You may retain your watch history and settings of your existing Netflix account by using the same email of your Netflix account during the linking of your Netflix account with Astro.

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

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 with error details and provide your sim card number for assistance.

Please indicate in the form if any lightning strike/thunderstorm/power trip occurred.

Yes, customers who have upgraded their packages or reconnected their Astro service in February 2024 will be charged with 8% Service Tax from 1st March 2024, for services period on or after 1st March 2024.
 

Please refer to "Upon downloading the app, what do I do next?" question on this FAQ here or call us at 03-9543 3838 for any further queries.

STEP 1  

Press "HOME" button on your remote control.

STEP 2  

Navigate to Settings and press "OK".

STEP 3  

Navigate to Display and press "OK".

STEP 4    

Navigate to Resolution and press "OK".

STEP 5    

Navigate to your preferred selection and press “OK”.

STEP 6    

Select Yes, continue and press "OK" to confirm on the changes.    

Otherwise, select No, go back to cancel.

To cancel your Multiroom (Smart TV) subscription, please call us at 03-9543 3838.

Your purchase will be reflected on your next monthly Astro bill. For example, if you rented a movie for RM 15.00 for 2 days and your next bill statement is in 2 weeks. RM 15.00 will be reflected in your Astro subscription bill in two weeks' time.

You will be able to check your balance, switch to e-billing, request for payment barcode and request for reconnect at standard telco rate.

Yes, a third party is allowed to make the advance payment on your behalf. In the case of refund, the amount will be returned to the owner of the third-party account (source of payment).

STEP 1
Switch off the power of your box and make sure that the adapter’s power light is off.


STEP 2
Unplug the HDMI cable from your TV and plug it back in securely to other available HDMI port.


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. Do select the correct TV input.
You should no longer be experiencing this problem. 
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Yes, your charges during the deferment days will be pro-rated and reflected in your next bill. Please note that due to the recent requested change in your Astro account, the expiry date for your Disney+ Hotstar (3-months pass) subscription has been deferred to xxx (date) to consolidate the final monthly subscription pricing.

STEP 1    

Press "HOME" button on your remote control.

STEP 2    

Navigate to Preferences and press "OK".

STEP 3  

Navigate to Language and press "OK".

STEP 4    

Choose your language preferences and press "OK".

STEP 5  

Select Yes, continue and press "OK" to confirm on the changes.    

Otherwise, select No, go back to cancel.

No, if you already have an Ulti box you will not be required to swap the box to enjoy the new packs. However, if you would like to access 4K UHD content, you may upgrade to Ultra Box. Installation and activation fees will be chargeable depending on your package selection.

STEP 1  

Press "HOME" button on your remote control.

STEP 2    

Navigate to Preferences and press "OK".

STEP 3  

Navigate to Auto Standby and press "OK".

STEP 4    

Navigate to your preferred selection and press “OK”.

STEP 5  

Select Yes, continue and then press "OK" to confirm on the changes.    

Otherwise, select No, go back to cancel.

Unfortunately, you will no longer be able to access Disney+ Hotstar via Astro if you cancel your Astro subscription with Disney+ Hotstar entitlement. 

For customers with Entertainment Plus, Movies Plus, Sports Plus, Premium 2, Premium 3, and Platinum Pack 

1. Launch Netflix from the home screen or via remote control. 

2. Click on Get Started

3. If you are an existing Netflix customer, please fill in the email address and password associated with your Netflix account. Once successfully completed, all existing settings and watching history on your Netflix account will be brought over. If you are a new Netflix customer, create a new account by filling in your email address and a password for your new Netflix account. 

4. In the next screen, you will be shown your default Netflix package “Standard”, you can choose to upgrade to “Premium” here. 

5. The final screen provides a summary of your account including your email. Click Start Watching to enjoy Netflix on your Ultra/Ulti Box. 

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For Non-Entertainment Plus, Premium 2, Premium 3, and Platinum Pack Pack customers (New Netflix customers) 

1. Launch Netflix from the home screen or via remote control.

2. Click on Join Now

3. Create a new account by filling in your email address and a password for your new Netflix account. 

4. The final screen provides a summary of your account including your email. Click Start Watching to enjoy Netflix on your Ultra/Ulti Box. 

Note: The Netflix plan will be defaulted to Premium, you may select ‘Change Plan’ to choose the ‘Standard’ plan. 

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For Non-Entertainment Plus Pack, Premium 2, Premium 3, and Platinum Pack customers (Existing Netflix customers) 

1. Launch Netflix from the home screen or via remote control 

2. Click on Sign-in 

3. If you are an existing Netflix customer, please fill in the email address and password associated with your Netflix account. 

4. You will be able to start watching Netflix on your Ultra/Ulti Box once you log in.

Please ensure you:  

a. Have your original identification card “MyKad” (Front & Back) with you (Malaysian).

b. Have your original Passport & Visa with you (Non-Malaysian).

c. Are in a brightly lit environment

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

You may proceed with the following troubleshooting steps and it shouldn’t take you much longer  than 15 minutes.

