One very annoying incident is when lightning strikes damages your cable and satellite TV systems, such as DStv, GOtv and many others. It is so annoying that most times, it destroys decoders, Televisions and LNB devices beyond repair. No cable nor satellite TV system is totally immune from lightning strikes and consequent damages. However, there are certain safety measures or safe practices, which gives you total protection against lightning strikes on DStv and GOtv as well as all others. Before we go to telling you what to always do to protect decoders and TVs from lightning strikes, you need to […]
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By the recent launch of the new DStv Explora Ultra decoder, MultiChoice has once again proved its front-line role in digital satellite TV technology mastery. The DStv Explora Ultra is not the Explora decoder rather, it is much more than the Explora. Today, I share with you everything you need to know about the new DStv Explora Ultra. The complete features, specifications, how to install, prices of the Explora Ultra in all countries where DStv services are available. Therefore, this article seeks to provide a reliable and complete information and knowledge on the new DStv Explora Ultra. However, I am […]
MultiChoice Nigeria has officially announced new price slash on DStv GOtv brands. Beginning February 1 2021, new DStv and GOtv decoders with complete starter packages and installation packages will sell for NGN 9,900 and NGN 6,900 respectively. The new complete DStv pack shall come with the following; new HD Zappa decoder Satellite dish kit installation accessories one month of DStv Confam bouquet Furthermore, the new GOtv complete system comprises of the following components; New GOtv decoder GOtenna (Antenna) installation accessories One month of the GOtv Jolli bouquet. However, this is a measure to cushion the harsh economic impact of the […]
Boosting DStv signal for many subscribers have remained almost an impossible task. This is because many think that only paid installers can increase DStv signal strength and quality. But there is good news! The truth is that there are little things you could do to restore decoder signals. Although there are may be many ways to increase DStv signal, I have brought them together for your use. Therefore, the steps I listed in this article proves trusted ways to increase DStv signal strength and quality. No matter how it is, these steps can take care of your signal challenges. […]
DStv is an acronym for Digital Satellite Television. The word “DStv” is not only an acronym but also a brand name for the satellite pay-TV brand of MultiChoice Ltd. multiChoice is a multinational company originally indigenous to South Africa. over the years, the company grew in program content and technology, monopolizing the satellite TV industry in Africa. As a result, their satellite TV brand is currently enjoying huge patronage and acceptability in Nigeria and the rest of Africa. Today, you are going to learn everything about this DStv. Who owns DStv and where did it come from? What services […]
This article explains how to set your DStv remote control to work for ExtraView. ExtraView on DStv involves two or three decoders integrated into one aaccount and interconnected so that you pay for one decoder and view all decoders involved. It is cheaper and more entertaining to have all your rooms connected to a single account. Therefore, this article simplifies the DStv Extraview remote control settings. Now let us jump in. One major challenge in DStv Extraview setup is to program the remote controls to work on the different TV sets. The DStv Extra-view (XtraView) usually involves two, three or […]
This article explains everything about the new DStv 3-decoder Extra-view and how it works and informs that it is now available in Nigeria. It is true that the Extraview involving 3 decoders arrived late in Nigeria, this article explains why. Furthermore, I also explained the davantages and disadvantages of this new extra view to help you make informed decisions before opting for it. DStv 3-decoder Extra-view launched over 4 years ago so that subscribers now enjoy 3 views in one subscription account. A little shift from the dual view of the Extra-view setup, one more decoder added to increase viewing […]
If you own a DStv HD decoder, Explora or PVR, this article teaches you how to do Extra-View on all DStv HD decoders. This tutorial covers the connections, settings and all accessories required to extra-view DStv HD decoders of all decoder models. Extra-view DStv HD decoders are now very possible and easy. Extra-view is a type of connection, which allows for the linking of two or more decoders in one account while paying for one. Interestingly, the DStv HD decoders – Explora and Zappa are now used in extra-view setup. They can either be used in themselves or in combination […]
In all cable, satellite and terrestrial TV connections, you must use RF Coaxial cables. Therefore, it is very important to learn how to connect RF coaxial wires to an F-Connector. Certainly, any mistake in connection results to total loss of signal. This article explains in writing and pictures how to connect RF Coaxial to an F-Type Connector Have you ever returned home and found your TV connections, decoder wires scattered by your little kids? Perhaps, you are not a TV technician nor do you have any experience in decoder and TV wire connections. Helplessly, you call an installer to come […]
LNB is an abbreviation which means Low Noise Block-down. The LNB is the most important component of the satellite dish. It is the camera-like device located at the pointed mouth of the satellite dish – usually for satellite TV services. Overtime, improvements in technology gave rise to a more effective and compact form of LNB called the Smart LNB. Interestingly, the MultiChoice satellite TV brand DStv became the first to adopt the Smart LNB technology. It is usually deployed in emerging complex DStv connections such as the DStv Triple view ExtraView, etc. What is a “Smart LNB”? As earlier […]