QVWi: The fastest-growing streaming brand in South Africa
In a market where smart streaming is rapidly becoming the preferred choice for South African consumers, QVWi (a Skyworth Premier brand) has established itself as the fastest-growing streaming brand in the country.
With an impressive 40% share of shelf in select retail partners and market growth exceeding 121% in 2024, QVWi is dominating the category.
One of the major factors behind this success is the QVWi Leap S3 streaming box, a cutting-edge device designed to enhance the home entertainment experience.
“Most consumers today are looking for a streaming box that offers a smooth, Google-driven interface,” says Nazim Cassim, CEO of QVWi Retail MEA.
“We’ve built the Leap S3 with exactly that in mind—delivering effortless access to the most popular streaming apps, whether your TV is smart or not.”
Featuring a powerful Amlogic S905Y4 Quad A35 processor, the Leap S3 ensures a fluid, responsive experience. Its dual-band Wi-Fi 5 provides stable connectivity, reducing buffering and lag—two of the key frustrations for streaming consumers.
It also supports Dolby Digital and Dolby Atmos audio, bringing cinema-quality sound into homes. But perhaps most importantly, the Leap S3 is equipped with HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG technology, dramatically enhancing picture quality with richer colors and deeper contrast.
“When paired with a quality TV, the Leap S3 delivers an ultra-crisp viewing experience,” says Akash Panday, MD and Group CEO of Skyworth Digital MEA.
“It’s a game-changer for consumers who want premium quality without an expensive hardware upgrade.”
Local Innovation, Global Reach
QVWi’s success is deeply rooted in local manufacturing. The brand’s devices are built at the Skyworth Digital factory in Durban, a world-class facility that also manufactures Skyworth TVs and other leading global brands.
South African consumers trust locally made products that are built to last. QVWi’s locally produced devices have been a major driver of Pepkor’s (Incredible Connection and HiFi Corporation stores) category growth, which is why they have seen over 30% year-on-year sales increases.
Pepkor (Incredible Connection and HiFi Corporation stores) has been named QVWi’s Retailer of the Year, a recognition of its instrumental role in making streaming technology more accessible across South Africa.
More customers are cutting the cord and shifting to streaming. Devices like the Leap S3 are making that transition seamless, especially with its extended 12-month warranty offer tied to Showmax activation.
The Power of Strategic Partnerships
QVWi’s key strategic partnership with Showmax has made streaming more accessible and affordable for South Africans. Customers who purchased a QVWi device received complimentary access to Showmax, Africa’s leading streaming service, enabling them to enjoy top-tier entertainment with reliable hardware.
As streaming continues to grow as the fastest-growing entertainment segment in South Africa, more households are upgrading their setups for an enhanced viewing experience.
This momentum extends beyond South Africa’s borders. QVWi has recently launched its devices in the Middle East in partnership with TOD, a leading streaming platform in the UAE. “Our global expansion is just beginning,” says Cassim.
“We’re taking what works in South Africa—affordable, high-quality streaming tech—and scaling it to new markets with increased focus in the GCC region and East and West Africa.”
Skyworth also hit an extraordinary milestone: delivering over 36 million Android devices worldwide by the end of September 2024, as reported by Yahoo Finance. This achievement positions Skyworth as the global leader in the industry and highlights its growth in global market share.
Skyworth is not stopping here! They are growing gracefully! Skyworth is committed to continuing their streak of innovation and creating even more Google TV and other Android devices for users’ homes. Expect more exciting QVWi launches later this year that will redefine your entertainment experience.
With 18.7 million households in South Africa, but only 1.7 million connected to fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), the opportunity for smart streaming is immense. Of the 12.8 million TVs in the country, an estimated 7.2 million are non-smart, creating a massive untapped market for devices like the QVWi Leap S3. “Our goal is to give every home an easy, powerful way to stream,” Cassim concludes.
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