{"id":5484,"date":"2024-01-21T15:35:05","date_gmt":"2024-01-21T21:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/?p=5484"},"modified":"2024-01-21T16:04:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-21T22:04:40","slug":"tutorial-starlink-alignment-tool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/tutorial-starlink-alignment-tool\/","title":{"rendered":"Tutorial: Starlink Alignment Tool"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.starlinkhardware.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/01\\\/Screenshot-2024-01-03-at-11.21.14\\u202fAM-scaled.jpeg&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;aligncenter size-large&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-5263&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:2560,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:1437,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-03-at-11.21.14\u202fAM-1024x575.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-03-at-11.21.14\u202fAM-1024x575.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-03-at-11.21.14\u202fAM-scaled-400x225.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-03-at-11.21.14\u202fAM-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-03-at-11.21.14\u202fAM-768x431.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-03-at-11.21.14\u202fAM-1536x862.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-03-at-11.21.14\u202fAM-2048x1149.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Starlink Gen 3 Standard dish needs to be manually pointed in the right direction. It&#8217;s best to perform the alignment during the initial setup process. Proper alignment is crucial for getting the best performance out of a Starlink system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this tutorial, I will explain what the Starlink alignment tool is, and walk you through how to use it to aim your dish. This guide is intended for users of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/starlink-gen-3-dish-launched\/\">Gen 3 Standard dish<\/a>. Manual alignment isn&#8217;t needed for older generations or other models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663bdc63d4b19\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663bdc63d4b19\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/tutorial-starlink-alignment-tool\/#Which_direction_does_Starlink_point_to\" title=\"Which direction does Starlink point to?\">Which direction does Starlink point to?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/tutorial-starlink-alignment-tool\/#Pick_a_good_location_without_obstructions\" title=\"Pick a good location, without obstructions\">Pick a good location, without obstructions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/tutorial-starlink-alignment-tool\/#Step_1_Power_on_Starlink_connect_to_Wifi\" title=\"Step 1: Power on Starlink, connect to Wifi\">Step 1: Power on Starlink, connect to Wifi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/tutorial-starlink-alignment-tool\/#Step_2_Open_the_alignment_tool_in_the_app\" title=\"Step 2: Open the alignment tool in the app\">Step 2: Open the alignment tool in the app<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/tutorial-starlink-alignment-tool\/#Step_3_Rotate_the_dish_until_it_is_aligned\" title=\"Step 3: Rotate the dish until it is aligned\">Step 3: Rotate the dish until it is aligned<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/tutorial-starlink-alignment-tool\/#Future_adjustments\" title=\"Future adjustments\">Future adjustments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/tutorial-starlink-alignment-tool\/#More_resources\" title=\"More resources\">More resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/tutorial-starlink-alignment-tool\/#Final_thoughts\" title=\"Final thoughts\">Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_direction_does_Starlink_point_to\"><\/span>Which direction does Starlink point to?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you aim the dish, you are pointing it at the area of the sky with the most available Starlink satellites. The exact direction is determined by your location. For most of my readers, who live in the United States, this direction will generally be north.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starlink isn&#8217;t allowed to interfere with other satellite systems, such as those in geosynchronous orbit above the equator. To prevent issues, only certain satellites are allowed to communicate with your dish, depending on where you are on Earth. In the US, for example, much of the sky to the south is off limits to Starlink customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pick_a_good_location_without_obstructions\"><\/span>Pick a good location, without obstructions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.starlinkhardware.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/07\\\/Capture-2.png&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;aligncenter size-large&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-1273&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:1288,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:315,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"250\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Capture-2-1024x250.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Capture-2-1024x250.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Capture-2-400x98.png 400w, https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Capture-2-300x73.png 300w, https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Capture-2-768x188.png 768w, https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Capture-2.png 1288w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Avoid obstructions by installing Starlink up high and\/or far away from trees and buildings<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Before you can align the dish, you need to pick a good location to set it up. Whether you are setting Starlink up temporarily for camping, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/starlink-mounting-options-a-guide-to-official-and-diy-mounts\/\">permanently mounting it to your home<\/a>, it&#8217;s best to find a location that is free of obstructions. Obstructions can be trees, buildings, or anything else that blocks Starlink&#8217;s view of the sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use the Starlink app obstruction tool to easily scan locations for obstructions. The obstruction tool uses your phone camera to identify potential issues. If you need more info on how to check for obstructions using the Starlink app, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/starlink-obstructions-how-much-is-too-much\/#How_to_check_for_obstructions\">check out this post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Power_on_Starlink_connect_to_Wifi\"><\/span>Step 1: Power on Starlink, connect to Wifi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin the alignment process, apply power to your Starlink system. Everything needs to be hooked up properly before you can proceed. Starlink needs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-starlink-to-boot-up\/\">about 5-10 minutes to boot up<\/a>, so give it a few minutes if you just plugged everything in.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.starlinkhardware.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/02\\\/1-1.jpg&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;aligncenter size-full is-resized&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-2567&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:&quot;width:357px;height:auto&quot;,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:715,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:266,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"715\" height=\"266\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2567\" style=\"width:357px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-1.jpg 715w, https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-1-400x149.