Increasing the amount of time families spend together is a key goal of the DStv stream platform, which ensures that content includes a range of viewing opportunities aimed at encouraging family groups to watch together.
MultiChoice Zimbabwe head of corporate affairs and public relations, Charity Njanji, said the thrust toward greater family viewing experiences was based on the belief that in the modern day too much time is spent apart, with loss of valuable shared family time.
“We want families to bond and one of the ways of doing this is to share viewing experiences with a range of shows that engage younger family members through education, creativity, technology and sport,” she said.
“DStv Stream offers content that helps bridge gaps between generations, encouraging parents to connect with their teens in meaningful ways.”
Today many teenagers watch entertainment on their own, so the planned creation of content that allows for this viewing to be done in company of other family members helps bring families together, especially if the viewed content leads to discussion and interaction.
In a traditional sense, a father and son streaming the latest football game or a mother and daughter bonding over a drama series helps connect them. And other streamed content expands viewing to the whole family together, which is even more exciting.
“With DStv Stream, families can enjoy top-tier entertainment without the need for a decoder or installation,” said Njanji.
“Audiences can stream live TV, catch up on favourite shows or download content for offline viewing, all on a wide range of devices. With multiple profiles and parental controls, parents can stay involved in what their children are watching while bonding over shared content.”
Parental control is key to ensuring the younger views stick to family-driven entertainment. DStv Stream has easy-to-use parental controls to ensure their teens and children are enjoying age-appropriate content.
Njanji said: “Set up is simple: select Kids on the profile page, enable Kids Lock and create a PIN in settings. It’s easy and offers great comfort for parents.”
The content available on DStv Stream is varied and exciting, ranging from the international drama to regionally-produced shows, from education to sport and from children’s programmes and quiz and game shows.
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