2.1 How to get started?

• Launch the Web portal www.DEOD.tv/za.
• You first need to register via a browser (PC, Mac and iOS Users) on the DEOD website or via the Android DEOD app.
• During the sign-up process, you will create a username and password for yourself. You will then be able to use this username and password to log in any time you want. You will be able to use the same username and password for all devices, no matter which device you used to sign up.
• Once you have registered, you will receive our welcome mailer telling you about all the exciting, edgy and pacy content we have.
• You can use the DEOD application on a variety of devices to view your content. Select and download the DEOD application for your device. See the instructions below for iOS and Android devices.
• iOS device users who wish to subscribe to a package subscribe on the DEOD website.
• Android users can subscribe directly through the DEOD app available in the Google Play Store.

2.1.1 For PCs and Macs:

All browsing and transactions can take place on the DEOD Web portal at www.DEOD.tv/za using your favourite Web browser.

2.1.2 For iPhone and iPad:

Start the Apple App Store application on your device. Locate or find the DEOD application in the store and download it.

NOTE: All iOS app subscriptions must be done through the website first at www.DEOD.tv/za before launching the iOS app.

Once your Subscription or has been successfully concluded on the website, you will be able to log into your DEOD app to start streaming.

2.1.3 For Android Phones and Tablets:

Access Google Play Store on your device. Find the DEOD application in the store and download it. You can then start browsing the catalogu on the DEOD application immediately. All subscription packages can be purchased directly in the DEOD Android application.

2.1.4 For Smart TVs:

DEOD is available on the following Smart TVs - Hisense, Samsung, LG, Apple TV. You can also watch DEOD content on your TV via an HDMI Cable.

DEOD daily is R3 a day giving you 24-hour access to great entertainment, from purchase. DEOD Monthly is R39 giving you 30 days access from date of purchase.
You can link five devices to a single subscription account, so you only need one account per household.

3.2 Internet TV

Internet TV allows you to access TV channels over the Internet rather than via a satellite. This means with DEOD, you can access news channels, sports channels and entertainment channels over the Internet and watch on the go on your mobile device or your PC - no TV subscription needed!

4.1 What devices are supported by DEOD?

• PCs, Macs, Android smartphones, iOs smartphones and Chromecast
  
  
  

Browsers and OS versions supported

• Windows 8.1 and higher versions are supported
• Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 10 do not require any plug in
• Internet Explorer 11+
• Safari browsers
• Firefox 35+
• Linux computers are not supported
• Mobile Phones Operating Systems
  • iPhone (iOS 7.0 and higher)
  • Android (Android 4.1 and higher)
• Tablets
  • iPhone (iOS 7.0 and higher)
  • Android Tablets (Android 4.1 and higher)
  
  Chromecast
  
  What is Chromecast?
  

  Chromecast is streaming media player that plugs into your TV via HDMI. With Chromecast, you can play music, series, short films and live TV channels on your TV using your Android smartphone or Android tablet. Using your device of choice with Chromecast, you can control and choose what you want to play.

  
  How do I connect my Chromecast?
  
  • Plug your Chromecast into an HDMI port of your TV.
  • Turn on the Wi-Fi of your Android smartphone or Android tablet.
  • Set your TV to the same Wi-Fi network as your device.
  • Follow the Chromecast prompts that will appear on your TV.
  • Download the latest version of the DEOD App from the Playstore for your Android device.
  • When within range of your Chromecast media player device, the Cast icon (a little square on the right hand top corner) will show on your device. Simply select the movie/TV show that you would like to watch, press the Cast icon to connect Chromecast and watch!
  • To learn more on how to setup your Chromecast media player click here
  
  What do I need to use Chromecast on DEOD?

  You need to install your DEOD Android app, Chromecast dongle, an HDTV with a HDMI port, a stable Wi-Fi connection. The Chromecast stick includes a USB cable for power and a power adapter. You can control the device with smartphones or tablets running on Android.

4.2 Can I use DEOD abroad?

DEOD is only available in selected countries in Africa. Due to content rights, we are not allowed to provide you with this service when you travel abroad.

4.3 What is the video quality like?

DEOD utilizes a special streaming technology known as Adaptive Bit Rate technology that automatically adapts to your Internet connection speed and your device. The higher your Internet connection speed, the better the video quality will be. If you have a high-speed Internet connection (4Mbps and higher), you will get the best video quality. If you have a low speed Internet connection speed (1 to 2Mbps and lower), you will still be able to watch video content, but not at the best quality we provide.

4.4 Do I pay for data when using DEOD?

Yes. Streaming uses data. See point 5.5 below. You will pay your Internet Service Provider for data use.

4.5 What Internet line speed do I need to use DEOD?

You will require a minimum speed of 2Mbps but we recommend a 4Mbps (or faster) line to ensure a consistent stream and a great viewing experience, especially if you have more than one user on the line or multiple devices streaming at the same time.

DEOD's Adaptive Bit Rate technology automatically adapts to your Internet connection speeds and your device. Thanks to this technology, you will be able to use DEOD at broadband speeds as low as 512kbps. Of course, the higher your Internet connection speed, the better the video quality will be.

