MultiChoice's TV on-the-go service, DStv Now, has done away with using Flash for its video content and turned to a new native HTML video player.
This will allows users to stream content without having to download a plug-in. It will also reduce buffering and give users adaptive bitrates.
Head of DStv Digital Media Graeme Cumming is excited about this new development. "We think it's only natural to move in a direction where emphasis is put on the user experience and content delivery."
TV series, movies and documentaries offered by DStv can be streamed natively through the built-in HTML video player across Windows, Apple and Linux, which is supported on Firefox and Chrome.
The new video player will automatically detect a customer's connection speed and adapt the video accordingly, saving unnecessary data costs. Stream quality can be adjusted manually through the settings icon on the video player within the browser. The lowest quality stream will start at 400x224 at 370Kbps, and will be capped at 960x540 at 1 200Kbps.
DStv Now can be accessed online or through the app on tablets and smartphones. The app is free to download on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and is available to all DStv customers.
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