What is the BBC Player app?

BBC Player is an authenticated multi-genre SVOD (Subscription Video on Demand) service that allows viewers to watch the very best British programmes anytime and anywhere.

BBC brands available on the app include:

• BBC Earth inspires audiences by sharing the incredible wonders of our universe. BBC Earth showcases the work of the world's foremost factual filmmakers as it seeks to take audiences on a thrilling journey of discovery across natural history and science. From the smallest creature under the microscope to the limitless expanses of space, BBC Earth brings viewers face to face with heart pounding action, mind-blowing ideas and the wonders of being human.
• BBC First is the home of premium, original British dramas. Showcasing world-renowned, award-winning talent in front of and behind the camera, it delivers audiences the first chance to see stories that challenge, immerse and entertain, all with a unique British perspective.
• BBC Brit offers premium factual entertainment that is intelligent but irreverent. Male-skewing but with broader appeal, it blends expertise with entertainment and fact with fun. This brand is the exclusive home of Top Gear and covers a rich variety of subjects: cars, science, adventure, business, life-changing moments, extreme characters, quirky eccentrics and comedy. BBC Brit is available exclusively on BBC Player.
• BBC Lifestyle is the unique entertainment destination brimming with vibrant, fresh and exciting programmes which set trends and guide you into transforming your world; from revamping your home to invigorating your culinary skills and helping you become happier and get the best out of life.
• ​CBeebies is a pre-school channel for children aged six years and under. CBeebies provides a range of pre-school programming designed to encourage learning through play in a consistently safe environment. Acclaimed children's titles such as Bluey, Hey Duggee, Go Jetters, JoJo & Gran Gran, Thomas & Friends and Teletubbies encourage children to learn about and enjoy the world around them.

Who can access the BBC Player app?

Starting 20 December 2022, Astro customers on eligible packs will receive access to the BBC Player app to enjoy world class documentaries, premium British dramas, aspirational lifestyle programmes, engaging preschool programmes and more on the big screen via the Ultra Box, Ulti or stream via the mobile app or website for no additional charge.
 

What content is available on BBC Player?

Access to content within the BBC Player app is based on the pack that Astro customers have subscribed to:

How much does it cost to subscribe to BBC Player via Astro?

BBC Player is bundled to the selected pack listed above (Q3) for both existing and new eligible customers.

Subscribe to our TV Packs for better savings now by visiting www.astro.com.my or WhatsApp "Get BBC" at 03-9543 3838.

How do I access the BBC Player app on the Ultra Box or Ulti Box?

Eligible customers may follow the simple steps below to access the BBC Player app on their Ultra Box or Ulti Box:

How do I access the BBC Player mobile app?

Download the BBC Player app from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store.

After you have successfully downloaded the app to your mobile device, simply click "Astro" as your service provider and log in with your Astro ID. Once complete, you will get instant access to all your favourite BBC content right at your fingertips!

How can I access BBC Player via website?

Please visit www.bbcplayer.com on your browser, log in with your Astro ID and start streaming.

When can I start enjoying my BBC Player subscription?

Starting 20 December 2022, Astro customers on eligible packs will receive complimentary access to the BBC Player app to enjoy world class documentaries, premium British dramas, aspirational lifestyle programmes, engaging preschool programmes and more on the big screen via the Ultra Box, Ulti Box, or stream via the mobile app or website. Thank you for your support.

How many devices can I use to access the BBC Player app at one time?

Customers can access a maximum of 5 devices concurrently on the BBC Player app, including the Astro Ultra Box or Ulti Box.

Can I download content from the BBC Player app for offline viewing?

Yes, selected downloaded programmes will be available for viewing offline for up to 30 days. Just click on a programme you would like to watch offline to check if it is downloadable. Kindly note that this download feature is only available on the BBC Player app. If you are accessing the BBC Player website, you can only stream content online.

What is the storage requirement for content downloading?

The storage requirement is dependent on the type of videos users download as the space needed may vary.

Are there any subtitles available for content on the BBC Player app?

English closed captions are available for all BBC Player programmes, while Chinese and Bahasa Malaysia subtitles are available for selected programmes only.

What audio options are available for content on the BBC Player app?

Currently, only English audio is available for all BBC Player content.

Can I access content on the BBC Player app outside of Malaysia?

Unfortunately, you will not be able to stream or watch programmes online when you are outside of Malaysia. However, you will still be able to watch available downloaded programmes offline on the BBC Player mobile app.
 

Astro Login
How do I register for an Astro ID?

Download the BBC Player app > Select "Profile" > Click on "Log in with Astro ID" > Click on "Do not have an Astro ID? Click here".

Can I update my email address/mobile number for my Astro ID?

Yes, please visit Astro's Self Service Portal via myastro.astro.com.my to update your email address or mobile number.

I have forgotten my password; what should I do now?
Step 1: Click "Log in" and click "Forgot my password"
Step 2: Enter your email address and click "Submit"
Step 3: An email will be sent to your registered email address with further instructions on how to reset your password

How do I unlock a locked user account?

