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© Provided by TechRadar HBO Max: Roku, Fire TV Stick, free trial and how to watch from abroad explainedThe HBO Max streaming service offers a ton of top-drawer content from HBO, Warner Bros., New Line Cinema, DC and more. Subscribers get unlimited access to all of that on smart TV platforms, such as Roku TV and through the likes of Amazon Fire Sticks, Apple TV 4K and Chromecast too. They can even watch from abroad.
Below, we'll explain the all the ins and outs of how to watch HBO Max wherever you are and on whatever device you have. Launched in May 2020, there are over 10,000 hours of premium content accessible for a current price of $14.99 per month.
HBO Max even struck a landmark deal to stream every 2021 Warner Bros. movie – including Wonder Woman 1984 and The Matrix 4 – on the day they're released at cinemas.
Still not totally convinced? Perhaps you'd like to score an HBO Max free trial and give it a whirl without paying a penny? We'll explain the HBO Max subscription tiers below.
HBO Max is currently only available within the US (although it's due to launch in Europe in late 2021). Thankfully, subscribers can watch while abroad using a VPN.
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HBO Max price: how much does it cost? Is there a free trial?
Access to HBO Max costs $14.99 per month – there's no contract and you can cancel at any time.
It's a bit pricier than Netflix ($13.99 per month) and a lot pricier than Disney+ ($6.99 per month) or Hulu ($5.99 per month) but while HBO Max doesn't offer the same depth of content as, say, Netflix, the quality of its offering is undeniable.
HBO Max Free trial: how can you get one?
Even better, you might be offered an HBO Max free trial, giving you up to 30-days access without paying a penny. Keep an eye on hbomax.com for all the latest HBO Max deals. Right now, HBO is offering 20% off a 6-month HBO Max subscription ($89.99 $69.99) – saving you $20.
Which devices support HBO Max?
You'll find the HBO Max app on a wide range of smart TVs, games consoles, smartphones and streaming devices. These include Roku streaming devices (with OS 9.3 and above), Chromecast dongles, Amazon Fire tablets (4th gen or later), Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Amazon Fire TV Cube and Amazon Fire TV Edition Smart TVs.
Other smart TV platforms with HBO Max are Roku TV, Samsung TVs (2016 or later), Android TV (OS 5+) and the Apple TV box (4th gen or later).
It's also available on all laptop and desktop computers running Mac OSX, Windows or Chrome OS as well as Android smartphones and tablets (with Android OS 5 or later) and iOS 12.2 or later devices.
Owners of the PS4, PS5 and both Xbox One X and Xbox Series X and S are also in luck.
HBO Max on Roku and PS5
HBO Max recently announced its arrival on Roku streaming devices and PS5 consoles.
To watch HBO Max on Roku, download the HBO Max app from the Roku Channel Store. You can subscribe directly to HBO Max through your Roku device, or if you've already subscribed to HBO through Roku, the HBO app will automatically update to become HBO Max. Then just log in using your HBO credentials and you're away.
To Watch HBO Max on PS4 and PS5, go to the PlayStation Store and search for HBO Max. Then, select HBO Max and select 'Download'. Once downloaded, open HBO Max and sign in.
HBO Max on Fire TV stick
We get a guide a lot of people asking us how to 'watch HBO Max on Firestick'. Well, it's easy. Most Amazon Fire streaming devices including Fire TV sticks, Fire tablets and Fire TV Edition smart TVs.
You'll find the HBO Max app under Apps & Games in the Fire TV app. US customers with Amazon Alexa can navigate to the HBO Max app by saying, 'Alexa, find HBO Max' into their Voice Remote or a paired Echo device.
Those who already subscribe to HBO through Amazon Channels can log into the app at no extra charge, while new subscribers will have to splash out $14.99 a month or grab a free trial.
How to watch HBO Max in the UK
Although HBO Max is only available in the US at the moment, it's relatively simple to access the service from outside the US using a reliable VPN or 'Virtual Private Network' allowing you to access the service on your laptop, smart TV, set-top box or streaming stick.
A VPN is a handy application that creates an encrypted connection between your device and the internet, meaning the information passed back and forth is entirely private. Crucially, it lets you pick an IP address server in the country whose content you'd like to access. In the case of HBO Max, you'll need a US server.
VPNs are a doddle to use and run in the background, so they won't interfere with your streaming fun. That said, some VPNs are more reliable than others. As a rule we'd suggest a paid-for service such as NordVPN.
