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How to: Watch
How to watch Showmax on the smart TV app
Here’s how to use the Showmax app on your smart TV so that you can stream on the big screen – and what to do if you don’t have a smart TV.
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, plus info on how to manage them and to limit your data use.
How to upgrade to Showmax Pro
To live stream selected sports events on your phone, tablet, smart TV or PC across Africa, upgrade to Showmax Pro.
How to get the Showmax app
Downloading the iOS, Android, smart TV, Huawei, Xbox One or PS4 app for Showmax is easy. Here’s how.
How to: Manage your data
Top data deals for streaming
Vodacom and Telkom offer great deals on data bundles for streaming on Showmax to keep you entertained all month long.
Stream Showmax for less data
The Max Data Saving mode that uses just 50MB per hour. This is currently available within the iOS mobile version of the Showmax app.
How to download series to watch during loadshedding
Don’t let loadshedding leave you with nothing to do. Stay entertained with the Showmax app and download your favourite shows to watch offline.
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: DStv and Showmax
How to: Popular questions
Why does streaming video lag behind live TV?
Ever wondered what the technical reason is for the slight delay in streaming versus live TV? We’ve got the answers.
How to pay for Showmax with Google Play
Pay for Showmax via Google Play with these easy steps.
How to live chat with Showmax
Find out how to live chat with Showmax to get all your questions about the service answered in record time!
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: Get Started
How to pay for Showmax with Google Play
Pay for Showmax via Google Play with these easy steps.
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
Showmax downloads are only available on phones and tablets – here’s how it works.
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.