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.

Yes, effective on bill date 9^th July 2024 onwards, customers who upgraded their package from Astro TV Pack to Astro Broadband Bundle/Astro Fibre Bundle will be charged 6% Service Tax. Any adjustment or proration charges incurred before the upgrade will be calculated based on 6% service tax rate in the next bill, in line with the latest package upgrade.

Yes. The highest video quality available on the TVBAnywhere+ app is 1080p.

You will be able to enjoy all the content on ZEE5 immediately upon successful purchase from the Astro website. You may enjoy your Premium privileges from the ZEE5 app on your Ultra Box, Ulti Box, mobile devices (Android & iOS), Apple TV, Android TV, as well as on Web (www.Zee5.com).Please ensure that the email address used to log in to the app is the same one used to purchase your ZEE5 premium subscription.

Mesh WiFi network refers to a unified wireless network that is formed by utilizing inter-connected WiFi nodes (Mesh devices) placed throughout the house.

Below are the details of the Sun NXT pricing options for Astro customers.

No as the account must be in

‘Active’

status to proceed with the termination.

Yes, your complimentary access to the Sun NXT Lite app will continue even after upgrading to the Astro One Epic Pack.

ZEE5 offers a wide range of exclusive content that is available only for ZEE5 premium members, which includes ZEE5 Originals, world-renowned Hollywood flicks, blockbuster Hindi cinemas, superhit regional movies across 18 different languages, American TV shows, documentaries, dubbed movies in regional languages and so much more. With a premium membership, you can enjoy all these exciting content with a seamless ad-free experience.

The Astro Fibre App is a mobile application exclusively for Astro Fibre customers to allow them to schedule when each user can access the internet, content filtering that blocks harmful sites, Internet Security to protect against phishing and risky links, and Traffic Boost to prioritize calls, streaming, and gaming when it matters most., easy device management, amongst many other features for a better WiFi experience to keep your family safe and secure network.

4K content is currently not supported on the Ultra/Ulti Box. However, you can still enjoy Prime Video in 4K on compatible smart devices.

Successful payment via JomPAY will be posted real time.

Please use your Astro ID that was registered with your Astro Fibre subscription to log in to the Astro Fibre App.

For Platinum Pack and Multiroom Smart TV customers, Astro GO+ is included in your subscription at no extra charge. For customers on other packages, you will be able to add-on Astro GO+ to your subscription for RM 5.99/month.

Yes, you may still watch Love Nature on CH550 and Sports content on CH810–CH833, which offer the same content and programmes in HD resolution.

Kindly note that channels CH810–CH833 are only available to customers with Sports entitlement in their subscribed TV Pack.

No, Astro & Broadband only offers a 24-month contract period upon sign up.

Astro introduces the new Ulti Box with a redesigned new interface, Cloud recording feature, enhanced search capabilities and more. Just connect the all new Ulti Box to the Internet and take control of your entertainment and stream up to 100,000 videos on demand, anytime.

The features of the new Ulti Box include:

· New Home Screen -Everything you see is yours

· Discover Video on Demand (VOD) - Discover 100,000 videos, stream anytime, anywhere

· Search - Search for your favorite show or video faster and easier

· Play from Start - Missed the start of the show? Just restart.

· Stop Here, Continue There -Stop on one screen and continue on another device

· Multi-Screen - Stream seamlessly across any device

· Cloud Recording - Record all the programmers you want at the same time

. **Continuous viewing - Enable to continue watching your favorite shows during raining.

We recommend an Internet speed of 10Mbps and above for optimal access to cloud recording, streaming on demand videos and search functions.

Note: ** Except 4K UHD, Astro First and all radio channels

There several possible reasons for a faulty SIM card. You may visit Astro's Help & Support page and scroll to 2. Technical Troubleshooting - Ultra Box / Ulti Box to find the scenario that best matches your situation. Then follow the troubleshooting steps provided.

Subscribing to any of the Astro X3 pack will not affect your existing Astro plan. The Astro X3 pack is treated as a separate subscription, with a new account created under a different email address. Your current Astro plan and its services will remain active and unchanged unless you choose to terminate them separately.

• 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 available if customers also subscribe to broadband for a better-connected experience.

Unfortunately, the the drop off option is only available for non-DBB customer. For DBB customer we will arrange for our appointed agent to collect your equipment. You will receive a phone call from our representative within 3 business days from your termination date to schedule the collection.

Starting 29th April 2025 onwards, the Sun NXT app will be available on the Ultra/Ulti Box for all Astro customers to enjoy on the big screen, web app or/and mobile app.

Astro wants to give our members the convenience of having all their favourite series, exciting originals, vernacular signatures, live sports and local blockbuster movies in one place. Astro customers will be able to enjoy greater convenience by having Netflix bundled with their Astro subscription, consolidating the subscriptions, and providing easy access for payment in a single bill, at the best value.

Only the account holder is allowed to manage the auto-debit facility. However, a third-party card holder has the right to withdraw their registered card from the linked-account with proper validation.

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.

Starting 24 April 2025 – 23 June 2025, Ultra and Ulti Box customers will receive 2 months access to Prime Video by Amazon at no additional cost, as well as access to Prime Video via the website and mobile app. If you have yet to upgrade to our latest Ultra/Ulti Box, please reach out to us via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838.

Watch this video or follow below steps to refresh signal of your Astro box

OR

Please ensure to put your box on standby mode to refresh the signal.

The fastest way is via My Astro:

1. Open/Download the My Astro app or visit My Astro web
2. Login with your Astro ID
3. Go to Account
4. Tap on Subscription or TV pack
5. Tap on Rooms
6. For the box that you would like to refresh the smartcard, tap on 'Refresh box' button. This will refresh your Astro box signal

OR

WhatsApp
1. Message 'Hi' to us at 03-9543 3838
2. Click on Tap Here for Options
3. Select Help & Support
4. Type Refresh Astro Box Signal

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📡 Experiencing technical issues?

