Your guide to Showmax and the DStv Explora

4 June 2020

Your guide to Showmax and the DStv Explora

The new Showmax is available on the Explora Ultra and Streama.


What do I need to get Showmax on my DStv Explora?

  1. You need to live in South Africa, Kenya or Nigeria.
  2. Your Explora Ultra needs to be connected to the internet.
  3. You need an uncapped connection of at least 2Mbps, but 4MBps is recommended.
  4. You need a DStv subscription as well as a Showmax subscription.

If you are a DStv subscriber without a Showmax subscription, sign up on the MyDStv website or app. Find out more about how to sign up on the Showmax website.

How do I get Showmax on my DStv Explora Ultra?

Simply press the Showmax button on your Explora Ultra remote.

How to sign in to Showmax on your Explora Ultra

There are three ways to sign into Showmax on your Explora: by using the email, link, or by scanning the QR code.

Using the email

  1. Click “Sign in” in the Showmax app.
  2. Use your email address and password for preview.showmax.com.
  3. Click Continue.
  4. Get streaming!

Using the link

  1. Click “Sign in” in the Showmax app. Select “Too much to type?” to activate on your phone. 
  2. Use your smartphone, tablet, PC or laptop to go directly to preview.showmax.com/activate in your browser.
  3. Enter the unique code you’ll see on your TV screen – you have 15 minutes to do this before the code expires.
  4. Get streaming!

Using the QR code

  1. Click “Sign in” in the Showmax app. 
  2. Select “Too much to type?” to activate on your phone. 
  3. Scan the QR code with your smartphone camera to open the website. 
  4. Sign into Showmax. 
  5. Enter the unique code you’ll see on your TV screen – you have 15 minutes to do this before the code expires.
  6. Get streaming!

Original African stories by local talent

Original Sin: My Son The Killer on Showmax

Original Sin: My Son The Killer

Original Sin: My Son The Killer follows the murder of Andrea Venter by Gerhard Jansen van Vuuren, who then went on the run from South Africa to Brazil.

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Tracking Thabo Bester on Showmax

Tracking Thabo Bester

From the makers of Devilsdorp and the director of Convict Conman comes the true-crime documentary South Africa has been waiting for. Two episodes now streaming, and the remaining two episodes land on 22 March 2024 on Showmax.

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The Illuminated S1 on Showmax

The Illuminated

The Showmax Original docuseries The Illuminated explores different religious movements in South Africa. Stream now, with new episodes every Wednesday.

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Koek S1 on Showmax

Koek S1

The crime comedy Koek, starring Cindy Swanepoel, now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Thursday.

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Ekhaya Backpackers is on Showmax

Ekhaya Backpackers S1

Stream the Showmax Original comedy series Ekhaya Backpackers, with new episodes every Thursday.

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Cheta M on Showmax

Cheta M

Cheta M explores the love story between Adanna and Nnanna, young lovers who battle the spiritual and political forces in their way. Stream now, with new episodes Wednesday to Friday.

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Youngins on Showmax

Youngins S1

Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins, with three new episodes every week. 

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Sadau Sisters is on Showmax

Sadau Sisters S1

Rahma, Zainab, Aisha, and Fatima Sadau pull back the curtain on their family, fame, and lifestyle. Stream now on Showmax.

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