1. Please standby a computer/laptop to access to the internet and connection must be via LAN cable (connect the LAN cable to the Black port at D-Link Router and direct to the 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 tplinkwifi.net and to access to below login page. Type the Username and Password, then click "Login".

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)

For example, below is the login details of the above router:

Username: admin

Password: TIMECE24

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.

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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.

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.

• On the setup page, click the Network tab then click on the WLAN then choose Basic sub-tab

• Please ensure Wireless RF Mode is Enabled.

• Click the drop-down arrow for Channel, then select your desired channel.
• Choose between 1 until 11 (Suggested 1,6,11).

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

STEP 1
Check the Audio settings on your box and set to Auto.
Refer guide to change Set HDMI Audio.

STEP 2
If issue persist, check if there is any 3rd party device (sound system/hdmi splitter) connected between box and TV.

STEP 3
If using 3rd party devices, bypass/remove 3rd party device and make sure HDMI cable connected directly from box to TV.

STEP 4
If issue persist, connect to Live Agent via WhatsApp for help.

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:

Customers with a Netflix Premium account are allowed to watch on up to 4 supported devices in 4K UHD and Netflix Spatial Audio. In addition, Netflix Premium subscribers are also allowed to download shows to watch offline on 6 devices at a time.

For existing Astro Fibre customers with the WiFi 6 Huawei K562e router, youwould need to upgrade to the latest RG21 router in order to access the AstroFibre  with a one-off fee of RM300 (excluding SST). For any enquiries, please contact our Customer ContactCentre at 03 - 9543 1543and an Astro agent will be available to assist you immediately.

By default, the band steering featured is disabled. Follow these steps to enable it.

Note: Band Steering is called Dual-band Combination in the router web interface.

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. Click on Dual-band Combination button to enable the Band Steering.

7. A pop-up message will appear showing "The device network may be disconnected when dual-band combination is enabled". Click "OK" to proceed.

8. Set the Wi-Fi name and Wi-Fi password based on customer's preferences. Then click "Apply" for the changes to take place.

Please reconnect to the new Wi-Fi name with the new password once completed.

Yes, you are eligible for selected bundle packages with rebates up to RM39/month and a free speed upgrade if you subscribe within the promotion period. Kindly note that monthly rebates are only available for Pay TV + Astro Fibre bundles but the speed upgrade is available for all packages including standalone plans.
 

Yes, an existing IPTV customer is eligible to switch to Astro Fibre. However, your IPTV services will be switched to a Plug & Play service, and your existing Astro PVR / B.yond Box will be upgraded to the Ultra/Ulti box. There is no additional charge for the Astro Ultra/Ulti upgrade. Please note that you will be re-contracted for 24 months upon installation.

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.

Yes, you will. Customers who purchased Astro First / Astro Best / Pay-per-View event in February 2024 with a viewing period in March 2024 will be charged an 8% Service Tax in their next bill.
 

You can proceed with below BTS if the weather is good. Otherwise, you may try again later.

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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 Satellite Settings and press “OK”.

STEP 4

Navigate to Diagnostics and press “OK”.

STEP 5

Refer to the signal strength on your screen.

If it is 65 or higher, please take the screenshot and submit your feedback form.

If it is below 65, please go to Step 6.

STEP 6

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

STEP 7

Unscrew the satellite cable from the box  and pull it out.

STEP 8

Plug the satellite cable back into the  box and screw it back securely.

STEP 9

Switch on the power for your box and make sure that the adapter’s power light is on. Please wait for 5 minutes.

STEP 10

Turn on your box. You should no longer be experiencing this issue.

If issue persist, please submit the issue on our Feedback Form with error details and attach a picture of your General tab of the STB Diagnostics for assistance.

Centralized  Dish

If issue persist under a centralized satellite dish, please refer to your respective Building Management before contacting our agents.

No, the quality of your video depends on the speed and reliability of your internet.

As our customers deserve the best entertainment experience, Astro is refreshing its content and packages to offer more choice, value, flexibility, and better experience in a streaming world as part of the new Astro experience.  

The all-new Astro packs are designed for customers in the streaming and connected world, where they can stream all the shows they love on Ultra Box and Ulti Box. Customers can now enjoy their favourite shows all on Astro, from global streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, HBO GO, iQIYI, TVBAnywhere+ as well as all Astro's flagship shows and the best of live sports in one place, on the big screen. Our new packages offer unbeaten value, a greater variety of content and greater convenience, all made better with our Astro & Broadband for better connectivity.

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

Please fill up the forms below for processing your request:
Transfer of Equiment Ownership Form

Most Astro customers are eligible to use the app, web, Ultra and Ulti boxes. You will only need to login with your Astro ID. Do note that your Astro ID must be linked to your Astro account to use the service. Click "Create now!' on the login page and you will be guided to create an Astro ID if you do not have one.

No, Astro & Broadband only offers a 24-month contract period upon sign up.

The charge for your Disney+ Hotstar subscription is reflected in your Astro subscription, and not on the Disney+ Hotstar app/website. For details on your subscription, please call our Customer Contact Centre or WhatsApp us "DH Help