Get started with Showmax Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria & South Africa

If you are in South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, and the rest of Africa, here is a guide for you to get started with the new Showmax. Recently, Showmax released their latest update which saw addition of new movies and series in their content library, packages and pricing change, and other streaming features. Showmax is focusing on streaming for Africa, and their website has also been rebranded to support their initiative.

So, we will show you how to get started with the new Showmax, pay subscriptions, check for new movies in their content library, and discover other new features in your Showmax streaming for Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Nigeria, and the rest of Africa. Just know this is a How-To guide for all your Showmax needs in Africa. However, before we get started, we recommended to you check out what is new in Showmax now.

What subscriptions plans are available in the new Showmax?

The new Showmax has got some exciting subscription plans and packages catering for any African viewer. You can stream your latest series in the new Showmax, get liver premier leagues actions as they take place, and share fan with your family. Below are the added subscription plans in the new Showmax for Africa:

Showmax Entertainment plan for all devices: This standard plan offers African viewers 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. However, this plan is only available on mobile devices.

Additionally, Showmax includes two other customizable package plans to cater for viewers with a variety of interest. These include the new showmax entertainment + premier league packages and Showmax Entertainment Mobile + Premier League, which combine the streaming features in the thre primary packages.

How to subscribe to the new Showmax in Africa

The new Showmax streaming for Africa offers several payment options for its customers in South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, and the rest of Africa. For now, you can pay with your Visa and MasterCard credit and debit cards, by adding to your DStv bill or using prepaid vouchers. It is however essential for you to check out the latest Showmax pricing plans for African viewers to have a glance on how affordable they are. Having done that, here is how you can subscribe to the new Showmax in Africa:

Simply visit the new Showmax website that is rebranded for Africa
Then click “Sign up and start watching” to get started with Showmax streaming services
Now choose your package from the list we provided earlier in this article. You will then be prompted to select the plan type that is either Mobile or All devices depending on what suits you best.
After that, you will have to create an account if you don’t have one.
Proceed to select your preferred payment option from the provided list.
Add a payment option, for example Debit/credit card, pay with DStv subscription, or use prepaid vouchers.
Finally confirm your payment option and that is all.

After subscribing to the new Showmax, you will be able to stream the latest movies, series, and a variety of other content genres available for African countries like South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, and many more.

How do I cancel my Showmax subscription?

In case you want to cancel your Showmax subscription for any reasons. Whether you just want to purchase a different Showmax package or want to get rid of your current subscription, here are the steps you can follow

Simply log in to your account at www.showmax.com
Select your profile avatar and navigate to “Account”.
Under Plans & Payments, select “Manage plan”.
Select “Cancel plan” to cancel your subscription.

How do I download the Showmax app on my mobile devices?

Another incredible addition in the new Showmax is their mobile streaming app which is available for both iOS and Android platforms. With this app, you can stream your favorite new movies, series, and documentaries on Showmax, watch premier league matches, Nollywood movies for Nigeria, Uganda, South Africa, and Kenya on your mobile device. So achieve this, simply follow these steps:

Visit the App Store, Google Play or Huawei app Store on your device
Once you are logged in, search for Showmax.
When the new Showmax free app appears, click install and wait for it to download and install.
After, click to open the Showmax app on your mobile gadget.
Lastly, log in with your Showmax account to enjoy seamless streaming and downloading

How do I download the Showmax app on my smart TV?

There is also a Showmax update for smart TVs. So, if you don’t already have the new Showmax app for your Smart TV, here is how you can get one. However, ensure that you have already set up your account on the website before proceeding. If so, then follow the steps below to download the new Showmax mobile app on your smart TV:

Search for the Showmax app on your smart TV app store.
Install the free Showmax app that appears in the search results.
Log in with your Showmax account to enjoy seamless streaming and downloading

How to set up a Showmax Profile for your kids

Another interesting feature with the new Showmax is the ability to add new profiles and people to your account. This may include your close friends, siblings or children. So, if you want to setup a Showmax profile for your kid and protect them, here is how to achieve that:

Open Showmax on your chosen device and go straight to the home page.
Click on your account icon to get to the Who’s watching page.
To add a new profile, click + icon
To edit an existing profile, click on the profile icon, and then the pencil icon.
Then, go ahead to choose your avatar
Next, if it’s a Kids’ Profile, choose Yes. By default, the Profile will display content for kids aged 12 and under. If you’d like to choose another age group, click on the pencil icon to edit the profile.
Now enter your account password that is attached to your Kid’s Showmax account. You will also have to choose the content types specific for your child.

Then, choose whether you’d like to add a PIN to the profile. That means that when you choose this profile for your child, they won’t be able to swap to another profile until you enter the PIN. You can also choose whether you want the next episode to Autoplay, and whether you’d like to turn off autoplay trailers.

Conclusion

That has been our guide to the new Showmax streaming for African vieers from countries like South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, and many more. We hope it has helped you get started with Showmax latest streaming features, new movies and series, and helped you on how to achieve different actions in your subscription plan.