If you have lost the DStv remote, the remote app will be a perfect alternative to control your set-top box. Since there is no official remote app for the DStv box, you can only rely on unofficial apps available in the Play Store. Hence, we recommend you use these apps only in emergencies. In this article, we have explained the steps to control your DStv box using remote apps.
Note: As all remote apps mentioned in this article are infrared-based, your Android phone should have a built-in IR blaster.
Use the Remote Control For DSTV App to Control the DStv Set-Top Box
1. Install the Remote Control For DSTV application on your phone from the Play Store.
2. Once you launch the app on your phone, pictures of multiple DStv remotes will appear on the screen. Select your DStv model remote.
3. You can see the DStv set-top box remote virtually on your phone.
4. Then, using the virtual keys, you can seamlessly control your DSTV set-top box.
Use the DSTV Remote Control App to Control the DStv Explora Box
1. Go to the Play Store on your Android phone and install the DSTV Remote Control app. Remember to check whether your phone has a built-in IR blaster before installing the app.
2. Launch the IR remote app on your phone and you need to click on the Add Remote option on its home screen.
3. Next, a list of all models of DSTV remote will appear on the screen.
4. You can select the DStv remote that is similar to a physical remote from the list.
5. Once you select the remote, click the Power button on the remote interface by pointing your phone towards your TV.
6. If your DStv Explora box turns off, you can save that virtual remote on the app. If not, select the next remote and check if it works by pressing the Power button.
FAQ
No. There is no application to control the DStv box in the App Store. So, you can’t control this set-top box using an iPhone.
