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.

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

Anda boleh menyemak sejarah pembayaran anda dengan My Astro.

1. Muat turun aplikasi My Astro app atau layari laman web My Astro
2. Login masuk dengan Astro ID anda
3. Go to Akaun > Bil > Sejarah pembayaran
4. Anda boleh melihat sejarah pembayaran anda untuk dua belas (12) bulan yang lepas

💳 Nak urus bil Astro anda dengan mudah?

📱 Muat turun My Astro app sekarang untuk:
- Lihat dan muat turun penyata bil
- Semak sejarah pembayaran
- Bayar dengan beberapa klik sahaja

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

Anda akan dikenakan Cukai Perkhidmatan 8% ke atas perkhidmatan langganan Astro Pay TV yang diberikan pada atau selepas 1hb Mac 2024. Manakala untuk Astro Fibre termasuk Mesh WiFi akan kekal pada Cukai Perkhidmatan 6%.

Astro ID is the account you use to sign in and manage all your Astro services online. You can use your Astro ID for the following Astro apps and portals:

1. My Astro
2. Astro GO
3. HBO GO
4. Disney+
5. iQIYI
6. TVBAnywhere+
7. beIN Sports Connect
8. SYOK App
9. AWANI App
10. Astro Website
11. Ideaktiv portals

You can create an Astro ID using your mobile number or email address here. To secure your Astro ID, please proceed to next step and link the ID to your Astro account number (10 digits) or smart card number (12 digits).

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

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.

Untuk pemasangan Ultra Plug & Play Box, anda disarankan untuk cuba memasangnya sendiri dengan mengikuti panduan pemasangan di sini, tapi ada pilihan untuk meminta pemasang untuk memasang kotak di tempat anda. Tapi, ada caj berasingan untuk permintaan perkhidmatan ini.

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

Anda boleh menyemak baki akaun anda melalui My Astro.

1. Muat turun aplikasi My Astro app atau layari laman web My Astro
2. Login masuk dengan Astro ID anda
3. Go to Akaun > Bil
4. Anda boleh melihat baki akaun terkini, membuat bayaran, muat turun penyata bil, dan semak sejarah pembayaran — semuanya dalam satu aplikasi

Sebagai alternatif, jika anda hanya ingin menyemak baki akaun (Nota: Kaedah bawah hanya untuk semakan baki, dan bukan untuk pembayaran bil)

Langkah 1:

Taip ASTRO<jarak>BAL<jarak>No. Akaun Astro 10-Digit

Contoh: ASTRO BAL 08XXXXXXXX

Langkah 2:

Hantar SMS ke 66688

*Caj standard dan Terma & Syarat pembekal perkhidmatan telekomunikasi dikenakan

💳 Nak urus bil Astro anda dengan mudah?

📱 Muat turun My Astro app sekarang untuk:
- Lihat dan muat turun penyata bil
- Semak sejarah pembayaran
- Bayar dengan beberapa klik sahaja

There will be no penalty fee if you choose to cancel your iQIYI VIP subscription. Your cancellation will take effect upon your current entitlement expiry date. Kindly note that if you cancel your subscription within 24 hours before your entitlement expiry date as reflected in the iQIYI app (not according to Astro billing cycle), your subscription may be auto renewed.

Ini adalah sebahagian daripada inisiatif 'GO GREEN' Astro untuk menggalakkan pengebilan tanpa kertas. Caj bil bercetak bertujuan menggalakkan pelanggan memilih e-Bil yang lebih mudah dan efisien untuk menerima bil anda berbanding bil fizikal. Jadi, caj RM10.00 akan dikenakan ke atas semua pelanggan Astro yang baharu dan sedia ada yang memilih bil fizikal.

Ya, tontonan melalui aplikasi Astro Smart TV akan menggunakan satu (1) daripada had tontonan serentak Astro GO anda.

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+.

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.

If you see the error message "There is No Internet Connection" while using the Astro app on your Smart TV, please follow these troubleshooting steps:

1. Check Your Internet Connection

• Confirm whether your Smart TV is connected to the internet via Wi-Fi or a LAN (Ethernet) cable.

2. Check the LAN Cable Connection (if using Ethernet)

• Ensure the LAN cable is securely connected from the router's LAN port to the TV's LAN port.
• Verify that the LED indicator lights on both the router and TV network port are active.

3. Test the LAN Cable

• Connect the same LAN cable to another device (for example, a laptop or another Smart TV).
• Check whether the device can access the internet to confirm the cable is functioning properly.

4. Reconnect to Wi-Fi (if using Wi-Fi)

• Go to your TV's network settings.
• Select your home Wi-Fi network and choose Forget Network.
• Reconnect to the Wi-Fi network by entering the password again.

