Occasionally, an additional verification step may be required, such as entering a mobile number. This helps ensure a smooth and secure activation experience.

No, currently Simply South is not available for offline viewing.

Yes, however, we do advise keeping your subscription while your Smart TV is being fixed to avoid having to download the app again.

Watch this video or follow below steps to fix your WiFi connectivity issue

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1. Please connect your computer or laptop to your Astro Fibre router using WiFi or LAN cable. Your LAN cable must be connected from the yellow port of Astro Fibre router (Any available port).
2. Once connected, open any web browser such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and etc.
3. On the address bar, type http://192.168.100.254 and below page will appear.

Login using your username and password if you have changed the router login setting. Otherwise, your default router login is as per below.

Username: user
Password: user

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

5. At the top of the page, click WLAN to configure the WiFi parameters.

6. To change the channel on 2.4G, click the drop-down arrow for Channel, then select your desired channel.

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

8. You may make the same changes for 5G by click the drop-down arrow for Channel, then select your desired channel.

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

STEP 1

Press "HOME" button on your remote control.

STEP 2

Navigate to Settings and press "OK".

STEP 3

Navigate to STB Diagnostics and press "OK".

STEP 4

From General Tab, look at the Smart Card No for the smartcard number.

STEP 5

Take look at the Set Top Box Serial Number for the box serial number.

Alternatively, you can check your smartcard number on the My Astro app. Here's how:

1. Download the My Astro app
2. Login using your Astro ID
3. Go to Subscription > Rooms
4. You can see your smartcard number for each box you have

STEP 1

While watching linear channel, press “OK” to launch player banner.

STEP 2

Press “OK” again to Pause. You will see an Icon on the left of TV screen.

STEP 3

Press “OK” again to resume the program.

STEP 4

Navigate to Back To Live TV and press "OK" to go back to the live view.

Yes, the 6% Service Tax applies to add-on Astro services effective bill date 9^th July 2024 onwards.

- Credit or Debit Cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Maybank2U - Pay using your Maybank2U account
- FPX - Pay using any local bank account via FPX
- E-Wallet - Touch "n Go

Please check your internet speed and connection status via internet connection test. If your internet is working fine and the issue persists, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or

Feedback Form

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Astro ID is the account you use to sign in and manage all your Astro services online. You can use your Astro ID for the following Astro apps and portals:

1. My Astro
2. Astro GO
3. HBO GO
4. Disney+
5. iQIYI
6. TVBAnywhere+
7. beIN Sports Connect
8. SYOK App
9. AWANI App
10. Astro Website
11. Ideaktiv portals

You can create an Astro ID using your mobile number or email address here. To secure your Astro ID, please proceed to next step and link the ID to your Astro account number (10 digits) or smart card number (12 digits).

No, please return your old Astro Fibre modem and its power supply unit (PSU). There will be no penalty fees if the cable is damaged or lost.

1. Launch the Simply South icon on your Ultra and Ulti box
2. Click on “Log in” button via top menu in Simply South app
3. Follow the instructions displayed on your TV screen

IRBM is introducing e-invoicing to make tax processes more manageable and efficient for both businesses and the government. This enables a better and smoother customer experience.

Here's how to refresh your smartcard in My Astro:

1. Open/Download the My Astro app or visit My Astro web
2. Login with your Astro ID
3. Go to Account
4. Tap on Subscription or TV pack
5. Tap on Rooms
6. For the box that you would like to refresh the smartcard, tap on 'Refresh' button. This will refresh your Astro box signal

📡 Experiencing technical issues?

📱 Download the My Astro app to:
- Perform self-troubleshoot
- Solve in a few minutes
- No need to call customer service

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".

STEP 4

Navigate to your preferred selection and press “OK”.

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.

No, you will not be automatically switched to the new pricing. To perform a manual switch, please contact us at 03-9543 3838.

STEP 1

Press "HOME" button on your remote control.

STEP 2

Navigate to Update Satellite Frequency and press “OK”.

STEP 3

Choose Reprogramming and press “OK”.

STEP 4

Select Yes, continue and press "OK" to proceed with the update.

Otherwise, select No, go back to cancel.

STEP 5

Satellite Frequency Update progress screen will be displayed.

STEP 6

The test result will be displayed once completed.

Press "OK" to go back to channel.

If you don't know your HBO Max password, you can reset it. You need to have access to your account email to reset your password:

1. Do one of the following:
   • On the HBO Max sign-in screen, choose Forgot Password?
   • Go to hbomax.com/forgot-password.
2. Enter your HBO Max (or HBO Max) account email and choose Submit. Forgot your account email?
3. Check your inbox for a HBO Max Password Reset email. This email should arrive within a few minutes.
4. Open the most recent Password Reset email and choose Reset Your Password.
5. Enter a new password and choose Save.

