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.

Pembelian kandungan melalui aplikasi Astro Smart TV seperti Pay-Per-View dan Astro First tertakluk kepada cukai kerajaan sebanyak 8%

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

- Unit Mesh hanya boleh digunakan di dalam rumah. Ia boleh dipasang pada dinding atau diletakkan secara melintang pada meja. Jangan pasangkan dalam mod lain, seperti pada siling.

- Pastikan mempunyai jarak sekurang-kurangnya 10cm lapang di sekeliling unit mesh untuk memastikan pengudaraan yang betul.

- Jauhkan unit mesh daripada perkakas elektrik yang menjana medan magnetik yang kuat atau medan elektrik, seperti ketuhar gelombang mikro.

Customers can enjoy major European football leagues, over 3,000 hours of live tennis and other global sporting events LIVE and on-demand on the app. You may check out the complete list of competitions available on the app here: beIN SPORTS CONNECT | Live Leagues and Competitions | LaLiga, Serie A, Ligue

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.

Jika anda tidak mengingati alamat e-mel atau nombor telefon pintar yang didaftarkan pada akaun Disney+ anda, sila hubungi Pusat Khidmat Pelanggan Astro melalui WhatsApp di +603 9543 3838 untuk bantuan lanjut.

Tidak. Penebusan hendaklah dilakukan oleh pemilik akaun sahaja. Walau bagaimanapun, jika pemilik akaun tiada, ahli keluarga terdekat juga boleh melakukan penebusan dengan syarat pemilik akaun bersetuju dan memberikan kebenaran untuk menebus ganjaran menggunakan bukti kelayakan akaunnya.

Astro GO adalah eksklusif untuk pelanggan Astro sahaja. Untuk mengaksesnya, sila pastikan anda telah mencipta Astro ID dan memautkannya kepada Akaun Astro anda. Jika anda belum menciptanya, anda boleh rujuk di sini.

Setelah mencipta Astro ID, anda boleh mengakses Astro GO melalui:

1. Aplikasi Astro GO
   • Klik di sini untuk memuat turun aplikasi Astro GO pada peranti anda. Sila pastikan anda memuat turun versi terkini untuk menikmati ciri-ciri baharu.
   • Untuk peranti Huawei, buka Galeri Aplikasi untuk memuat turun aplikasi Astro GO. Peranti dan sistem operasi yang disokong pada masa kini ialah:
     • Sokongan Peranti: Huawei P40
     1. Keperluan platform: EMUI 10.1 & lebih tinggi
2. Astro GO pada pelayar web
   • Astro GO juga tersedia untuk penstriman secara langsung melalui komputer atau komputer riba anda di astrogo.astro.com.my
   • Cipta Astro ID dan kaitkan ID anda dengan memautkannya kepada Akaun Astro anda.
   • Selepas melancarkan aplikasi Astro GO, anda dikehendaki untuk log masuk dengan Astro ID anda. Jika anda tidak mempunyai Astro ID, sila ikuti langkah di bawah untuk menciptanya.

Tidak. Walau bagaimanapun, jika anda ingin batalkan perkhidmatan TV berbayar Astro tetapi berhasrat untuk melanggannya semula pada suatu tarikh, tempoh (tahun)anda bersama kami akan ditetapkan kepada status permulaan asal mengikut tarikh pengaktifan baru dimana peringkat Astro Rewards anda akan ditetapkan semula keperingkat Magenta.

If you receive this error message while activating Astro Smart TV, please follow the steps below:

1. Ensure that you have entered the sign-in code exactly as displayed on your TV screen.

• The code must be exactly 8 characters long.
• Do not enter fewer or more than 8 characters.

2. Check the code carefully before submitting.

• The activation code can be entered in uppercase or lowercase.
• The code will be accepted with or without dashes (-), as long as the characters entered are correct.

3. If the issue persists

• Refresh the activation screen on your Smart TV to generate a new code and try again.

If you are still having issues, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form.
This will help our support team investigate and assist you further.

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

Ya, namun kami menasihati anda untuk mengekalkan langganan anda sementara Smart TV anda sedang dibaiki bagi mengelakkan anda perlu memuat turun aplikasi tersebut sekali lagi.

