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.

No. Your scheduled recordings will remain the same, although the channel numbers have changed.

Tidak, pelanggan perlu menghantar notis penamatan melalui Astro Hotline. Rujuk

sini

untuk maklumat lanjut.

Astro customers can subscribe to Simply South at only RM10.00 per month (excluding tax).

Astro ID is the account you use to sign in and manage all your Astro services online. You can use your Astro ID for the following Astro apps and portals:

1. My Astro
2. Astro GO
3. HBO GO
4. Disney+
5. iQIYI
6. TVBAnywhere+
7. beIN Sports Connect
8. SYOK App
9. AWANI App
10. Astro Website
11. Ideaktiv portals

You can create an Astro ID using your mobile number or email address here. To secure your Astro ID, please proceed to next step and link the ID to your Astro account number (10 digits) or smart card number (12 digits).

The TVBAnywhere+ app offers over 40,000 hours of Chinese entertainment, including the latest drama series, variety shows, evergreen classics, and unlimited TVB originals that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. It also features exclusive dramas, known as TVBAnywhere+ Originals, such as

Ghost Cleansing Ltd

and

OPM

, which are available exclusively on the app. In addition, the app includes selected movie titles for on-demand viewing, providing more flexibility compared to the TVB channels on Astro.

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

Jika anda mempunyai Astro box selain daripada Ultibox atau Ultrabox, sila kitar semula di pusat pengumpulan berdaftar kerana mereka akan menguruskan perlupusan kotak tersebut dengan cara mesra alam. Klik di sini untuk mencari pusat pengumpulan berdaftar berhampiran anda.

Untuk Ultibox atau Ultrabox lama anda, selepas Plug & Play Box anda telah diaktifkan, perkhidmatan kurier akan menghubungi anda dalam masa DUA (2) minggu untuk aturkan masa bagi mereka ambil Astro Box dan kad SIM/Kad Pintar lama.

1. Pastikan semua kabel telah dicabut dari Astro Box lama. Untuk membatalkan kabel satelit putih dari Astro Box lama anda, pegang saja kabel, pusingkan dan tarik dengan perlahan-lahan.
2. Simpan barang-barang ini supaya rakan penghantaran kami boleh mengambilnya daripada anda:

- Astro Box lama
- Kad Pintar Astro lama (tinggalkannya di dalam Astro Box anda)

1. Apabila perkhidmatan kurier sampai di kediaman anda, sila sahkan yang mereka datang untuk mengambil barang bagi pihak Astro.
2. Benarkan pihak kurier memeriksa nombor bersiri Astro Box.
3. Serahkan semua barang kepada mereka untuk dipulangkan dan selesai!

SecureGo ialah proses untuk anda meluluskan transaksi My Astro dengan selamat dan mudah melalui pengesahan satu tap. Ciri ini tersedia pada aplikasi My Astro.

SecureGo akan menjadi kaedah pengesahan transaksi utama anda sebaik sahaja ia diaktifkan.

Yes. If you’re on any Bundle which includes the Movies Pack, have the Movies Add‑On, are subscribed to the HBO Pack Add‑On or Astro One Epic Pack, you can stream the new channels on Astro GO from 1 March 2026 and 1 April 2026 accordingly.

Please reach out to the Simply South team by emailing them at [email protected] you have any enquiries or require assistance with the app.

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 to us via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838 for assistance

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

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.

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.

Dengan melanggan Disney+ melalui Astro, anda boleh menikmati Disney+ serta menguruskan langganan anda dengan lebih mudah melalui satu akaun dan satu bil Astro.

Selain Disney+, anda juga boleh menikmati pelbagai kandungan hiburan melalui Astro, termasuk kandungan tempatan dan antarabangsa, siaran sukan secara langsung, filem, rancangan TV serta kandungan di On Demand.

Astro turut menawarkan fleksibiliti untuk menikmati Disney+, sama ada sebagai langganan tersendiri, digabungkan dengan perkhidmatan penstriman lain, atau disertakan dalam pakej Astro terpilih.

Bergantung pada pilihan langganan anda, anda juga boleh menikmati penjimatan melalui pakej atau promosi yang ditawarkan dari semasa ke semasa.

