The new packs come with 200 hours of Cloud recording by default. If your current recordings exceed 200 hours, the system will delete the exceeded hours once your package has been changed, starting with the oldest recordings first.  

If you would like to retain the previous recordings which exceed 200 hours, you may opt for a selection of 400 or 1500 Cloud Recording hours at a chargeable rate of RM12 or RM15 per month (excl. govt tax) respectively. Or else, you may subscribe to the Platinum pack which comes with complimentary access to 1500 hours of Cloud Recording.

If the bill has been paid, there will not be any additional service tax charge. However, if the bill has been issued by Astro but has not been paid, then the 8% Service Tax will be reflected in the next bill with adjustments on the new tax rate for services rendered from 1st March onwards.

Example:
Bills issued on 15th February will be charged the 6% SST. Customers will see proration for 8% from 1st – 14th March in the next bill issued on 15th March 2024. If you have fully paid your February bill before 1st March, the Service Tax will remains at 6%. You will be able to see the adjustment reflected in your next bill.  
 

1. Router Positioning
   • Most people underestimate the importance of picking a good spot for a Wi-Fi router. Even a small shift in positioning could end up being the difference between day and night.
   • High vs. Low
     • Put the router as high up as possible to extend the broadcasting range of the radio waves. This also helps clear the router of possible interferences.
   • Concrete & Metals
     • ​Make sure your router isn't blocked by any other objects, especially devices that are electronic. Also, avoid placing your router in your basement as this area is usually enclosed by a lot of concrete, which can be almost impossible for WiFi signals to penetrate.
   • Distance to Router
     • ​ The further away from your router you  get, the weaker the Wi-Fi signal. Therefore, the best option is to place your router as close to your devices as possible, but this is only practical if you have one main area where you tend to use your devices.
     • Otherwise, you should place your  router near the center of your home. After all, WiFi broadcasts in 360 degrees, so it doesn't make sense to put it at one end of the house.
2. Wireless Interference & Noise
   • You've probably never  noticed but there are wireless signals all around you wherever you go and  they're passing through you all the time. From where? Electronic devices,  WiFi routers, satellites, cell towers, and more.
   • Although WiFi is  supposed to be on a different frequency than most of these devices, the  amount of radio noise can still cause interference. Some common causes of interference include:
     1. Microwaves
     2. Bluetooth Devices
     3. Cordless Phone
3. Surrounding Wi-Fi signals
   • A truth of the modern world is that every  household has their own WiFi network, which can cause issues with channel overlap. This can be somewhat problematic in a townhouse, but is especially problematic in housing complexes and apartments where there can be many  routers within close proximity.
   • Which is why it's important that you pick a good channel in your router settings. Modern routers can choose channels  for you automatically, but sometimes it's better to investigate and find the best channel yourself.
4. Usage
   • More likely, however, is that the people  on your network such as friends, roommates, or family members are participating in bandwidth-heavy activities like gaming and streaming Ultrabox/ Netflix.
   • Fortunately, if this is the case, you can prioritize your own network traffic by enabling Quality of Service in your router settings.

In the new bill layout, there are three tax indicators for customer to refer: S1 (8%), S2 (6%), and N (non-taxable item). Each item list will be marked in accordance with the tax indicator below:


 

 Activate your Disney+ Hotstar access with your Astro subscription, using the steps below:

• Step 1 - Create- and verify your Astro ID at astro.com.my/astroID. If you already have an existing Astro ID, go to Step 2.

• Step 2 - Goto astro.com.my/Disney. Login with your Astro ID, activate with your mobile number and verify with a one time passcode (OTP) sent to your mobile number.

• Step 3 - Download the Disney+ Hotstar app or login via web, and sign in with the mobile number provided in Step 2. Start streaming!

STEP 1    

Switch OFF the power of your Ultra / Ulti box and make sure that the adapter's power light is off.

STEP 2    

Switch ON the power of your Ultra / Ulti box and make sure that the adapter's power light is on.

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STEP 3  

Put the box on standby mode.

STEP 4

Press and hold the Home button on the box.

STEP 5    

Wait until "boot" appear on the front panel and released.

STEP 6

When “boot” appears, press “Standby”,  “Left “, “Up” continuously until Auto Update appear on box screen and Software Update progress on TV.

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STEP 1    

Switch OFF the power of your box and make sure that the adapter's power light is off.

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STEP 2

Switch ON the power of your box and make sure that the adapter's power light is on.

STEP 3

Press Standby, Ch+, Standby keys on the box simultaneously when the "boot" message appears on the box front  panel.

The Software Update progress screen will appears.    

The update will take 10 - 15 minutes to complete. Please be patience.

STEP 1  

Switch OFF the power of your box and make sure that the adapter's power light is off.

