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.

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

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

Ikuti langkah berikut untuk tukar ke pek Astro baharu 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 dan tukar ke pek Astro yang terkini
   

🔄 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

No, there will be no changes to your existing Astro subscription, package, pricing, or services. You can continue enjoying your current Astro experience as usual. The launch of Astro X3 does not affect your existing subscription unless you choose to make changes to your plan.

Langkah1: Anda membuat permintaan untuk pemindahan dengan cara tersebut.

Langkah 2: Salah seorang ejen kami akan menghubungi anda dalam masa 24 jam untuk menetapkan janji temu jika anda menggunakan aplikasi My Astro app.

Langkah 3: Anda akan menerima peringatan tentang janji temu anda satu jam sebelum waktu yang ditetapkan.

Langkah 4: Juruteknik akan membuka piring satelit anda. Jika tiada piring satelit, pelanggan harus membuka sendiri modem, penghala dan dekoder.

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.

Sekiranya Band Steering diaktifkan, anda tidak perlu risau tentang frekuensi jalur yang peranti akan sambungkan, kerana router Wi-Fi akan membuat penilaian dan menyambungkan setiap peranti kepada frekuensi jalur yang sesuai.

Walau bagaimanapun, penting untuk mengetahui bahawa kualiti dan kekuatan isyarat tidak dijamin disebabkan oleh ketidaktentuan kerana ia bergantung sepenuhnya kepada peranti-peranti yang disambungkan dan router Wi-Fi untuk menentukan jalur mana yang akan disambungkan.

Astro sentiasa menambah baik antaramuka pengguna (User Interface) kami dan memperkenalkan ciri baharu pada platform kami untuk memastikan pengalaman Astro anda lebih lancar, cekap dan mesra pengguna.

Untuk mendapatkan butiran tentang antaramuka terbaharu kami, mod Picture-in-Picture dan mod interaktif automula di Astro GO, sila klik di sini.

Selain itu, kami juga telah memperkenalkan wajah baharu pada Halaman Maklumat Rancangan (Title Information Page), keupayaan untuk melumpuhkan Skrin Pemilihan Profil dan pemasaan auto-standby boleh laras. Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila klik di sini.

Starting 20 January 2026, all Astro customers will have the option to add on the TVBAnywhere+ app to their existing subscriptions.

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!

Tidak. Langganan Disney+ melalui Astro hanya tersedia untuk pelanggan Astro yang mempunyai langganan aktif. Jika anda menjadi pelanggan Astro, anda perlu mendaftar Astro terlebih dahulu sebelum boleh melanggan Disney+ melalui Astro atau menikmati Disney+ sebagai sebahagian daripada pakej Astro terpilih.

Untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut tentang pakej Astro dan tawaran terkini, klik di sini.

Astro & Broadband datang dengan komitmen kontrak 24 bulan.

Yes. Astro customers will soon be able to enjoy seamless access to Netflix on their connected Ultra and Ulti Boxes. Look out for more details then! Register your interest via https://astro.com.my/Netflix

There will be no penalty fee if you choose to cancel your iQIYI VIP subscription. Your cancellation will take effect upon your current entitlement expiry date. Kindly note that if you cancel your subscription within 24 hours before your entitlement expiry date as reflected in the iQIYI app (not according to Astro billing cycle), your subscription may be auto renewed.

Hubungi pusat khidmataan pelanggan kami 03-9543 3838 atau layari di astro.com.my

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.

Anda harus melanggan Astro (pelanggan NJOI tidak layak) untuk mendapatkan Ulti Box.

Kriteria untuk Ulti Box adalah seperti berikut:

Pelanggan Baharu

Semua pelanggan baharu Astro dengan caj langganan bulanan di bawah RM100 akan layak untuk memilih Ulti Box semasa mendaftar untuk pakej Astro.

