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.

LANGKAH 1

Cuba tukar saluran pada alat kawalan jauh Astro anda. Semak lampu LED pada alat kawalan jauh.
Sekiranya lampu LED berkelip 3 kali atau tidak berkelip, sila ganti bateri dan teruskan ke LANGKAH 2.
Sekiranya LED berkelip sekali, ianya bermaksud alat kawalan jauh berfungsi dengan baik, teruskan ke LANGKAH 3.

LANGKAH 2

Semak sekiranya anda boleh menukar saluran menggunakan alat kawalan jauh. Anda seharusnya sudah tidak mengalami masalah ini sekiranya ia berpunca daripada kehabisan bateri.
Sekiranya masih bermasalah selepas penggantian bateri, teruskan dengan LANGKAH 3.

LANGKAH 3

Anda perlu mengemaskini tetapan box. Rujuk Muat semula tetapan dekoder (Kosongkan NVRAM) - Ultra / Ulti Box.
Jika isu berterusan, sila serahkan isu ini melalui Borang Maklum Balas

Proses pemulangan semula lebihan bayaran memerlukan tempoh 5 hari bekerja untuk diproses oleh pihak Astro, dan tambahan 3 - 7 hari bekerja diperlukan tertakluk kepada pemprosesan bank masing-masing.

Selected HBO Max content is limited to selected countries due to content rights restrictions. Hence you may not be able to view them in Malaysia.

Anda boleh menguruskan langganan Multiroom (Smart TV) anda melalui aplikasi My Astro. Muat turun aplikasi My Astro di sini atau melalui App Store atau Google Play Store.

Yes, subtitles are available. Sun NXT offers English subtitles for most of the movies released in the year 2024 and onwards.

If you don't currently have an Ultra or Ulti Box, you can upgrade by calling or sending a "Hi" message via WhatsApp to 03-9543 3838. Select your preferred language, then type “2” to upgrade and select “Box upgrade” option. Once your Ultra/Ulti Box is successfully activated, you'll able to access Prime Video app on Astro Box. Activate the app to enjoy the 2 months access. To activate click

https://product.astro.com.my/apps/primevideo

Yes, users can access the Simply South app from anywhere in the world, except for India.

LANGKAH 1
Semak tetapan Audio pada dekoder anda dan tetapkan kepada Auto.
Rujuk panduan Set HDMI Audio.

LANGKAH 2
Sekiranya isu berlanjutan, semak sekiranya ada peranti tambahan (sound system/hdmi splitter) disambungkan antara dekoder dan TV.

LANGKAH 3
Sekiranya ada, ganti sambungan peranti tambahan tadi dengan memastikan kabel HDMI disambungkan terus dari dekoder ke TV.

LANGKAH 4
Sekiranya isu masih berlanjutan, sila dapatkan bantuan dari ejen Khidmat Pelanggan kami.

Pelanggan akan dicaj yuran box sebanyak RM100 selepas pengesahan kehilangan Astro box dan Kad Pintar/Kad SIM.

If you are currently on the Entertainment, Entertainment Plus, Premium 2, Premium 3 or
Platinum Pack, you may switch your current Asian Favourites selection to Viu Premium via the
My Astro app or myastro.astro.com.my. Simply go to the "Account” tab and scroll down to the
“Subscription” section. Select “TV Pack” > “Add-ons” and then click the “Switch” button.
Alternatively, you may also reach out to us via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838 to
make your switch to Viu Premium.

Sila pastikan anda menggunakan ID yang betul untuk penyerahan eKYC.

Untuk rakyat Malaysia:

1. Sila pastikan anda menggunakan MyKad atau MyTentera.

2. Ambil gambar depan dan belakang ID anda.

3. Pastikan tiada silau apabila mengambil foto.

4. Pastikan untuk mengambil gambar di dalam bilik yang terang untuk mendapatkan kualiti gambar yang tertinggi.

5. Tolong jangan tutup ID anda apabila mengambil gambar kerana ia mungkin menjejaskan ketepatan 'OCR Optical Character Recognition'.

