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.

The number of concurrent streams depends on your Disney+ subscription plan:

a. Disney+ Standard: Up to 2 concurrent streams

b. Disney+ Premium: Up to 4 concurrent streams

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.

If your Astro service is suspended, your Disney+ subscription will be paused and will only resume once your Astro service has been reinstated.

If your Astro service is terminated, your Disney+ subscription through Astro will also be terminated.

If you are currently on the Disney+ Basic plan, your plan will automatically be renamed to Disney+ Standard. You will also be able to stream on up to 2 devices concurrently instead of 1 previously and enjoy unlimited device registrations with no change to your monthly fee.

If you are currently on the Disney+ Premium plan, you will be able to stream on up to 4 devices concurrently instead of 3 previously and enjoy unlimited device registrations with no change to your monthly fee.

For further information and support relating to the Disney+ app experience or app-related features, please visit the Disney+ Help Centre.

• If you have signed up for a PVR (New customers), you will have to maintain your Astro subscription for 24 months, or a pro-rated penalty shall apply.
• If you have signed up for a PVR (Existing customers), you will have to maintain your Astro subscription for 24 months, or a pro-rated penalty shall apply.
• If you took up a PVR decoder at a special offer with the package subscription of Super Pack Lite/Super Pack/Super Pack Plus/monthly subscription > RM169.60 (price includes Govt tax), you will have to maintain your package subscription for a minimum of 6 months, or a flat penalty fee of RM106 (price includes Govt tax) shall apply.

You can be assured that your data are safe with us. Astro implemented sufficient security measures to protect customer data and fully comply to Personal Data Protection Act

Check out our user guide for a quick and easy way to get started!

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Do you need more information? Watch our Astro Ultra How to videos here.

You will be able to view your new package(s) within 24 hours of subscribing. Please note that if you are an Astro customer subscribing to HD channels, you will have to connect an HDMI cable to your TV before you will be able to enjoy the channels.

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.

You can record your favourite shows, save them to the cloud storage and watch it across any of your devices (Astro Box, Astro GO devices, Multiroom Smart TV).

You have the liberty to manage device connection on your own.

"Payment Due Date" refers to the payment deadline for your Astro bills each month.

There will be no changes to your HBO Max app subscription. You can continue accessing the app as usual. However, due to Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and Astro's partnership model going forward, the HBO HD (CH 411), Cinemax HD (CH 412), HBO Family (CH 414) and HBO Hits (CH 415) channels will cease on Astro at 11:59 PM on 28 February 2026.

Please ensure you:

a. Have your original identification card “MyKad” (Front & Back) with you (Malaysian).

b. Have your original Passport & Visa with you (Non-Malaysian).

c. Are in a brightly lit environment

After service termination of your Astro Fibre service, we will call you via your registered mobile number (up to 3 times over 3 days) to schedule an arranged pick-up by one of our Astro agents. Our agent will then come to your doorstep, dismantle the devices for you and retrieve them.

Note: Upon termination of your service, customers are required to return their old Astro Fibre devices to Astro. Failure to do so will incur a fee of RM200 (WiFi Router), RM500 (Fibre Modem) and RM200 (Mesh WiFi Unit - if applicable) for each unit. All prices stated are exclusive of Govt. tax.

If you're facing this kind of suspicious activity on your account, please report it to our customer service immediately at 03-9543 3838.

The Viu app offers subtitles in English for all content and Bahasa Malaysia for selected content.
Additionally, dubbing in Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia and Cantonese is also available for
selected titles. You will be able to select or switch off subtitles and dubbing when you play
videos in full screen.

Yes, you can change your subtitle and dubbing for your contents, however, the dubbing may differ from content to content.

All streaming apps will be made available on the Ultra Box first, followed by the Ulti Box. If you would like to upgrade to the Ultra Box, please visit product.astro.com.my/tv or reach us via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838 for assistance.

Yes, you can activate your access anytime between April 24, 2025, and June 23, 2025, to get 2 months of access to Prime Video at no additional charge. Please note that the offer is subject to change. All sign-ups are also subject to the Prime Video app usage terms and conditions.

Please ensure that your Ultra or Ulti Box is set as the primary (main) decoder to enjoy 2 months of access to Prime Video at no additional charge.

If your primary box is an older model, don’t worry as you can still enjoy this offer by upgrading to an Ultra/Ulti Box within the offer period. Just contact us to arrange your upgrade.

Yes, Prime Video is available to Astro customers through the following options:

• Included at no additional cost for customers on the Ultra/Ulti Box with either the Astro One Epic Pack or Movies Pack as part of your subscription bundle.
• Available from 24 June 2025 at no additional cost for customers not on the Ultra/Ulti Box but subscribed to either the Astro One Epic Pack or the Movies Pack as part of their subscription bundle.

