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.

Hanya Kad Kredit dan Kad Debit Visa, MasterCard, dan American Express yang dikeluarkan oleh bank di Malaysia dapat diterima oleh saluran bayaran milik Astro. Rakan kongsi rasmi pembayaran Astro mungkin mempunyai polisi yang berbeza - sila periksa dengan rakan kongsi pembayaran pilihan anda untuk maklumat terkini.

Currently, you can only select one Netflix subscription at a time. Your available options include the Basic 24 Months, Standard 24 Months, or Premium 24 Months plans.

Yes. The TVBAnywhere+ app can be downloaded on compatible mobile device via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Once installed, customers can log in with their Astro ID to access the app.

Astro Cloud ialah storan maya yang membolehkan anda merakam dan menonton rancangan TV kegemaran anda di Astro GO pada bila-bila masa dan di mana-mana sahaja. Pelanggan boleh menikmati 200 jam (500 GB) rakaman awan di laman web Astro GO dan aplikasi telefon mudah alih, dan di Astro Box (jika berkenaan) tanpa kos tambahan.

Untuk memeriksa baki ruang storan Cloud anda, pergi ke Settings > My Devices, anda akan menemui maklumat storan cloud anda di sini.

Anda boleh menaik taraf storan anda kepada jumlah 1,500 jam (4000gb) dengan tambahan Astro GO+ untuk RM 5.99/sebulan.

Sila lawati https://myastro.astro.com.my/ atau hubungi kami di 03-7490 8102 untuk menaik taraf pelan storan anda.

Sebagai pelanggan sedia ada, anda akan melihat beberapa perubahan selepas beralih ke aplikasi Disney+ yang baharu kerana beberapa data tontonan peribadi seperti profil, aktiviti tontonan, kandungan yang telah dimuat turun dan tetapan aplikasi tidak akan dipindahkan ke aplikasi baharu.

Oleh itu, anda perlu menetapkan semula profil anda apabila menggunakan aplikasi Disney+ yang baharu buat kali pertama.

Untuk pertanyaan lanjut berkaitan pemindahan dan pengalaman baharu aplikasi Disney+, dan ciri-ciri berkaitan aplikasi, sila layari Pusat Bantuan Disney+.

Pembelian anda akan dipaparkan dalam bil Astro bulan berikutnya. Sebagai contoh, jika anda menyewa filem RM15.00 untuk 2 hari dan penyata bil anda yang berikutnya adalah dalam 2 minggu. RM15.00 akan dipaparkan dalam bil langganan Astro anda dalam masa dua minggu.

As a VIP (Standard VIP or Premium VIP), you will be entitled to enjoy the benefits of the VIP subscription, including:

• Access to exclusive content only on iQIYI
• Early access to selected content episodes
• Where available, access to high definition (up to 1080P viewing quality) and surroundsound (Dolby Audio) versions of the Content
• The ability to skip advertisements
• Up to 2 concurrent viewing

Additionally, as a Premium VIP, besides the benefits mentioned above, you will also be entitled to the following benefits:

• Advance previewing of selected content episodes labelled as "locked"
• Where available, access to high definition (up to 4K viewing quality)
• Up to 4 concurrent viewing of VIP content, compared to only 2 concurrent viewing enjoyed by Standard VIP members

If you have more questions about these VIP privileges, please let us know by following these steps: "Profiles" > "Feedback". More privileges are in development for VIPs. Please stay tuned and join IQIYI as a VIP to enjoy these benefits.

Sila pastikan anda telah memasukkan alamat e-mel atau nombor telefon bimbit  yang didaftarkan pada akaun Disney+ anda.

Jika anda masih tidak menerima OTP, sila hubungi Pusat Khidmat Pelanggan Astro melalui WhatsApp di +603 9543 3838 untuk bantuan lanjut.

You may cancel your iQIYI subscription in the app by following these steps:
Step 1: Go to Home Page
Step 2: Click on "VIP subscription"
Step 3: Click on "Manage VIP subscription" (Gear icon)
Step 4: Click on "Cancel VIP subscription"

Bagi pelanggan Astro Fiber baharu dengan penghala RG21, anda akan dibimbing untuk memasang Aplikasi Astro Fiber pada peranti mudah alih anda semasa pemasangan perkhidmatan. Sebagai alternatif, anda boleh merujuk kepada panduan pengguna di sini untuk pemasangan sendiri.

Anda hanya boleh menyaksikan Astro GO dan/atau Multiroom Smart TV pada 2 peranti secara serentak berbanding 4 peranti dengan Astro GO+.

