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.

Please reach out to the Viu team if you have any enquiries or require assistance with
the app. Their customer support is available from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to
Friday (excluding Public Holidays). Please reach out to the Viu team if you have any enquiries or require assistance with
the app. Their customer support is available from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to
Friday (excluding Public Holidays).

You may contact Viu’s customer support team by:
1. Emailing to: e[email protected]; or
2. Call or WhatsApp them at 018 - 9429950; or
3. Reaching out to them via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViuMalaysia/

If you would like to contact Astro, you may reach out to our Customer Service Centre by:
1. Submitting a feedback form here: www.astro.com.my/contactus/form; or
2. Reaching out to us via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838 for assistance

Ada 2 kaedah penetapan bagi sekatan penarafan kematangan di Netflix:

Kaedah 1 – Cipta Profil Kanak-Kanak di Aplikasi Netflix di Ultra/Ulti Box

• Di menu utama Netflix, pilih "Ubah Profil"
• Pilih Tambah Profil. 
• Namakan profil.
• Pilih Kanak-Kanak. Profil kanak-kanak ada logo 'Kanak-Kanak' pada ikon profil supaya mudah dikenal pasti. 
• Pilih Teruskan. Profil baharu akan dipaparkan dalam senarai profil di akaun anda.

Kaedah 2 – Tetapkan Sekatan Tontonan secara manual untuk setiap profil

1. Pergi ke https://www.netflix.com/profiles/manage
2. Pilih Profil.

1. Di bawah Tetapan Kematangan (Maturity Settings), pilih Sunting (Edit).

1. Di bawah Tetapan Kematangan (Maturity Settings), pilih Sunting (Edit).
2. Anda boleh pilih tetapan Penarafan Kematangan (Maturity Rating) yang diingini atau tambah sekatan rancangan khusus untuk profil.
3. Pilih Simpan.

Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila layari:

• https://help.netflix.com/en/node/114275
• https://help.netflix.com/en/node/114276

Ia akan mengambil masa kira-kira 10 hingga 15 minit sebelum anda dapat melihat pembelian anda.

Ya, namun kami menasihati anda untuk mengekalkan langganan anda sementara Smart TV anda sedang dibaiki bagi mengelakkan anda perlu memuat turun aplikasi tersebut sekali lagi.

• Anda dibenarkan menarik balik permohonan penamatan akaun sekiranya penamatan masih dalam tempoh penjadualan dengan menghubungi Astro.
• Untuk akaun Regular (DTH) yang telah ditamatkan dan masih memegang peralatan, sila hubungi Astro untuk tindakan selanjutnya.
• Untuk akaun dengan jalur lebar yang telah ditamatkkan, kami tidak dapat mengaktifkan semula perkhidmatan. Namun begitu, anda boleh membuat permohonan baru.

Starting Thursday, November 14, 10 AM, Netflix will increase the prices for Netflix subscriptions across all plans (Basic, Standard, and Premium) in Malaysia. For Astro subscription packs that are bundled with Netflix, the price change will only take effect on 1 March 2025.

If you subscribe to Netflix through Astro, please note the following changes:

1. New Netflix add-on sign-ups: The new prices will take effect immediately.
2. Existing Netflix add-on customers who subscribed before November 14, 2024: The price change will take effect for billing cycles starting on or after November 21, 2024.
3. Astro subscription packs that are bundled with Netflix: The price change will only take effect on March 1, 2025.

Untuk membatalkan langganan Multiroom (Smart TV) anda, sila hubungi kami di 03-9543 3838.

Yes, you can. Click on Menu > Language and choose your preferred language. Then, click “SAVE”

Dengan mengubah tempoh komitmen daripada 12 bulan kepada 24 bulan, tiada apa-apa yuran pembatalan akan dikenakan. Anda akan memulakan kontrak baharu dengan komitmen 24 bulan dan menerima diskaun yang sepadan untuk tempoh tersebut.

Zee5 is the only app that has a change in price upon the SST increase. Prices of Netflix, Disney+ , Viu, iQIYI, WeTV and Qalbox will not be affected.

If the Astro Smart TV app crashes on your Smart TV, please follow the steps below:

1. Clear the App Cache

• Clear the Astro Smart TV application cache on your Smart TV.
• Once completed, relaunch the Astro Smart TV app.
• Check if the issue has been resolved.

2. Reinstall the Astro Smart TV App

• Uninstall the Astro Smart TV app from your Smart TV.
• Download and install the latest version of the Astro app from your TV's app store.
• Launch the app after installation.
• Try playing content again to verify whether the issue has been resolved.

