Showmax is a premium subscription service from South Africa. It offers a wide range of movies, TV series, and live sports like athletics, boxing, and marathons. You can easily download the Showmax app on Hisense Smart TV, running Google TV, Android TV, and VIDAA TV OS.
With Showmax, you can watch all your favorite shows and sports without any ads. If you have a Hisense XCLASS TV, Hisense Roku TV, or Hisense Fire TV, you can still watch Showmax by sideloading or screen mirroring the app. Since Showmax is only available in South Africa and a few other countries, you might need a VPN to access it if you are in a restricted region.
This article will guide you through the steps to install and activate Showmax on supported Hisense TVs.
How to Watch Showmax on Hisense Smart TV
To install Showmax on your Hisense TV, first, subscribe to a Showmax plan. Showmax offers subscription plans starting at R39 per month, which you can purchase on their official website.
Installing Showmax on Hisense Android TV or Google TV
1. From the home screen, select Apps and choose Google Play Store / Search apps and games.
2. In the search field, type Showmax and find the app.
3. Select the Showmax app from the search results and click the Install button.
Installing Showmax on Hisense VIDAA TV
1. Click on the My Apps tile.
2. Select VEWD or App Store from the TV screen.
3. Tap the search icon and search for Showmax.
4. Choose the Showmax app from the search results and click the Install button.
Installing Showmax on Hisense Fire TV
Since Showmax is not supported on Hisense Fire TV, you can sideload it using the Downloader app. Here’s how:
1. Choose the Find icon.
2. Search for the Downloader app and select it from the search results.
3. Click Get / Download and wait for the app to install.
4. Return to the home screen and open the Settings menu.
5. Click My Fire TV → Developer options.
6. Choose Install Unknown Apps and turn on the settings for the Downloader app.
7. Open the Downloader app and grant the necessary permissions.
8. In the Downloader app, select Home and enter the APK URL for Showmax, then click Go.
9. The apk file will download on your Fire TV. Once downloaded, install the app, launch it, and follow the activation process.
Activating Showmax on Hisense Smart TV
To access content on Showmax, you need to activate it with your user account.
1. Open the Showmax app on your TV and note the activation code.
2. Visit the activation website [www.showmax.com/link] on your PC or smartphone.
3. Log in to your account with your username and password.
4. Enter the One-Time code displayed on your TV screen and click Link.
5. Relaunch the app on your TV and start streaming your favorite Showmax content.
Cast Showmax to Hisense Smart TV
You can cast Showmax from your Android device to your Hisense Smart TV. Ensure both your smartphone or tablet and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Install the Showmax app from the Google Play Store on your phone and sign in.
- On the home screen, tap the Cast icon in the top right corner.
- Choose your Hisense Smart TV from the list of available devices.
- Once paired, play any content on the app and stream it on your TV.
Airplay Showmax on Hisense Smart TV
1. Connect your iPhone/iPad and Hisense Smart TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Turn on AirPlay on your Hisense Smart TV.
3. Install the Showmax app from the App Store on your iPhone and sign in.
4. Tap the Cast icon on the app screen.
5. Choose AirPlay and Bluetooth Devices, then select your Hisense Smart TV.
6. Play any content on the app to stream it on your TV.
Troubleshooting Showmax on Hisense Smart TV
If Showmax isn’t working on your Hisense TV, try these fixes:
- Ensure your TV is connected to a stable internet connection.
- Make sure both your phone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network if you are casting.
- Update the Showmax app if it’s not running the latest version.
- Clear cache files on your Hisense TV if there’s insufficient storage.
- Power cycle your TV to fix technical glitches.
- Update your Hisense TV firmware if needed.
- Factory reset your Hisense TV if none of the above steps work, and then install the app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Showmax offers a 14-day free trial. However, the Showmax Pro plan does not include a free trial.
Showmax is a South African-based service, and there may be geo-restrictions. You can’t access this service outside the South Africa.