HBO was founded in 1972 by Time Inc. It is the cable TV channel that was the first to start providing the program by satellite making it the first cable channel in the nation. The difference between HBO NOW and HBO GO is how you subscribe (with or without a TV package).

HBO GO is a streaming service included free with your paid HBO subscription through a TV provider (a cable or satellite TV package with HBO is required).

HBO NOW is an on-demand, streaming service that you buy through a subscription provider (a cable or satellite TV package is not required).

You may connect with HBO via:

NOTE: please visit the site directly to verify the details and obtain more information.

If you are interested in using the HBO GO app, see below. We have provided a quick “how to” activation guide below for you to access your personal access to watch HBO GO.

how to activate- HBO GO App

what you need:

  • internet access
  • other personal information

what to do to activate your Device to watch HBO GO:

  • or AppleTV:
    • input the activation code from your TV screen
  • for Roku:
    • with a laptop, computer or mobile device, go to: http://www.hbogo.com/activate/
    • input the activation code from your Roku screen
  • for Xbox One:
    • you will see an activation code on the screen
    • with a laptop, computer or mobile device, go to: http://www.hbogo.com/activate/
    • input the activation code from your Xbox One screen
  • for amazonfireTV:
    • you will see an activation code on the screen
    • with a laptop, computer or mobile device, go to: http://www.hbogo.com/activate/
    • input the activation code from your TV screen
  • for Mobile devices:
    • click on the “GET STARTED” button
    • sign in using your username and password for your TV account or watch immediately
  • For PlayStations:
    • download HBO GO from the PlayStation Store
    • open HBO GO
    • select “Sign In or Activate Your Device” to get your activation code
    • with a laptop, computer or mobile device, go to: http://www.hbogo.com/activate/
    • choose PlayStation 3 or Playstation 4 and then choose Continue

NOTE: If you are asked to login, sign in using your username and password for your TV account. If you don’t have an online account with your TV provider, or you can’t remember your username and password, contact your TV provider to learn more. If you need to create an online account, please contact your TV provider.