DStv Guides

DStv not working? Match your symptom: no signal, an error code, a dead remote, a power cut or one TV failing. Step-by-step fixes and when to call an installer.

What should DStv signal strength and quality read? DStv’s own manual says quality over 70%. Why Explora numbers look lower and what to do about it.

DStv dish angles for Gauteng calculated for 36°E: true elevation about 58°, azimuth about 18° true. Why websites disagree, and why a meter still wins.

Does rain affect DStv signal? Rain fade explained: why heavy storms cut the picture, when it is normal and when connectors, cable or alignment are to blame.

DStv Explora freezing, not recording or stuck rebooting? Causes, safe fixes, how a factory reset works and what you lose, plus the load shedding link.

Should you take your DStv dish down when you sell, rent out or move out? What to check in your agreement, how to seal the holes and what buyers expect.

Zigbee, Z-Wave, Matter or Wi-Fi? How each smart home standard works, how reliable it is during load shedding and which suits a South African home.

Smart lights keep going offline? The usual causes are Wi-Fi congestion, wall switches, router limits and weak hub placement, with fixes for each.

How home automation is priced in South Africa: what drives the cost, starter, mid-range and whole-house scopes, and how to get an itemised quote.

How long does an Explora installation take, and what should the installer check before leaving? A simple checklist for signal, cabling and paperwork.