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21 December 2018

How to stream Showmax on the DStv Explora

Here's how to stream Showmax using your internet-connected 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 Premium subscriber?

  1. Sign into your DStv account at www.dstv.co.za.
  2. Select My Products.
  3. Choose the DStv Premium package.
  4. Click Add Showmax on the Showmax banner.
  5. Accept the quotation.
  6. Once you’ve activated Showmax on the DStv Self Service website, you’ll be redirected to the Showmax website to sign up or sign in and start watching.
  7. Get watching!

For DStv subscribers on other packages

DStv Compact and Compact Plus customers qualify for a 50% Showmax discount, whereas DStv customers on Family, Access and Easyview have the option to add Showmax to their DStv bill, but pay the standard Showmax price.

  1. Sign into your DStv account at www.dstv.co.za.
  2. Select My Products.
  3. Choose a DStv package.
  4. Click Link Showmax on the Showmax banner.
  5. Accept the quotation.
  6. Click Add Showmax to proceed.

Once you’ve activated Showmax on the DStv Self Service website, you’ll receive confirmation that you’ve been successful. Then you’ll be redirected to the Showmax website to sign up or sign in and start 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).

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