Storan rakaman awan anda akan dikurangkan daripada 1500 jam menjadi 200 jam. Simpanan rakaman/muat turun rancangan yang melebihi 200 jam juga akan dipadamkan.

Yes, starting 9 December 2024, the new packs will be the default offering from Astro.

Sila hantar isu anda di sini atau WhatsApp kami di 03-9543 3838.

Dengan memasukkan 10-digit nombor akaun, Astro akan dapat memberikan pilihan layan diri yang lebih baik, kerana ia membenarkan Astro untuk menyesuaikan pilihan automatik berdasarkan keperluan setiap akaun pelanggan.

Sebaik sahaja anda menerima pautan eKYC, anda perlu melengkapkan pengesahan dalam masa 3 hari.

Download the iQIYI app > Select "Profile" > Click on "Log in with Astro ID" > Click on "Do not have an Astro ID? Click here".

Apabila menggunakan kaedah One Time Payment (OTP) kami, anda boleh mendaftar lebih daripada satu kad kredit bagi setiap akaun. Tapi, satu akaun kad hanya boleh digunakan untuk maksimum tiga akaun untuk transaksi OTP.

Semasa menggunakan kemudahan auto-debit kami, anda hanya boleh mendaftar satu kad dengan Astro. Mana-mana pendaftaran kad terkemudian akan membatalkan yang sedia ada.

The iQIYI App is an on-demand video streaming service provided by iQIYI that was first launched in June 2019 in more than 191 countries providing the best Asian dramas to viewers across the world. iQIYI allows subscribers to watch all their favourite Asian entertainment including dramas, variety shows, movies and anime, with subtitles in multiple languages and equipped with Dolby Atmos for the most immersive experience at their fingertips.

Anda akan menerima SMS memaklumkan bahawa Astro Box yang anda hantar telah diterima oleh pihak Astro. Walau bagaimanapun, anda boleh menjejaki penghantaran tersebut menggunakan nombor tracking kurier yang tertera di nota atau borang penghantaran.

1. Launch the Simply South icon on your Ultra and Ulti box
2. Click on “Log in” button via top menu in Simply South app
3. Follow the instructions displayed on your TV screen

Astro akan menghantar kemas kini status tiket anda melalui WhatsApp. Jika anda tidak menerima sebarang kemas kini, anda boleh hubungi kami di 03‑9543 3838 untuk menyemak status tiket anda.

Plug & Play Box Astro ialah kotak terkini kami yang membolehkan pengguna menikmati kotak Astro hanya dengan menyambungkannya ke TV dan Internet. Tiada lagi keperluan untuk menjadualkan atau membayar pemasangan. Dengan menyambungkan Plug & Play Box anda ke jalur lebar rumah, anda akan dapat melakukan perkara berikut:

• Tonton saluran anda di Internet. Tiada lagi ganguan siaran semasa hujan!
• Tidak akan terlepas lagi rancangan kegemaran anda kerana anda boleh menstrim acara LANGSUNG dari mula, atau hanya 'pause' dan menyambung semula program yang anda inginkan.
• Akses perpustakaan yang mengandungi lebih 65,000 buah video atas permintaan. Ikuti atau tonton episod penuh bila-bila masa yang anda suka.
• Capai rakaman anda pada bila-bila masa di TV atau aplikasi Astro GO melalui Rakaman Cloud.

Ciri-ciri lain merangkumi 'pause' pada TV dan teruskan tonton pada aplikasi Astro GO, keupayaan carian yang dipertingkat dan banyak lagi.

Kebanyakan pelanggan Astro layak menggunakan aplikasi ini di telefon, web, Ultra dan Ulti Box. Anda hanya perlu log masuk dengan Astro ID. Sila ambil perhatian bahawa Astro ID anda mestilah dipautkan ke akaun Astro untuk menggunakan perkhidmatan ini. Klik 'Cipta sekarang!' pada halaman log masuk dan anda akan diberikan panduan untuk mencipta ID Astro jika anda tidak memilikinya.

Muat turun My Astro app atau layari laman web My Astro.

To enjoy full premium access, simply add RM10 to upgrade your Sun NXT Lite subscription to
Sun NXT Premium.

Jika anda kini menerima bil kertas, kaedah penghantaran akan bertukar secara automatik ke e-bil apabila pemohonan e-Invois anda diterima. Ini juga bermakna anda akan jimat RM10 untuk kos bil kertas anda. Sila pastikan alamat e-mel anda sahih. Klik

di sini

untuk kemas kini informasi anda.

You can cancel your Simply South subscription here. Kindly note that we will not be able to offer a refund if you do decide to leave Simply South app before your subscription ends.

Unfortunately, subtitles and dubbing options are currently not available.