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Do I need a US credit card?
If you don't have a credit card issued in the US the best option is to use PayPal or subscribe on your iPhone/iPad or Android phone/tablet.
How to sign up to HBO Max without a US credit card:
1. Launch your chosen VPN and select US as your country
2. Create a new Apple ID/Google account remembering to pick US as your country. (Apple users can use a UK phone number but should head to the Apple ID website to sign up, rather than using an app on their device).
3. Use your new Apple ID/Google account to access the US Apple App Store or US Google Play Store and download the HBO Max app.
4. Subscribe to HBO Max through the HBO Max app, using PayPal (this can be a UK account) as your method of payment.
5. Bingo! You should now be able to sign in to your HBO Max account from any device.
Fun fact: you can use this method to subscribe to other US streaming services, including Hulu and Peacock TV, as well as the (cheaper) US versions of Disney+ and Netflix.
HBO Max shows and films: what can you watch?
As you'd expect, the HBO Max app offers access to the complete HBO catalogue – shows such as The Sopranos, The Wire, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Veep, Westworld and South Park. You also get access to WarnerMedia's vast library of movies and TV shows stretching back 100 years, from Casablanca and Citizen Kane to Braveheart and the Harry Potter films.
HBO Max has even struck a deal to stream Warner Bros. entire slate of 2021 movies on day they're released in theatres. No other streaming service has come close to a 'same day premiere' deal like this, so it's quite the draw. The 2021 Warner titles will be available on HBO Max for 31 days, so you can play (and pause) them from the comfort of your sofa.
Here's all the 2021 Warner movies streaming on HBO Max this year: Wonder Woman 1984, The Suicide Squad, The Matrix 4, King Richard, Dune, Godzilla vs. Kong, Cry Macho (starring Clint Eastwood), Tom & Jerry, The Little Things (starring Denzel Washington), Judas and the Black Messiah, The Many Saints of Newark, Mortal Kombat, Space Jam: A New Legacy, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, Malignant, Reminiscence and Those Who Wish Me Dead.
Prefer Japanese anime? HBO Max is the only streaming service that provides access to content from the legendary Japanese film studio Studio Ghibli in the US. Fan of 90s sitcoms? HBO Max will also be the place to see the forthcoming (unscripted) Friends and Fresh Prince of Bel Air reunions.
What audio and video formats are available?
The majority of HBO Max content is presented in HD but the service recently started offering 4K HDR titles with Dolby Atmos audio at no extra cost.
Wonder Woman 1984 became the first film to stream in 4K HDR (Ultra HD) on HBO Max when it premiered on the service alongside the theatrical release on 25th December 2020.
HBO has promised more 4K HDR releases in 2021, namely all the Warner Bros. 'same day' movie premieres.
How to watch HBO Max in 4K HDR
To enjoy HBO Max content in 4K HDR with Dolby Atmos sound, you'll need:
1. 4K TV with support for HDR (Dolby Vision or HDR10).
2. Supported 4K HDR streaming device (Amazon Fire TV stick 4K and Fire TV Cube, Android TVs, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast Ultra/with Google TV, Roku Ultra 4800x, Roku 4k TVs, Roku Premiere, and Roku Streaming Stick+).
3. Dolby Atmos-capable soundbar or sound system.
4. Decent broadband connection – over 25Mbps ideally.
Set-up sorted? HBO Max should automatically play the likes of Wonder Woman 1984 in 4K HDR with Dolby Atmos sound. The service will adjust the video quality based on your connection speed (you can't manually adjust the resolution in HBO Max).
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If you attempt to watch HBO in Canada online, you will be redirected to a site called Crave, the official HBO Canada in a sense, which is not as impressive as the original.
And if you attempt to watch HBO Max in Canada or the 3-long awaited movies Justice League: Snyder's Cut, you will simply be greeted by a message similar to this one:
'HBO Max is currently only supported in the U.S. and certain U.S. territories.'
If you wish to stream HBO Max in Canada as it was originally intended, you're going to have to use a VPN. We recommend using Surfshark and we're going to tell you how.
If you'd like to immediately find out how to unblock HBO, check out our quick steps. If you're not in a hurry, keep scrolling to find out what HBO has to offer.
