coming from the same VPN server, it will block that IP.
Can I use HBO NOW in Europe?
Yes, HBO GO is fulfilling the requirements of cross-border availability (portability). This means that
you can use HBO GO within the EU and EEA
. The service is also available in the countries of the Adria region: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro.
Is there HBO in UK?
HBO is not exactly blocked in the UK
. The service has a licensing agreement with Sky, which has exclusive rights to air HBO series and movies in the UK. You can also watch popular HBO shows and movies on Sky Atlantic as Sky originals.
Is HBO region locked?
That is if you are a resident of the United States of America.
HBO Now is geo-restricted in UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, and other countries
. Unlocator offers a workaround that allows you to bypass HBO's regional restrictions.
