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.

Complimentary access to the Sun NXT Lite app is only available to Indian Favourites/Maharaja Pack customers. To get an access to Sun NXT Lite, you must be an existing Astro customer with a subscription to Indian Favourites/Maharaja Pack.

If you receive the "Device Was Not Found" error message, it may be because your device has been automatically removed due to concurrent streaming limits being exceeded.
Please perform the following checks and troubleshooting steps:

1. Stop streaming on one of the other devices currently using your Astro account.
2. Close the Astro Go app on any unused devices.
3. Return to your Smart TV and try streaming again.

If you are unable to remove a device or continue to see the error message, 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.

Malangnya, ini bermaksud anda sedang menggunakan model TV yang tidak menyokong resolusi 4K UHD (Sony BRAVIA 4K GB, Sony BRAVIA 4K UR atau Sony BRAVIA VH).

Jangan risau, kami sedang bekerjasama dengan pasukan Sony untuk memastikan anda dapat menikmati saluran 4K UHD ini dalam masa terdekat. Kami akan memaklumkan kepada anda sebaik sahaja saluran-saluran ini tersedia.

The amount you're charged depends on:

• Your contract period and how long's left of your minimum term from the date your subscriptions end, calculated in months.
• Your current box type - Ultra or Ulti/Other Astro Boxes
• The packages you subscribe to, including App services such as Disney+ and Netflix

Terdapat dua cara untuk menukar kaedah penghantaran bil pilihan anda:

A. Para pelanggan boleh menguruskan akaun mereka melalui laman web My Astro dengan mengikuti langkah-langkah mudah ini:

1. Layari www.astro.com.my
2. Pilih ”Akaun Saya”, kemudian pilih “Urus Akaun”
3. Log masuk laman web My Astro menggunakan Astro ID anda
4. Pilih “Akaun”
5. Di bahagian ”Bil”, klik pada “Cara Penghantaran Bil”
6. Pilih kaedah penghantaran bil kegemaran anda kemudian klik “Teruskan”

B. Para pelanggan juga boleh menguruskan akaun mereka melalui aplikasi My Astro dengan mengikuti langkah-langkah mudah ini:

1. Buka aplikasi “My Astro” pada telefon pintar anda. Jika anda tidak mempunyai aplikasi tersebut, anda boleh memuat turun di sini (Google Play Store) atau di sini (IOS App Store)
2. Log masuk dengan Astro ID anda
3. Pilih “Akaun” dalam bar navigasi
4. Pilih “Cara Penghantaran Bil”
5. Pilih kaedah penghantaran bil pilihan anda kemudian klik "Teruskan"

Yes, your information will still be available in the HBO Max app if you choose to resubscribe directly to HBO Max through

www.hbomax.com

. To keep your preferences and account settings, ensure you use the same email address when you resubscribe.

Anda boleh memulangkan rakan kurier Astro yang terdekat. Walau bagaimanapun, pengecualian caj hanya akan dibuat di dalam bil berikutnya dalam tempoh 30 hari setelah peralatan tersebut diterima dengan selamat di Gudang kami.

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.

Apabila Band Steering dinyahaktifkan (disabled), anda akan melihat dua Wi-fi SSID yang berasingan berdasarkan jalur frekuensinya. Contoh:

i. SSID: SSID2G, Kata laluan: 1234567

ii. SSID: SSID5G, Kata laluan: 4567890

*Wifi SSID (Pengecam Set Perkhidmatan) ialah nama rangkaian tanpa wayar anda, juga dikenali sebagai ID Rangkaian. Ia boleh dilihat oleh sesiapa sahaja dengan peranti tanpa wayar dalam jarak yang boleh dicapai oleh rangkaian anda.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Langkah 1: Isikan maklumat di dalam cek

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

Langkah 3: Pergi ke Public Bank terdekat

Langkah 4: Cari Mesin Deposit Cek

Langkah 5: Pilih “Bayaran Bil” di atas skrin

Langkah 6: Pilih “Astro”

Langkah 7: Masukkan cek ke dalam mesin

Langkah 8: Ambil resit

The new Astro X3 packs and existing Astro One packs differ in how customers access Astro services and content, as shown below:

Tidak, anda masih boleh melanggan iQIYI pada pek Astro semasa anda.

Each account can only have one Astro X3 pack subscription at a time, whether it is the Astro X3: Entertainment 12 Pack or the Astro X3: Sports 12 Pack. Multiple subscriptions under the same account are not supported. If you wish to subscribe to another plan, you can do so by creating a separate account using a different email address. Each subscription will be managed independently.

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

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

Astro menghantar peringatan pembayaran secara kerap kepada pelanggan melalui SMS sehingga caj semasa mereka dibayar. Bagaimanapun, kami menggalakkan pelanggan membayar bil mereka secepat mungkin untuk elakkan terputusnya perkhidmatan Astro. Sila hubungi kami di sinijika anda perlukan maklumat lanjut tentang peringatan pembayaran atau menukar butiran perhubungan anda.

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

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.

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.

Astro ID dan / atau pemadaman akaun adalah kekal. Selepas pemadaman, ia akan dinyahpautkan daripada akaun langganan TV anda dan anda akan dilog keluar daripada semua aplikasi dan/atau perkhidmatan Astro yang berkaitan termasuk aplikasi rakan kongsi yang anda telah log masuk menggunakan Astro ID yang sama.

