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.

WeTV offers a wide range of hot and exclusive content in advance for WeTV VIP members, which includes WeTV Originals, series, dramas and many more. With a VIP subscription, you can also enjoy all these exciting content with the ability to skip advertisements to stream without interference and watch your favourite shows on two devices at the same time!

VIP membership privileges:

1. Premium Content on WeTV only

2. Enjoy VIP content on two devices at the same time

3. Watch the content in advance before anyone else!

Sila kemas kini butiran bayaran auto-debit anda melalui Portal My Astro.

Selepas penamatan perkhidmatan, anda akan mempunyai dua pilihan bagi pemulangan semula Astro Box dan Kad SIM. Pilihan yang tersedia adalah seperti tertera dibawah.

a. Kutipan di Rumah:

- Pelanggan yang menetap di Semenanjung Malaysia perlu membungkus sendiri kotak Ultra atau Kotak Ulti, Kad SIM ke dalam Pek Risalah yang dibekalkan oleh ejen pihak kurier semasa kutipan semula.

- Pelanggan yang menetap di Sabah atau Sarawak hanya perlu serahkan kotak Ultra atau kotak Ulti serta Kad SIM kepada juruteknik Astro semasa kutipan semula.

ATAU

- Penghantaran Sendiri (Drop Off): Anda perlu membungkus sendiri Kotak Ultra atau Kotak Ulti dan Kad SIM ke dalam kotak sebelum menghantarnya.

- Pelanggan yang menetap di Semenanjung Malaysia boleh menghantar kotak tersebut ke mana-mana cawangan City-Link berdekatan.

Waktu Operasi rakan kurier kami adalah seperti berikut :

City-Link

Isnin - Jumaat: 8:30pg - 6:00ptg
Sabtu: 8:30pg - 1:30 t/hari
Ahad & Cuti Umum : Cuti

- Pelanggan yang menetap di Sabah atau Sarawak boleh menghantar kotak di cawangan City-Link tersenarai dibawah.

Waktu Operasi rakan kurier kami adalah seperti berikut :

City-Link

Isnin - Jumaat: 8:30pg - 6:00ptg

Sabtu: 8:30pg - 1:30 t/hari

Ahad & Cuti Umum : Cuti

If your technical issue remains unresolved after completing the recommended troubleshooting steps or seeking assistance from customer support, a technician can be arranged to visit. The applicable charges are as follows:

i. In-contract customers: Free of charge (FOC)
ii. Out-of-contract customers: RM65 per visit.

If you encounter this message while using the Astro app on your Smart TV, 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 available updates in your TV's Settings menu and install them if available.

2. Restart Your Devices

• Turn off and restart the following devices:

• Router
• Modem (if applicable)
• Smart TV

• Wait a few minutes for the internet connection to stabilize.
• Launch the Astro Smart TV app again and test the playback.

3. Clear the Astro App Cache

• Clear the application cache on your Smart TV.
• Once completed, reopen the Astro app and check if the issue persists.

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.
• Open the app and test the playback again.

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.

Ya. Anda boleh menerokai aplikasi My Astro walaupun anda tidak log masuk. Klik pada "Teruskan sebagai tetamu" untuk menyemak ciri aplikasi sebelum log masuk.

Namun, kami mencadangkan pelanggan Astro untuk log masuk ke aplikasi My Astro dengan Astro ID untuk pengalaman yang terbaik. Inilah cara memautkan Astro ID anda ke akaun Astro anda.

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

No, you can only stream the beIN SPORTS CONNECT app on one device at a time.

The TVBAnywhere+ app supports seven languages: Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Vietnamese, Thai, Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesia. For major drama titles, subtitles are available in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesia. Subtitle availability may vary depending on the title.

Video On Demand (VOD) ialah cara baharu untuk menikmati Astro anda, secara percuma* sebagai sebahagian daripada langganan anda. Berikut adalah perkara yang anda boleh lakukan dengan menonton rancangan anda melalui VOD:

1. Pilih rancangan yang anda mahukan pada bila-bila masa tanpa perlu menunggu rancangan anda ke udara.

2. Ikuti episod yang anda terlepas atau tonton semua episod dengan segera.

3. Jedakan, putar balik, atau marakan ke hadapan kepada bahagian kegemaran rancangan anda.

4. Tonton episod penuh tanpa potongan.

5. Tiada gangguan cuaca atau lain-lain ketika masa tontonan anda.

6. Layari pustaka kami bagi rancangan yang disyorkan untuk anda berdasarkan sejarah tontonan anda. Semua yang anda lihat adalah percuma dan sebagai sebahagian daripada langganan anda.

