DStv has done a commendable job of offering Africans the best entertainment. Now, they have come up with the DStv Now application, which offers a lot more than basic television and also vast options like mobile video streaming (can you beat that?).
Thankfully, anyone and everyone can now download the DStv Now mobile app on any Android or iPhone device.
With your DStv Now app, you can easily catch up on all your favorite series, watch and stream Live TV shows, watch movies and sports highlights, or even download anything you’d love) to watch later offline. With the DStv Now app, you are offered the ability to stream and even download any TV show on the go, no matter how far away you may be from home.
However, I must point out that the DStv Now app has a few advantages and disadvantages. The most prominent downside for Nigerians and other Africans is that most of its amazing features are reserved for South Africa only.
With your DStv Now account, you can only access four different devices at a time and stream on two devices at a time. You must also have guessed that the app uses a lot of data.
What are the benefits of using the DStv Now App?
- You can live stream some selected TV channels using 3G/4G or WIFI
- You can download as many as 25 videos on the DStv Catch Up that you will enjoy offline later across up to 4 devices
- With your DStv Now app, your kids use a fun and safe viewing environment with a PIN controlled access when they want to enjoy the coolest kid’s shows and movies
- You can catch Up on a selection of the most popular shows, movies, and sports
- You can gain access to the full 8-day TV Guide and even set reminders to help better plan your viewing
- Would you like to set remote recordings for that Internet-connected DStv Explora of yours? You can do that and never forget any of your favorite shows.
- You can also check your DStv account balance and statements and clear error codes on your decoder(s) (this feature is available only in South Africa).
To gain access to Live TV streaming and enjoy DStv Catch Up via the DStv Now app, you must subscribe to the DStv Premium package and have an active PVR subscription.
And whenever you get too busy or you miss any important television show, all you have to do is easily use your DStv Now on DStv catch-up. Remember that TV Guide is also at work, which means that you can set a timer for any of your favorite shows. It allows you to view the TV guide for as long as eight days.
How to Download the DStv Now app?
You don’t have to stress; you can easily download and install the DStv Now application in less than a minute and enjoy lots of cool and amazing stuff. The app is available for download on Android and iOS devices.
- To download the app on Android, Go to this Google Play store and search for DStv Now.
- To download the app for iOS, Go to iTunes and search for DStv Now.
However, suppose you live in South Africa and can access a large internet data bundle plan. In that case, you can download DStv Now easily, do a quick registration, and start life streaming many channels/shows even if you don’t have a DStv at home.
The DStv app now has over 500,000 downloads, and DStv has done well to successfully update this mobile app as of September 3rd, 2018. To get started, visit https://now.dstv.com/
How to download movies on the DStv Now app?
As we mentioned, the DStv Now application allows DStv subscribers to download movies to watch offline later. Select shows are also available for download after aired via DStv Catch Up.
Any movie you download can stay just 2-days on DStv now before they are permanently removed from the app service.
Wondering how you can download your favorite movies/series? Here’s all you need to know.
- Download and open the DStv Now app on your device
- Please search for the three lines at the left top bar and tap on them
- Look out for Catch Up and enter
- Click on the right top bar icon
- This part allows you to easily filter through the shows that can be streamed, downloaded, or even both.
Remember that the app does not have a pause feature. However, whenever the service fluctuates, you can easily resume or continue your downloads. Every subscriber is limited to about 25 offline downloads across all their devices.
Also, bear in mind that when downloading your shows, you are restricted to a single video quality. This is very different from when you decide to stream, as you can easily set the video quality you want.
How do you link your DStv Smartcard to your DStv now?
If you want to enjoy your paid subscriptions, you can easily link your DSTv Smart card to the DSTv Now app and view your favorite shows.
- Download and launch the DStv Now app
- Log in to the app with your registered Email address and password
- Now click on the link DSTv account option
- Once connect is opened, you have to enter the following:
+ your smartcard number
+ The registered surname of the DSTv account holder
+ Choose the country your DSTv account is registered in
- Click on the Link DSTv Smart card option
- Type in the Name of your Smart Card
- Click on the LINK option
- Your Smart card will be linked automatically
Now you know that almost everything can be done easily on your DSTv Now app! Go ahead, download it today, and enjoy!
Can i stream SABC1 on the app from Nigeria?
You can stream any channel available to your subscribed and active plan