Do you wish to learn how to get Showmax on DSTV? Showmax is the local South African alternative to Netflix. It’s a Video on Demand service offering subscribers a host of local and international shows. What you may not be aware of is that Showmax is owned by Multichoice. That’s the same company that also owns DSTV. Many people have been asking how they can get Showmax as part of their DSTV packages. The advantage of doing this is that you are then able to make your payments in one place.
How to add Showmax to DSTV Family, Access and Easyview
Below is how to get Showmax if you are a DSTV Family, Access and Easyview subscriber. Please note that people on these bouquets pay the full Showmax subscription. There is no discount.
- First, you need to sign into your DSTV account.
- Now you need to go to My Products.
- Next, choose your DSTV package.
- Click on Link Showmax.
- You are now presented with a quotation which you need to accept.
- Click on Add Showmax.
- You will now get
How to get Showmax on DSTV Compact and Compact Plus
People on DSTV Compact and Compact Plus pay half the price when they add Showmax to their DSTV accounts. The following is how to add Showmax for Compact and Compact plus subscribers;
- Sign into your DSTV account.
- Go to My Products.
- Choose your DSTV package. In this case that’s either Compact or Compact Plus.
- Click on Link Showmax.
- You will now get a quote. Accept it.
- Click on Add Showmax.
- You are now redirected to the Showmax site to sign in.
How to add Showmax on DSTV Premium in South Africa
The good news for DSTV Premium subscribers is that they get Showmax absolutely free of charge. All that you need to do is to add it to your DSTV account. The following is how to do it;
- Sign into your DSTV account.
- Choose My Products.
- Choose the DSTV Premium package.
- Click on Add Showmax.
- You are now presented with a quotation. Accept it.
- You are now taken to the Showmax website where you can either sign up to get your Showmax account. If you already have an account, you can sign in.
How do I watch Showmax on DSTV?
That’s how to get Showmax on DSTV. It’s easy enough to do. You should be done in a few minutes. However, there is a catch. Some people think that Showmax is a channel on DSTV.
However, that is not the case. Showmax is a Video on Demand streaming service. It’s works over the internet. So, you can watch Showmax on your phone, computer and on other computer connected devices.
If you have a DSTV Explora, you can watch DSTV on that if it is connected to the internet. If it is not, then you won’t be able to get Showmax. That’s something that you need to keep in mind.
Signing up for Showmax using the tips given above does not mean your DSTV is going to suddenly have a new channel called Showmax. That’s not how it works.
We have already noted that Showmax works in the same way as Netflix. In fact, you can also get Netflix on your DSTV Explora.
Here is a Showmax vs Netflix data usage article.
Summary
That’s how to get Showmax on DSTV in South Africa. In this article, we showed you the steps for adding Showmax to your DSTV. We noted that Premium customers get Showmax for free, while Compact and Compact Plus customers pay half the price for the streaming service.
Everyone else has to pay the full price. In terms of use, we noted the important fact that Showmax is a video streaming service in the same league as Netflix. It works over the internet.
You will not get it on your DSTV by simply signing up. You need to then log in using your phone, tablet, smart tv or on any other device that’s connected to the internet.
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