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.

Your two-months Prime Video access begins on the day you activate your account.

No, you are not allowed to change your due date or maintain your old due date. Your current due date is as per Astro Policy. Therefore, to ensure that you continue to enjoy uninterrupted services, we advise you to observe this change in due date from Day 30 to Day 25 and proceed with the necessary payment.

Sun NXT offers content in six different languages: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, and Marathi.

This convenient option allows you to complete your registration without the need to provide hard copy documents physically to the sales agent. The identity verification process helps to secure your Account and protect it from unauthorised usage.

For Ultra/Ulti Plug & Play Box installation, it is recommended that you attempt to self-install by following the installation guide here, but there is an option to request for an installer to install the box at your premise. However, there will be a separate fee for this service request.

You may contact Astro's Contact Centre (03 - 9543 1543) to process the cancellation.

The Mesh WiFi device(s) needs to be returned upon service termination via an arranged pick-up by our installers.

You may report the incident on WhatsApp at 03-95433838 by typing PNP and our dedicated agents will attend to your matter. Please have your Airway Bill tracking numbers ready for validation.

If a replacement box/Astro SIM card is deemed necessary, a new Plug &Play Box and a new Astro SIM card will be couriered to your service address.

Yes, you can switch your current Asian Favourites selection to Viu Premium for FREE or purchase
Viu Premium as an add-on to your subscription for as low as RM8.40/month. Please refer to Q5
to Q9 for more information.

Please ensure that your existing Viu Premium account is terminated directly via the Viu mobile
app so you are not billed twice on two separate accounts. You can also reach out to Viu's
Customer Service (refer to Q18) or click on the “Contact Us” tab in the Viu app should you
require further assistance.

No, the courier charges are borne by Astro for the retrieval of the box and Smart Card/SIM Card.

There will be two attempts made to retrieve the box and you are required to be available at the agreed upon time.

Customers are given 90-days from their service termination date to return the Astro Box and SIM Card. If the box is not returned within this period, a “Box Fee” will be charged and appear as an itemized entry on their final bill when 90 days ended.

Astro X3 packs offer a new way to enjoy Astro — without the need for a set-top box or satellite dish, giving you a simpler and more flexible way to watch your favourite content. With no box required, you can start streaming your favourite entertainment shows and live sports instantly via the Astro app on selected Smart TVs and personal devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops — anytime, anywhere. And with just a 12-month contract, these plans offer greater flexibility while delivering the same breadth of content you enjoy with Astro.

You can choose from two flexible 12-month options, depending on your viewing preferences:

• Astro X3: Entertainment 12 Pack – for a wide range of entertainment content
• Astro X3: Sports 12 Pack – for live sports and comprehensive coverage

*No-contract options will be available from December 2026.

Astro TV customers

No, you will not be required to take on a new contract after moving. If you still have an existing contract, the contract will continue.

Broadband / IPTV customers

Yes, your contract will be renewed to a new 24-month contract.

We try to make as many movies and TV shows available for download. However, for some titles, while we may have the rights to offer them via streaming, we may not be able to offer them for download.

Yes, you will need to activate SecureGo again if you're on a new device.

When you activate SecureGo on a different device, you will receive an email to notify you that the device has been de-registered. 

If you suspect that someone else has gained access to your phone, contact our customer service immediately at 03-9543 3838 to unlink your Astro ID. 

Please ensure that you have subscribed to the mentioned channel.
If you're subscribed to this channel, follow below steps.

STEP 1
You need to refresh the signal on your box.
Refer to Refresh signal of your box guide.

STEP 2
If issue persist after 30 minutes, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form.

Yes, you may assign your family or friends to help you drop off the Astro box.

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.

To switch your bill delivery method to e-bill, you can do it through My Astro. Here's how:

1. Download the My Astro app or visit My Astro web
2. Login using your Astro ID
3. Go to Account > Bill delivery method
4. You will be able to switch your bill delivery method from your paper bill to e-bill. The bill will then be sent to your registered email address with Astro

Step 1:

Type ASTRO EBILL <Your 10-Digit Smart Card Number> <Your Email Address>

Example: ASTRO EBILL 0156123412 [email protected]

Step 2:

Send SMS to 66688

Note: This request must be sent from account holder’s mobile/primary number

*Standard telco charges and Terms & Conditions apply

💳 Want to manage your Astro bills easily?

📱 Download the My Astro app to:
- View and download bill statements
- Check payment history
- Pay in just a few taps

Customers who have activated the trial will be notified before it expires. They can choose to continue by subscribing at a price that will be disclosed later. If they are not interested, the trial will automatically expire after 2 months with no action required from them. Your Prime Video access will auto-expire, and you won’t be charged. However, please visit

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

to stay updated on Prime Video.

WeTV is a global video on demand and over-the-top streaming service, providing the best premium entertainment including Chinese, Indonesian, Korean, Thai, Japanese and Malaysian series and movies to fans of Asian entertainment.

