Mount your Starlink dish at the highest point on your property with a clear northern sky view (Northern Hemisphere) or southern sky view (Southern Hemisphere). Above the roofline is best. Even small obstructions above 25° elevation cut speed and cause dropouts.

Use the Starlink App's Obstruction Check

Before drilling anything, walk each candidate location with the Starlink app and run the Check for Obstructions tool. It uses your phone's camera to scan the sky and predicts dropout time per hour. Aim for zero predicted obstructions.

Best Mounting Locations Ranked

1. Roof peak or ridge (highest, clearest sky view). 2. Chimney with a strap mount. 3. Non-penetrating base on a flat roof. 4. Wall bracket high on gable end. 5. Ground pole — only if no trees or buildings are within 30ft.

What Blocks Starlink Signal

Trees are the #1 culprit — even bare branches cause loss. Also: neighboring rooflines, chimneys, satellite dishes, and (surprisingly) tall birds or drones passing directly overhead briefly.

Height Matters

Mount at least 2ft above any nearby obstruction. If a tree is 40ft tall and 20ft away, you may need a 20ft pole. When in doubt, higher wins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the dish need to face a specific direction?

The dish self-aligns after power-on. You don't aim it — you just need clear sky. In the US, most of the useful satellites are north.

Can I mount Starlink under an overhang?

No. It needs open sky at 100° cone.

What if I have trees I can't cut?

Use a taller pole mount, or mount on the tree-side of the roof at maximum height.

Does snow affect placement?

Yes — leave 4ft clearance above the dish for snow shedding, and enable snow-melt mode.

Should I mount facing my Wi-Fi zone?

No. Wi-Fi is handled by the indoor router. Mount the dish for signal, then place the router for coverage.

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Where to Mount Your Starlink Dish for the Best Signal