Hello there, dear readers! Today, we're diving deep into the world of on-demand video services, particularly focusing on Showmax, an amazing platform that brings a world of entertainment right into your living room. If you're not familiar with Showmax, it's a streaming service that gives you access to a huge library of films, series, and more. It's like having a video store in your home, but without the late fees!
But how do you get Showmax onto your big screen TV? After all, while watching on a laptop or tablet is fine, nothing beats the experience of watching your favorite shows and movies on a large TV screen. If you're wondering how to link Showmax to your TV, you're in the right place.
Here's a simple, step-by-step guide to get you streaming in no time:
Step 1: Check Your Device Compatibility
Showmax is compatible with several types of devices that can connect to your TV, including Smart TVs, media streaming devices like Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire Stick, gaming consoles like PlayStation and Xbox, and even Google Chromecast. Make sure you have a compatible device before proceeding.
Step 2: Install Showmax
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If you're using a Smart TV, search for Showmax in your TV's app store, download, and install it.
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If you're using a streaming device or gaming console, go to their respective app store and do the same.
Step 3: Create or Sign In to Your Showmax Account
You'll need a Showmax account to access its content. If you don't have one yet, go to www.showmax.com on your computer or mobile device and follow the prompts to create an account. If you already have one, sign in with your account details.
Step 4: Link Your TV to Showmax
Once you've installed the app and logged into your account, you'll need to link your TV to Showmax:
- Launch the Showmax app on your TV or streaming device.
- A code should appear on the screen. Keep this screen open.
- Go to www.showmax.com/link on a computer or mobile device.
- Sign in if you're not already signed in.
- Enter the code that’s displayed on your TV screen and click "Link".
Step 5: Start Streaming!
After you've successfully linked your TV to Showmax, you're ready to start exploring the wide variety of content available on the platform. Whether you're into gritty dramas, hilarious comedies, or thrilling documentaries, there's something for everyone on Showmax.
Conclusion
And there you have it! In five easy steps, you've unlocked a whole new world of entertainment right in your living room. Remember to keep your device's software up to date to ensure you always have the best Showmax experience possible. Enjoy your favorite movies and shows on the big screen and happy streaming!
If you encounter any issues during the process or have more questions about Showmax, don't hesitate to drop a comment below or reach out to Showmax’s customer support. They're there to help ensure you enjoy your viewing experience.
Stay tuned for more engaging and practical how-tos. Until next time, stream on!
Supported smart tvs include
- Samsung Smart TVs (2012 and later)
- Samsung Tizen Smart TVs (2015 and later)
- LG NetCast Smart TVs (2012 to 2014)
- LG WebOS Smart TVs (2014 and later)
- Hisense Smart TVs (Selected models, Africa only)
- Android TVs (e.g. Sony, Philips, Sharp. See Android Devices)
Live streaming (Showmax Pro) is only possible on these models:
- Samsung Tizen Smart TVs (2017 and later)
- LG WebOS Smart TVs (2014 and later)
How to install showmax app on your smart tv
Samsung Smart TV
- Ensure that your Smart TV’s firmware is up to date.
- 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.
LG Smart TV
- Ensure that your Smart TV’s firmware is up to date.
- 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.
Hisense Smart TV
The Showmax app is pre-installed on all new supported Hisense Smart TV models. Supported devices already in market can get the app by performing a firmware update.
How to update your smart tv firmware / software
This process varies depending on the make and model of your Smart TV.
Samsung Smart TV
- Go to samsung.com.
- Enter the model number of your TV in the search box e.g ES6600.
- Select your model from the search results.
- On the product details page, scroll down to the Support (or Firmware) section.
- Open the Upgrade Guide for instructions on how to upgrade your TV.
- The easiest method to follow is the online method, Alternatively follow the USB update method.
LG Smart TV
- Go to lg.com.
- Enter the model number of your TV in the search box e.g. 65LB720T.
- Select your model from the search results.
- On the product detail page, Select the Product Support button.
- Select Software Update tab.
- Open the Software Upgrade Guide and follow the relevant instructions.
Hisense Smart TV
- On your Hisense Smart TV, select Settings > About > System Update > Check Firmware Upgrade.
- Select the Detect button to check for available updates.
How to launch the showmax app on your smart tv
- Go to the Smart TV interface on your Smart TV.
- In the application section, navigate to Showmax and launch the application.
Showmax Parental control
Most new Smart TVs made after 2015 use the new native Showmax app, and as such, it shares the same Parental PIN functionality with the Showmax.com website and Mobile apps. However, certain older Smart TVs can only run earlier versions of the Showmax app which uses a different Parental PIN system and Profile Age Restrictions.
How can you tell which Showmax app your TV has installed ?
Simply open the Showmax App on your Smart TV and navigate to ‘’sign out’’. On the sign out window, you will see the ‘V’ number. If your version number is V1.XX then your TV is using the older Showmax Version 1 app.
The Parental PIN system for the V1 app works on the basis that all profiles need a unique PIN to provide security for all profiles. This stops any user from entering another person's profile without the PIN. You can set the profile PINs for your V1 app on the following link: showmax.com/settings
While the V1 PIN system stops individual users from getting into other profiles, you may still wish to set an appropriate Profile Age Restriction for a profile to ensure the content is suitable. The V1 app operates slightly different to that of the showmax.com and mobile apps.
You can still create and edit profiles using the ‘’Manage Profiles’’ system as can be found on the Showmax.com site.
If you select age groups 2-4 or 5-6 for a profile on Showmax.com your V1 app will display content aged 2-6 for that profile
If you select age groups 7-9 or 10-12 for a profile on Showmax.com your V1 app will display content aged 7-12 for that profile
If you select age groups 13-17 for a profile on Showmax.com your V1 app will display content aged 13-17 for that profile
If you select age groups Adult for a profile on Showmax.com your V1 app will display content aged 18+ for that profile