Showmax is a Streaming Service Platform that is available in South Africa with African Content that offers Series, Movies, Kid’s Shows, Documentaries, Showmax & Multichoice Originals and Shows like BBC, SKY, Peacock, Sony, Premier League, Live Sports on your mobile Device with Starting Price.
How to Sign Up on Showmax Account
Step 1 -Start with Showmax’s official website – https://www.showmax.com/za or Showmax.com/link- and Navigate to the top right corner – ‘Get Started.’You can use Free Streaming Device My5 using My5.tv/activate.
Step 2 – Select your Preferred plan from Entertainment, Premier League & Entertainment + PL and Move to the next Screen.
Step 3 – Once you select the plan, you need to customize your plan according to your needs from ‘All Devices’ & Mobile’ inside the Entertainment Section. The basic Plan for ‘All Devices’ is R89pm, and ‘Mobile’ is 39pm.You Try free Streaming Channel5 via My5.tv/activate.
Step 4 – Next, You have to enter your Basic Detail To create an account after selecting the Plan on Showmax. You need to enter your Name, Surname, Email ID, Password and Mobile Number.
Step 5 – Enter your payment details, such as a credit or debit card, or choose the second option, ‘Pay with Airtime,’ to complete the payment.
Final Step – Once You Pay the Subscription amount, your Account will be created Successfully.
How to Sign in to Showmax Account
Step 1 – Use your Registered mail ID, visit the official – Showmax/link Website, and choose the Sign-in option, which is located at the top right corner of the Screen.
Step 2 – You will be asked to Enter the Registered email ID you used during the Registration, so enter the Same Email ID and Press the‘ Continue Button.
Step 3 – Enter the email ID and the old password used during the registration. You must enter the same password and check the Box [/] to keep me signed in. Tap on the ‘Sign in’ button.
Final Step – Once you Successfully log in, you will automatically Redirected to the Manage Account, where you can manage your Account According to You.
How to Link Your Device To Your Showmax
Step 1 – Once you finish your Sign and Login Process, Download the Showmax App on your Device. You must take your Remote, Press the ‘Home’ Button, Search Showmax, and complete the Downloading and Installation Process.
Step 2 – Next, Sign in with your registered email ID and Password and press the ‘Continue’ button at the bottom right corner.
Step 3 – Now, Use your computer or any mobile device, visit the website Showmax.com/Activate through your web browser, and enter the code in the activation field.
Note – You can also use the QR Code to visit the website. You can use your camera to navigate the link or any QR Code App to Scan the Code.
Step 4 – Once you reach the Showmax link, you must log in again with your registered email ID and Password.
Step 5 – Now, You Need to Select Your Plans; if you have not yet selected and Pay the Amount to Activate Your Subscription; if You have already taken the Plan, then Skip Step 5 and Move to Step 6.
Step 6 – Enter the activation code on the TV screen. You just need to carefully enter the code on the Showmax/link Website and Tap on the ‘Continue’ Button to Finish.
Last Step – I hope you have entered your code on the URL Showmax.com/link and that your Showmax Account is successfully linked to your device.
How to Activate Your Showmax Channel on Different Devices
Showmax Supports Multiple Devices like IOS, HUAWEI, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, Hisense, DSTV, LG, XBOX & Playstation. All devices have different activation methods, so that we will explain them individually. Let’s Start with:
On DSTV Streaming:-
Step 1- First, You Need to Connect to DSTV ConnectID. Open the App menu inside DSTV Streama. Make Sure you have an Updated version of DSTV Streama or use a QR Code to update the Latest version.
Step 2 – Sign up and enter your email ID and password on the Showmax website – Showmax.com/link.
Step 3 – Press the blue button on your remote to sign in, which will take you to your DStv profile. Scroll down until you see the Showmax App. Press “OK” on the remote, enter your login details like Email ID and Password, and Continue.
Step 4– You will Successfully log inside the Showmax App, where you will receive the Showmax Link or Bar Code.
Step 5 – You can use the Scan Bar Code directly or visit -Showmax.com/Activate or Showmax.com/link URL to enter your activation code.
Final Step – Once you Successfully enter the code, you will automatically redirected to the Showmax Library, where you can explore your shows.
On Android TV:
Step 1 Open the Google Play Store > Search Showmax App> Download, Install, Sign up, or Login And Activate the Subscription.
Step 2 – Open the Showmax app inside Android TV, Log in with your Email ID & Password and then Continue. You will get the activation code on your TV screen, where you must Visit Showmax.com/link or Scan the QR Code.
Step 3 -Now, visit the showmax.com/activate link on your computer or mobile. Enter the code in the activation field, press ‘Continue,’ and finish the activation process.
On IOS (Apple TV, iPhone, Macbook)
Step 1 – Open AppStore, Search >Showmax App, then tap ‘Get’ to complete the Downloading & Installation and open the Showmax App Inside the Home Screen.
– If you don’t find Showmax App, go to the App Library and tap & hold the Showmax icon until the command menu appears. Then select “add to home screen”.
Step 2 -Now, You will need to Visit the official Showmax Website – Showmax.com, where you need to create an account and purchase the Subscription.
Step 3 -Next, Login to the Showmax App inside the Apple TV, enter your email ID and Password and continue to the next Screen, where you will receive an activation code; you must enter the code on Showmax.com/link.
Step 4 – Visit the Showmax.com/activate link through Safari Browser. Alternatively, you can scan the QR code directly with the camera to enter the code in the activation field and complete the activation successfully.
