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.

E-mel Astro GO anda akan dihantar kepada anda dalam masa sejam selepas pembayaran. Sila klik pautan yang disediakan untuk menetapkan kata laluan anda dan memuat turun aplikasi Astro GO pada peranti anda dengan mengklik di sini(Google Play Store) atau di sini (iOS App Store). Jika anda ingin menstrimnya terus melalui komputer atau komputer riba anda, Astro GO juga boleh didapati di astrogo.astro.com.my. Log masuk dengan ID Astro anda dan mulakan penstriman!

Untuk temujanji lawatan teknikal, caj semasa tidak akan berubah: Contohnya, Cukai Perkhidmatan 8% diserap oleh pihak Astro. Manakala, bagi caj pemasangan semasa juga tidak akan berubah. Contohnya, Cukai Perkhidmatan 6% asalnya sudah dimasukkan ke dalam caj pemasangan dan baki 2% akan diserap oleh pihak Astro.

If you're still having trouble activating your Prime Video subscription, please reach out to Astro Customer Service for help:

1. Sending a WhatsApp message with "Hi" to 03-9543 3838 for assistance.
2. www.astro.com.my/contactus/form

Jika Netflix adalah sebahagian daripada pek Astro anda, anda akan menemui dalam My Astro app di mana anda boleh menguruskan semua aplikasi penstrimen yang anda layak terima.

Netflix juga akan disertakan dalam bil Astro anda di bawah "Caj Bulanan".

Jika anda telah menambah Netflix ke bil anda (Tambahan Netflix), caj langganan Netflix akan muncul dalam bil Astro anda di bawah "Caj Satu Kali" sebagai Langganan Aplikasi Netflix atau Netflix Premium dan akan dicaj setiap bulan. Sila rujuk kepada Pengurusan akaun Netflix untuk sebarang perubahan kepada langganan Netflix anda atau jika anda ingin menukar kepada kaedah pengebilan lain.

Our customers deserve the best streaming entertainment experience with us and from 9 December 2024, the new Astro One Packs make that possible.

From just RM49.99, these new packs make it simple, flexible and accessible for all Malaysians to stream the content they love on one platform, with up-to 4 concurrencies on Astro GO. Customers can easily make changes to their subscriptions via the My Astro app, including updates to their packs, choosing from up to 11 streaming apps, or switching to different ones, as and when they like.

Customers can choose between:

• The Astro One: Entertainment Pack for a wide range of favourite vernacular entertainment, including the best of Malay, Chinese, Indian, Korean, Horror, Local Live Sports (Liga Malaysia) and international shows enjoyed by Malaysian families.

• A sports-filled fiesta with Astro One: Sports Pack that comes with all our Sports channels, on top of what is on the Entertainment Pack.

• And the Astro One: Epic Pack, an indulgence for those who want it all. Adding on to the Entertainment Pack and Sports Pack, this unrivalled streaming experience will include the best from their favourite streaming apps, all on a single platform.

For more information, visit www.astro.com.my or send us a message on WhatsApp at 03-9543 3838.

Cukai Perkhidmatan sebanyak 6% dan 8% akan dikenakan mengikut langganan perkhidmatan seperti dibawah:

1. Cukai Perkhidmatan 8% untuk langganan Astro Pek
2. Cukai Perkhidmatan 6% untuk langganan Astro Fibre

Ya. Terdapat kemungkinan yang Kerjasama penghantaran akan diluaskan dengan perkhidmatan kurier lain. Kami akan mengemas kini maklumat ini dari semasa ke semasa.

If you don't know your HBO Max password, you can reset it. You need to have access to your account email to reset your password:

1. Do one of the following:
   • On the HBO Max sign-in screen, choose Forgot Password?
   • Go to hbomax.com/forgot-password.
2. Enter your HBO Max (or HBO Max) account email and choose Submit. Forgot your account email?
3. Check your inbox for a HBO Max Password Reset email. This email should arrive within a few minutes.
4. Open the most recent Password Reset email and choose Reset Your Password.
5. Enter a new password and choose Save.

Now, sign in with your account email and your new password.If you don't get a HBO Max Password Reset email, go to Can't reset password.

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.

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

Yes, you can switch your current Asian Favourites selection to Viu Premium for FREE or purchase
Viu Premium as an add-on to your subscription for as low as RM8.40/month. Please refer to Q5
to Q9 for more information.

