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.

Kenaikan akan berkuat kuasa pada 1hb Mac 2024.

Tidak. Astro GO merupakan manfaat PERCUMA eksklusif untuk pelanggan dengan langganan Astro. Sekiranya anda tidak mempunyai akaun langganan Astro, sila lawati astro.com.my untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut.

Langganan Multiroom (Smart TV) tidak tertakluk kepada sebarang kontrak.

Tidak, Aplikasi Astro Fibre ialah aplikasi mudah alih percuma untuk semua pelanggan Astro Fibre dengan penghala RG21 atau penghala RG31 (dilancarkan tidak lama lagi). Walau bagaimanapun, kami mungkin memperkenalkan perkhidmatan berbayar pada masa hadapan melalui aplikasi.

Anda akan menerima SMS memaklumkan bahawa Astro Box yang anda hantar telah diterima oleh pihak Astro. Walau bagaimanapun, anda boleh menjejaki penghantaran tersebut menggunakan nombor tracking kurier yang tertera di nota atau borang penghantaran.

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.

Sila abaikan peringatan jika bayaran telah dibuat dan periksa jika anda mempunyai apa-apa baki yang belum dijelaskan di Astro Quick Pay.

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+.

Astro X3’s no-contract option is part of our upcoming offering to give customers greater flexibility and control over their viewing experience.

It is designed with simplicity and ease in mind—allowing customers to sign up, pause, or cancel at any time. More details on how it works and what’s included will be shared soon.

Stay tuned for updates!

Caj pemulangan semula lebihan bayaran adalah tertakluk kepada bank pemprosesan anda. Bagaimanapun, Astro tidak mengenakan sebarang bayaran untuk pemlangan semula lebihan bayaran anda.

Existing Netflix add-on customers will be notified prior to their next bill cycle via email.

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.

You may join iQIYI as a VIP by following these simple steps:
Step 1: Head over to www.astro.com.my/iqiyi
Step 2: Select your desired package (Standard VIP or Premium VIP)
Step 3: Click "Get it now"
Step 4: Log in using your Astro ID
Step 5: Click "Get it now" again
Step 6: Please read the prompted message, then click "Proceed"
Step 7: You will see a confirmation message upon successful purchase

Jumlah baki tertunggak hendaklah diselesaikan sebelum membuat permintaan.

The storage requirement is dependent on the type of videos users are downloading as the space needed varies between titles.

Anda boleh melawat dan mengikuti langkah-langkah yang ditunjukkan di

https://biz.astro.com.my/home-resources/astrobiz-selfcare-user-guide

untuk mencipta ID Astro anda.

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

Apabila menggunakan kaedah One Time Payment (OTP) kami, anda boleh mendaftar lebih daripada satu kad kredit bagi setiap akaun. Tapi, satu akaun kad hanya boleh digunakan untuk maksimum tiga akaun untuk transaksi OTP.

Semasa menggunakan kemudahan auto-debit kami, anda hanya boleh mendaftar satu kad dengan Astro. Mana-mana pendaftaran kad terkemudian akan membatalkan yang sedia ada.

If you see this message, it means the maximum number of devices currently streaming on your Astro account has been exceeded.
Please perform the following checks and troubleshooting steps:

1. Stop Streaming on Other Devices

• Check if Astro is currently being streamed on other devices linked to your account.
• Close the Astro app or stop playback on any unused devices.

2. Wait a Few Minutes

• If a streaming session was recently ended, it may take a few minutes for the system to update.

3. Try Again

• Return to your device and attempt to stream the content again.

4. Check Your Device Usage

• Go to www.astrogo.com.my or open the Astro GO app.
• Log in using your Astro ID and password.
• Review the list of registered devices.
• Remove a device that you no longer use.
• Return to your new device and try signing in 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.

Note: Please be aware that only one Smart TV device is allowed per account at any point in time.