Astro is continuously improving our user interface and introducing new features to our platforms to ensure that your Astro experience is more seamless, efficient and user-friendly.

For details on our latest interface, Picture-in-Picture mode and auto-start interactive mode on Astro GO, please click here.

In addition, we have also recently introduced a new look to the Title Information Page, the ability to disable the Profile Selection Screen and adjustable auto-standby timing. For more information, please click here.

Simply South is a streaming service and one-stop destination for South Indian Regional Video Content. Simply South has the largest library of Tamil, Telugu and Malayam content with the latest movies, evergreen classics and comedy clips on-demand.

STEP 1

Try to change channels on your Astro remote. Check the LED light.
If the LED is blinking 3 times or if it is not blinking, replace the batteries and proceed to STEP 2.
Otherwise, if the LED is blinking 1 time, your remote is working fine, let's proceed to STEP 3.

STEP 2

Check if you can change channels using your Astro remote control. You should no longer be experiencing this problem if is a battery issue.
If issue remain after batteries replacement, proceed to STEP 3.

STEP 3

You need to refresh the box setting manually from the box front panel.
Refer to Refresh Box setting (Clear NVRAM) - Ultra / Ulti Box.
If issue persist, please submit the issue on our Feedback Form.

Further details on pricing, billing and availability will be confirmed in coming months. Look out for more details and register your interest via https://astro.com.my/Netflix

No, customers without an Ultra/Ulti Box will not be able to enjoy Sun NXT via their Astro Box. However, they can enjoy Sun NXT on their mobile devices. To enjoy Sun NXT on their big screen, customers can upgrade to an Ulti/Ultra box. Customers can check their eligibility for the free box swap by logging into the My Astro app or by contacting Astro’s customer service at 03 9543 3838.

After 62 days of non-payment, your broadband account will be terminated, and an Early Termination Fee (ETF) will be applied for the remaining contract. If you would like to continue with the service, you need to clear the outstanding balance and apply a new account.

You can recover your Netflix subscription  here.

Yes, you can download selected content on the Viu mobile app for offline viewing at a later time
if you are a Viu Premium member. To view all the shows you have downloaded, please click on
the “download (downwards arrow)” button at the Home Page.

Yes, a charge of up to RM20.00 may be imposed upon reconnection.

All new and existing Astro Pay-TV customers are entitled to Astro special price when they signup for iQIYI as a VIP member via Astro at www.astro.com.my/iqiyi.

Bahasa Malaysia (BM) and Traditional Chinese subtitles will be available where rights permit. However, subtitle availability may vary depending on the title.

To check your account balance for your Astro bill, you can do it through My Astro. Here's how:

1. Download the My Astro app or visit My Astro web
2. Login using your Astro ID
3. Go to Account > Bills
4. You will be able to see your latest account balance, make payment, download bill statements, and view payment history all in one place

Alternatively, if you only want to check your account balance, you can do so with the steps below (Note: Method below is only for account balance viewing, not payment)

Step 1:
Type ASTRO<space>BAL<space>10-Digit Astro Account No.
Example: ASTRO BAL 08XXXXXXXX

*Standard telco charges and Terms and Conditions apply

Step 2:
Send SMS to 66688

💳 Want to manage your Astro bills easily?

📱 Download the My Astro app to:
- View and download bill statements
- Check payment history
- Pay in just a few taps

For customers that would like to subscribe to Multiroom with a box installation,

(i) customers on the old packages (example Family Pack, Starter Pack, Value Pack, Super Pack or Super Pack Plus) will have to subscribe to our new packages first by sending "Switch" to 03-9543 3838 via WhatsApp;

(ii) customers on the new Astro packages can subscribe by visiting product.astro.com.my/multiroom or WhatsApp "Hi" to 03-9543 3838.

Yes, eKYC verification is mandatory. In addition, this verification process helps to reduce manual handling of customer's personal information and secure against unauthorised usage.

By changing from a 12-months commitment period to 24-months, there will not be any cancellation fee applicable. You will start a new contract with 24-months commitment and receive the corresponding discount for that duration.

No, it is not necessary to change to one of the new packs. Customers can continue to enjoy the entertainment experience with their existing packs.

To check your payment history for your Astro bill, you can do it through My Astro. Here's how:

1. Download the My Astro app or visit My Astro web
2. Login using your Astro ID
3. Go to Account > Bills > Payment History
4. You will be able to see your payment history for the last twelve (12) months

💳 Want to manage your Astro bills easily?

📱 Download the My Astro app to:
- View and download bill statements
- Check payment history
- Pay in just a few taps

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.

Yes, you can manage all of your Astro Fibre subscriptions with the Astro Fibre App. However, you would need to create a different Astro ID for each Astro Fibre account.

Any Astro GO compatible device (mobile/tablet/PC) and Multiroom Smart TV* compatible TVs will benefit from Astro GO+.

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.