Offering all of the films, series, and specials that appear on HBO but without a cable subscription, HBO Now is the streaming service version of HBO It is not, however, presently easily viewable straight from Dish Network. Should you have Dish Network, these are the best methods to get HBO Now:
Use HBO Now Directly
Direct access to HBO Now comes via the HBO MAX official website, therefore enabling consumers to quickly register for the service. Though it can also be installed as a mobile app on your iOS and Android smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices; you can also view it on your smart TV, streaming stick/box like Roku or Amazon Fire TV, and game consoles such as Play Station 4 and Xbox One. Your desktop web browser can be run on.
The monthly membership cost is $14. 99. Nonetheless, HBO Now has often provided its services at a lower cost; the first month or the complete year is sold at a discounted price.
After subscription, you may see HBO Now by running the app on the preferred device and web-casting it. There's no need to integrate Dish Network. All you need from your end is a consistent fast internet connection.
One advantage of directly subscribing to HBO Now is that you have access to it on many devices and may utilize the mobile one for viewing it on-demand. You must pay the monthly membership price, which is the disadvantage.
Offer HBO as an addition to the Dish Package
The other way that you can get HBO Now and be able to use your Dish Network account to access it is by subscribing to an HBO package channel add-on.
The channel add-ons Dish offers that include HBO are:
- HBO ($15/month)
- Cinemax, Showtime, and Starz (cost $15/month).
- HBO and Cinemax cost $20 per month.
- HBO, Showtime, Cinemax and Starz pack costs $25 per month.
If you subscribe to one of these HBO packages, you will also be able to watch the live HBO TV. You can then use your Dish credentials to sign in and get access to the HBO Now streaming app.
It is also important to note that depending on the add-on that you decide to go for it may slightly be slightly more expensive than having to subscribe to the HBO Now streaming service on its own. But the advantage is that you also get the live HBO channel plus every other thing as all these are under one Dish Network account bill.
Select a Live TV Streaming Service
Changing from a conventional cable/satellite provider to one of the many live TV streaming services such as YouTube TV, Hulu, DirecTV Stream, or Sling is another option. While some of companies provide it as an add-on service to the base subscription, others offer the package as a combo along with HBO.
Hulu + Live TV, for example, includes an add-on allowing you to see HBO Max and HBO Now. Therefore, you can watch HBO without needing to subscribe to Dish Network and enjoy live streaming of over 90 channels for $70 for the Hulu Live TV basic charge + $14.99.
If you desire to replace Dish Network and get HBO Now via them instead of straight from HBO, find which live TV streaming provider provides the finest channel list and value for the money.
Use a VPN
If you wish to keep subscribing to Dish Network but the company does not offer HBO Now in your area, the next best thing to do is to use a VPN. A VPN conceals your IP address and gives you a new one and this makes it seem like you are browsing from another location.
Here’s how it works to access HBO Now:
- Choose and subscribe to a VPN service: There are several paid VPN services with which you can familiarize yourself: ExpressVPN, NordVPN, CyberGhost VPN, and TunnelBear. Paid VPN services are also available but the free ones are slower and less reliable.
- Download and install VPN software: If the VPN has an app, then the process is even easier: simply download the app on whatever device you want to watch HBO Now on, whether it’s a smartphone, laptop, or smart TV.
- Connect to a server in the US: Choose the server location in the VPN app setting to be in the United States. This will make websites such as HBO Now believe that you are connecting from within the US
- Go to the HBO Now website: Go to HBO now. com or download the HBO app and then create an account with HBO. Access and stream content.
The benefit of utilizing a VPN is you can continue to pay for the Dish Network service while enjoying or ‘unlocking’ other streaming services such as HBO Now irrespective of your location. However, do note that streaming via a VPN connection may cause slower internet connection and this may lead to issues of buffering or poor video quality.
As you can see, there are a variety of solutions that allow you to access HBO Now shooting content even if you currently subscribe to Dish Network TV packages. Hence, factors such as cost, the devices that one would like to use for watching, the extra channel bundles that come with HBO, and convenience should be put into consideration when choosing the best option that suits the preferences of the user. Such cable alternatives as live streaming and VPN workaround make it very simple nowadays to watch your favorite movies and shows on such services as HBO regardless of your current Cable TV.
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