Need DStv in another room? Our DStv ExtraView installation service helps you add an additional decoder to your existing DStv setup so you can watch different channels in different rooms. We assess your current installation, check the dish and LNB, install the required cabling and equipment, and test the system after installation.
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DStv ExtraView Installation for Multiple Rooms
DStv ExtraView, also known as DStv XtraView, allows compatible DStv decoders to be linked so that additional rooms in your home can access your DStv service. This is useful when you want DStv available in a second or additional room without installing a completely separate satellite system.
Our installation service covers the physical setup required to connect the additional decoder, including checking your existing satellite dish, LNB, signal levels and cabling.
We can assess your current DStv installation and determine what needs to be changed or added before the work begins.
SERVICE BENEFITS
Multiple Viewing Points
Add DStv to another room so different people can watch TV in different areas of the home.
Proper Cabling
We install and route the required satellite cabling neatly between the relevant equipment and viewing points.
System Assessment
We check the existing dish, LNB, cables and signal before connecting additional equipment.
Testing
The installation is tested to ensure the connected viewing points are functioning correctly.
When Do You Need DStv ExtraView?
DStv ExtraView can be useful when you want to watch DStv in more than one room and don’t want everyone in the home to watch the same television.
An ExtraView installation may be suitable if:
- You want DStv in a second bedroom.
- You want DStv in another living area.
- You have added another TV to your home.
- You want different people to watch different channels at the same time.
- You are setting up DStv in an additional room.
- You already have a DStv decoder and want to expand your viewing setup.
- You are upgrading or modifying an existing multi-room DStv installation.
What We Check Before Installing ExtraView
Before connecting an additional decoder, we assess the existing installation to determine what equipment and changes may be required.
We check:
- Satellite dish condition
- Dish alignment
- LNB type
- Existing decoder configuration
- Cable condition
- Cable routing
- Signal strength
- Signal quality
- Connectors
- Existing TV points
- Additional viewing location
- Decoder compatibility
How Our DStv ExtraView Installation Works
1. Assess Your Existing DStv System
We inspect your current dish, LNB, decoder and cabling.
2. Check Signal Quality
The satellite signal is checked before additional equipment is connected.
3. Plan the Cable Route
We determine the most practical route between the satellite equipment, decoder and additional viewing point.
4. Install the Required Cabling
The required cable and connectors are installed and secured appropriately.
5. Connect the Additional Decoder
The additional decoder is connected according to the requirements of the existing setup.
6. Configure and Test
The system is tested at the relevant viewing points to make sure the installation is functioning correctly.
7. Explain the Setup
We explain the basic operation of the additional viewing point and any relevant equipment.
Does Your DStv ExtraView Installation Need a Smart LNB?
It depends on your existing DStv equipment and installation.
DStv recommends a Smart LNB for most XtraView installations in a single-unit dwelling using its own satellite dish. However, the exact requirements depend on the decoders being linked and the existing installation.
If your current LNB or satellite installation isn’t suitable, we can assess it and advise you on the required upgrade before completing the installation.
Can We Add ExtraView to an Existing DStv Installation?
In many cases, an existing DStv installation can be modified to accommodate an additional decoder. However, the condition and configuration of the existing system need to be checked first.
The dish, LNB, cabling, decoder combination and signal levels can all affect the installation.
If your current installation needs an upgrade, we can identify the required changes before proceeding.
PROBLEMS WE CAN HELP WITH
DStv ExtraView Installation & Troubleshooting
If you already have an ExtraView setup but one of the viewing points isn’t working correctly, the problem may be related to cabling, connectors, signal levels, the LNB, decoder configuration or other installation components.
We can inspect the existing system and help identify the cause.
WHY USE A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER?
Why Professional ExtraView Installation Matters
Multi-room satellite installations require more than simply connecting another decoder. The existing satellite system, LNB, cabling, signal and decoder configuration need to work together correctly.
A proper installation can help identify problems before they result in poor signal quality or an unreliable viewing point.
DStv recommends using an Accredited Installer for XtraView installations.
DStv ExtraView Installation Across the Garden Route
We provide DStv ExtraView installation and related satellite services across the Garden Route.
Our service coverage includes areas such as:
George • Mossel Bay • Knysna • Plettenberg Bay • Wilderness • Sedgefield • Hartenbos • Great Brak River and surrounding areas.
Contact us to confirm service availability in your area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DStv ExtraView?
DStv ExtraView, also called XtraView, allows compatible DStv decoders to be linked so that additional rooms can access the same DStv service.
Can I watch different channels in different rooms?
Yes. One of the purposes of XtraView is allowing different linked viewing points to watch different channels at the same time.
Do I need a new satellite dish?
Not necessarily. The existing dish and satellite installation can be assessed to determine whether it is suitable for the additional decoder.
Do I need a Smart LNB?
It depends on your existing installation and decoder configuration. DStv recommends a Smart LNB for most XtraView installations in single-unit homes using their own dish.
Can you install ExtraView on my existing DStv system?
We can assess the existing system and determine what equipment or changes are required.
Can you install the cabling to another room?
Yes. We can assess the most suitable cable route and install the required satellite cabling for the additional viewing point.
What if my existing ExtraView has no signal?
We can inspect the dish, LNB, cabling, connectors and decoder setup to identify the cause of the problem.
Can I have more than two linked decoders?
Some XtraView configurations can support three decoders, but the compatible decoder combination and installation requirements need to be checked. DStv states that when linking three decoders, the primary decoder must be an Explora.
Need DStv ExtraView in Another Room?
Contact us to arrange an assessment of your existing DStv installation. We’ll check your current equipment and explain what is required for the additional viewing point.
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