It will begin on 1st March 2024 and onwards.
 

You will receive an email within 45 minutes of payment made to let you know whether your advance payment is successful or not. If your payment has failed, you may call Astro's Contact Centre at 03-9543 3838 or wait for an Astro representative to be in contact with you within 2 working days to assist you with your order.

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 Guide.

STEP 3    

Select the channel you would like to lock and press "OK".

STEP 4   

Select "Lock Channel" and press "OK".

STEP 5    

You channel is successfully locked when this screen appears.

STEP 6

Your selected channel will  have a lock tagging after being locked.

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.

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.

If you sign up for Maxis 30/100/300Mbps broadband speeds, you are not entitled for the complimentary mesh WiFi devices. However, you may walk into any Maxis Retail Stores to purchase the mesh WiFi devices.

The minimum recommended internet speed is 10 Mbps for HD videos and 30 Mbps for 4K UHD videos.

You will be able to watch almost immediately while the content streams through your Astro Box. Buffer time for the video to load will depend on the speed of your broadband.

Your average internet usage is shown as below:

No. Astro GO is a FREE entitlement exclusively for customers with an Astro subscription. If you do not have an Astro subscription account, please visit astro.com.my to find out more.

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.

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

Tap on the "Account' tab on the navigation bar and scroll to "Billing' section. Tap on "Bill Statement' to view any bill statement up to six (6) months.

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 Audio and press "OK".

STEP 4

Navigate to your preferred selection and press “OK”.

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.

Please submit your issue here or you can WhatsApp us at 03-9543 3838.

This initiative is part of Astro’s “GO GREEN” journey, which was implemented to promote paperless billing and to play our part in protecting the environment. The objective of the Paper Bill Charge is to encourage our customers to opt for e-Billing as their preferred Bill Delivery Method, which is also a more convenient and efficient way to access and manage their bills. Hence, a fixed RM10.00 monthly charge will be applied to all existing and new Astro customers who opt for Paper Bills as their preferred bill delivery method.

Starting 23 August 2022, Astro customers will progressively be able to access Disney+ Hotstar via the Ulti Box, in addition to the Ultra Box, mobile app and website. 

From 8 October 2021 onwards, Astro will be ceasing the daily passes (e.g. 3, 5, 7 & 30 days passes). Please subscribe to the relevant packs to continue enjoying your favourite content. Stay tuned for more exciting offers. Thank you.

There are 2 methods of setting maturity ratings restriction on Netflix: 

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Method 1 – Create a Kids Profile in Netflix App on Ultra/Ulti Box 

1. On the Netflix home menu, select “Switch Profile” 

2. Select Add Profile.  

3. Name the profile. 

4. Select Kids. Kids profiles have a logo 'Kids' on the profile icon so they are easy to identify.  

5. Select Continue. The new profile will show on the list of profiles on your account. 

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Method 2 – Manually set Viewing Restrictions for each profile 

1. Go to https://www.netflix.com/profiles/manage

2. Select a Profile. 

3. Under Maturity Settings, select Edit. 

4. Enter your Netflix password. 

5. You may select the desired Maturity Rating settings or add a particular title restrictions for the profile. 

6. Select Save. 

For more information kindly visit: 

• https://help.netflix.com/en/node/114275

• https://help.netflix.com/en/node/114276

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.

The new packs and access to Netflix on the Ultra Box and Ulti Box is available for Astro IPTV customers.

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

Starting 1 April, access to TVBAnywhere+ is no longer available to Astro customers. However, you can continue to enjoy TVB content via On Demand and TVB Jade (CH310) and Astro AOD (CH311). If you would like to subscribe to the TVBAnywhere+ app, you may still do so by purchasing it directly from TVB.

You should have received an email or SMS with your activation details, please click on the link provided to be redirected to the Netflix website to activate your account.

Alternatively, you can also activate Netflix on your Ultra/Ulti Box. Please surf to CH 741 on your Ultra/Ulti Box (or click the Netflix button on your Astro remote) and follow the instructions on the screen.

