DStv Stream's Watch from Start feature

DStv has launched a number of updated features on its DStv Stream App, enhancing the way viewers enjoy Live and Catch Up entertainment.

These innovative upgrades are designed to provide subscribers with greater control and flexibility over their streaming experience.

The new Watch from Start feature is a significant addition, allowing users to restart any live event by simply clicking a button. 

Start Streaming 

This is a first step in bringing full Cloud PVR functionality (recording live events from any device, to watch later) to Stream customers, who could previously only access this If they were a PVR decoder viewer.

The Watch from Start feature is currently available in SA and ROA on iOS, Android Mobile, Web, Hisense, tvOS, and most Samsung TV’s. The other platforms will be rolling out soon.

Along with this is a new and improved version of the Smart TV User Interface including enhancements that have made the App simpler for the customer to use and navigate. These updates have been rolled out on LG, Samsung and Hisense and will also be rolled out to DStv’s connected Streama device soon.

The navigation for mobile has also been reworked which lifts content and improves content discovery in the main section of the app.

DStv decoder customers have free access to the DStv Stream app and can download to start streaming today.

"These are just the first in a list of innovative improvements on our road map for the year," said Daniel Courtenay, Executive Head of DStv Stream. "These features not only improve convenience but also allow our subscribers to enjoy their favourite shows and live events exactly how and when they want” added Rochani Steenkamp Executive Head of DStv Stream Product.