STEP 1
Check the internet connectivity by run the Test Connection.
Refer Run Test Connection.


STEP 2
Verify the average speedtest based on the Test Connection result.
a. Above 10Mbps - Proceed to STEP 5
b. Less then 10 Mbps - Proceed to STEP 3

Notes: Minimum 10 Mbps internet speed from box requires in order to get a stable connection.



STEP 3
Check the connection to the box either using Ethernet (LAN cable) or Wi-Fi.
a. If using Ethernet (LAN cable) - Connect to Live Agent for help.
b. If using Wi-Fi - Proceed to STEP 4



STEP 4
Check location of the decoder and router.
a. If nearby (within 1.5m) - Try connect to box from router using LAN cable.
b. If far (more than 1.5m) / No LAN cable - Proceed STEP 5



STEP 5
Reboot router, modem and decoder.
If issue persist, please try again after 30mins to 1 hour. Connect to live agent if persist after 30 mins to 1 hour.

Please check SMS received on the unsuccessful payment status and should you require further clarification contact your issuing bank for clarification or contact us via WhatsApp.

Astro Multiroom service mirrors all content from your primary subscription, except selected Special Interest and pay-per-view channels such as Astro First/Best movies.

For customers with Multiroom box, the Plug & Play setup with Astro Broadband will not have access to NHK World. The Plug & Play setup without Astro Broadband will not have access to NHK World.

1. Please connect your computer or laptop to your Astro Fibre router using 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 Wi-Fi to configure the WiFi parameters.

6. You may change the Wi-Fi Name and the Wi-Fi Password as per your preferences, then click "Apply".

7. Your Wi-Fi Name and password has been changed. Kindly ensure to reconnect your WiFi according your new WiFi name and password.

By changing from a higher contract duration e.g., 24-months commitment period to lower contract duration e.g., 12-months, a proration of the cancellation fee will be applicable whereby you will be charged per contract's month balance against the maximum cancellation fee agreed upon during sign up for the offer.

A proration of the cancellation fee will be applicable whereby you will be charged per contract's month balance against the maximum cancellation fee agreed upon during sign up for the offer.

You will start a new contract with 12-months commitment and receive the corresponding discount for that duration.

Check out how a cancellation fee is calculated with examples via this link:

If you are interested to upgrade your box, you can do so via Astro's retailers or online as follows:

I. Visit https://hub.astro.com.my/#5

II. Select `Box Upgrade` and log in with your Astro ID

III. Select the box you would like to upgrade

No, there is no penalty or switching fee if you decide to cancel your Multiroom (Smart TV) subscription.

It will take around 10 to 15 minutes before you are able to view your purchase.

You are entitled for free mesh WiFi devices when you sign up for Astro & Broadband with Maxis fibre 500Mbps or 800Mbps speed only.

Mesh WiFi is not available with Astro & Broadband with Allo. However, you may purchase the Mesh WiFi devices separately to pair along with you Allo broadband.

For Astro Fibre, you may choose from a selection of Broadband speeds from 100Mbps to 800Mbps for as low as RM129/month and receive a free WiFi 6 router & Astro Fibre App. On top of this, you will also get to enjoy a complimentary speed upgrade for 24 months. A new 24-month contract will begin upon successful installation and full details of this offer are as follows:

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”.

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STEP 4

Select the “Network” tab in the STB Diagnostics page.

Please ensure the Tunes service multicast  status is Multicast Up.

If the status is Multicast is Not Available, please reboot your box and router before verifying this status.

If issue persists, please submit the issue in our Feedback Form and attach a picture of your Network tab of the STB Diagnostics for assistance.

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 depending on your box type:

(a) Wi-Fi Enabled PVR (DMT5)

·      Press the “Home” button and select “Settings” > “Network” > “Wi-Fi”

·      Allow the PVR to scan Wi-Fi networks available and subsequently choose your home Wi-Fi network > Enter your Wi-Fi password if required

·      Once connected, the icon below will appear on the screen.

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      Tip: Use the alpha-numeric keyboard on your Astro Remote to key in your password

·      Press the “Home” button and select “On Demand” to start watching videos on demand!

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(b) Non-Wi-Fi Enabled PVR (HD PVR)

There are two ways to connect your HD PVR decoder to your home Wi-Fi
(i) Using the Ethernet (LAN) cable 
 

·       Plug in the LAN cable from your modem into the PVR network port

·       Once connected, the icon below will appear on the screen

·       Press the “Home” button and select “On Demand” to start watching videos on demand!

