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How to download series to watch during loadshedding
How to download series to watch during loadshedding
16 October 2019

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.


Eskom has just announced that South Africa will be experiencing loadshedding again. When the lights go out, you’ll need something to pass the long, dark nights, and with the Showmax app you can download episodes of your favourite series and entire movies to watch offline on your phone or tablet.

This means you can still watch your favourite shows even if the Wi-Fi is down, and it won’t use any of your mobile data. (You do need to make sure your phone, tablet or laptop is charged though!)

Showmax gets new shows every week and has recently added amazing titles like The Godfather of Harlem, Succession S2, Ifalakhe and the new season of Harlots. Plus, you can catch up on your favourites like The River and loads more.

How to download with the Showmax app

How to download to watch offline on Showmax

1. Install the Showmax app from the Google Play or Apple App Store.
2. Launch the Showmax app and sign in to your Showmax account.
3. Select the show you want to watch and tap the download button. It’s that easy.

For more on how to download with Showmax, read this complete guide:

How to download with Showmax: everything you need to know → We answer your questions about downloading shows to watch offline.

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