DStv Now: Watch live on the go for PC

Introducing DStv Now for PC

A few years back, you might've considered the idea of having your cable TV right inside your pocket, with you everywhere you go both laughable and most probably unbelievable.

Well, now it's real. You don't have to wonder when you can simply just go to your appstore and download the DStv Now App.

DStv Now App is a service app by Multichoice, the parent company of DStv. DStv Now app enables you to watch your favorite programs, TV shows, Football matches all from your smartphone or tablet.

However, for one to be able to stream their favorite TV shows and others however, they have to be subscribed already to the service.

They must already have a decoder at home which is actively subscribed for. The plans with which a customer can stream TV shows on the app must be DStv Premium, Compact or Compact Plus.

I used it to watch the show.. Big Brother Nigeria while at school and I sure can tell you a few things..

FEATURES.

As a DStv customer with an active subscription, you can enjoy all of these features on the DStv Now mobile app.

1. You can watch it as it’s being broadcasted, tune in and start live streaming selected TV channels via 3G/4G or WIFI.

2. Missed it live? You can catch up later by watching a selection of the most popular shows, sport highlights, and movies on Catch Up.

3. If you don’t want to use mobile data to watch shows, you have the option to download up to 25 videos on Catch Up while on WIFI to enjoy offline later across 4 devices. This is a personal fave as I'm not the biggest fan of streaming.

4. You can setup up to 6 different profiles to personalise each family member's viewing experience if they desire to

experience based on the sport, shows and movies you like to watch.

5. You can 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.

6. If you have children and would like to entertain them, the Kids section is a safe and fun viewing environment with PIN controlled access so your kids can enjoy the coolest shows and movies unattended.

7. The app features both local and foreign TV series, shows and soaps and allows you to catch up on your favourite programmes if you missed them or you want to watch them after they must have aired on TV.

Use and Importance of Dstv Now App

If you've been following me so far, you'd definitely agree with me that DStv Now app is a steal for every or anyone who wants to stay connected to their cable TV.

You can use the app hands-on. Plus you don't have to wait to be at home or in a house with DStv cable before you can watch your favorite shows. Furthermore, it makes your viewing experience memorable.

Also, remember you have accessibility in up to four different devices. What this means is that wherever you are, you can watch your cable TV, so far as you have internet connection on any of your four devices.

PROS

• You can stream and download shows on the go. For instance, you can watch live TV shows on the go.

• You can filter shows based on several criteria under DStv Catch Up.

• Downloads are resumable when the internet fluctuates.

CONS

The app isn't data friendly for areas without unlimited data or huge monthly data caps.
Only one option of download video quality exists.
You can only adjust your stream quality and not your download quality.
Downloaded shows only last for about two days before they're removed

Download and install DStv Now: Watch live on the go on your Laptop or Desktop computer

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Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

If you want to install and use the DStv Now: Watch live on the go app on your PC or Mac, you will need to download and install a Desktop App emulator for your computer. We have worked diligently to help you understand how to use this app for your computer in 4 simple steps below:

Step 1: Download an Android emulator for PC and Mac

Ok. First things first. If you want to use the application on your computer, first visit the Mac store or Windows AppStore and search for either the Bluestacks app or the Nox App . Most of the tutorials on the web recommends the Bluestacks app and I might be tempted to recommend it too, because you are more likely to easily find solutions online if you have trouble using the Bluestacks application on your computer. You can download the Bluestacks Pc or Mac software here .

Step 2: Install the emulator on your PC or Mac

Now that you have downloaded the emulator of your choice, go to the Downloads folder on your computer to locate the emulator or Bluestacks application.
Once you have found it, click it to install the application or exe on your PC or Mac computer.
Now click Next to accept the license agreement.
Follow the on screen directives in order to install the application properly.
If you do the above correctly, the Emulator app will be successfully installed.

Step 3: for PC - Windows 7/8 / 8.1 / 10

Now, open the Emulator application you have installed and look for its search bar. Once you found it, type DStv Now: Watch live on the go in the search bar and press Search. Click on DStv Now: Watch live on the goapplication icon. A window of DStv Now: Watch live on the go on the Play Store or the app store will open and it will display the Store in your emulator application. Now, press the Install button and like on an iPhone or Android device, your application will start downloading. Now we are all done.
You will see an icon called "All Apps".
Click on it and it will take you to a page containing all your installed applications.
You should see the icon. Click on it and start using the application.

