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10 March 2020

How to get set up with streaming apps

Ready to join the streaming revolution? Here’s how to get started with the Netflix, Showmax and DStv Now apps for your Android device.

Follow these steps to set yourself up with the Netflix, Showmax and DStv Now app on your Android smartphone or tablet in South Africa, and then get streaming.

How to get the Showmax app

The Showmax app is available for Android phones and tablets running Android 4.4.0 or higher.

First, sign up to Showmax on the Showmax website using your web browser.

The next step is to get the free app for your device from the Google Play Store. Here’s how.

  • Launch the Google Play Store application on your Android device.
  • Search for Showmax.
  • If the Showmax app doesn’t appear in your search result, your Android device is not supported.
  • Install the free Showmax app.
  • Sign into the app using the log-in details you used when you first signed up to Showmax.

You may find that the Showmax app requests your permission to access the microphone of your device as the app supports voice search. This is optional, and can be turned on or off by going to system settings.

What is there to watch?

Keeping Up with the Kardashians S20

Keeping Up with the Kardashians S20

The Planets

The Planets

Three Identical Strangers (2018)

Three Identical Strangers (2018)

Matwetwe (2018)

Matwetwe (2018)

Skemerson (2018)

Skemerson (2018)

Superstore S1-6

Superstore S1-6

Emergence S1

Emergence S1

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1-7

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1-7

Read more about what’s coming to Showmax this month.

How to get the DStv Now app

The DStv Now app is completely free and available to all DStv subscribers, across all packages. The app gives subscribers access to the same DStv channels they’d have on their Explora, so they can watch when they are on the go, on their Android smartphones or tablets.

With the DStv Now app, DStv subscribers are able to stream live shows or to watch content on Catch Up on demand once it’s already aired. It’s also possible to download series episodes and movies onto a smartphone or tablet using the app to be watched offline later.

Here’s how to get the app. Remember that it is only available to DStv subscribers.

  • Register for DStv Now »
  • Download the DStv Now app for your Android or smartphone or tablets from the Google Play Store.
  • Log into the app using your password or ID number.
  • Enter the OTP that will be sent to your phone or your email address.
  • Once you’re verified, fill in your name, email and a password for your account.
  • Now you can start searching for the show you want to watch!

What is there to watch?

The Planets

The Planets

Murdoch Mysteries

Murdoch Mysteries

Still Breathing

Still Breathing

Fighting With My Family (2019)

Fighting With My Family (2019)

Jett

Jett

Young Sheldon

Young Sheldon

American Housewife S4

American Housewife S4

The Bachelor SA S1-2

The Bachelor SA S1-2

Read more about what’s coming to DStv Now this month.

How to get the Netflix app

First, sign up to Netflix on the Netflix site.

Then download the app from the Google Play Store, and log in with the details you used when you signed up.

Then, get streaming. It’s that simple.

What is there to watch?

Altered Carbon S2

Altered Carbon S2

Queen Sono S1

Queen Sono S1

I Am Not Okay With This

I Am Not Okay With This

Gentefied

Gentefied

Read more about what’s coming to Netflix this month.

What about data?

Before you start streaming series episodes, movies and sport to your smartphone or tablet, you will need to set yourself up with the right kind of internet connection. Read more about what you’ll need here.

More how-tos

How do I watch Amazon Prime Video on DStv?

How do I watch Amazon Prime Video on DStv?

The DStv Explora Ultra comes with ready-to-use streaming apps Showmax, Netflix, Prime Video and more. Here’s how to get Amazon’s streaming service.

How do I watch Netflix on DStv?

How do I watch Netflix on DStv?

With the new DStv Explora Ultra, subscribers get streaming apps Showmax and Netflix already integrated. Here’s how to get set up.

Get 1GB free data for streaming with your Showmax Mobile subscription and MTN

Get 1GB free data for streaming with your Showmax Mobile subscription and MTN

New and existing Showmax Mobile customers are now able to stream up to 10 hours of series, movies, kids’ shows and more with 1GB of free MTN data every month until 31 October 2021.

How to watch sport online in South Africa

How to watch sport online in South Africa

Here’s where you’ll find live sport from SuperSport to stream in your web browser or on your phone or tablet.

Where to stream live news in South Africa

Where to stream live news in South Africa

Here’s how to get your fix of live news on streaming platforms.

What is Showmax Pro?

What is Showmax Pro?

Everything you need to know about the new offering that includes live sport streaming from SuperSport, music and news channels.

How to download with the DStv app

How to download with the DStv app

Get the DStv app on smartphone or tablet, connect to Wi-Fi and download shows to watch offline later.

How much does Netflix cost in South Africa?

How much does Netflix cost in South Africa?

Wanting to get into streaming TV and wondering how much it’ll cost you? Here’s a breakdown.

View more how-tos

What's new?

On Amazon Prime On DStv On Netflix On Showmax

On all services

  • On Amazon Prime
  • On DStv
  • On Netflix
  • On Showmax

Coming soon

Coming soon to Amazon Prime

Coming soon to DStv

Coming soon to Netflix

Coming soon to Showmax

Them S1

Them S1

On Amazon Prime

IMDB 4.7/10 Rotten Tomatoes 75%

How to With John Wilson

How to With John Wilson

On Showmax

IMDB 8.7/10 Rotten Tomatoes 100%

Bull S5

Bull S5

On DStv

IMDB 7.0/10

Coming soon

Coming soon to Amazon Prime

Coming soon to DStv

Coming soon to Netflix

Coming soon to Showmax

Lady Bird (2017)

Lady Bird (2017)

On Showmax

IMDB 7.5/10 Rotten Tomatoes 99%

This Is A Robbery: The World’s Biggest Art Heist

This Is A Robbery: The World’s Biggest Art Heist

On Netflix

IMDB 7.0/10 Rotten Tomatoes 80%

The Flight Attendant S1

The Flight Attendant S1

On DStv

IMDB 7.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes 98%

Western Stars (2019)

Western Stars (2019)

On Showmax

IMDB 7.5/10 Rotten Tomatoes 94%

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