Untuk Penduduk Tetap Malaysia dan Warganegara Lain:

1. Sila gunakan Pasport sahaja.

2. Sila ambil keseluruhan gambar pasport anda, yang mengandungi maklumat peribadi anda padanya dan tandatangan anda.

3. Pastikan tiada silau apabila mengambil foto.

4. Tolong jangan tutup ID anda apabila anda mengambil gambar, kerana ia boleh menjejaskan ketepatan 'OCR Optical Character Recognition'.

Tidak. Kos penghantaran ditanggung sepenuhnya oleh Astro.

Ruang rakaman awan akan ditukar kepada 200 jam sahaja. Jika rakaman semasa anda melebihi 200 jam, sistem akan memadam lebihan masa sebaik sahaja anda menamatkan langganan Astro GO+ bermula dengan rakaman lama terlebih dahulu.

Yes, you can download WeTV's content on your device for offline viewing if you have subscribed to WeTV VIP. This feature is not available if you are not a VIP member. However, kindly note that some content is subjected to copyright which disables the download function on those selected videos.

Pengesahan SecureGo adalah wajib untuk semua transaksi melalui My Astro v6.2.0 (berkuat kuasa 12 Jun 2024). Transaksi melalui platform lain atau aplikasi versi terdahulu akan kekal dengan SMS OTP.

Ambil gambar atau imbas resit pembayaran anda dan hantarkan ke salah satu platform perhubungan kami.

Aplikasi Astro Fibre ialah aplikasi mudah alih khusus untuk pelanggan Astro Fibre bagi membolehkan mereka menjadualkan masa setiap pengguna boleh mengakses Internet, penapisan kandungan yang menyekat tapak berbahaya, Keselamatan Internet untuk melindungi daripada pancingan data dan pautan berisiko, dan Traffic Boost untuk mengutamakan panggilan, penstriman dan permainan apabila yang paling penting., pengurusan peranti yang mudah, antara banyak ciri lain untuk pengalaman WiFi yang lebih baik untuk memastikan keluarga anda selamat dan terjamin.

Yes, your information will still be available in the HBO Max app if you choose to resubscribe directly to HBO Max through

www.hbomax.com

. To keep your preferences and account settings, ensure you use the same email address when you resubscribe.

You can cancel your WeTV VIP subscription via WeTV’s official website or mobile app.

Kindly note that we will not be able to offer a refund if you do decide to leave the WeTV app before your subscription period ends.

Tidak. Kualiti video anda bergantung pada kelajuan dan kestabilan sambungan internet anda.

1. Masukkan dengan jelas butiran seperti nama penuh pelanggan Astro, nombor telefon yang boleh dihubungi dan nombor akaun langganan Astro apabila membuat setiap pembayaran (cth. pada slip bank-in)

2. Untuk Debit Langsung, sila hubungi bank anda untuk arahan tetap. Berikan nama penuh pelanggan Astro dan nombor akaun Astro. Perkhidmatan Debit Langsung mungkin tidak tersedia dengan semua bank. Sila periksa dengan bank anda untuk pengesahan bagi perkhidmatan Debit Langsung.

3. Sila maklumkan kepada kami jika terdapat apa-apa perubahan dalam alamat/maklumat pengebilan dengan menghubungi kami melalui salah satu daripada platform ini.

NOTIS PENTING: Untuk mengelakkan apa-apa masalah dalam pemprosesan bayaran, sila bayar di saluran bayaran Astro yang sah sahaja

Mesej ralat ini menunjukkan bahawa anda telah mencapai had maksima untuk penstriman video serentak merentas peranti bagi satu (1) akaun. Untuk menghilangkan mesej ini, sila hentikan penstriman pada salah satu peranti anda.

• Jika anda telah membeli pek Astro atau membuat sebarang perubahan pada pek anda pada atau selepas 9 November, anda boleh menstrim pada dua (2) skrin secara serentak.