5. Check Other Devices

• Verify that other devices in your home (such as smartphones, tablets, or laptops) can connect to the same Wi-Fi network.
• If all devices are unable to connect, the issue may be with your internet service.

6. Restart Your Devices

• Turn off and restart the following devices:

• Router
• Modem (if applicable)
• Smart TV

• Wait a few minutes for the internet connection to stabilize.
• Launch the Astro app again and test the playback.

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
• Error reported on device

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

Yes, please visit Astro's Self Service Portal via

myastro.astro.com.my

to update your email address or mobile number.

Yes, your information will still be available in the HBO Max app if you choose to sign in using the same email address as your current Astro login.

Untuk menyemak kontrak anda, sila layan My Astro.

Untuk daftar untuk e-bil, anda boleh daftar melalui My Astro.

1. Muat turun aplikasi My Astro app atau layari laman web My Astro
2. Login masuk dengan Astro ID anda
3. Go to Akaun > Bil
4. Anda boleh tukar penghantaran bil anda dari bil kertas ke e-bil. Bil anda akan dihantar ke alamat e-mel yang anda telah daftarkan dengan Astro


Langkah 1:

Taipkan ASTRO<jarak>EBILL<jarak><Nombor Kad Pintar 10-Digit><jarak><Alamat Email>

Contoh:ASTRO EBILL 0156123412 [email protected]

Langkah 2:

Hantar SMS ke 66688

Nota:- Permintaan ini hantar boleh dibuat dari nombor telefon utama pemilik akaun

*Caj standard perkhidmatan telekomunikasi dan Terma & Syarat dikenakan

💳 Nak urus bil Astro anda dengan mudah?

📱 Muat turun My Astro app sekarang untuk:
- Lihat dan muat turun penyata bil
- Semak sejarah pembayaran
- Bayar dengan beberapa klik sahaja

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.

Sila rujuk di bawah untuk menyediakan Ultra Plug & Play Box anda;

Untuk sambung melalui kabel LAN;

1. Matikan Astro Box lama anda.

2. Untuk sambung Ultra Plug & Play Box anda melalui kabel LAN:

a. Cabut kabel LAN daripada Astro Box lama anda dan sambungkan kabel LAN kepada Ultra Plug & Play Box baharu anda.

i. Untuk pelanggan Maxis IPTV, pastikan hujung kabel LAN satu lagi disambungkan ke router anda.

ii. Untuk pelanggan IPTV TIME, cabut hujung kabel LAN yang sama daripada modem anda, sambungkannya ke mana-mana port LAN pada router anda. Pastikan bahawa anda tidak memasang semula kabel LAN anda ke dalam kotak yang sama.

Nota: Jika anda mempunyai modem dua dalam satu; router, anda boleh melangkau langkah ii).

Untuk menyambung melalui Wi-fi;

Cabut kabel LAN anda daripada Astro Box lama anda, dan jangan pasangkannya di Ultra Plug & Play Box baharu anda.

Astro sentiasa menambah baik antaramuka pengguna (User Interface) kami dan memperkenalkan ciri baharu pada platform kami untuk memastikan pengalaman Astro anda lebih lancar, cekap dan mesra pengguna.

Untuk mendapatkan butiran tentang antaramuka terbaharu kami, mod Picture-in-Picture dan mod interaktif automula di Astro GO, sila klik di sini.

Untuk mendapatkan butiran tentang wajah baharu pada Halaman Maklumat Rancangan (Title Information Page), keupayaan untuk melumpuhkan Skrin Pemilihan Profil dan pemasaan auto-standby boleh laras, sila klik di sini.

Selain itu, kami juga telah memperkenalkan kemampuan untuk tatal tanpa had di Halaman Maklumat Rancangan (Title Information Page) dan keupayaan untuk memilih kualiti video terus di pemain video. Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila klik di sini.

Nombor akaun anda akan digunakan untuk mengenal pasti/mengesahkan anda untuk semua Perkhidmatan Selepas Jualan. Anda juga boleh menggunakan nombor telefon bimbit/nombor Kad pintar Astro/nombor Kad Pengenalan atau nombor Astro box anda.

Jika anda TIDAK membuat sebarang perubahan pada pek Astro anda pada atau selepas 9 November 2021, anda boleh menikmati sehingga empat (4) aliran serentak di Astro GO di mana-mana, pada bila-bila masa. Tetapi jika anda mempunyai langganan Astro GO+, anda boleh menikmati sehingga empat (4) aliran serentak.

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. Anda boleh menerokai aplikasi My Astro walaupun anda tidak log masuk. Klik pada "Teruskan sebagai tetamu" untuk menyemak ciri aplikasi sebelum log masuk.

