Your guide to Showmax and the DStv Explora

4 March 2024

Your guide to Showmax and the DStv Explora

The Showmax app is available on the Explora Ultra and Streama.


What do I need to get Showmax on my DStv Explora?

  1. You need to live in South Africa, Kenya or Nigeria.
  2. Your Explora Ultra needs to be connected to the internet.
  3. You need an uncapped connection of at least 2Mbps, but 4MBps is recommended.
  4. You need a DStv subscription as well as a Showmax subscription.

If you are a DStv subscriber without a Showmax subscription, sign up on the MyDStv website or app. Find out more about how to sign up on the Showmax website.

How do I get Showmax on my DStv Explora Ultra?

Simply press the Showmax button on your Explora Ultra remote.

How to sign in to Showmax on your Explora Ultra

There are three ways to sign into Showmax on your Explora: by using the email, link, or by scanning the QR code.

Using the email

  1. Click “Sign in” in the Showmax app.
  2. Use your email address and password for preview.showmax.com.
  3. Click Continue.
  4. Get streaming!

Using the link

  1. Click “Sign in” in the Showmax app. Select “Too much to type?” to activate on your phone. 
  2. Use your smartphone, tablet, PC or laptop to go directly to showmax.com/activate in your browser.
  3. Enter the unique code you’ll see on your TV screen – you have 15 minutes to do this before the code expires.
  4. Get streaming!

Using the QR code

  1. Click “Sign in” in the Showmax app. 
  2. Select “Too much to type?” to activate on your phone. 
  3. Scan the QR code with your smartphone camera to open the website. 
  4. Sign in to Showmax. 
  5. Enter the unique code you’ll see on your TV screen – you have 15 minutes to do this before the code expires.
  6. Get streaming!

Original African stories by local talent

4 Play on Showmax

4Play

4Play follows four men who, despite their chaotic personal lives, find friendship, love and perseverance in Nairobi’s concrete jungle. Stream from 21 November, with new episodes every Thursday.

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Tollie en Manila

Die Tollie & Manila Show

A bold talk show where SA celebs join drag queens Tollie Parton and Manila von Teez for an evening of conversation and games… in drag. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday.

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The Station Strangler on Showmax

The Station Strangler

The Station Strangler is a true-crime documentary investigating the serial killer who is believed to have killed 21 young boys and one adult from the late 80s to the mid-90s on the Cape Flats. Now available to stream.

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Black & Blue on Showmax

Black & Blue S1

Black & Blue, a Showmax Original police-based mockumentary series, now streaming, with new episode every Wednesday.

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Ubuthe Uzobuya on Showmax

Ubuthe Uzobuya

Ubuthe Uzobuya delves into the lives of couples torn apart when one partner abruptly disappears without explanation. Stream now, with new episodes every Tuesday.

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Princess on a Hill is on Showmax

Princess on a Hill

Princess on a Hill is a compelling drama series that explores themes of power, ambition, and the cost of success. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.

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Brasse Vannie Kaap on Showmax

Brasse Vannie Kaap

Brasse Vannie Kaap is a documentary about the iconic, game-changing 90s group who helped make hip hop South African. Stream now on Showmax.

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Soft Life on Showmax

Soft Life

Soft Life follows Owami who enters into the secretive world of high-society companionship. Landing on Showmax soon!

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Youngins S2, coming to Showmax
Soft Life, coming to Showmax