Nice review. After about 20 minutes of unboxing, setup and going through the software update, my first speed connections in my backyard (Hou TX area) with some obstructions got me in the 30-40Mbs range. After leaving it set in place for about a half hour, there was some decent improvement upwards into the 50-60 range. For power, while I first used a portable power bank with an integrated AC inverter like you show, I did order the 5521 (barrel connector on Starlink power cable) to USB-C adapter to plug it directly into my power bank that has a USB-C PD port. I think this will be more efficient (in terms of battery life) than having the power bank run the integrated AC inverter, and then having the Starlink AC adapter convert back to DC.

@EastTexasHomestead

20 күн бұрын

Not bad for having obstructions. I've noticed that leaving it for a while improves performance as well. Last I checked, they didn't have a USB-C adapter, but I will be purchasing one as well to eliminate the DC/AC/DC power conversion loss. Thanks for sharing!

I strongly suspect those overhead power lines were slowing your speed. I've seen other KZreadrs get a low end speed of 66 Mbps to a high of 124 Mbps or more. One guy got 180. If your home Starlink is getting higher than 45, so should your mini.

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

I'm sure you're right. I'll be doing more tests in open fields w/o transmission lines above. My home dish usually gets less than 100 mbs down. This could also be the power lines since it's about 300 yards away. Good to hear others are getting better speeds.

@chowner

10 күн бұрын

Gonna be different for everyone. Based on where they are physically located

Mine just came in today.Hopefully playing with it tomorrow.

@chicksgrowtoo

27 күн бұрын

God, please put up a review in a month with speeds, I’m in the same boat and it’s a lot of $$ for me…😢 Thanks! ❤

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

Had a chance to try it out?

@SpencerLAPower

27 күн бұрын

@EastTexasHomestead Not yet.I was wondering if they charged the $35.If you don't activate it don't really need it at this time. Wondering if you can turn it off and on per month??

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

They said in the fine print that if you turn it off, you "may" have to get on the standard plan to reactivate. Not sure how long they will give you to activate but I got an email a few minutes after recording that said thank you for activating... you are being charged $3.28 for the prorated month. (or something like that) So it appears they don't start charging until you turn it on.

@boondockduane

17 күн бұрын

@@SpencerLAPowerlet us know how the 50gb cap works out?

Thanks for letting me know

@EastTexasHomestead

26 күн бұрын

You bet

Love the video Eric! I bought myself a Gen2 for my remoted village house for my parent in Malaysia and it works really well. Nice powerpack btw. Keep it up

@EastTexasHomestead

26 күн бұрын

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing :)

@alwisyamhudi9112

26 күн бұрын

Salam dari Indonesia

@saifulanuar1577

25 күн бұрын

@@alwisyamhudi9112 Waalaikumusalam, sudah pasang Starlink ni tempat Tuan kah? Sangat berbaloi 👍

Minute 1:54 -Son: "That's hilarious." ****Doesn't even chuckle... 😅

Just so you know, that is a 12v barrel plug, the box at the end then coverts from AC to 12v. That dish is 12v first, just like our phones. We just got our mini on Thursday.

@TheRealLakeSideSam

27 күн бұрын

Do you know where to find a barrel plug to USB-C adapter? Starlink does’t have them on their site yet and support is helpless. I know Ring has an adapter but I’m unsure of the size of the Starlink barrel plug.

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

I'm sure there will be a flood of adapters soon. at least, I hope so.

@5thGenNativeTexan

20 күн бұрын

It's not necessarily a "12V barrel plug". It's a standard 5521 plug, which, while used on a lot of 12V devices, can be used on higher DC voltages, like the Mini. You will need to have a power bank that has a USB-C PD port.. not just a stand USB C port.

@EastTexasHomestead

20 күн бұрын

Any ready why I couldn’t simply cut the power supply off of an old 5521 cable and connect the cut end to a 12 volt car battery?

@5thGenNativeTexan

20 күн бұрын

@@EastTexasHomestead Great question. I've not seen anyone try yet... but waiting for that first brave soul to give it a shot. The Starlink AC adapter puts out 30V. USB-C PD supports 5V, 9V, 15V and 20V. So I'm not sure what volts the Mini is pulling when on USB-C PD. There's one video where a guy is hooked directly to a Dewalt battery, but it's 20V.