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

1. Cancel your existing subscription with HBO Max.
2. Once the remaining duration of your existing subscription has ended, you may proceed to subscribe for HBO Max via Astro bill.
3. To subscribe, navigate to My Astro app page and clicked on “Manage your add-ons" where you will be able to manage all the streaming apps you are entitled.

Yes, you can switch your current Asian Favourites selection to Viu Premium for FREE or purchase
Viu Premium as an add-on to your subscription for as low as RM8.40/month. Please refer to Q5
to Q9 for more information.

Please ensure that your existing Viu Premium account is terminated directly via the Viu mobile
app so you are not billed twice on two separate accounts. You can also reach out to Viu's
Customer Service (refer to Q18) or click on the “Contact Us” tab in the Viu app should you
require further assistance.

Prime Video is available as an add-on to all Astro customers at RM25 per month (tax included). However, Prime Video is available to the following Astro customers at no additional cost:

• Customers on the Ultra/Ulti Box with either the Astro One Epic Pack or Movies Pack as part of their subscription bundle.
• Customers not on the Ultra/Ulti Box but subscribed to either the Astro One Epic Pack or the Movies Pack as part of their subscription bundle, starting 24 June 2025.

Astro customers with the Ultra or Ulti Box can access Prime Video via their Ultra/Ulti Box or stream directly using the Prime Video app. If you have not yet upgraded to Astro’s Ultra/Ulti Box, please reach out to us on WhatsApp by sending “Hi” to 03-9543 3838.

Pembayaran yang berjaya melalui JomPAY akan disiarkan dalam masa nyata.

Jika anda ada lebih daripada satu kad yang berdaftar untuk bayaran OTP, anda akan diminta untuk memilih kad yang khusus digunakan untuk transaksi tersebut.

Simply South is a streaming service and one-stop destination for South Indian Regional Video Content. Simply South has the largest library of Tamil, Telugu and Malayam content with the latest movies, evergreen classics and comedy clips on-demand.

While there is no limit on device registrations, concurrent viewing limits depend on the HBO Max subscription plan: the HBO Pack with HBO Max Premium plan allows streaming on up to 4 devices simultaneously, whereas the HBO Pack with HBO Max Standard plan permits streaming on up to 2 devices at the same time.

Viu Premium members can enjoy ad-free viewing, unlimited downloads for offline viewing, full
HD resolution and priority/exclusive access to content!
As a Viu Premium member, you will be able to enjoy the benefits below:
a. Premium Shows
b. Ad-free viewing
c. Unlimited Downloads
d. Malay Subtitles
e. Watch On TV
f. HD Streaming
g. Exclusive Viu Originals
h. Cast videos from mobile device to TV

Untuk sebarang peralatan yang tidak dipulangkan, bayaran penalti akan dikenakan seperti di bawah:

• Astro Box – RM100
• Router – RM200 (Untuk Astro Fibre sahaja)
• Mesh – RM200 setiap satu (Untuk Astro Fibre sahaja)

Pelanggan hanya dibenarkan memilih SATU pilihan bil (sama ada Bil Bercetak atau E-bil atau Bil SMS). Tapi, pelanggan yang memilih Bil Bercetak masih boleh menyemak bil mereka melalui laman web My Astro, aplikasi My Astro, IVR, dan WhatsApp.

Tidak. Kos penghantaran ditanggung sepenuhnya oleh Astro.

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.

Ya, caj penalti RM200/unit Mesh Wi-fi akan dikenakan jika pelanggan gagal memulangkan peranti. Syarikat kurier akan membuat dua kali percubaan untuk mendapatkan semula unit Mesh Wi-fi dalam tempoh 30 hari, dan penalti akan dikenakan sekiranya gagal.

Sila lawati mana-mana portal digital Astro yang anda ingin log masuk, seperti laman web rasmi Astro ( www.astro.com.my ). Kemudian, cipta Astro ID baharu menggunakan alamat e-mel atau nombor telefon bimbit anda dengan klik di "Tiada Astro ID? Cipta sekarang!". Selepas anda berjaya mencipta Astro ID yang baharu, anda boleh gunakannya untuk log masuk platform digital kami di masa akan datang.

Jika anda mempunya langganan Astro yang aktif, anda boleh pautkannya ke Astro ID anda. Klik di sini untuk cara-cara memautkan akaun.

If you are interested to upgrade your box, you can do so via one of Astro's retailers or online as follows:

I. Kunjungi https://hub.astro.com.my/#5

II. Pilih satu pek (boleh memilih pek sedia ada) dan teruskan.

III. Di bawah 'Kaedah Pemasangan' pilih pilihan Plug & Play