How To Watch HBO Max in Saudi Arabia in 2024 (Easy as 1-2-3 )

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Anna Miko
Last updated on:
January 11, 2023

HBO Max is available in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. and unfortunately, it’s not available in Saudi Arabia.

How To Watch HBO Max in Saudi Arabia in 2024 (Easy as 1-2-3 )

Easy 1-2-3 Steps on How To Watch HBO Max in Saudi Arabia

To access HBO Max in Saudi Arabia, you need to do the following at your disposal:

  1. A valid residential IP address in the United States
  2. To get an HBO Max subscription 
  3. To download the HBO Max app in Saudi Arabia

Let's see how you can get all three of these and start with a valid residential US IP address. What do we say "true"? Because more is needed to get connected through any US VPN service to access HBO Max! 

We have tried many VPN services, but HBO Max has yet to work. Why? Because using a VPN (a virtual private network) to access HBO Max may or may not be successful, depending on the specific VPN and the measures in place to block VPNs from being used to access the service.

Many streaming services, including HBO Max, have measures in place to block VPNs from being used to access their content. These measures are often implemented to comply with licensing agreements and prevent users from accessing content that may not be available in their location. As a result, you may not be able to access HBO Max using a VPN, even if the VPN is successful in changing your virtual location.

It is worth noting that the effectiveness of VPNs can vary, and some VPNs may be more successful at bypassing the measures in place to block VPNs than others. However, using a VPN to access HBO Max is not guaranteed to work, and you may still encounter issues even if you use a VPN that has been successful in the past.

Additionally, it is important to remember that using a VPN to access content unavailable in your location may be against the terms of service for that content and could result in your account being suspended or terminated.

So the only solution here is to get the IP address that belongs to any residential range like Verizon, AT&T, Xfinity, Cox, etc. But how to achieve this? Read on.

 

Step 1. Get yourself a proper residential IP address in the United States to watch HBO Max in Saudi Arabia

The best way to access HBO Max, a streaming service only available in certain countries, is to purchase a US IP address from a specialized provider. Like this one, for instance. 

These providers, such as AT&T and Verizon, offer a variety of US IP addresses that can be used to access various US-only streaming services, including HBO Max. The service costs approximately the price of two cups of coffee per month if you subscribe to the yearly plan, which is not expensive.

Step 2. How to subscribe to HBO Max in Saudi Arabia

It’s a known issue that a credit or debit card issued by a US bank must subscribe to HBO Max. However, to our surprise, we discovered that Saudi Arabian cards were also influential. Therefore, we conducted a test using seven various credit cards from Saudi Arabian banks, and all of them successfully facilitated a subscription to HBO Max.

If HBO Max is rejecting your local credit card, you can subscribe and pay for HBO Max without entering your local credit card details by installing the HBO Max app on your mobile phone. This is effective. The HBO Max app for Android or iPhone uses your Google or Apple payment profile to pay for the subscription without revealing your credit card details to HBO Max. 

Once you have subscribed on your mobile device, your HBO account can be used on any device, such as a computer, tablet, or smart TV. The challenge is obtaining the HBO Max app on your phone, but there are ways to bring the app.

Step 3. How to download the HBO Max app in Saudi Arabia

If you try to download the HBO Max app from the Saudi Play Store or App Store, you will not be able to find it. This is because the app is only available for the US market. However, earlier in the process, you obtained a residential IP address that can temporarily change your local app store to the US market, allowing you to download the HBO Max app. Once the app is downloaded, you can switch your app store back to your local market if desired. There are also benefits to keeping your app store set to the US market: the number of available apps will increase tenfolds.

 

To summarise, there are two ways to download the HBO Max app in Saudi Arabia:

Option One is to switch your local Saudi Play Store or App Store to the American app market to download the HBO Max app.

By obtaining a US IP address and changing your app store to the United States, you can access the HBO Max app and download it. After installing the app, you can create an HBO Max account and select a pricing plan that meets your needs. You won't need to enter your credit card details.

Option Two is to create a new US Play Store or App Store account and switch between the Saudi and the US app markets.

This option may be beneficial if you possess a residual balance on your Saudi Play Store or App Store account or have subscriptions you wish to maintain exclusively with your Saudi account. To utilize this option, please follow these straightforward steps:

  1. Log out of your local Play Store or App Store account 
  2. Get the residential US IP address assigned
  3. Create a new US app market account, choose the United States when asked and enter some valid US ZIP code ( 85001, for instance)

Conclusion

This guide explains how to access HBO Max in Saudi Arabia using a residential US IP address. It is also possible to use this method to switch your Saud Netflix account to the US version, which includes over 8450 additional titles, as well as access other streaming services not available in Saudi Arabia, such as Disney+, ESPN, Discovery+, Tubi TV, SHO, and many others.

This tutorial outlines the steps for obtaining a US Play Store account on an Android device and subscribing to the HBO streaming service:

You may also find the following video tutorials helpful:

This tutorial may be helpful for iPhone or iPad users. It demonstrates how to switch to the US App Store and obtain HBO Max:

Whether you create an HBO subscription on an iPhone or Android doesn't matter. You can use your HBO account credentials on any other device. 

HBO Max has a wide variety of TV series available for streaming, including original content and classic shows. Some of the best series currently available on HBO Max include:

"Game of Thrones": This is an epic fantasy drama series based on the "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels by George R.R. Martin. Set in the fictional world of Westeros, the series follows several noble families' political and personal struggles as they fight for control of the Iron Throne.

"Westworld" is a science fiction series set in a futuristic Wild West-themed amusement park where guests can interact with artificial intelligence-powered androids. As the androids begin to question their reality and the park's true purpose, the series explores themes of consciousness, identity, and the nature of humanity.

"Succession" is a satirical drama series that follows the lives of the wealthy and powerful Roy family, who own a global media conglomerate. As the family members fight for control of the company and their ambitions, the series explores themes of family dynamics, power, and the corrupting influence of wealth.

"The Sopranos": This is a classic crime drama series that follows the life of Tony Soprano, a New Jersey mob boss struggling to balance the demands of his criminal enterprise with the challenges of his personal life. The series is widely regarded as one of the best TV shows of all time and explores themes of family, loyalty, and the psychological consequences of a life of crime.

"The Big Bang Theory" is a classic sitcom that follows the lives of four socially awkward scientists and their equally eccentric friends and family. The series is known for its humorous and relatable portrayal of the struggles of everyday life and the bonds of friendship.

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Anna Miko
Anna Miko

Anna Miko enjoys writing more than reading books. But most of all she likes to write movie and series reviews. Being fond of classic cinema, she nevertheless is the author of many research works on contemporary visual arts. She also writes short essays on new movies and series helping others to navigate the world of modern cinema.

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