Please ensure that your existing Viu Premium account is terminated directly via the Viu mobile
app so you are not billed twice on two separate accounts. You can also reach out to Viu's
Customer Service (refer to Q18) or click on the “Contact Us” tab in the Viu app should you
require further assistance.

On the beIN SPORTS CONNECT mobile app:
Step 1: Open the "beIN SPORTS CONNECT" app and go to your Profile
Step 2: Select "Sign in with Astro" and log in with your Astro ID
Step 3: Go to "Settings" and select the TV Login option
Step 4: A QR code scanner will appear.

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

Ikuti langkah berikut untuk beli filem Astro First 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 Astro Store
4. Pilih filem Astro First
5. Tekan ‘Sewa’
6. Sahkan penyewaan
7. Anda akan menerima mesej pengesahan penyewaan yang memaparkan saluran tontonan dan tarikh luput filem tersebut
   
   
   
   🎁 Nak sewa filem Astro First dengan lebih cepat?
   
   📱 Muat turun My Astro app sekarang untuk:
   - Cara filem & beli terus
   - Sewa terus dengan satu sentuhan
   - Dapatkan notifikasi filem baru

Sila naik taraf perisian Ultra/Ulti Box untuk menikmati Netflix di Ultra/Ulti Box anda. Untuk naik taraf, sila klik pada ikon aplikasi Netflix di halaman utama atau pergi ke CH741 untuk menaik taraf perisian. Klik Pasang (install) bila mesej naik taraf perisian dipaparkan. Ini akan mengambil masa kira-kira 20 minit dan selepas itu anda boleh mula menonton Netflix di Ultra/Ulti Box.

Kebanyakan pelanggan Astro layak menggunakan aplikasi ini di telefon, web, Ultra dan Ulti Box. Anda hanya perlu log masuk dengan Astro ID. Sila ambil perhatian bahawa Astro ID anda mestilah dipautkan ke akaun Astro untuk menggunakan perkhidmatan ini. Klik 'Cipta sekarang!' pada halaman log masuk dan anda akan diberikan panduan untuk mencipta ID Astro jika anda tidak memilikinya.

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

Tidak, kami tidak dapat memproses jika permintaan dari pihak ketiga. Walau bagaimanapun, anda boleh mengemukakan dokumen-dokumen sokongan (contoh: surat kebenaran, sijil kematian, salinan kad pengenalan pihak ketiga) sekiranya pihak ketiga ingin membuat permohonan penamatan akaun bagi pihak pemegang akaun.

No, the 12-month contract will not automatically renew. Customers are only required to serve one contract cycle, and there is no contract renewal.

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

Sila ikuti langkah di bawah:

Langkah 1: Isikan Borang Gabung/Bahagi Peralatan (Bahagian A & Bahagian B)

Langkah 2: Sebarang baki tertunggak perlu dibayar penuh untuk semua akaun berkaitan (jika ada).

Langkah 3: Serahkan semua dokumen melalui borang maklum balas atau kunjungi Pusat Khidmat Pelanggan (CSC) Astro terdekat.

Langkah 4: Pelanggan akan menerima panggilan daripada pasukan pengesahan kami (Nota: Tempoh masa untuk penggabungan/pembahagian akaun ialah 3-5 hari bekerja selepas menerima semua dokumentasi lengkap).

Langkah 5: Anda perlu membawa peralatan anda ke rumah baharu anda.

Langkah 6: Juruteknik akan memasang semula piring satelit anda, (termasuk modem dan router untuk pelanggan broadband) di rumah baharu anda berdasarkan janji temu yang ditetapkan.

Nota Untuk Pelanggan IPTV:

1. Dengan permintaan pemindahan, semua pelanggan IPTV akan ditukar kepada perkhidmatan Astro & Broadband kami. Pelanggan boleh memilih untuk mendapatkan perkhidmatan Astro standard dengan piring satelit, atau unicast Plug & Play tanpa piring satelit.

2. Jika pelanggan memilih untuk memiliki piring satelit, tambahan RM150.00 akan dikenakan untuk pemasangan piring satelit. Jika pelanggan memilih untuk pemasangan perkhidmatan unicast Plug & Play, piring satelit tidak diperlukan, oleh itu tiada caj tambahan akan dikenakan.

