There are no switching fees apply when existing Astro customer move to new packs.

Yes, from now till 31 May 2022, new customers who sign up for the Platinum Pack on a 24-month contract get to enjoy 60 days on Astro including complimentary access to Sports Extra for 24 months.

For further details on Platinum Pack, please click bit.ly/PlatinumPack60DaysOnUs. Alternatively, new customers on the Movies Pack can enjoy 30 days access to the pack on us.

For more details, please click bit.ly/MoviesPack30DaysOnUs.

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.

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.

Yes, eKYC verification is mandatory. In addition, this verification process helps to reduce manual handling of customer's personal information and secure against unauthorised usage.

Ultra Box with Contract:

Astro customers are entitled to a two (2) years manufacturer warranty and Installation warranty. During this period, after-sales service is free of charge. However, when your warranty period is over, all after-sales service is subject to a minimal service charge starting from RM65 inclusive of 8% Service Tax.

Other Decoders/Ultra Box Without contract:

Astro customers are entitled to a one (1) year manufacturer warranty and (6) months Installation warranty. During this period, after-sales service is free of charge. However, when your Installation warranty period is over, all after-sales service is subject to a minimal service charge starting fromRM65 inclusive of 8% service tax.

Check out our user guide for a quick and easy way to get started!
 

Download our user guide in English

Download our user guide in Malay

Download our user guide in Chinese

Do you need more information? Watch our Astro Ultra How to videos here.

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.

(i) Head over to My Astro Portal and go to 'Bill & Payment'. Click on 'Payment History'
(ii) Contact us via one of these platforms. Please ensure you include your Astro Account Number.

You will only be able to watch Astro GO and/or Multiroom Smart TV on up to 2 devices at the same time as opposed to 4 devices with Astro GO+. 

Your cloud recording storage will also decrease from 1500 hours down to 200 hours. Your stored recordings/downloaded shows that exceed 200 hours will also be removed. 

Please switch your current subscriptions to our new Astro packs to subscribe to Multiroom (Smart TV). To sign up, WhatsApp “SWITCH” to 03-9543 3838 and an agent will assist you. 

Find out more of our new packs at https://product.astro.com.my/tv

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.
 

Having trouble with  your phone line ?

You may proceed to contact dedicated service provider directly - 1 800 8211 23

No additional subscription is required. Video On-Demand (VOD) is a value-added service for all Astrro customers with connected Astro boxes (Ultra Box, Ulti Box, HD-PVR & PVR boxes). All you have to do is connect your decoder to your home Wi-Fi and you'll be able to access the world of on demand. Binge-watch, rewind, fast-froward and stream all your favourite shows anytime.

The Download/Upload for each of the speed is as follow:

50Mbps/20Mbps

100Mbps/50Mbps

500Mbps/100Mbps

800Mbps/200Mbps

*Actual download/upload speeds is dependent on external factors, including but not limited to the distance between your devices and the WiFi router, network capacity and the number of connected users, the quality of your internal wiring, any obstructions of WiFi signals, the signal strength of wireless connection from your devices and if you are using a wireless connection. 

Astro Fibre WiFi router is a dual-band edge Residential Gateway which supports two frequency bands 2.4GHz and 5GHz.

Yes, you can manage all of your Astro Fibre subscriptions with the Astro Fibre App. However, you would need to create a different Astro ID for each Astro Fibre account.

Yes. As a Sports Pack customer, you will get access to Liga Malaysia as well as a variety of local and international sporting events as part of your subscription.

You may contact Astro's Contact Centre (03 - 9543 1543) to process the cancellation.

The Mesh WiFi device(s) needs to be returned upon service termination via an arranged pick-up by our installers.

You must subscribe to an Astro subscription (NJOI customers are not eligible) in order to get the Ulti Box. 

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The eligibility criteria for the Ulti Box are as follows:

New Customers

All new Astro customers with a monthly subscription fee of below RM100 will be entitled to select the Ulti Box upon signing up for Astro’s packages. 

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Existing Customers (Box Upgrade for Primary or Multiroom)

Existing customers are required to have an internet connection at home with a recommended internet speed of 10Mbps and above in order to upgrade your existing box to Ulti Box. 

Note: 

·      Existing Ultra Box customers are not eligible for a swap to the Ulti Box.

·      If your existing box is a PVR, you will lose access to all the recordings stored in the PVR

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Multiroom (New subscription)

Customers subscribing for an additional multiroom subscription are entitled to select the Ulti Box as part of the subscription.

