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Can I use Showmax if my DStv subscription hasn’t been paid?
Yes, you can still access Showmax on all registered devices (other than your DStv Explora) as long as your Showmax subscription has been paid. Your monthly Showmax subscription will also revert to the prevailing monthly price.
Will I be able to access Showmax if my DStv subscription hasn’t been paid?
You will not be able to access Showmax on your DStv Explora if your DStv subscription is not paid – your DStv Explora needs to be active for Showmax to work. However, you will still be able to access Showmax on other platforms such as through your smart TV, tablet or smartphone.
I haven’t subscribed to Showmax. Why can I see Showmax content on my DStv Explora?
Anyone who has connected their DStv Explora to the internet (and switched connected services “on”) is able to browse Showmax content – you’ll see Showmax content when going to the Showmax screen, the “Just Added” screen which is displayed each time the blue DStv button is pressed, and in search results. This does not...
Why isn’t the Showmax programme I streamed available on DStv Explora for viewing at a later stage?
Showmax works differently to DStv Catch Up. When you stream a programme on DStv Catch Up, it is saved to the hard drive of the DStv Explora and is available for you to watch again at a later stage. When you stream a programme on Showmax, it does not save to the hard drive of the DStv Explora.
Do I need to sign in for Showmax each time I want to watch something?
No. The DStv Explora will remember that you are signed in to Showmax until: You sign out of Showmax The DStv Explora is reset to factory defaults You format the hard drive of the DStv Explora You reset the Personal User Preferences 365 days passed since you first signed in
Can I download Showmax content to my DStv Explora for viewing at a later stage?
The option to download Showmax content for viewing later is not supported on the DStv Explora.
Do the parental control levels that I set on the DStv Explora apply to Showmax content?
No. You can, however, control viewing of Showmax content by using Showmax Blocking in the Parental Control menu. When Showmax Blocking is switched “on”, you’ll need to enter the valid PG PIN each time you select to watch something in Showmax. To setup Showmax Blocking: Press the blue DStv button Scroll to Settings ...
Can I use Showmax on multiple devices?
You can register up to five devices with your Showmax subscription. The DStv Explora counts as one of these devices. You can also watch two different shows on two devices simultaneously off the same Showmax subscription.
What is Showmax?
Showmax is an online video on demand subscription service. For a monthly subscription (normally R99 per month), Showmax gives you access to thousands of hours of local and international movies and series. There's something for everyone, from familiar favourites to the best blockbusters. It's available on multiple...
If I ADD movies, will the content from these channels automatically be added to my Catch Up?
Yes, however Catch Up content for ADD movies is only available on the DStv Explora models.