DStv ditches flash for HTML video standards

23 October 2016

MultiChoice recently announced that its desktop streaming program would be moving away from being a flash-based service.

Instead, subscribers can now watch their favourite movies and series using the DStv Now mobile application, and stream on the DStv Now website.

“Web standards have come a very long way and there is no more need for a separate plugin like Silverlight or Flash to play protected content,” said MultiChoice.

“We plan to use the native video player capabilities present in modern browsers rather than depend on plugins that are currently being phased out by the industry.”

We asked MutiChoice if they plan to release a dedicated DStv app for consoles and/or Windows 10 and they responded that while they cannot disclose specific details, they regularly review the platforms supported by DStv Now.

*UPDATE: The article previously stated DStv Now could be streamed using the built-in browser of consoles. This is inaccurate and has been removed.


Now read: Here’s why DStv won’t decrease its South African prices

You have read 2 out of 5 free articles. Log in or register for unlimited access.
  1. Skobbejakkals
    24.10.2016 at 10:18

    “You can now watch” and “We plan to use” is not really the same thing. I don’t think “now” means what you think it means.

Read now

The best gaming website in South Africa
MyGaming proudly displays the “FAIR” stamp of the Press Council of South Africa, indicating our commitment to adhere to the Code of Ethics for Print and online media which prescribes that our reportage is truthful, accurate and fair. Should you wish to lodge a complaint about our news coverage, please lodge a complaint on the Press Council’s website, www.presscouncil.org.za or email the complaint to [email protected] Contact the Press Council on 011 4843612.