While streaming SHOWTIME, sometimes, you may suddenly encounter issues like being stuck in loading screens, getting black screens, or SHOWTIME not working at all.

When your SHOWTIME does not work, one of the first things you should do isForce quit the app/browserandrelaunchit again.

You could also try using it on different platforms. However, ensure youcheck your device compatibilityfrom the official site.

But, if that didn’t help, you might have to try out other fixes to troubleshoot this issue likeconnecting to a strong network,enabling/disabling VPN,subscription renewal, and so on. Keep Reading!

Check the Internet on Your Device

To watch downloaded content on SHOWTIME, you do not have to connect your device to the Internet.

However, if you want to stream live programs or shows online, ensure your device is connected tohigh-speed Internet.

Your Internet’s downstream bandwidth determines the streaming quality of the content.

SHOWTIME recommends having a downstream bandwidth ofat least 5 Mbpsfor web browsers, Android, Apple TV, Fire TV Stick, and Roku devices. For an iPhone, you may have 400kbps.

If yourInternet is lagging, you may try out a few tips toincrease the speed. You should be able to watch SHOWTIME after a strong connection is established.

Check Your Account Status and Resubscribe Plan

Moreover, SHOWTIME has declared that thestandalone streaming subscription will be discontinued by the end of 2023.

As per the recent changes and updates, now, you musttogether for streaming.

To check your Account Status, go to theSHOWTIME websiteandlog into your account. From the Account icon, select theSettings. Scroll down toYour Accountmenu and check theSubscriptionstatus andNext Billing Date.

If required, renew the subscription.

Enable/Disable VPN

SHOWTIME isonly accessible to US residents and within the US territories. So, if it is not working, maybe you’re outside of the mentioned region.

While attempting to launch websites, SHOWTIME will send you a“Video is unavailable from your current location”error message. Or you might not be able to download the apps.

With that said, for users who are residing in the US, you need todisable the VPNon your device.

Update/Reinstall SHOWTIME App

If you use the SHOWTIME app, update the app. Since SHOWTIME releases bug fixes and performance optimizations in newer software versions, updating should fix not working issues.

But, if there are no new updates available at the moment,reinstall the app.Uninstalling the app will remove the corrupted or malicious data. Then, you could download the app and start fresh.

Close Background Apps/Tabs

Your SHOWTIME might stop working if other memory-intensive applications are active in the background. During such cases, your system mightnot have enough memoryto stream the videos.

This is also true when you have too many tabs open on your browser which results inHigh CPU Usage in browsers like Google ChromeandFirefox.

So, tolower the CPU Usage, all you have to do is minimize the unused tabs on your browser.

Also, ensure to close the high CPU usage apps from theTask Manager. After that, launch the SHOWTIME again.

Disable Firewalls or Antivirus Software

If your device has enabled Firewalls and Antivirus Software, there are possible chances it is blocking the SHOWTIME content playback. Especially, when you are attempting to stream from the areas where the Firewalls are adopted like the school or work environment.

You candisable the Firewallsand Antivirus Software on your device to see if it’s the cause.

Clear Cache Data

In case you do not have any issues with your Account, get rid of the Cache data on your device. Build-up cache data for a long time willcause video bufferingand even not working errors.

Depending on the device you use, here’s how you clear cache onWindows,Mac,iPhone, Android,Amazon Kindle, Fire TV Stick,Smart TV.

Similarly, if you’re using SHOWTIME on web browsers, check out how to Clear the Cache onFirefox, Google Chrome,Microsoft Edge.

Contact Customer Support

In case you still face the same error, I recommend you contact SHOWTIME customer support. Then, if needed, you could also reach out to the service provider you purchased the SHOWTIME plan from.