If you experience constant loading or buffering while watching content on the Astro Smart TV app, please follow the steps below:

1. Update Your Smart TV Software

• Ensure your Smart TV is running the latest software or firmware version.
• Check for updates in your TV's Settings menu and install any available updates.

2. Restart Your Devices

• Turn off and restart the following devices:
  • Router
  • Modem (if applicable)
  • Smart TV
• Wait a few minutes for all devices to reconnect and stabilize.
• Relaunch the Astro app and test the VOD content again.

3. Clear the Astro App Cache

• Clear the application cache on your Smart TV.
• After clearing the cache, reopen the Astro app and check if the buffering issue has been resolved.

4. Reinstall the Astro App

• Uninstall the Astro app from your Smart TV.
• Download and install the latest version from your TV's app store.
• Launch the app and test any content again.

5. Still Experiencing Buffering Issues?

• Check whether other devices on the same network are heavily using the internet.
• Use a LAN cable for a more stable connection if possible.

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

• Astro ID use
• Smart TV model
• OS version
• Type of internet connection (Wi‑Fi or LAN)
• Screenshot/photo of the error message

This will help our support team investigate and assist you further.

Sun NXT is an app that offers content in six different languages: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, and Marathi. The app carries a large collection of movies, including Tamil classics and latest releases. Sun NXT also offers a variety of content ranging from TV shows, live TV shows, news, music videos, kids' shows, comedy clips, to trailers.

Starting 29th April 2025 onwards, Sun NXT will be available on Astro via two tiers:

• Sun NXT Lite: Complimentary for Indian Favourites/Maharaja Pack customers only, with content similar to 6 Sun channels (SUN TV HD, SUN MUSIC HD, SUN LIFE, SUN NEWS, ADITHYA & KTV,) and Video On Demand (VOD) content (TV shows), with more than 2000 hours of content.
• Sun NXT Premium: Available to all Astro customers for only RM 25.00/month (RRP RM30.80) with an expanded access to the full Sun NXT library.

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.

Any purchases via the Astro Smart TV app such as pay-per view, Astro First are subjected to 8% govt. tax.

The iQIYI app offers subtitles in multiple languages for all their content excluding some variety shows. However, no dubbing option is available yet. You will be able to select or switch off your subtitles when you play your video in full screen.

Unfortunately, the the drop off option is only available for non-DBB customer. For DBB customer we will arrange for our appointed agent to collect your equipment. You will receive a phone call from our representative within 3 business days from your termination date to schedule the collection.

Astro is continuously improving our user interface and introducing new features to our platforms to ensure that your Astro experience is more seamless, efficient and user-friendly.

For details on our latest interface, Picture-in-Picture mode and auto-start interactive mode on Astro GO, please click here.

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

Upon completion of the termination process, customer will receive one last closing bill stating the total amount due to Astro according to their billing option.

For customers who had opted to switch their billing option to e-bill or SMS bill, they will receive their final bill accordingly.

For customers who opted for paper bill, they will receive the final bill via paper bill. (The Paper Bill Charge will be applied).

There will be no installation fee for both Astro Box and Ultra Box. The Multiroom (second decoder) must be installed at the same registered address as your primary subscription.

Our customers deserve the best streaming entertainment experience with us and from 9 December 2024, the new Astro One Packs make that possible.

From just RM49.99, these new packs make it simple, flexible and accessible for all Malaysians to stream the content they love on one platform, with up-to 4 concurrencies on Astro GO. Customers can easily make changes to their subscriptions via the My Astro app, including updates to their packs, choosing from up to 11 streaming apps, or switching to different ones, as and when they like.

Customers can choose between:

• The Astro One: Entertainment Pack for a wide range of favourite vernacular entertainment, including the best of Malay, Chinese, Indian, Korean, Horror, Local Live Sports (Liga Malaysia) and international shows enjoyed by Malaysian families.

• A sports-filled fiesta with Astro One: Sports Pack that comes with all our Sports channels, on top of what is on the Entertainment Pack.

• And the Astro One: Epic Pack, an indulgence for those who want it all. Adding on to the Entertainment Pack and Sports Pack, this unrivalled streaming experience will include the best from their favourite streaming apps, all on a single platform.

For more information, visit www.astro.com.my or send us a message on WhatsApp at 03-9543 3838.

Unfortunately, subtitles and dubbing options are currently not available.

Yes, the iQIYI app is accessible globally. However, the content of the app might differ depending on the country which will be tailored based on local content rights and market preferences.

Advance payment is only applicable to Astro TV pack purchases. If you subscribe to an Astro Fibre+TV bundle, only one month of your TV subscription fee (excluding tax) is required to be paid upon sign-up. The full tax amount and the first-month subscription fee for Astro Fibre will be paid on your first month's bill.

If you would like more information or to provide feedback on Astro Rewards, kindly reach out to us at 03 9543 3838 or visit one of our Astro service centres.

You can have up to five (5) devices registered to your account at any given time. However, you can only stream from one (1) device at a time.

We try to make as many movies and TV shows available for download. However, for some titles, while we may have the rights to offer them via streaming, we may not be able to offer them for download.