• Jika anda tidak membuat sebarang perubahan, anda boleh menstrim pada empat (4) skrin secara serentak.

Sekiranya anda masih menghadapi masalah, sila buat laporan melalui WhatsApp atau Borang Maklum Balas.

Please perform the following checks and troubleshooting steps:

1. Check if your TV supports the Astro app.
The Astro app is generally available on selected:

• Android TV / Google TV
• Samsung Smart TV (selected models)
• LG Smart TV (selected models)

Kindly check that your Smart TV supports the Astro Smart TV app (kindly refer here).
If your TV uses a different operating system (e.g., older proprietary OS), the Astro app may not be available.

2. Update your TV software.
Go to: Settings → Support → Software Update
Install any available updates, then restart the TV and try again.

3. Search the correct app store

• Samsung: Apps
• LG: LG Content Store
• Android/Google TV: Google Play Store

Search for "Astro" or "Astro GO" (depending on your region and service availability).

4. If your TV's region is set incorrectly, certain apps may not appear.
Look under: Settings → General → Location/Region
Ensure it matches your actual country.
If you are still having issues, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form and provide:

• Astro ID use
• Smart TV model
• OS version
• Error reported on device

This will help our support team investigate and assist you further.

Sila pastikan anda mengambil dekoder, piring satelit, Kad pintar, alat kawalan jauh dan semua peralatan lain selepas penanggalan dilakukan oleh juruteknik.

Semua Astro box dan Kad Pintar/Kad SIM adalah hak milik Astro dan mengikut Terma & Syarat semasa kami, pelanggan dikehendaki memulangkannya selepas perkhidmatan Astro ditamatkan.

Kadar diskaun Multiroom akan dikeluarkan selepas pembahagian akaun.

No, there will not be any fees if you change your current Asian Favourites selection to Viu
Premium. You may also switch between Asian Favourites options once every billing cycle.

Only Astro customers with the Sports subscription as part of their Astro TV Pack (Bundle or add-on) will be able to enjoy the beIN SPORTS CONNECT app on their Ultra/Ulti Box.

Tidak, anda tidak akan dicaj 8% Cukai Perkhidmatan untuk penyambungan semula yang dilakukan sebelum 1hb Mac 2024. Hanya penyambungan semula yang dilaksanakan pada atau selepas 1hb Mac 2024 tertakluk kepada Cukai Perkhidmatan 8%.

If you experience constant loading or buffering while watching content on the Astro Smart TV app, please follow the steps below:

1. Update Your Smart TV Software

• Ensure your Smart TV is running the latest software or firmware version.
• Check for updates in your TV's Settings menu and install any available updates.

2. Restart Your Devices

• Turn off and restart the following devices:
  • Router
  • Modem (if applicable)
  • Smart TV
• Wait a few minutes for all devices to reconnect and stabilize.
• Relaunch the Astro app and test the VOD content again.

3. Clear the Astro App Cache

• Clear the application cache on your Smart TV.
• After clearing the cache, reopen the Astro app and check if the buffering issue has been resolved.

4. Reinstall the Astro App

• Uninstall the Astro app from your Smart TV.
• Download and install the latest version from your TV's app store.
• Launch the app and test any content again.

5. Still Experiencing Buffering Issues?

• Check whether other devices on the same network are heavily using the internet.
• Use a LAN cable for a more stable connection if possible.

If you are still having issues, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form and provide:

• Astro ID use
• Smart TV model
• OS version
• Type of internet connection (Wi‑Fi or LAN)
• Screenshot/photo of the error message

This will help our support team investigate and assist you further.

Jika anda tidak mengingati alamat e-mel atau nombor telefon pintar yang didaftarkan pada akaun Disney+ anda, sila hubungi Pusat Khidmat Pelanggan Astro melalui WhatsApp di +603 9543 3838 untuk bantuan lanjut.

"Tarikh Akhir Pembayaran" adalah tarikh akhir di mana anda perlu membuat bayaran bil Astro setiap bulan.