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.

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.

If you don't currently have an Ultra or Ulti Box, you can upgrade by calling or sending a "Hi" message via WhatsApp to 03-9543 3838. Select your preferred language, then type “2” to upgrade and select “Box upgrade” option. Once your Ultra/Ulti Box is successfully activated, you'll able to access Prime Video app on Astro Box. Activate the app to enjoy the 2 months access. To activate click

https://product.astro.com.my/apps/primevideo

No, the Netflix 24-month ala-carte plans do not include an auto-renewal contract. After your contract has expired, you can continue to enjoy the discounted price as long as you maintain your Netflix subscription with Astro.

Cukai Perkhidmatan dikenakan berdasarkan tarikh perkhidmatan yang diberikan. Bagi perkhidmatan yang diberikan pada atau selepas 1hb Mac 2024, kadar Cukai Perkhidmatan adalah 8% dan manakala untuk perkhidmatan yang dinikmati sebelum 1hb Mac 2024, kadar Cukai Perkhidmatan ialah 6%

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.

No, your Viu app is accessible within Malaysia only.

Buat masa ini, perubahan ini terhad kepada bil melalui SMS sahaja. Perkhidmatan SMS lain seperti (tidak terhad kepada) peringatan bil, pemberitahuan pembayaran, SMS promosi atau peringatan temujanji teknikal masih akan dihantar kepada anda jika berkenaan.

Untuk maklumat lanjut, anda boleh layari

https://www.hasil.gov.my/en/e-invoice/

ATAU hubungi talian help desk LHDN di 03‑8682 8000

ATAU hantar emel kepada

[email protected]

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Pemindahan Pemilikan Peralatan

Permintaan untuk memindahkan pemilikan peralatan daripada pemegang akaun sedia ada kepada pemegang akaun baharu.

Nota: Pemindahan Pemilikan Peralatan tidak berkenaan untuk akaun Astro Broadband (Maxis, TIME, Allo), Astro Fibre 'standalone' dan NJOI

Gabungan Peralatan

Permintaan daripada pemegang akaun untuk menggabungkan peralatan daripada dua akaun berbeza ke dalam satu akaun, dengan syarat peralatan mesti berada dalam alamat perkhidmatan yang sama dan didaftarkan di bawah nama pemegang akaun yang sama.

Pembahagian Peralatan

Permintaan daripada pemegang akaun untuk membahagi peralatan daripada satu akaun kepada dua akaun berbeza dan didaftarkan di bawah nama pemegang akaun yang sama.

• Dengan kemasukan OTT yang banyak, pengguna sedang menderita daripada keletihan langganan. Sebenarnya, mereka inginkan satu platform sehenti dengan perkhidmatan OTT yang disepadukan dalam satu tempat.
• Astro menawarkan fleksibiliti dan kemudahan dengan pek baharu di mana pelanggan dengan mudah dapat mengakses pelbagai rancangan melalui Ultra Box sebagai penyelesaian kawalan jauh tunggal.
• Sebagai tambahan, terdapat penjimatan kos untuk pelanggan Astro untuk membeli kedua-dua Netflix dan Astro bersama. Tawaran yang lebih baik tersedia jika pelanggan juga melanggan jalur lebar untuk pengalaman sambungan yang lebih baik.

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.

Ya, pengesahan eKYC adalah wajib. Ia akan mengurangkan pengendalian pelanggan dan maklumat peribadi secara manual, serta melindungi daripada penggunaan yang tidak dibenarkan.

Kami telah menghentikan tawaran kotak PVR kepada pelanggan kami. Anda boleh memilih Ultra Box terkini yang menyokong UHD 4K. Untuk maklumat lanjut, layari https://product.astro.com.my/box.

Anda juga boleh menghubungi kami di 03-7481 8000 untuk pertanyaan lanjut atau untuk mendaftar Ultra Box.

Pembayaran melalui cek akan mengambil masa selama 3-5 hari bekerja untuk ditunaikan. Jika anda ingin tempoh pembayaran yang lebih cepat, kami sarankan agar anda membayar secara dalam talian melalui Astro Quick Pay.

Anda akan menerima dua notifikasi SMS berasingan setelah berjaya mendaftar dengan nombor penjejakan penghantaran untuk Plug & Play Box dan kad SIM Astro.

