If you choose the Showmax Pro plan - you can watch on a number of devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptop, smart TV, gaming consoles and media boxes at the same time. If you choose the cheaper Showmax Pro mobile plan - you can watch on either your smartphone or tablet.
What's the difference between Showmax and Showmax pro?
Showmax offers two plans: a standard Showmax entertainment plan and a Showmax Pro plan. Showmax Pro gives you access to all the entertainment you love plus live sport from SuperSport, news and more.
How do I change from Showmax to Showmax pro?
How to upgrade to Showmax Pro
- Log into your Showmax account.
- Go to the Sport tab on your homescreen.
- Click on any sport event and you'll see an 'Upgrade' button. Click on it.
- Choose between Showmax Pro Mobile or Showmax Pro, and click 'Get started'
- Choose your payment method.
- Start watching!
What is Showmax pro?
Showmax Pro, the Showmax package that bundles entertainment and sport together, offers a wide selection of live sport from SuperSport. This includes the Premier League, UEFA, La Liga, Serie A, the DStv Premiership and more football tournaments.
How do I connect my Showmax to my TV?
Go to the Smart TV interface on your Smart TV. Browse to the Smart TV application store. Search for Showmax. Install the free Showmax application.
20 related questions foundHow many devices can connect to Showmax pro?
Showmax and Showmax Pro plans: You may register five devices on your Showmax account. These may be replaced up to 20 times per year. You may watch on two registered devices simultaneously, these are referred to as active devices.
How do I get Showmax pro on DStv?
If you have a DStv EasyView subscription plus a Showmax account, and pay your DStv account via debit order, you can add your R99 Showmax subscription to your DStv account and only pay one bill per month.
In which countries is Showmax Pro available?
Showmax and Showmax Pro plans are available in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, ...
Is Showmax pro part of DStv?
MultiChoice's new Showmax Pro product – which offers live sport streaming – will not be included with DStv Premium. DStv currently includes a Showmax subscription as a free value-add for its Premium subscribers in South Africa, which means these users do not have to pay the standard R99 monthly fee to use Showmax.
What does Showmax pro cost?
Showmax Pro goes live in South Africa, starting at R225 per month.
Is MotoGP Showmax pro?
From March, Showmax Pro subscribers (excluding in SA, Lesotho and Mauritius) can stream the 2022 MotoGP season, courtesy of SuperSport.
How do I connect Showmax from my phone to my TV?
Launch the Showmax app. Select the Chromecast icon and pair to your Chromecast receiver. When you select content to cast, the content will play out via the Chromecast receiver. To stop casting, select the Chromecast icon again and select Stop Casting.
How do I pair my phone with my TV?
The simplest option is a USB-C to HDMI adapter. If your phone has a USB-C port, you can plug this adapter into your phone, and then plug an HDMI cable into the adapter to connect to the TV. Your phone will need to support HDMI Alt Mode, which allows mobile devices to output video.
How can I watch Showmax on my TV without DStv?
How do I get Showmax if I don't have DStv?
- Go to
- Sign up with your email and create a password.
- Select a payment method to start your 14-day free trial. Please note: you won't be charged a cent until the trial has ended and you can cancel at any time, even during the free trial.
How do I get Showmax USA?
The only way to access Showmax from abroad is by tricking it into thinking that you are inside its broadcasting region. To do that, you need a virtual private network, better known as a VPN. This tool reroutes your Internet connection through its own server network.
How can I watch Showmax outside of South Africa?
Here's what you need to do. First, sign up for a free Unlocator trial. Next, download the Unlocator VPN application on your Android, iOS, Mac, or Windows. Finally, connect to a South African server and watch Showmax anywhere in the world.
Which is better Netflix or Showmax?
Although Showmax does have well known series and movies, Netflix takes the cake when it comes to the classics. When it comes to adding new movies and series for viewers to binge, Netflix and Showmax are pretty tied up. Both streaming services can be a little slow when it comes to timeous releases.
Why does Showmax not work on my Smart TV?
Disconnect the tv power plug from the wall. Then do a soft reset by unplugging the tv power cable from the back of the tv. Wait for sometime, like 9 seconds then connect the smart tv again back into power, switch it on again and the showmax app to see if the black screen has cleared.
How can I watch Showmax without a Smart TV?
5 Ways You Can Stream Showmax On Your Non-Smart TV
- Connecting your laptop with your TV using a HDMI cable. ...
- Connecting your phone or tablet to the TV. ...
- Get the Xbox One. ...
- Get the Sony Playstation 4. ...
- Get Google's Chromecast.
Can you cast Showmax?
You can cast streaming content from the Showmax app for iOS to devices that support Chromecast. Ensure that you have the latest version of the Showmax app installed on your iOS device and that it is connected to the same Wi-Fi as the Chromecast receiver.
How does Showmax work on smart TV?
How to watch Showmax on the smart TV app
- To connect your smart TV to your Showmax account using the code provided on your TV when opening the app, go to
- You may be prompted to log in. If you don't have a Showmax account, you'll need to create one first.
What devices support Showmax?
Showmax is available on these devices:
- Samsung smart TVs (2012 and later)
- Tizen smart TVs (2015 and later)
- LG NetCast smart TVs (2012 to 2014)
- LG WebOS smart TVs (2014 and later)
- Hisense smart TVs (selected models, Africa only)
- Android TVs (eg Sony, Philips, Sharp. See Android Devices)
How do I connect my DStv to my Smart TV?
How to install the new DStv Now app for your smart TV
- Connect your smart TV to the internet using ethernet cable or Wi-Fi.
- Go to the App Store on your TV, search for “DStv Now”, and install the app.
- Once installed, the app will display a code on your TV screen.
- On a laptop/desktop, go to now.dstv.com and sign in.