You may contact Astro's Customer Service by:

1. Submitting a feedback form here: https://support.astro.com.my/feedback-form or
2. Send a message on WhatsApp by typing "Hi" at 03-95433838.

Will my personal information be protected?

Yes, Astro is bound by the PDPA act. All information received will be used in accordance with our Privacy Notice.
 

Other App Enquiries

I am unable to log in to BBC Player with my Astro ID via Google; what should I do now?

Please follow the simple steps below if you are facing issues logging in to BBC Player:

1. Go to id.astro.com.my and log in via your Google account
2. Under "Profile", create a new password for your Astro ID
3. Return to BBC Player and sign in via Astro using your Gmail account and the new password

Who may I contact if I encounter any problems with the BBC Player app?

There are 4 ways for you to contact us for assistance:

Issues related to BBC Player in-app or content:

1. Submit an in-app feedback form to BBC Player, or
2. Reach out to BBC Player via email at bbcplayerops@bbc.com Issues related to Astro entitlement/packages:
3. Submit this feedback form here: https://support.astro.com.my/feedback-form, or
4. Send a message on WhatsApp by typing "Hi" at 03-95433838

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

For more info on the product including offers and setup, visit product.astro.com.my/multiroom

Astro sends regular payment reminders to customers via SMS until their current charges have been paid. However, we encourage customers to pay their bill as soon as possible to avoid disconnection of Astro service. Please reach out to us here if you require more information about payment reminders or to change your contact details.

Disney+ Hotstar is available to Astro customers on the Disney+ Hotstar app on Android and iOS devices and website (DisneyPlusHotstar.my) which is accessible on tablets and connected TVs. Unfortunately, Disney+ Hotstar is not available on Astro GO. However, customers can enjoy it on the big screen via the Ultra or Ulti Box. 

4K UHD offers 4 times the resolution of HDTV (4K UHD has 3840x2160 resolution with 8 million pixels compared to HD which has 1920x1080 with 2 million pixels), sharper detail, smoother lines and a richer colour palette, as well as a vibrant colour TV experience. 

Customers on Ultra Box with Sports Pack can tune in to the Astro SuperSport UHD Channel (CH 805 and CH 806) for an exciting selection of Sports content such as the Premier League and the Spanish Primera Liga. 

Customers on Ultra Box with Movies Pack and News & Documentaries add-on can stream some of the latest movies and documentaries respectively in UHD by pressing the “Home” button on your remote and exploring your choices at no additional cost.

In addition, customers can rent additional movies on top of their subscription and stream the latest and hottest 4K UHD Blockbuster movies, drama series and local movies, blockbuster movies in Ultra HD via Astro First Channel 480, and Astro Best Channel 481 and VOD titles in “Store”.

Please note that a standard rent rate applies for all these titles, to learn more about the pricing, head over to the FAQ section at www.astro.com.my/ultra

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 STB Diagnostics and press "OK".

STEP 4    

Select Advanced Diagnostics and press "OK".

STEP 5  

Details information of Advanced Diagnostics screen will be displayed.

STEP 6    

Press down arrow on your remote to get more information.

New and existing Astro customers will enjoy rebates up to RM39/month for 24 months when they subscribe to selected Astro Fibre TV bundles and a FREE speed upgrade for all customers who subscribe within the promotion period.
 

To continue enjoying your PVR decoder and service, you must maintain a minimum monthly subscription fee of RM60 (not inclusive of the recording fee and Govt. Tax).

1. Unifi netis brand

The following shows an Interface based on Unifi router

1. Launch Web Browser and enter the default's gateway's IP address (192.168.1.1) in the address bar.

1. Enter Username and Password.
   1. Username = tmadmin
   2. Password = Adm@xxxx (xxxx refers to last four digits of MAC address)

1. Choose WLAN -> wlan0 (2.4GHz) Basic Setting. Note down on SSID.

1. Choose WLAN -> wlan1 (5GHz). Compare SSID with previous SSID.

1. If SSID for wlan0 (2.4GHz) and wlan1 (5GHz) are the same. Change wlan1 (5GHz) SSID by adding number 5(i.e. ifuni_5G) to differentiate from 2.4 GHz. Click Apply Changes.

Note: Connection to Wi-Fi may be temporarily loss while the changes is updated.

1. Power reset (on & off) your TV, Astro Decoder, Modem and Router.

2. Ensure standard physical connection (No 3rd party devices connected to decoder and modem).

3. Please ensure at all-time your router is 0.5 meter away from your Astro Decoder to avoid signal interferences.

4. Please standby computer/laptop to access to the internet and connection must be via LAN (cable) [connect the LAN (cable) at any LAN port at router and direct to computer/laptop].

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

6. On the address bar, please go to http://www.speedtest.net/ and below page will appear.

7. Click "Change Server" to edit the settings preferred by Internet Service Provider (ISP).

8. Edit the server settings by search and select the required server required by ISP.

    For Maxis provider - Select Subang Jaya - Maxis server.