@ 3:01 It’s not that SpaceX is charging you for services for other countries. However, each country has its own regulations and many already have robust internet services. Therefore, if there’s no competition, SpaceX could potentially lose out. To be successful, SpaceX must price its services competitively, similar to local rates. Otherwise, it may face regulatory challenges

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

I'm sure that's part of it. Thanks for your input.

@_TECH4LIFE

8 күн бұрын

​​@@EastTexasHomesteadThis is true. In my country Musk announced it will sell @ $200 and at 10dollars a month for 50gigs of data.

Luar biasa bisa di buat di mana " ini mini mini..

New subscriber! Great video!

@EastTexasHomestead

9 күн бұрын

Thanks, Jessica!

@jessicakirsh

9 күн бұрын

@@EastTexasHomestead Thank you for sharing!

Starlink is a game changer.

@EastTexasHomestead

25 күн бұрын

Sure is

How far were you when you got 4K just wondering if I put it 20 feet way when in my rv and will I get good signal?

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

I was less than 50 feet. That should be fine. If not, you can always run an ethernet cable into your RV with another router.

Do you know if you are using your 50gb allotment while you are at your residence of record? Waiting on mine now with the same thought process you mentioned. If the main dish goes down, then I like having the mini as a backup.

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

Unfortunately, it appears that any usage counts against the 50 GB cap. After the firmware update and the speed tests that you saw my plan showed 0.8 GB used.

@jh14ch21

26 күн бұрын

That is unfortunate. Thank so much for the response.

@EastTexasHomestead

26 күн бұрын

Yep 👍🏼

Hi Do you know how long the battery you bought lasts?

@EastTexasHomestead

22 күн бұрын

It’s roughly 100 watt hours in capacity, so if the dish is pulling the minimum 20 watts, it should last just about 5 hours.

So can I piggyback a new mini dish to my existing Gen 2 account? Or do I need to have two separate accounts. I'd like to be able to use either/or. I want to travel with the mini as the Gen 2 is so cumbersome to carry in my Class B van.

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

Currently, you can only purchase the mini roam plan IF you keep a standard plan as well.

@borandell9915

26 күн бұрын

@@EastTexasHomestead Gotcha. Thanks.

@EastTexasHomestead

26 күн бұрын

You bet

Can I use the Starlink mini as my home internet only on mobile?

@EastTexasHomestead

26 күн бұрын

Not in the USA. It is a 50 GB / month add on to a residential plan. I suppose if you know someone who will let you use their mini plan, you could do it. Just stay under the data limit.

Enercorp? you work for them they out here in midland tx

@EastTexasHomestead

16 күн бұрын

Good catch. I don’t but my company manages their website. It’s one of my favorite hats and they’re one of my favorite clients so it ends up being in a lot of videos.

Have you tested how long it will run off that power bank?

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

I've not tested it, but the AC10 power bank has a 99Wh capacity. If the dish is pulling 20 watts, you could run it for 5 hours. My guess would be 4.5 hours. However, the AC10 could be plugged into a car phone charger and kept fully charged while powering the Mini.

@TheRealLakeSideSam

27 күн бұрын

For $39 it’s a steal. Bought one. Thank you!

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

I know, right?! I'm thinking about getting another. The power button is a little funny. You push it once to turn on the DC side, then push it a second time to turn on the inverter for the AC side. At that point, you can long press to turn it off. The inverter will drain the battery over time if left on.

@TheRealLakeSideSam

26 күн бұрын

Call me crazy, but I bought a 2nd battery bank. Great price and with the AC there are so many uses.

@EastTexasHomestead

26 күн бұрын

Nice! Not crazy at all because two is one and one is none. :)

4:10 you were already getting internet - so I think this alignment is not such a huge thing. The Gen 2 can get internet for 30 seconds after you stow it.. And it's connected before it finishes the orientation

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

Maybe those Marco Polo notifications may have come through cell instead of wifi. I've not heard the stow thing you mentioned. Even so, I'm sure it was working, but it may have drop-offs if it's not pointed in the right direction. something to test :)

2:51 I thought the Mini was ONLY in the US for now????

Can you add a usb c adapt to that connector

@EastTexasHomestead

26 күн бұрын

I’m sure this will be available soon

Correct me if I'm wrong, I think a lot of dc power boxes have a direct dc connection. Negating the 110v conversion. ?

