Starlink App on Windows Laptop

[rkrasze]

 I have trouble reading and viewing small screens on a Smartphone.  Is there a Starlink app for Windows so that I can use the Starlink Setup
 on my Laptop?

[ProDishy]

No unfortunately the app requires certain functions from a smart phone to be able to function.

 

You could use a tablet - However ensure the tablet is compatible with the Android or iOS App.

 

 

[N7VDR]

use dishy.starlink.com from your web browser on windows.

works for me.

 

[pbeaudet]

8 hours ago, N7VDR said:

use dishy.starlink.com from your web browser on windows.

works for me.

 

Thank you for that. It does work for me as well on my Mac.

Edited April 12, 2022 by pbeaudet

[Cam]

So I've just unboxed the starlink kit and the app isn't compatible with my samsung smartphone... 

I saw on this thread downloading dishy.starlink.com for windows can work, but the site can't be reached/ is taking to long 

to respond / not loading... Do you know what my options are to get up and running ?

[Cam]

So i tried using Blue stacks 5 to download Starlink onto pc but need to create an Android Nougat 32 bit instance for it to work...

To fiddly, Memu is messy too, ill try on my friends ipad, hopefully once i set it up it'll work without the ipad.

[jdqe76a]

On 12/22/2022 at 3:56 AM, Cam said:

So I've just unboxed the starlink kit and the app isn't compatible with my samsung smartphone... 

I saw on this thread downloading dishy.starlink.com for windows can work, but the site can't be reached/ is taking to long 

to respond / not loading... Do you know what my options are to get up and running ?

having the same issue 

 

[Hemiman]

If you're like me and you don't live on your smartphone, but prefer to surf the internet on a Windows PC, there is way to setup Starlink without fidgeting with clunky Android or iOS devices.  Once my Starlink was connected up and powered up an "Open" Wifi hotspot appeared.  Mine was called Stinky, yours may have another name.  Nevertheless, just connect your PC's wifi connection to the open (no password required) Starlink router, and the Starlink will automatically ask you to give it a real name and set a Wifi password.  It will then reboot itself with the new settings and name.  Simply connect your Wifi to the new hotspot that appears with your new name and you're done. Enjoy!

[StarlinkLeader]

UPDATE: ( 2026 )

Accessing Starlink “backend” without the app (no smartphone needed)

There are two different things people mean by “backend”:

1. Your Starlink account / billing / subscriptions (web portal)

2. Your Starlink hardware status page (local network page)
   ➡️ Important: Starlink does not provide a full router admin portal in a browser — router settings are mainly changed in the app. (Starlink)

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1) Manage your Starlink account (billing, plan, invoices, pause, address)

Use any computer browser:

1. Go to starlink.com and sign in.

2. From your account you can manage subscription items (plan, service address, etc.).

(Example of an account feature that is done on the website: transferring service is handled by logging into your account on starlink.com.) (Starlink)

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2) View Starlink dish status from a computer (no app)

If you are connected to the Starlink network (Wi-Fi or Ethernet), you can usually view the Dishy status page in a browser:

• Open a browser and go to:
  http://dishy.starlink.com
  If that doesn’t load, try:
  http://192.168.100.1 (Reddit)

This is mainly for status/diagnostics (useful when you don’t have the app).

If you’re using a third-party router (bypass mode)

You may need a static route on your router to reach the Dishy page at 192.168.100.1. Starlink’s own “third-party router” guide covers accessing the Starlink device page and the route requirement. (Starlink)

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3) Changing Wi-Fi name/password without the app (what’s possible)

• Starlink confirms there is no browser-based router administrator portal for normal router configuration; settings are done in the app. (Starlink)

• Workaround if you don’t have the app: factory reset the Starlink router, then set the Wi-Fi name/password again during setup.

Factory reset (no app)

Starlink’s official method includes power cycling the router 6 times in a row (fast, ~2–3 seconds between cycles). (Starlink)

After reset, join the default Starlink Wi-Fi from your laptop and follow the setup prompt to create a new Wi-Fi name/password