HBO GO

9 July 2020

Yes, you can unblock and watch HBO GO outside the USA with Getflix Smart DNS & Smart VPN networks. Get started free here.

HBO does not need to be introduced to anyone. It’s one of the most recognized American premium cable network service with its on-demand video streaming branch HBO Go. The streamer is available on the HBO website as well as the number of operating systems and native apps for many devices including smart TVs, mobile devices, gaming consoles and digital media players.

HBO Go currently coexists with HBO Max which includes all content available on HBO Go plus additional content from parent company WarnerMedia. HBO Max does not yet support certain devices supported by HBO Go but once all the deals are closed, HBO Go will be decommissioned and replaced with HBO Max.

HBO Go streams a selection of theatrically released films (via film studios that maintain distribution deals with HBO including 20th Century Fox, Universal Pictures and network sister company Warner Bros. Pictures) with a great number of titles added and removed from the service every month. HBO original series are available on a permanent basis. New episodes of current series are typically available for streaming beginning at the time of their initial broadcast.

HBO Go is supported by a number of platforms including:

• Amazon Fire TV
• Android
• Android TV 
• iOS
• Apple TV
• Google Chromecast
• LG webOS
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• PlayStation 4
• Roku streaming players
• Samsung Smart TVs, manufactured 2013 or later
• TiVo
• Xbox One

HBO is available in many countries via native apps but the fullest, original HBO content can only be found in its American version and this, as you may expect, is geo-restricted. Meaning, it is only available in the US and any possible attempt to access it from anywhere outside America will take you to a local HBO service (if existing for your country).

How to unblock HBO Go outside the US with Smart DNS

If you want to access one of the best streaming services in the world from anywhere outside America, you need to do something to make your traffic appear as if coming from the area of its normal operations. Getflix Smart DNS is the right tool to do just that.

By redirecting part of the traffic which is responsible for revealing your location via a dedicated server, your IP (without being actually changed) will be recognized as coming from the eligible area. This way you will be able to access geo-located services (like HBO) from anywhere in the world. There are only a few easy steps that need to be taken.

First, you have to sign up with Getflix. You have a 14-day free trial at your disposal to test our services. There are many other geo-restricted channels which are made accessible with Getflix Smart DNS to choose from. Next thing that needs to be done is setting up your device to work with Smart DNS. There are plenty of devices and operating systems to choose from.

If you prefer to have your entire home network configured for Smart DNS, you can do it as well by setting up your home router. It needs a bit of tinkering with the router setup but you can always contact us for help or refer to our Knowledge Base if you encounter any problems. Our support team is always there for you to help.

Now, you just need to activate your IP in our system and you can enjoy American HBO from any location in the world. The whole process takes a few minutes, does not require any extra expenses, additional software or specialist knowledge.

Watch HBO outside America with Getflix Smart VPN

Smart VPN is another solution that can be used to unblock and stream HBO Go outside America. It’s a very useful tool when you travel abroad and want to catch up with your favorite HBO series or movies and, at the same time, stay safe and anonymous online.

Smart VPN is a virtual tunnel which takes your entire Internet traffic directly to the US-based server which changes your IP and completely encrypts your data. It makes all your online activities completely invisible to anyone from the outside. All your passwords and data are safe – no one will be able to compromise your connection. Whether you access your banking app in a hotel or send your business emails from the unprotected Wi-Fi spot in the public library – your connection is in safe hands.

Both solutions are available to our regular subscribers so join us, unblock HBO Go along with other geo-restricted services and enjoy safe and easy way to surf the net from any location in the world.