Of course! Please ensure your account is active when requesting for a move.

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 Astro Smart TV app. Subscribe to Multiroom (Smart TV) at a promotional price of RM14.99 per month (excl. any govt. tax), and simply download the Astro Smart TV app on your second TV screen to stream.

Yes. You can make payment using your credit card via My Astro Portal:

- For One-time payment: All Master/Visa 3D secured debit/credit cards for one-time payment issued by banks in Malaysia

- For Auto-Debit: All Master/Visa/AMEX debit/credit cards issued by banks in Malaysia

Unfortunately, downloading of content is not a feature that is currently available.

If you're experiencing technical issues, please visit Astro's Help & Support page and follow the troubleshooting steps for your issue: https://support.astro.com.my/category/streaming-app

If the issue persists after following the recommended troubleshooting steps, please contact our customer support team via WhatsApp at 03-9543 3838 for further assistance.

You can use your existing Prime Video account to access Prime Video on the Ultra/Ulti Box however, if you would like to enjoy the Prime Video for 2 months without additional cost, you may register with a new mobile number/email address. Alternatively, you can activate the 2-month access period using the same mobile number or email address associated with your Prime Video account after your current subscription ends, anytime between 24 April 2025 and 23 June 2025.

We would need you to run few tests in order for us to understand your issue and to assist you in fixing the problem.

This will not take longer than 15 minutes.

1. Please run each of the test using your laptop or personal desktop by connecting to your Astro Fibre.
2. Please list down the impacted website (Provide us the complete URL i.e. www.astro.com.my).
3. We need you to run below tests and compile the pictures or screenshots of your test results into one file (i.e Microsof Word document, PDF file) and send to our agent in order for us to assist you further:
   • Run the Ping & Traceroute Test - For guidance, please click here for Ping & Traceroute Test guideline.
   • You may run this by connecting via WiFi or LAN cable. Your test result will appears as per below screen and take a screenshot.

Ping Test Result

Traceroute Test Result

• Run the Speed Test - For guidance, please click here for Speed Test guideline.

We need you to run the Speed Test using both WiFi connection and LAN cable.

Speed Test Result

4. Once you've gathered all the results, attach in Feedback Form for further assistance.

Quick Info
A Speed Test 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.

Please check your internet speed and connection status via an internet connection test (https://www.speedtest.net/). If your internet is working fine and the issue persists, please try uninstalling and reinstalling the app on your device.

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:

My Astro is available on web browser and app. The app can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store (Android 8.1 and above), Apple App Store (iOS 15 and above) or Huawei App Gallery (Android 8.1 and above).

Download My Astro app or visit the My Astro website.

For Ultra and/or Ulti box users, My Astro app is now added to the Top Menu so you can easily access it to manage or update your account. You may find it in the Top Menu, located next to Settings. Please refer to the image below to see what it looks like:

This exercise currently only affects person-to-person SMS with URL links. However, the blocking of SMS sent by businesses via short codes such as 6XXXX, 3XXXX, 2XXXX and 1XXXX will be implemented at a later phase. In response to this government initiative, Astro customers will no longer receive SMS bills effective 1 August 2023. This change will be carried out in phases.

Please switch your preferred Bill Delivery Method using our self-service portals via My Astro Web or My Astro app. Please click here to download the app on your mobile device or login to My Astro Web.

You will receive two SMS notifications with tracking numbers separately from the courier service, one for the Plug & Play Box and one for the Astro SIM card. Please expect these SMS notifications to be sent to you within 2-3 working days upon successful order submission (online or via retailer).

The entire eKYC verification process may be completed within 5 minutes.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

If your Astro box displays an error message on your TV that says:
- Unable to Play Video (HDCP Failed)
- Your HDMI configuration is preventing the video from being displayed. Please ensure that your HDMI cable is connected to HDCP-capable TV. Please check with your TV manufacturer or qualified technician if your problem persists. (HDCP 2)
- The selected HDMI port on your TV does not support HDCP version required for programme playback. Please check with your TV manufacturer or qualified technician if your problem persists.
HDCP 2.2 support required for 4K UHD and HDCP 1.4 for others (CDE:2)

Error code: HDCP 0, HDCP 1, HDCP 2, CDE:2

Note: To view 4K UHD content on your Ultra Box, your 4K TV must be HDCP 2.2 compliant. If you are using a non-4K TV, it is likely not HDCP 2.2 compliant.

If you are certain your TV is HDCP compliant and the error persists, try the troubleshooting steps below:

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.

If you receive the "Device Was Not Found" error message, it may be because your device has been automatically removed due to concurrent streaming limits being exceeded.
Please perform the following checks and troubleshooting steps:

1. Stop streaming on one of the other devices currently using your Astro account.
2. Close the Astro Go app on any unused devices.
3. Return to your Smart TV and try streaming again.

If you are unable to remove a device or continue to see the error message, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form and provide:

• Astro ID use
• Smart TV model
• OS version
• Error reported on device

This will help our support team investigate and assist you further.

Please ensure that you have entered the correct email address or mobile number associated with your Disney+ account.

