Follow this detailed guide on How to Remotely Connect to the Starlink App. Starlink grants you a service that many other ISPs can offer.
It is among the few companies that provide a reliable connection, even to remote/rural locations.
In addition, the company allows subscribers to control most of the Starlink components remotely via the app. Check out this guide to find out more.
Why Would I Want to Connect Remotely?
Is there any compelling reason to connect to Starlink remotely?
- Take a case when you receive a weather forecast showing a looming snowstorm, but you’re away from home. With the app, you can switch on the dish preheat feature to prevent snow accumulation, which could hinder signal reception.
- Also, you could be away but still want to access real-time network statistics. The app allows you to do this remotely.
- In addition, this feature ensures you can perform actions like dish stowing from wherever you are. You can also check for scheduled outages, which will help you plan.
- Finally, if you need a system reboot, you don’t have to perform this onsite as long as you have the Starlink app.
Features Available and Unavailable when Connected Remotely
Remote Internet Access.
The table below summarizes the Starlink features that you can/cannot access remotely.
| Starlink Features Accessible Remotely | Starlink Features Inaccessible Remotely |
| You can track the network statistics and features such as latency download/upload usage. All these are accessible from the Stats tab on the app. | You cannot perform a Starlink speed test remotely. The feature requires you to access the app while connected to the Starlink WiFi. |
| Secondly, you can configure the network even when you’re not connected. It includes setting up features like the password or SSID. The Configuration feature is available from the Network tab. | It’s also impossible to check for obstructions when you’re not connected to your Starlink network. The feature also requires you to be close to the dish. It enables easy scanning of the surroundings. |
| You can stow your dish from anywhere with the app, which is handy, especially when moving it. Click Settings and select Stow, then turn on the feature. | |
| Preheating the Dish from the app is easy. Simply click Settings, Snow Melt, then Pre-Heat. |
How to Remotely Connect to the Starlink App?
Illustrating the Remote Control Concept.
- Connecting means you’re not accessing the app while on Starlink Internet. Therefore, if you are within the Starlink internet connection range, disconnect it first. Connect to cellular data or another internet that is within reach. Now you can access the remote functions of your internet.
- Next, launch the Starlink app. It will indicate that it is disconnected, but this shouldn’t be a concern. Click on Select Starlink, and a list of the available Starlinks will display. Choose your Starlink from this list, and you can now begin accessing the remote features.
- The information you can now access includes the Starlink connection status and the statistics. You also perform the abovementioned actions, such as stowing and preheating the dish.
Starlink App Remote Access: Troubleshooting
A young lady Experiences Starlink Remote Access Errors.
Sometimes, things may work out differently than expected when you connect to Starlink remotely.
For instance, it may be hard for Starlink to update on time, thus hindering some of the features. Also, it could be having a bug that hampers its normal operations.
Below are some of the ways to restore normal Starlink app remote access.
Refresh the Device/Network
A man searching for an Internet Signal.
Restarting your Starlink kit is the easiest, quick fix for the connection issue. Also, rebooting the app could help resolve a bug hindering connection.
In addition, refresh the internet you’re using to access the Starlink app remotely.
If restarting doesn’t work, go for a factory reset or power cycling. Either of the methods will fix the bugs issue that the typical rebooting couldn’t solve.
But what if the problem is the internet you’re using?
Start by switching off the power supply to the WiFi, then powering it back on for a reboot. If this still doesn’t work, you can use another WiFi network.
Go for Starlink Updates
Check for the Latest Starlink Updates.
You will indeed have connectivity issues if you’re running on outdated software. These may also hamper remote access to your connection.
Check if there are new firmware updates from the App Store.
Next, update your application and try again to access the remote features.
A software update’s other critical significance is ensuring you have access to the latest security features.
Uninstall and Reinstall the App
If nothing still works, uninstall the Starlink application and install it afresh. Note that you’ll have to input the login credentials again.
However, it has many upsides, such as erasing the cache data, which could hinder a remote connection.
Before installing a new Starlink app, restart your phone/access device. Next, install a new app, log in, and try the remote Starlink control.
Conclusion
Now, you can access your Starlink remotely and control some critical features. So, you don’t have to rush home if there’s a snowstorm in the offing.
You can simply switch on the remote control from the app and preheat the dish.
As we have highlighted, there is a load of many other features you can access remotely.
Try it out and perform the above troubleshooting measures if things don’t work out.