This article is about the different types of DStv Decoders and their price in South Africa. Do you plan on getting yourself a DStv Decoder, relax and go through this post to know the type to go for.
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DStv Decoder Types.
DStv Explora Ultra Decoder price.
The explora ultra decoder is sold at the rate of S2,999. This is only for the decoder. Dish, installation and device insurance are not included.
Features of DStv Explora Ultra.
- WARRANTY: The explora ultra decoder comes with one year warranty with an option of R39 renewal afterward.
- STREAMING APPS: With the Explora ultra decoder you will be able to enjoy many streaming services like Showmax, Netflix YouTube and Prime Video. You can also add Netflix to your DStv account with a Netflix subscription.
- WIFI: The Explora ultra decoder comes with built-in wifi that allows your decoder to browse the Internet. Inbuit wifi or an ethernet cable can be used to connect to the internet when using the Explora decoder.
- DStv CATCH-UP: Ability to watch catch-up content on your new Explora decoder. There are almost 175 hours ready to enjoy anytime but when you connect to the internet, you will watch the all-time catch-up.
- RECORDING: Another good feature of the DStv Explora ultra decoder is the ability to record up to 110 hours. You can also pause a live TV for 2 hours and record up to 110 hours of your favourite shows. Instant replay, slow motion, rewind and fast forward are still included in the features to help you manage your time.
- CONTENT DISCOVERY: You can easily discover what to watch with the eight-day TV guide and recommendations across DSTV, BoxOfice, Showmax and selected apps. You can easily access all from the “Home” button
DStv Explora Decoder Price
The DStv Explora decoder in South Africa costs R1,999 excluding the dish, installation fee and device insurance. when connecting the DStv Explora to an Xtraview, a monthly access fee of R105 is charged.
Additional R105 is made when connecting a third decoder in Xtraview.
Features of DStv Explora Decoder.
- WARRANTY: The Explora decoder comes with a one-year warranty with an option of extending it with a sum of R35 afterwards.
- HD AND DOLBY DIGITAL CAPABLE: With this DStv decoder you enjoy the actions with a crystal clear HD. And the same time you can still watch one channel while you record another to watch later.
- ACCESS TO THE INTERNET: It can be connected to the internet and that is what gives you the opportunity to enjoy DStv Catch-up Plus and Showmax
- PAUSE AND RECORD: with the DStv Explora decoder you can pause a live video show and record for up to two hours. And can still record up to 220 hours of your favourite shows.
- XTRAVIEW: The decoder enables an Xtraview connection option and can connect up to three decoders under one subscription.
- FF, RW, IR, SM capable: The Explora decoder give you the opportunity to fast forward, rewind, instant play and slow motion options while watching a movie or series.
DStv HD Single View Decoder.
Price
The HD single-view decoder is sold at the rate of R799 excluding the dish and installation fees. And an additional R90 per month if you wish to use the Xtraview.
Features of HD Single-View
- Viewing One Channel At A Time: slit-screen or multi-view options are not on the DStv HD single-view decoder. You can only watch one channel at a time.
- 1-year Warranty: HD single view decoder offers a year warranty and an option to extend after elapses of one year with the sum of R20.
- Eight-day TV Guide: This guide is to equip you on how to use your DStv for the period of eight days. You can schedule your plan to view and learn how to use the DStv for eight days.
- User-friendly with HD Menus: very easy and user-friendly to operate. You can easily navigate the means.
- XtraView: A maximum of two DStv xtraview can be connected with only one subscription.
- Setup Reminder: You can easily set up the reminder option for your favourite TV shows or series. It will make you not to be left out of your favourite shows.
- HD and Dolby Digital Capable: With the DStv HD single-view, you can still watch your favourite movies and series on crystal clear HD quality. The HD channels are only found on selected packages and you can only view them when you connect to HD TV with HDMI.
- Search Option: It has a search option that allows you to search and discover your favourite movies, series and blockbusters.
- Parental Control: with this feature, you can control the kinds of content your kids watch. You can limit their channels to kids and educational channels.
DStv Streama Decoder
Price
The DStv streama decoder is sold at the price of R1,299 only for the decoder. You will have to buy a dish pan and pay for the installation if you can install them yourself.
Features of DStv Streama Decoder
- Streaming apps: The DStv streamer decoder has a selection of pre-loaded apps which are comprised of Dstv Showmax, Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video and YouTube Kids. But separate subscriptions are required before streaming some of these apps
- Built-in Wifi: The streama decoder has an inbuilt wifi with which one can connect to the internet. Is either you make use of an ethernet cable or the inbuilt wifi to connect to the internet.
- Finding Shows: You can easily find what to watch as the Streama home page has a selection of recommendations across the DStv, Showmax, and selected apps.
- Personalised Setting: with the Streama decoder, you can personalize lots of settings to serve you well when viewing TV. Like setting the quality of the display and more. Streama supports HD, 4K, HDR and Dolby Atmos,
- Profile management: there is still an option of setting up your profile in other to manage the your DStv viewing.
- Live TV shows: you can stream live channels available on your package so far you have a subscription.