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.

Pembelian kandungan melalui aplikasi Astro Smart TV seperti Pay-Per-View dan Astro First tertakluk kepada cukai kerajaan sebanyak 8%

Mesej ralat ini menunjukkan bahawa anda sedang menstrim Astro GO semasa VPN sedang aktif. Sila tutup aplikasi VPN anda dan cuba sekali lagi.

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

Yes, you can change your subtitle and dubbing for your contents, however, the dubbing may differ from content to content.

Apabila akaun anda telah mencapai tempoh (tahun) matang untuk menaik taraf, kami akan menaik taraf peringkat akaun anda yang sedia ada ke peringkat yang baru dan anda akan nikmati ganjaran yang lebih menarik ditawarkan di dalam aplikasi My Astro. Yang paling best, anda masih layak untuk menikmati semua ganjaran daripada peringkat sebelumnya juga.

Terokalah ribuan filem dan siri yang menambat hati. Koleksi kami sentiasa bertambah. Kalau anda mahu menikmati lebih banyak filem di samping langganan sedia ada anda, tekan butang Utama dan pilih On Demand. Gunakan kekunci anak panah untuk skrol ke Store. Pilihlah mana-mana filem untuk disewa selama tempoh hingga 48 jam.

Anda telah melebihi had maksima untuk peranti berdaftar yang dibenarkan. Sila ke Tetapan > Peranti Berdaftar untuk mengurus / mengubah peranti yang berdaftar dengan akaun anda.

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

Tidak, tiada sebarang penalti.

Untuk langganan Multiroom semasa menetapkan kotak, jika langganan anda dalam tempoh kontrak 24 bulan. Penalti RM600 yang diprorata akan dikenakan atas mana-mana Astro Box kecuali Ultra Box, iaitu penaltinya berjumlah RM1,000.

If you receive this error message while activating Astro Smart TV, please follow the steps below:

1. Ensure that you have entered the sign-in code exactly as displayed on your TV screen.

• The code must be exactly 8 characters long.
• Do not enter fewer or more than 8 characters.

2. Check the code carefully before submitting.

• The activation code can be entered in uppercase or lowercase.
• The code will be accepted with or without dashes (-), as long as the characters entered are correct.

3. If the issue persists

• Refresh the activation screen on your Smart TV to generate a new code and try again.

If you are still having issues, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form.
This will help our support team investigate and assist you further.

Pautan eKYC hanya sah selama 3 hari untuk melengkapkan proses pengesahan eKYC. Anda dikehendaki untuk membuat permohonan akaun Astro yang baharu.

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

Sila rujuk Soalan Lazim untuk maklumat lanjut, atau klik di di sini untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut dan mendaftar untuk Ulti Box. Secara alternatif, anda boleh membuat panggilan di 03-7481 8000 untuk menghubungi wakil Astro.

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.

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.

Ultra Plug & Play Box hadir dengan waranti perkakasan kotak selama satu tahun.

Untuk pemasangan kendiri, terdapat meterai jaminan di bahagian bawah Ultra Plug & Play Box, yang tidak boleh ditanggalkan atau diubah kerana ini akan membatalkan jaminan perkakasan Ultra Box selama satu tahun.

Astro berterusan menyemak cadangan rancangannya untuk memastikan kami boleh memberikan pengalaman terbaik untuk semua para pelanggan kami. Kami telah menghentikan multiroom 50% untuk membolehkan pelanggan Astro kami dengan yuran langganan RM100 atau lebih untuk membayar hanya RM49.99 yuran standard (dengan persedian box) untuk menikmati pengalaman Multiroom di Ultra atau Ulti Box.

Kami kesali atas sebarang kesukaran.

Anda boleh menjadualkan semula janji temu pengambilan semula peralatan dengan menghubungi terus ejen kurier/jurupasang kami.

Ya, anda boleh log masuk menggunakan alamat e-mel atau nombor telefon yang sama yang didaftarkan pada akaun Disney+ sedia ada anda.

If you require assistance with the app:
1. Submit an in-app feedback form via the ZEE5 website: https://www.zee5.com/contactUs/

If you have issues on billing and entitlement, you may contact Astro’s Customer Service by:
1. Submitting a feedback form here: www.astro.com.my/contactus/form; or
2. Reaching to us via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-95433838 for assistance

You will be able to enjoy all the content on ZEE5 immediately upon successful purchase from the Astro website. You may enjoy your Premium privileges from the ZEE5 app on your Ultra Box, Ulti Box, mobile devices (Android & iOS), Apple TV, Android TV, as well as on Web (www.Zee5.com).Please ensure that the email address used to log in to the app is the same one used to purchase your ZEE5 premium subscription.

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.

Selain Ultra dan Ulti Box, anda dinasihatkan untuk mengitar semula kotak tersebut di pusat pengumpulan berdaftar yang akan menguruskan kotak tersebut dengan cara yang mesra alam. Klik di sini untuk mencari pusat pengumpulan berdaftar berhampiran anda.

Untuk sebarang pertanyaan berkaitan kitar semula, sila klik di sini.

Tidak, anda tidak perlu mencetak borang kurier sebelum penyerahan Ultra atauUlti Box. Walau bagaimanapun, andaperlu mengisi borang penghantaran di cawangan kurier dan menyimpan salinan borang penghantaran selama 14 hari untuk semakan di masa hadapan.