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).

Bagi pelanggan Astro Fiber baharu dengan penghala RG21, anda akan dibimbing untuk memasang Aplikasi Astro Fiber pada peranti mudah alih anda semasa pemasangan perkhidmatan. Sebagai alternatif, anda boleh merujuk kepada panduan pengguna di sini untuk pemasangan sendiri.

Anda boleh menambah peringatan untuk membayar bil anda, pada Kalendar Google anda dengan satu klik. Nikmati perkhidmatan tanpa gangguan, dengan mengingati untuk membayar bil anda tepat pada masanya.

If your Astro account is suspended or disconnected, your Sun NXT app access will be immediately affected, and you will no longer be able to use the service. To restore your Sun NXT app access, please ensure your Astro account is active.

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.

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.

Your Astro X3 pack will be activated immediately after you complete your sign-up. Once your sign-up is complete, you can start streaming its content immediately via the Astro app on your Smart TV or through Astro GO on supported devices

a) If you sign up via Astro’s Official Website:
You will be required to create an Astro ID and password during sign-up. Once your subscription is successfully activated, you will receive a "Welcome to Astro" email confirming your activation and can start streaming right away.
To find out more, please visit: Here
i. If you sign up via Astro Sales Agents:
ii. You will receive a “Welcome to Astro” email prompting you to create your Astro ID password and confirming your successful activation. Once your password is set, you can start streaming.

b)Important Notes:

i. When creating your Astro ID, you will be required to use an Astro ID that is not linked to an active Astro account. If the Astro ID (i.e. email address) you enter is already linked to an active Astro account, you will be prompted to use a different Astro ID

ii. However, if the Astro ID you enter is linked to an inactive Astro account, you will have the option to reuse that Astro ID.

Kami akan mencadangkan pelayar berikut untuk proses pengesahan yang lancar:

• Google Chrome

• Microsoft Edge

• Mozilla Firefox

• Safari

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

Sila pastikan anda menggunakan ID yang betul untuk penyerahan eKYC.

Untuk rakyat Malaysia:

1. Sila pastikan anda menggunakan MyKad atau MyTentera.

2. Ambil gambar depan dan belakang ID anda.

3. Pastikan tiada silau apabila mengambil foto.

4. Pastikan untuk mengambil gambar di dalam bilik yang terang untuk mendapatkan kualiti gambar yang tertinggi.

5. Tolong jangan tutup ID anda apabila mengambil gambar kerana ia mungkin menjejaskan ketepatan 'OCR Optical Character Recognition'.

Untuk Penduduk Tetap Malaysia dan Warganegara Lain:

1. Sila gunakan Pasport sahaja.

2. Sila ambil keseluruhan gambar pasport anda, yang mengandungi maklumat peribadi anda padanya dan tandatangan anda.

3. Pastikan tiada silau apabila mengambil foto.

4. Tolong jangan tutup ID anda apabila anda mengambil gambar, kerana ia boleh menjejaskan ketepatan 'OCR Optical Character Recognition'.

Yes. All TVBAnywhere+ add-on plans; VOD Zone, Channel Zone, and Premium allow streaming on up to 2 devices concurrently. This means you can enjoy your favorite content on two devices at the same time.

Pek baharu dan akses Netflix di Ultra Box tersedia untuk pelanggan Astro IPTV. Bagaimanapun, pelanggan Astro IPTV di Ulti Box akan dapat menikmati akses kepada Netflix pada peringkat kemudian.

Dengan menambah akaun Netflix pada bil Astro anda, akaun Netflix anda sudah diaktifkan. Tiada langkah tambahan diperlukan untuk pengaktifan.

Ia akan mengambil masa kira-kira 10 hingga 15 minit sebelum anda dapat melihat pembelian anda.

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.

You can recover your Netflix subscription  here.

All new and existing Astro Pay TV customers can subscribe to ZEE5 Premium for only RM10.80/month by visiting www.astro.com.my/zee5.

Please follow the steps below to subscribe:
Step 1: Go to www.astro.com.my/zee5
Step 2: Log in with your Astro ID
Step 3: Key in your email address and proceed to add ZEE5 to your bill
Step 4: Now, enjoy all your favourite shows on ZEE5!