(ii) Using an Astro Wi-Fi dongle as per shown below

Step 1 - Plugin the Wi-Fi dongle into the front USB part of your PVR decoder.

Step 2 - A prompt will appear stating "Do you wish to connect to a wireless network?", select "Yes, continue."

Step 3 - Once connected, the Wi-Fi icon will appear on the screen. Now you are ready to download and enjoy Astro's on demand entertainment.

Step 4 - Press the “Home” button and select “On Demand” to start watching videos on demand!

*The Wi-Fi dongle is only applicable for the non-Wi-Fi enabled PVR (as per the picture).

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.

Astro continuously reviews its content proposition to offer the best choices and a variety of compelling content for our customers for the best viewing experience. As such, we will cease the sale of PPV passes on CH200 from 8 October onwards.

Customers can continue to enjoy their favourite content by subscribing to the relevant packs and stay tuned for more exciting offers to be announced soon.

1. For WiFi connection:
   • For Internet speeds up to 300Mbps, the user needs to have minimum WiFi 802.11n (5GHz) capabilities
   • For Internet speeds up to 500Mbps, the user needs to have minimum WiFi 802.11ac (5GHz) capabilities
   • For Internet speeds up to 800Mbps, the user needs to have minimum WiFi 802.11ax (5GHz) capabilities
2. ​For Wired connection:
   • The users need to use Cat5e Network cable or better and have their device equipped with 1Gbit Network Interface Card (NIC)
3. A summary of the minimum specifications for devices as tabulated below:

1. Number of WiFi antennas in the client device
2. Distance and WiFi signal strength between client device and RGW/Mesh AP
3. Overall WiFi signal congestion/pollution in area
4. Total number of devices connected to the RGW/Mesh AP

• Distance from the RGW/Mesh AP
• Client's Wi-Fi hardware specifications/capabilities
• Overall Wi-Fi signal quality in the area

You can make changes to your Netflix plans that are included in your Bundle through My Astro app 

You can change your non Astro-bundled a-la carte Netflix plan at any time by signing into Netflix.com and visiting the Account page, then selecting Change Plan to view and select available plans.  

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.

Starting 9 November 2021, you will need to subscribe to the new packages to add on Multiroom to your subscription. Your new package will require a minimum primary subscription fee of RM100.

This is to ensure our customers receive the best possible attention and service via our new packages. We thank you for your understanding.

WiFi router and fibre modem will be replaced upon checking and verification by Astro's Contact Centre /installer. It will be replaced without additional charge regardless contract tenure.

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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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.

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.

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 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.

This convenient option allows you to complete your registration without the need to provide hard copy documents physically to the sales agent. The identity verification process helps to secure your Account and protect it from unauthorised usage.

Astro Fibre Bundle is a subscription service of broadband together with your desired Astro TV package, while Astro Fibre is a service that allows you to subscribe to Astro Fibre broadband only.

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.

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.

Access Astro GO via:

1. Astro GO app
   • Download the Astro GO app on your device by clicking here. Please ensure that you have the latest updated version to enjoy new features.
   • For Huawei devices, head over to App Gallery to download the Astro GO app. Currently the supported devices and operating systems are as below:
     • Device Support: Huawei  P40
     • Platform requirement: EMUI  10.1 & above
2. Astro GO on web browser
   • Astro GO is also available for streaming directly via your computer or laptop at astrogo.astro.com.my
3. Access Astro GO app via a QR code on Channel 200 from your Astro Box
   • Turn on your Astro Box*, go to Channel 200, scroll down to the Astro GO tab and scan your unique QR code**. Click here for additional information on this feature.
   • *Channel 200 is only available for non-Plug & Play Astro Boxes.
   • ** We encourage use of your Device's built-in camera to scan the QR code where available. If using a QR code scanner app, use only from a trusted 3rd party provider. You are solely responsible for use of any code scanner on a Device and Astro shall not be liable to you for any reason whatsoever for any kind of loss or damage that you may suffer.

Create Astro ID and secure your ID by linking it to your Astro Account.

Upon launching Astro GO app, you will be required to login with your Astro ID. If you do not have an Astro ID, please follow the steps below to create one.

Log in with your Astro ID and start streaming.

Please note that Astro GO is exclusive for Astro customers.

Once you have received the eKYC link via SMS/email/astro.com.my, you can proceed to follow the instructions on the screen. You can check out the step-by-step image below for more info.

For MyKad/MyPR/MyTentera :

For Passport :

Yes, you can upgrade your internet speed. However, speed downgrade is not allowed.