7. Untuk menyewa filem blockbuster tambahan berdasarkan Pay-Per-View, lawati bahagian 'Store' dalam pustaka VOD kami.

Astro tidak menyediakan kemudahan pelan ansuran. Anda dinasihatkan untuk membayar caj anda sebelum tarikh tamat tempoh seperti penyata bil bulanan anda.

LHDN melaksanakan e-Invois untuk memudahkan dan meningkatkan kecekapan proses cukai untuk perniagaan dan pihak Kerajaan. Ini boleh memberikan pengalaman pelanggan yang lancar.

Mulai 12 Disember 2023, pelanggan aplikasi Astro Smart TV boleh menikmati dua saluran 4K Ultra HD (4K UHD), iaitu CH549 Love Nature 4K dan CH805 Astro Sports UHD.

Love Nature 4K tersedia kepada semua pelanggan tanpa mengira pakej TV yang dilanggan. Saluran ini memaparkan keindahan dan kepelbagaian kehidupan alam semula jadi dengan perincian serta warna yang menakjubkan.

Selain itu, Astro Sports UHD hanya tersedia kepada pelanggan yang mempunyai kelayakan Sukan dalam pakej TV yang dilanggan. Saluran ini menampilkan pelbagai acara sukan yang dipilih khas untuk memenuhi minat penonton di Malaysia.

Once your 12-month contract period ends, you will continue to enjoy your Astro X3 Pack at the same monthly subscription fee as your per your initial plan, subject to Astro's prevailing terms and conditions and any future changes communicated in advance. There will be no price change upon contract expiry. Pricing is as outlined below.

Note: All prices quoted are excluding SST

Tidak, akaun haruslah berstatus

‘Aktif’

untuk meneruskan penamatan akaun.

Kelajuan Internet minimum yang diperlukan untuk penstriman melalui Ultra Plug & Play Box ialah 30Mbps untuk tontonan UHD 4K dan 10Mbps untuk tontonan HD. Untuk pengalaman penstriman yang lebih baik, kami mengesyorkan 100Mbps dan ke atas.

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

All new and existing Astro TV customers can subscribe to WeTV VIP for only RM10.50/month by following the steps below:

Step 1: Go to www.astro.com.my/product/apps/wetv and select Get it now

Step 2: Log in with your Astro ID

Step 3: Key in your mobile number and proceed to add WeTV to your bill

Step 4: Once you have validated your mobile number via the OTP code, you will be able to enjoy VIP-exclusive shows on WeTV!

Step 1: At Astro Home, go to the app rail and select "beIN SPORTS CONNECT"
Step 2: Go to the Profile icon at the top of your screen and click "OK"
Step 3: A QR code will be presented on your screen. Use the in-app QR code scanner on your mobile device to scan the QR code
Step 4: Your TV screen will refresh automatically and you will be able to enjoy the beIN SPORTS CONNECT app on your TV!

Yes. The highest video quality available on the TVBAnywhere+ app is 1080p.

Router Astro Fibre Wifi ialah dwijalur (dual band) Residential Gateway yang menyokong dua jalur frekuensi 2.4GHz dan 5GHz.

Untuk pasang sendiri, dalam bil pertama setelah mengaktifkan Plug & Play Box anda, yuran pengaktifan akan disertakan sebagai item baris berasingan dalam bil anda bersama dengan yuran langganan.

Jika anda memilih untuk memasang Plug & Play Box melalui pihak pemasang, anda boleh membayar yuran pemasangan dan yuran pengaktifan terus kepada pemasang semasa pemasangan. Ini akan ditunjukkan dalam bil terperinci anda yang seterusnya sebagai yuran penyediaan.

Further details on pricing, billing and availability will be confirmed in coming months. Look out for more details and register your interest via https://astro.com.my/Netflix

If your Astro account is suspended or disconnected, your Sun NXT app access will be immediately affected, and you will no longer be able to use the service. To restore your Sun NXT app access, please ensure your Astro account is active.