Please reach out to the Simply South team by emailing them at [email protected] you have any enquiries or require assistance with the app.

If you would like to contact Astro, you may reach out to our Customer Service Centre by:

1. Submitting a feedback form here: www.astro.com.my/contactus/form; or
2. Reaching to us via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838 for assistance

Jika anda mempunyai kabel Astro yang tidak digunakan, alat kawalan jauh atau kotak lama yang terbiar di rumah, anda dikehendaki membuang semua peranti tersebut di Pusat Pengumpulan E-Waste yang berdaftar yang boleh dirujuk di sini.

Untuk semua soalan berkaitan kitarsemula, sila klik di sini.

ZEE5 is an Indian subscription video on demand and over-the-top streaming service run by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. With the app, subscribers can enjoy over 170,000 hours of on demand content from originals, movies, TV shows, music and more across 18 languages including English, Tamil, Hindi and Punjabi – all in a single destination.

• Anda dibenarkan menarik balik permohonan penamatan akaun sekiranya penamatan masih dalam tempoh penjadualan dengan menghubungi Astro.
• Untuk akaun Regular (DTH) yang telah ditamatkan dan masih memegang peralatan, sila hubungi Astro untuk tindakan selanjutnya.
• Untuk akaun dengan jalur lebar yang telah ditamatkkan, kami tidak dapat mengaktifkan semula perkhidmatan. Namun begitu, anda boleh membuat permohonan baru.

A . Via www.astro.com.my/sunnxt
Sun NXT Lite Flow

• Step 1 : Open the Sun NXT app page on your device and click on “Get or activate Sun NXT now” to log in with your Astro ID and user will proceed Add On subscription.

• Step 2: After successful activation, users will be redirected to the Sun NXT web app.
  Note: An email with an auto-generated password will be sent to the user’s email.

Sun NXT Premium Flow

• Step 1: Open the Sun NXT app page on your device and click on “Get or activate Sun NXT now” to log in with your Astro ID.

• Step 2: After successfully activating the Add-on subscription, users will be redirected to the Sun NXT web app.

B. Via the My Astro App

• Step 1: Download the My Astro app from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei App Gallery.
• Step 2: Go to Account > Subscription > Add-ons > Apps > Sun NXT Premium > Confirm Order.
• Step 3: Press "Get or Activate Sun NXT Now" and follow the on-screen steps.
• Step 4: Once redirected to the Sun NXT app, create a Sun NXT account as instructed.

C. Via the Ultra/Ulti Box
Sun NXT Lite Flow

• Step 1: Launch the Sun NXT app from the rail of apps at the bottom of the screen. Click on ‘Go to Sun NXT app’ at the bottom.
• Step 2: Input email address for activation.
• Step 3: Validate email using an OTP.
• Step 4: Once account is activated & provisioning is successful, Astro will send an email on the auto-generated password upon successful subscription.
• Step 5: The user will be redirected to the partner’s app, where they will land on the Sun NXT main page and they can proceed to log in with their activated account via Astro.

Sun NXT Premium Flow

• Step 1: Launch the Sun NXT app from the rail of apps at the bottom of the screen.
• Step 2: lick on ‘Go to Sun NXT app’ at the bottom.
• Step 3: Input email address for activation.
• Step 4: Validate email using an OTP.
• Step 5: Once account is activated & provisioning is successful, Astro will send an email on the auto-generated password upon successful subscription.
• Step 6: The user will be redirected to the partner’s app, where they will land on the Sun NXT main page and they can proceed to log in with their activated account via Astro.

Anda boleh menyemak bil dan tunggakan anda melalui laman web My Astro atau aplikasi My Astro melalui tapak web ini.

Nota: Penyata bil dan sejarah pembayaran tidak tersedia melalui WhatsApp. Untuk pengalaman pengurusan bil yang lebih lengkap, termasuk akses kepada sejarah pembayaran anda, muat turun dan gunakan aplikasi My Astro.

You can enjoy Prime Video benefits on Prime Video website and/or mobile app for 2 months once you have activated your Prime Video access anytime between 24 April 2025 – 23 June 2025.