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How to Install and Activate Showtime on Samsung TV

Install the Showtime app on Samsung Smart TV to watch the exclusive tiltes.

Showtime is a popular US-based streaming service owned by Paramount Media Networks. You can install the Showtime app on supported devices and stream all the available content for free with the TV provider subscription. If not, you can add Showtime as a premium addon on streaming services and stream it on your device. If you own a Samsung Smart TV, you can install the Showtime app from the Smart Hub and watch your favorite titles with or without a TV provider.

How to Install Showtime on Samsung TV

[1]. Turn on your Samsung Smart TV and connect it to a stable WiFi network.

[2]. On your Samsung TV remote, press the Smart Hub button.

press the Smart Hub button.

[3]. Click on the Apps tab at the bottom.

Click on the Apps tab

[4]. On the search bar, type Showtime using the on-screen virtual keyboard and search for the app.

[5]. Tap the Install button to download the app.

Tap the Install button

[6]. After installation, launch the Showtime app on your Samsung Smart TV.

launch the Showtime app on your Samsung Smart TV.

How to Activate Showtime on Samsung TV

[1]. Open the Showtime app on your Samsung Smart TV.

[2]. Go to Settings and click on the Activate option.

[3]. You will get an activation code on your TV screen.

[4]. Head to the Showtime Anytime activation website [https://www.showtimeanytime.com/activate].

[5]. Enter the activation code and then tap Submit to continue.

Activate Showtime on Samsung TV

[6]. Select the TV Provider and sign in with your TV Provider login credentials.

[7]. Once your account is verified, return to your Samsung Smart TV and stream the titles from the Showtime app.

TV Providers Supporting Showtime:

  • U-Verse
  • Cox
  • DirecTV
  • Dish
  • SuddenLink
  • Fios
  • Frontier
  • Mediacom
  • Optimum
  • Spectrum
  • Xfinity
  • Wow

You can check the official site to find the entire list of supporting TV providers.

Alternate Method: Stream Showtime on Samsung Smart TV Without Cable

If you don’t have access to any of the above-mentioned TV providers, you can use the streaming services to stream the content on your Samsung Smart TV.

Streaming ServicesShowtime Addon PriceService PriceCloud DVRDownload Link
Watch Showtime on Samsung TV: Paramount+
Paramount+
$11.99/mo$4.99/moGet Showtime on Paramount+
Watch Showtime on Samsung TV: Prime Video
Prime Video
$10.99/mo$8.99/moGet Showtime on Prime Video
Watch Showtime on Samsung TV: Hulu
Hulu
$10/mo$7.99/moUnlimitedGet Showtime on Hulu
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream
$5.50/mo$64.99/moUnlimitedGet Showtime on DirecTV Stream
Watch Showtime on Samsung TV: fuboTV
fuboTV
$10.99/mo$69.99/mo250 hoursGet Showtime on fuboTV
Watch Showtime on Samsung TV: The Roku Channel
The Roku Channel
$10.99/moUnlimitedGet Showtime on The Roku Channel
Watch Showtime on Samsung TV: Sling TV
Sling TV
$10/mo$40/moUnlimitedGet Showtime on Sling
Watch Showtime on Samsung TV: YouTube TV
YouTube TV
$10.99/mo$64.99/moUnlimitedGet Showtime on YouTube TV
YouTube
YouTube
$10.99/mo$11.99/moUnlimitedGet Showtime on YouTube
Apple TV App
Apple TV App
$10.99$6.99/moUnlimitedGet Showtime on the Apple TV app

[1]. Power on and connect your TV to a stable internet connection.

[2]. Press the Home button on your TV remote.

[3]. Open Apps and navigate to the Search menu.

[4]. Search for the Streaming app you have signed up for and install it.

[5]. Open the app and configure the login credentials to stream the Showtime content on your TV.

Troubleshooting Showtime Not Working on Samsung Smart TV

If the Showtime app is not working on your Smart TV, follow the basic troubleshooting methods to solve the issue.

  • Check the internet connection.
  • Clear the Showtime app cache.
  • Force close and restart the Showtime application
  • Update the app to the latest version.
  • Update the Samsung TV firmware.
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