The contract period for TV packs will be 24-months upon sign up. In addition to the TV packs, if you would like to also sign-up for Broadband, the contract commitment will be 24 months too.

You will be able to watch the same video on demand content on your Ultra/Ulti Box as the ZEE5 mobile app or website. However, ZEE5 live channels are currently not available on the Ultra/Ulti Box. Please stay tuned for updates!

Untuk pelanggan yang mahukan invois cukai fizikal dicetak semula, kadar bayaran rata sebanyak RM10.00 akan dikenakan, sebagai proses yang telah dilaksanakan sejak 2015.

Unfortunately, downloading of content is not a feature that is currently available.

Sila pastikan bahawa:

a. Langganan Astro anda merangkumi Disney+. Anda boleh menyemaknya melalui aplikasi atau laman web My Astro di bawah Manage Subscription → Add-ons.

b. Langganan Disney+ anda telah diaktifkan. Anda boleh menyemak status pengaktifan melalui aplikasi atau laman web My Astro di bawah Manage Subscription → Add-ons.

c. Anda menggunakan alamat e-mel atau nombor telefon yang betul yang dikaitkan dengan akaun Disney+ anda.

Jika anda masih menghadapi masalah untuk log masuk, sila WhatsApp atau hubungi Pusat Khidmat Pelanggan Astro di +603 9543 3838.

Anda boleh menghubungi Pusat Hubungan Astro (03 - 9543 3838) untuk memproses pembatalan anda.

Peranti WiFi Mesh perlu dikembalikan selepas perkhidmatan ditamatkan, melalui pengambilan yang diatur oleh pemasang kami.

Untuk pelanggan yang menggunakan kekerapan berlainan, caj RM10.00 dikenakan untuk setiap bil yang dijana.

Multiroom (Smart TV) akan mencerminkan kelayakan langganan yang sama seperti langganan utama anda. Walau bagaimanapun, saluran radio dan aplikasi pihak ketiga seperti Netflix dan Disney+ tidak tersedia untuk ditonton melalui Multiroom (Smart TV).

Yes. To change the language, go to the app’s side menu, then go to Settings and select the preferred interface language.

Anda boleh menambah akaun Netflix baharu kepada bil anda melalui CH 741 atau klik butang Netflix pada alat kawalan jauh. Sila masukkan alamat e-mel yang anda ingin gunakan bagi langganan Netflix dan pastikan Billing Partner ialah Astro.

Sekiranya anda ingin memindahkan Akaun Netflix sedia ada anda untuk dicaj di bawah bil Astro, sila ikuti langkah berikut:

1. Batalkan langganan sedia ada anda dengan Netflix
2. Apabila baki tempoh langganan sedia ada anda telah tamat, anda boleh teruskan dengan melanggan untuk Netflix melalui bil Astro
3. Untuk melanggan, pergi ke CH 741 dan masukkan alamat e-mel yang digunakan untuk langganan Netflix sebelum ini
4. Apabila berjaya diselesaikan, semua tetapan sedia ada dan sejarah tontonan akaun Netflix anda akan dipindahkan

Astro X3 is a new way to become an Astro customer, designed for the big screen. It allows customers to sign up instantly and start streaming Astro directly on their Smart TV—without the need for a set-top box, satellite dish or installation.

Astro GO, on the other hand, is a companion app that comes with every Astro subscription. It extends the experience to smaller screens, enabling customers to watch their content on smartphones, tablets and PCs anytime, anywhere.

Selepas penghentian perkhidmatan Astro Fibre anda, kami akan menghubungi anda melalui nombor telefon bimbit berdaftar anda (sebanyak 3 kali dalam tempoh 3 hari) untuk menjadualkan janji temu pengambilan oleh ejen Astro kami. Kemudian, ejen kami akan datang ke rumah anda, membongkar peranti dan megambilnya.

Nota: Selepas penghentian perkhidmatan, anda dikehendaki mengembalikan peranti Astro Fibre anda kepada Astro. Kegagalan untuk berbuat demikian akan dikenakan caj sebanyak RM200 (Router WiFi), RM500 (Modem Fibre) dan RM200 (Unit WiFi Mesh - jika berkenaan) untuk setiap unit. Semua harga yang dinyatakan tidak termasuk cukai kerajaan.

