How do I connect Showmax to DStv?

Here's how to add Showmax to DStv Compact, DStv Compact Plus, DStv Family, DStv Access and DStv Easyview.

1. Sign into your DStv account at
2. Select My Products.
3. Choose a DStv package.
4. Click Link Showmax on the Showmax banner.
5. Accept the quotation.
6. Click Add Showmax to proceed.

How do I activate Showmax on DStv?

For DStv Premium customers:

1. Login to your account.
2. Locate the Showmax banner on your account dashboard.
3. Click 'Activate'.
4. You'll be prompted to create a Showmax account - click Create Account. If you already have a Showmax account, just sign in and start watching.

How do I activate Showmax?

Go to the app store on your device, search 'Showmax', select and download. To start watching, sign up at and follow the easy steps. Once you're a subscriber, log in to the Showmax app on your device and hit play.

How do I register Showmax on 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.

Is Showmax free on DStv?

DStv Premium customers get Showmax free when added to their DStv account. For DStv Compact Plus and Compact customers, Showmax is billed at R49pm (instead of the normal R99pm) when paid via their DStv account.

Why is Showmax not working on my 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 do I link my device to my Showmax account?

Showmax Mobile and Showmax Pro Mobile plans: You may register one active device on your Showmax account. You can change the registered device up to 8 times per year.
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1. Sign in on the Showmax website.
2. Select My Account from the top menu bar under your username.
3. Select My Devices to manage your registered devices.

How do I watch Showmax on my normal TV?

Get a Chromecast. Google Chromecast is a media-streaming device that plugs into the HDMI port. You can then open up the ShowMax app on your phone and “cast” the shows you want to watch from the app straight to the TV.

How can I watch Showmax on my non smart TV?

5 Ways You Can Stream Showmax On Your Non-Smart TV

1. Connecting your laptop with your TV using a HDMI cable. ...
2. Connecting your phone or tablet to the TV. ...
3. Get the Xbox One. ...
4. Get the Sony Playstation 4. ...
5. Get Google's Chromecast.

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.

What devices support Showmax?

Showmax is available on these devices:

• Apple and Android smartphones and tablets using the Showmax app.
• Laptops and computers through your web browser.
• Google Chromecast and Apple TV, including Airplay – here's how Airplay works »
• DStv Explora – make sure you connect it to the internet.

How can I watch Showmax on my TV without DStv?

How do I get Showmax if I don't have DStv?

1. Go to
2. Sign up with your email and create a password.
3. 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.

Is Showmax on smart TV?

The Showmax app is available for Android and Apple phones, tablets, smart TVs and media boxes as well as the Xbox One and PS4. Go to the app store on your device and simply search for Showmax.

How do I find my TV code?

Find the code

Open the YouTube app on your Smart TV or streaming device. Go to Settings . Scroll to Link with TV code. A blue TV code will show on your TV.

How do I connect my Samsung phone to my TV using HDMI?

Step 1: Connect your HDMI cable to one of the HDMI port at the back of the TV. Step 2: Connect the MHL adapter to your phone. Step 3: Connect the MHL adapter to a power source using the USB cable of your mobile device.

Can I stream from my phone to my TV?

Screen mirroring your Android phone to TV

If you have a modern smart TV, the big manufacturers tend to include built-in screen mirroring software, allowing you to broadcast your phone's screen as long as both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.

How do I set up streaming on my TV?

Your streaming device connects to the internet through either an ethernet cable or Wi-Fi. It connects to your television through the HDMI port. Connect your device to a power source and the HDMI port on your television, then use the TV remote to change the source or input to the corresponding HDMI port.

How do I stream from my phone to my TV using USB?

Most TVs have several HDMI ports, and you can connect your phone via an HDMI to USB adapter. Simply plug in your phone to the USB side of the adapter, and plug in the HDMI end to a free port. Then set your TV to that port and keep going.

Can I connect my phone to my TV without WiFi?

Screen Mirroring Without Wi-Fi

Therefore, no Wi-Fi or internet connection is required to mirror your phone screen onto your smart TV. (Miracast only supports Android, not Apple devices.) Using an HDMI cable can achieve similar results.

What is HDMI port in TV?

What is HDMI? HDMI means High-Definition Multimedia Interface, a standard for simultaneously transmitting digital video and audio from a source, such as a computer or TV cable box, to a computer monitor, TV or projector.

How do I hook up HDMI?

To connect your laptop to your TV with an HDMI cable:

1. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into your HDMI input on your laptop.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into one of the HDMI inputs on your TV.
3. Using the remote control, select the input that corresponds to where you plugged in the cable (HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, etc.).

What is enter code?

Enter Code is a feature that is available for a limited number of users. It is currently not possible for anyone to generate a code to use at this time. The app will not follow a generic URL or just any QR code found on the street. If it isn't a Ride with GPS app code then you will get the error “Invalid Code”.

How can I connect my TV to the Wi-Fi?

How to connect the TV to a network using a wireless connection

1. Press the HOME button on the remote.
2. Select Settings.
3. The next steps will depend on your TV menu options: Select Network & Internet — Easy setup — Wi-Fi. ...
4. Select your Wi-Fi network. ...
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.