How do you fix buffering on HBO GO

HBO Go problems are very common and they often strike at the worst time — like when you are sitting down for Game of Thrones or to binge The Wire or Barry and you don’t want to spend a lot of time looking for a fix.

How to Fix HBO Go Streaming Problems

If your HBO Go streaming sessions are full of buffering, dropped streams, lagging and other problems, you can solve some of these issues on your own. There's a good chance that this is your Internet connection, or that specific device, not an overall HBO Go issue.

Frequent buffering is generally a sign of insufficient download speed from your broadband connection. HBO Now needs a reliable, high-speed Internet connection (3 Mbps or faster) while streaming video. The video player may require to buffer data if your connection speed is interrupted or dramatically slowed, even momentarily.

The first thing to do is to restart your device. If that doesn’t fix it, see if you can stream on another device. If it is limited to one device in one area, like a console in a bedroom or basement, you may need better Wi-Fi. Here’s a look at some good routers to fix that issue. How to fix HBO Go activation and HBO Go not working problems.

Before you buy a new router, you may want to restart your router by unplugging it for 30 seconds and then plugging it back in. Once this is done try streaming. If you still have issues, run a speed test to see if you have a good connection to that device. You need at least 3Mbps down to be able to use HBO Go, and you should expect more than that speed with most Internet plans.

How to Fix HBO Go Video Problems

HBO Go video problems are often a connection issue due to slow speeds on your Wi-Fi or on your cellular connection. Use the Speed test website or app to see how fast your connection is. If it is slower than 3Mbps down, then that is likely the problem. To fix it, try turning airplane mode on, wait 10 sec and turn it off.

If you can't watch on your pc, restart your browser and then try again. You may require updating Adobe Flash on your pc. You may also require updating your browser, or at least restart the browser to get the latest updates.

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