Netflix vs Showmax vs VIDI vs OnTapTV, which is the best VOD service for South Africa? - htxt.africa

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Netflix vs Showmax vs VIDI vs OnTapTV, which is the best VOD service for South Africa? - htxt.africa

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Tom Van Den Bon

Another thing to consider probably is how would you watch it? It's cool that you can use these services on your phone or tablet, but I would prefer to watch it on my tv. Last time I looked at getting showmax I couldn't find a decent way of watching it on my tv. Netflix does have a few more options on getting it on my tv.

Adam Oxford

Tom Van Den Bon said:

Another thing to consider probably is how would you watch it? It's cool that you can use these services on your phone or tablet, but I would prefer to watch it on my tv. Last time I looked at getting showmax I couldn't find a decent way of watching it on my tv. Netflix does have a few more options on getting it on my tv.

We're working on that today From what readers have said smart TV app stores haven't been released yet, but the Netflix app is now available on SA Xboxes and Playstations without any fudging the IP address, and Mac Minis too. My preferred option is the games console because it means just one box under the TV, but that's just me...

Tom Van Den Bon

Yeah, not too worried about netflix, lots of options for that. But would be interested in the options for showmax

Adam Oxford

Showmax is on most things barring the consoles I think, coming to Apple TV soon if memory serves. Interestingly, even though the firm says it doesn't support wireless display streaming from Android via Miracast we've not had any problems...

Craig Harrison

showmax only works on certain tv makes/brands, found this out during the trail period and cancelled

michaelbeukes

Pity that i cannot watch Showmax on my xbox.. ive had to unsubscribe from Showmax cause i cannot watch it on any device other than my android. Now im forced to watch netflix on my xbox.

Chris van der Walt

Hi Everyone. I bought a Samsung 4k UHD Smart tv. Will Showmax work with it? TIA

Adam Oxford

@Chris van der Walt It'll work, but only in 1080p (should upscale well though). There should be an app for Showmax you can install directly from the TV smart menu.