BYOND / PVR / Ultra Box

To dismantle ONLY - FOC
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To reinstall ONLY – RM65
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To dismantle and reinstall - RM65

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Broadband / IPTV

Relocation within 6 months of contract start will be charged a RM500.00 relocation fee, and the contract will be renewed to a new 24-month contract.

Relocation after 6 months of contract start will have their contract renewed to a new 24-month contract.

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Note For IPTV Customers: 

1. Upon relocation request, all exiting IPTV customers will be converted to our Astro & Broadband service. Customers can choose to have standard Astro service with satellite dish, or unicast Plug & Play without satellite dish.

2. If customers choose to have satellite dish, an additional RM150.00 will be charged for satellite installation. If customers choose to have unicast Plug & Play service, no satellite dish is required, hence no extra charge will be incurred.

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*Please note that additional charges may apply if the reinstallation process requires extra cables/fixings.

Yes, Mesh WiFi add-on is available for both Astro Fibre Bundle and Astro Fibre subscription.

Please refer to the Welcome Card inside the Plug & Play Box package and scan the QR code. You may choose to watch either the self-installation video or the Augmented Reality (AR) Installation Video to activate your Plug & Play Box. You can also download the Installation Guide from the Astro Get Started Page.

Please install and activate your Plug & Play Box within 7 days of receiving your Plug & Play Box and Astro SIM card. If you are unable to activate your Plug & Play Box within 7 days, the Plug & Play Box will be automatically activated by Astro on the 8th day.

The billing and warranty of the Plug & Play Box shall begin on the same date of which the Plug & Play Box is activated.

In the event that you have ordered more than one (1) Plug & Play Box, please refer to the Astro SIM card letter (included with the Astro SIM card delivery) to match the right Astro SIM card to the respective Plug & Play Box. Each Astro SIM card has been paired with a specific Plug & Play Box, thus the correct matching of box and SIM card is required for it to work properly.

When using our One Time Payment (OTP) method, you may register more than one credit card per account. However, a single card account can only be used for a maximum of three accounts for OTP transactions.

When using our auto-debit facility, you can only register one card with Astro. Any subsequent card registrations will override the current one.

If Astro does not receive your payment by the stated due date, your service may be disrupted as our system will automatically suspend your account. If you then wish to reconnect your subscription account, a charge of up to RM42.40 (inclusive of SST) will be imposed upon reconnection.

Find out more about the reconnection fee here.

After order submission, the Plug & Play Box and Astro SIM card will be couriered separately to your service address. The delivery dates with the tracking numbers will be communicated via SMS.

The Plug & Play Box and Astro SIM card should arrive within 3-working days after your order submission. You may self-install your box by following the guide here.

You may manage all your Astro subscriptions via My Astro app. Download here or on your App Store or Google Play Store.

Unfortunately, this means that you are using a TV model that does not support 4K UHD resolution (Sony BRAVIA 4K GB, Sony BRAVIA 4K UR or Sony BRAVIA VH). Not to worry, we are working with the Sony team to ensure you will be able to enjoy these 4K UHD channels soon. We will keep you posted once these channels are available to you!

Currently, there are no rebates provided when you sign-up for the Ultra/Ulti Plug & Play Box.

STEP 1
Check on the adapter's power light.
If the adapter's power light is ON, please refer to Blank Screen troubleshooting steps here.
Otherwise, if the adapter's power light  is OFF, switch off the power for your box.

STEP 2
Ensure power cable is connected tightly.
Plug in power cable to different power socket and switch on the plug.
You should no longer be experiencing this  problem.
If issue remains, proceed to STEP 3.

STEP 3
Try a different power socket to connect the equipment.
Turn on the power socket and check the adapter's power light.

If there is no light on your power adaptor's, please submit the issue on our Feedback Form and attach a picture of your smart card number for assistance.
Please indicate in the form if any lightning strike/thunderstorm/power trip occurred.

STEP 1

Check on the adapter's power light.

If the adapter's power light is ON, please refer to Blank Screen troubleshooting steps here.

Otherwise, if the adapter's power light is OFF, switch off the power for your box.

STEP 2

Ensure power cable is connected tightly.

Plug in power cable to different power socket and switch on the plug.

You should no longer be experiencing this problem.

If issue remains, proceed to STEP 3.

STEP 3

Try a different power socket to connect the equipment.

Turn on the power socket and check the adapter's power light.

If there is no light on your power adaptor's, please submit the issue on our Feedback Form with error details and provide your sim card number for assistance.

Please indicate in the form if any lightning strike/thunderstorm/power trip occurred.

1. Tune to Astro channel 200 - select "Add-Ons"

2. Select the option for Monthly Subscription

3. Send the WhatsApp code as per displayed on the TV screen

Please ensure that you have subscribed to PVR recording service.

If you're subscribed to PVR recording service, follow below steps.

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Let's  check your hard disk connectivity.

STEP 1

On your remote, press the “HOME” button and the home menu will be displayed at the bottom of your screen.

STEP 2

Navigate to SETTINGS and press “OK”.

STEP 3

Navigate to STB DIAGNOSTICS and press “OK”.

