How can I get Showmax for free?

Claim your free Showmax trial:

1. Go to showmax.com.
2. Sign up with your email and create a password.
3. Choose either Showmax mobile (R39) or standard (R99) plan.
4. Select a Credit/Debit Card to start your 14-day free trial. If you cancel within those 14 days, you won't be charged.

How can I watch Showmax for free without paying?

Showmax launches free streaming – including series, movies and sports

1. Download and install the latest version of the Showmax app;
2. Open the Showmax app and tap on the “more” menu icon;
3. Switch on free mode;
4. You will be automatically redirected to the home screen where you can then start watching free shows.

Is Showmax free on Smart TV?

Go to the Smart TV interface on your Smart TV. Browse to the Smart TV application store. Search for Showmax. Install the free Showmax application.

How can I download Showmax for free?

How to download Showmax movies & TV series on your phone

1. Go to your browser.
2. Open the Showmax app and select the episode or movie you want to watch offline.
3. Click on the download button. It is an icon of a cloud with an arrow pointing downwards. ...
4. Watch your series or movie offline after the download is complete.

Is Showmax free on DStv?

It's true, DStv Premium customers get Showmax at no extra cost, and subscribers on other packages receive a 50% discount. If you are a DStv Premium customer, you can add Showmax standard* to your DStv bill at no extra cost.

How do I watch Showmax?

Watch online at showmax.com or using the Showmax app. The Showmax app is available for phones, tablets, smart TVs, media players and gaming consoles. All you need is a subscription and a device that can connect to the internet to watch Showmax.

How do I get Showmax on DStv?

Add Showmax to your DStv bill

1. Premium subscribers. Showmax can be added to your subscription at no additional cost.
2. Compact, Compact Plus, Family or Access subscribers. Enjoy getting Showmax at a 50% discount. Pay only R49 per month.
3. Other DStv subscribers. Pay only R99 per month when you add Showmax to your bill.

How do I get Showmax on my TV Box?

How to watch Showmax on the smart TV app

1. To connect your smart TV to your Showmax account using the code provided on your TV when opening the app, go to
2. You may be prompted to log in. If you don't have a Showmax account, you'll need to create one first.

How does Showmax free trial work?

New subscribers to our Showmax and Showmax Mobile plans who provide direct, recurring payment details (e.g. Credit Card, PayPal) will receive a free 14 day trial to try out the service. You may cancel at any time, if not you will be billed automatically at the end of the trial period.

How do I cancel my Showmax 14 day free trial?

1. Sign in on the Showmax website.
2. Select My Account on the top menu bar under your username.
3. Select Manage Subscription.
4. Select Cancel Subscription.

Does Showmax have a free trial?

Showmax Free lets you stream selected shows, with ads and has limited functionality. You don't need an account and can use the service for as long as you like. The Showmax 14-day free trial gives you a chance to enjoy the full Showmax experience.

How can I watch Showmax on my TV without DStv?

How do I get Showmax if I don't have DStv?

1. Go to
2. Sign up with your email and create a password.
3. Select a payment method to start your 14-day free trial. Please note: you won't be charged a cent until the trial has ended and you can cancel at any time, even during the free trial.

Where do I get my Showmax code?

Go to Easy.dstv.com. Click on “My Account” and sign in to Easy platform. Click on “Go to Showmax” and sign up for Showmax. You will be automatically redirected to the voucher capture screen where the activation code is pre-populated, press submit.

Do I have to pay for Showmax?

As a DStv Premium subscriber, you get Showmax at zero additional cost. As a DStv Compact or Compact Plus subscriber, you'll get Showmax for only R49 per month. This means that once you have downgraded from Premium to Compact or Compact Plus, you will have to start paying for Showmax.

How much is Showmax on DStv Compact?

If you are a DStv Compact Plus, Compact, Family or Access customer, you'll get 50% off your Showmax standard subscription if you add it to your DStv bill. And if you're an EasyView customer, you can enjoy Showmax at the regular price of R99pm with the convenience of one consolidated bill.

Which countries is Showmax available?

Showmax and Showmax Pro plans are available in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, ...

How do I watch Showmax on my normal TV?

Get a Chromecast. Google Chromecast is a media-streaming device that plugs into the HDMI port. You can then open up the ShowMax app on your phone and “cast” the shows you want to watch from the app straight to the TV.

Does TV box support Showmax?

4K Mxq-pro Tv Box Supports DSTV Now Supersport Showmax Netflix Miracast Kodi. MXQ PRO 4K ANDROID TV BOX (SUPPORTS DSTV NOW, SUPERSPORT,SHOWMAX,MIRACAST, NETFLIX, KODI 17.4 AND SO MUCH MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!) PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL ANDROID BOXES SUPPORT DSTV NOW AND SHOWMAX.

Why does Showmax not work on my smart TV?

Disconnect the tv power plug from the wall. Then do a soft reset by unplugging the tv power cable from the back of the tv. Wait for sometime, like 9 seconds then connect the smart tv again back into power, switch it on again and the showmax app to see if the black screen has cleared.

Is Netflix free on DStv?

Yes, as the only way to add Netflix to your DStv account is by signing up to Netflix on your DStv Explora Ultra. How many Netflix memberships can I add to my DStv account? You can add one Netflix membership per DStv subscription which includes a DStv Explora Ultra.

Which is better Netflix or Showmax?

Although Showmax does have well known series and movies, Netflix takes the cake when it comes to the classics. When it comes to adding new movies and series for viewers to binge, Netflix and Showmax are pretty tied up. Both streaming services can be a little slow when it comes to timeous releases.

Can I share my Showmax account?

Your Showmax subscription lets you watch on two devices at the same time and you can register up to five devices to watch on.

What do I need for Showmax?

The Showmax app lets you download shows and movies to watch offline. It is available for Android and Apple phones, tablets, smart TVs, media boxes, Xbox One and PS4. Go to the app store on your device, search 'Showmax', select and download. To start watching, sign up at and follow the easy steps.