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Considering signing up for Starlink satellite internet service? You might assume SpaceX provides everything you need to get up and running when you buy its starter kit ($349, or available to rent in some areas). In many cases, that's true: Whether you get the Starlink Standard, the Starlink Standard 4 X, or the new Starlink Dish V5 kit, you'll get a dish, a quick-deploy kickstand, a 15-meter cable, and a Wi-Fi router in the box. That's enough to get internet service almost anywhere Starlink operates, and to beam the Wi-Fi signal throughout even a good-sized house.
So, when I got my Starlink kit, I indeed thought I would be all set. But after setting up the dish and equipment and during my deep-dive review of the service, I realized 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.
While residential users will lean toward SpaceX’s full-size dishes, the travel-focused Starlink Mini has its own selection of accessories. The compact model, with its smaller dish dimensions and integrated Wi-Fi router, is designed for easier portability and setup. Most Starlink accessories listed below have a corresponding Mini equivalent, but you can also buy certain Mini-specific items, such as 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 that if you're not already a Starlink customer but are considering signing up, it's hard to know which first-party accessories are available at all, let alone what they're used for or which 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 or on the road, you need a dish. The Starlink Dish V4 is what's offered in both the Standard 4 installation kit and the Standard 4 X kit; the latter adds a higher-quality router.
The new Starlink Dish V5 is currently available only through Starlink, limited to the lower-tier Starlink 100Mbps and 200Mbps plans, and even then, availability has been rolling out by geographic area. If you're interested in the new dish, which offers the same speeds, but in a smaller package with lower power draw, check your Starlink app to see if you're eligible for an upgrade.
Once you get the dish, you need to mount it somewhere with a clear view of the sky. The setup process includes scanning the overhead area with your smartphone camera to identify any possible obstructions, and it's during this process that you may find yourself unable to get that clear skyward view.
If you need to elevate your Starlink dish, several mounting options are available to help. Whether you want to put your dish on your roof, on the side of your house, or even in the middle of a field, here are the accessories that let you do it.
Starlink V5 Home Mount
If you're setting up Starlink's latest V5 hardware, the Starlink Home Mount ($40) is built specifically for fixed residential installations. Its double-pivot design gives you flexibility during setup, allowing you to position the dish on vertical fascia boards, steep rooflines, or flat surfaces. It seems like a much more flexible option than the fixed-length mounts offered for the previous dish.
Crafted from weather-resistant materials, it includes lag screws, M6 screws, cable routing clips, and sealant tape to prevent roof leaks. Note that this mount is engineered to interface with the Pipe Adapter Mount included in the base Starlink V5 kit, rather than clamping directly onto the dish.
Starlink Pivot Mount
For slanted rooftops, consider the Pivot Mount ($60). Because the Starlink dish mast is meant to stand straight upright, the Pivot Mount provides an adjustable connector that lets the dish be set at the necessary angle, no matter how steep your roof's pitch is. Made for the Dish V4, it's the one to get for either the Standard 4 or Standard 4 X kits, and it uses a mast adapter that fits the kickstand attachment bracket on the backside of the flat dish.
The base of the pivot mount is screwed down onto the roofing material (a separate accessory is needed if you have metal flashing to contend with), and the mount comes with the necessary lag screws and sealing tape to prevent roof leaks that might result from drilling the required holes.
Starlink Wall Mounts
If a wall is your only option for mounting your Starlink dish, the Standard Wall Mount ($67) kit for the Dish V4 is the right choice for you. This small mount installs with just two screws and lets you place the dish at roof height without drilling through shingles.
Designed to accommodate a 4-inch overhang, the 18-inch mast height lets you raise the new flat dish above your roofline, giving it a clear, unobstructed view of the sky and overhead satellites.
Starlink Pipe Adapter
If you already have a mount or pipe on your roof—as mentioned, my home had a Dish TV satellite mount left by a previous owner—then the Pipe Adapter ($38) is the accessory you need. This is the simplest mounting option on the list, a metal cuff that slips over the existing pipe and tightens down with screws.
It serves up a perfectly sized Starlink mast mount on the other end. No new holes need to be drilled, making it a pretty stress-free option.
Starlink Ridgeline Mount
Renters who can't drill holes for permanent mounting on a roof or wall may want to consider the no-drilling-required Starlink Ridgeline Mount ($250). It's considerably more expensive than most of the mounting options Starlink sells, but it's the one to choose if you want to avoid the potential cost of a roof repair from removing a permanent mount.
The Ridgeline Mount instead provides a weighted base that sits securely on the top ridge of a gable roof, straddling the peak and holding it in place with ballast weights. The flexible mount can handle both metal and shingle roofs (it's not recommended for clay tile roofs) and slope angles of 45 degrees or less.