STEP 4

From the General tab, take a look at the HDD Status.

If status is "Connected", press red button to reboot you decoder.

Wait until the box is on, then try to record any program.

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If issue persist, please submit the issue on our Feedback Form and attach a picture of your General tab of the STB Diagnostics for assistance.

If status is "Disconnected", please submit your Feedback Form and attach a picture of your General tab of the STB Diagnostics for assistance.

Yes, you can. If you are an existing Astro customer with the Disney+ Hotstar add-on option, your Disney+ Hotstar add-on option will be converted without any early termination charge upon your successful re-contract to eligible bundle packages. 

No, customers are only allowed to choose ONE billing option (either Paper Bill or E-bill or SMS bill). However, customers who opted for Paper Bill will still be able to check their bills through Astro Self-Service Portal, IVR, Channel 200 and WhatsApp.

STEP 1

Press any button on your Astro remote.

INDICATOR: LED blinking 3 times / NO LED blink

SOLUTION: Replace new battery

STEP 2

Check if you can change channel using  your Astro remote control.

If issue remain after the battery replacement, try changing the channel manually directly from box front panel (If any).

If it's working, you might need to replace your Astro remote.

This might be due to a faulty Astro remote.

You may purchase it directly from Astro Exclusive Partners.

If confirm no issue with remote control, please refer to Decoder Hang at Channel troubleshooting steps here.

STEP 1
Check the Audio settings on your box and set to Auto.
Refer guide to change Set HDMI Audio.

STEP 2
If issue persist, check if there is any 3rd party device (sound system/hdmi splitter) connected between box and TV.

STEP 3
If using 3rd party devices, bypass/remove 3rd party device and make sure HDMI cable connected directly from box to TV.

STEP 4
If issue persist, connect to Live Agent via WhatsApp for help.

We would need you to  run few tests in order for us to understand your issue and to assist you in fixing the problem.

You may proceed with the troubleshooting steps below which should not require any longer than 15 minutes.

1. Please run each of the tests according to your your Laptop/PC Software.
2. Compile the pictures / screenshots of your test results in one file (i.e Microsof Word document, PDF file) and attach them in the Support Ticket below in order for us to assist you further:
   • List of websites effected.
   • Run the Speed Test via LAN (cable) and Wi-Fi connection - Please click here for Speed Test guideline.
   • Run the Traceroute Test - Please click here for Traceroute Test guideline.          
   • Run the Ping Test - Please click here for Ping Test guideline.
3. Once you've gathered all the results, kindly send them all through the Feedback Form below.

Quick Info
A Speedtest is a service that provides free analysis of Internet access parameters, such as connection data rate.

A Ping Test shows how long it takes for packets to reach host.

A Traceroute Test traces the route of packets to destination host from our server.

No. Astro GO is a FREE entitlement exclusively for customers with an Astro subscription. If you do not have an Astro subscription account, please visit astro.com.my to find out more.

Of course! Please ensure your account is active when requesting for a move.

1. Please use a LAN ethernet cable and connect your computer/ laptop to the back of the Maxis Router.

2. You may open any web browser such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc.

3. On the address bar, please go to http://192.168.1.254 and the page below will appear.

    The default login of the router as below. If you have done a configuration on your router and changed your password previously, please use the password you have previously set.
 

    Username: administrator

    Password: Router S/N (Available on the sticker at the back of the router)

4. Once you have successfully login, the router's web-based setup page will appear.

5. From the left menu, select WIRELESS to access the screen below.

6. You may change the Channel selection by scrolling down to the Advanced Setup.

7. To change the channel on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, click the drop-down arrow for Channel, then select your desired channel.

Then, click "Apply" for the changes to take  place.

8. A warning box will popup, click "OK" for the changes to take place.

9. Please wait until the connection reestablish.

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. 

To set up a Mesh WiFi network around your house, the Mesh unit will need to be paired with the WiFi router. Steps to pair these two devices are as follows:

i. Place the Mesh unit close to the WiFi router (within 2 meters) and power it on

ii. After the Mesh unit starts up, press and hold the WPS buttons of the Mesh unit and the WiFi router for 3 - 5 seconds in turn within 2 minutes

iii. After the WLAN and Internet indicators of the Mesh turns steady blue, the Mesh is connected to the Internet

iv. Move the Mesh to the desired place where you need to expand WiFi and power it on. After the Internet indicator turns steady blue, WiFi is expanded successfully.

The main features and changes in this update are the revamped look and feel of Astro's user interface on the Astro Ultra/Ulti Boxes and Astro GO, which include redesigns to the Astro interface that consists of title rows at the Home Page to feature popular franchises, new live programmes posters and changes to the menu bar for easier navigation; auto-start Interactive Mode on Astro GO; as well as a Picture-in-Picture mode that shrinks your video player so you can keep watching your favourite shows while using other apps.

The details of each feature are:

• New Astro user interface
• Picture-in-picture mode
• Auto-start Interactive Mode on Astro GO

For more info, please read our dedicated FAQ on this here.

From 1st July 2023 onwards, Astro will ONLY accept cheques deposited at Public Bank Berhad. 