Now, sign in with your account email and your new password.If you don't get a HBO Max Password Reset email, go to Can't reset password.

1. Open/Download the My Astro app or visit My Astro web.

2. Login with your Astro ID.

3. Go to Account.

4. Select 'Profile'.

5. Under Addresses, tap on the edit icon.

6. Select 'Approve' to update service address.

7. Select the Residential type and key-in the postcode, Tap 'Check'.

8. Key-in the Street, House number and Area.

9. Select 'No, I'm all set' and tap 'Proceed'.

10. Tap ' Confirm'.

11. A successful notification will be displayed.

You require at least two devices to form a Mesh WiFi network which are Astro Fibre WiFi router and a Mesh WiFi unit.

The Mesh unit will link to the WiFi router to form the Mesh WiFi network. You may connect up to 5 Mesh WiFi units for optimal WiFi coverage in your home.

Astro & Broadband comes with 24-month contract commitment.

Service Tax will not be imposed on any CSR projects accounts. Any tax payable will be borne by Astro.

Astro does not provide installment plan facilities. You are advised to pay your charges before the due date, as per your monthly bill statement.

Bahasa Malaysia (BM) and Traditional Chinese subtitles will be available where rights permit. However, subtitle availability may vary depending on the title.

There will be no changes to your Netflix account when you move to a new address.

Yes, all existing Astro & Broadband customers within contract or out of contract can subscribe to Astro & Broadband offerings. The 24 months contract will be renewed upon signing up for the new packs.

1. Open/Download the My Astro app or visit My Astro web.

2. Login with your Astro ID.

3. Go to Account.

4. Under Billing, tap on Bill Delivery Method.

5. Select 'Paper bill (+RM10 / month)' and tap 'Proceed'.

6. Tap 'Confirm'.

7. Select 'Approve' to update bill delivery method.

8. A successful notification will be displayed.

When you have reached the duration (years) needed for the upgrade, we will upgrade you into your new tier and your shiny new rewards will appear in the My Astro app. You are still eligible for all the rewards from previous tiers too.

1. Open/Download the My Astro app or visit My Astro web.

2. Login with your Astro ID.

3. Go to Account.

4. Under Billing, tap on Auto Debit.

5. Select 'Update expiry date'.

6. Key-in the expiry dates, then tap 'Save'.

7. A successful notification will be displayed.

• Yes, you are allowed to cancel the termination request within the schedule date by calling Astro.
• For terminated Regular (DTH) account and still holding the equipment, please contact Astro for further action.
• For terminated account with Broadband, we’re unable to re-instate your service. A new application is required.

Thank you for your interest in returning your Astro Box & Smart card/SIM card. By returning these items, you are playing your part in preserving our environment as we will refurbish the box and return it to circulation or recycle it.

All Astro box and smartcard/SIM cards are also property of Astro and as per our current T&Cs, customers are required to return them upon termination of Astro services.

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 Menu Language and press "OK".

STEP 4

Navigate to your preferred language selection and press “OK”.

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.

STEP 3

On your remote control, press the Home or Standby button repeatedly until the Startup Options appear on TV.

STEP 4
Press "987" to proceed.
Advanced Startup Options will be displayed.

STEP 5
Press "1" to initiate a reset setting.

STEP 6
Press "OK" to continue.

STEP 7
After the factory setting is restored, TV will turn blank.
Please wait until the box completes initiate setup.

STEP 8
Once completed, the following screen will appear on your TV.
Refer to Installation Setup guide to complete the setup.

Click here to follow New Installation Settings guide for Satellite
Click here to follow New Installation Settings guide for Plug and Play

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.

Yes, you can switch your current Asian Favourites selection to Viu Premium for FREE or purchase
Viu Premium as an add-on to your subscription for as low as RM8.40/month. Please refer to Q5
to Q9 for more information.

Please ensure that your existing Viu Premium account is terminated directly via the Viu mobile
app so you are not billed twice on two separate accounts. You can also reach out to Viu's
Customer Service (refer to Q18) or click on the “Contact Us” tab in the Viu app should you
require further assistance.

Starting 21 June 2022, all new digital sign-ups for TV packs on astro.com.my will now include access to the Astro GO app within an hour upon checkout of your first month subscription fees (excluding tax). Install the app on your smartphones, tablets or computers and you can start streaming even before your Astro box arrives!

No, if your account is suspended or disconnected, you will retain your existing subscription when you reconnect.

Astro customers can subscribe to WeTV VIP via Astro as an add-to-bill service for only RM13.90/month (RRP RM13.90) to enjoy the app on their big screen TV via the Ultra/Ulti Box, wetv.vip or on the go with the WeTV mobile app which is available on Android and iOS devices.

For more details on the WeTV VIP Membership, please refer to Q12 - Q17.

