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, watching on the Astro Smart TV app will utilise one (1) of your Astro Go concurrency.

In your first Astro bill, the first month's bill will be deducted accordingly excluding tax. You will still need to pay the full tax amount for your first month as per your first month's bill.

Note: Advance payment is only applicable to Astro TV pack purchases. If you subscribe to an Astro Fibre + TV bundle, only one month of your TV subscription fee (excluding tax) is required to be paid upon sign-up. The full tax amount and the first-month subscription fee for Astro Fibre will be paid on your first month's bill.

Astro X3’s no-contract option is part of our upcoming offering to give customers greater flexibility and control over their viewing experience.

It is designed with simplicity and ease in mind—allowing customers to sign up, pause, or cancel at any time. More details on how it works and what’s included will be shared soon.

Stay tuned for updates!

Once the e-invoicing is activated, you cannot change your bill delivery method. If you do, your e-invoice will be automatically deactivated.

After completing the subscription process, you will be able to access the iQIYI App on the Ultra/Ulti Box by following the steps below:

On your Ultra/Ulti Box
Step 1: At the Home menu, go to the App Rail and select "iQIYI"
Step 2: Click "OK" on your Astro remote
Step 3: While on the iQIYI App Home Page, navigate to "VIP account" located at the top left pane and click "Login". A page with a QR Code will be presented on your TV screen
Step 4: Scan the QR code using your mobile device and you will be directed to the iQIYI mobile app
Step 5: Follow the steps under "On Mobile App" below to pair your iQIYI account with your Ultra/Ulti Box

On the iQIYI Mobile App
Step 1: Download the iQIYI App on your mobile device
Step 2: At the login page, select "Continue with Astro"
Step 3: Log in with your Astro ID
Step 4: Click on the "Me" icon located at the bottom of the screen, and you will be presented with your iQIYI profile page
Step 5: Click on the in-app QR code scanner located at the top right corner of the screen
Step 6: Scan the QR Code displayed on your TV screen with the in-app QR code scanner. Refer to Step 3 under "On your Ultra/Ulti Box" above
Step 7: The screen on your TV will reload automatically and the iQIYI App home screen will be displayed. Now, you can enjoy the iQIYI App on your Ultra/Ulti Box!

If you subscribe to the same or higher Disney+ plan through Astro and activate it using the same login credentials (i.e. email address or mobile number and password) associated with your existing Disney+-billed subscription, your personalised viewing data (e.g. Watch History, Watchlist etc.) will be retained.

You may subscribe to add-ons via any of the platform listed below:

Step 1: Close the "Astro ID Login" tab in your browser, then close your mobile app browser (Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox etc).
Step 2: Close the beIN SPORTS CONNECT app on your mobile device.
Step 3 Reopen the beIN SPORTS CONNECT app and try to log in again

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

The new packs will be available starting 9 December 2024 and you can subscribe via:

• The Astro website: www.astro.com.my

• WhatsApp at 03-9543 3838 and type GET ASTRO

• Astro Customer Service Centres

Astro customers can enjoy a special offer of RM10.80/month (RRP RM14.90/month) including tax when they subscribe to ZEE5 Premium via Astro.

IRBM is introducing e-invoicing to make tax processes more manageable and efficient for both businesses and the government. This enables a better and smoother customer experience.

You require at least two devices to form a Mesh WiFi network which are Astro Fibre WiFi router and a Mesh WiFi unit.

The Mesh unit will link to the WiFi router to form the Mesh WiFi network. You may connect up to 5 Mesh WiFi units for optimal WiFi coverage in your home.

Yes, effective 1st March 2025, your Astro subscription packs that are bundled with Netflix will have a price increase:

• Netflix Standard: An increase of RM4.50 (before tax) monthly will be applied.
• Netflix Premium: An increase of RM7.28 (before tax) monthly will be applied.
• Netflix Premium (Astro one Epic): An increase of RM2.78 (before tax) monthly will be applied.

Please check your internet speed and connection status via internet connection test. If your internet is working fine and the issue persists, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or

Feedback Form

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No. Disney+ is not available on Astro Smart TV or Astro GO apps.

You can access Disney+ via:

a. Astro Ultra and Ulti Box by clicking on the Disney+ app under the Apps rail on your Home page.

b. Personal devices (e.g. mobile phones, tablets and Smart TVs) by downloading the Disney+ app or visiting the Disney+ website.

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.

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.

No. Your scheduled recordings will remain the same, although the channel numbers have changed.

You will be able to enjoy your Viu Premium membership immediately upon purchase/choosing it
under your Asian Favourites bundle option. For further clarification, feel free to reach out to us
via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838.

Please ensure that you are using the correct ID for eKYC submission.

