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The short answer
Installer guides report that Extra View supports up to three decoders on one account, with an Explora as the primary decoder. Compatibility depends on your models, so confirm your combination with DStv before you buy anything. Each decoder also needs its own signal path, which usually means a Smart LNB or the right cabling.
| Question | Why it matters | Who confirms |
|---|---|---|
| Is my primary decoder an Explora? | Installer guides say it should be | DStv, and your installer |
| Which decoders can be secondary? | Compatibility depends on the model | DStv |
| How many decoders can I add? | Installer guides report up to three in total | DStv |
| Does my dish and LNB support it? | Each decoder needs a signal path | Your installer, on site |
| Will the extra fee suit my budget? | It is a monthly cost on top of installation | DStv |
Most Extra View installations in single dwellings use a Smart LNB, which lets several decoders share one dish over UniCable outputs. Unused outputs should be terminated. If your dish is old or damaged, it may need replacing first. Our guide to the Smart LNB explains the part in detail.
In a complex or apartment, the building’s system decides what you can do, and DStv says the Smart LNB isn’t suitable there. Read our complex guide before you buy equipment.
This is an illustration, not a fixed design.
| Room | Role | What it needs |
|---|---|---|
| Lounge | Primary Explora | A cable from the LNB and the main TV |
| Main bedroom | Secondary decoder | Its own cable run from the LNB |
| Study or kids’ room | Secondary decoder | Its own cable run, routed through the ceiling or trunking |
Each room needs a neat cable route from the dish, which is why planning the cabling matters more than the decoders.
Costs depend on the decoders, the cable distance and whether your LNB needs upgrading. Read our 2026 cost guide for typical ranges, then ask us for a quote on your own home. See our Extra View installations, including Sandton, Fourways, Bedfordview and Centurion.
It depends on the models. Check with DStv, and ask your installer to confirm before you buy.
Each decoder has its own smartcard linked to your account.
Yes, that is the point of Extra View, as long as the decoders are linked and each has a signal path.
Ask DStv. Its terms decide what is allowed.
Often not, but the dish and LNB must suit the number of decoders. We check on site.
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