Yes, eKYC verification is mandatory. In addition, this verification process helps to reduce manual handling of customer's personal information and secure against unauthorised usage.

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.
 

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 Master PIN and press “OK”.

STEP 4

Please enter your PIN (Default PIN is 0000).

STEP 5

Please enter your new PIN.

STEP 6‍

Please re-enter your new PIN to confirm.

STEP 7

Your PIN successfully changed when this  screen appears.

We have taken into account customer feedback when introducing these new packs. While we understand the value customers see in purchasing their preferred channels individually, the packaging of media drives the economies of scale necessary to offer content at an affordable price to all our customers.

Other than the New Astro Packs that offer great value, customers may purchase selected channels or packages as content add-on such as Korean Pack, Horror Pack etc.

The WiFi SSID and password of the Mesh unit will be automatically synchronized to the WiFi router. Hence, there is no need to configure the WiFi parameters.

*WiFi SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of your wireless network, also known as Network ID. It is viewable to anyone with a wireless device within reachable distance of your network.

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. 

Please ensure to put your box on standby mode to refresh the signal.

a. Using IVR

1. Dial 03-95433838 and select you preferred language.
2. Select Account Related.
3. Select Technical Assistance.
4. Select Refresh Smartcard.

b. Using MyAstro web

STEP 1
Go to https://myastro.astro.com.my/ in your web browser.



STEP 2
Key-in your Email / Mobile number and password. Then, press LOG IN.



STEP 3
Click on TV pack.



STEP 4
Choose Main Room for the Primary Box; else choose Multiroom (If any).



STEP 5
Click on "Refresh" to refresh signal on your box. 

For Main Box


For Multiroom


STEP 6
After tap the Refresh, below notification will be displayed as below.

For Main Box


For Multiroom


c. Using MyAstro App

STEP 1
Open myAstro App and click "Login".



STEP 2
Key-in your Email / Mobile number and password. Then, press "LOG IN".



STEP 3
Go to "Account".



STEP 4
Scroll down to "TV pack" and click on it.



STEP 5
Choose Main Room for the Main Box; else choose Multiroom (If any).



STEP 6
Tap on "Refresh" to refresh signal on your box. ​

For Main Box


For Multiroom


STEP 7
After tap the Refresh, below notification will be displayed as below.

For Main Room


For Multiroom

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 S/PDIF Audio and press "OK".

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STEP 4    

Navigate to your preferred selection and press “OK”.

Currently, there are no rebates provided when you sign-up for the Ultra/Ulti Plug & Play Box.

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

6. To change the channel on 2.4G, click the drop-down arrow for Channel, then select your desired channel.

7. Then, click "Save & Apply" for the changes to take place.

8. You may make the same changes for 5G by click the drop-down arrow for Channel, then select your desired channel.

9. Then, click "Save & Apply" for the changes to take place.

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.  

Disney+ Hotstar is available on Chromecast (Gen 2 onwards, firmware 1.43 & above) and with the latest version of the Disney+ Hotstar app on iPhone, iPad and Android mobile. 

Follow these instructions to cast your film/series: 

• Make sure your mobile device and your Chromecast are on the same WiFi network 
• Log into your Disney+ Hotstar app 
• Select a film/series that you want to cast 
• Press "Play' 
• Once the film/series has started, tap on the casting icon 
• Select the screen you wish to cast to 
• The film/series should then be cast onto your screen

For Astro Ultra Box or Ulti Boxes, you will be able to see an itemised charge called "Box Fee” in your Astro bill.

Broadband Deal bundle are recommended packages offered to customers with higher rebate as compared to Broadband Non-Deal bundle.

Please note that charges will be on a monthly basis (RM18.30/month) and this subscription is subject to a 3-months contract.

STEP 1

Press any button on your Astro remote.

INDICATOR: LED blinking 3 times / NO LED blink

SOLUTION: Replace new battery

STEP 2

Check if you can change channel using  your Astro remote control.

If issue remain after the battery replacement, try changing the channel manually directly from box front panel (If any).

If it's working, you might need to replace your Astro remote.

This might be due to a faulty Astro remote.

You may purchase it directly from Astro Exclusive Partners.

If confirm no issue with remote control, please refer to Decoder Hang at Channel troubleshooting steps here.

Please check your internet speed and connection status via internet connection test. If your internet is working fine and the issue persists, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form.

You may report the incident on WhatsApp at 03-9543 3838 by typing PNP and our access our user guide or request for further help from our dedicated agents. Please have your Airway Bill tracking numbers ready for validation.If a replacement box/Astro SIM card is deemed necessary, a new Box and a new Astro SIM card will be couriered to your service address.

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).

Astro is an official distributor of Disney+ Hotstar, the dedicated streaming home of global, and Malaysian Hits. Astro customers can now subscribe to Disney+ Hotstar through our Movies, Premium 1, Premium 3 or Platinum Pack and enjoy award-winning entertainment with Disney+ Hotstar alongside Astro's much-loved local content for even better value and savings. Now, customers can enjoy Disney+ Hotstar on their Ultra or Ulti Box, mobile app or web! In addition, customers who have multiple primary Astro accounts will be entitled to multiple entitlements to Disney+ Hotstar.

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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 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://192.168.1.254 and below page will appear.

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If below box appear, please enter required details as below:

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USERNAME:  Administrator

PASSWORD: (ACCESS KEY AT THE RGW STICKER)

(These are the defaults, if you have done previous configuration on your router the password may be different)

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4. Once enter into the page ‘’TECHNICOLOR TG784N V3’’, you may follow below step for the wireless information.

i. Click "Configure”

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ii. Once clicked configure button, below screen will appear.

A. This is your current password. Please delete and enter the new password.

B. Once completed the selection; click the "Apply" button. Router will auto reboot and connection re-establish after few minutes.                      

