Setting up DSTV can be a troubling task for most people. There are a number of concerns such as ensuring that you have a satellite and good signal. Moreover, making sure that the wires are in the right place is a whole other challenge. It’s for this reason that it’s probably best to leave DSTV installation to the professionals. They will be able to set up the whole thing in one afternoon and you won’t have to lift a finger. At the end of the day, one of greatest mistakes you can make is hiring an unofficial DSTV installer. The following is a step by step guide that will help you to find a trustworthy DSTV installation service.
Step 1: Locate an installation service
There are hundreds of professionals who specialise in DSTV installations. No matter what type of decoder or package you have, they will know exactly what to do. Snupit can be used as a useful online tool to find accredited DSTV installers. Better yet, Snupit allows you to refine your search and find the installers that are located closest to you. This makes everything much easier. You will be able to find someone who can come by and do the installation as quickly as possible.
Step 2: Check the reliability of your installer
There are plenty of sketchy people out there who think that they are able to install DSTV. This could be true; however it would be a bad idea to hire them. This could be a major risk that results in an unsuccessful installation and money being wasted. The best way to check if a DSTV installer is accredited is to check with MultiChoice themselves. MultiChoice is responsible for providing DSTV to customers in South Africa and the rest of the continent.
Step 3: Tell the installer what you want
There are many different ways in which DSTV can be installed. It’s important to consider what you would like beforehand. A popular feature among DSTV customers is the “Xtra View” option. This allows for a customer to have more than one decoder installed under the same subscription. If you would like this type of installation it would be best to tell the installer in advance. This way, they can come prepared to do the installation as effectively as possible.
Step 4: Prepare for the installation
Sometimes there can be furniture items blocking access to your television. In order to make the installation process quicker, it’s clever to move obstructive furniture out of the way. Additionally, some of the DSTV installers are able to bring the decoder and other products for you. This means that you will pay for the decoder as part of your installation fee. However, if this is not an option you should make sure that you have already bought your decoder and any other necessary products.
Step 5: Inspect the installation
Once your DSTV has been installed it’s a good idea to test it out before the installers leave. Some obvious things to look out for include signal quality, the positioning of the satellite and whether the remote and decoder are functioning.