How to Download HBO Max on Samsung TV in Canada? [2025]

Do you own a Samsung smart TV and want to know how to watch the trendy HBO Max shows and movies in Canada? This guide will give you an in-depth insight into how you can download HBO Max on Samsung smart TV in Canada! 

The latest Samsung smart TVs are innovative, trailblazing and include several new streaming applications, including HBO Max.

However, you can’t download and watch HBO Max in Canada due to content licensing and streaming rights. 

Therefore, you will have to use a location-swapping technology, i.e., a VPN or Virtual Private Network to download HBO Max on Samsung TV.

It will instantly change your location from Canada to America to help you bypass this geo-restricted website while living in Canada. 

Let’s dive deep into the details and discuss its steps!

How to Watch HBO Max on Samsung Smart TV?

Since Samsung Smart TVs do not support VPN directly, it is a bit tricky but not impossible to download HBO Max.

The best way to set up a VPN with Samsung TV is by setting up smart DNS. I used NordVPN‘s Smart DNS to download the HBO Max app on my Samsung Q70 TV in Edmonton, Canada.

First Step: Set Up Smart DNS with Samsung Smart TV

1. Sign up and subscribe to an excellent VPN service.
2. Use the MediaStreamer option to configure NordVPN on the Smart TV.
3. Visit the NordVPN website and enter your credentials to sign in.
4. Now, check your inbox to type in the verification code.
5. Click the MediaStreamer option.
6. Locate the Smart DNS server IP address and keep this window open.
7. Make sure to select the US server.
8. Take your Samsung TV remote and press Menu.
9. Navigate and select Network and then press Network Status.
10. The TV will check for an internet connection and will display four options on the screen.
11. Click IP Settings.
12. Now, press DNS Setting under the IP Settings Menu and press “Enter Manually.”
13. Enter the MediaStreamer IP addresses from the browser window you were told to open.
14. Press Enter on the remote to save the settings and then click OK.
15. If you have not entered the correct DNS server address, the screen will display you no internet connection. And vice versa. 
16. Once you are screen displays that you are connected to the internet, press Close. 

Second Step: Look for HBO Max to Download the Streaming App

1. Go to the Apps section or press the magnifying glass icon to find HBO Max. 
2. Most Samsung TVs have the option Categories so that you can search for HBO Max through this option.
3. Press “Add to Home” to download and install the streaming app. 
4. Click to open the app to sign up or log in.
5. Stream your favorite HBO Max on Samsung TV in Canada.

Can I Download the HBO Max app on Other Devices in Canada?

Yes, besides Samsung Smart TV, you can also download HBO Max on the following devices in Canada:

1. LG Smart TV
2. Vizio Smart TV (2016 or later models)
3. Roku
4. Apple TV
5. Amazon Firestick/Fire TV
6. PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
7. Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
8. Chromecast
9. iPhone/iPad (iOS 12.2 or later)
10. Android smartphones and tablets

FAQs

Can I mirror HBO Max content from another device on Samsung TV?

Yes, you can mirror content from macOS or iOS to Samsung TV that is compatible with Airplay 2. You can download and install HBO Max on your Apple device and cast it to your Samsung TV via the Share and then the AirPlay option. 

Is HBO Max compatible with all Samsung TVs?

If your Samsung TV is recent or a few years old, it will HBO Max without a problem. However, if it is an old model or made before 2018, you might face issues streaming HBO Max.  

Wrapping Up

That was all about how to watch HBO Max on Samsung TV in Canada! We hope our guide was detailed enough and provided you with all the information you were searching for.

The only tip is to use a top-notch VPN because it will give you the best features and streaming experience while always keeping your data secure.