Astro GO is a free streaming application for Astro customers who can access it with a pay-TV subscription. Sadly, Astro GO doesn’t have a standalone app for Google TV. Instead, you can use a web browser on Google TV to access Astro GO’s web version. In addition, you can sideload Astro GO APK on Google TV using the Downloader for TV app. This article explains two ways to watch Astro GO channels and on-demand videos on your TV.
How to Watch Astro GO on Google TV using Web Browser
As a prerequisite, connect your Chromecast with Google TV to WiFi, which should be stable and strong.
1. Grab the Google TV remote and tap the Home key to view the home screen.
2. Tap the Apps tab on the home page and click the Search for apps and games field.
3. Enter the name of the browser you want to download and click on it.
Tips! You can also tap the Google Assistant icon on the remote and use a voice search to find the browser.
4. Select the browser name and click Install to begin the installation.
5. Click Open to run the web browser on TV and visit astrogo.astro.com.my.
6. Tap the Profile icon at the top right and click Login with Astro ID.
7. Enter the necessary credentials and tap LOG IN to access your account.
Once logged in, you can start streaming your favorite TV channels, shows, and movies.
How to Sideload Astro GO APK on Google TV
If you prefer not to use a browser, you can sideload Astro GO APK on Google TV and use it directly.
1. Install Downloader for TV on Google TV by going to the Apps → Search for apps and games.
2. Then, go to Settings on Google TV and tap the System option.
3. Hit About from the listed options and tap Android TV OS build 7 times until it shows the “You are now a developer” message on Google TV.
4. Go back to Settings and tap Apps from the options.
5. Click Security & Restrictions → Install Unknown Apps → Turn ON Downloader for TV.
6. Run the Downloader for TV app on Google TV. At the app’s first launch, accept the necessary permissions.
7. In the address bar, enter https://urlsrt.io/astrogoapk and tap Download. The apk will be downloaded.
8. After it is completed, open the downloaded file and click Install.
9. Then, open the Astro GO app and log in with valid credentials to stream its content.
FAQ
Yes. You can cast videos to TV using the Astro GO mobile app on an Android device.