STEP 1
On your remote, press the Home button and the home menu will be displayed on your screen.

STEP 4
Navigate to Add Profile.

STEP 5
Choose your Profile.

STEP 6
Input the Profile Name and navigate to DONE.

STEP 7
Choose the Age Group of the new profile and press "OK".

STEP 8
Your new profile will be shown in the Profile Selection Screen.

You can request for a password reset by clicking on "Forgot My Password' at the login page.

You will receive two SMS notifications with tracking numbers separately from the courier service, one for the Plug & Play Box and one for the Astro SIM card. Please expect these SMS notifications to be sent to you within 2-3 working days upon successful order submission (online or via retailer).

Of course not! It is a value-added service introduced for your convenience.

Yes, you can download WeTV's content on your device for offline viewing if you have subscribed to WeTV VIP. This feature is not available if you are not a VIP member. However, kindly note that some content is subjected to copyright which disables the download function on those selected videos.

Kindly note that not all Astro & Broadband Devices are required to be returned. After service termination of your Astro & Broadband service, we will call you via your registered mobile number within 3 days to schedule a pickup appointment with our Astro agent if your device needs to be returned.

If you were not contacted within 3 working days to return your devices, you are required to discard your old Astro & Broadband devices only at registered collection centres for proper handling and management of e-waste in an environmentally sound manner. Click here to find a registered collection centre near you.

Frequently Asked Questions

1) I missed the pickup appointment; what do I do now?

You can reschedule the pick-up appointment by calling our agent directly.

2) Can I reschedule my pickup date?

Yes! You can call our agent back directly to reschedule the pickup date and time.

3) Do I have to pack my device(s) before handing it over to the Astro agent?

Our Astro agent will dismantle the devices for you. However, if your devices are already dismantled, please pack them in their original box/packaging if possible. If this option is not available to you, just hand the device(s) over to the Astro agent without any packaging. You will not be charged any fees if the original packaging has been damaged/lost.

4) Do I have to print anything or fill in any forms before handing my device(s) over to the Astro agent?

No, you do not have to prepare any documents before handing your device(s) over to the Astro agent! All you have to do is get your device(s)ready before the Astro agent arrives to ensure a smooth handover process.

5) I have the Astro & Broadband router and modem to return, however, the cable(s) that come with them are damaged/lost; will there be any penalty fees?

No, please return your old Astro & Broadband modem and its power supply unit (PSU). There will be no penalty fees if the cable is damaged or lost.

Recycle via Registered Collection Centres

For all recycling-related questions, please click here.

Astro customers can subscribe to Simply South at only RM10.00 per month (excluding tax).

Not all shows/channels will be available on the Plug & Play Box as this depends on contractual rights with specific guidelines on the entitlement of these shows/channels and what you have as a part of your subscription.

• Customers subscribing to Plug & Play Box with or without Astro Broadband will not have access to 1 (one) Channel - NHK World

Please be assured that we are continuously working hard to make more content available on the Plug & Play Box.

If you prefer to have all these channels, we recommend that you choose the Satellite dish option for the Ultra or Ulti Box.

Unavailable channels are as below:

Yes, if you terminate your existing Astro plan before the end of your contract period, an early termination fee will apply. This fee is calculated based on your subscribed package, remaining contract duration, and box type.

However, if you terminate your service after completing your contract period, no early termination fee will be charged.

Option 1

1. Please turn off all devices (Modem and Router). By restarting your modem, you can isolate the possibility of overloaded processes in the modem, which would  impact its performance.    

2. Ensure the fiber cable from your wall socket and modem is securely connected.

Modem connection with Copper Cable

Notes: You might be connected to LAN 1 if backbone is Maxis

Router connection

3. Please make sure the LAN cable is connected properly from router (Port 1-4 - Yellow port) to PC/Laptop.

4. If the issue persists, submit your feedback form and attach your modem light indicator picture/video for further assistance.
 

Option 2/ Option 3/ Option 5/ Option 6

1. Please turn off all devices (Modem and Router). By restarting your modem, you can isolate the possibility of overloaded processes in the modem, which would  impact its performance.

2. Ensure the fiber cable from your wall socket and modem is securely connected.

Notes: You might be connected to LAN 1  if backbone is Maxis

Router connection

4. Please make sure the LAN cable is connected properly from router (Port 1-4 - Yellow port) to PC/Laptop.

5. Please make sure both cables on Router (Any Yellow port) and Astro Decoder (Network Port behind decoder) are properly inserted.

6. Switch on modem and router and please wait for 2 minutes to stabilise the devices after reboot.

7. If the issue persists, submit your feedback form and attach your modem light indicator picture/video for further assistance.

Option 4

1. Ensure Modem/Router are connected tightly to the power socket.

3. If the issue persists, submit your feedback form for further assistance.