Untuk pilihan langganan dan tawaran Disney+ terkini, klik di sini.

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.

Sekalipun teknologi ini ada manfaatnya, peranti berbeza di rumah mempunyai reaksi dan respon berbeza kepada perubahan dalam kekuatan dan kualiti isyarat, dan ia hampir tidak mungkin dapat meramalnya jika ia akan menjadi pilihan jalur yang baik disebabkan kepada interaksi di antara peranti dan router Wifi. Sebahagian peranti rumah pintar juga mencadangkan bahawa band steering tidak digunakan atas pelbagai sebab seperti memerlukan penyambungan yang konsisten dan berterusan, keupayaan untuk hanya menyambung kepada jalur tertentu, pendaftaran pada alamat MAC masing-masing, dll.

Contoh:

Semasa SSID tunggal digunakan, peranti mungkin tetap pada rangkaian 5GHz lemah daripada beralih kepada rangkaian 2.4GHz yang lebih kuat.

4K UHD menawarkan 4 kali resolusi HDTV (4K UHD mempunyai resolusi 3840x2160 dengan 8 juta piksel berbanding HD yang mempunyai 1920x1080 dengan 2 juta piksel), butiran yang lebih jelas, garisan yang lebih licin dan palet warna yang lebih mewah, dan pengalaman TV warna yang terang. Pelanggan Ultra Box dengan Sports Pack boleh ke Saluran UHD Astro (CH 780) untuk pilihan rancangan Sukan yang menarik seperti Premier League dan Spanish Primera Liga. Pelanggan Ultra Box dengan tambahan Movies Pack dan News & Documentaries masing-masing boleh menstrim beberapa filem dan dokumentari terkini di UHD dengan menekan butang “Laman Utama” pada alat kawalan jauh anda dan meneroka pilihan anda tanpa kos tambahan. Selain itu, pelanggan boleh menyewa filem tambahan di samping langganan mereka dan menstrim filem yang popular dan terkini Blockbuster 4K UHD, siri drama dan filem tempatan, filem blockbuster dalam Ultra HD melalui Astro First Saluran 480, dan Astro Best Saluran 481 dan judul VOD di “Stor". Sila ambil perhatian bahawa kadar sewa standard akan dikenakan untuk semua judul ini, untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut tentang harga, sila pergi ke bahagian Soalan Lazim di

www.astro.com.my/ultra

Personal Video Recorder (PVR) ialah dekoder Definisi Tinggi (HD) Astro yang datang bersama fungsi rakaman dan boleh disambungkan ke Wi-fi untuk mencapai video atas permintaan. PVR datang dengan ciri-ciri berikut:

DEFINISI TINGGI (HD): Definisi Tinggi menawarkan butiran yang lebih hebat daripada Definisi Standard termasuk warna yang terang dan audio multidimensi.

KAWALAN TV SECARA LANGSUNG: Rakam, Henti, Main; Putar balik program TV kegemaran anda pada bila-bila masa. PVR datang dengan kapasiti storan sebanyak 500GB (200 jam rakaman HD)

ATAS PERMINTAAN: Nikmati pengalaman cara baharu menonton Astro. Dapatkan capaian ke pustaka sehingga 50,000 judul On Demand yang anda boleh ambil dan tonton dengan segera.

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

Sila pastikan anda:

a. Sediakan kad pengenalan asal andaš MyKad (Depan ; Belakang) dengan anda (Warganegara Malaysia)

b. Sediakan Pasport asal anda & Visa dengan anda. (Bukan Warganegara Malaysia)

c. Dalam persekitaran yang terang

Starting 29th April 2025 onwards, the Sun NXT app will be available on the Ultra/Ulti Box for all Astro customers to enjoy on the big screen, web app or/and mobile app.

Opsyen Drop Off masih belum dibuka kepada pelanggan DBB. Rakan kurier kami akan menghubungi anda dalam tempoh tiga (3) hari bekerja bagi mengatur janji temu pengambilan semula peralatan DBB dari anda.

