DStv offers ways to watch online as well as through a decoder. The content you can access depends on your subscription, supported device and any official free offer available to you. Package prices and channel line-ups change, so check the current options before signing up.
If you want to watch on a supported device, start with DStv’s official streaming options. A free account does not mean permanent access to the full catalogue.
How to Check DStv’s Online Viewing Options
The steps below help you check the official service and see what your account can access. Any free content or promotion is subject to the offer’s conditions.
How to Watch Using DStv’s Streaming Service
DStv’s streaming service, previously called DStv Now, lets eligible subscribers watch the content included in their package on supported devices. Check any free viewing option separately rather than assuming it includes subscription channels.
Step 1: Sign Up
Visit DStv’s official South African website and follow its current sign-up or sign-in instructions. Use the official app or streaming link provided there.
Step 2: Link Your Subscription or Check Available Plans
If you have a DStv subscription, follow the current account-linking instructions. If you do not, check which plans or official free options are available for your account.
Only choose a free option if the service currently offers one to you. An old ‘Skip for Now’ button or an account-registration screen is not a guarantee of free channel access.
Step 3: Accept Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
Read the terms and privacy information before accepting. Check the price, eligibility, trial period and any renewal conditions for the option you choose.
Step 4: Create Your Profile
Create your profile using the current prompts. Account sharing, simultaneous streams and supported devices depend on the service and package rules.
Step 5: Find Free Shows
After signing in, check the content available to your account. Watch only the channels and shows included in your package or an official free option.
The free catalogue, where offered, can change. Do not rely on an old list that promises a particular movie, series or educational programme.
Check the current channel list in the official service to see what is available to you.
For content outside a free option, a paid subscription or a specific official promotion may be required. A past Showmax trial does not provide permanent access to DStv’s full catalogue.
Check Which Channels Are Currently Available
Check DStv’s official channel and package information before relying on a free-channel list. A promotion may have eligibility requirements, an end date and renewal charges.
Use the current official service instructions and check the terms for your account. Content and pricing can change, and a free trial does not provide permanent access to the full catalogue.