Astro is no longer updating the software in non-Ultra/Ulti Boxes as they have reached their end-of-life cycle. Therefore, non-Ultra/Ulti Boxes will maintain their current classification systems. Nonetheless, you may refer to content.astro.com.my for all the updated age ratings. Please refer to the table below to see the difference in classification systems between our platforms:

Payment via cheque will take 3 - 5 working days to be posted. If you require faster payment posting, we recommend you to pay online via Astro Quick Pay.

The Ultra/Ulti Plug & Play Box comes with a one-year box hardware warranty.

For self-installation, there is a warranty seal at the bottom of the Ultra/Ulti Plug & Play Box, which must not be removed or tampered with as this would void the one-year Ultra/Ulti box hardware warranty.

You may manage all your Astro subscriptions via My Astro app. Download here or on your App Store or Google Play Store.

Rescheduling must be done at least 1 hour prior to the original appointment time.

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.

Astro continuously reviews its content proposition to offer the best choices and a variety of compelling content for our customers for the best viewing experience. As such, we will cease the sale of PPV passes on CH200 from 8 October onwards.

Customers can continue to enjoy their favourite content by subscribing to the relevant packs and stay tuned for more exciting offers to be announced soon.

Surcharge is imposed by 3rd party payment collection partners for services rendered. Kindly note that customers may be charged a surcharge per transaction when bill payments are made via the following methods:-

Bill payments at selected petrol stations, convenience stores, retail/mobile shops, kiosk, and e-wallets may incur a surcharge of up to RM0.50 per transaction by the appointed collection agencies of RMS (formerly known as Razer/MOL), ATX, MobilityOne, and e-Pay.

·       To find out more on how to make your bill payments, click here.

Step 1:
Type ASTRO<space>BAL<space>10-Digit Astro Account No. 
Example: ASTRO BAL 08XXXXXXXX

*Standard telco charges and Terms and Conditions apply

Step 2:
Send SMS to 66688

For all new Astro Fibre customers with the RG21 router, the Astro Fibre App will be installed on your mobile device for you during installation. Alternatively,you may refer to the user guide here for self-installation.

Your account may be under suspension. To resolve this issue, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form.

• With numerous OTT entrants, consumers are suffering from subscription fatigue. In fact, they are looking for a one stop shop platform where OTT services are integrated in one place.

• Astro offers flexibility and convenience with new packs where customers can get the convenience of accessing a variety of content via Ultra Box as the single remote-control solution.  

• In addition, there will be cost savings for Astro customers to purchase both Netflix and Astro together. Even better deals available if customers also subscribe to broadband for a better-connected experience.

Service Tax is charged based on the date the service is rendered. For services rendered on or after 1st March 2024, the Service Tax rate would be at 8% whilst for services enjoyed before 1st March 2024, the Service Tax rate would be 6%.
 

No, anyone can make payments on your behalf as long as the credit card is used by the owner themselves.

Yes, you can sign up for auto-debit after your account has been activated via My Astro.
 
Alternatively, you may also call our Customer Contact Centre at 03-9543 3838 for assistance or to enquire about any current Auto Debit promotions.

The Download function offers an alternative to streaming so that you can watch TV shows and movies offline anywhere.

You can start downloading a movie/TV show by clicking on the "Download” button. Kindly note that you can only download one title at the time. Other titles will be in queue and will start downloading automatically as soon as the first download is complete.

Once you have downloaded a title, the progress icon will show “Complete” and you may find your downloaded content by checking “My Library” > “Downloads”.

*To save on data usage, we recommend downloading via Wi-Fi.

Downloaded content retention periods vary according to the type of content.

1. Each movie – minimum 2 Days
2. Each TV series episode - minimum 7 Days

The number of days left for you to view your content in offline mode is shown for each piece of downloaded content for your reference. Expired content will be automatically deleted from the app, freeing up your device storage.

Once you have received the eKYC link, you need to complete the verification within 3 days.

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 Smart TV. Subscribe to Multiroom (Smart TV) at RM29.99 per month (excl. any govt. tax), and simply download the Astro app on your second TV-screen and connect to your home Wi-Fi to stream.

FAQs: Netflix on Astro

1.     What is Netflix?

Netflix is a streaming entertainment service that offers a wide variety of award-winning TV programmes, films, anime, documentaries and more - on thousands of internet-connected devices. There's always something new to discover, and more TV shows and movies are added every month. The more you watch, the better Netflix gets at recommending TV shows and movies you’ll love.

Astro customers with an internet-connected Ultra Box or Ulti Box canaccess the Netflix app and watch Netflix content via their Astro Box. For more information about Netflix, visit the Netflix website https://about.netflix.com/en

2.     Which new pack comes with Netflix?

Any packages with Entertainment Plus, Movies Plus & Sports Plus will include Netflix. The default Netflix offering is Netflix Standard (2 screens and HD viewing) as part of your Entertainment Plus, Movies Plus and Sports Plus subscription. You can upgrade up to Netflix Premium (4 screens and 4K UHD viewing) at a price of RM 10 (inclusive of govt. tax).  