Jika anda mempunyai sebarang pertanyaan mengenai Astro ID atau ingin meminta pemadaman akaun Astro ID, klik pada hantar permintaan anda di sini, isikan butiran yang diperlukan dan wakil Astro kami akan menghubungi anda semula dalam masa 3 hari perniagaan untuk tujuan pengesahan keselamatan.

Anda akan dihubungi oleh wakil Astro dalam masa dua hari bekerja untuk menasihati anda tentang tindakan seterusnya.

Netflix hanya tersedia untuk para pelanggan IPTV di Ultra Box. Pelanggan Bukan Ultra Box tidak boleh mengakses Netflix di CH741. Sila naik taraf kepada Ultra Box untuk mengakses Netflix di Ultra Box.

Multiroom (Astro Box) memerlukan kotak Astro dan boleh diakses melalui sambungan satelit atau penstriman menggunakan Wi-Fi di rumah. Sementara itu, Multiroom (Smart TV) hanya memerlukan Smart TV dan tidak memerlukan pemasangan. Pelanggan hanya perlu memuat turun aplikasi Astro Smart TV untuk mula menstrim kandungan.

Setiap pelanggan Astro boleh melanggan maksimum satu (1) langganan Multiroom (Smart TV). Jika anda memerlukan akses Multiroom tambahan, anda boleh melanggan Multiroom (Astro Box). Semua langganan perlu digunakan di lokasi yang sama seperti langganan utama.

Sebagai inisiatif untuk menjaga alam sekitar pelanggan digalakkan untuk memilih penyata bil yang dihantar secara percuma melalui e-mel atau SMS. Bermula 1hb Ogos 2022, akan terdapat kenaikkan Caj Bil bercetak daripadaRM7.00 kepada RM10.00 setiap bil/bulan. Caj Bil bercetak akan dikecualikan untuk pelanggan yang memilihe-Pengebilan, yang akan menerima bil mereka melalui platform digital.

Anda boleh mendapatkan nombor akaun Astro anda dengan merujuk ke sudut kanan atas bil Astro anda, yang mempunyai kombinasi 10 digit (cth. 08XXXXXXXX atau 09XXXXXXXX).

Cara lain untuk mendapatkan nombor akaun anda adalah melalui My Astro:

Aplikasi My Astro pada Ulti/Ultra Box yang bersambung Internet anda

1. Tekan "Home"
2. Buka aplikasi My Astro pada Ultra/Ulti Box (ikon pintasan di sebelah ikon Tetapan pada skrin Utama, atau lancarkan aplikasi melalui barisan aplikasi)
3. Setelah aplikasi dibuka, tekan butang Kuning pada alat kawalan jauh Astro anda untuk memaparkan Butiran Akaun.
   

Aplikasi My Astro atau web

1. Muat turun Aplikasi My Astro atau layari laman web My Astro
2. Log masuk dengan Astro ID anda
3. Anda boleh lihat nombor akaun anda di bahagian atas laman utama.

Astro GO

1. Pergi ke "Tetapan"
2. Pilih "Peranti Saya"
3. "Household ID" 8 digit anda juga boleh dianggap sebagai nombor akaun Astro.

🔄 Ingin menguruskan langganan Astro anda dengan mudah?

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

Ya, undang-undang cukai perkhidmatan semasa tidak mengecualikan perkhidmatan yang diberikan kepada pelanggan yang tinggal di Labuan, Langkawi, dan Tioman.

Tiada denda akan dikenakan jika anda membatalkan langganan Astro GO+ anda.

Starting Thursday, November 14, 10 AM, Netflix will increase the prices for Netflix subscriptions across all plans (Basic, Standard, and Premium) in Malaysia. For Astro subscription packs that are bundled with Netflix, the price change will only take effect on 1 March 2025.

If you subscribe to Netflix through Astro, please note the following changes:

1. New Netflix add-on sign-ups: The new prices will take effect immediately.
2. Existing Netflix add-on customers who subscribed before November 14, 2024: The price change will take effect for billing cycles starting on or after November 21, 2024.
3. Astro subscription packs that are bundled with Netflix: The price change will only take effect on March 1, 2025.

For TV packs only, 24-months contract commitment period. However, if in addition to the TV packs, if you would like to also sign-up for Broadband, the contract commitment will be 24 months as well. If you're an existing customer, your existing remaining contract duration (if any) will not be carried over to the new contract except for existing Disney+ (3 Months Pack) and Multiroom subscription contract durations which will be carried over upon the migration to new packs.

Note: If you are subscribing to a bundle pack which includes Netflix or Disney+ for the first time, you are required to maintain the respective app as part of your bundle selection for a minimum of 12 months, otherwise a cancellation fee will apply.

Anda akan menerima e-mel dalam masa 45 minit selepas pembayaran dibuat untuk memberitahu anda sama ada pembayaran pendahuluan anda berjaya atau tidak. Jika pembayaran anda gagal, anda boleh menghubungi Pusat Khidmat Pelanggan Astro di 03-9543 3838 atau tunggu wakil Astro menghubungi anda dalam masa 2 hari bekerja untuk membantu anda dengan pesanan anda.