If the app continues to crash after completing the above steps, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form and provide:

• Astro ID use
• Smart TV model
• OS version
• Details of the content being played when the crash occurs

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

Anda boleh melakukan perubahan pada pelan Netflix yang termasuk dalam Pek Gabungan (bundle pack) anda melalui My Astro app

Anda boleh menukar pelan Netflix ala-carte bukan pek kombo Astro (bundle pack) anda pada bila-bila masa dengan mendaftar masuk ke Netflix.com dan mengunjungi halaman Akaun, kemudian memilih Tukar Pelan (change plan) untuk melihat dan memilih pelan yang disediakan.

Anda boleh menyemak baki akaun anda melalui My Astro.

1. Muat turun aplikasi My Astro app atau layari laman web My Astro
2. Login masuk dengan Astro ID anda
3. Go to Akaun > Bil
4. Anda boleh melihat baki akaun terkini, membuat bayaran, muat turun penyata bil, dan semak sejarah pembayaran — semuanya dalam satu aplikasi

Sebagai alternatif, jika anda hanya ingin menyemak baki akaun (Nota: Kaedah bawah hanya untuk semakan baki, dan bukan untuk pembayaran bil)

Langkah 1:

Taip ASTRO<jarak>BAL<jarak>No. Akaun Astro 10-Digit

Contoh: ASTRO BAL 08XXXXXXXX

Langkah 2:

Hantar SMS ke 66688

*Caj standard dan Terma & Syarat pembekal perkhidmatan telekomunikasi dikenakan

💳 Nak urus bil Astro anda dengan mudah?

📱 Muat turun My Astro app sekarang untuk:
- Lihat dan muat turun penyata bil
- Semak sejarah pembayaran
- Bayar dengan beberapa klik sahaja

Akaun anda mungkin tidak aktif.
Untuk menyelesaikan masalah ini, sila buat laporan melalui WhatsApp atau Borang Maklum Balas.

Anda boleh menghubungi Pusat Khidmat Pelanggan Astro di 03-9543 3838 atau tunggu wakil Astro menghubungi anda dalam masa 2 hari bekerja untukmembantu anda dengan pesanan anda.

Tidak. Pelanggan Astro boleh menonton rancangan kegemaran mereka pada bila-bila masa, di mana-mana sahaja menggunakan aplikasi Astro GO yang disertakan dalam langganan mereka.

Anda masih boleh muat turun aplikasi My Astro untuk terokai rancangan terkiini, sewa filem, terima notifikasi untuk rancangan baharu, dan tebus ganjaran eksklusif berkaitan dengan rancangan kami.

📺 Tak tahu nak tengok apa?

📱 Muat turun My Astro app sekarang untuk:
- Terokai rancangan & filem popular
- Tapis rancangan mengikut kategori
- Daptakan notifikasi tentang rancangan baharu

Jika anda melanggan pelan Disney+ yang sama atau yang bernilai lebih tinggi melalui Astro dan mengaktifkannya menggunakan butiran log masuk yang sama (iaitu alamat e-mel atau nombor telefon dan kata laluan yang didaftarkan pada akaun Disney+ sedia ada anda, data tontonan peribadi anda (cth. Watch History, Watchlist dan lain-lain) akan kekal seperti sekarang.

Ejen kurier kami akan mengemaskan peralatan untuk anda. Walau bagaimanapun, jika peralatan anda sudah dikemaskan, sila bungkus di dalam kotak/pembungkusan asalnya jika boleh. Jika pilihan ini tidak tersedia untuk anda, serahkan sahaja peralatan kepada perkidmatan kurier tanpa sebarang pembungkusan. Anda tidak akan dikenakan sebarang bayaran jika pembungkusan asal telah rosak/hilang.

Pelanggan Astro TV

Tidak, anda tidak perlu mengambil kontrak ;baharu selepas berpindah. Jika anda masih mempunyai kontrak sedia ada, kontrak akan diteruskan.

Pelanggan Broadband / IPTV

Ya, kontrak anda akan diperbaharui kepada kontrak baharu 24 bulan.

Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (SKMM) telah mengeluarkan arahan kepada semua syarikat-syarikat telekomunikasi (telcos) supaya menyekat penghantaran dan penerimaan SMS dengan pautan URL. Langkah ini bertujuan membendung masalah pengguna daripada menjadi mangsa penipuan dalam talian. Arahan ini terpakai kepada semua SMS dengan pautan URL antara individu yang dihantar atau diterima daripada nombor telefon bimbit tempatan dan antarabangsa, yang di mana telah pun berkuatkuasa sejak 2 Mei 2023.

Anda boleh menambah peringatan untuk membayar bil anda, pada Kalendar Google anda dengan satu klik. Nikmati perkhidmatan tanpa gangguan, dengan mengingati untuk membayar bil anda tepat pada masanya.