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.

Sesetengah rakan kongsi pembayaran kami memerlukan pembayar untuk mengimbas kod bar pada penyata untuk membuat pembayaran. Sentiasa bawa penyata bil Astro anda apabila membuat pembayaran melalui kaunter.

Buka gedung aplikasi pada Smart TV anda dan cari aplikasi Astro Smart TV untuk memuat turunnya.

Tidak, anda tidak akan ditukarkan kepada bayaran baharu secara automatik. Untuk membuat pertukaran secara manual, sila hubungi kami di 03-9543 3838.

Yes, there will be a selection of titles available with Video On Demand (VOD) rights. Please note that VOD availability for movies is subject to content rights.

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

Ya, pelanggan boleh memilih kaedah pengebilan yang berbeza untuk setiap akaun yang berlainan.

Caj bil fizikal hanya akan dikenakan ke atas akaun yang memilih bil bercetak.

You can enjoy the Sun NXT app via Ultra or Ulti Box by following these steps:

1. Launch the Sun NXT app icon on your Ultra and Ulti box
2. Click on “Log in” button via top menu in Sun NXT app
3. Follow the instructions displayed on your TV screen

Harap maklum bahawa pelanggan yang terlibat akan dimaklumkan tentang perubahan ini 30 hari sebelum pelaksanaan melalui SMS yang dihantar secara berperingkat (Mulai 1 Julai) dan pengumuman berjadual di WhatsApp, aplikasi My Astro dan laman web Astro.

Lihat video atau ikut langkah-langkah dibawah untuk memuat semula isyarat box Astro anda

ATAU

Pastikan box Astro berada di dalam mod "standby" untuk 'refresh' signal.

Cara paling cepat adalah melalui My Astro:

1. Buka atau muat turun aplikasi My Astro app atau layari My Astro web
2. Log masuk dengan Astro ID anda
3. Pergi ke Akaun
4. Tekan pada Langganan atau Pek TV
5. Tekan pada Bilik
6. Bagi kotak yang anda ingin 'refresh', tekan pada butang 'Muat semula'. Isyarat kotak anda akan dimuat semula

ATAU

WhatsApp
1. Mesej 'Hi' kepada kami di 03-95433838
2. Tekan butang Tekan Untuk Pilih
3. Pilih Bantuan & Panduan
4. Taip Memuat Semula Isyarat Box Astro

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📡 Experiencing technical issues?

📱 Download the My Astro app to:
- Perform self-troubleshoot
- Solve in a few minutes
- No need to call customer service

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.

The iQIYI App is an on-demand video streaming service provided by iQIYI that was first launched in June 2019 in more than 191 countries providing the best Asian dramas to viewers across the world. iQIYI allows subscribers to watch all their favourite Asian entertainment including dramas, variety shows, movies and anime, with subtitles in multiple languages and equipped with Dolby Atmos for the most immersive experience at their fingertips.

Mesej ralat ini menunjukkan bahawa anda telah mencapai had maksima untuk penstriman video serentak merentas peranti bagi satu (1) akaun. Untuk menghilangkan mesej ini, sila hentikan penstriman pada salah satu peranti anda.

• Jika anda telah membeli pek Astro atau membuat sebarang perubahan pada pek anda pada atau selepas 9 November, anda boleh menstrim pada dua (2) skrin secara serentak.

• Jika anda tidak membuat sebarang perubahan, anda boleh menstrim pada empat (4) skrin secara serentak.

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

a) Buka aplikasi Astro Smart TV baharu anda dan ikuti arahan yang dipaparkan pada skrin untuk log masuk.

b) Anda akan menerima notifikasi pada telefon mudah alih anda yang memaklumkan bahawa jumlah maksimum peranti berdaftar telah dicapai. Senarai peranti berdaftar anda juga akan dipaparkan.

c) Pilih Smart TV lama yang ingin dibuang dan Smart TV baharu anda akan ditambah secara automatik.

Sila pastikan anda telah memasukkan alamat e-mel atau nombor telefon bimbit  yang didaftarkan pada akaun Disney+ anda.

Jika anda masih tidak menerima OTP, sila hubungi Pusat Khidmat Pelanggan Astro melalui WhatsApp di +603 9543 3838 untuk bantuan lanjut.