How to Watch HBO Max in Canada with a VPN
As we've said before, you can watch HBO Canada on-demand, but it's not going to be as good as the original, which is why you need a VPN. Follow this guide to unblock the US HBO:
Step 1: Subscribe to your VPN of choice (We recommend using Surfshark VPN)
Step 2: Download and Install the VPN app
Step 3:Open the app and enter your login details
Step 4: Connect to a US server
Step 5: Open HBO or HBO Max, log in to your account, and enjoy!
What Can You Watch on HBO Max?
HBO has always had great line-ups of movies and shows as part of their cable service, and now with their online platform, they've made their selections available on-demand.
If you're not sure if their online platform is for you, or if you just don't know what to watch, we're going to give you some of our recommendations to help you out.
Interested in World War II? We highly recommend one of our personal favorites, Band of Brothers, an epic following a group of soldiers from boot camp to the end of their tours.
Looking for a binge-able comedy? Give Curb Your Enthusiasm a try. With comedy legend Larry David writing and acting, this is sure to please.
As we've said before, you can watch HBO Canada on-demand, but it's not going to be as good as the original, which is why you need a VPN. Follow this guide to unblock the US HBO:
Step 1: Subscribe to your VPN of choice (We recommend using Surfshark VPN)
Step 2: Download and Install the VPN app
Step 3:Open the app and enter your login details
Step 4: Connect to a US server
Step 5: Open HBO or HBO Max, log in to your account, and enjoy!
What Can You Watch on HBO Max?
HBO has always had great line-ups of movies and shows as part of their cable service, and now with their online platform, they've made their selections available on-demand.
If you're not sure if their online platform is for you, or if you just don't know what to watch, we're going to give you some of our recommendations to help you out.
Interested in World War II? We highly recommend one of our personal favorites, Band of Brothers, an epic following a group of soldiers from boot camp to the end of their tours.
Looking for a binge-able comedy? Give Curb Your Enthusiasm a try. With comedy legend Larry David writing and acting, this is sure to please.
A fan of Crime-Dramas and Mystery? The highly-rated show True Detective is one that you should definitely have under your belt.
Got a craving for some fantasy and intrigue? Try binging Game of Thrones (up until season 5, we don't need to talk about the others).
If it's the action you want, check out HBO's original follow-up show to the critically acclaimed graphic novel by the same name, Watchmen.
If sci-fi is your interest, we recommend Ad Astra, a movie in the vein of Kubrick's 2001 when it comes to its solemn moments, and Apocalypse Now when it comes to its plot.
These are just some of the many amazing movies and shows you should check out when you watch HBO in Canada.
What are the Best VPN to Watch HBO Max in Canada?
We've tested a ton of different premium VPNs, and we've found that Surfsharkis the one that works best for unblocking HBO services.
Surfshark 2-year plan that it is currently offering for just $2.49/mo, makes it the cheapest VPN on the market at the moment.
Not only is it cheap, but with just one subscription, you can access the VPN over an unlimited number of devices simultaneously, from your laptops to your home computers.
Surfshark provides access to 3,200+ servers across 63 different countries. 500+ of these spans20+ US cities, so you'll always be sure you can access American HBO whenever you want.
This also comes with a camouflage mode, disguising you from your internet provider, and a white-lister, allowing you to select which programs can connect to the internet without the VPN.
These extra features provide amazing value for an extremely low cost.
Here's an image of HBO Max unblocked using Surfshark:
Not convinced that Surfshark is worth your time? Check out some of the other premium VPNs we recommend.
NordVPN
NordVPN's 2-year subscription plan competes with Surfshark, though it's slightly pricier, costing $3.71/mo.
However, you can justify the difference with the huge number of US servers, making up 1947 out of a total of 5402 servers, which can be accessed on 6 devices simultaneously.
What's great about the vast number and spread of servers, is that you'll always have a backup in case the one you've been using fails while streaming HBO content.
NordVPN also has some interesting features like double-protection, allowing you to change your IP address twice, and CyberSec, which prevents you from accessing malicious content.
NordVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, just like many other premium VPNs, so that you can test it out with HBO before fully committing.
ExpressVPN
This VPN offers a 1-year plan worth $8.32/month, provided with a 30-day money-back guarantee, making it great for the hesitant customer that wants a shorter commitment.
ExpressVPN has over 3000 servers across 94 countries, with 22 locations in the US.
ExpressVPN also boasts an in-built speed test feature, giving you an idea of which server might be best for streaming HBO in Canada.
CyberGhost
CyberGhost is a fairly simple and no-nonsense VPN, offering an 18-month subscription plan worth a very modest $2.75/mo.
