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.

Bermula 1 Januari 2026, di bawah Seksyen 82C(11) Akta Cukai Pendapatan 1967, Astro diwajibkan untuk menghantar mana-mana invois bulanan yang berjumlah RM10,000 ke atas kepada LHDN. Perkara ini tidak memerlukan kebenaran pelanggan kerana ia merupakan sebahagian daripada pematuhan undang-undang. Jangan risau, ia tidak akan menjejaskan bil atau perkhidmatan Astro anda.

Tidak. Pelanggan Astro boleh menonton rancangan kegemaran mereka pada bila-bila masa, di mana-mana sahaja menggunakan aplikasi Astro GO yang disertakan dalam langganan mereka.

Anda masih boleh muat turun aplikasi My Astro untuk terokai rancangan terkiini, sewa filem, terima notifikasi untuk rancangan baharu, dan tebus ganjaran eksklusif berkaitan dengan rancangan kami.

📺 Tak tahu nak tengok apa?

📱 Muat turun My Astro app sekarang untuk:
- Terokai rancangan & filem popular
- Tapis rancangan mengikut kategori
- Daptakan notifikasi tentang rancangan baharu

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.

You can create up to 5 (five) profiles per account for either HBO Pack with HBO Max Standard or HBO Pack with HBO Max Premium app subscription. Each profile can be customised as kid-friendly by adjusting the settings during the profile creation process. Profiles created for kids will only feature content that is suitable for children under 12 years, irrespective of your membership plan.

TVBAnywhere+ is the global streaming app from Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) and is available as an add on for all Astro customers. It offers a vast library of over 40,000 hours of Chinese entertainment, including the latest drama series, variety shows, evergreen classics, and unlimited TVB originals. Customers can enjoy these shows anytime, anywhere.

Key features include:

• Up to two concurrent streams per account
• Watch on the big screen via Astro’s Ultra/Ulti Box, Android TVs, and selected Samsung and LG Smart TVs.
• Subtitles and dubbing in multiple languages: major dramas are available in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesia.

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.

Tidak. Kualiti video anda bergantung pada kelajuan dan kestabilan sambungan internet anda.

Astro customers can enjoy a special offer of RM13.90/month (RRP RM13.90/month) when they subscribe to WeTV VIP via Astro.

Ya, sesiapa sahaja boleh mencipta Astro ID. Namun, hanya pemilik akaun Astro yang boleh memautkan akaun tersebut kepada Astro ID mereka. Jika anda bukan pemilik akaun, anda perlu mendapatkan kebenaran daripada pemilik tersebut untuk melengkapkan proses pemautan.

Ya, berkuat kuasa pada tarikh bil 9hb Jul 2024, Cukai Perkhidmatan untuk Astro Broadband Bundle/Astro Fibre Bundle akan dikenakan sebanyak 6%. Manakala, Cukai Perkhidmatan untuk Astro Fibre Standalone dan Mesh WiFi akan kekal 6% seperti yang diumumkan pada 1hb Mac 2024.

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.

Anda memerlukan sambungan internet yang stabil untuk memastikan transaksi anda lebih lancar dengan SecureGo.

Anda akan menerima SMS OTP nombor 6 digit yang dihantar ke nombor telefon berdaftar anda.

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"

Sebarang pakej dengan Entertainment Plus akan merangkumi Netflix. Tawaran Netflix secara amnya adalah Netflix Standard (2 skrin dan paparan HD) sebagai sebahagian daripada langganan Entertainment Plus anda. Anda boleh menaik taraf sehingga Netflix Premium (4 skrin dan paparan UHD 4K) pada harga sebanyak RM 10 (termasuk cukai kerajaan).

Nota: Untuk langganan di atas, anda boleh menggunakan alamat e-mel yang digunakan untuk langganan anda yang sedia ada dengan Netflix untuk diaktifkan dan pengebilan akan datang bagi Netflix akan dipindahkan ke caj gabungan Astro anda. Bagi pengguna yang dikenakan bil untuk Netflix melalui Apple sebelum menyertai gabungan Astro, adalah diingatkan untuk membatalkan pengaturan pengebilan Apple anda selepas mengaktifkan gabungan Astro lain kerana anda mungkin dikenakan caj dua kali ganda untuk akaun Netflix anda. Jika anda tidak mempunyai gabungan yang merangkumi Netflix, anda juga boleh menambah langganan Netflix baharu ke Bil Astro anda untuk kemudahan pengebilan.

Jika anda tidak mempunyai pakej yang merangkumi Netflix, anda juga boleh menambah langganan Netflix baharu ke Bil Astro anda untuk kemudahan pengebilan.