Bayaran auto-debit akan didebitkan dari akaun anda dalam masa 5-7 hari bekerja selepas tarikh kitaran pengebilan anda.

Jika bayaran auto-debit anda tidak berjaya, anda akan menerima amaran SMS.

Anda boleh mendaftar sehingga empat (5) peranti.

Untuk mengalih keluar peranti di Astro GO, klik pada Tetapan > Peranti Berdaftar untuk melihat dan mengalih keluar peranti daripada senarai peranti yang didaftarkan kepada Astro ID anda.

Yes, you may change the interface language of the app. To access the language settings, please click "Profile" > "Settings" > "Language" and select your preferred language

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.

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.

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.

Untuk pelanggan dengan Entertainment Plus, Premium 2, Premium 3 dan Platinum Pack

1. Lancarkan Netflix daripada skrin halaman utama atau melalui alat kawalan jauh.
2. Klik 'Get Started'.
3. Jika anda seorang pelanggan Netflix sedia ada, sila isikan alamat e-mel dan kata laluan yang dikaitkan dengan akaun Netflix anda. Setelah selesai, semua tetapan sedia ada dan sejarah tontonan akaun Netflix anda akan dipindahkan. Jika anda seorang pelanggan Netflix baharu, cipta akaun baharu dengan mengisi alamat e-mel anda dan kata laluan untuk akaun Netflix baharu anda.
4. Pada skrin berikutnya, pakej Netflix "Standard" secara amnya akan dipaparkan. Anda boleh pilih untuk menaik taraf kepada "Premium" di sini.
5. Skrin terakhir menunjukkan ringkasan akaun anda termasuk e-mel anda. Klik Mula Tonton (start watching) untuk menikmati Netflix pada Ultra/Ulti Box anda.

Untuk pelanggan bukan Entertainment Plus, Premium 2, Premium 3, dan Platinum Pack (Pelanggan Netflix baharu)

1. Lancarkan Netflix daripada skrin halaman utama atau melalui alat kawalan jauh.
2. Klik 'Join Now'
3. Cipta akaun baharu dengan mengisi alamat e-mel anda dan kata laluan untuk akaun Netflix anda.
4. Skrin terakhir menunjukkan ringkasan akaun anda termasuk e-mel anda. Klik Mula Tonton (start watching) untuk menikmati Netflix pada Ultra/Ulti Box anda.

Nota: Pelan Netflix secara amnya akan ditetapkan kepada Premium, anda boleh memilih 'Tukar Pelan' untuk memilih plan 'Standard'.

Untuk pelanggan bukan Entertainment Plus Pack, Premium 2, Premium 3, and Platinum Pack (Pelanggan Netflix sedia ada)

1. Lancarkan Netflix daripada skrin halaman utama atau melalui alat kawalan jauh.
2. Klik 'Sign In'.
3. Jika anda seorang pelanggan Netflix sedia ada, sila isikan alamat e-mel dan kata laluan yang dikaitkan dengan akaun Netflix anda.
4. Anda boleh mula menonton Netflix pada Ultra/Ulti Box anda setelah anda log masuk.

If you see the message "Unable to proceed” error, it means the content you are trying to watch is not available under your current Astro subscription package.

1. Check Your Subscription
Verify whether the Astro Smart TV is included in your Astro package via My Astro app/web (kindly refer here).

2. Ensure You're Logged In to the Correct Astro ID
Make sure you're signed in with the Astro ID linked to your active Astro account.

3. Refresh Your Account Access

• Log out of the Astro app and log back in.
• Restart the app and try accessing the content again.

If you believe the content is included in your subscription but the error persists, 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.

Tidak, tiada caj penalti dikenakan jika anda membatalkan langganan Multiroom (Smart TV) anda.

Ya, Cukai Perkhidmatan 6% dikenakan bagi sebarang perkhidmatan tambahan Astro berkuat kuasa tarikh bil 9hb Jul 2024 dan seterusnya.

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.

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

Completing a CAPTCHA during activation is a standard security measure. It ensures that you are a real person and not an automated bot. This step helps protect your account from unauthorized access and ensures safe and secure use of the service. By verifying your identity, this step provides a better and more secure experience for all users