How to watch HBO Max in Sweden

October 9, 2020 By Christine Margret No Comments 5 minutes

HBO Max is the new Netflix. The not-so-new streaming service that caught the attention of millions of streamers from the day it rolled out. HBO Max officially landed on 27 May 2020 with all the HBO content and extra shows, movies, and originals that you can’t stream elsewhere.

The only downside is that you cannot watch HBO Max outside the USA, just like Hulu and other streaming platforms.

Luckily, we have found a reliable workaround for you. All you need is to follow our step-by-step guide, and you’ll end up watching HBO Max in Sweden. We promise!

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Why Can’t I Watch HBO Max in Sweden?

HBO Max is legally and geographically bound to the United States only. Therefore, the service cannot operate in any other region. All the available channels on HBO Max, including CNN, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, HBO, and Cartoon Network, pay to publish content only in the US. Hence, due to licensing agreements, the service is unavailable in Sweden.

How to Watch HBO Max in Sweden?

HBO Max uses IP detection tools to detect when someone tries to access outside the USA. The only practical way to access HBO Max in Sweden is by changing your IP address from Sweden to USA. Only a VPN can hide your real IP address and assign you a new IP of your chosen location. In this way, you can easily spoof the service while appearing as a viewer from the United States.

Here’s How to Connect to FastestVPN to Watch HBO Max in Sweden

Sign up to FastestVPN.
Log in.
Select USA server.
Head to HBO Max.
Log in to your HBO account.

Note: HBO subscription is required to watch HBO Max.

How to Subscribe to HBO in Sweden?

You can subscribe to HBO by following our simple steps below:

Connect FastestVPN’s US VPN server.
Download, then launch the HBO Max app.
Subscribe and pay using a PayPal account or a US-based credit/debit card.

Alternatively, you can purchase an HBO Max gift card online and use it to pay for the subscription.

What is the Cost of HBO Max?

You can enjoy HBO Max monthly subscription for just $14.99 per month, which is exactly the cost of HBO Now.

HBO Max Supported Devices

You can stream HBO Max on multiple devices. However, the platform supports most of the Apple devices, including iPod Touch, iPad, iPhone, Apple TV HD, and Apple TV 4K.

HBO Max is also compatible with Android devices, including Chromebooks, Google Chromecast, Chromecast built-in devices, and Android TV devices. Other than Android and Apple, you can watch HBO Max on Smart TVs, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 systems. You can set up FastestVPN router for devices that don’t support a VPN.

Why Should I Watch HBO Max with a VPN?

Watching HBO Max with a VPN is worthwhile. You can stream a variety of great shows which are not available elsewhere. One of the best reasons to access HBO Max is that you can watch FRIENDS full series there. Moreover, Friends Reunion is also about to roll out on the platform.

What’s more? Shows like The Big Bang Theory and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air are also available. Besides that, HBO Max also has an amped-up BBC iPlayer library to let you watch BBC iPlayer shows.

Difference between HBO Now & HBO Max

Both HBO Now and HBO Max are available for the same price. However, there is a difference between both services. HBO Now was rebranded to HBO Max and is available where HBO Max is not. It includes every content of HBO Now and more.

HBO Go is an old service that has now been discontinued.

Most Popular Movies to Watch on HBO Max

HBO Max is filled with a super-cool collection of movies that one should never miss out on. Check out this quick rundown to see what is available on HBO Max to watch right now.

War of the Worlds (2005)	A Star Is Born (2018)	Wonder Woman (2017)
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)	The Matrix (1999)	Spirited Away (2001
Justice League (2017)	Rio (2011)	The Lord of the Rings (2001)

HBO Max Approved Locations

Currently, HBO has no plans to expand its services abroad. In the future, HBO may roll out its services to Europe and Latin America in 2021. No exact date has come out yet.

Is it Legal to Use a VPN to Stream HBO Max?

Using a VPN to stream geo-blocked content is not illegal. A VPN secures your internet traffic by routing it through a secure, encrypted tunnel. It also enables you to change virtual location to access blocked content from anywhere.

Does HBO Max Offer Free Trial?

You can avail HBO Max’s seven days free trial to see if the service is right for you. After that, you have to pay for its subscription.

Conclusion

HBO Max is a trending streaming service that is packed with a variety of TV shows, movies, and HBO Originals. You can only access HBO Max using FastestVPN if you’re currently not in the United States. Don’t wait! Simply subscribe to FastestVPN and enjoy HBO Max from anywhere.