Plain-English guides on getting the best from your TV, signal and connectivity in the Winelands: no jargon, just what actually helps.
How TV wall mounting differs on brick and drywall, which fixings hold, and when a backing board is the safer choice.
Read article →The same Explora can cost different amounts in two shops in one week. Here's how to compare offers on the full fitted total.
Read →How to set up an Explora on a shared complex dish: three tuners, the right menu, user bands, and why a Smart LNB is the wrong…
Read →A walk through the visit from our side: the dish check, cable runs, decoder setup, linking and testing, plus what slows the job down in Wellington…
Read →The questions to ask yourself, MultiChoice and your installer before you sign up for DStv business packages for a farm, guesthouse or office.
Read →Not sure if you need a DStv reconnection or a whole new installation? Here's how to tell, what each costs and what to check first.
Read →Seven common mistakes people make when hiring an OpenView installer, from box-only quotes to paying before activation, and how to avoid each one.
Read →How to decide between repairing your decoder and upgrading it: end-of-support models, signal faults that look like box faults, and real upgrade costs.
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TroubleshootingSecond TV dark but the lounge decoder works fine? Our Wellington team explains the XtraView heartbeat, 7 safe home checks, and when a cable, signal or…
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Installation tipsWhich DStv decoder cable does what? We bust four common myths, explain HDMI, satellite coax, Smart LNB and Ethernet connections, and share 6 safe checks for…
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Buying guideWhat a DStv Smart LNB really costs in Wellington, from the R449 part to a fitted, tested job, plus which homes need one and the mistakes…
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ConnectivityConnect your DStv Explora to WiFi in six simple steps, find out if you need the R199 WiFi Connector, and fix the drops our Wellington team…
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Installation tipsCan you take your DStv decoder to a holiday home or another house near Wellington? Yes. Here is what the other house needs, how DStv holiday…
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DSTV Tips & GuidesActivate your OpenView decoder in minutes with the USSD code, WhatsApp or the call centre. Our Wellington team clears up the common myths and shows what…
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Installation tipsStuck on the DStv installation wizard in Wellington? We explain every screen, why it stalls on the signal check at step 4, and when a dish,…
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TroubleshootingLearn how to check DStv signal strength and quality on your decoder in six simple steps, what the numbers mean, and what Wellington homes can do…
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Buying guideExplora or HD decoder? We compare recording, Smart LNB needs and installation costs so Wellington homes pick the right DStv box the first time.
Read →The full OpenView channels list for 2026, with channel numbers, radio and HD channels, plus simple fixes from our Wellington team when channels go missing.
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