You will be able to enjoy your Viu Premium membership immediately upon purchase/choosing it
under your Asian Favourites bundle option. For further clarification, feel free to reach out to us
via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838.

Yes, you can! Simply South is available for all Astro customers. Kindly reach out us via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838 to know more!

Subscribing to any of the Astro X3 pack will not affect your existing Astro plan. The Astro X3 pack is treated as a separate subscription, with a new account created under a different email address. Your current Astro plan and its services will remain active and unchanged unless you choose to terminate them separately.

Astro First (Saluran 480) baharu adalah pawagam rumah anda yang menawarkan filem blokbuster tempatan dan antarabangsa terbesar. Dengan Astro First, anda akan dapat:-

• Nikmati nilai hebat untuk tontonan filem-filem blokbuster tempatan dan antarabangsa bermula pada harga RM15* untuk sebuah filem (tidak termasuk cukai).

• Strim setiap filem sebanyak yang boleh dalam masa 48 jam* (kecuali yang dinyatakan sebaliknya) pada bila-bila masa.

• Saksikan filem-filem tempatan atau antarabangsa dari studio Hollywood secepat 2-3 minggu dari tayangan pawagam di Malaysia, tambahan kepada judul-judul eksklusif yang hanya terdapat di Astro First.

The Kids Friendly Profile is an enhancement to the Kids User Profile feature with the following major improvements:

1. PIN control for the Kids Profile: When switching from a Kids Profile to an adult profile (i.e.: Father or Mother), a PIN entry will be required.
2. Limited Kids Profile Content Search: Only Kids age-appropriate content can be searched and displayed within the Kids Profile.
3. Kids Profile Based Recordings: Kids Profiles will have their own personalised age-appropriate recordings without any overlap with other user profiles. This feature will be available from 17th August onwards.

These enhancements are available across the Astro GO app, Ultra/Ulti Box, and Multiroom Box/Smart TV app.

Click here to find out more on this new feature and how to use it!

Dengan menambah akaun Netflix pada bil Astro anda, akaun Netflix anda sudah diaktifkan. Tiada langkah tambahan diperlukan untuk pengaktifan.

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.

Ikuti langkah berikut untuk 'muat semula' atau 'refresh' smartcard anda melalui My Astro:

1. Buka/Muat turun My Astro app atau layari laman web My Astro web
2. Log masuk dengan Astro ID
3. Pergi ke Akaun
4. Tekan Langganan atau Pek TV
5. Tekan Bilik
6. Untuk smartcard Astro yang ingin dimuat semula, tekan butang 'Muat semula'. Ini akan muat semula isyarat kotak Astro anda

📡 Mengalami masalah teknikal?

📱 Muat turun aplikasi My Astro untuk:
- Lakukan penyelesaian masalah sendiri
- Selesai dalam beberapa minit
- Tak perlu hubungi khidmat pelanggan

Anda memerlukan sambungan internet yang stabil untuk memastikan transaksi anda lebih lancar dengan SecureGo.

Ya, caj sehingga RM20.00 boleh dikenakan semasa penyambungan semula.

Kami memberikan jaminan bahawa data anda selamat dengan kami. Pihak Astro melaksanakan tahap kawalan sekuriti yang ketat dalam mengawal data pelanggan dan ini adalah selari dengan Akta Kawalan Data Peribadi.

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.

Bermula 1 Julai 2023, Astro akan menerima cek yang dideposit melalui Public Bank Berhad SAHAJA.

Untuk memudahkan anda membuat bayaran bulanan,kami mengesyorkan anda untuk membuat bayaran melalui kaedah-kaedah alternatif.

• Auto-Debit
• Online Banking
• WhatsApp
• JomPAY
• Astro Quick Pay

Untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut tentang cara membuat bayaran melalui kaedah bayaran yang tersenarai di atas, layari pautan ini.

Jika anda masih ingin meneruskan pembayaran dengan cek, pastikan anda mengikut langkah-langkah di bawah:

Langkah 1: Isikan maklumat di dalam cek

Langkah 2: Pastikan anda menulis 10-digitnombor akaun Astro anda dengan betul di belakang cek.

Langkah 3: Pergi ke Public Bank terdekat

Langkah 4: Cari Mesin Deposit Cek

Langkah 5: Pilih “Bayaran Bil” di atas skrin

Langkah 6: Pilih “Astro”

Langkah 7: Masukkan cek ke dalam mesin

Langkah 8: Ambil resit

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.

Ya, jika and bukan warganegara Malaysia yang tinggal atau berkerja di Malaysia, caj Cukai Perkhidmatan 6% akan tetap dikenakan untuk sebarang perkhidmatan Astro Broadband Bundle/Astro Fibre Bundle berkuat kuasa dari tarikh bil 9hb Jul 2024.

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.

There will be no automatic migration. Customers will continue with their existing Astro plans as usual and may choose to subscribe to Astro X3 separately if they wish.

The 2 months of access will expire exactly two months after your account is activated. For example:

• If you activate on 24 April 2025, your access will expire on 23 June 2025.
• If you activate on 10 May 2025, your access will expire on 9 July 2025.
• If you activate on 23 June 2025, your access will expire on 22 August 2025.