Starlink

[JRH02]

I also received the Starlink Mini offer. I'm considering it for the purpose of setting up a remote PTZ (point, tilt, zoom) camera on one of my barns. It's on top of a hill with a clear view of my property, as well as the valley below. I'm not sure if the 500K standby mode speed would be sufficient to operate the camera 24/7 though.

The $5/mo standby mode cost would be cheaper than using a cellular enabled camera or trying to rig a range extender for my home WiFi.

I've pondered the same thing but the MINI would need to be powered with a battery and solar panel - if I could find the right, hidden spot to put the stuff so it wouldn't be stolen or vandalized. And, yeah, on my own land sigh.

Please keep us updated if you try this out.

BTW, if someone steals a MINI, I wonder how that works if someone thinks they might put it in service in a different account?

 

[civilian]

But if the mini is stolen, what stops it from being used as it is? Just a question. We have fiber but just read along on this thread. Jon

 

[kf4uda]

What I searched and found:

• If someone tries to activate that Mini on a different account, Starlink’s system will see that the hardware is already assigned and either block activation or require a proper transfer from the original account holder

In practice, thieves often find that stolen hardware is basically a brick for new service once the original owner has reported it.

 

[bdhsfz6]

But if the mini is stolen, what stops it from being used as it is? Just a question. We have fiber but just read along on this thread. Jon

The thief would have to know the password to connect any of their equipment to the router. The password is printed on some Starlink routers, but most likely changed by the original owner.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

When I sold a Starlink unit, I had to go thru a process in order for next person to register it.