ShowMax, Naspers’ streaming video-on-demand (VOD) offering, has added new
functionality to its Android app that makes it possible to broadcast TV shows and
movies directly from smartphones and tablets to big-screen TVs. It’s an ideal
solution for anyone who doesn’t have a smart TV but still wants to watch ShowMax
on a big screen.
Chromecast is a media streaming device that plugs into the HDMI port present on
most big-screen TVs. Chromecast is one of a number of different devices that
effectively turn normal TVs into smart TVs. By enabling Chromecast support on the
ShowMax app, owners of Android smartphones and tablets can “cast’ ShowMax TV
shows and movies via WiFi to the Chromecast player which in turn displays the same content on the big screen TV.
Mike Raath, chief technology officer for ShowMax said: “There are times that all we
want to do is sit back on the couch and take in a good movie. With this new
functionality it’s as simple as finding the show on your Android smartphone or tablet
and pressing play – it’ll be on the TV instantly…This is the third new viewing option
we’ve added in recent weeks. Having launched on Apple TV and adding AirPlay
support to our app for iPhones and iPads in early March, and there’s more to come.
One way or the other, we aim to have a solution for anyone wanting to watch
ShowMax using whichever device is most convenient.’
In order to access this new Chromecast functionality on smartphones and tablets,
the devices need to be running Android 4.1.0 (Jelly Bean) or higher and the latest
version of the ShowMax Android app.
For more information visit the ShowMax
website.
