The Personal Video Recorder (PVR) is Astro's High Definition (HD)decoder which comes with a recording function and can be connected to Wi-Fi to access videos on demand. The PVR comes with the following features:

HIGH DEFINITION (HD):High Definition offers greater detail than Standard Definition including vibrant colour and multi-dimensional audio.

CONTROL LIVE TV: Record, Pause, Play & Rewind your favourite TV programmes at any moment. The PVR comes with storage capacity of 500GB (200 hours of HD recording)

ON DEMAND: Experience the new way of watching Astro. Gain access to a library of up to 50,000 On Demand titles that you can pick and watch instantly.

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

No, the Ulti Box does not support 4K UHD content. If you would like to watch Astro's 4K UHD content, please sign up for an Ultra box at Astro Ultra Box and Ulti Box | Astro.

If you are currently on the Entertainment, Entertainment Plus, Premium 2, Premium 3 or
Platinum Pack, you may switch your current Asian Favourites selection to Viu Premium via the
My Astro app or myastro.astro.com.my. Simply go to the "Account” tab and scroll down to the
“Subscription” section. Select “TV Pack” > “Add-ons” and then click the “Switch” button.
Alternatively, you may also reach out to us via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838 to
make your switch to Viu Premium.

This error indicates that you are streaming on Astro GO while being connected to a VPN. Please close your VPN application and try streaming again.

If you are still having issues, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form.

Yes, you may return Astro equipment even after being charged for the box fee.
Please contact Astro to schedule for equipment collection. A courier partner agent or installer will call for the collection.

After successfully returning the box, Astro will proceed to waive off the box fee within 30 days from the confirmation date of the returned items to our Astro warehouse.

Please contact your issuing bank to enable card-not-present (CNP) transactions. This security measure helps us to protect your card information from being misused in fraudulent transactions.

Customer can return the Ultra Box / Ulti Box by dropping to the nearest Astro Authorize Courier Partner and the adjustment will be made into the next bill once the box received.

Yes, subtitles are available. Sun NXT offers English subtitles for most of the movies released in the year 2024 and onwards.

You can request for a password reset by clicking on "Forgot My Password' at the login page.

Yes, if you’re a non-Malaysian living or working in Malaysia, your Astro Broadband Bundle/Astro Fibre Bundle are subject to the 6% Service Tax effective bill date 9th July 2024 onwards.

Yes. The TVBAnywhere+ app can be downloaded on compatible mobile device via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Once installed, customers can log in with their Astro ID to access the app.

Astro & Broadband comes with 24-month contract commitment.

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.

You may manage your Multiroom (Smart TV) subscription via My Astro app. Download here or on your App Store or Google Play Store.

Astro X3 offers a curated selection of entertainment and sports content designed to provide a great streaming experience. The availability of certain channels and programmes is subject to content rights and licensing agreements. We are continuously exploring opportunities to expand and align our content offering, with the aim of bringing more channels and content to Astro X3 in the future.

As for radio channels, Astro X3 is designed primarily for digital-first streaming households, focusing on video entertainment content. As such, radio channels are not included within the Astro X3 experience. Customers can continue to enjoy their favourite radio stations through dedicated radio streaming apps, which can be downloaded directly from their device's app store.

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

Unfortunately, subtitles and dubbing options are currently not available.

Yes, you can continue to access Prime Video if you have an active subscription to the Epic or Movie packs, where Prime Video is included.

If you upgraded to a pack that includes Prime, you do not need to reactivate Prime Video. Streaming access will continue seamlessly.

If you downgraded from a pack that includes Prime Video, you will need to reactivate Prime Video to resume streaming and retain your watch history.

Your watch history is linked to the Prime Video account that was initially activated. Therefore, if you reactivate Prime Video using the same email address or mobile number used during the original activation, your previous watch history will be restored.

Note: If you are on any other pack, you will need to purchase Prime Video separately at RM25 month to continue enjoying access.

Yes, customers will be charged a fixed Paper Bill Fee of RM10.00 per bill every month for each account.

For any technical issues, you may visit Astro's Help & Support page then scroll down to 2. Technical Troubleshooting - Ultra Box / Ulti Box

OR

Send Hi to our WhatsApp at 03-9543 3838. Then select Help & Support for assistance.

To allow customers to decide on their WiFi connection arrangement based on their preference upon being advised by the installer on-site.

User to manually connect their devices to different WiFi bands based on their usage and preference.

From 1st July 2023 onwards, Astro will ONLY accept cheques deposited at Public Bank Berhad.

To simplify your monthly payments, here are some recommended alternatives you can look into.

