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How to check if your smart TV supports live streaming

How to check if your smart TV supports live streaming →

Everything you need to know about smart TVs and live streaming with Showmax Pro.

What devices can I use?

What devices can I use? →

Your Showmax subscription lets you watch on two devices at the same time and you can register up to five devices to watch on. Here’s a list of all the devices you can watch Showmax on.

How to remove shows from Continue Watching in Showmax

How to remove shows from Continue Watching in Showmax →

Showmax’s continue watching feature is a useful tool to make your viewing experience better. Here’s how to remove a show from your list.

What’s the difference between the Mobile only and Standard plans on Showmax?

What’s the difference between the Mobile only and Standard plans on Showmax? →

Mobile only is perfect for anyone who only watches on a mobile device. Standard is ideal for Showmax fans with families or who use more than one device.

How to watch Showmax on your phone

How to watch Showmax on your phone →

Watch the best series and movies anywhere using the Showmax app. You can even download shows to watch offline.

How to set up a Showmax Profile for your kids

How to set up a Showmax Profile for your kids →

Make sure your kids are protected from inappropriate content using Showmax’s Profiles feature.

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How to: Manage your data

Top data deals for streaming

Top data deals for streaming →

Vodacom, MTN and Telkom bring you some great data deals that will keep you streaming all month long.

How to download Lockdown S5

How to download Lockdown S5 →

We’re only a week away from experiencing yet another riveting season of Lockdown. Find out how you can download the show and watch at your leisure.

How to download with Showmax: everything you need to know

How to download with Showmax: everything you need to know →

Showmax downloads are only available on phones and tablets – here’s how it works.

How to download series to watch during loadshedding

How to download series to watch during loadshedding →

Don’t let load shedding leave you with nothing to do. Stay entertained with the Showmax app and download your favourite shows to watch offline.

How to save data on Showmax using bandwidth capping and downloads

How to save data on Showmax using bandwidth capping and downloads →

Showmax‘s bandwidth capping and downloads features can dramatically reduce how much data is needed to stream.

Do I need data for Showmax?

Do I need data for Showmax? →

Yes. Showmax is a streaming service that needs an internet connection. Here are some tips on how to save and manage data.

How to: DStv and Showmax

How to add Showmax to your DStv bill

How to add Showmax to your DStv bill →

Good news, Kenya and Nigeria! Get Showmax at 50% off or pay nothing at all if you add your subscription to your DStv bill.

How do I watch Showmax on DStv?

How do I watch Showmax on DStv? →

You’ve heard about Showmax and now you want to try it for yourself? Here’s what you need to know.

Your guide to Showmax and the DStv Explora

Your guide to Showmax and the DStv Explora →

Got questions about using Showmax with your DStv Explora? We answer them all right here!

How does Showmax work with DStv Premium?

How does Showmax work with DStv Premium? →

Want to get Showmax at no extra cost as a DStv Premium subscriber but aren’t quite sure how … or why? Your questions, answered!

How to add Showmax to DStv Compact

How to add Showmax to DStv Compact →

DStv Compact and Compact Plus customers simply need to add Showmax to their DStv bill to enjoy the full Showmax catalogue for only R49 per month. Here’s how.

Showmax is now available on the DStv Explora in Kenya

Showmax is now available on the DStv Explora in Kenya →

DStv subscribers in Kenya can now watch Showmax on their big-screen TV via an internet-connected Explora.

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How to: Popular questions

How to pay with Showmax vouchers

How to pay with Showmax vouchers →

What’s the deal with Showmax vouchers? Here’s a quick guide on where to buy them and how to use them.

How does Showmax work?

How does Showmax work? →

Showmax is a streaming service that gives you access to loads of movies, series and live sport, on demand.

What’s the difference between the Mobile only and Standard plans on Showmax?

What’s the difference between the Mobile only and Standard plans on Showmax? →

Mobile only is perfect for anyone who only watches on a mobile device. Standard is ideal for Showmax fans with families or who use more than one device.

How to pay for Showmax with M-Pesa

How to pay for Showmax with M-Pesa →

Paying for Showmax with M-Pesa is easy as pie!

Why do shows leave Showmax?

Why do shows leave Showmax? →

It’s frustrating when a series or movie you’ve been watching on Showmax isn’t available any more. So why does this happen?

How to pay for Showmax

How to pay for Showmax →

Don’t have a credit card? Shy when it comes to making online payments? No problem – you can still get Showmax.

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How to: Get Started

How to get Showmax to watch I Am LAYCON

How to get Showmax to watch I Am LAYCON →

Laycon fans, this step-by-step guide will get you signed up on Showmax in under five minutes.

How to sign up for Showmax with a Verve card in Nigeria

How to sign up for Showmax with a Verve card in Nigeria →

Hi Nigeria, it’s so easy to pay for a 1-, 3-, 6- or 12-month Showmax subscription using your Verve card.

How to sign up for Showmax with MTN MoMo in Ghana and Uganda

How to sign up for Showmax with MTN MoMo in Ghana and Uganda →

Good news, Ghana and Uganda. It’s easy to pay for Showmax using your phone and MTN MoMo. Here’s how to do it.

How to watch Showmax on your phone

How to watch Showmax on your phone →

Watch the best series and movies anywhere using the Showmax app. You can even download shows to watch offline.

How to pay for Showmax

How to pay for Showmax →

Don’t have a credit card? Shy when it comes to making online payments? No problem – you can still get Showmax.

How to download with Showmax: everything you need to know

How to download with Showmax: everything you need to know →

Showmax downloads are only available on phones and tablets – here’s how it works.

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