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.

You may view your current subscription details or the channels and packages you are currently subscribed to via My Astro App or My Astro Web. Just login to your accmyastro.astro.com.my/download/ount and click on Manage Subscription to view.

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.

Yes, customers who have upgraded their packages or reconnected their Astro service in February 2024 will be charged with 8% Service Tax from 1st March 2024, for services period on or after 1st March 2024.

You may join iQIYI as a VIP by following these simple steps:
Step 1: Head over to www.astro.com.my/iqiyi
Step 2: Select your desired package (Standard VIP or Premium VIP)
Step 3: Click "Get it now"
Step 4: Log in using your Astro ID
Step 5: Click "Get it now" again
Step 6: Please read the prompted message, then click "Proceed"
Step 7: You will see a confirmation message upon successful purchase

You will be able to watch the same video on demand content on your Ultra/Ulti Box as the ZEE5 mobile app or website. However, ZEE5 live channels are currently not available on the Ultra/Ulti Box. Please stay tuned for updates!

Prime Video is available as an add-on to all Astro customers at RM25 per month (tax included). However, Prime Video is available to the following Astro customers at no additional cost:

• Customers on the Ultra/Ulti Box with either the Astro One Epic Pack or Movies Pack as part of their subscription bundle.
• Customers not on the Ultra/Ulti Box but subscribed to either the Astro One Epic Pack or the Movies Pack as part of their subscription bundle, starting 24 June 2025.

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

The Ultra Box or Ulti Box and the SIM Card are property of Astro, as per our General Terms and Conditions for Astro Services. Therefore, customers are accountable for returning the boxes upon the termination of their Astro subscription. Otherwise, an RM100 (exclusive of Sales and Service Tax) box fee will be charged to the customer's account.

As an existing customer, you will notice some changes after migrating to the new Disney+ app as some personalised viewing data, such as profiles, viewing activity, downloads and app preferences, will not be migrated.

Therefore, you will need to set up your profiles and preferences again when you first start using the new Disney+ app.

For further enquiries regarding the Disney+ app migration, new Disney+ app experience and app-related features, please visit the Disney+ Help Centre.

Yes, any active Astro subscriber with a minimum primary subscription fee of RM100 can subscribe to a Multiroom (Astro Box) at a price of RM49.99 monthly with the box setup (subscription price is subject to Govt Tax).

Upon completion of the termination process, customer will receive one last closing bill stating the total amount due to Astro according to their billing option.

For customers who had opted to switch their billing option to e-bill or SMS bill, they will receive their final bill accordingly.

For customers who opted for paper bill, they will receive the final bill via paper bill. (The Paper Bill Charge will be applied).

No, you are still able to subscribe to iQIYI on your current Astro pack.

Yes, your primary box must be on Ultra/Ulti Box to get 2 months of access to Prime Video at no additional charge.
Worry not, if your primary box is the older box, contact us via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838 to upgrade the box to Ultra/Ulti box within 24 April 2025 – 23 June 2025 to get the access.

To cancel your Multiroom (Smart TV) subscription, please call us at 03-9543 3838.

No, your subscription will be terminated at the end of your Astro billing date. Until then, you will still be able to access ZEE5 premium.

The new Astro First (channel 480) serves as the one-stop, ultimate home cinema offering the biggest and latest local and international blockbuster films where you can:-

• Enjoy value for money viewing for local and international movies from only RM15* per movie (*excluding tax).

• Watch each movie for up to 12 different times over 48 hours* at your convenience (*unless stated otherwise).

• Watch local/regional movies or international movies from Hollywood studios as recent as 2 weeks or 3 months respectively from Malaysia’s cinematic release, in addition to exclusive titles only available on Astro First.

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

Please refer to these FAQs for more information, or click here to learn more and sign up for the Ultra Box. Alternatively, you may call 03-7481 8000 to get in touch with an Astro representative.

For customers with the Ultra or Ulti Box, you will be charged a fee of RM100 (not inclusive of Govt. tax) upon confirmation of lost Astro Box and Smart Card/SIM Card.

For lost Smart Card/SIM card only, you may be charged RM50 to obtain a replacement.

Customers on the Astro Smart TV app can stream these two channels (CH549 Love Nature 4K & CH805 Astro Sports UHD) if their TV model supports 4K UHD resolution.

Kindly note that these Sony TV models do not support 4K UHD resolution:
a) Sony BRAVIA 4K GB
b) Sony BRAVIA 4K UR
c) Sony BRAVIA VH

*CH805 Astro Sports UHD is only available to customers with Sports entitlement in their subscribed TV Pack.