@EastTexasHomestead

25 күн бұрын

That’s correct. I just don’t have a way to get the dc power from USB to the barrel connection.

Hi , where can I buy this item?

@EastTexasHomestead

22 күн бұрын

Keep checking Starlink.com it isn’t available to everyone yet but will be soon

is it work on indoor?

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

Hopefully, the Wi-Fi should go through a wall or two. But you can run an ethernet cable into your home from the dish outside.

No router or modem? That antenna does all the thing? Looks good ngl.

@EastTexasHomestead

15 күн бұрын

It’s all built into the dish! 😊

@ForeverVirat18

3 күн бұрын

@@EastTexasHomestead great

I live in rural area (or I can say Remote village) in Indonesia, but the traditional internet operators here are more than enough. Fast (of course not as fast as Starlink) and Cheap (Far cheaper than Starlink). So I think there is no need to switch to Starlink.

@EastTexasHomestead

14 күн бұрын

👍

And what about the electromagnetic screen created by those power lines? That must be one of the worst places to test this satellite antenna! 😂

@jeroenriewald9166

27 күн бұрын

That was what I was thinking too

@EastTexasHomestead

26 күн бұрын

I totally agree. It’s literally the only place on my property with enough sky. I live in a forest 🌳

@ReTrace1

24 күн бұрын

@@EastTexasHomestead It was a good test. I also liked your video. We can learn a lot about the real performance of these devices when conditions are not ideal. Thank you for the video.

@EastTexasHomestead

23 күн бұрын

FYI, I’ve been getting 120-185 without the power lines.

@ReTrace1

10 күн бұрын

@@EastTexasHomestead Good to know that is about 10 times faster. Thank you!

I feel like if the data was unlimited it would be worth it but the email I got was 30 gigs then $1 per gig after that.

@hassanhany4481

27 күн бұрын

Yes like you i will get it if the data Unlimted

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

Interesting. Mine says 50 gigs, then $1/gig

@jimsjacob

6 сағат бұрын

StarLink web site states 50Gig, then $1 a gig thereafter. Plus, I don’t think unlimited is what they had in mind when they designed it. There’s a mobile model that provides unlimited. That’s $150 a month.

How do you think this would be for RV’ing?

@EastTexasHomestead

24 күн бұрын

Great as long as you can get a clear view of the sky. The plan currently doesn’t allow for use while in motion so it won’t work while driving. I’ve been seeing 100 to 175 mbps down in follow-up tests.

@mavowar72

24 күн бұрын

@@EastTexasHomesteadwe would only use it while at a location. Don’t need the in motion WiFi.

@EastTexasHomestead

23 күн бұрын

Great 👍🏼

Hallo, can somebody tell me is starlink good if is mounted on terasse because we are living in building and is north-west orientation. Thanks

@EastTexasHomestead

20 күн бұрын

Download the Starlink app and test for obstructions. 😊

@gyorgipavlov

20 күн бұрын

@@EastTexasHomestead I tested for obstructions but go by 75% the other side is building

@EastTexasHomestead

20 күн бұрын

Bummer could you reach out further and get better results? Put it on a flag poll or something?

@gyorgipavlov

20 күн бұрын

Here in Germany starlink can be rented, maybe I will rent one month to see if is functional than I will buy. Thanks for the reply

@EastTexasHomestead

20 күн бұрын

Best of luck 🤞🏼

50 gig cap puts serious damper on it

It is logical that under a high voltage electrical transmission network is the best place to test a satellite internet antenna... Nor do they have electromagnetic interference

저 크키면 가방에 넣고 다니면서, 여행할때 인터넷 안되는곳에 충분히 쓸수있겠지. 이거 인기가 많을까? 속도가 좀 느려서 안할까?

How to buy starlink mini.

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

If you're in the United States, you need to have an existing plan. Eventually, they will send you the option by email with a link. It is a slow rollout, and at the moment, there's no way to force it.

I wait for mini 2.0 to come out that supports usb c so i can use a battery bank

@EastTexasHomestead

26 күн бұрын

I’m running it off a $39 battery bank 🤷🏼

I know... I know... But I really wish for an Ethernet port on this. But is cute and practical. :)

@EastTexasHomestead

20 күн бұрын

It has one 😁

@MNGermann

20 күн бұрын

@@EastTexasHomestead WOW! BTW, thanks for replying. :)

@EastTexasHomestead

14 күн бұрын

You bet

no telling how them power lines affected testing...