STEP 2    

Switch ON the power of your box and make sure that the adapter's power light is on.

STEP 3

Press the standby button repeatedly after switch on the power.

STEP 4

Press "OK".

STEP 5    

The Software Update progress screen will appears.

The update will take 10 - 15 minutes to complete.

Please be patience.

Customers who subscribe to the Movies, Premium 1, Premium 3 or Platinum Pack will be able to access Disney+ Hotstar immediately and start streaming all their favourite Global, Regional and Malaysian hits upon activation. 

STEP 1
Switch off the power for your box and  make sure that the adapter's power light is off.

STEP 2
Locate the Smartcard at the front or right side and gently pull it out make sure that the adapter's power light is off.

STEP 3
Wipe the Smartcard's gold chip clean using a dry soft cloth.

STEP 4
Make sure the gold chip is facing upwards and reinsert it all the way in.

STEP 5
Switch on the power for your box and make sure that the adapter's power light is on. Please wait for 5 minutes.

STEP 6
Turn on your box. You should no longer be experiencing this problem.
If issue persist, please submit the issue in our Feedback Form and attach a picture of your General tab of the STB Diagnostics  for assistance.

Yes, you can. Go to the Account tab and scroll to "Subscription' section. Select "TV pack', select "Main room' or "Multiroom' and then click the "Refresh' button.

Currently, this change affects SMS bills only. Other SMSs such as (but not limited to) bill reminders, payment notifications, promotional SMSs or technical appointment reminders will still be sent to you if applicable.

No, you will not be charged 8% Service Tax for paper billing option.

Please ensure to put your box on standby mode to refresh the signal.

a. Using IVR

1. Dial 03-95433838 and select you preferred language.
2. Select Account Related.
3. Select Technical Assistance.
4. Select Refresh Smartcard.

b. Using MyAstro web

STEP 1
Go to https://myastro.astro.com.my/ in your web browser.



STEP 2
Key-in your Email / Mobile number and password. Then, press LOG IN.



STEP 3
Click on TV pack.



STEP 4
Choose Main Room for the Primary Box; else choose Multiroom (If any).



STEP 5
Click on "Refresh" to refresh signal on your box. 

For Main Box


For Multiroom


STEP 6
After tap the Refresh, below notification will be displayed as below.

For Main Box


For Multiroom


c. Using MyAstro App

STEP 1
Open myAstro App and click "Login".



STEP 2
Key-in your Email / Mobile number and password. Then, press "LOG IN".



STEP 3
Go to "Account".



STEP 4
Scroll down to "TV pack" and click on it.



STEP 5
Choose Main Room for the Main Box; else choose Multiroom (If any).



STEP 6
Tap on "Refresh" to refresh signal on your box. ​

For Main Box


For Multiroom


STEP 7
After tap the Refresh, below notification will be displayed as below.

For Main Room


For Multiroom

You will be able to view your new package(s) within 24 hours of subscribing. Please note that if you are an Astro customer subscribing to HD channels, you will have to connect an HDMI cable to your TV before you will be able to enjoy the channels.

The promotion period of Astro Fibre’s Speed Upgrade Campaign is from 24 November 2023 until 31 May 2024.
 

Astro is no longer updating the software in non-Ultra/Ulti Boxes as they have reached their end-of-life cycle. Therefore, non-Ultra/Ulti Boxes will maintain their current classification systems. Nonetheless, you may refer to content.astro.com.my for all the updated age ratings. Please refer to the table below to see the difference in classification systems between our platforms:

You do not need to request for a reconnection as our system will detect your payment and process it immediately, provided you paid via a real-time payment channel.

Click here for a full list of our payment channels.

If you have more than one card registered for OTP payments, you will be asked to select the specific card to be used for that specific transaction.

You may proceed with below troubleshooting and it shouldn't take you any longer than 15 minutes.

1. Please standby computer/laptop to access to the internet and connection must be via LAN (cable) [Connect the LAN (cable) to the yellow port at ZTE Router and direct to computer/laptop].
2. You may open any web browser such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and etc.
3. On the address bar, please go to http://192.168.0.1 and below page will appear.

4. Type the Username and Password as below. Then click Login. (These are the defaults, if you have done previous configuration on your router the password may be different)
 

Username: admin
Password: admin (or time123)

 

5. The router's web-based setup page should now appear. Please follow below steps for the configuration.

• On the setup page, click the Network tab then click on the WLAN then choose Basic sub-tab

• Please ensure Wireless RF Mode is Enabled.

• Click the drop-down arrow for Channel, then select your desired channel.
• Choose between 1 until 11 (Suggested 1,6,11).

• Click Submit. Router will auto reboot and connection re-establish after few minutes.

