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Is StarTimes app free?

By Ava Bailey |

Is StarTimes app free?

StarTimes ON is Africa's leading video streaming service for watching live TV and entertainment on your phone. Get this free App and you can instantly watch thousands of TV series, blockbusters, local contents, latest breaking news and the most anticipated football matches.

Hereof, how can I watch StarTimes for free?

The steps to get free startimes viewing are as follows it is easy and can pretty much be done by anyone. FIRST STEP Contact startimes customer care and ask them to change your bouquet to basic bouquet by easily providing them with your ten digit smart card number .

Similarly, how do I download StarTimes? Simply visit or search "StarTimes" on Google Play / App Store.

Keeping this in view, can I watch StarTimes on my phone?

Watch Live TV On The Go With StarTimes Mobile App For Free. Subscribers of StarTimes can use the app upon registration to pay for their monthly subscription, change their Bouquet, check Bill, and also get coins everyday as they complete related tasks on the app.

How do I pay for StarTimes mobile app?

How to pay Startimes subscription with interswitch USSD code. – Dial this short code *322*1*subscription code*amount# on your mobile phone. – And automatically, it will be debited from your bank and it works for all Nigerian mobile networks.

How can I get local channels on StarTimes?

Press the Menu button on your remote, scroll to System Setting and press OK. On Channel Search, Select Manual Search and press OK, enter frequency 522 Kampala, 690 Jinja, and 674 Masaka for Local Channels and 490/498 Kampala, 634/674 Jinja, 602/626 Masaka for International channels and then press OK to search.

How do I make my StarTimes decoder from free to air?

Alternatively, you can buy a loop out cable at around Ksh. 200 from any StarTimes dealer then connect your decoder to the TV and start enjoying free to air channels. This is especially handy when you don't want to change your subscription. Your package will remain as it was after paying the monthly fee.

Which is the best free to air decoder in Kenya?

Below is a list of free to air decoders in Kenya and their prices to enable you to choose the best free to air decoders in Kenya.
  • Bamba decoder.
  • StarTimes.
  • ADN Decoder.
  • Sonar Decoder.
  • Phelister decoder.
  • Sky Life decoder.
  • The Big Box.
  • Hotpoint decoder.

How can I upgrade my old StarTimes decoder?

press and hold the menu and down volume key on the decoder together. (this buttons are found on the decoder itself, it is a 3 and only button found on top of the decoder which are M,which means Menu,Up and down arrow key.) Step 3. While still holding the two buttons together, plug in the power adapter.

How do I reset StarTimes decoder?

Follow these Steps to Reset Startimes Decoder
  1. On the Startimes remote control, press the BLUE button.
  2. using directional arrow keys, scroll to DEFAULT SETTINGS.
  3. on the right side of the OK button, press the arrow direction-RIGHT button.
  4. A prompt appears on the TV screen, select YES option.
  5. then press OK on the remote control.

How can I get StarTimes decoder pin?

StarTimes. To reset password for your decoder, follow the following procedures; Press Menu> Setting button (Blue button) > F1 (Red Button) > 1 > Project menu > Default pin > yes or no.

How do I scan StarTimes decoder?

How do I rescan? On the remote control, press the 'Menu' button…'System Settings' Press OK…on 'Channel Search' Press the right cursor button… Select 'Automatic Search' Press OK.

How can I use StarTimes app on my phone?

For Android users ,head to the playstore and search for Startimes Application. Once you see it ,hit the download button and wait for the download to be completed before you begin enjoying. Same rule applies for other operating systems.

How can I subscribe my phone with StarTimes?

You can also recharge your startimes using gtbank *737# mobile ussd code.
  1. Dial *737*37*Amount*SmartCard Number# on the phone number associated with your gtbank account.
  2. Amount is the price of the plan you want to subscribe for.
  3. Complete the payment using the last four (4) digit of your gtb Naira card or 737 PIN.

How do I use StarTimes app?

How to link your StarTimes Decoder to the StarTimes app
  1. Open StarTimes On App, and click on Sign in.
  2. Next, click on Star Times Decoder Services.
  3. Then, click on the Link Option.
  4. Enter your Smartcard Number and last six (6) digits of your decoder number.
  5. Agree to the Terms and Conditions then click Finish.

Can I watch StarTimes on my laptop?

You can also search “StarTimes” in Google play or iTunes store to download. Other smart devices please visit (e.g. Blackberry, PC, Mac etc.) or click here to download apk.

How do I recover lost channels on Startimes?

StarTimes. If you are missing channels on your StarTimes decoder, please conduct an automatic channel search or a default setting and if the problem persists please check your signal status by Pressing the Menu button on your remote, scroll to System Setting and press OK.

How can I download Startimes app on my PC?

You can also search “StarTimes” in Google play or iTunes store to download. Other smart devices please visit (e.g. Blackberry, PC, Mac etc.) or click here to download apk.

What channels are on StarTimes?

Currently, there are four exciting and affordable Startimes Plans with hundreds of channels to choose from.

StarTimes Classic bouquet

  • AIT.
  • AMC MOVIE.
  • AMC Series.
  • BET.
  • CCTV 4.
  • CCTV 9 Documentary.
  • CCTV News.
  • Channels TV.

How do I change my topstar bouquet?

Login with the registered phone number and password. This is one time only, subsequently, you don't need to login again, just open the application. Click on the Bouquet of your choice that you want to migrate to and click Next. Your subscription will be Migrated to the Bouquet of your choice with 10mins.

How can I watch Star Sports on my computer for free?

All you have to do is follow these steps:
  1. Subscribe to PureVPN.
  2. Download and install the PureVPN app.
  3. Select India as your preferred location.
  4. Visit Hotstar/Star Sports and stream ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 matches with ease!

How do I set up startime on Dish?

Your Startimes antenna must face relatively towards the transmission mast nearest to your locality. You can find out where the transmission mast is stationed by asking dealer offices around you. Thereafter, connect the other end of your cable wire to the “ANTENNA IN” port behind your Startimes digital decoder.

How do I activate StarTimes decoder in Ghana?

You can activate it by dialing *858# from your Safaricom mobile phone and choose the second option for your decoder and the third option for your mobile device. If you are on other mobile service providers you can call our customer care line on 0719 077 077 who will activate it for you instead.

How do I pay my StarTimes daily subscription?

Select TV from the list of services. Select StarTimes. Enter your Smart Card number and your desired top-up amount. Complete the payment with your debit card or your bank account on our secure payment platform.

How much does it cost to recharge StarTimes?

StarTimes Satellite Dish Subscription packages
There are three subscription packages available: StarTimes Nova – Monthly subscription cost 1,300 Naira. StarTimes Smart – Monthly subscription cost 2,600 Naira. Startimes Super Bouquet – Monthly subscription cost 3, 800 Naira.