The Kids Friendly Profile is an enhancement to the Kids User Profile feature with the following major improvements:

Kid-Friendly Channels, On Demand content & TV Guide: Only Kid-friendly channels and On-Demand content can be viewed in the Kids Profile. Other channels and content are not viewable. The same applies to the Kids TV Guide.
1. PIN control for the Kids Profile:  When switching from a Kids Profile to an adult profile (i.e.: Father or Mother), a PIN entry will be required.
2. Limited Kids Profile Content Search: Only Kids age-appropriate content can be searched and displayed within the Kids Profile.
3. Kids Profile Based Recordings: Kids Profiles will have their own personalised age-appropriate recordings without any overlap with other user profiles. This feature will be available from 17th August onwards.

These enhancements are available across the Astro GO app, Ultra/Ulti Box, and Multiroom Box/Smart TV app.

Click here to find out more on this new feature and how to use it!

For Platinum Pack and Multiroom Smart TV customers, Astro GO+ is included in your subscription at no extra charge. For customers on other packages, you will be able to add-on Astro GO+ to your subscription for RM 5.99/month.

Step 1:  Launch the app on your Smart TV.

Step 2: You will be able to see a welcome screen with a QR code and URL.

Step 3: Scan the QR code or go to astro.com.my/tvapp on your mobile and enter your unique code (e.g. FSJV-SMBS) displayed on the TV screen

Step 4: At the login page, you will need to log in with your Astro ID (registered email or mobile number) and password.

(If you do not have an Astro ID, click on "Create now" 

to sign up and link to your Astro account – check the following on the steps) 

Step 5: Once you have successfully logged in on your mobile, the Astro app will launch on your Smart TV screen. You can continue to browse and watch your favourite shows on the Smart TV.

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.

If you choose to self-install the Plug& Play Box, then no installation fee will be charged. However, there will be an activation fee (please refer to the table below)

If you choose to have an installer to install the Plug & Play Box, then an installation fee will also apply.

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.

The speeds shown under “My Network Map” are the WiFi speeds of your connected devices based on factors such as signal strength, distance of devices from your router, obstructing objects etc. This function allows users to know the signal strengths achievable from every room in their house or any distance from their router, giving users accurate indication If additional mesh is needed or if the placement of their router requires adjustment.

However, the speeds shown under “My Devices” are the recent WiFi consumption of your connected devices, which allows you to monitor every user’s internet consumption in your household.

As a rule of thumb, this issue might happen when the devices are not equipped with minimum requirement above that supports the subscribed internet speeds:

• WiFi technology
• Network Interface Card (NIC)

As mentioned above however, it is important to note that despite meeting the device minimum requirements, it is not a guarantee that devices connected over WiFi will be able to achieve maximum subscribed internet speeds due to the following:

1. Bad WiFi signal quality and coverage across the area due to:
   • Distance from the RGW/Mesh AP with connected device
   • Obstruction within the house (walls, metallic surfaces)
   • Interference with other household appliances
2. Congested bandwidth
   • If there are too many devices connected to the WiFi network, then the bandwidth might be overloaded with traffic hence, slowing down the speed
3.  Devices are connected using WiFi instead of wired using LAN.
   • It is important to note that wired connection offers better reliability and speed over WiFi.
   • WiFi is more prone to interference compared to a wired connection which causes lower speeds and dropped signal.
4. 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 Wi-Fi 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, Wi-Fi broadcasts in 360 degrees, so it doesn’t make sense to put it at one end of the house.
5. 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.
   • If the problem persists, please run a Ping Test/Traceroute Test and attach the picture or screenshot of both test results in the Feedback Form below, in order for us to provide further assistances. Please make sure to attach the required screenshot(s) in ONE file (i.e. Microsoft Word document, PDF, Image file) before submitting the form.

Note:
Astro and its service providers will not offer any guarantees for compatibility of the customer's equipment (e.g., Personal Computer, Notebook, printers) nor provide on site troubleshooting for WiFi service issues related to the customer's equipment.

1. Please standby computer/laptop to access to the internet and connection must be via (cable) [Connect the LAN (cable) to the yellow port in Maxis 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://192.168.0.1 or www.tplinkwifi.net and below page will appear.

The default login of the router is available on the sticker at the back of the router. If you have done a configuration on your router previously, the password may be different

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, choose Basic and then click Wireless tab on the left menu to access to below screen.

6. Since this is a dual band router, you will have 2 Wireless Network Names  (SSID) i.e. 2.4GHz and  5GHz. You may connect to any of the SSID, preferably with a stronger signal available.

7. You may change the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and the Password to follow your preferences, then click "Save"  for the changes to take place.

Please reconnect to the new wireless name with the new password once completed.

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.

This Disney+ Hotstar software update will be rolled out progressively to all Ulti Box customers starting 23 August 2022. Please be assured that you will be able to access the Disney+ Hotstar app on your Ulti Box soon. 

If you need further assistance, please call our Customer Contact Centre or WhatsApp "DH 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.

Mac OS X

1. Click the Go tab in the top menu bar and select Utilities from the drop-down menu.

2. Type "network utility" in the search bar in the top right-hand corner of the Utilities window and then hit the "Enter" key on your keyboard. 

3. Click the Network Utility icon to open the Network Utility window.

4. For Ping Test, select the Ping tab and then type the address you'd like to ping in the text box. Click Ping and wait for the ping results.
 

5. For Traceroute Test, select the Traceroute tab and then type the address you like to traceroute in the text box. Click Trace and wait for the traceroute results.
 