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-1-300x112.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Starlink app icon<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Connect to the Starlink Wifi network and open the app. If this is the first time you&#8217;ve set up Starlink, you may be promoted to change your Wifi name and password. After your Wifi network is set up, connect to it, and follow the instructions in the app. Select your hardware version to continue to the alignment tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Open_the_alignment_tool_in_the_app\"><\/span>Step 2: Open the alignment tool in the app<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-7b8191f4\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-02aa4568\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-02aa4568\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.starlinkhardware.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/01\\\/Image.jpeg&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;aligncenter size-large&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-5487&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:1179,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:1482,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Image-815x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Image-815x1024.jpeg 815w, https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Image-400x503.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Image-239x300.jpeg 239w, https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Image-768x965.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Image.jpeg 1179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If you see the &#8220;Starlink Misaligned&#8221; error, tap it to open the alignment tool<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-0e12f876\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0e12f876\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.starlinkhardware.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/01\\\/IMG_2443.jpeg&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;aligncenter size-large&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-5486&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:1179,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:1712,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_2443-705x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_2443-705x1024.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_2443-400x581.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_2443-207x300.jpeg 207w, https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_2443-768x1115.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_2443-1058x1536.jpeg 1058w, https:\/\/www.starlinkhardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_2443.jpeg 1179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can also tap &#8220;Alignment&#8221; from the main app menu<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are two ways to open the alignment tool in the Starlink app. If you see a message in the app that says, &#8220;Starlink Misaligned&#8221;, you can tap it to open the alignment tool. Otherwise, tap &#8220;Alignment&#8221; from the app menu, near the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Rotate_the_dish_until_it_is_aligned\"><\/span>Step 3: Rotate the dish until it is aligned<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-27c43b6a\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-0b5a7520\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0b5a7520\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.starlinkhardware.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/01\\\/IMG_2444.jpeg&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;aligncenter size-large&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-5489&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:1179,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:1692,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" 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\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The target box lights up when the dish is properly aligned<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you open the alignment tool, you can see the direction your dish is pointing in real-time. You will also notice an alignment target on the screen. To properly aim the dish, rotate it until the dish is fully contained in the target box. The dish needs to be within 5 degrees of the target direction to avoid the &#8220;Starlink Misaligned&#8221; error message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Future_adjustments\"><\/span>Future adjustments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For permanent installations, alignment should be a one-time procedure. You won&#8217;t need to continually make adjustments. If the alignment ever exceeds 5 degrees of Starlink&#8217;s target direction, the app will notify you, and another manual adjustment will be necessary for optimal performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starlink occasionally changes the direction your dish is supposed to point. With previous dish models, the motors performed the adjustment automatically. It&#8217;s still too early to know if Starlink will make similar tweaks for owners of the Gen 3 Standard dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_resources\"><\/span>More resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find more information about aiming the Standard dish in the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.starlink.com\/?topic=ec11895c-bf17-f4fe-5d17-bbbfc0b2a906\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Starlink support portal<\/a>. Starlink also has a <a href=\"https:\/\/api.starlink.com\/public-files\/Starlink_Alignment_Video.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">short video demonstration<\/a> of the alignment tool. If you need help from Starlink, this is also the place to create a support ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span>Final thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since previous generations of Starlink hardware had motors, which aimed the dish automatically, I was a bit worried about Starlink&#8217;s decision to make the Gen 3 Standard non-actuated. But after setting it up, and going through the alignment process for myself, I don&#8217;t really think it&#8217;s a big deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Starlink app alignment tool makes the process very simple. The real-time graphic is pretty cool, and I found the interface very user friendly. If you used this guide to aim your dish, I would love to hear your feedback on the process. Was it straightforward, or do you think Starlink should have kept the motors?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Starlink Gen 3 Standard dish needs to be manually pointed in the right direction. It&#8217;s best to perform the alignment during the initial setup process. Proper alignment is crucial for getting the best performance out of a Starlink system. In this tutorial, I will explain what the Starlink alignment tool is, and walk you through how to use it to aim your dish. This guide is intended for users of the Gen 3 Standard dish. Manual alignment isn&#8217;t needed for older generations or other models. Which direction does Starlink point to? 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