Sudah tentu tidak. Astro mahu memberi kemudahan kepada ahlinya agar semua siri kegemaran mereka, siri asal yang menarik, siri utama vernakular, sukan langsung dan filem blockbuster tempatan semuanya berada di satu tempat.

Sila periksa status kelajuan dan sambungan Internet anda dengan ujian sambungan Internet https://www.speedtest.net/. Jika sambungan Internet anda berfungsi dengan baik dan masalah masih berlaku, sila tutup dan pasang semula aplikasi di peranti anda.

Astro X3’s no-contract option is part of our upcoming offering to give customers greater flexibility and control over their viewing experience.

It is designed with simplicity and ease in mind—allowing customers to sign up, pause, or cancel at any time. More details on how it works and what’s included will be shared soon.

Stay tuned for updates!

All streaming apps will be made available on the Ultra Box first, followed by the Ulti Box. If you would like to upgrade to the Ultra Box, please visit product.astro.com.my/tv or reach us via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838 for assistance.

There will be no installation fee for both Astro Box and Ultra Box. The Multiroom (second decoder) must be installed at the same registered address as your primary subscription.

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.

Bayaran pendahuluan hanya dicaj untuk pembelian pek Astro TV. Jika anda melanggan pakej Astro Fiber+TV, hanya satu bulan yuran langganan TV anda (tidak termasuk cukai) perlu dibayar semasa mendaftar. Amaun cukai penuh dan yuran langganan bulan pertama untuk Astro Fiber akan dibayar pada bil bulan pertama anda.

Anda akan dapat melihat pakej baharu anda dalam masa 24 jam selepas melanggan. Sila ambil perhatian bahawa sekiranya anda seorang pelanggan Astro yang melanggan saluran HD, anda perlu menyambungkan kabel HDMI ke TV anda sebelum anda boleh menikmati saluran tersebut.

Customers who have activated the trial will be notified before it expires. They can choose to continue by subscribing at a price that will be disclosed later. If they are not interested, the trial will automatically expire after 2 months with no action required from them. Your Prime Video access will auto-expire, and you won’t be charged. However, please visit

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

to stay updated on Prime Video.

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.

Yes, the iQIYI app is accessible globally. However, the content of the app might differ depending on the country which will be tailored based on local content rights and market preferences.

Starting from 24 January 2025, Astro One Pack customers can add on Netflix ala-carte (comes with 24 months contract) plan to their subscription. This plan allows customers to choose from three Netflix subscription plans Basic, Standard, and Premium with a 24-month contract. This plan is offered at a discounted rate compared to the regular monthly Netflix add on, providing a cost-effective way to enjoy Netflix content.

Anda akan dapat melihat caj terperinci yang tertera "box fee" dalam bil Astro anda.

Anda memerlukan perkhidmatan HD-PVR untuk melanggan kepada PVR. Perkhidmatan ini termasuk dalam semua langganan Starter Pack, Value Pack, Super Pack Lite, Super Pack dan Super Pack Plus.

Tujuannya ialah memudahkan anda dan membolehkan anda melengkapkan pendaftaran tanpa perlu memberikan dokumen salinan keras secara fizikal kepada ejen jualan. Proses pengesahan identiti membantu untuk mengukuhkan Akaun anda dan melindunginya daripada penggunaan yang tidak dibenarkan.

You can view your iQIYI entitlement & payment details in the app by follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to the Home Page
Step 2: Click on "VIP subscription"
Step 3: Click on "Manage VIP subscription" (Gear icon)

After following these steps, you will be able to view your entitlement expiry date, next payment date & payment method.

Anda boleh melaporkan insiden melalui WhatsApp di 03-9543 3838 dengan menaip PNP dan akses panduan pengguna atau meminta bantuan lanjut daripada ejen berdedikasi kami. Sila sediakan nombor pengesanan Airway Bill anda untuk pengesahan. Jika kotak penggantian/kad SIM Astro dianggap perlu, kotak baharu dan kad SIM Astro yang baharu akan dihantar melalui kurier ke alamat perkhidmatan anda.

Untuk informasi lebih lanjut tentang aplikasi Astro Fibre, sila klik di sini untuk panduan pengguna terperinci.

Ya, kami akan menjadualkan pengambilan peralatan selepas anda menghentikan perkhidmatan Astro & Broadband. Jika peralatan rosak atau hilang, bayaran penalti sebanyak RM 530 (termasuk Cukai Kerajaan) akan dikenakan.

Ya, mana-mana pelanggan aktif Astro dengan bayaran langganan utama minimum RM100 boleh melanggan kepada Multiroom (Astro Box) pada harga RM49.99 sebulan dengan sediaan kotak (harga langganan tertakluk pada Cukai Kerajaan).