Customers subscribing to the following Astro packs will get to automatically enjoy Disney+ Hotstar as part of their newer, bigger and better packs

• Movies Pack
• Movies Plus Pack
• Premium 1
• Premium 3
• Platinum Pack

Customers with any of the above subscriptions with an Ultra or Ulti Box will also be able to enjoy Disney+ Hotstar on their big screen TV via their Astro Box, in addition to disneyplushotstar.my  and the mobile app. Please click here on how to access Disney+ Hotstar on the Ultra/Ulti Box.

 

Astro customers who are not on the above Packs may upgrade to the Movies, Movies Plus, Premium 1, Premium 3 or Platinum Pack to receive access to Disney+ Hotstar at no additional cost. Alternatively, customers may visit www.astro.com.my/disney to subscribe to Disney+ Hotstar Premium through a 3-month plan via Astro at RM54.90 (NP: RM79.90 quarterly, Astro customer may see up to 30% savings in their Disney+ Hotstar Premium subscription)

 

For more information, please visit www.astro.com.my/disney. If you need further help, please WhatsApp “DH Help” to Astro or call them at 03-9543 3838 for assistance.

Please first ensure Disney+ Hotstar access is included and has been activated as part of your Astro subscription. Once you have completed your activation process, you can enjoy Disney+ Hotstar on the Ultra box with these simple steps:

• Step 1 -Press "Home' on your Astro remote control. On the apps rail, select "Disney+ Hotstar' app > OK > My Account

STEP 1
Switch off the power of your box and make sure that the adapter’s power light is off.


STEP 2
Unplug the HDMI cable from your TV and plug it back in securely to other available HDMI port.


STEP 3
Switch on the power for your box and make  sure that the adapter’s power light is on.
Please wait for 5 minutes.


STEP 4
Turn on your box. Do select the correct TV input.
You should no longer be experiencing this problem. 
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Mesh WiFi technology greatly improves the WiFi network coverage within your home and virtually eliminates all WiFi “dead spots”. However, like all technologies there are limitations that you should be aware of.

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The pairing of Mesh unit to the WiFi router is automatically handled between the WiFi router and the Mesh unit after it calculates its current position in relation to the WiFi router and surrounding Mesh unit (if available) already connected to the WiFi router.

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If you are self-installing the mesh at your house, it is advisable for you to always pair the Mesh unit(s) with the WiFi router only regardless of how many Mesh unit available at your house. 

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Please note that if you have a Mesh connected to another Mesh, the expected performance of the WiFi speed will  not perform as  optimally as when compared to a Mesh connected directly to the WiFi router. Adding more points (also referred as Number of hops) in between your device to the WiFi router which will cause a reduction in bandwidth and add latency.

In general, these two bands can be differentiated with these parameters: Coverage, Channel Interference and Speed.

2.4GHz gives better coverage but lower speeds, while 5GHz provides faster internet but covers a smaller area.

The Personal Video Recorder (PVR) is Astro's High Definition (HD)decoder which comes with a recording function and can be connected to Wi-Fi to access videos on demand. The PVR comes with the following features:

HIGH DEFINITION (HD):High Definition offers greater detail than Standard Definition including vibrant colour and multi-dimensional audio.

CONTROL LIVE TV: Record, Pause, Play & Rewind your favourite TV programmes at any moment. The PVR comes with storage capacity of 500GB (200 hours of HD recording)

ON DEMAND: Experience the new way of watching Astro. Gain access to a library of up to 50,000 On Demand titles that you can pick and watch instantly.

Your existing contracts and corresponding rewards including but not limited to discounts/rebates will be removed with no penalty applied and replaced with the new contracts associated with the new packs. Exception applies to Disney+ Hotstar (3-Month Pack) and Multiroom campaigns in which remaining contract durations will be brought over if the subscription is continued or penalty will be applied upon discontinuation of said subscriptions.

Payment for Astro services will not increase. However, the Service Tax applicable will be increased from 6% to 8% and this will result in an increase in the total amount payable.

This issue occurs because  your TV does not support the higher resolution.
 

STEP 1

Switch off the power for your box and make sure that the adapter's power light is off.
 

STEP 2

Switch on the power for your box and make sure that the adapter's power light is on.
 

STEP 3

Press the standby button repeatedly after switch on the power.

The Startup Options screen will appear on your TV.

STEP 4

Press "987" to access the Advanced Startup Options menu.

Then, press "1" to initiate a reset setting.

STEP 5

Press "OK" to confirm restore to factory setting.

STEP 6

After the factory setting is restored, TV will turn blank.

Please wait until the box completes initiate setup.

STEP 7

Press "1" to initiate Linux download on the software.