On Xbox:
Step 1 -On the Home Screen, Scroll to the Search Option and Press the ‘A’ Button. Search ‘Showmax App’ and Press ‘A’ to Download the App—Press the Xbox Button on the Centre of the Controller.
– You can Also Check the Showmax App on the Download List on the Homepage.
Step 2 -Visit the Showmax.com Website, create the account, and Purchase the Subscription; otherwise, you cannot activate your Showmax.
Step 3 -Now, log in to the Showmax account inside the Xbox TV and the email ID and Password. Continue to the Next Screen to Receive the Activation Code.
Step 4 -You must use Showmax/link or Bar Code to complete the Activation Process.
Step 5 – Once you reach the URL – Showmax.com/Activate through Mobile or Computer, Enter the Activation Code as visible on your Xbox TV Screen.
On PlayStation PS4:
Step 1 – You will get Showmax pre-installed on the TV & Video Tab. Find the Showmax App and Press the ‘X’ Button to Download the App.
Step 2 – Now, go to the Showmax.com website, sign up, log in, purchase the subscription according to your choice, and pay the amount to activate the subscription.
Step 3 – Next, log in with your Email ID & Password on PlayStation PS4, then continue to receive the 6-digit Activation Code.
Step 4 – Now, you must visit the Showmax.com link OR scan the bar code to see the activation page directly.
Step 5 – Enter the 6 Digit Code inside Showmax.com/Activate URL and Press the Continue Button to Finish the Activation Process.
On HUAWEI:
Step 1 – You have to Open the App Gallery App inside the Huwai Device, then Search ‘Showmax’, Complete the Installation Process, and Find it in your App Drawer.
Step 2 – Now, Go to the Official Showmax.com Website, where you need to complete the Sign Up and Login Process, including Subscription Purchase,
Step 3 – Open the Showmax App to log in with your Email ID & Password Inside the Huawei Device and Continue Activation using the Showmax.com/link URL or Bar Code.
Step 4 – Now, you can directly visit the official activation showmax.com/Activate link or use a scanner to scan the code, enter the code into the activation field, and complete the activation process.
On Hisense:
Step 1 – Make Sure you have a Properly high-speed Connection to complete the activation process. At least 4MB is Required.
Step2 – Now, You have to install the Showmax App from the App Store inside Hisense Smart TV and log in.
Step 3 – Before Login to Showmax, you should be the Old Member of Showmax; otherwise, you need to Create an Account on the official Showmax.com and have to Purchase the Subscription.
Step 4 – You have completed the Setup of Showmax. So now log in to the Showmax App inside Hisense Smart TV, Continue receiving the activation code, and follow the link – Showmax/link or Bar Code to Enter the Code.
Step 5 – Now, visit Showmax.com/Activate Url. Please enter the code you receive on Hisense TV, and then continue to Finish Setup.
On Samsung Smart TV:
Step 1 – Suppose you must activate Showmax on your device first. In that case, you should have a proper high-speed connection of at least 10MBPS to complete the setup quickly.
– So, start with the App tab, which has 4 square blocks on your TV, and search for and install the Showmax app.
Step 3 – Now, Register on the Showmax App to log in to the Showmax App on the Samsung Smart TV.
Step 4 – Once you Log in to the Samsung TV App, you will receive the activation code and the Showmax.com/Activate or Bar Code.
Step 5 – Now, Use the URL – Showmax.com/Activate or Scan the code to visit the website, enter your activation Code, Select your TV Provider Login and Finish the Setup.
Bonus Tips
– Permanently Delete the Previous history when you complete the Sign Up Process to Showmax using Showmax/link and Use a different Tab to log in.
– Always use the Same Email ID for Showmax Sign Up and TV Provider for Quick Login.
– Contact the official Showmax Customer Support if your Showmax App is not Working Properly. Do not use third-party Services. Due to this, your subscription may be terminated.
– Follow Our Page for the Latest Updates related to Showmax’s Activation Guide with upcoming Features & Benefits.
Showmax/Link – FAQ
How do I link my Showmax to my TV?
Open Your TV’s app store. Download the Showmax app, Sign in to TV, Go to showmax.com/activate on your computer or mobile device, enter the code on the screen, Select TV Provider, and then Sign in Again. That’s it!
How do I enter my Showmax Voucher code?
How do I enter my Showmax Voucher code?
Visit www.showmax.com/voucher, Sign in, and Select ‘Plans & Payment’ in your Account settings. Scroll down to the voucher section, enter your code, click “Apply”, and click ‘Yes’, redeem now.
How to link Showmax with DStv?
Sign in or sign up for MyDStv. Click My Products, then Subscriptions, and select an active DStv subscription. Select the plus sign + on “Add” to the subscription”. Navigate to the Showmax banner and click to ‘add’ Showmax.
How do I scan a QR code with Showmax on my TV?
To Scan the QR code, use your camera to open the website. Sign in to Showmax. Enter the Activation code on your TV screen within 15 minutes. That’s it.
How many devices can connect to Showmax?
Showmax plans to offer customers a range of series, movies, kids’ shows, documentaries, and more. It shows like NBC, HBO, BBC, Sky, and Peacock up to 5 different devices, with 2 simultaneous streams.
Why is Showmax not working on my TV?
Make Sure your App is Updated. If not, then Go to Settings > System > Software Update. Log in or Log out, or Delete the App and Re-install it. If this is not working, contact official Showax Support.