How to stream Showmax on the DStv Explora

DStv customers are able to stream Showmax directly to internet-connected Exploras, directly to the TV. All you need is a Showmax subscription, an active DStv subscription and internet.

What do I need to get Showmax on my DStv Explora?

1. You need to live in South Africa, Kenya or Nigeria.
2. The Explora needs to be connected to the internet.
3. An internet connection of at least 10Mbps for the best quality picture, with 2Mbps being the absolute minimum speed. Uncapped is recommended.
4. An active DStv subscription and Showmax subscription.

If you are a DStv subscriber without a Showmax subscription, sign up here.

How do I get Showmax on my DStv Explora?

1. Ensure the Explora is connected to the internet. Go to dstv.com/getconnected for more info.
2. To access Showmax on the Explora, push the blue DStv button on the Explora remote control. For Explora 2 owners, press the Showmax button.
3. Scroll to “Watch now” and select “Showmax”.
4. Navigate to the content you’d like to watch and push OK when you’ve found the show you’ve been looking for.
5. You will be prompted to sign into your Showmax account. If you don’t have an account, sign up at Showmax.com.
6. Once you’ve signed in, you’re ready to bingewatch!

How do I sign up for Showmax as a DStv subscriber?

Go to www.showmax.com/dstv and follow the steps. DStv Premium subscribers get Showmax at no cost and DStv Compact and Compact Plus subscribers pay R49 a month.

How do I add Showmax to my DStv bill if I’m already a subscriber?

1. Go to www.showmax.com and sign in.
2. Go to Manage Account and click on Manage Subscription.
3. Select “DStv add to account” as your payment method.
4. Enter your South African ID number.
5. Confirm your mobile phone number. A one-time pin (OTP) will be SMSed to this number to verify your account.
6. Enter the OTP and accept the T&Cs. Your entire family can start watching Showmax on up to five devices.
7. Get watching!

What are the pros and cons of watching Showmax on my Explora?

The major advantage is that you can watch all the series, movies, kids’ shows and documentaries on your big-screen TV. No new tech required. But do take note that some of the Showmax features available on other devices are not supported on the DStv Explora.

What resolution will I get when I watch Showmax on my DStv Explora?

Stream content in either SD or HD resolution on your Explora. SD content is 576i (633MB per hour) while HD content is 1080i (2.2GB per hour).