DishSMRT Wi-Fi Dongle for OTT Applications by Dish TV: Details, Pricing and Installation

Highlights

• The DishSMRT Wi-Fi Dongle will be available for a price tag of Rs 599
• The Dongle will only be compatible with DishNXT HD set-top box

The content offerings in the DTH sector are becoming the next big thing in the industry. The industry, in general, is going through a different time right now, as it is being affected by a massive change thanks to the increasing popularity of over the top (OTT) applications and video on demand (VOD) content. Increasingly, more and more people are now migrating to these apps to consume content rather than on conventional TV screens. Now, DTH operators are on the lookout of solving this problem as they don’t want to hurt their viewership numbers. As a result, we are getting to see unique Set-Top Boxes which ship both OTT apps and DTH content at the same place. However, DishTV has a totally different solution by the name of DishSMRT Stick for this. Here are the details for the same.

DishSMRT Subscription Details

The DishSMRT is a Wi-Fi USB Dongle which will provide subscribers with the OTT apps and will avail the massive library of online curated content, TV shows and Web-series. Interested users should note that the DishSMRT Wi-Fi Dongle will connect with DishNXT HD Set-Top Box only. The users will have to plug the device into their DishNXT HD set-top box to available Wi-Fi network or mobile hotspot via the DishSMRT Stick, which will be plugged into the STB’s USB port. This way, the viewers will be able to access online popular video content, alongside the Live TV channels on their big screen. Users will also be able to play games on the screen and will have the benefit of controlling the entire operations by a universal remote.

DishSMRT Wi-Fi Dongle Price and Installation Details

As for pricing, Dish TV has revealed that the DishSMRT Stick will be available with a price tag of Rs 599. To buy one, the users will need to visit the dedicated DishSMRT webpage on the official DishTV website and enter their details like viewing card number or the registered mobile number after which DishTV will contact the subscribers, and an installation team will pay them a visit. It is also worth noting that the DishSMRT Stick will avail a free preview of 6 months for the Rs 599 price tag and there will be no installation charges. The dongle will also come with a six month warranty period as well, and it will be compatible only with the DishNXT HD set-top box.

Further, to enable the subscribers to enjoy the content without any interruptions, DishTV has recommended that users should be on an internet connection with a minimum of 1 Mbps speed to ensure proper streaming. However, there is also the catch of selected streaming services available on the DishSMRT Stick. Currently, the device offers access to services like Hungama Play, Zee5, SonyLiv, VOOT and ALT Balaji. Some of the big names like Netflix and Amazon Prime remain currently missing now. Another crucial thing to note is that the DishSMRT Stick will be available in select cities only for which DishTV has issued a list of cities where the service will be provided to the consumers upon registration.