On August 19, 2015, the online subscription video on demand (SVOD) service Showmax launched in South Africa. With a focus on local content and partnerships with mobile carriers, Showmax uses a localization strategy to take on large suppliers of video-on-demand. It is the top player in the African market, with 2.1 million customers. Customers can download up to 25 episodes or films at once from Showmax and view them offline on iOS and Android tablets and smartphones. To reduce the quantity of data required for download, four quality options are offered. Installing and activating the Showmax app on your device at showmax.com/activate with your account login credentials is required in order to enjoy Showmax streaming on your smart TV.
How to Activate and Stream Showmax on Apple TV?
To stream Showmax content on an Apple TV (4th generation or later), take the following actions:
- After turning it on, navigate from the Apple TV main screen to the App Store.
- To locate the application, select Search and then the Voice option.
- Say “SHOWMAX” to begin looking for the Showmax app right now.
- After choosing the app from the list of results when it appears on the screen, click the Get button to start the installation process. In case you are reinstalling the application, a cloud icon will show up as the button.
- Open the Showmax app on your TV after installation.
- A One-Time Activation Code, an activation URL, and a QR code will appear on your TV screen when you run the app.
- Use a computer or mobile browser to go to showmax.com/activate, the activation URL, to connect your TV to your Showmax account.
- As an alternative, you can access the activation page by scanning the QR code and then tap the link.
- Next, click Continue after entering the special activation code that you see on your TV screen in the designated field.
- Next, enter your login information and sign in to your Showmax account.
- Your television will automatically sign you into the app.
- Get your stream going!
How to Activate and Stream Showmax on Android TV?
- Make sure your Android TV is connected to Wi-Fi before turning it on.
- Next, launch the Google Play store with your remote.
- Next, click the Search box located at the top of the Play Store.
- Enter “SHOWMAX” into the search field to locate the app. To locate the app, you can also utilize the voice search function on your TV remote.
- The Showmax app can then be installed on your Android TV by selecting it from the search results and clicking the Install button.
- Open the Showmax app on your Android TV after installation.
- When you launch the app, your TV screen will display a QR code, an activation URL, and a One-Time Activation Code. Remember the code and keep your screen open.
- To link your TV to your Showmax account, use a computer or mobile browser to visit showmax.com/activate, the activation URL.
- Alternatively, you can scan the QR code and touch the generated link to get to the activation page.
- Next, fill in the designated field with the unique activation code that appears on your TV screen and click Continue.
- Lastly, sign in to your Showmax account by entering your login details.
- You’ll be signed into the app automatically by your television.
- Enjoy streaming SHowmax on your Android TV
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