Pelanggan Sedia Ada (Naik Taraf Kotak untuk Primary atau Multiroom)

Pelanggan sedia ada mesti mempunyai sambungan Internet di rumah dengan saranan kelajuan Internet 10Mbps ke atas untuk naik taraf kotak sedia ada anda kepada Ulti Box.

Nota:

· Pelanggan Ultra Box sedia ada tidak layak untuk pertukaran kepada Ulti Box.

· Sekiranya kotak sedia ada anda ialah PVR, anda akan kehilangan akses kepada semua rakaman yang disimpan dalam PVR

Multiroom (Langganan baharu)

Pelanggan yang mahu langganan multiroom tambahan layak untuk memilih Ulti Box sebagai sebahagian dari langganan.

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

Ya, anda akan menikmati Ulti Box apabila melanggan Primary/Entertainment/ Movie Pack ATAU Ultra Box apabila melanggan Sports/Sports+/Movies+/Premium 1/Premium 2/Premium 3/Platinum Pack.

Anda akan mendapat pemasangan PERCUMA untuk kedua-dua Ultra/Ulti Box selepas mendaftar dengan Astro & Broadband.

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.

Yes, if you terminate your existing Astro plan before the end of your contract period, an early termination fee will apply. This fee is calculated based on your subscribed package, remaining contract duration, and box type.

However, if you terminate your service after completing your contract period, no early termination fee will be charged.

Certain content is limited to selected countries due to copyright restrictions. Hence, you may not be able to view certain movies in your country.

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

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.

Mulai 21 Jun 2022, semua pendaftaran digital baharu untuk pek TV di astro.com.my kini akan menyertakan akses kepada apl Astro GO dalam masa sejam selepas pembayaran yuran langganan bulan pertama anda (tidak termasuk cukai). Pasang apl pada telefon pintar, tablet atau komputer anda dan anda boleh mula menstrim walaupun sebelum kotak Astro anda tiba!

Astro X3 allow up to 2 concurrent streams at the same time, shared across your registered devices. If you’d like to enjoy more simultaneous viewing, you can add GO+ to increase to up to 4 concurrent streams for RM5.99 per month (exclusive of SST). While streaming is flexible across devices, only one Smart TV can be used at a time. The remaining streams can be used on mobile or other supported devices via Astro GO.

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.

Yes, a switching fee of RM 10 will be incurred when you unsubscribe from Sun NXT Premium or downgrade your subscription tier. However, for customers unsubscribing from Sun NXT Premium via Astro's Self-Service Portal, this fee will not apply.

Kami akan mencadangkan pelayar berikut untuk proses pengesahan yang lancar:

• Google Chrome

• Microsoft Edge

• Mozilla Firefox

• Safari

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

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

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

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.

Anda mungkin masih menggunakan versi lama Astro GO. Dapatkan versi terbaru Astro GO di app store bagi peranti anda.

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

No. We are rebranding our sports channel lineup for easy navigation of different sports categories, while maintaining the same content offerings. Hence, there will be additional channels to cater to all the sports content. Your subscription will not be affected, you will still be entitled to the sports content you’ve subscribed to.

Yes. You can activate your access anytime between 24 April 2025 – 23 June 2025 to get 2 months access to Prime Video at no additional charge.

No, there will not be any fees if you change your current Asian Favourites selection to Viu
Premium. You may also switch between Asian Favourites options once every billing cycle.

Yes, you can continue to access Prime Video if you have an active subscription to the Epic or Movie packs, where Prime Video is included.

If you upgraded to a pack that includes Prime, you do not need to reactivate Prime Video. Streaming access will continue seamlessly.

If you downgraded from a pack that includes Prime Video, you will need to reactivate Prime Video to resume streaming and retain your watch history.

Your watch history is linked to the Prime Video account that was initially activated. Therefore, if you reactivate Prime Video using the same email address or mobile number used during the original activation, your previous watch history will be restored.

Note: If you are on any other pack, you will need to purchase Prime Video separately at RM25 month to continue enjoying access.