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, it is not necessary to change to one of the new packs. Customers can continue to enjoy the entertainment experience with their existing packs.

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.

Akaun akan ditamatkan sekiranya tiada pembayaran dilakukan selepas 62 hari dari tarikh bil. Caj prorata yuran pembatalan akan dikenakan berdasarkan baki kontrak. Sekiranya anda ingin meneruskan perkhidmatan, anda perlu menjelaskan baki tunggakan dan membuat permohonan akaun baru.

Anda tidak perlu meminta untuk penyambungan semula kerana sistem kami akan mengesan bayaran anda dan memprosesnya serta merta, dengan syarat anda membayar melalui saluran bayaran masa nyata.

Klik di sini untuk senarai penuh saluran bayaran kami.

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

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!

Anda akan terus mempunyai akses kepada Disney+ sehingga akhir tempoh  langganan semasa anda. Selepas itu, anda tidak lagi dapat  mengakses Disney+ melalui Astro.

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.

Sila hantar borang maklum balas dan pastikan dokumen yang diperlukan dilampirkan untuk semakan kami.

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

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.

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.

Berikut adalah proses untuk penamatan akaun Astro:

1. Pemegang akaun perlu memberi notis 30 hari untuk penamatan akaun.
2. Penamatan akaun akan dijadualkan 1 (satu) hari sebelum tarikh kitaran bil pelanggan.
3. Proses pengambilan semula Ultra/Ulti box dan Peralatan Jalur Lebar akan dilakukan selepas penamatan akaun.

Nota: Anda perlu menjelaskan baki tertunggak dan penalti (jika ada).

Pengambilan semula Ultra/Ulti box:

• Semenanjung Malaysia kecuali Malaysia Timur, Tioman, Labuan dan Langkawi – Pihak kurier akan menghubungi pelanggan bagi proses pengambilan semula Astro box.
• Bagi Malaysia Timur, Tioman, Labuan dan Langkawi – Jurupasang akan menghubungi pelanggan bagi proses pengambilan semula Astro box.
• Selain daripada Ultra/Ulti box, rujuk di sini untuk maklumat kitar semula.

Pengambilan semula Peralatan Jalur Lebar:

• Jurupasang akan melakukan pengambilan semula peralatan.

Sebagai pelanggan Astro, anda boleh menebus ganjaran melalui aplikasi My Astro app.

1. Muat turun aplikasi My Astro app
2. Login masuk dengan Astro ID anda
3. Pergi ke Ganjaran
4. Anda boleh melihat ganjaran yang sedia ada dan click 'Tebus'. Ikut arahan dalam aplikasi untuk cara tebus ganjaran tersebut

🎁 Nak tebus ganjaran ekslusif untuk pelanggan Astro?

📱 Muat turun My Astro app sekarang untuk:
- Tebus tiket filem atau konsert percuma
- Jumpa selebriti kegemaran anda
- Sertai peraduan & cabutan bertuah

Ya, anda masih boleh menonton Love Nature di CH550 dan kandungan sukan di CH810 hingga CH833, yang menawarkan kandungan dan program yang sama dalam resolusi HD.

Sila ambil maklum bahawa saluran CH810 hingga CH833 hanya tersedia kepada pelanggan yang mempunyai kelayakan Sukan dalam pakej TV yang dilanggan.

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.

Occasionally, an additional verification step may be required, such as entering a mobile number. This helps ensure a smooth and secure activation experience.

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.

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.

Tidak, akaun haruslah berstatus

‘Aktif’

untuk meneruskan penamatan akaun.

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

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

Untuk membolehkan pelanggan membuat keputusan bagi sambungan Wifi berdasarkan keutamaan mereka atas nasihat Jurupasang di tapak.

Pengguna boleh menyambungkan peranti mereka secara manual kepada jalur Wifi yang berbeza berdasarkan penggunaan dan keutamaan mereka.

Ikuti langkah berikut untuk urus pek Astro anda melalui My Astro:

1. Buka/Muat turun My Astro app atau layari My Astro web
2. Log masuk dengan Astro ID anda
3. Pergi ke Akaun
4. Pilih Langganan atau Pek TV
5. Klik pada pek langgangan anda
6. Anda kini boleh melihat pek Astro tersedia

🔄 Nak urus langganan Astro anda dengan mudah?

📱 Muat turun My Astro app sekarang untuk:
- Urus langganan pek anda
- Dapatkan ‘add-on’ dalam beberapa minit sahaja
- Lihat maklumat kontrak anda

Sebarang penamatan akaun dalam tempoh kontrak akan dikenakan Yuran Pembatalan Awal.

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

Ya, asalkan Plug & Play Box anda belum diaktifkan dan tidak lewat daripada 7 hari selepas menerima kedua-dua Plug & Play Box dan kad SIM Astro. Sekiranya anda telah mengaktifkan Plug & Play Box dan mahu membatalkannya, caj penalti kontrak akan dikenakan.

Kami akan menghubungi anda untuk aturkan masa yang sesuai untuk mengambil Plug & Play Box dan kad SIM Astro.

Pelanggan akan dicaj yuran box sebanyak RM100 selepas pengesahan kehilangan Astro box dan Kad Pintar/Kad SIM.

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.

Sila pastikan anda telah melanggani saluran ini.
Jika anda sudah melanggan saluran ini, sila ikut langkah di bawah.

STEP 1
Anda perlu memuat semula isyarat box anda
Rujuk langkah panduan untuk Memuat semula signal box anda.

STEP 2
Jika masalah berterusan selepas 30 minit, sila buat laporan melalui WhatsApp atau Borang Maklum Balas.

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

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.

You can access up to 3 concurrent screens, including your Ultra Box/Ulti Box. Each subscription allows you to register up to 5 devices. To ensure a smoother streaming experience, please sign out from any unused devices.

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