SecureGo: Pemberitahuan pengesahan transaksi yang dihantar ke peranti berdaftar anda. Dengan SecureGo, anda boleh luluskan atau tolak transaksi dalam hanya beberapa saat.

WhatsApp OTP: OTP bermaksud 'One Time Password' iaitu WhatsApp nombor 6 digit yang dihantar ke nombor telefon anda untuk tujuan pengesahan.

Sila berikan nombor mudah alih utama anda melalui Portal My Astro, atau menghantarnya kepada salah satu platform kami yang ditemui di sini.

Nota:

• Sebarang perubahan butiran perhubungan hanya boleh diminta oleh pemegang akaun.
• Hanya kontak pemegang akaun akan dikemas kini sebagai nombor mudah alih utama dalam sistem.

Router Astro Fibre Wifi ialah dwijalur (dual band) Residential Gateway yang menyokong dua jalur frekuensi 2.4GHz dan 5GHz.

Anda boleh melanggan Multiroom (Smart TV) melalui salah satu saluran berikut:

a) Melalui halaman Multiroom
b) WhatsApp “Smart TV” atau hubungi 03-9543 3838
c) Kedai Astro

Ya, anda boleh menaik taraf pelan langganan Disney+ anda. Naik taraf akan berkuat kuasa serta-merta dan caj akan dikira secara prorata serta dipaparkan dalam bil Astro anda.

Anda boleh menaik taraf pelan langganan Disney+ anda melalui kaedah berikut:

a. Aplikasi atau laman web My Astro

b. WhatsApp atau hubungi Pusat Khidmat Pelanggan Astro di +603 9543 3838

c. Kunjungi Astro Store yang terdekat

Sila rujuk langkah-langkah di bawah untuk menaik taraf pelan langganan Disney+ anda melalui aplikasi atau laman web My Astro:

a. Log masuk ke aplikasi atau laman web My Astro

b. Pergi ke Manage Subscription → Add-ons → Manage your add-ons

c. Pilih Disney+ Premium

d. Klik Proceed

e. Semak dan sahkan pesanan anda

Tidak. Disney+ tidak tersedia pada aplikasi Astro Smart TV atau Astro GO.

Anda boleh mengakses Disney+ melalui:

a. Astro Ultra dan Ulti Box dengan memilah aplikasi Disney+ di baris Apps pada halaman Home.

b. Peranti peribadi (cth. telefon pintar, tablet dan Smart TV) dengan memuat turun aplikasi Disney+ atau melayari laman web Disney+.

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

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.

Currently, you can only select one Netflix subscription at a time. Your available options include the Basic 24 Months, Standard 24 Months, or Premium 24 Months plans.

Anda akan mendapat semula akses ke saluran anda di Astro serta-merta sebaik sahaja peralatan telah dipasang di rumah baharu anda, dengan syarat akaun anda aktif. Pelanggan masih boleh teruskan menonton melalui Astro Go.

Yes, please visit Astro's Self Service Portal via

myastro.astro.com.my

to update your email address or mobile number.

Starting from 24 January 2025, Astro One Pack customers can add on Netflix ala-carte (comes with 24 months contract) plan to their subscription. This plan allows customers to choose from three Netflix subscription plans Basic, Standard, and Premium with a 24-month contract. This plan is offered at a discounted rate compared to the regular monthly Netflix add on, providing a cost-effective way to enjoy Netflix content.

Untuk temujanji lawatan teknikal, caj semasa tidak akan berubah: Contohnya, Cukai Perkhidmatan 8% diserap oleh pihak Astro. Manakala, bagi caj pemasangan semasa juga tidak akan berubah. Contohnya, Cukai Perkhidmatan 6% asalnya sudah dimasukkan ke dalam caj pemasangan dan baki 2% akan diserap oleh pihak Astro.

If you require assistance with the app:
1. Submit an in-app feedback form via the ZEE5 website: https://www.zee5.com/contactUs/

If you have issues on billing and entitlement, you may contact Astro’s Customer Service by:
1. Submitting a feedback form here: www.astro.com.my/contactus/form; or
2. Reaching to us via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-95433838 for assistance

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.

