Joining the satellite internet revolution? Some optional accessories will make your installation smoother. Here's a look at all the official Starlink and Starlink Mini accessories for mounting, cabling, and carrying, plus tips from our Starlink expert
If you're considering signing up for Starlink satellite internet, you might assume SpaceX provides everything you need to get the service up and running when you buy the required $599 starter kit that typical home users get. In it, you'll find a dish, a dish mount, a 75-foot cable, and a single Wi-Fi router. And for many users, that's enough to get internet service almost anywhere Starlink operates, and to beam the Wi-Fi signal throughout even a good-sized house.
When I got my Starlink kit, I indeed thought I would be all set. But after setting up the dish and equipment, and in the course of doing my deep-dive review of the service, I realized that I couldn't leave my dish out in the yard, and running a cable through an open window wasn't the best option, either. For my home, I still needed to buy a cable routing kit and a pipe adapter mount, which let me set up my Starlink dish on the roof using an old Dish TV mount that was already there.
The specifics of your home will likely require similar considerations. Where do you want to mount your Starlink dish? How do you want to run the cables into the house? What do you need to connect all your devices, whether wired or over Wi-Fi? For these particular needs, you'll turn to the Starlink store, a members-only shop for Starlink customers accessed through the Starlink website when you're signed into your Starlink account. Here, you'll find official accessories, which fall under several categories: mounting hardware, cables and cabling accessories, networking gear, and even equipment for portability.
Most home users will opt for SpaceX's full-size dish. But speaking of portability, the travel-focused Starlink Mini introduces its own selection of accessories. The compact model, with its smaller dish dimensions and integrated Wi-Fi router, is designed for easier travel and setup. Most Starlink accessories listed below have a corresponding Mini equivalent, but you can also buy some Mini-specific items, like vehicle roof mounts and an optional car charger. (Scroll to the end of the article to see accessories for the Starlink Mini.)
The problem is, if you're not already a Starlink customer but are merely considering signing up, it's hard to know what accessories are available at all, let alone what they're used for and which ones you might need. So, we've put together this guide covering all the accessories currently
offered in the Starlink store. We'll give you tips for when each item might be useful, along with information about pricing and setup. (Note: We've provided shoppable links to each accessory, but know that you'll need to be signed in to your Starlink account to access them directly.)
Mounting Accessories: A Dish Best Served Clear
To get Starlink internet in your home, you need a dish. New customers who select the Standard Kit will receive the Dish V4 and Router Gen 3. If you’ve already received Starlink or purchased a used system, you may have the older Dish V2 and Router Gen 2, which remain widely used and require different accessories. (Both sets of accessories are covered in this guide.)
Because most users still use the older Dish V2 and Gen 2 Router, we'll continue to list those accessory models first, with the equivalent Dish V4 and Gen 3 Router equipment listed second where relevant or as a standalone accessory when there is no V2 version. We will also note which accessories can be used for both equipment generations.
