Starlink Mini:
from unboxing to online

Step 1: Check the parts in your kit

The supplied guide shows the Mini with integrated Wi-Fi, a kickstand, a combined pipe adapter and flat mount, a 15 m (49.2 ft) DC power cable, a power supply, and the protective Starlink plug.

Lay out the parts and inspect them before starting. Check the included documentation if your kit differs from the version pictured.

Step 2: Choose a spot with a clear view of the sky

Install the Starlink app using the QR code on your packaging or the official app link at setup.starlink.com. Use its obstruction-checking tool at the location where you intend to place the Mini.

Look beyond the patch of sky directly above the unit. Trees, poles, nearby buildings, and your RV’s roof or awning can block the satellite path and interrupt service. Let the app help you compare possible locations.

If no suitable ground-level location is available, consider an appropriate elevated mount. Check the mounting guidance below before attaching anything to a roof, wall, or pole.

Step 3: Set up the kickstand and connect power

1. Open the kickstand and place the Mini on a stable surface at your chosen location.
2. Insert the supplied DC power cable into the Mini. Seat the connector fully so its face sits flush with the surrounding surface.
3. Route the other end to the supplied power supply, then connect the supply to a suitable power outlet.

Step 4: Join Wi-Fi and follow the alignment prompt

1. On your phone or other device, open Wi-Fi settings and select STARLINK for a new, unconfigured unit.
2. Open the Starlink app to review connection status and customize available network settings.
3. If the app displays an alignment alert, open it and use the alignment tool to rotate the Mini as directed.
4. Check the app again after adjustment. Joining the local Wi-Fi network alone does not confirm that internet service is online.

For an already configured kit, use its saved network name and credentials. Follow current app prompts if their wording differs from the supplied guide.

Optional: Connect equipment with Ethernet

To use the RJ45 network port, remove its protective Starlink plug and insert a compatible Ethernet cable. Connect the other end to the wired mesh or third-party network equipment you intend to use.

Optional: Use the pipe adapter or flat mount

A permanent installation requires more planning than setting the Mini on its kickstand. Confirm that the supporting structure and attachment method suit the location before beginning.

Pipe adapter: fit, align, then secure

1. Press the kickstand’s release tab and slide the kickstand away from its attachment point.
2. Remove the hex key stored underneath the mount.
3. Feed the power cable through the mount’s opening and out the front. Seat the power plug fully in the Mini and fit the mount as shown in Starlink’s illustrations.
4. Loosen the attachment screw, slide the mount onto the pipe, and temporarily tighten it enough to stabilize the unit. Connect the supplied power system.
5. Use the app’s alignment tool when prompted. Once aligned, use the hex key to tighten the attachment screw until hand-tight and verify the unit is firmly attached.

Flat mount: prepare the surface and lock the Mini in place

1. Use the mount to mark its three mounting holes on the selected surface.
2. Choose fasteners and pilot holes appropriate for the surface and hardware. Fasteners are not included. The guide recommends nominal 6 mm (1/4 in) screws or bolts and at least 0.5 in of mounting material when using wood screws.
3. Secure the mount, route the power cable through its opening, and fully seat the connector.
4. Slide the Mini into the mount until it clicks. Verify that it has latched securely.
5. To remove the unit later, press the mount’s release tab while sliding the Mini away, following Starlink’s diagram.

The supplied PDF has inconsistent drill-size labels and refers to “Ethernet” in one flat-mount step despite showing the power connector. Confirm the required drill size and connector against your hardware and Starlink’s current instructions rather than relying on those labels alone.

Not online yet? Work through these checks

1. Start with the app. Look for obstruction reports, service outages, and other alerts.
2. Check the rear status light. Use the guide below to understand the power or reset state.
3. Inspect the connections. Confirm that plugs are seated and the cables and hardware are undamaged.
4. Restart the unit. Disconnect it from power, then reconnect it and recheck the app.
5. If needed, review the factory-reset procedure. On the Mini described in this guide, press the rear reset control firmly until it clicks and hold for 3 seconds. The light flashes quickly and then goes out as the unit restarts. A factory reset clears local configuration, so be prepared to set up Wi-Fi again.
6. Still stuck? Contact Starlink through the app or Starlink Support.