Note: For the above subscriptions, you may use the email address used for your existing subscription with Netflix to activate and the future billing for Netflix will be transferred to your Astro bundle charges. For users that are billed for Netflix through Apple before joining the Astro bundle, remember to cancel your Apple billing arrangement after activating the Astro bundle else you may be double charged for your Netflix account.

If you do not have a bundle which includes Netflix, you may also add anew Netflix subscription to your Astro Bill for billing convenience.

3. How do I know if my new pack includes Netflix?

If Netflix is included as part of your Astro pack, you will find it in My Astro app called “Apps” where you will be able to manage all the streaming apps you are entitled to.  

Netflix will also be included in your Astro bill under “MonthlyCharges”  

If you have added Netflix to your bill (Netflix Add-on), the Netflix subscription charge will appear in your Astro bill under “One-time charges” as Netflix App Subscription or Netflix Premium and will be charged monthly. You should refer to Netflix account Management for any changes to your Netflix subscription or should you wish to change to other billing methods.

4.     I signed up for the EntertainmentPlus / Movies Plus / Sports Plus pack that includes Netflix. How do I activate my Netflix account?

You should have received an email or SMS with your activation details, please click on the link provided to be redirected to the Netflix website to activate your account.

Alternatively, you can also activate Netflix on your Ultra/Ulti Box. Please surf to CH 741 on your Ultra/Ulti Box (or click the Netflix button on your Astro remote) and follow the instructions on the screen.

5.     Will I be able to access Netflix on my Ultra/Ulti Box?

You will be able to access Netflix on your Ultra and Ulti Box. However, kindly note that if you have an Ulti Box with a Netflix Premium subscription, you will not be able to watch content in 4K UHD and Netflix Spatial Audio.

6.     How do I change my Netflix plan or account information?

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.  

7. How many devices can I access Netflix at once?

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.

Netflix Standard account customers are allowed to watch shows in Full HD and download them to watch offline on up to 2 supported devices at a time.

On the other hand,Netflix Basic account customers are allowed to watch shows in HD and download shows for offline viewing on only 1 supported device at a time.

8. You can add a new Netflix account to your bill through CH 741 or clicking the Netflix button on the remote control. Please enter the email address you would like to use for Netflix subscription and ensure the Billing partner is Astro.  

If you would like to transfer your existing Netflix Account to be charged under Astro bill, please follow the steps below:  

-         Cancel your existing subscription with Netflix  

-         Once the remaining duration of your existing subscription has ended, you may proceed to subscribe for Netflix via Astro bill  

-         To subscribe, go to CH 741 and enter the email address used for your previous subscription with Netflix  

-         Once successfully completed, all existing settings and watching history on your Netflix account will be brought over  

9. I have added a Netflix account to my Astro bill. Do I need to perform any activation?

By adding a Netflix account to your Astro bill, your Netflix account is already activated. No additional steps for activation are required.

10. When I create a new Netflix account to link to my Astro Bill, will I lose all my current watching history in Netflix?

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.

11. I forgot my Netflix username or password. How do I find my username or reset my password?

If you have forgotten your username or password, you may follow the steps below:

Step 1. Go to netflix.com

Step 2:Click on Sign In

Step 3:Click on “Need Help” to reset password

12. I forgot which Netflix account is associated with my Astro Account. How do I find that out?

You can recover your Netflix login here or at astro.com.my/Netflix  

Step 1:Head to astro.com.my/Netflix

Step 2: At the FAQ section look for “How to recover my Netflix login email and password”

Step 3: Login with Astro ID

Step 4:Proceed to Netflix.com for account recovery

13. What will happen to my Netflix account if I cancel my Astro service or change my Astro package?

If your existing Netflix account is linked with your Astro subscription, your Netflix account will resume on the previous method of payment. If you linked a new Netflix account with your Astro subscription, cancelling Astro service will also cancel your Netflix account.

 14. What happens to my Netflix account if I move to a new address?

There will be no changes to your Netflix account when you move to a new address.

15. How do I cancel Netflix?

If you are subscribed to Netflix via a bundle, Netflix comes by default as part of your entitlement.

If you are subscribed to Netflix as an a-la carte, the cancellation of Netflix can only be done via Netflix’s Website, etc. This change will reflect in your next bill.

From mid-December 2021 you may also cancel Netflix add-on through Astro Call Center.

16. I would like to change the Netflix account linked to my Astro pack. What should I do?

Please visit http://help.netflix.com to call or start a live chat with Netflix’s customer support agents. You will be assisted to unlink your Netflix account from your Astro subscription. After the process, you may link another Netflix account to your Astro subscription.