Please re-connect your wireless using the new password.

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.

Astro subscribers will have the freedom to subscribe to Netflix via Astro, or they may also choose to continue subscribing via Netflix directly on their own.

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)

Settlement of total outstanding balance is to be made prior to any of the request.

Yes, the monthly subscription fee will be prorated into your Astro bill.

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

No, you will not be charged 8% Service Tax for reconnection performed before 1st March 2024. Only reconnections executed on or after 1st March 2024 are subject to the 8% Service Tax.
 

Yes, the subscription will be reflected on all your set-top box provided they are registered under our Multiroom service.

To check your contract, please visit My Astro.

Astro ID is the account you use to sign in and manage all your Astro services online. You can use your Astro ID for the following Astro apps and portals:

1. My Astro
2. Astro GO
3. HBO GO
4. Disney+ Hotstar
5. iQIYI
6. TVBAnywhere+
7. beIN Sports Connect
8. SYOK App
9. AWANI App
10. Astro Website
11. Ideaktiv portals

You can create an Astro ID using your mobile number or email address here. To secure your Astro ID, please proceed to next step and link the ID to your Astro account number (10 digits) or smart card number (12 digits).

Yes. As a Sports Pack customer, you will get access to Liga Malaysia as well as a variety of local and international sporting events as part of your subscription.

From Channels 480 (Astro First):

1. ‍Go to channel 480
2. Search for the Movie title or Series and press “OK” button from Astro remote control;
3. Choose how to purchase via WhatsApp or SMS.
4. Enter the Pin Code

Purchase via Whatsapp

1. ‍Go to channel 480‍
2. Whatsapp the “movie code” to 03-9543 3838 
3. Enter your “smart card number” (this is available on the top right corner of your tv screen)‍
4. Type “1” to confirm
5. The reply will direct you to the entitlement channel accordingly

Purchase via SMS

1. ‍Go to channel 480‍
2. SMS the “movie code” to 32999 ‍
3. The SMS confirmation reply will direct you to the entitlement channel accordingly

*SMS service is available for Maxis, Celcom, Digi and U Mobile only.

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From Beyond PVR On Demand interface:

1. Press the “Home” button on the Astro remote control
2. Select “On Demand” and press the “OK” button from the Astro remote control
3. Scroll to “Store” and search for the Movies/series
4. Select “Buy” and enter Pin Code. 

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From Ultra/Ulti On Demand interface:

1. ‍Press the “Home” button on the Astro remote control 
2. Scroll to the Store tab
3. Scroll to “Astro First: New Releases” or “Astro First: Blockbusters” and search for the Movies
4. Select “Rent” and enter Pin Code

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From Astro Go app (purchases only applicable for Android devices): 

1. ‍Download the Astro Go app from the Google Play store.
2. Create an ID and link your account / proceed to log in if you have linked your account
3. Scroll to “Store” and search for “Astro First: New Releases” or “Astro First: Blockbusters”
4. Select “Rent” and enter Pin Code

*The default pin code is 0000 if you have not pre-set it.

This issue occurs because  your TV does not support the higher resolution.
 

STEP 1

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

STEP 2

Switch on the power for 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.

The Startup Options screen will appear on your TV.

STEP 4

Press "987" to access the Advanced Startup Options menu.

Then, press "1" to initiate a reset setting.

STEP 5

Press "OK" to confirm restore to factory setting.

STEP 6

After the factory setting is restored, TV will turn blank.

Please wait until the box completes initiate setup.

STEP 7

Press "1" to initiate Linux download on the software.

STEP 8

Once completed, the following screen will appear on your TV.

Refer to Installation Setup guide here to complete the setup.

Yes, you can manage all of your Astro Fibre subscriptions with the Astro Fibre App. However, you would need to create a different Astro ID for each Astro Fibre account.

If you sign up Astro & Broadband with standard Ultra & Ulti box (DBB), all channels are available.  

However, there are channels that will not be available with Ultra/Ulti Plug & Play Box which are NHK World (398).

Should you choose to discontinue/terminate the Astro Fibre Bundle service before the expiry of the contract (24 months), you will be subjected to an early cancelation fee of RM100 x Remaining months of the contract period for your Broadband services and early cancellation fee of New Packs accordingly RM600 (prorated) for Ulti Box or RM1000 (prorated) for Ultra Box.

Any bundle package promotion will be removed, and you will no longer get to enjoy similar promotions upon reconnection.

All Astro Fibre devices provisioned (Fibre modem, WiFi router and Mesh) will need to be returned upon termination. Our team will schedule the collection of equipment after your Broadband services have been terminated.

If equipment is damaged, lost or cannot be retrieved, penalty fees will be applied (excluding Service Tax) accordingly.

• RM500 for Fibre modem (Broadband Termination Unit)

• RM200 for WiFi router (Residential Gateway)

• RM200/unit for Mesh WiFi

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.

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.

Auto-debit payment will be debited from your account 5-7 working days after your billing cycle date.
If your auto-debit payment is unsuccessful, you will receive an SMS alert.

Your bill statement will include details of your monthly subscription charges; e.g. charges for your chosen Astro packages and Broadband service. It will also show the time period of which your first bill will cover, as well as indicate how much the total charges are and when the payment due date is.

Customers with a Movies subscription via Movies, Premium 1, Premium 3 and Platinum packs will be able to access Disney+ Hotstar on the Ultra box.

Alternatively, customers can add on the 3-month Disney+ Hotstar pass for RM54.90. Subscribe to Disney+ Hotstar via astro.com.my/Disney.

For more support and options for your subscription, please WhatsApp us at 03 9543 3838 and type DH Help. Alternatively, you may visit astro.com.my/Disney for more information.