Being an HBO subscriber, if you are still not clear about HBO GO and HBO NOW services, then check out the points below to get the best way to stream HBO.
All HBO users, how is it going
with your HBO’s service? Undoubtedly, you must be having a great time streaming
the best hits on your big screen. In the cord-cutting trend, HBO is one of the strong
contender who has anticipated the cord-cutting
market with its two classic services- HBO
GO and HBO NOW. Unless, being an HBO subscriber, there are chances that you
still don’t understand the differences between these two identical services. Still, if you are looking
out the best way to stream HBO, then check out the following points to remove your doubts regarding these two
services.
Both the services contain the
same content. All the latest and past TV series and movies are always ready to
stream on your big screen, no matter whichever service you are accessing. Every
app has got a section of “Featured” content section that renders the ability to
know about the standout releases, and with
the “Just Added” section, you can get the latest happenings on HBO. In short, HBO
GO is a streaming service which directly connects you to the pre-existing package
of HBO from your cable provider. It just permits
you to watch out the HBO on-demand from any of the devices you buy.
While HBO
NOW is slightly different from the streaming service (HBO GO). It’s a
standalone service that everyone can easily
sign up, whether they have the cable or not.
Factors to differentiate-
1)
Price-
The cost of HBO GO depends upon the cable provider. Some of the cable
providers may provide you HBO GO free for a year or two. While in some of the
areas, it can be still like $10 or $20
according to the current service and package. Besides this, HBO NOW is
available on $14.99 a month. It is available for everyone who signs up, not for
the existing cable subscribers.
2)
Services
and Devices- Initially, HBO GO was only available for iOS and Apple device,
but now it has expanded to every platform out there. Both the services do not work with the TiVo or Microsoft Edge, so
if you have these platforms as the main viewing source, then you will wish to
consider HBO GO. Apart from this, HBO NOW can also be accessed within the Hulu
streaming apps and Amazon Prime as an add-on if you don’t wish to switch to a
new app. You can also have the service (HBO NOW) through Roku, Chromecast, and
Amazon Fire TV Stick as well as gaming consoles including PS4 and Xbox one. If you go for the $14.99 a month for the
service, you will miss out the HBO’s interface.
While in the
case of HBO GO, you will need to have a deal with your cable company. Once you
have set up the HBO subscription, you will require downloading the app to your device. After this, you can easily
access the service with your satellite provider or the cable and then enter a
code to register the device. In the case of HBO NOW, there is a simple process
which involves making an account, then sign-in with your credentials and then
start streaming. Besides this, three people can only access the service at
once, no matter where they are using they are
located and which device they are using.
3)
HBO
GO or HBO NOW- Which one can be better for you?
It solely
depends whether you have got a cable or not. Well, there are lesser issues in
the setting up of HBO GO, which can be the better choice to negotiate with your
cable or satellite provider to get the HBO on the lower price ($15/month). If you don’t get the $15 lower price deal,
then signing up for HBO NOW could be a better option. And if you require accessing HBO for a month, then HBO NOW is the better
choice for you.
Still, HBO is
making efforts to render you the same quality experience with both the services
as long as you are paying for it.
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