You can now view DStv on up to 5 devices with the DStv Now App for no extra charge if you are a premium subscriber. This app is available from the Android Play Store and Apple App Store and can be downloaded to most Smart TVs, Tablets and cellphones. The app allows you to stream DStv programs directly to your Smart TV, cellphone, Tablet, and Laptop provided you have one activated Explora DStv decoder. The DStv Now app is available to DStv subscribers, however even if you don’t own a decoder, there is a free sign up option which allows limited access to some of the streaming content without the need to subscribe.
Media players that run Android can download DStv Now through the Android Play Store. This means that if you own an Android Set Top Box (smart box), you can enjoy DStv Now from there also. You can stream live sport, other live broadcasts and also movies in the DStv Catch Up library.
Mark Rayner, MultiChoice South Africa’s Chief Operating Officer said: “The idea when we launched DStv Now was to give DStv subscribers a way to catch the big game and their favourite shows while away from home. What’s surprised us is how popular it’s also been as a method of getting DStv content on to other TVs around the home. By adding these new apps we’ve made that process a whole lot easier and more convenient – no fussing with cables or casting, and no decoder needed,”.
It’s important to keep in mind that streaming will use your internet connection to stream content to your device, so it’s advisable to make use of your uncapped internet connection (DSL and Fibre) to view the content to avoid high data costs. It’s possible to watch DStv on your Explora and stream on 4 separate devices simultaneously with DStv Now.
There is talk of the DStv Now app coming preloaded on Samsung, LG and Hisense Smart TVs in the near future, so keep an eye out for that. Meanwhile the DStv Now app can also be accessed through your favourite web browser.
If you feel uncertain about signing up to DStv Now, you can make use of a Free SignUp to get a taste of the full bouquet on offer. This will include some sport, Catch Up titles, the first few episodes of some of the series on DStv and kids programs. Start exploring the DStv Now features for yourself and avoid missing out.