DStv Now, renamed DStv Stream, is a premium media service that allows you to access various genres of content on your device. By subscribing to its base premium plan for R799/month from its official website, you can access movies, TV shows, News, and more on your device. If you’re a Hisense TV user, then you can easily install the DStv Stream app on your TV from the respective app stores.
The following guide will help you install and sign in to the DStv Stream app on your smart TV.
How to Download and Stream DStv Stream on Hisense TV
Among the various Hisense TV models, the DStv Stream app is available only on Android, Google, and VIDAA TV models. So, after connecting your Hisense TV to WiFi, follow the steps below to get the app.
Hisense VIDAA TV
- Look for the More Apps option on the VIDAA home screen.
- Enter into the App Store and click the Search bar.
- Using the remote, type the DStv Stream and search the app.
- Pick out the app from the suggestions and click the Install button.
Hisense Android & Google TV
- Tap the Apps/Search icon from the Google Play Store.
- Enter the keyword DStv Stream on the search icon.
- You should select the app from the results and click the Install button.
- After the installation process, hit Open to launch the app on your TV.
How to Activate DStv Stream on Hisense TV
To watch DStv Stream content on your smart TV, you must be an active subscriber and activate the app on your TV. If you’re a premium account holder, here are the steps to activate it.
1. Open the DStv app on your TV. You will see an activation code and respective URL on the app’s home screen.
2. First, note down the code and URL.
3. Then, using a web browser on your PC or smartphone, enter the URL noted and visit the activation website of DStv Stream (https://dstv.stream/tv).
4. Enter the code you have noted on the website and hit the Sign in on TV button.
5. The DStv Stream app on your TV will refresh for a moment.
If this happens, the activation will be successful, and you’ll be ready to watch DStv Stream on your TV.
How to Stream DStv Stream on Unsupported Hisense TVs
Apart from VIDAA, Android, and Google, the left-out Hisense users can access DStv Stream via three easy methods.
1. Using Web Browser:
- Open the web browser on your Hisense TV.
- Hover to the Search bar and visit dstv.stream.
- Log in to your DStv Stream account and start watching your desired content.
2. Via Cast & AirPlay:
- Connect your Hisense TV and smartphone to the same WiFi network.
- Fetch your smartphone and install the DStv app (App Store | Play Store).
- Sign in to your DStv account and play your desired content.
- Click the Cast or AirPlay icon from the playback
- Choose your Hisense TV and start playing the DStv content.
3. DStv Set-Top Box:
- If you have a DStv set-top box with you, connect it with your Hisense TV.
- Switch the input on your Hisense TV.
- Stream the DStv content with a valid subscription.
With these three alternatives, you can easily stream your favorite DStv content on your big screen.
Fixes for DStv Stream Not Working on Hisense TV
Sometimes, the DStv app won’t work on your Hisense Smart TV due to some technical issues. If you face any, then follow the troubleshooting methods to fix the Hisense TV problem.
- Initially, you must check the internet connectivity and ensure your Hisense TV is receiving a standard network.
- Restart your Hisense TV to remove the temporary bugs in the device.
- Clear the app cache data on your Hisense TV.
- If DStv is outdated, you can update the app on your Hisense TV.
- At last, you can update the Hisense TV’s firmware and check if the issue has been resolved.
By installing or using alternative measures, you can easily access DStv Stream content on your smart TV.
