Plan
We plan cable routes to each room and check your current LNB.
DSTV Extra View & Multi-Room Installations
Kids want cartoons, you want the rugby. With Extra View, two decoders share one subscription so different rooms can watch different channels. We set up the LNB, cabling and decoder linking for you.
Great for
- Families wanting TV in the lounge and bedrooms
- Adding DSTV to an entertainment area or braai room
- Granny flats and cottages on the same property
- Upgrading from a single-view to a twin-output LNB
Our process
Upgrade
Fit a suitable LNB if needed so each decoder gets its own feed.
Cable
Run neat cabling to every TV point.
Link
Connect and set up decoders so Extra View works properly.
What to expect
A layout check for every room
The technician checks the decoder models, available LNB outputs and practical cable routes before work starts. This prevents unnecessary visible cable and confirms whether the current dish equipment can support the planned rooms.
Both viewing points tested together
After cabling and linking, each decoder is checked for signal and communication while both televisions are operating. You can expect the setup to be tested as one system rather than treating each room in isolation.
Common messages and error codes
Waiting for communication
The linked decoders are not communicating correctly. We inspect the heartbeat or network connection, decoder settings and cabling between viewing points before changing equipment.
E48-32 on one decoder
One room is not receiving its expected satellite feed. When the other room works, the fault is often isolated to that cable, connector or LNB output. We test that path directly.
Neat multi-room cabling
We route cables through ceilings and along skirting where possible so extra rooms don't come with messy wires.
Existing Extra View not working?
If your second decoder keeps losing signal or showing errors, it's often a cabling or LNB issue — we can diagnose and fix it.
Extra View & Multi-Room near you
Available 24/7 in George, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Sedgefield, Wilderness, Mossel Bay, Great Brak River, Hartenbos and Oudtshoorn — and across the wider Garden Route.
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Extra View & Multi-Room questions
›What is DSTV Extra View?
Extra View lets you link two decoders on one account so you can watch different channels in different rooms.
›Do I need a new dish for Extra View?
Usually not — but you may need a different LNB and extra cabling. We'll check your setup.
›How many rooms can you connect?
Call us with your layout and we'll advise the best multi-room setup for your home.