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 LNB Setup and press “OK”.

STEP 5

Tuner Settings screen will be displayed accordingly.

STEP 6

Select LNB Type connected to your box.

STEP 7

Navigate to Next and press "OK" to confirm your selection.

STEP 8

Select this as the Entry Point and press "OK"  to confirm your selection.

STEP 9

Navigate to Next and press "OK" to confirm your selection.

STEP 10

Signal reading results for Tuner 1 screen will be displayed accordingly.

Press right to navigate to Tuner 2.

STEP 11

Signal reading results screen for Tuner 2 will be displayed.

Then navigate to Finish and press "OK" to complete the setup.

Step 1: Separate Your Wi-Fi Network Name

First, you need to set up your Wi-Fi to Dual-band in order to be less susceptible to interference, and allows you to choose between the 2.4GHz or 5GHz bands when connecting a device. A Wi-Fi frequency of 5GHz is best when you are near your router, and 2.4GHz is best for when you are far from your router.

• Check the bottom of your router for a website or IP address, username, and password.

Below are details for a standard login based on a standard router issued by ISP (Telekom Malaysia, Maxis, and Time dot Com)

• Login to your account
• Identify your Wi-fi Settings (This could be in advanced settings)
• Identify both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz options.
• Split the signals by renaming the 2.4GHz and 5GHz signals respectively, and make sure both are enabled.
• For detailed instructions based on router model, on how to separate your Wi-Fi, click here and choose the option according to your ISP and router brand.

Step 2: Factory reset your Ultra Box by following the steps below.

a. Press the Home button on your remote

b. Go to your settings page

c. Scroll down and select Reset/Restore

d. Select restore factory settings and proceed

e. Enter your PIN to access restore factory settings (default pin: 0000)

f. Choose restore and wait until the box reboots automatically. This may take around 2 minutes and you will see the Astro logo again when it's done.

Your bill will be waived upon request.

If you have forgotten your username or password, you may follow the steps below:

Step 1. Go to netflix.com

Step 2: Click on Sign In

Step 3: Click on "Need Help

For information about the Disney+ Hotstar app functions and specifications, please visit help.hotstar.com or email disneyplus.my@hotstar.com. 

STEP 1  

On your remote, press the HOME button.

STEP 2  

Navigate to SETTINGS  icon and press "OK".

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STEP 3    

Navigate to Manage Satellite Frequency and press “OK”.

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STEP 4  

Choose to Update Satellite Frequency and press “OK”.

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STEP 5    

Choose "Confirm" to continue Satellite Frequency Update and press “OK”.

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STEP 6  

Satellite Frequency Update progress screen will be displayed.    

The updates will take approximately 20 minutes.

STEP 7

The status will be displayed once update is complete.    

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

The main changes are the revamped look and feel of the user interface on the Smart TV App, which include redesigns to the Astro interface that consists of title rows at the Home Page to feature popular franchises, new live programmes posters and changes to the menu bar for easier navigation.

For more info, please read our dedicated FAQ on this here.

In addition, we have also recently introduced a new look to the Title Information Page and the ability to disable the Profile Selection Screen. For more information, please click here.

You can add on Astro Fibre, our own internet service to your existing TV Pack for even more value and savings. Please click here to learn more about Astro Fibre.

Mesh WiFi network refers to a unified wireless network that is formed by utilizing inter-connected WiFi nodes (Mesh devices) placed throughout the house.

Starting 29 August 2022 (for Ulti Box customers) and 2 September 2022 (for Ultra Box customers), you will be able to log in to Disney+ Hotstar using your registered mobile number by following these simple steps: 

Step 1 - You will receive a Disney+ Hotstar auto-activation SMS on your registered mobile number. 