Namun, kami mencadangkan pelanggan Astro untuk log masuk ke aplikasi My Astro dengan Astro ID untuk pengalaman yang terbaik. Inilah cara memautkan Astro ID anda ke akaun Astro anda.

Muat turun My Astro app atau layari laman web My Astro.

Pemulangan semula lebihan bayaran hanya boleh dipohon oleh pemilik akaun Astro yang berdaftar.

Walau bagaimanapun, sekiranya anda ingin meminta pemulangan semula lebihan bayaran bagi pihak pemilik akaun, anda boleh mengemukakan dokumen-dokumen sokongan (contoh: surat kebenaran, sijil kematian, salinan kad pengenalan pihak ketiga).

Sila rujuk Soalan Lazim ini untuk maklumat lanjut, atau klik di sini untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut dan daftar untuk Ultra Box. Secara alternatif, anda boleh membuat panggilan di 03-7481 8000 untuk menghubungi wakil Astro.

Pek Astro One adalah seperti berikut:

Astro One: Entertainment Pack menawarkan pelbagai hiburan vernakular kegemaran, termasuk rancangan Melayu, Korea, Cina, India, Kanak-kanak dan antarabangsa yang digemari keluarga di Malaysia.

Astro One: Sports Pack pula memberikan pengalaman penuh aksi sukan dengan semua saluran Sukan kami, sebagai tambahan kepada kandungan dalam Entertainment Pack.

Astro One: Epic Pack adalah pilihan terbaik untuk mereka yang mahukan semuanya. Selain kandungan daripada Entertainment Pack dan Sports Pack, pengalaman penstriman unggul ini turut merangkumi kandungan terbaik dari aplikasi penstriman kegemaran anda semuanya dalam satu platform.

Untuk maklumat lanjut, layari www.astro.com.my

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

Sun NXT is an app that offers content in six different languages: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, and Marathi. The app carries a large collection of movies, including Tamil classics and latest releases. Sun NXT also offers a variety of content ranging from TV shows, live TV shows, news, music videos, kids' shows, comedy clips, to trailers.

Starting 29th April 2025 onwards, Sun NXT will be available on Astro via two tiers:

• Sun NXT Lite: Complimentary for Indian Favourites/Maharaja Pack customers only, with content similar to 6 Sun channels (SUN TV HD, SUN MUSIC HD, SUN LIFE, SUN NEWS, ADITHYA & KTV,) and Video On Demand (VOD) content (TV shows), with more than 2000 hours of content.
• Sun NXT Premium: Available to all Astro customers for only RM 25.00/month (RRP RM30.80) with an expanded access to the full Sun NXT library.

If you're interested in subscribing to the HBO Max app via Astro, you can use the My Astro app through the following methods:

• App: Download the My Astro app from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei AppGallery.
• Web: Visit www.astro.com.my/max
• STB: You can subscribe HBO Max by either launching the HBO Max app OR the My Astro app on your Ultra/Ulti Box.
• WhatsApp: You can reach out to us via WhatsApp by typing "Hi" to 03-9543 3838. Then from main menu select Add-on Purchase -> Enter code HBOMAXULT.

SecureGo hanya boleh dipautkan kepada satu (1) peranti untuk setiap nombor Astro ID untuk tujuan keselamatan. Ini membantu mengelakkan penipuan berkaitan penjejasan nombor ID anda atau penggunaan peranti lain untuk mendaftarkan SecureGo dengan ID anda.

WeTV offers a wide range of hot and exclusive content in advance for WeTV VIP members, which includes WeTV Originals, series, dramas and many more. With a VIP subscription, you can also enjoy all these exciting content with the ability to skip advertisements to stream without interference and watch your favourite shows on two devices at the same time!

VIP membership privileges:

1. Premium Content on WeTV only

2. Enjoy VIP content on two devices at the same time

3. Watch the content in advance before anyone else!

Ya, pelanggan Astro yang telah menaik taraf pakej atau menyambung semula perkhidmatan mereka pada Februari 2024 akan dikenakan Cukai Perkhidmatan 8% mulai 1hb Mac 2024 untuk tempoh perkhidmatan pada atau selepas 1hb Mac 2024.

Ya, pelanggan akan dikenakan Bayaran Bil Kertas sebanyak RM10.00 setiap bulan bagi setiap akaun.

Jika anda memerlukan bantuan lanjut mengenai aplikasi Astro Fibre, sila hubungi Pusat Perhubungan Pelanggan kami di 03-9543 1543 dan ejen Astro akan bantu anda dengan segera.

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"