STEP 8

Once completed, the following screen will appear on your TV.

Refer to Installation Setup guide here to complete the setup.

Currently, My Astro app and web supports TV pack upgrade. You can go to "Account' and scroll to  "Subscription' section and select "TV pack'. You may reach out to us via WhatsApp at 03-9543 3838 for more details.

For Ultra and/or Ulti box users, launch the My Astro app on your Home screen and you will land on the My Astro account dashboard. Press ">'  remote button to go to your Subscription card and "OK' button to proceed with the TV pack upgrade.

STEP 1

Switch off the power for your box and  make sure that the adapter's power light is off.

STEP 2

Locate the Smartcard at the front or right side and gently pull it out.

Make sure that the adapter's power light is off.

STEP 3

Wipe the Smartcard's gold chip clean using a dry soft cloth.

STEP 4

Make sure the gold chip is facing upwards and reinsert it all the way in.

STEP 5

Switch on the power for your box and make  sure that the adapter's power light is on. Please wait for 5 minutes.

STEP 6

Turn on your box. You should no longer be experiencing this problem.

If issue persist, please submit the issue on our Feedback Form and attach a picture of your smart card number for assistance.

The minimum recommended internet speed is 10 Mbps for HD videos and 30 Mbps for 4K UHD videos.

You will be able to watch almost immediately while the content streams through your Astro Box. Buffer time for the video to load will depend on the speed of your broadband.

Your average internet usage is shown as below:

Each Astro customer can subscribe to a maximum of one (1) Multiroom (Smart TV) subscription. If you need additional Multiroom access, you may subscribe to Multiroom (Astro Box). All subscription has to be used within the same location as per the main subscription.

Yes, a penalty fee of RM200/Mesh WiFi unit will be imposed if the customer fails to return the device(s). The courier company will make two attempts to retrieve the Mesh WiFi unit(s) within a period of 30 days, failing which the penalty would be imposed.

Please follow the steps below to retrieve your Astro ID:



Note: Only Astro customers whose Astro ID is linked to their subscription can retrieve their Astro ID this way. Otherwise, you would need to create a new account.
 

No, the courier charges are borne by Astro for the retrieval of the box and Smart Card/SIM Card.

There will be two attempts made to retrieve the box and you are required to be available at the agreed upon time.

• If you have signed up for a PVR (New customers), you will have to maintain your Astro subscription for 24 months, or a pro-rated penalty shall apply.
• If you have signed up for a PVR (Existing customers), you will have to maintain your Astro subscription for 24 months, or a pro-rated penalty shall apply.
• If you took up a PVR decoder at a special offer with the package subscription of Super Pack Lite/Super Pack/Super Pack Plus/monthly subscription > RM169.60 (price includes Govt tax), you will have to maintain your package subscription for a minimum of 6 months, or a flat penalty fee of RM106 (price includes Govt tax) shall apply.

We encourage you to upgrade your Astro experience by switching to our new packs to enjoy more choices, value and flexibility. Starting 9 November 2021, you would need to be subscribed to the new packages to make any changes to your subscription.

No, you are not allowed to change your due date or maintain your old due date. Your current due date is as per Astro Policy. Therefore, to ensure that you continue to enjoy uninterrupted services, we advise you to observe this change in due date from Day 30 to Day 25 and proceed with the necessary payment.

Absolutely not. Astro wants to give our members the convenience of having all their favourite series, exciting originals, vernacular signatures, live sports and local blockbuster movies all in one place.

Starting 16 February 2024, you may be asked to perform Astro ID verification when you log in to their Astro account on digital platforms such as www.astro.com.my, Astro GO, My Astro etc. This 2-step process encompasses verifying your email address or phone number and re-entering of your existing password.
 

Please be informed that your service will be suspended if there is no payment after 31 days from your bill cycle date. After 62 days of non-payment, your service will be terminated, and an early cancellation fee will be applied if you are still within the 24-month contract.

STEP 1
In the Kids Profile, press the Home button on your remote and the home menu will be displayed.



STEP 2
Navigate to Profile.



STEP 3
The Profile Selection Screen will be displayed.



STEP 4
Choose an Adult Profile.



STEP 5
Switching from a Kids to an Adult Profile will require you to enter a 4-digit PIN.
Please enter your PIN to proceed. If you have not set up your PIN, the default code is 0000.



STEP 6
After entering the PIN, you will be able to enter the Adult Profile.


 

We are always updating the Multiroom (Smart TV) app to ensure our customers get to enjoy the best entertainment experience. We will keep you posted if you are able to enjoy more 4K UHD channels in the future!

No, the Mesh WiFi add-on with Astro Fibre is only available as a subscription service and will not be tied to any device contract.