Windows 10

1. Click the Search icon (magnifying glass) in the bottom left-hand corner and type "cmd" into the search bar.

2. Select the Command Prompt app - it will be at the top of the list of search results as the best match.

3. A black box with a flashing cursor will open; this is the Command Prompt.

For Ping Test, type "ping" and then hit the Space bar on your keyboard. Type in the address you like to ping and then hit the Enter key on your keyboard. Wait for the ping results.

For Traceroute Test, type "tracert" and then hit the Space bar on your keyboard. Type in the address you like to trace and then hit the Enter key on your keyboard. Wait for the tracert results.

Windows 7 & Vista

1. Open the Start menu by clicking the Windows icon at the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.

2. Type "cmd" in the search bar at the  bottom of the menu.

3. Click cmd found in the search results for Programs.

4. A black box with a flashing cursor will open; this is the Command Prompt.

For Ping Test, type "ping" and then hit the Space bar on your keyboard. Type in the address you like to ping and then hit the Enter key on your keyboard. Wait for the ping results.
 

For Traceroute Test, type "tracert" and then hit the Space bar on your keyboard. Type in the address you like to trace and then hit the Enter key on your keyboard. Wait for the traceroute results.

Windows 8

1. Move the mouse to the right-hand corner of the screen to make the vertical menu bar (charm bar) appear. Click Search.

2. Type "cmd" in the search bar and hit the Enter key on your keyboard.

3. Click cmd that found in the search results for Programs.

4. A black box with a flashing cursor will open; this is the Command Prompt.

For Ping Test, type "ping" and then hit the Space bar on your keyboard. Type in the address you like to ping and then hit the Enter key on your keyboard. Wait for the ping results.
 

For Traceroute Test, type "tracert" and then hit the Space bar on your keyboard. Type in the address you'd like to trace and then hit the Enter key on your keyboard. Wait for the traceroute results.

Windows XP

1. Click the Start button in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.

2. Click the Run option in the right-hand column.

3. Type "cmd" in the text box and then hit the Enter key on your keyboard.

4. A black box with a flashing cursor will open; this is the Command Prompt.

For Ping Test, type "ping" and then hit the Space bar on your keyboard. Type in the address you'd like to ping and then hit the Enter key on your keyboard. Wait for the ping results.

For Traceroute Test, type "tracert" and then hit the Space bar on your keyboard. Type in the address you'd like to trace and then hit the Enter key on your keyboard. Wait for the tracert results.

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 yellow port at ZTE 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://192.168.0.1 and below page will appear.

4. Type the Username and Password as below. Then click Login. (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 Network tab then click on the WLAN then choose Basic sub-tab.

ii. Please ensure Wireless RF Mode is Enabled.

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

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

iv. Click Submit. Router will auto reboot and connection re-establish after few minutes.

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, customers whose accounts are suspended but resumed within 24 months from their offer period start date will still be able to enjoy the internet speed upgrade upon service resumption. However, the speed upgrade offer period will not be extended despite the suspension period.
 
Unfortunately, customers whose accounts are suspended but resumed after 24 months from their offer period start date will not be able to receive the free speed upgrade.
 

Currently Astro GO is only available in Malaysia. You will not be able to access it if you are overseas.

No, there are no penalty fees for the Mesh WiFi devices should you wish to terminate Astro Fibre within/after 24 months. 

If you would like to upgrade your pack to include Disney+ Hotstar Premium, please contact Astro Customer Contact Centre at 03 9543 3838. Alternatively, please WhatsApp Astro at 03 9543 3838 and type DH Help for further assistance. 

No, this change in due date will not impact your monthly bill subscription.

Unfortunately, you can't. My Astro is an easy-to-use, free mobile phone app and responsive web portal that helps Astro customers manage their Astro accounts. Astro customers can watch their favourite shows anytime, anywhere using the Astro GO app which is included in their subscription.

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.

Yes, another person may register their credit card to your account's auto-debit facility. If you are performing this action via our call centre, the respective card holder is required to be present.

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 Ultra Box. You should no longer be experiencing this problem.

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

For more information about the Astro Fibre App, you may click here for a detailed user guide.

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, take a look at the Current Entry Point Name for the LNB type of your input source.

Yes, you can go to "Account' and scroll to "Subscription' and select TV pack. You may reach out to us via WhatsApp at 03-9543 3838 for more details.

The Ultra/Ulti Plug & Play Box comes with a one-year box hardware warranty.

For self-installation, there is a warranty seal at the bottom of the Ultra/Ulti Plug & Play Box, which must not be removed or tampered with as this would void the one-year Ultra/Ulti box hardware warranty.

Yes, you can. Go to the Account tab and scroll to "Subscription' section. Select "TV pack', select "Main room' or "Multiroom' and then click the "Refresh' button.

electronic Know-Your-Customer (eKYC) is an online process of identifying and verifying individual customers using electronic means. This enables a person to be an Astro customer anytime and anywhere, hassle-free and helps to secure your Astro account by protecting it from unauthorised usage.

No, the Mesh WiFi add-on with Astro Fibre is available as subscription service and will not be tied to any device contract.

No, the Astro Fibre App is a free mobile application for all Astro Fibre customers with the latest RG21 router.

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

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    

Navigate to IP Diagnostics and press "OK".

STEP 5    

IP Diagnostics information will be displayed.

Service will be resumed after you make payment within 45 days. The monthly subscription fee to be prorated accordingly and a reconnection fee of up to RM20 (exclusive of SST) will be applied upon service resumption. 

If payment is made within 45 days from your bill cycle date, Astro & Broadband services will be resumed within 3 hours of payment received. Your following month's bill will be prorated accordingly.

Find out more about the reconnection fee here.

Absolutely not. Astro wants to give our members the convenience of having all their favourite series, exciting originals, vernacular signatures, live sports and local blockbuster movies all in one place.

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