Name Description
STANDBY
Allows you to quickly put the DStv Explora into standby (or bring it out
of standby).
Quick tip: if you press and hold the STANDBY button, the DStv
Explora will reboot.
CATCH UP
Your hotlink to DStv Catch Up. You can also access DStv Catch Up by
pressing the DStv button and going to “Watch Now”.
BOXOFFICE Your hotlink to BoxOffice. You can also access BoxOffice by pressing the
DStv button and going to “Watch Now”.
PLAYLIST
Your hotlink to your Playlist which lists all your recordings ready for you
to view at any time. You can also access your Playlist by pressing the
DStv button and going to “Watch Now”.
TV GUIDE Your hotlink to the TV Guide with 8 full days of programming
information, allowing you to easily plan your viewing. You can also
access the TV Guide by pressing the DStv button and going to
“Planner”.
SEARCH
Your hotlink to Search. Get A-Z listings of sport, movies or search for a
programme or for a range of programmes that meet your specific needs.
You can also access Search by pressing the DStv button and going to
“Search”.
INFO Press INFO on any programme to see more information, including a
detailed synopsis.
DStv Goes to DStv Central. All content, settings, information, schedules and
more – all at the touch of one button.
BACK
Press BACK to remove onscreen items or save your settings.
PROFILE Not yet active
TV If you are using the menus or apps, the TV button is your hotlink back
to video. And if you’re not watching live TV, pressing TV is your hotlink
back to live TV.
The Remote Buttons