If you Add Showmax To Your DStv Bill, then you can stream or download series, movies, Showmax Originals and kids’ shows. So, if you don’t already know, you can add Showmax to your DStv list of channels to enjoy more from their amazing contents while at home or office.
- DStv Premium subscribers
Showmax can be added to your subscription at without any additional cost.
- Other DStv subscribers: Compact/Compact Plus/Confam/Yanga
You can enjoy Showmax at 50% discount. Just pay only NGN 1450 per month to add Showmax to your bill.
How To Add Showmax To Your DStv Account
You can add Showmax to both DStv Premium subscription or other subscription. Reas below to complete this process:
DStv Premium subscribers
Follow this step for premium subscribers only:
- Launch a web browser and visit the DStv Self Service website. Or open your “MyDStv App” on your device
- Sign in to your account
- Click ‘Add Showmax’ on the Showmax card
To complete the process, create a Showmax Account or Sign-in if you are already subscribed to it.
Other DStv users
Note that, you are required to make necessary payments. Only premium subscribers can get this done for free. If you are using the DStv compact, compact plus, Confam, or Yanga, then follow the below step:
- Go to DStv Self Service website or open “MyDStv App”
- Sign in to your DStv Account
- Then click ‘Add Showmax’ on the Showmax card
- Register for a Showmax Account or Sign-in if you already have an account
- Complete the payment process to setup the Showmax activation
And you have successfully added Showmax to your DStv Account.
What Is Showmax?
This is an online video entertainment service that offers unlimited series, movies, Showmax Originals, kids’ shows, sport, etc, to it’s users.
You can stream or download and watch video contents on a wide range of devices. There is no contracts, no commitments and no ad breaks while watching your favorite movies or series.
Showmax Plans
There are two different Showmax plans:
- Standard Showmax entertainment plan
- Showmax Pro plan
The showmax Pro offers you access to all the entertainment you love with live sport from SuperSport, news and more.
Which Devices Can I Watch On?
The answer to this depends on the plan you choose and subscribed to. With subscribing to either the standard Showmax or Showmax Pro plan, you can watch on different devices, which includes smartphones, tablets, computers, smart TVs, and media boxes.
While if you choose the more affordable Showmax Mobile plan, then you can only watch on either your mobile device or tablet.
Note that the live streaming content available on the Pro plans, which includes sports, is not supported on video game consoles and few older smart TVs.
Do I Need Wifi or Data?
Yes, you will need a reliable internet with a minimum speed of 5 to 10Mbps. You can either use Wi-Fi and/or data to stream or download videos. However, you can control how much data you use by selecting from 3 different streaming qualities.
To change this settings, go to Bandwidth Capping in the Showmax app Settings. Also, you can save data by downloading shows to watch offline on your mobile or tablet using the Showmax app.
How Do I Get The Showmax App?
The Showmax app allows users to download shows and movies and watch offline. It is available for Android, Apple phones, tablets, smart TVs, media boxes, Xbox One and PS4. Go to the app store or play store on your device, search ‘Showmax’. Then select and download the app.
Showmax Sign Up – How To Create Showmax Account
To start watching contents on the platform, sign up at www.showmax.com and follow the guide. After creating the showmax account and subscribed, you can log in to the Showmax app on your device and hit play.
- Go to www.showmax.com
- Click on Sign up
- Enter your email and password
- You can choose to provide your phone number or not. This is optional
- Click on Create new account
- Hear over to your email app, and verify the account by clicking on the verification link sent to you
And you are fully a Showmax account owner.
Showmax Plan and Pricing
- Standard Showmax entertainment plan – #1200
- Showmax Pro plan – #3200
How Much Does It Cost?
The showmax prices start from just:
- R225 per month in South Africa (promotional offer: R199 per month, valid until 31/01/2023)
- GHC 59.99 in Ghana
- KSH 1,050.00 in Kenya
- $13.99 in Mauritius
- NGN 3,200 in Nigeria
- UGX 33,600 in Uganda
- $8.99 in the rest of Africa
Note that Showmax Pro plans do NOT include the 14-day free trial due to sports licensing.
How To Subscribe To Showmax
After creating an account, select the plan you want to register for. Click on either the standard or pro. Proceed to payment. Provide payment details and complete payment. Once payment is completed, you can begin watching all of your favorite from your devices.
