New Multi-User profile, thumbnail viewing & other new Astro updates are now rolling out

ENG Multi-User Profile Photo.jpg

In conjunction with the introduction of the Disney+ Hotstar app appearing on the Astro Ulti Box, Astro is also pleased to introduce some new updates for the Ultra and Ulti Boxes, as well as Astro Go. Astro users can now make use of the Multi-User profile, thumbnail viewing, search enhancements and launching Netflix directly.

The Multi-User profile allows up to five profiles under a single household, allowing you to have personalised content recommendations based on each user’s unique taste, preferences and viewing habits. You can also have your own Continue Watching list, create personal Watchlists, mark your Favourite Channels, and pick an avatar from your favourite shows too.

Besides the Multi-User profile, below are brief summaries of each update:

  • Thumbnail Viewing - Viewers can now find On Demand playback locations easier by previewing through scenes via thumbnails over the progress bar before deciding to start video playback on an exact scene
  • Search Enhancements - Search results are refreshed instantly upon each keyword entry in the search bar and users are now able to browse through the results immediately without moving to a new screen. Additionally, popular On Demand content is recommended prior to any keyword entry and users can even use voice search on Astro GO if they wish.
  • Launch Netflix shows on Astro’s Home Screen - Customers can launch directly into a particular Netflix show after clicking on their corresponding posters on the Home Screen, thus enabling a more seamless viewing experience

These features have started rolling out to customers in phases and will be available to all customers soon. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.