This article elaborates on the steps to watch the on-demand content, movies, series, and documentaries on Roku with the help of the Showmax app.
Procedure to Screen Mirror Showmax on Roku
Showmax is incompatible with Roku devices, and the app is not listed on the Roku Channel Store. Alternatively, you can stream Showmax shows via the screen mirroring method. But before that, you need to avail yourself of a premium membership account (R99/month) of the Showmax app to access its content. Go through the steps below to mirror Showmax on Roku.
- Turn on Screen Mirroring/AirPlay option on Roku
To screen mirror the Showmax app from Android, you have to enable screen mirroring on Roku. For iPhone, it is important to turn on the AirPlay feature on Roku (Settings → Apple AirPlay and Homekit → Turn on AirPlay)
- Install Showmax
Take out your smartphone to install the Showmax app from the Google Play Store/App Store. It takes a few minutes to download the app on your smartphone.
- Launch Showmax
Upon downloading the app, launch the Showmax app on your smartphone.
- Sign in to the Showmax account
Input the login credentials on the welcome page and tap the Sign in option. This directs you to the home page of the Showmax app.
- Play your favorite content
Now, you can navigate and play your favorite TV shows on the Showmax app.
- Tap the Cast or Screen Mirroring icon
Scroll down the Notification Panel or the Control Center on the smartphone and hit the Cast or Screen Mirroring icon.
- Choose Roku TV to mirror the content
Then, select the Roku TV from the list of active devices to screen mirror Showmax on the big screen.
FAQ
Yes. Visit the official Showmax website and sign in to your account with the required credentials. Once it is done, play your favorite movies or TV shows. Press the Windows + K keys on a Windows PC. For Mac, click the Control Center and the Screen Mirroring icon. Choose Roku TV to mirror the app content.
Check whether the Roku and your smartphone are connected to the identical WiFi network. If there is an issue in the connectivity, it definitely creates a problem while screen mirroring the Showmax app.
If you’re residing outside the African countries, you can configure NordVPN on your WiFi router to unblock the geo-restrictions and stream Showmax content hassle-free on your Roku.
