Same here, mine is same as yours, wonder if there is a setting to check for updates?


BTW, did anyone here manage to setup your Amp/Receiver remote to manage Astro? I was trying to get my Denon remote working, but none of the code seems to work

Hmm am I understanding it wrong, the person is complaining about unable to to fwd/rev, using the ultra box?

Why cant s/he? Ultra box is able to pause/rev/play but those live on going channel, obviously one cannot fwd, unless restart the show from the beginning. As for recoding, could is provided just set the timer and record accordingly.

Still dont get what is the problem


Yes fruitie, your understanding is correct. I too just moved to ultra box when there was a promotion, 2 /3months ago. And then upgraded my TV later....

Only VOD is internet based and some of its show is in 4K most of are on 1080, but much clearer than standard live channel.

My previous model was not PVR, didnt upgrade then, bcoz was in the notion of cancelling Astro, but you know la, old folks, like to watch drama, so maintained for them.

I like the box its sleek and nice and the fron t red light suits my cabinet showcase well! hahaha

The UI is better user friendly and arranged nicely, especialy the VOD, which I use the most. It has boxset (past series, movies, etc) has category for kids, family, action, etc.

I like the recording on cloud as well, so we dont need a HDD.

But it tend to get a little hot, previously I had Hypptv box placed on it, but due to the heat have to place is elsewhere.

Currently watching all the Jackie Chan movie which been classified on VOD!

OH ya, I upgraded the remote when they installed the box, hmmmm cant remember now whether it was 20 or 30 bucks, but worth it, since it has the pvr control button (play/rev/fwd), etc But it would have been nicer if it was a flat remote rather than curved like the previous astro remote. The original remote that comes looks and feels better

This post has been edited by VeeJay: Apr 2 2021, 09:11 PM

THis is the remote...



Left is the one that I paid for and on the right is original ruwido remote.

What I meant was, I could mimic that operation by selecting "Play from Start" and then you can forward/rewind up to the LIVE transmission thats playing.

This post has been edited by VeeJay: Apr 2 2021, 10:15 PM

Go to the settings and press 7 and 9 to reset.

Details are here
https://support.astro.com.my/question/set-t...ntrol-ultra-box

Just to clarify, do you mean setting a reminder for a future program in a channel is it?

My Ultra Box is 21.1.4 dated May 16th

Folks, just wanted to know if there is any disadvantage using Astro ultra box via internet streaming vs satellite streaming?

Recently my box connection to satellite is lost, hence contemplating if I should call Astro technician (fees applies) to fix it or just use the internet network for viewing? Thanks

Thanks, one other thing I realize is that initial channel startup (when we switch to a channel), there is some 10sec pixilation (buffering) before it becomes clear, but tolerable.

Any effect on 4K channels?

300Mbps, but when I use astro settings to check it varies from 20-40Mbps only

Lan cable gets full speed including wifi at 300+Mbps and they are on Cat6. Thx

Its Ultra box. Yeah, I guess will call them up to fix the satellite and check on the network connection as well.

Thanks everyone for your insights! cheers

Interestingly, so far, I havent experienced the hung issue on my Ultra Box.

Folks, just curious, what's the internet speed you get when you test from Astro Ultra box? My broadband is 300Mbps, but I only get around 20-40Mbps on LAN cable at Ultra box.
Wondering is that norm or something to be rectified, as I will be calling the Astro technician to fix my satellite next week, so will ask him to check on this as well.

Thanks folks for the insight! That puts me at peace cheers