Pastikan bahawa:

1. Anda log masuk dengan Astro ID (e-mel atau nombor telefon) dan kata laluan yang betul yang didaftarkan. Jika anda tak ingat kata laluan anda, sila guna fungsi "terlupa kata laluan".
2. Anda mempunyai Astro ID yang dipautkan pada akaun Astro. (nota: Pengguna yang dipaut NJOI tidak akan dapat log masuk ke Astro GO).
3. Akaun Astro anda aktif dan tidak disekat.

Jika poin-poin di atas telah dipenuhi, anda boleh cuba penyelesaian pantas di bawah:

1. Kosongkan cache pada pelayar atau aplikasi anda.
2. Periksa sama ada pelayar atau aplikasi anda adalah yang terkini.
3. Log keluar dan log masuk semula ke dalam pelayar atau aplikasi.
4. Lancarkan semula pelayar atau aplikasi.
5. Hidupkan semula peranti telefon mudah alih anda.
6. Hidupkan semula sambungan Internet anda.

Tidak, tiada sebarang penalti.

Untuk langganan Multiroom semasa menetapkan kotak, jika langganan anda dalam tempoh kontrak 24 bulan. Penalti RM600 yang diprorata akan dikenakan atas mana-mana Astro Box kecuali Ultra Box, iaitu penaltinya berjumlah RM1,000.

Pelanggan yang menggunakan aplikasi Astro Smart TV boleh menstrim kedua-dua saluran ini (CH549 Love Nature 4K dan CH805 Astro Sports UHD) sekiranya model TV mereka menyokong resolusi 4K UHD.

Sila ambil maklum bahawa model TV Sony berikut tidak menyokong resolusi 4K UHD:
a) Sony BRAVIA 4K GB
b) Sony BRAVIA 4K UR
c) Sony BRAVIA VH

*CH805 Astro Sports UHD hanya tersedia kepada pelanggan yang mempunyai kelayakan Sukan dalam pakej TV yang dilanggan.

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.

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

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

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.

You can cancel your Simply South subscription here. Kindly note that we will not be able to offer a refund if you do decide to leave Simply South app before your subscription ends.

Currently Astro GO is only available in Malaysia. You will not be able to access it if you are overseas.

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

Pemulangan semula lebihan bayaran boleh dilakukan apabila akaun telah ditutup, terdapat lebihan bayaran dan juga apabila berlaku kesilapan pembayaran kepada akaun Astro yang lain.

Starting 20 January 2026, all Astro customers can add on the TVBAnywhere+ app to their subscription via their Ultra/Ulti Box, the My Astro app or visit

astro.com.my.

Please rest assured that streamingapps labelled with "coming soon"

will be available on Astro in the near future.Please visit product.astro.com.my/appsfor more information on the streaming apps available on Astro or follow oursocial media to get notified on latest launches.

Facebook: @Astro
Instagram: @astromalaysia
Twitter: @astroonline

Kindly take note that streaming apps labelled with “coming soon” will be made available on Astro once they areready. Astro reserves the right to delay or cancel streaming app launches, ifnecessary.

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.

Sebagai pelanggan sedia ada, anda akan melihat beberapa perubahan selepas beralih ke aplikasi Disney+ yang baharu kerana beberapa data tontonan peribadi seperti profil, aktiviti tontonan, kandungan yang telah dimuat turun dan tetapan aplikasi tidak akan dipindahkan ke aplikasi baharu.

Oleh itu, anda perlu menetapkan semula profil anda apabila menggunakan aplikasi Disney+ yang baharu buat kali pertama.

Untuk pertanyaan lanjut berkaitan pemindahan dan pengalaman baharu aplikasi Disney+, dan ciri-ciri berkaitan aplikasi, sila layari Pusat Bantuan Disney+.

Yes, your complimentary access to the Sun NXT Lite app will continue even after upgrading to the Astro One Epic Pack.

Sila muat turun aplikasi Astro Smart TV daripada gedung aplikasi Smart TV anda dan ikuti langkah-langkah yang dipaparkan pada skrin untuk log masuk.

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.

Ruang rakaman awan akan ditukar kepada 200 jam sahaja. Jika rakaman semasa anda melebihi 200 jam, sistem akan memadam lebihan masa sebaik sahaja anda menamatkan langganan Astro GO+ bermula dengan rakaman lama terlebih dahulu.

Bayaran akan mengambil sedikit masa sebelum dipaparkan dalam akaun aplikasi My Astro. Jika anda mengalami sebarang masalah lanjut atau bayaran masih tidak dipaparkan dalam aplikasi My Astro, sila hubungi wakil Astro kami untuk menangani mana-mana isu dengan bayaran anda di 03-9543 3838.

If you cancel your subscription before completing the 12-month contract period, an early termination fee may apply in accordance with your contract terms. The fee is calculated by multiplying your monthly subscription fee by the number of months remaining in your contract.

Ya, anda boleh periksa status pemohonan anda menerusi aplikasi/lama sesawang MyAstro.