In this article, we are going to cover the current DStv decoder types and price in South Africa. We will also cover all the necessary information you need to know about each decoder.
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DStv Explora Ultra Decoder Price
The price of a DStv Explora Ultra is R2,999 which excludes dish, installation, and device insurance.
Features of DStv Explora Ultra
1-year Warranty: The DStv Explora Ultra comes with a 1-year warranty, with an option to extend it for R39 afterward.
Streaming Apps: You can enjoy streaming services including DStv, Showmax, Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube – directly from the APPS button on your remote. You can even add Netflix to your DStv account with a Netflix subscription.
Built-in WiFi: You can connect your Explora Ultra to the internet with built-in WiFi or via an ethernet cable.
DStv Catch Up: You can watch Catch Up on your new Explora Ultra. There are over 175 hours ready to enjoy at any time and if you connect your Explora Ultra to the internet, you’ll get all the Catch Up content for your package.
Record up to 110 hours: You can pause live TV for up to two hours and record up to 110 hours of your favorite shows. Savour every moment with instant replays, fast-forward, rewind, and slow motion.
Content Discovery: You can easily find something to enjoy with the eight-day TV guide and recommendations across DStv, BoxOffice, Showmax, and selected apps. You can access all this from the “Home” button.
DStv Explora Decoder Price
Full use of the DStv Explora including connection to one decoder in XtraView requires payment of a monthly Access Fee of R105.
Connection of a third decoder in XtraView requires payment of an additional monthly Access Fee of R105.
Features of DStv Explora
1-year Warranty: The DStv Explora package comes with a 1-year warranty with an option to extend it for R35 afterward.
HD and Dolby Digital Capable: Watch the action in crystal clear HD. You can watch one channel, while you record another
Pause and Record: Pause live TV for up to two hours, and record up to 220 hours of your favorite shows. You can easily record an entire series.
Connect to the Internet: Connect your DStv Explora to the Internet for DStv Catch Up Plus and Showmax.
FF, RW, IR, SM Capable: You can easily fast forward, rewind, instant replay, and slow motion while watching a movie or series.
XtraView: You can use the XtraView option to connect up to three decoders under one subscription.
DStv HD Single View Decoder Price
The price for the DStv HD Single View is R799. This price excludes dish, installation, and device insurance. XtraView requires the payment of an additional R90 per month.
Features of HD Single View Decoder
View one channel at a time: With the HD Single View, you can only view one channel at a time, there is no multi-view or split-screen option.
Eight-day TV Guide: You can plan your viewing with the DStv eight-day TV Guide and learn how to use DStv.
User-friendly HD menus: You can easily navigate using user-friendly HD menus.
1-year Warranty: The DStv HD Single View Decoder comes with a 1-year warranty and the option to extend for R20.
HD and Dolby Digital Capable: The DStv HD Single View Decoder allows you to watch your favorite movies and series in crystal clear HD quality.
You’ll only find HD channels on selected packages. HD viewing is only available when the device is connected to an HD TV via HDMI.
XtraView: With DStv XtraView, you can connect up to two extra decoders with just one subscription.
Search Option: There is an advanced search available that can help you discover your favorite movies, series, and blockbusters with multiple search options.
Setup Reminders: You can also set up reminders for your favorite movies and series. This will help keep you up to speed with the stuff that you’re interested in.
Parental Control: With the Parental Control feature, you can control the kind of content your kids see and watch. With this, you can ensure that they watch more kids and educational channels.
DStv Streama Decoder Price
The price for a DStv Streama Decoder is R1,299 with no installation required.
Features of DStv Streama
Streaming Apps: The DStv Streama has a selection of pre-loaded apps including DStv, Showmax, Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, and YouTube Kids. However, a separate subscription is required for some of the apps.
Personalized Settings: You can get the best viewing experience possible by personalizing the settings for streaming quality and more. Supports HD, 4K, HDR and Dolby Atmos.
Built-in WiFi: The DStv Streams can connect to the internet via built-in WiFi, and can also be connected using an Ethernet cable.
TV: Customers with a DStv subscription can stream the live channels available on their package.
Profiles: When using DStv, you can set up profiles to manage your viewing.
Catch Up: Customers with an active DStv subscription will be able to enjoy a large selection of programming from channels on their DStv package.
Finding Shows: The Streama home page has a selection of recommendations across DStv, Showmax, and selected apps.
Remote: There’s an easy-to-use remote control and menus.