Step 2 - Press the Home button on your Astro remote. Under the "Apps

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: Open your My Astro app

Step 2: Select "Astro Rewards"

Step 3: Scroll through your rewards to see what you're entitled to

Step 4: Select the rewards that take your fancy and follow the instructions stated on how to redeem them (redemption instructions may vary based on reward)

You have exceeded the maximum number of registered devices allowed. To manage devices on Astro GO, go to Settings > Registered Devices to view / remove devices from the list of registered devices to your account.

If you are still having issues, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form.
 

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 recommended home internet speed for a smooth viewing is 10Mbps.

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 on our Feedback Form with the error details and provide sim card number for assistance.

You may proceed with the following troubleshooting steps and it shouldn't take you much longer than 15 min

1. Please standby a computer/laptop to access to the internet and connection must be via LAN cable (connect the LAN cable to the Yellow port at Tplink 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 Advanced and click the Wireless tab on the left menu. Then, select Wireless Settings from the sub menu. Below screen will appear for 2.4GHz selection.

i. Please ensure to tick Enable Wireless Radio function.

ii. To change the channel, click the  drop-down arrow for Channel, then select your desired channel.

Choose between 1 to 13 (Suggested  channels : 1,6,11). Then, click "Save" for the changes to take place.

iii. Click Save for the changes to take place. The router will auto reboot and connection will re-establish after few minutes.

iv. Next, select 5GHz to make changes on the wireless channel for 5GHz.

v. Click the drop-down arrow for Channel, then select your desired channel from the selection.

vi. Click Save for the changes to take place. The router will auto reboot and connection will re-establish after few minutes.

We are working with the Sony team to ensure you will be able to enjoy these 4K UHD channels soon. We will keep you posted once these channels are available to you!

1. Ensure power cable  is connected tightly.

2. Try to use another power socket /  power source to eliminate faulty power sockets/power sources which could  cause the issue.

3. If the issue  persists, submit your feedback form for further assistance.

STEP 1    

On your remote, press the HOME button.

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STEP 2    

Navigate to Update Satellite Frequency and press “OK”.

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STEP 3  

Choose Test Satellite Frequency and press “OK”.

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STEP 4  

Select Yes, continue and press "OK" to start the test.    

Otherwise, select No, go back to cancel.

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STEP 5    

Satellite Frequency Test progress screen will be displayed.

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STEP 6    

The test result will be displayed once completed.    

Press "OK" to go back to channel.

Your access to Astro GO will depend on the subscription pack that you are subscribed to. 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. We are continuously working hard to make more content available on Astro GO.

You may navigate around the menu on the side bar on Astro GO app, or top bar on the Astro GO web version to find shows available.

Menu Guide

• Home: Check out all the recommended content or watch your subscribed TV channels via the   Channel Guide at the bottom of your home screen. 
• Catch Up: Missed an episode of your favourite series? Fret not, Catch Up on the latest episode of your favourite shows on Astro GO. 
• Boxsets: Watch complete seasons and series from our On Demand library anytime anywhere. 
• Movies: Watch recent and popular movies on your devices! You can access a large catalogue of On Demand movies, according to your subscription. 
• Kids: Catch all the cartoons, animations and a variety of shows for kids of all ages. 
• Sports: Watch the biggest sporting shows LIVE on your mobile device, anytime anywhere. 
• Store: Other than your subscribed packages, you can also purchase and watch your favourite Pay-Per-View movies and other Astro exclusive content (not available on iOS devices).

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.

We encourage you to upgrade your Astro experience by switching to our new packs to enjoy more choices, value and flexibility. Starting 9 November 2021, you would need to be subscribed to the new packages to make any changes to your subscription.

If you would like for more information, kindly visit our Multiroom page via Astro website https://www.astro.com.my/multiroom

To view the terms and conditions, click here.

Tap on the "Content' tab on the navigation bar. Select "Channels' and the channel of interest and you may view the scheduled programmes of the day. To switch between days, choose a channel and tap on a particular day (E.g. Mon, Tues, Wed). You may also view the showtimes of the day and up to the next six days.