{"id":4733,"date":"2023-12-08T05:26:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T05:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skynetwave.com\/?p=4733"},"modified":"2023-12-08T05:26:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T05:26:09","slug":"starlink-obstruction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skynetwave.com\/starlink-obstruction\/","title":{"rendered":"Starlink Obstruction: A Guide on Where to Install Your Dish"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Starlink obstruction is simply any object that blocks the satellite signal causing intermittent outages and dropped packets<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Obstruction is a very common challenge to many Starlink users, with trees and buildings leading the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You need to install a Starlink dish such that 100 degrees of its field of view of the sky is completely free from obstructions.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Starlink satellites are in constant motion, and this explains why you will need such a wider field of view to stay connected to satellites.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just ensure you choose a mounting method that places the dish high enough above every obstacle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We are going to walk you through some best practices to deal with obstruction when installing Starlink. <\/p>\n\n\n\n SpaceX<\/a> designed Starlink for DIY installation<\/a>, so you will have to locate an unobstructed site to install the dish by yourself.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thankfully, the company offers a handy app with an obstruction tool that you can use to scan the sky for your Starlink dish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The app is available for free download on the Google Play store<\/a> for Android and iOS.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Download the app and use it to find an unobstructed install location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to using it to find the ideal install location for your dish, the Starlink app will also help you browse the shop, manage your account, and test your connections.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you download the app, open it. On the home page, search for a button that says, “CHECK FOR OBSTRUCTION.\u201d click on it to open the obstruction tool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Follow the on-screen instructions to scan the sky for obstructions in your area. Ideally, the tool scans for potential issues with a phone camera. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you turn it on, the phone camera will go on automatically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Select your Starlink hardware to ensure your app is scanning the sky for the right field of view. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While moving the phone around as you scan, ensure it is at the exact location and height you are planning to mount the dish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tilt the phone up until you see a clear field of view of the sky every time. This indicates where you should install the dish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Anything that shows up in the clear area is an obstruction and should be avoided. However, not all obstructions have the same impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The percentage of obstruction can be so small that the dish can work fine without much interference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thankfully, the app can calculate and show you the percentage of the field of view you should expect in your location. We will show you how to interpret the percentages later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also use the Starlink app to know the obstruction in relation to the dish after installation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Simply power the dish on and let it run for 12 hours for the app to collect data about obstruction. Open the app, and you will see a mapping of the obstruction in relation to the dish.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n A man installing Starlink dish using an app<\/p>\n\n\n\n The readout in terms of percentage can help you figure out how much interruption the obstruction is likely to cause. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This will help you know what to expect in your area as far as signal reception is concerned. Here is the interpretation of certain percentages: <\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to Scan Sky for Starlink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Use Starlink App for Obstruction <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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How Much Obstruction is Too Much for Starlink?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n