How to Download Showmax on Hisense Smart TV

Are you looking for a low-budget video-on-demand (VOD) service on your Hisense Smart TV? Showmax will be the best option. With a subscription of R89 per month, Showmax allows you to stream local shows, international series, blockbuster movies, and more on your Hisense TV.

The monthly plan for Showmax may vary by region, and you can check it out by visiting their official website.

How to Get Showmax App on Every Hisense TV Models

First, you should turn on and connect your Hisense TV to a WiFi network. Then follow the below steps to download the Showmax app on your VIDAA, Android, and Google TVs.

Hisense VIDAA TV

1. With your Hisense VIDAA TV turned on, click on the My Apps option on the home screen.

2. Next, click on the App Store icon.

3. Hit the Search bar and type the Showmax app name.

4. Select the right app from the search results and tap the Install button.

Hisense Android/Google TV

1. On the Hisense TV home screen, tap on the Apps/Search icon.

2. Choose the Google Play Store if you use an Android TV.

3. Enter Showmax on the Search bar and search for it.

4. Upon choosing the right app, click the Install button.

5. Once you download the app on your Hisense TV, hit Open to launch it.

How to Activate Showmax on Hisense TV

Once you have downloaded the Showmax app on your TV, sign up for their premium, and then head over to the steps below to activate the app.

1. Open the downloaded app and hit the Sign In option on the welcome screen.

2. Note the activation code and visit the Showmax activation website (https://www.showmax.com/activate) on any browser on your smartphone or PC.

3. Input the code in the required box and click Continue.

4. Once done, you must log in with your account details to complete the activation process.

5. Finally, relaunch the app on your TV to stream your favorite shows, series, movies, matches, and more.

How to Stream Showmax Content on Unsupported Hisense TV

Showmax app is not available on Hisense TV running on Fire, Roku, and XClass (Xumo) models. So, if your TV doesn’t support the app, then here are the other steps you can follow to access Showmax on your TV.

What’s Great About Using Showmax on Hisense TV

• You can download videos for offline streaming.
• Live stream every Premier League game from SuperSport.
• Stream all content up to Full HD quality.
• Watch on multiple devices and stream up to 2 screens simultaneously.
• Get a personalized viewing experience with individual profiles.

Showmax Issues on Hisense TV – Causes & Fixes

If you encounter any problems while streaming the Showmax content on your Hisense Smart TV, then here are the causes and their fixes.

• Poor Internet Connection: If your internet is poor or unstable, reboot your WiFi router and connect it again for seamless streaming.
• Technical Glitches: You can restart the Showmax app by closing the app from the recent section and launching it again.
• Showmax Server Down: If the Showmax server is down, you can’t access the content for a specific period of time. So, check the server status from Downdetector and wait for a few minutes until the issue has been resolved.
• Accumulated App Cache: Clear the app cache on your Hisense TV to fix the performance issue on the streaming app.
• Outdated Showmax App: When the app is outdated, you’ll face login issues. So, update the app on your Hisense TV at regular intervals for error-free streaming.

Verdict

By downloading and signing up to Showmax, you can enjoy a multitude of streaming content on your entertainment unit. FYI, the Showmax app is geo-restricted; and if you’re outside the geo-restricted area, then get a premium VPN service like NordVPN to your device.