For Malaysians :

1. Please ensure you are using MyKad or MyTentera.

2. Capture the front and back of your ID.

3. Ensure that there is no glare when capturing the photo.

4. Ensure that are capturing it in a bright room to have the highest picture quality.

5. Please do not cover your ID when capturing it, as it may impact the OCR Optical Character Recognition accuracy.

For Malaysian Permanent Resident and Other Nationality :

1. Please use Passport only.

2. Please capture your whole passport, which has your personal information on it and your signature.

3. Ensure that there is no glare when capturing the photo.

4. Please do not cover your ID with your when capturing it, as it may impact the OCR Optical Character Recognition accuracy.

You will be contacted by an Astro representative within two working days to advise you on the next course of action.

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 a new Netflix subscription to your Astro Bill for billing convenience.

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!

Astro customers can subscribe to Simply South at only RM10.00 per month (excluding tax).

If Astro does not receive your payment by the stated due date, your service may be disrupted as our system will automatically suspend your account. If you then wish to reconnect your subscription account, a charge of up to RM42.40 (inclusive of SST) will be imposed upon reconnection.

Find out more about the reconnection fee here.

Astro GO+ is a service add-on that:

• Enables the simultaneous viewing of Astro GO for up to 4 users/devices.
• Increases the cloud recording storage from 200 hours up to 1500 hours.

Please check SMS received on the unsuccessful payment status and should you require further clarification contact your issuing bank for clarification or contact us via WhatsApp.

Yes, subtitles are available in various languages including English, Malay, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) etc.

To enable this feature, click on the subtitles selection option at the bottom right corner of the video player, then click on the language you desire.

If band steering is enabled, you do not need to worry about which frequency band that your devices are connected to because the WiFi router will make the assessment and direct each device to appropriate frequency band.

However, it is important to note that quality and signal strength are not guaranteed due to unpredictability given that it is completely up to the connected devices and the WiFi router to intelligently decide on which band to connect.

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.

You may cancel your ZEE5 Premium subscription here. Kindly note that we will not be able to offer a refund if you do decide to leave the ZEE5 app before your subscription period ends.

Customers who downgraded their package from Astro Broadband Bundle/Astro Fibre Bundle to Astro TV Pack only will be charged 8% Service Tax effective 1^st March 2024 onwards. Any adjustment or proration charges incurred before the downgrade will be calculated based on 8% service tax in the next bill, in line with the latest package downgrade.

Viu Premium members can enjoy ad-free viewing, unlimited downloads for offline viewing, full
HD resolution and priority/exclusive access to content!
As a Viu Premium member, you will be able to enjoy the benefits below:
a. Premium Shows
b. Ad-free viewing
c. Unlimited Downloads
d. Malay Subtitles
e. Watch On TV
f. HD Streaming
g. Exclusive Viu Originals
h. Cast videos from mobile device to TV

Yes, you may enhance your existing pack with desired content, app and service add-ons via My Astro App or My Astro Web.

STEP 1: Log in using your Astro ID
STEP 2: Go to Account
STEP 3: Tap on Subscription
STEP 4: Tap on Add-ons
STEP 5: Tap on Manage your add-ons to view other steaming apps you are not subsribed to
STEP 6: Tap on the steaming app you wish to add on
STEP 7: Tap on Confirm Order

By adding a Netflix account to your Astro bill, your Netflix account is already activated. No additional steps for activation are required.

The change in due date to 25 days after your billing date is to ensure that your transactions will be processed in a timely manner and subsequently ensure you will enjoy uninterrupted viewing. Please be assured that this change will not affect your monthly bill amount. Kindly check your latest monthly bill statement for more details about this revision.

The Ultra/Ulti Plug & Play Box comes with a one-year box hardware warranty.

For self-installation, there is a warranty seal at the bottom of the Ultra/Ulti Plug & Play Box, which must not be removed or tampered with as this would void the one-year Ultra/Ulti box hardware warranty.

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.

Please follow the steps below:

Step1: Fill in Merge/Split Equipment Form (Part A & Part B)

Step2: A full payment to be made on any outstanding balance for all related accounts (if any).

Step3: Submit all documents via feedback form or walk in to nearest Astro Customer Service Centre (CSC).

Step4: Customer will expect a call from our validation team (Note: Turnaround time for merge/ split of account is 3-5 working days upon receiving all complete documentation).

Note:

1. There might be a loss of transmission during the processing of transfer equipment ownership, split or merge of equipment.

You may report the incident on WhatsApp at 03-9543 3838 by typing PNP and our access our user guide or request for further help from our dedicated agents. Please have your Airway Bill tracking numbers ready for validation.If a replacement box/Astro SIM card is deemed necessary, a new Box and a new Astro SIM card will be couriered to your service address.

The recommended home internet speed for a smooth viewing is 30Mbps.