In terms of managing your data spend, this is an average guide to assist you:

• Overall, you will use an average of 900MB to 1GB of data per movie depending on your line speed - the faster the line and the higher the quality of the visuals, the more data you will use.
• So, for example, using a 4Mbps line, a 90-minute movie will use approximately 1,5GB data, while a 30-minute episode of a TV series will use between 400MB and 600MB.*

4.6 Can I use multiple applications at the same time?

Yes, you can use multiple versions of the DEOD applications (iOS and Android) on different devices at the same time. However, you can only use up to a maximum of five different devices per account with two concurrent streams. The device limit is set by content rights holders.

4.7 Can I use the same application on multiple devices at the same time?

You can use the DEOD application on multiple devices and you can link up to five different devices to a single account with two concurrent streams.

4.8 How many programs can I watch concurrently on different devices?

You can have two concurrent streams, meaning two people can watch different programmes on one DEOD account, on different devices, at the same time.

5.1 Where can I manage my own account and profile settings?

Customers have full control of their DEOD account (profile) via "My Account".

You can:

• Edit your profile or change your password
• View your payment history
• Unsubscribe to cancel your subscription
• Manage devices (with only one device change permitted per month)
• Manage Parental Control settings

5.2 How do I get a password?

During the sign-up process, you will create both your username and password. You will use these to log into DEOD.

5.3 I forgot my password - what now?

Click on "forgot your password" on the login screen. Follow the instructions on-screen, and your username and password will be sent to you.

6.1 Can I subscribe to multiple monthly subscription packages at the same time?

No. You can subscribe to a single package option based on your preference.

6.2 I have an active package, what will happen when I change my package?

When you subscribe to a package other than the one you already have, your old package subscription will automatically expire on the anniversary date.

You will be able to watch the content of your current package until the end of its period.

You can see active package/s under My Account.

6.3 How do I cancel my monthly subscription package?

On any of the DEOD applications, navigate to the My Account screen. If you are not signed-in, sign in. Select your package and click on the UNSUBSCRIBE button. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing cycle, so you can continue viewing the content on the package until the end of the subscription period.

7.1 I don't know my username and password.

You need to sign up to create a username and password. You will then be able to log in with the username and password you created during sign up. If you forget your password, you can reset it by clicking on "forgot your password".

7.2 I cannot log in.

Please be sure that you are entering the right username and password. You need to use the username and password that you created during the sign-up process. If you forget your password, you can reset it by clicking on "forgot your password".

7.3 I forgot my username and password. How can I get it?

Click on "forgot your password" on the login screen. Follow the instructions on the screen, and you will be sent your username and password.

7.4 I cannot see any WATCH button.

Ensure you have completed the payment process and payment was successful. The WATCH button will automatically appear on the title you choose to watch after you have successfully completed the subscription payment

7.5 Video is not playing.

Please check your Internet connection. If you do not have any Internet connection, you will see a message notifying you that you are not currently connected.

If you have an Internet connection but you still cannot watch the video (you either have a blank screen or a loading indicator), this means that your Internet connection is too slow or poor to watch a video. Please use an Internet connection with at least a 512Mbps speed. For best results, a connection with a minimum speed of 2Mbps should be used.

7.7 Video quality is not the best.

This happens when you have a slow Internet connection of 512Mbps or lower. If you are using a small screen, lower quality video is sometimes tolerable. If you are using a big screen like laptop or Smart TV with a slow Internet connection, video quality may be poor, with lots of pixilation. The higher your Internet connection speed, the better the video quality will be.

7.8 When I change channel, the video quality is not great for the first few seconds

DEOD utilizes a special streaming technology called Adaptive Bit Rate technology that automatically adapts to your Internet connection speeds and your device. DEOD streams a lower quality stream for the first few seconds to launch the video faster. DEOD then starts streaming a higher quality picture which is based on your Internet connection speed.

You may also experience degradation of quality while watching. This is because your Internet speed is changing. While you are watching a video on DEOD, we strongly suggest that you do not use the same Internet connection for other purposes simultaneously, such as heavy downloads. Running other large file downloads while you are watching can seriously affect your watching experience. Watching multiple videos at the same time on multiple devices using the same Internet connection can also affect your viewing experience.

• 9.3.2 What are the download rules for subscriptions?

  • The number of simultaneous downloads per account is restricted to 2.
  • A maximum of 25 titles may be downloaded at any moment in time across all registered devices. Of which, only 5 may be Movies, and only 5 episodes from the same series.
  • The same title can only be downloaded on 2 Registered Devices simultaneously.
  • A title may only be downloaded TWICE during the License Period.
  • You have 30 days within which to begin viewing a title.
  • Once playback begins, you will have 48 hours access to the content.
  
  
  • Content must be deleted at the earlier of:
  • 48 hours from the start of the first viewing;
  • 30 days from the initiation of the Download;
  • The end of the License Period; or
  • The end of the Subscription Period.
  
  

  9.4 Can I close the App in the middle of a download?

  • Yes, your download will continue in the background.
  
  

  9.5. What happens to my download if I lose internet connectivity?

  • Your download will pause automatically and will resume when you are connected again.
  
  

  9.6. What happens to my downloads if I uninstall the DEOD App?

  • All downloaded content will be deleted when you uninstall the App.
  
  

  9.7. Do I need an internet connection to download an asset?

  • Yes, you need an internet connection to download assets. Ensure your WIFI is on or go to your settings to enable your mobile data for downloads.