Pelanggan Astro boleh melanggan Netflix melalui Astro atau memilih untuk teruskan langganan Netflix secara langsung.

Untuk tetapan rangkaian Mesh Wi-Fi di sekitar rumah anda, unit Mesh perlu dipandankan dengan router WiFi. Langkah-langkah untuk padankan kedua-dua peranti ini adalah seperti berikut:

i. Letakkan unit Mesh berdekatan dengan router WiFi (dalam jarak 2 meter) dan hidupkannya.

ii. Selepas unit Mesh dihidupkan, tekan dan tahan butang WPS unit Mesh dan router WiFi selama 3 - 5 saat secara bergilir-gilir dalam masa 2 minit.

iii. Selepas penunjuk WLAN dan Internet Mesh bertukar menjadi biru dan stabil, Mesh telah disambungkan ke Internet.

iv. Alihkan Mesh ke tempat yang dikehendaki di mana anda perlu menguatkan isyarat WiFi dan hidupkannya. Selepas penunjuk Internet bertukar warna biru dan stabil, isyarat WiFi telah berjaya dikuatkan.

You can access your ZEE5 Premium account on up to five (5) devices at a time, including your Ultra/Ulti Box. To ensure a smoother streaming experience, please sign out from any unused devices.

Tidak. Langganan Disney+ melalui Astro tidak boleh dipindahkan kepada langganan terus dengan Disney+.

Jika anda memilih untuk melanggan secara terus dengan Disney+, langganan tersebut akan diuruskan sepenuhnya oleh Disney+. Kami mengesyorkan agar anda menyemak susunan langganan Disney+ semasa anda terlebih dahulu  untuk memastikan ia sesuai dengan keperluan tontonan anda.

Sila ambil perhatian bahawa jika anda melanggan secara terus melalui Disney+ dan pada masa yang sama mengekalkan langganan Disney+ melalui Astro, anda mungkin mempunyai lebih daripada satu langganan Disney+ yang aktif dan dicaj secara berasingan bagi setiap langganan.

Ya, anda mempunyai pilihan untuk memindahkan baki kredit ke akaun Astro lain yang masih aktif. Ia akan dianggap sebagai bayaran kepada akaun tersebut dan tertakluk kepada terma & syarat Astro.

Tidak. Apabila anda log masuk ke aplikasi Disney+ yang baharu menggunakan alamat e-mel atau nombor telefon yang sama yang didaftarkan pada akaun Disney+ sedia ada anda, Disney+ akan mengenalpasti dan memadankan langganan anda kepada akaun anda. Oleh itu, anda boleh terus menggunakan langganan semasa anda tanpa dikenakan sebarang caj tambahan atau dicaj dua kali.

Tidak. Jika anda bukan pelanggan Astro, anda masih boleh mencipta Astro ID, tetapi akses dan penggunaan perkhidmatan digital Astro akan dihadkan. Jika anda adalah pelanggan Astro, sila pautkan Astro ID anda ke nombor akaun Astro anda untuk menikmati akses eksklusif ke semua perkhidmatan digital Astro.

Anda akan dikenakan Cukai Perkhidmatan 8% ke atas perkhidmatan langganan Astro Pay TV yang diberikan pada atau selepas 1hb Mac 2024. Manakala untuk Astro Fibre termasuk Mesh WiFi akan kekal pada Cukai Perkhidmatan 6%.

Astro ID dan / atau pemadaman akaun adalah kekal. Selepas pemadaman, ia akan dinyahpautkan daripada akaun langganan TV anda dan anda akan dilog keluar daripada semua aplikasi dan/atau perkhidmatan Astro yang berkaitan termasuk aplikasi rakan kongsi yang anda telah log masuk menggunakan Astro ID yang sama.

Jika anda mempunyai sebarang pertanyaan mengenai Astro ID atau ingin meminta pemadaman akaun Astro ID, klik pada hantar permintaan anda di sini, isikan butiran yang diperlukan dan wakil Astro kami akan menghubungi anda semula dalam masa 3 hari perniagaan untuk tujuan pengesahan keselamatan.