If you still do not receive the OTP, please WhatsApp or call Astro’s Customer Service at +603 9543 3838.

Please follow the steps below:

Step1: Fill in Merge/Split Equipment Form (Part A & Part B)

Step2: A full payment to be made on any outstanding balance for all related accounts (if any).

Step3: Submit all documents via feedback form or walk in to nearest Astro Customer Service Centre (CSC).

Step4: Customer will expect a call from our validation team (Note: Turnaround time for merge/ split of account is 3-5 working days upon receiving all complete documentation).

Note:

1. There might be a loss of transmission during the processing of transfer equipment ownership, split or merge of equipment.

For technical visit, the current fees will remain unchanged i.e.: 8% Service Tax absorbed by Astro. As for installation fees, current fees will remain unchanged i.e.: 6% Service Tax has already been included in installation fees, as 2% will be absorbed by Astro.

Astro is continuously improving our user interface and introducing new features to our platforms to ensure that your Astro experience is more seamless, efficient and user-friendly.

For details on our latest interface, Picture-in-Picture mode and auto-start interactive mode on Astro GO, please click here.

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

Starting Thursday, November 14, 10 AM, Netflix will increase the prices for Netflix subscriptions across all plans (Basic, Standard, and Premium) in Malaysia. For Astro subscription packs that are bundled with Netflix, the price change will only take effect on 1 March 2025.

If you subscribe to Netflix through Astro, please note the following changes:

1. New Netflix add-on sign-ups: The new prices will take effect immediately.
2. Existing Netflix add-on customers who subscribed before November 14, 2024: The price change will take effect for billing cycles starting on or after November 21, 2024.
3. Astro subscription packs that are bundled with Netflix: The price change will only take effect on March 1, 2025.

Your account number will be used to identify/verify you for all After Sales-Services. You may also use your mobile number/ Astro smart card number/ NRIC number or Astro Box number.

Yes, provided that your Plug & Play Box has not been activated and no later than 7 days upon receiving both the Plug & Play Box and Astro SIM card. In the event that you have activated your Plug & Play Box and wish to cancel, a contract penalty fee will apply.

We will reach out to you for a suitable time to pick up the Plug & Play Box and Astro SIM card.

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

Please update your auto-debit payment details via My Astro Portal.

If you choose to downgrade your packs or terminate Astro services before the end of your contract term, you will have to pay a cancellation fee. This cancellation fee is calculated based on your subscribed package, contract period and box type. If you cancel your service(s)/change your packages upon completion of your contract term, you won't have to pay any cancellation fee.

Yes, you are eligible for the 2-month access. However, you will need to activate and link your amazon account. Please activate and access Amazon Prime as the insturfctions below.

Step 1: Visit https://product.astro.com.my/apps/primevideo and click on "Get or activate Prime Now" and log in using your Astro ID and follow the on-screen steps.

Step 2: Once redirected to the Prime Video app, sign in to your Amazon Prime account using mobile number or email address.

Step 3: Launch Prime Video from application rail on your Ultra Box/Ulti Box by clicking on “Red Button” in your remote.

Step 4: Click on the “Sign in” button.

Step 5: Pair your Ultra Box/Ulti Box by scanning the QR Code.

Step 6: Enter your credentials on either a mobile browser or open the Prime Video app on your mobile device, and then click "Allow".

Step 7: Enjoy!

If you are facing this error message on your PVR box when trying to perform actions like record, pause live TV or view recordings, follow below steps.

Note: PVR functionality is only available for Astro customers and is not supported for NJOI customers.

Check your hard disk connectivity.

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”.

STEP 4

From the General tab, take a look at the HDD Status.

If status is "Connected", press red button to reboot you decoder.

Wait until the box is on, then try to record any program.

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

If status is "Disconnected", it is likely that the hard disk inside your PVR box is faulty.
Please note that the PVR Box has been discontinued, and you will receive an Ulti or Ultra Box for your replacement.
Submit your Feedback Form and attach a picture of your General tab of the STB Diagnostics for assistance.

You may subscribe to add-ons via any of the platform listed below:

“If your Astro box displays an error message on your TV that says:
"HDCP copy protection failed. Please ensure that your TV and HDMI cable are HDCP approved (60)"
Error code: 60

Try the troubleshooting steps below:


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.

Yes. The highest video quality available on the TVBAnywhere+ app is 1080p.

1. Download the My Astro app or My Astro web
2. Login using your Astro ID
3. Go to Account > Bills

Tap on "Bill Statement' to view any bill statement up to twelve (12) months.

💳 Want to manage your Astro bills easily?

📱 Download the My Astro app to:
- View and download bill statements
- Check payment history
- Pay in just a few taps

Yes, Prime Video is available to Astro customers through the following options:

• Included at no additional cost for customers on the Ultra/Ulti Box with either the Astro One Epic Pack or Movies Pack as part of your subscription bundle.
• Available from 24 June 2025 at no additional cost for customers not on the Ultra/Ulti Box but subscribed to either the Astro One Epic Pack or the Movies Pack as part of their subscription bundle.