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To simplify your monthly payments, here are some recommended alternatives you can look into.

• Auto-Debit
• Online Banking
• WhatsApp
• JomPAY
• Astro Quick Pay

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To find out more on how you can make your payments via these channels, kindly visit here.

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Should you choose to continue with cheque payment, do ensure that you follow these steps below.

Step 1: Fill in the cheque

Step 2: Ensure that your 10-digit Astro account number is accurately written at the back of the cheque

Step 3: Go to your nearest Public Bank 

Step 4: Locate the Cheque Deposit Machine 

Step 5: Select “Bill Payment” on the screen

Step 6: Select “Astro”

Step 7: Drop your cheque in

Step 8: Collect your receipt

Yes, the Multiroom (Smart TV) will utilise one (1) of your Astro GO concurrency.

Customers subscribing to Multiroom (Smart TV) can enjoy access up to 4 concurrency (watch 4 screens at the same time) which is shared across one Smart TV device and 3 mobile/laptop/tablet device(s) as Astro GO+ is complimentary with a Multiroom (Smart TV) subscription.

You may proceed with the following troubleshooting steps and it shouldn't take you much longer than 15 minutes.

1. Please standby a computer/laptop to access to the internet and connection must be via LAN cable (connect the LAN  cable to the Black port at D-Link Router and direct to the 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://dlinkrouter.local./ and below  page will appear. (These are the defaults and if you have done a  configuration on your router previously, the password may be different)

Username: admin

Password: (Leave the field blank)

4. Once you have successfully login, the router's web-based setup page will appear. Please follow below steps for the configuration.

5. From the top menu, click Settings and then choose Wireless.

6. Below screen will appear to configure the wireless setting. Since this is a dual band router, you will have 2 Wi-Fi Names (SSID); i.e. 2.4GHz and 5GHz.

i. For 2.4GHz setting, click Advanced Settings to display more available options.

ii. To change the channel, click the drop-down arrow for Wi-Fi Channel, then select your desired channel.

Choose between 1 to 13 (Suggested channels : 1,6,11). Click Save for the changes to take place.

The router will auto reboot and connection will re-establish after few minutes.

iii. Next, for 5GHz setting, click Advanced Settings to display more available options to make changes on the wireless channel for 5GHz.

iv. Click the drop-down arrow for Wi-Fi Channel, then select your desired channel from the selection.

v. Click Save for the changes to take place. The router will auto reboot and connection will re-establish after few  minutes.

Astro continuously reviews its product propositions to ensure we can provide the best customer experience for all our subscribers. We have discontinued the 50% multiroom in order to allow our Astro subscribers with a subscription fee of RM100 or more to only pay a standard RM49.99 (with box setup)  to enjoy the Multiroom experience on an Ultra or Ulti Box.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Connect your PVR to Wi-Fi and enjoy access to our library of Video On Demand. Replay old seasons, catch-up latest episodes of your favourite shows, anytime you want. To connect your PVR, follow the steps below:

STEP 1    

On your remote, press the “HOME” button and the home menu will be displayed at the bottom of your screen.

STEP 2    

Navigate to SETTINGS and press “OK”.

STEP 3    

Navigate to STB DIAGNOSTICS and press “OK”.

STEP 4  

Navigate to Network and press "OK".

STEP 5    

Navigate to Wi-Fi and press "OK".

STEP 6    

Select New Connection and press "OK".

STEP 7    

Select your Wi-Fi network and navigate to "Connect".

STEP 8    

Please enter the password to connect to your network and press "OK".

STEP 9    

You are successfully connected when this screen appears.

STEP 1

Check on your TV input to ensure correct input selected.

If issue remains, switch off the power for your box and make sure that the adapter's power light is off.

STEP 2

Unplug the HDMI cable from your box and plug it back in securely.

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. You should no longer be experiencing this problem.

If issue persist, please submit the issue on our Feedback Form with the error details and provide  sim card number for assistance.

Payment via cheque will take 3 - 5 working days to be posted. If you require faster payment posting, we recommend you to pay online via Astro Quick Pay.

Yes, provided that your Plug & Play Box has not been activated and no later than 7 days upon receiving both the Plug & Play Box and Astro SIM card. In the event that you have activated your Plug & Play Box and wish to cancel, a contract penalty fee will apply.

We will reach out to you for a suitable time to pick up the Plug & Play Box and Astro SIM card.

Unfortunately, only Astro Fibre customers who subscribe from 24 November 2023 to 31 May 2024 are eligible for this free speed upgrade. However, you may still get the speed boost by calling in to our Customer Contact Centre at 03-9543 3838 and re-contracting with us. Kindly note that your account will restart with a new 24-month contract.
 

There will be no changes to your account. However, by paying 5 days earlier, your transactions will be processed in a timely manner and to allow you to enjoy uninterrupted viewing before the next bill is generated for the following month.

STEP 1    

On your remote, press the HOME button and the home menu will be displayed on top of your screen.

STEP 2  

Navigate to Settings.

STEP 3  

Navigate to S/PDIF Audio and press "OK".

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STEP 4    

Navigate to your preferred selection and press “OK”.