Hanya Kad Kredit dan Kad Debit Visa, MasterCard, dan American Express yang dikeluarkan oleh bank di Malaysia dapat diterima oleh saluran bayaran milik Astro. Rakan kongsi rasmi pembayaran Astro mungkin mempunyai polisi yang berbeza - sila periksa dengan rakan kongsi pembayaran pilihan anda untuk maklumat terkini.

Anda boleh merakam cerita kegemaran anda, menyimpannya di storan rakaman awan and menonton di mana-mana peranti (Astro Box, Astro GO, Multiroom Smart TV).

Jika anda memilih untuk menurunkan taraf pek anda atau menamatkan perkhidmatan Astro sebelum berakhirnya terma kontrak anda, anda perlu membayar yuran pembatalan. Yuran pembatalan ini dikira berdasarkan pakej langganan anda, tempoh kontrak dan jenis dekoder. Jika anda membatalkan perkhidmatan anda/mengubah pakej anda apabila selesai terma kontrak anda, anda tidak perlu membayar apa-apa yuran pembatalan.

Bayaran pendahuluan boleh dibuat melalui kad kredit/debit atau perbankan dalam talian.

Untuk permintaan pemindahan, anda boleh memilih untuk:

(Cara paling cepat) Layan diri dengan log masuk ke My Astro app dan ikuti langkah di bawah:

1. Muat turun aplikasi My Astro app atau layari laman web My Astro
2. Log masuk dengan Astro ID anda
3. Pergi ke Akaun > Profil > Alamat
4. Tekan 'edit' pada 'Alamat premis'
5. Sahkan identiti anda dengan SecureGo atau OTP
6. Isikan alamat baharu anda dan sahkan permintaan pemindahan
7. Tiket sokongan akan dicipta dan kami akan menghubungi anda

ATAU

Serahkan maklum balas anda melalui pautan di bawah: https://support.astro.com.my/feedback-form

1: Pilih Jenis Maklum Balas.

• Kategori: Perkhidmatan Astro saya tidak tersedia pada masa ini
• Sub Kategori: Pemasangan/Penempatan Semula

2: Isi borang dan klik "Serah" tiket sokongan.

Pembayaran masa nyata ditunaikan hampir serta-merta. Namun, penyelenggaraan sistem secara harian dilakukan antara 12 tengah malam sehingga 3 pagi, dan sebarang pembayaran semasa tempoh ini ditangguhkan sehingga penyelenggaraan sistem selesai.

If the Astro Smart TV app crashes on your Smart TV, please follow the steps below:

1. Clear the App Cache

• Clear the Astro Smart TV application cache on your Smart TV.
• Once completed, relaunch the Astro Smart TV app.
• Check if the issue has been resolved.

2. Reinstall the Astro Smart TV App

• Uninstall the Astro Smart TV app from your Smart TV.
• Download and install the latest version of the Astro app from your TV's app store.
• Launch the app after installation.
• Try playing content again to verify whether the issue has been resolved.

If the app continues to crash after completing the above steps, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form and provide:

• Astro ID use
• Smart TV model
• OS version
• Details of the content being played when the crash occurs

This will help our support team investigate and assist you further.

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.

Viu Premium members can enjoy ad-free viewing, unlimited downloads for offline viewing, full
HD resolution and priority/exclusive access to content!
As a Viu Premium member, you will be able to enjoy the benefits below:
a. Premium Shows
b. Ad-free viewing
c. Unlimited Downloads
d. Malay Subtitles
e. Watch On TV
f. HD Streaming
g. Exclusive Viu Originals
h. Cast videos from mobile device to TV

Astro berterusan menyemak cadangan rancangannya untuk memastikan kami boleh memberikan pengalaman terbaik untuk semua para pelanggan kami. Kami telah menghentikan multiroom 50% untuk membolehkan pelanggan Astro kami dengan yuran langganan RM100 atau lebih untuk membayar hanya RM49.99 yuran standard (dengan persedian box) untuk menikmati pengalaman Multiroom di Ultra atau Ulti Box.

Kami kesali atas sebarang kesukaran.