📱 Download the My Astro app to:
- Perform self-troubleshoot
- Solve in a few minutes
- No need to call customer service

No, there will not be any fees if you change your current Asian Favourites selection to Viu
Premium. You may also switch between Asian Favourites options once every billing cycle.

In support of the environment, customers are encouraged to opt for bill statements delivered for free via email or SMS for better savings as the Paper Bill Charge will be revised from RM7.00 to RM10.00 per bill/month, starting 1st August 2022. The Paper Bill Charge will be waived for customers who opt for e-Billing as their preferred bill delivery method.

Starting Thursday, November 14, 10 AM, Netflix will increase the prices for Netflix subscriptions across all plans (Basic, Standard, and Premium) in Malaysia. For Astro subscription packs that are bundled with Netflix, the price change will only take effect on 1 March 2025.

If you subscribe to Netflix through Astro, please note the following changes:

1. New Netflix add-on sign-ups: The new prices will take effect immediately.
2. Existing Netflix add-on customers who subscribed before November 14, 2024: The price change will take effect for billing cycles starting on or after November 21, 2024.
3. Astro subscription packs that are bundled with Netflix: The price change will only take effect on March 1, 2025.

Sun NXT app allows you to create a separate kids profile for children below the age of 12. Once you log into the kids’ profile, you will be required to enter a password before you can switch back to the adult profile. All content specific to children will be tagged as 'Kids Content' and only such restricted content will be accessible through the kids’ profile.

You can use your existing Prime Video account to access Prime Video on the Ultra/Ulti Box however, if you would like to enjoy the Prime Video for 2 months without additional cost, you may register with a new mobile number/email address. Alternatively, you can activate the 2-month access period using the same mobile number or email address associated with your Prime Video account after your current subscription ends, anytime between 24 April 2025 and 23 June 2025.

• Starting 1 March 2026 - Astro Showtime (CH 411), Rock Action (CH 414), and Rock X Stream (CH 415) will be available to customers
• Starting 1 April 2026 - Astro FAM Time (CH 412) will be available to customers

The "coming soon" label on some streaming apps on your TV and the "Apps" page of Astro's website allows our customers to stay on top of new launches as they happen! Stay tuned for these upcoming streaming apps so you can access even more content that you love from across the world.

After termination of Astro subscription, customer will be given two options of returning the Astro Box and SIM Card. The options available are:

a. At-Home Collection:

- Peninsular Malaysia customers are required to self-pack their Ultra Box or Ulti Box and SIM Card into a Flyers Pack provided by the appointed courier agent during collection.

- East Malaysia customers may hand over the Ultra Box or Ulti Box and SIM Card directly to pur appointed technician during collection.

OR

b. Self Drop-off: Customers are required to self-pack their Ultra Box or Ulti Box and SIM Card into a box.

- Peninsular Malaysia customers may drop the parcel off at any City-Link branch.

Operation hours for our appointed courier partner:

City-Link

Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 8:30am - 1:30pm
Sunday & PH: OFF

- East Malaysia customers may drop the parcell at any City-Link Branches listed below:

Operation hours for our appointed courier partner:

City-Link

Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 8:30am - 1:30pm
Sunday & PH: OFF

No, if your account is suspended or disconnected, you will retain your existing subscription when you reconnect.

Customers will still be charged a penalty of RM 100 (exclusive of Sales and Service Tax), as per our terms and conditions, as the Astro Box & SIM Card are properties of Astro.

Auto-debit payment will be debited from your account 5-7 working days after your billing cycle date.
If your auto-debit payment is unsuccessful, you will receive an SMS alert.

Astro Cloud is a virtual storage that allows you to record and watch your favourite TV shows on Astro GO anytime, anywhere. Customers can enjoy 200 hours (500 GB) of cloud recording on Astro GO web and mobile app, and on your Astro Box (if applicable) at no additional cost.

To check your remaining Cloud storage space, go to Settings > My Devices, you will find your cloud storage information here.

You can upgrade your storage to a total of 1,500 hours (4000gb) with the Astro GO+ add-on for RM 5.99/month.

Kindly visit https://myastro.astro.com.my/ or call us at 03-7490 8102 to upgrade your storage plan.

Yes, the iQIYI app is accessible globally. However, the content of the app might differ depending on the country which will be tailored based on local content rights and market preferences.

e‑Invoice comes with several key benefits that can enhance your overall billing experience, including:

Greater convenience
Receive your invoice in a secure digital format and access it anytime. No printed bills are sent to your address.

Improved security
Each e‑Invoice comes with a validation link through IRBM’s system, helping ensure authenticity and reducing the risk of lost or tampered documents.

Better support for tax compliance
Digital invoices make it easier to submit the right documentation for tax purposes and ensure your records align with regulatory requirements.

More efficient record keeping
All invoices are stored digitally, making retrieval, tracking and financial reporting simpler.

Environmentally friendlier
Going digital helps reduce paper usage and contributes to sustainable, eco‑friendly practices.

Unfortunately, you can't watch on My Astro. However, Astro customers can watch their favourite shows anytime, anywhere using the Astro GO app which is included in their subscription.

You can still download the My Astro app to browse our latest content, rent movies, receive reminder for new shows, and claim exclusive rewards that is related to our content.

📺 Not sure what to watch?

📱 Download the My Astro app to:
- Discover trending shows & movies
- Search by category or title
- Get notified on new shows

Yes, customer may choose to have different billing method for each different account.

Physical bill charging will only apply to the account that has opted for paper bills.