How To Download Register and Login to the App

DSTV has grown into one of the biggest satellite broadcasting services on the African continent since its formation in 1995. It has been able to capture a larger chunk of what has now grown into a competitive market, thanks to its ability to continuously come up with many packages, products, and services that would meet the specific needs of its customers. One of such products and services is the DStv Now App.

DStv Now was introduced as the online version of DStv. With this, subscribers can access channels without having to make use of their decoders. They can simply watch on any internet-enabled device, including laptops, tablets, and even mobile phones. Hence, it makes it possible for one to access DStv on the go. What makes the DStv Now App even more interesting is that it is easy to download, register, login, and make use of.

As stated, DStv Now is simply the broadcasting satellite’s service that allows you to watch DStv on the go through the use of your mobile device or any other internet-enabled devices such as your computer, tablet, smart TV, or even a gaming console.

DStv Now, which has now been updated into the DStv App, makes it possible for one to view different programs on more than one screen, even when other members of the family are watching from the TV set. Even though the name has since changed, as DStv has made clear, the functionalities remain the same.

What makes this app different from the regular service that you access on a TV set making use of the decoder, is that it allows for one to access contents on different devices all at once. More so, using the app, you can download programs you want to your mobile device to watch later and even have different personalized profiles.

It is important to note that while the regular DStv only needs you to have a decoder to access, what you need when making use of the app is internet connectivity either through your mobile data or wifi and a device to connect it.

DStv Now can be accessed on your computer or any other hand-held device, as stated. Hence, this means that while there is a mobile application, there is also the web version of the service for those making use of computers.

When you are making use of a computer, you do not need to download any app to allow you access the service; all you need to do is go to the DStv Now portal on:

On the other hand, if you are making use of a smartphone, there is a need to download and install the app on your device before you can access and get the full benefits of the service. Here are the steps to follow to download the app which is available for both Android and iOS users:

After downloading the app, you need to first register on it before you can use it. Here are the easy steps to following in registering for the DStv service:

If you are making use of the web version on now.dstv.com, the good news is that the registration process is similar.

Note: People who are not subscribers of DStv can also register for this service and access free content that are available from time to time. To do this, you can register after downloading the app or by going to the website following these steps:

One of the most fascinating things about the DStv Now service is that it can be accessed by anyone who is subscribed to any DStv package. Also, you will not be charged any extra fees when making use of the service.

If you have successfully linked your DStv account to your DStv app, you can watch all the channels that are available to your package as far as your subscription is still active. Hence, won’t be missing out on your favorite channels when you subscribe to the service but you are always on the move. What this means is that if you are a DStv Premium subscriber or even a Compact subscriber, or any other package for that matter, you will get the same programs and shows when you register for the DStv Now service.

In addition to that, there are free channels that you can access using the app. The channels can be accessed whether you have an active subscription or not, or if you do not have a DStv decoder. Here are the channels that are currently available for free using the DStv Now App:

It is important to understand that DStv reserves the right to change its policies on the free channels at any time, just as it can make changes and update the list of free channels. The free channels can only be accessed when you are using the DStv Now service.

One thing that stands out as possibly the best feature of the service is that it allows for one to view programs, not just on the go, but also on more than one device at a particular time. More so, you can register as many as four different devices to make use of your DStv Now account by creating different profiles for them.

The different devices are not locked to only watch what you are watching at a particular time as everyone can watch what you want without any interference. With that said, some of the devices that you can make use of to watch DStv programs on the go include the following:

Like all other services, the DStv Now App is not immune to having some problems as you continue to use it. The good news is that no matter what the issue is, there are always simple means of fixing them. Here is a look at some of the issues that may make it impossible for you to log in or make use of the app and how you can fix such issues:

One of the main issues people may have when it comes to using this app is forgotten passwords, especially when you want to access it on a different device from the one you have always used. Here is how to fix the issue of forgotten passwords on your DStv Now App:

There are times when you will be using your web browser and suddenly, you start experiencing some glitches. When this happens, there is a very high chance that it is because of your web browser. Because this issue mostly happens with Google Chrome, fixing it is as simple as clearing your web browser data following the steps below:

Apart from the aforementioned, there are other problems that you may come across that have to do with how the app is behaving. Most of the time, such problems can be caused by something as little as making use of an outdated DStv Now App. All you will be required to do to fix this issue is to head to your appropriate app store and update the app.

The DStv Now service is kitted with many benefits for both subscribers and non-subscribers of DStv. Among the thing that subscribers stand to benefit from the service are the following:

Before now, the DStv Now used to be different from the DStv App, but the two have now become one. Hence, when you download the DStv App, you will still be able to access all the content and features that the Now app used to offer.

According to DStv, the major change it has done to the app is just to change the name as everything else is the same. For those still using the former app, once they update, it will become the DStv app.

That said, the name has not changed for PC users or those using a web browser.