As a DStv customer you can enjoy the shows, movies and sport you love with the DStv app. Download now and get watching!
Never miss your favourite TV shows, sports team or breaking news with the DStv app, watch live on your iPhone, iPad or Apple TV; catch up on the latest episodes and movies or download to watch offline later on your mobile app.
As a DStv customer you can enjoy all of these features on the DStv app.
- Watch it as it happens, tune in and start live streaming selected TV channels via 3G/4G or WIFI.
- Missed it live, catch it later by watching a selection of the most popular shows, sport highlights, and movies on Catch Up.
- Don’t want to use mobile data to watch shows or movies, download up to 25 videos on Catch Up while on WIFI to enjoy offline later across 4 mobile devices.
- Want your own experience based on the sport, shows and movies you like to watch, setup up to 6 profiles to personalise each family members viewing experience.
- Want to plan your viewing in advance, add Catch Up items to your watchlist to come back to later or access the full 8-day TV Guide and set reminders to arrange your viewing.
- Need to keep the kids entertained, our Kids section on the mobile app is a safe and fun viewing environment with PIN controlled access so your kids can enjoy the coolest shows and movies unattended.
The DStv mobile app gives you the freedom to watch your best-loved DStv entertainment when you’re on the move.
If you don’t have DStv, no problem, just download the app, sign-up, and start watching our selection of free live streaming channels and video on your iPhone, iPad or Apple TV (available in South Africa only). As long as you’ve got the data, you’re good to go.
*The Live TV and Catch Up content on the DStv app will be as per your subscription package and country. Due to geo-blocking this content can only be played within the countries in the DStv territories.
I’ve been using the dstv stream app now for a few years. This last update ruined the navigation and trying to find sport programs. It’s impossible to find Tour de France or other sport programs. You have to use the search bar. So if you search for the incorrect word you won’t find it. Also, you can’t browse because they only show the shows that they want you to see, which may not be what you want to watch. Browsing has really gone down the drain. Also EPG I find on ch206 totally wrong. It’s different to what is showing. What’s interesting is that the EPG is correct on decoder but wrong on the streaming app. If it wasn’t for my wife, I would have dropped dstv years ago.
Developer Response
Hi there, we are sorry we could not meet your expectations with our app. Please speak to one of our friendly LiveChat agents- https://chat.dstv.com so we can be able to help you further.
Can't screen cast
Ryanthegiantlion
The screen cast doesn't pick up tv's on my local network even though local network access is enabled in settings. The stream also goes blank when I try screen mirror from my phone to my TV using the in built/ native iOS screen mirroring - am guessing this behaviour is actually deliberate. (I would just use the DStv app on my TV or Apple TV but those seem to have their own issues with live rugby in that they frequently lag for a second after which the audio remains desynced until I restart the stream. And buffering doesn't seem to help. Also fwiw the web app doesn't help either as that also goes blank when I try screen cast.)The only reason I have DStv is to stream rugby half a dozen times a year. I can't even do that at the moment so the app gets one star.EDIT: I am out of town today and tried screen casting to my projector from within the app. Unfortunately this too does not work, I get the error "Copyright content cannot be mirrored". I have more than 5 streaming apps on my phone and DStv is the only one that does this.
Developer Response
Hello, sorry for the frustrating experience with screen casting and blank streaming. Some content may restrict mirroring due to copyright settings. Please try using the DStv app directly on your smart TV or ensure it’s updated. If the issue continues, please chat with us at chat.dstv.com so we can assist further.
So many ads
Darnscotty
Paying a premium for a streaming service which isn’t available instantly on demand like the F1TV and is full of ads. At least drop the ads for premium users because R700/R800pm is already hella expensive against other streaming (and ad-less) platforms. Horrible signing up experience. Unhappy with DSTV, now they want to drop Showmax but the monthly subscription price will not drop. They have to rethink their model. App layout is confusing, can’t see more than a day on the TV guide. Can’t schedule a download of a match coming up in the future, only while it’s currently playing live. Full matches are only available hours later - why? It was streamed, just make it available, the highlights take time and must be available later.
Developer Response
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to review our App.
“Better navigation”
Siphosihle25
By far the most difficult streaming App to navigate. On Each update you’ve written “better navigation” but it’s the complete opposite. I highly doubt you had the customers in my mind when you were developing this App in fact I think you guys are making this app bad on purpose. Unlike other streaming Apps Dstv has channels and one would think it would be so easy to find “channels” on the App but again you’ve updated the App and the channels option isn’t there. You need to start listening to your customers, you are competing with other streaming Apps and this can’t be what you are bringing to the table. I look forward to a better experience with the App that’s actually easy to navigate.
Developer Response
Hi Siphosihle, we are sorry we could not meet your expectations with our app. Please speak to one of our friendly LiveChat agents- https://chat.dstv.com so we can be able to help you further.
We’re always looking for ways to make your streaming experience better, faster, and more enjoyable. With these latest updates, you’ll have more control, better navigation, and fewer interruptions - so you can focus on what really matters: watching your favourite shows and channels.
Easier access to PVR channels
Look out for the new PVR cloud tag in the Live TV channel list and player section on iOS. Quickly find and enjoy channels that support recording with ease.
A fresh look for Live TV!
We’ve redesigned the Live TV section to be more intuitive and user-friendly. Expect a refreshed interface, faster navigation, and a more seamless browsing experience.
Want a quick view of what's on next? Press and hold the OK button to instantly access a 24-hour channel lineup, making it easier to plan your next watch.
Switch channels seamlessly
Changing channels just got easier! Now, you can switch channels directly while watching Live TV -no need to exit the player. Plus, find your favourite channels faster by searching via genre, channel number, or keyword.
We’re always working behind the scenes to fix bugs, improve performance, and enhance your viewing experience, ensuring seamless entertainment every time. Thank you for using DStv Stream. We hope these updates make your streaming experience even more enjoyable and reliable - stay tuned for more improvements in future updates.
Version 11.9.0
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