Indoor Mounts
Not all of your Starlink equipment lives outside. Your router and accompanying power supply also have mounting options, whether you want to put them out of the way on a wall or otherwise tucked out of sight. This is especially handy for mobile users in RVs or other vehicles, since it's less practical to leave a router and power brick sitting on a shelf in a moving vehicle.
The first indoor mounting option is the Gen 3 Router Mount ($25), a specialized clip-in holder for the Wi-Fi 6 router. The mount can be easily screwed into a wall or onto a flat surface, such as a shelf, with the included screws and wall anchors, giving you flexibility in where it goes. Cable routing and retention are built into the mount, and the snap-on design lets you quickly click the router into position and remove it when needed.
The second indoor option is the Standard Power Supply Mount ($24), which gives you the same clip-on mounting convenience, but for the accompanying power brick. Whether you're attaching it out of the way under a desk or just keeping the power adapter neatly mounted next to the router, the plastic bracket makes it much easier to manage the power and cabling for your wall-mounted router. Like the router mount, it comes with the necessary screws and wall anchors, but you'll need to supply your own power tools and drill bits.
Cables: Bring the Signal Inside
Once that dish is properly positioned, you still need to pipe that internet connection into your home. The dish may stay outside, but the router doesn't, so cable routing will need to be addressed, unless you're fine with running a cable through an open window all winter. The older Dish V2 from 2022 uses a proprietary cable connector, while the newer Dish V4 (2024) uses a ruggedized version of the Ethernet cable and connectors. Interestingly enough, as the Starlink customer base has grown globally, the cable lengths have also changed slightly, with newer cables being sold in metric measurements of 15 and 45 meters.
Whether you need a new cable, a longer cable, or just the equipment to run that cable through a wall, here are the cable and cable routing products from the Starlink shop.
Starlink Replacement Cables
Did you mangle, sever, or otherwise damage that 15-meter cable? Did the dog chew up the cable that came with your Starlink installation kit? (Believe me, I understand how that happens. And how to repair it.) You'll need a specific cable. The Dish V4 and Gen 3 Router use RJ-45 connections, but these aren't your everyday Ethernet cables. These are fully weatherized, from the heavy sheathing to the reinforced plug tips.
You can get a Standard Starlink Cable 15m ($50) to replace the one that comes with your installation kit, or the longer Standard Starlink Cable 45m ($115) version, which gives you three times the reach.
Starlink Cable Routing Kit
Without professional installation, such as you might get with traditional cable or satellite service, setting up your Starlink equipment falls to you, the buyer. And if you're planning to set up your Starlink Wi-Fi router indoors, you'll need to run that cable into your home with a Cable Routing Kit ($32). Included in the kit is everything but a drill—you even get a 0.75-inch spade bit and a cable routing tool.
What's not included? Experience with routing cables. You might be able to YouTube your way through it, but if you have a friend who knows what they're doing, it's probably best to call them before you start drilling holes in your walls.
The standard kit is made with typical frame houses in mind, but it isn't suited to walls of masonry, concrete, or stucco. For these, you will need the Masonry Routing Kit ($46), which includes a spade bit and both 0.75-inch and 0.25-inch drill bits, along with the necessary cable anchors and sealant you'll need to properly install the cable without letting in the weather with it. As with the standard Cable Routing Kit, this is a DIY process, so read up on what you're doing, or phone a friend with experience before you start drilling.
Networking: How to Connect Your Devices
Your internet speeds may be great, but the single Wi-Fi router that comes with your Starlink kit may not be enough for every device or room in your house. Check out these essential networking accessories, or read more in our guide to using your own router with Starlink.
Starlink Mesh Wi-Fi Router
If you have your dish installed and your router hooked up, but you still find yourself without a connection in some parts of your home, or you want to get the improved speeds of Wi-Fi 6 for your local devices, the Gen 3 Mesh Router ($120) is the way to go. While it comes included in the Standard 4 X installation kit, it's not included with the other dish options, making this a smart upgrade for a lot of Starlink users.
The Router 3 uses the faster Wi-Fi 6 standard, has an informative status indicator light, and even has built-in Ethernet ports for adding wired devices, such as a printer or network-attached storage (NAS).
Starlink Router Mini
If your home Starlink router needs a little help, or the Starlink Mini's built-in router isn't reaching far enough, the aptly named Starlink Router Mini ($60) is a pocket-size mesh router that connects to the Mini dish to extend your wireless range.
This compact dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router can connect wirelessly or via Ethernet and also works with Starlink Gen 2 and Gen 3 routers for residential setups.
Starlink Mini Accessories
The Starlink Mini does everything that the regular residential Starlink dish and router can do, but in a smaller, more portable design. The same goes for the accessories, which are similar to the options for the main dish but sized for the smaller dish and optimized for travel.