The TVBAnywhere+ app offers over 40,000 hours of Chinese entertainment, including the latest drama series, variety shows, evergreen classics, and unlimited TVB originals that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. It also features exclusive dramas, known as TVBAnywhere+ Originals, such as

Ghost Cleansing Ltd

and

OPM

, which are available exclusively on the app. In addition, the app includes selected movie titles for on-demand viewing, providing more flexibility compared to the TVB channels on Astro.

Sila pastikan anda menstrim dengan peranti yang disokong. Astro GO hanya boleh digunakan bersama platform yang disokong; peranti mudah alih (telefon dan tablet) dan laman web.

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

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.

Pelanggan yang menurunkan taraf pakej mereka daripada Astro Broadband Bundle/Astro Fibre Bundle kepada Pek TV Astro akan dikenakan Cukai Perkhidmatan 8% berkuat kuasa 1hb Mac 2024. Sebarang caj pelarasan atau prorata yang ditanggung sebelum penurunan taraf akan dikira berdasarkan Cukai Perkhidmatan 8% dalam bil seterusnya, selaras dengan penurunan taraf pakej terkini.

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.

Anda akan dapat mengakses Netflix pada Ultra atau Ulti Box anda. Tapi harap maklum bahawa sekiranya anda mempunyai Ulti Box dengan langganan Netflix Premium, anda tidak akan dapat menonton rancangan dalam 4K UHD.

You may refer to our TV Guide for the latest schedule.

Sekiranya bil bulanan/suku tahunan/tahunan anda masih belum dikeluarkan sehingga 9hb Jul 2024, Cukai Perkhidmatan 6% akan ditunjukkan dalam bil anda. Bagi pelanggan yang bil telah dikeluarkan, Cukai Perkhidmatan 6% akan ditunjukkan dalam kitaran bil seterusnya.

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.

Upgrade to Sun NXT Premium via www.astro.com.my/sunnxt or the MyAstro app. For further assistance, contact our customer service at 03-9543 3838.

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"

1. Sending a WhatsApp message with "Hi" to 03-9543 3838 for assistance.

2. Submitting a feedback form at www.astro.com.my/contactus/form.

Alternatively, for any issues related to Prime Video, users can visit the Prime Video Help page for further assistance from Prime Video.

Yes, you can activate your access anytime between April 24, 2025, and June 23, 2025, to get 2 months of access to Prime Video at no additional charge. Please note that the offer is subject to change. All sign-ups are also subject to the Prime Video app usage terms and conditions.

Please ensure that your Ultra or Ulti Box is set as the primary (main) decoder to enjoy 2 months of access to Prime Video at no additional charge.

If your primary box is an older model, don’t worry as you can still enjoy this offer by upgrading to an Ultra/Ulti Box within the offer period. Just contact us to arrange your upgrade.

Bermula 16 Februari 2024, anda mungkin akan diminta untuk melakukan pengesahan Astro ID semasa log masuk ke akaun Astro di platform digital, seperti www.astro.com.my, Astro GO, My Astro, dll. Proses 2-langkah ini merangkumi pengesahan alamat e-mel atau nombor telefon, dan juga memasukkan semula kata laluan anda yang sedia ada.

f you decide to switch your existing Asian Favourites selection to Viu Premium, your current
selection will no longer be valid. This means that you will no longer be able to access any
channels or apps that is part of your current selection.

However, if you wish to remain with your existing Asian Favourites selection and enjoy Viu
Premium, please refer to Q8.

Yes, users can access the Simply South app from anywhere in the world, except for India.

Moving forward, all customers on any Bundle which includes Movies Pack, those with the Movies Add‑On, customers subscribed to the HBO Pack Add‑On, as well as customers on the Astro One Epic Pack who wish to continue enjoying HBO content can subscribe to the HBO Max app as an ala carte add‑on via Astro from RM24.90/month.

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

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Untuk informasi lebih lanjut tentang aplikasi Astro Fibre, sila klik di sini untuk panduan pengguna terperinci.