Can you download Showmax on a smart TV? We have been getting questions about this from some of our readers. Showmax is great for those looking for a streaming service that the best in terms of local content. A lot of South Africans prefer Showmax to the globally acclaimed Netflix. One thing that you may be looking to do is to download some of your favorite shows. That way, you will then be able to watch them offline. But can this be done on a Smart TV?
Is it possible to download Showmax movies on a smart TV
It’s currently not possible to download Showmax movies on a smart TV. The reason for this is the fact that you can only download movies and series via the Showmax app. That’s available on the Google Play Store and on the Apple App Store.
Can you do it on other devices?
That’s the answer to the question; “can you downloads Showmax on a smart TV?” It’s currently not possible to do so. We have already noted that you can currently download Showmax on Android and iOS devices.
But, is downloading possible on other devices? The answer is no. We have a previous article in which we talked about whether or not it’s possible to download Showmax on a PC or laptop. It was noted in that article that doing so is currently not possible. The reasons for that are the same ones that were given in this article.
Why download Showmax videos onto a smart TV?
All the streaming services that are available in South Africa offer downloads in one form or the other. The idea behind that is that people do not always have access to internet. And where internet connectivity is available, it’s sometimes not stable enough to allow for live streaming.
We have a previous post in which we talked about how to stop buffering on Showmax. That’s one challenge that you can encounter when it comes to streaming your movies and other shows live. It’s way better to pre-download your movies and other shows onto your device.
That way, you will be able to watch them when needed even when you are offline. The great thing is that you will also not have buffering. Another great thing is that you can save data this way because you can use free internet to make your downloads. If you have free internet at home, that becomes ideal.
Summary
In this article, we tried to answer the question; “can you download Showmax on a smart TV?” It was noted that Showmax currently only allows downloads on iOS and Android devices. So, if you have a smart TV, you can only use it to stream your shows without downloading them onto the device.