Starlink Mini Travel Kit
Since the Starlink Mini is built to pick up and go, it makes sense that you'd want to protect your Mini dish and equipment when it is not in use. For that, the Starlink Mini Travel Kit ($45) includes a custom-fitted bumper case for the Mini, a sleeve to cover and carry the Mini dish, and a zippered accessory pouch for bringing along the power cable and 120-volt adapter, plus any other small odds and ends you want to keep handy.
It's not the all-in-one solution you'll see on the travel cases for the larger residential dishes, but it's a smart buy if you regularly take your Mini on the go.
Mini Mobility Mount
If you need to mount your Starlink Mini on the roof of a vehicle or RV in a pretty permanent way, try the Mini Mobility Mount ($22). Designed to provide the ideal 9-degree angle for optimal signal with overhead satellites, the Mini Mobility Mount can be installed on wood, fiberglass, metal, or plastic surfaces.
This compact mount covers and waterproofs a hole drilled or punched through a vehicle roof for cable access. You mount it using corrosion-resistant stainless steel fasteners and seal things up with a tube of included silicone caulk.
Mini Roof Rack Mount
If you're hesitant to drill a hole through your car roof, consider the Mini Roof Rack Mount ($27) first. It is designed to clamp securely onto a crossbar on a vehicle roof rack.
Thanks to a two-way mounting arm that accommodates different rack designs, you can securely mount your Starlink Mini for on-the-go vehicle use without requiring permanent (and potentially damaging) mounting options.
Mini Pivot Mount
For rooftop installation of the Starlink Mini dish at an angle, you could use the Mini Pivot Mount ($10), the Mini-compatible version of the regular Starlink Pivot Mount. Perfect for installing on shingled roofs with steep or shallow slopes, the Pivot Mount lets you fine-tune the vertical mast position to ensure proper dish alignment.
Like the standard Pivot Mount, the base of this mount screws down onto your roofing material using lag screws. (Metal shingles or flashing will require a Starlink Flashing Mount, which works with the standard and Mini-designed Pivot Mounts.) Sealing tape prevents roof leaks. The 12-inch pivoting mast, made of sturdy, weather-proof materials, is easy to reposition.
Mini Wall Mount
Mounting on an exterior wall rather than on a rooftop is another good option to avoid obstructions, but eaves and overhangs can still get in the way. That's what the Mini Wall Mount ($10) is for.
Designed to work with an included mast, the Mini Wall Mount lets you attach the Starlink Mini to an exterior wall while still allowing you to pivot and secure the small dish for proper alignment. The Mini Wall Mount works on flat walls or those with overhangs, providing up to 4 inches of clearance and letting you mount the Mini at roof height even if you can't mount it directly at the roofline.
Starlink Mini Cables and Power
Unlike the standard residential Starlink Dish V4, which is designed exclusively for 120-volt wall power, the Starlink Mini is built for more flexibility. To leverage that, you can get charging cables—longer standard power cables, vehicle adapters, USB-C charging cables—for various situations.
Perhaps your original kit's cable got damaged, or you need a longer cable to plug into an outlet a bit farther away. The Starlink Mini's DC power cable is replaceable, with 15-meter ($30) and 30-meter ($45) options.
Mini USB-C Cable
For a different way to power the Starlink Mini, a 5-meter USB-C cable ($31) is designed to juice up your Mini on the go. You can use this with a power supply (like a power bank) or with a third-party USB-C charging block.
Mini Car Adapter
Alternately, you can use the Starlink Mini Car Adapter ($45), which turns your car's 12V-to-24V socket into a USB-C charging port. Designed to power your Starlink Mini on the road, this is perfect for in-vehicle use.
Mini Starlink Ethernet Cable
Finally, suppose you need to connect the Starlink Mini to a third-party router (assuming the built-in Wi-Fi 5 router isn't getting the job done). In that situation, you can use the 15m Ethernet Cable ($35), which is designed to connect the two while providing a waterproof seal between the Starlink Mini and your router.
For more on how to get your Starlink internet service set up and running, check out our how-to guide. As for what speeds you can expect, check out our most recent in-depth performance testing and the latest reviews of the Starlink residential kit and Starlink Mini.
About Our Expert
From the laptops on your desk to satellites in space and AI that seems to be everywhere, I cover many topics at PCMag. I've covered PCs and technology products for over 15 years at PCMag and other publications, among them Tom's Guide, Laptop Mag, and TWICE. As a hardware reviewer, I've handled dozens of MacBooks, 2-in-1 laptops, Chromebooks, and the latest AI PCs. As the resident Starlink expert, I've done years of hands-on testing with the satellite service. I also explore the most valuable ways to use the latest AI tools and features in our Try AI column.
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