17. Will Netflix be automatically added to my Astro subscription?

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.

18. ​Will Astro censor Netflix content?

Absolutely not. Astro wants to give our members the convenience of having all their favourite series, exciting originals, vernacular signatures, live sports and local blockbuster movies all in one place.

19. I have signed up for two (2) or more main Astro subscriptions bundled with Netflix. Will I be entitled for multiple Netflix subscriptions?

Yes. You are entitled to separate Netflix accounts for each main Astro subscription e.g. If you have subscribed to Entertainment Plus, Platinum Pack, etc separately. Therefore, if you have more than one main Astro subscription with Netflix, you may choose to create multiple email addresses to activate each respective Netflix subscription. Please follow the steps provided to you via email/SMS in order to activate your Netflix subscriptions on the website.

20. Why should I subscribe to a Netflix on Astro vs direct subscription via the Netflix app?

- With numerous OTT entrants, consumers are suffering from subscription fatigue. In fact, they are looking for a one stop shop platform where OTT services are integrated in one place.

- Astro offers flexibility and convenience with new packs where customers can get the convenience of accessing a variety of content via Ultra Box as the single remote-control solution.  

- In addition, there will be cost savings for Astro customers to purchase both Netflix and Astro together. Even better deals are available if customers also subscribe to broadband for a better-connected experience.

Astro Fibre Bundle is a subscription service of broadband together with your desired Astro TV package, while Astro Fibre is a service that allows you to subscribe to Astro Fibre broadband only.

STEP 1
On your remote, press the Home button and the Home Page will be displayed on your screen.



STEP 2
Navigate to Profile.



STEP 3
The Profile Selection Screen will be displayed. 



STEP 4
Navigate to Edit Profile.



STEP 5
Choose a profile to edit.




STEP 6
Choose a new Profile Picture and press “OK”.


 

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.

Any packages with Entertainment Plus, Movies Plus & Sports Plus will include Netflix. The default Netflix offering is Netflix Standard (2 screens and HD viewing) as part of your Entertainment Plus, Movies Plus and Sports Plus subscription. You can upgrade up to Netflix Premium (4 screens and 4K UHD viewing) at a price of RM 10 (inclusive of govt. tax).  

Note: For the above subscriptions, you may use the email address used for your existing subscription with Netflix to activate and the future billing for Netflix will be transferred to your Astro bundle charges. For users that are billed for Netflix through Apple before joining the Astro bundle, remember to cancel your Apple billing arrangement after activating the Astro bundle else you may be double charged for your Netflix account.

If you do not have a bundle which includes Netflix, you may also add a new Netflix subscription to your Astro Bill for billing convenience.

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”.

No additional fees will be charged upon your relocation. However, you are required to notify Astro of your move. Please refer to Astro's General T&Cs for more information.

STEP 1

Identify your remote control:

a)   Remote control with Astro logo at the bottom of the remote, proceed to STEP 2.

b)   Remote control with Astro logo at the top of the remote, proceed to STEP 4

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STEP 2 (Astro Logo at the bottom of the Remote)

On your remote, press the “set tv” button and set tv instructions will be displayed on top of your screen:

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STEP 3

Follow the steps appear on the TV screen to sync your Astro remote and complete the setup.

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STEP 4 (Astro Logo atthe top of the Remote)

Press and hold “tv input” key on bottom left of the remote for 3 seconds until the LED blinks twice.

STEP 5

Enter the 2-digit TV Code of your TV Brand and the LED will blink twice:

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STEP 6

Try out the TV controls (TV Standby or adjust Volume) to check if they are working correctly.

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STEP 7

Press ok and wait for the LED to blink twice to save the settings.

The Ultra Box is Astro's latest generation of 4K UHD enabled box with Cloud recording feature, redesigned new interface, and UHD resolution. Just connect the all-new Ultra Box to the internet and take control of your entertainment and explore over 110,000 videos that are waiting to be streamed, anytime. With the ability to record as many shows as you want simultaneously.

The new interface on Astro Ultra Box offers an enhanced viewing experience with a brand-new look and feel with features such as:

·        New Home Screen - Everything you see is yours

·        Discover VOD - Discover 110k videos, stream anytime, anywhere including in 4K UHD

·        Search - Search faster and easier

·        Play from Start - You missed the start? Just restart

·        Stop Here, Continue There - Stop on one screen and continue on another device

·        Multi-Screen - Stream seamlessly across any device

·        Cloud Recording - Record all the programmes you want at the same time

.       **Continuous viewing - Enable to continue watching your favorite shows during raining
 

Note: ** Except 4K UHD, Astro First and all radio channels

No, customers are only allowed to choose ONE billing option (either Paper Bill or E-bill or SMS bill). However, customers who opted for Paper Bill will still be able to check their bills through Astro Self-Service Portal, IVR, Channel 200 and WhatsApp.