Advice from the field

DStv advice for Kommetjie homes and properties

Written by the technicians who work these streets. Practical guides on storm signal loss, salt-air dish placement, decoder choices, Extra View and coastal maintenance - no jargon, no upselling.

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DStv and home technology guides for Kommetjie

Why XtraView Shows No Communication From Primary Decoder

Why XtraView Shows No Communication From Primary Decoder

Your second TV says the primary decoder isn't talking to it. Here's why XtraView loses the link in coastal homes and the safe checks that bring it back.

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Catch Up Not Working? Connect DStv Explora to WiFi Properly

Catch Up Not Working? Connect DStv Explora to WiFi Properly

Catch Up blank or stuck loading? The fault is usually the internet link. Here's how to test it and get your Explora back online.

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Digital TV Antenna: Indoor vs Outdoor Explained

Digital TV Antenna: Indoor vs Outdoor Explained

Indoor or outdoor digital TV antenna? How each copes with salt air, wind and low-lying coastal homes, and how to test before you buy.

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DStv Business Packages Explained for First-Time Owners

DStv Business Packages Explained for First-Time Owners

New guesthouse, café or office? Here's how DStv business packages work, who you pay, the paperwork MultiChoice asks for and how billing runs.

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How to Choose an OpenView Installer You Can Trust

How to Choose an OpenView Installer You Can Trust

The signs of a trustworthy OpenView installer, the red flags to avoid, and how to compare quotes for a coastal home.

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DIY or Professional CCTV Installation: Which Is Better?

DIY or Professional CCTV Installation: Which Is Better?

DIY camera kits suit some homes, not others. Here's how to decide between doing it yourself and a professional CCTV installation on the coast.

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Signs You Need a DStv Technician Near Me Today

Signs You Need a DStv Technician Near Me Today

Quick checks to try first, then seven clear signs your DStv dish, cable or decoder needs a technician, plus how the call-out fee works.

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Two white dishes compared for DStv dish size on a Kommetjie workshop floor

DStv Dish Size for Kommetjie Homes: 60cm vs 80cm Guide

60cm or 80cm? How to pick the right DStv dish size for a windy coastal home in Kommetjie, plus brackets, rain fade and price ranges.

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Family watching DStv Catch Up on a big TV in a Kommetjie coastal lounge

DStv Catch Up in Kommetjie: How It Works and Quick Fixes

How DStv Catch Up works on the Explora and the app in Kommetjie, what internet it needs, and simple fixes when shows will not play.

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