Each Astro customer is entitled up to 4 smart devices to be registered including mobile, laptops, tablets and Smart TV per household.

If you have maximised the registered device, you will be able to see the list of all your current registered devices on your mobile screen. Please remove any one device to allow the current Smart TV device to be included.

Do note that only 1 Smart TV device is allowed at any point in time.

Please ensure that your Astro subscription comes with access to Disney+ Hotstar. You may visit astro.com.my/disney to learn more about the Packs that come with Disney+ Hotstar or to check if your Disney+ Hotstar access is activated. 

Upon confirmation that your subscription comes with access to Disney+ Hotstar, if you still see an error screen on your TV with your Ultra or Ulti Box when logging in to Disney+ Hotstar, please call our Customer Contact Centre at 03 9543 3838 and an Astro agent will be available to assist you immediately. 

Yes, your advance payment will be fully refunded if you cancel your subscription before the Astro box installation. Please call Astro's Contact Centre at 03-9543 3838 for a refund. The refund process will take approximately 14 days for processing with your issuing bank. However, if you decide to cancel your subscription after the Astro box installation (during your contract period), the prorated early termination fee will apply.

Although anyone can create an Astro ID, only the Astro account owner is allowed to link their account to the Astro ID. Otherwise, you will need permission from the account's owner in order to complete the linking.

You may report the incident on WhatsApp at 03-9543 3838 by typing PNP and our access our user guide or request for further help from our dedicated agents. Please have your Airway Bill tracking numbers ready for validation. If a replacement box/Astro SIM card is deemed necessary, a new Box and a new Astro SIM card will be couriered to your service address.

STEP 1
On your Astro 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 STB Diagnostics and press "OK".


STEP 4
Select General Diagnostics and press "OK".


STEP 5
General Diagnostics results will be displayed on the screen.
Scroll until observed the SW Download Status.

For any access related queries on Disney+ Hotstar, please call or WhatsApp "DH Help

SST of 6% and 8% will be applied accordingly to your bundle services:

1. 8% SST to Astro TV Pack
2. 6% SST to Astro Fibre

Yes, existing Astro customers can subscribe to all Astro Fibre offerings. You also have the option to subscribe to Astro Fibre as a standalone, which comes without any TV packages.

The 24-month contract will be renewed upon signing up for the new packs.

Your cloud recording space will revert to 200 hours by default. If your current recordings exceed 200 hours, the system will delete the exceeded hours once you have stopped the Astro GO+ subscription starting with the oldest recordings first.

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.

Yes, you may cancel your Astro Fibre order before service activation, however, kindly note that there is a cancellation charge of RM212 (inclusive of SST) for any service cancellation done 48 hrs before scheduled appointment.

If you sign up Astro & Broadband with standard Ultra & Ulti box (DBB), all channels are available.  

However, there are channels that will not be available with Ultra/Ulti Plug & Play Box which are NHK World (398).

Please note that only one Disney+ Hotstar access is bundled to each Movies Pack subscription which allows two concurrent streams on Disney+ Hotstar.

Yes, we will schedule for the equipment collection after you have discontinued Astro & Broadband services. If equipment is damaged or lost, penalty fee of RM 530 (inclusive of Govt. Tax) will be charged.

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 blue port at Cisco 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://192.168.1.1 and below page will appear.

4. Type the Username and Password as below. Then click OK. (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.

i. On the setup page, click the Wireless tab then click on the Basic Wireless Settings sub-tab.

ii. On the Configuration View section, click the Manual radio button. Choosing the Manual setup will allow you to adjust your wireless channel according to your preference.

iii. Leave the Channel Width set to 20MHz Only.

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

Choose between 1 until 11 (Suggested 1,6,11).

v. Click Save Settings to apply your changes. Router will auto reboot and connection re-establish after few minutes.

Not all shows/channels will be available on Astro GO 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. 

Below are channels that are not available on Astro GO:

1. TV3
2. TAYANGAN HEBAT HD
3. ART
4. NTV7
5. 8TV
6. TV9
7. VELLITHIRAI
8. AWESOME TV
9. STAR CHINESE CHANNEL
10. ARABIC RADIO & TV VARIETY
11. NJOI TV
12. NHK WORLD HD
13. FX HD
14. ASTRO BEST / FIRSTCHANNELS

Please be assured that Astro is continuously working on getting more content available on Astro GO.

The Liga Malaysia will be available for all Astro customers starting 3 May 2024 as part of your Astro subscription at no additional cost until further notice.