This VPN also offers a 45-day money-back guarantee, which is longer than any other VPNs on this list offer, other than Hotspot Shield.
If you're not sure about whether you really need a VPN, we recommend trying this one out because of its long ‘trial period', and its extremely low cost if you do decide to stick with it.
CyberGhost provides a clean, easily accessible UI; offers protection from the dangers of the internet; and also contains a kill-switch, preventing potential harm in case the VPN disconnects.
Something that stands out about this VPN, is that it offers special servers meant for streaming, which is perfect for whenever the urge to binge your favorite US HBO show arises.
IPVanish
This VPN might be the underdog here, but it has its merits. IPVanish offers a decent 1-year plan at $6.49/mo, with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
What makes it really special is its offer of 250GBs of cloud storage at SugarSync, provided at no extra cost, secured with IPVanish's encryption, something which no other VPN provides.
With 793American servers, out of a total of 1500+ across 75+ locations, you can be certain that IPVanish will always have your back when you're in the mood for some HBO streams.
Hotspot Shield
One of the oldest commercial and premium VPNs, Hotspot is highly renowned. It currently has a yearly plan worth $7.99/mo, and offers a 45-day money-back guarantee just like CyberGhost.
Hotspot Shield may offer free access to a sing US server, but its premium service is where it shines, claiming servers in 27 US cities, out of a total of 3200+ across 80+ countries.
Hotspot Shield may not have all of those shiny features that other VPNs on this list do, but it has military-grade encryption, ensuring your safety while also granting access to US HBO.
PrivateVPN
A subscription to PrivateVPN gives you access to servers in9 US cities, out of a total of 150+ in 60 countries. Their 13-month plan costs just $3.82/mo.
This VPN offers access to its servers across 6 devices simultaneously, from your computers to your mobile phones, giving you access to HBO no matter where you are.
And of course, it also offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Why Use a Premium VPN with HBO Max?
So, we've given you the rundown of what HBO services are available to you, but we haven't explained why. We'll give you a brief explanation so you get why a VPN is required.
Essentially, the media on these platforms requires legal agreements for its display in every single region. These legal agreements must be made with the companies that have local rights.
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If these local companies do not agree to allow their content to be displayed, service providers like HBO can't display that content in that region even if they can in other countries like the US.
Then there are also laws in certain regions that restrict foreign media services from providing locally. These things, as well as others, contribute to differing international libraries.
Or in the case of HBO Max, full-on restriction, known as geo-restrictions.
This is why if you want to watch a certain show or movie that US HBO but Canadian HBO doesn't or HBO Max content, you're going to need a VPN.
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) uses special private servers to mimic a private network, allowing you to disguise your IP address, which is how you're identified on the internet.
When connected to a US server in a VPN, HBO will assume you're accessing the platform from within the US, this way it gives you access to the content it would otherwise bar you from.
VPN servers are expensive to maintain, and therefore the service providers need a source of income. This is why ‘Free' VPNs are extremely suspicious.
There might be legitimate free services (like Hotspot Shield) that have limited server options, but most are usually riddled with adware and other malicious programs.
The VPNs we've recommended have been tested and are known to work with HBO services, whereas even other premium VPNs may not because HBO specifically blocks their servers.
Related Questions – HBO Max
Can I Stream HBO Max in Canada?
Yes, HBO's content is now available at Crave. However, the content differs due to regional restrictions. If you want US content on HBO Max, you're going to have to use a VPN.
Can You Watch HBO Without Cable?
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Yes, HBO has become a very strong online video-on-demand service provider. All of its original shows and regular programming are available on their official websites.
Can You Get HBO on Roku in Canada?
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Crave, Canada's local HBO content provider is available on all Roku devices. However, as we've said before, Crave's content differs from the original HBO library.
In order to get access to the original US HBO, you're going to have to connect your Roku to a VPN-enabled wifi signal.
Other Streaming Service to Watch in Canada
There are only a few streaming services that top HBO Max in all regards and you need to explore that as well if you haven't already. These are:
Closing Words
HBO is a titan in modern television, not just because of its library, but also because of its contributions in producing amazing content, and with this VPN anyone can access all of it.
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However, as we always maintain, VPNs are much more than just tools to give you access to HBO in Canada. They give us the privacy that we desperately need in this technological era.
So, don't just consider a VPN subscription as an extra cost to your streaming subscription, it's also added security, and freedom in a time when so much of our lives are spent on the internet.