• Auto-Debit
• Online Banking
• WhatsApp
• JomPAY
• Astro Quick Pay

To find out more on how you can make your payments via these channels, kindly visit here.

Should you choose to continue with cheque payment, do ensure that you follow these steps below.

Step 1: Fill in the cheque

Step 2: Ensure that your 10-digit Astro account number is accurately written at the back of the cheque

Step 3: Go to your nearest Public Bank

Step 4: Locate the Cheque Deposit Machine

Step 5: Select “Bill Payment” on the screen

Step 6: Select “Astro”

Step 7: Drop your cheque in

Step 8: Collect your receipt

If you can’t remember the email address or mobile number linked to your Disney+ account, please WhatsApp or call Astro’s Customer Service at +603 9543 3838.

Starting 24 October 2024, Simply South will be available on the Ultra/Ulti box for Astro customers to enjoy on the big screen as well as web app and mobile app. If you are interested to upgrade to our latest Ultra/Ulti box and/or subscribe to Simply South subscription, please reach out to us via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838.

Yes, you can! Simply South is available for all Astro customers. Kindly reach out us via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838 to know more!

Step 1:

Type ASTRO<space>BARCODE<space>10 digit account number

Example: ASTRO BARCODE 0866603852

Step 2:

Send SMS to 66688

*Standard telco charges and Terms and Conditions apply

Kindly note that not all Astro & Broadband Devices are required to be returned. After service termination of your Astro & Broadband service, we will call you via your registered mobile number within 3 days to schedule a pickup appointment with our Astro agent if your device needs to be returned.

If you were not contacted within 3 working days to return your devices, you are required to discard your old Astro & Broadband devices only at registered collection centres for proper handling and management of e-waste in an environmentally sound manner. Click here to find a registered collection centre near you.

Frequently Asked Questions

1) I missed the pickup appointment; what do I do now?

You can reschedule the pick-up appointment by calling our agent directly.

2) Can I reschedule my pickup date?

Yes! You can call our agent back directly to reschedule the pickup date and time.

3) Do I have to pack my device(s) before handing it over to the Astro agent?

Our Astro agent will dismantle the devices for you. However, if your devices are already dismantled, please pack them in their original box/packaging if possible. If this option is not available to you, just hand the device(s) over to the Astro agent without any packaging. You will not be charged any fees if the original packaging has been damaged/lost.

4) Do I have to print anything or fill in any forms before handing my device(s) over to the Astro agent?

No, you do not have to prepare any documents before handing your device(s) over to the Astro agent! All you have to do is get your device(s)ready before the Astro agent arrives to ensure a smooth handover process.

5) I have the Astro & Broadband router and modem to return, however, the cable(s) that come with them are damaged/lost; will there be any penalty fees?

No, please return your old Astro & Broadband modem and its power supply unit (PSU). There will be no penalty fees if the cable is damaged or lost.

Recycle via Registered Collection Centres

For all recycling-related questions, please click here.

- The Mesh unit can only be used indoors. It can be mounted onto a wall or be placed horizontally on a desktop. Do not install it in other mode, such as on the ceiling.

- Keep a clearance of at least 10 cm around the device to ensure proper ventilation.

- Keep the device away from electrical appliances that generate strong magnetic or electric fields, such as microwave ovens.

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).

Yes, you have the option to transfer the credit balance to another active Astro account. It will be considered as payment to that account and is subject to Astro's terms & conditions.

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.

You will only be able to watch Astro GO and/or Multiroom Smart TV on up to 2 devices at the same time as opposed to 4 devices with Astro GO+.

Your cloud recording storage will also decrease from 1500 hours down to 200 hours. Your stored recordings/downloaded shows that exceed 200 hours will also be removed.

Once your 12-month contract period ends, you will continue to enjoy your Astro X3 Pack at the same monthly subscription fee as your per your initial plan, subject to Astro's prevailing terms and conditions and any future changes communicated in advance. There will be no price change upon contract expiry. Pricing is as outlined below.

Note: All prices quoted are excluding SST

Currently, this change affects SMS bills only. Other SMSs such as (but not limited to) bill reminders, payment notifications, promotional SMSs or technical appointment reminders will still be sent to you if applicable.

Due to copyright restrictions, certain shows may not be available for live streaming. However, many shows become available for on-demand streaming shortly after their original airing. The availability and timing can vary depending on the specific show, streaming service, and licensing agreements in place.

No additional fees will be charged upon your relocation. However, you are required to notify Astro of your move. Please refer to Astro's General T&Cs for more information.