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How can I pay?
The best movies, series and kids’ shows and live Premier League football on your phone. Learn about plan options, payment methods, service availability, device compatibility and more.
How can I pay?
The best movies, series and kids’ shows and live Premier League football on your phone. Learn about plan options, payment methods, service availability, device compatibility and more.
How can I pay?
The best movies, series and kids’ shows and live Premier League football on your phone. Learn about plan options, payment methods, service availability, device compatibility and more.
Questions? We’ve got you covered.
What is Showmax?Showmax is an ad-free video-on-demand service that brings you a wide array of series, movies, documentaries, Showmax Originals, kids’ shows, and Premier League games. With one low monthly price, you get unlimited access, new content added weekly, and the freedom to watch anytime. Plus, there are no contracts, so you can cancel whenever you wish.
- What subscription plans does Showmax offer?
Showmax offers a variety of plans to suit your viewing preferences:
- Showmax Entertainment plan for all devices
This is the standard Showmax plan that offers customers a range of series, movies, kids’ shows, documentaries including Showmax Originals, MultiChoice originals, and shows from NBC, HBO, Sony, BBC, Sky, Peacock, and other networks on up to five different devices, with two simultaneous streams.
- Showmax Entertainment Mobile plan
This is the mobile version of the Showmax Entertainment plan, and it offers customers the same content at half the price, available on one mobile device.
- Showmax Premier League Mobile
This mobile-only plan includes live streaming of every Premier League match, match highlights, behind-the-scenes content, talk shows, interviews, and more. Please note that this plan is available only on mobile devices.
- Which devices can I watch Showmax on?
- Web: Chrome 102+ (Windows/Mac); Firefox 102+ (Windows/Mac); MS Edge 102+ (Windows/Mac); Safari 14+ (Mac)
- Mobile iOS: 14 or above
- Mobile Android: 7.0 or above
- Mobile Huawei
- LG TV: LG WebOS 3.5 or above; 2016+; LG WebOS 3.0-3.5 ‚Ai support being added for launch
- Samsung TV: 2016+
- Hisense TV: 2018+
- STBs: STB Explora Ultra; STB Streama
- Android TV: Wide variety of Android TV-enabled Smart TVs, such as Sony Bravia, and set-top boxes, including NVIDIA Shield, running Android OS 5.1
- Apple TV: Apple TV HD (4th Generation or above) with tvOS 16 or above
- Chromecast: 1st Generation or above including Chromecast with Google TV
- PlayStation: PlayStation 4; PlayStation 5
- Xbox: Xbox One; Xbox Series X; Xbox Series S
- Does Showmax offer high-definition streaming?
Yes, Showmax has embraced higher viewing resolutions for better quality images. All content is available at 1080p or above, ensuring that you enjoy your favourite shows and movies in crisp, clear high definition.
- Is 5.1 Dolby surround sound available with Showmax?
Showmax offers 5.1 Dolby surround sound, but please note that this feature is only available with the Entertainment plan for all devices and can be experienced on compatible TV systems. This immersive audio experience elevates your viewing, bringing cinematic sound right into your living room.
- Can I watch Showmax on multiple devices?
- Showmax provides flexible viewing options to fit your lifestyle. With the Entertainment plan for all devices, you can enjoy streaming on up to two screens simultaneously.
- Our mobile-only plans, which include the Entertainment Mobile plan and Premier League Mobile, are designed for single-screen viewing on a mobile device.
- Do I need an internet connection to use Showmax?
Yes – as Showmax is an online streaming service, a stable internet connection is required. We recommend a speed of 5 to 10 Mbps for the best experience, either through Wi-Fi or a mobile network. To manage data usage, Showmax offers different streaming qualities and allows for downloading content to your mobile device for offline viewing later.