    For TIME provider -  Select Shah Alam - TIME dotcom Bhd server.      

    For Allo provider -  Select Cyberjaya - Global Forway Sdn Bhd server.

9.Click "GO", and the test will  begin.

The test is completed once both download and upload speeds are displayed.

Sample of the Speedtest result is shown below.

**Please  ensure the snapshot includes a time stamp and network used either LAN cable  or wireless (as per picture above)

10. Kindly screenshot or take a picture of the result, name it as "LAN Speedtest".

11. Repeat the test once again using Wi-Fi connection (Please unplug your LAN cable and connect via wireless connection using your SSID).

12. Screenshot or take a picture of the  result, name it as "WiFi Speedtest".

The different light colours on your Astro Ultra Box or Ulti Box informs you on the phase the box is going through.

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1. Ultra Box magenta light / Ulti Box purple light - Your box is turned "On". ‍

Press the Home button to launch Video On Demand and stream anytime or press channel number on your remote.

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2. Ultra Box / Ulti Box orange light - Your box is on "Standby" mode.

Your box is ready to be turned "On" or leave it in this mode to receive new software updates.

3. Ultra Box / Ulti Box blinking orange light - Your box is booting up.

Please wait a few minutes for the box to start.

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4. Ultra Box / Ulti box blinking blue light - Your box is downloading a software update.

Please wait a few minutes for the download to complete.

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.

Yes, you have the option to transfer the credit balance to another active Astro account. It will be considered as payment to that account and is subject to Astro's terms & conditions.

STEP 1

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

STEP 2

Locate the SIM card at the left side and gently pull it out.

STEP 3

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

STEP 4

Make sure the gold chip is facing down 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 with the error details and provide sim card number for assistance.

Service will resume within 3 hours after payment is made.

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



STEP 2
Navigate to Profile.



STEP 3
The Profile Selection Screen will be displayed.



STEP 4
Navigate to Edit Profile.



STEP 5
Choose a profile to edit.



STEP 6
Navigate to Name.



STEP 7
Enter your new Profile Name, navigate to DONE and press "OK".



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


 

Disney+ Hotstar is available on Chromecast (Gen 2 onwards, firmware 1.43 & above) and with the latest version of the Disney+ Hotstar app on iPhone, iPad and Android mobile. 

Follow these instructions to cast your film/series: 

• Make sure your mobile device and your Chromecast are on the same WiFi network 
• Log into your Disney+ Hotstar app 
• Select a film/series that you want to cast 
• Press "Play' 
• Once the film/series has started, tap on the casting icon 
• Select the screen you wish to cast to 
• The film/series should then be cast onto your screen

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

The "coming soon" label on some streamingapps on your TV and the "Apps" page of Astro's website allows our customers tostay on top of new launches as they happen! Stay tuned for these upcomingstreaming apps so you can access even more content that you love from acrossthe world.

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    

Take a look at the Smart Card Status.

Multiroom (Smart TV) is a secondary subscription that allows you to enjoy your favourite Astro shows instantly in different rooms at the same time on your Smart TV. Subscribe to Multiroom (Smart TV) at RM29.99 per month (excl. any govt. tax), and simply download the Astro app on your second TV-screen and connect to your home Wi-Fi to stream.

Yes, until 31 August 2022, customers can subscribe to the Movies Pack for only *RM59.99/month or the Platinum Pack for only *RM99.99/month for 6 months as well as the Premium 1 or Premium 3 Pack for only *RM99.99/month for 6 months until 30 October 2022 and be entitled to access Disney+ Hotstar as part of their Astro subscription. To find out more about our latest promotions, please visit promotions.astro.com.my. 

You may proceed with the following troubleshooting steps and it shouldn’t take you much 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 in 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.

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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. Click "OK" when a Warning prompt that says,” Using this advanced utility to change your router settings could disable your network” appears. Below display will appears.

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

7. 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.

8. Click Wireless Security to view the security settings of your wireless network. Take note of the Security Mode and the Passphrase.

For the example below, the Security Mode used is WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode.

The Wireless name is called Network Name (SSID) and the Passphrase is your wireless password.

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9. Now that you have the Wireless name and Password, you are ready to connect your wireless computers and devices to the network.

10. You may change the Network Name (SSID) and the Passphrase to follow your preferences and please ensure save the changes made. Please reconnect to the new wireless name with the new password once completed.

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For customers with the Ultra or Ulti Box, please ensure to provide your latest contact details to our Astro agent during the call to terminate your account, this includes your mobile number and house address. If you still need further help, please contact us at 03-9543 3838.

We would recommend the following browsers for a smooth verification process:

• Google Chrome

• Microsoft Edge

• Mozilla Firefox

• Safari

The balance will be credited into your account, which will be reflected when you receive your next bill. The balance credit will be used to offset your bill balance.