Step 4: for Mac OS

Hi. Mac user!
The steps to use DStv Now: Watch live on the go for Mac are exactly like the ones for Windows OS above. All you need to do is install the Nox Application Emulator or Bluestack on your Macintosh. The links are provided in step one

DStv Now: Watch live on the go On iTunes

Download	Developer	Rating	Score	Current version	Adult Ranking
Free On iTunes	Multichoice Support Services (Pty) Ltd	20499	4.50593	10.15.2	9+

Download on Android
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Thank you for reading this tutorial. Have a nice day!

DStv Now: Watch live on the go Software Features and Description

Enjoy DStv Now as a DStv customer and always have the shows, movies and sport you love with you wherever you go. Download now and get watching! Never miss your favourite TV shows, sports team or breaking news with the DStv Now mobile app, watch live on your iPhone or iPad anytime, anywhere; catch up on the latest episodes and movies or download to watch offline later. The DStv Now mobile app gives you the freedom to watch your best-loved DStv entertainment when you’re on the move. As a DStv customer you can enjoy all of these features on the DStv Now mobile app. - Get it as it’s being broadcast, 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 devices. - Want your own experience based on the sport, shows and movies you like to watch, setup up to 6 different 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 is a safe and fun viewing environment with PIN controlled access so your kids can enjoy the coolest shows and movies unattended. If you don’t have DStv, no problem, just download the mobile app, sign-up, and start watching our selection of free live streaming channels and video on your iPhone or iPad (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 DStv Now will be as per your DStv package and country. Due to geo-blocking this content can only be played within the countries in the DStv territories.

Top Pcmac Reviews

Great app apart from the inability to cast from my iPhone to Chromecast

By Kevokev91 (Pcmac user)

The app is great in that I can watch anything on the go and the video quality is excellent. It is very easy to use and streams quite consistently. I just don’t know why I can’t seem to cast the app to chromecast. I constantly get the message on my tv screen; sorry, there was a problem playing the video. All the while the cast icon on the top right of my screen is still connected to chromecast. Would like any suggestions from the developer as how to resolve this. Since this is a feature the app has I am disappointed it doesn’t work as it limits what I would like to do that is the reason for my rating. I understand everyone has different uses and if one wants to primarily just stream on the phone or other handheld devices then this does just that brilliantly.
Not great

By SantaCruz69 (Pcmac user)

I agree with the other reviews. App is not great. Is has great potential however. Too many poor streaming experiences to my apple tv. Lots of freezing and stuttering. Wish it worked better. Also, apple tv app is still missing which is a massive gap from a development point of view. 6 May review: After the update for the previous version i could for the first time since using the app airplay an entire episode without constant buffering / freezing etc. So step in right direction. However it was inconsistent. Sometimes it worked and other times i could not even airplay anything. Lets see what this latest version does. 11 May review: Yup. Back to the old days. Cannot airply to apple tv without constant freezing / stuttering / no sound etc. Cannot even watch properly on lowest quality setting on my phone. Showmax works perfectly, maybe learn from them?
Lacking functionality

By Nickname9844823 (Pcmac user)

A few basics they need to get right: 1. Give people the ability to remove something from their suggested lists. I don’t want to watch Isidingo or Masterchef, give the user the functionality to remove that from their suggestions and keep it off. If I change my mind, I can go find it. 2. Improve algorithms to match shows ‘You may be interested in’. So I watch action, now I may be interested in Masterchef. I watch sport, now I may be interested in Masterchef. I watch comedy, now I may be interested in Masterchef. You get the point? If what I watch has no bearing on what you show here, then just remove this whole section because it seems more that promoted shows are put there than what I actually watch. 3. Allow users to set the picture quality and subsequent download size based on connection. For WiFi connections, I want HD but for mobile connections I want a lower quality. The user has to manually change this if they so want to. Generally, a lot of potential, definitely some easy improvements can be made which will make this an easy 4-5 Star app (from a functionality perspective).
Good idea but terrible execution

By Chapman2779 (Pcmac user)

The overall idea of the app is superb. However, the point is to have the same programs as the ones available on the decoder I suppose? This is not the case. Many shows are blocked on the app due the DSTV not having permission to show them which defeats the essence of the app. Second issue is the fact that many times they jump to the next show while the current show is still running. I guess they set the show sequence based on time no matter if the show started or ended late causing us to miss a chunk of minutes of shows.