LiteBEAM de Starlink

Also why did you do this over HUGE MASSIVE POWER lines?

@EastTexasHomestead

9 күн бұрын

Because that was the only spot on my land with enough sky.

It means 480p on your mobile device, try on a laptop and see

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

I'm not sure if you watched until the end, but at 12:40, I ended up getting a 4K test to work!

@Rockfair.

27 күн бұрын

@@EastTexasHomestead Yes I watched it all but I learned to comment after the whole video is finished, than just jumping to conclusion

@EastTexasHomestead

26 күн бұрын

😊 it was a good suggestion though. Thanks for watching and leaving your comments

Las líneas de energía pueden hacer interferencia prueba en otro lugar donde no estén

@EastTexasHomestead

26 күн бұрын

😊

Not sure why you are saying USA is paying for other regions internet, mini is ONLY available in the USA so not sure where you got that info from ?

@thatguyshemgaming

27 күн бұрын

Its priced at 200 bucks In latin america and 600 in the us. That is what he was talking about.

@Adventureswithbecky

27 күн бұрын

​@@thatguyshemgaming difference between how much we make in the US compared to them is a huge difference.

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

There are lots of people in Latin America who make more than I do, and they get it for less. But on average, that may be true.

@marquez2447

21 күн бұрын

​@@EastTexasHomesteadthe minimum wage of Colombia is $330 usd a month. You'd have to spend almost all of your monthly salary to buy one. The reality for us is just completely different. There's a significant amount of people who earn even less than that. The localized price is a great way to gain users here.

@EastTexasHomestead

20 күн бұрын

I know and am happy to pay more so they can afford it. I was simply pointing out that there are some who make more and they will get it at the subsidized price. 😊

You pay a higher price in the US because of the high demand there, a simple supply and demand law.

So you mean Starlink mini is only available in the United States rn

@EastTexasHomestead

26 күн бұрын

From the Starlink FAQ page: “Starlink Mini is currently available in the following regions: Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Panama: Available for purchase on Starlink.com with Mini Service or Mobile - Regional service plans. United States: Available to active Residential customers via email invitation only.”

@tennyson4830

26 күн бұрын

@@EastTexasHomestead okay thank you

@EastTexasHomestead

26 күн бұрын

👍🏼

Berapa harga nya kalau di texas/amerika

@EastTexasHomestead

20 күн бұрын

$599 + $30/month

@WestSumatera21

20 күн бұрын

@@EastTexasHomestead ok sir thank you

@EastTexasHomestead

14 күн бұрын

welcome

@WestSumatera21

14 күн бұрын

@@EastTexasHomestead ok sir salam kenal dari indonesia/papuan

Harga berapa sahabatku

@juniijanaka1120

25 күн бұрын

Harga nya 3,2 juta kalo paket network nya 400-600rb per 100-300mbps harga nya segitu

That good but you only get 50 downloads or the time. You should be 140

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

I'd love to see 140, but I've only seen that once from my Gen 2 dish.

They need to allow people to buy this unit & service stand-a-lone and not require you to have regular StarLink too.

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

I'm sure it will come at some time :)

I love Starlink but only 50 g

@Jayyeffer

27 күн бұрын

50 GB is for the boat plan

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

I know, it's sad. Hopefully, they will remove the 50 GB cap.

I'm guessing that's not just a power supply, that's probably your wireless router as well.

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

The router is integrated into the dish. It's an all-in-one unit. All you have to do is provide DC power-well, AC power, which is then converted to DC.

below 100Mbps? SpaceX Mini is far from expectations, execpt living on the isolated area 😅

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

It's slow if you are used to higher speeds, but there's nothing I can get where I live that comes close to this.

I thought it would be smaller.

@EastTexasHomestead

25 күн бұрын

I did too but it fits into a backpack just fine

Don't stand in fire ants like me lol. Nice stuff but I will stick with my regular starlink. I am not traveling so not much use for me now

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

Seriously! Dang, fire ants!!! lol By the way, how close are you to me (Tyler, TX)?

@rodneyhunt

27 күн бұрын

@@EastTexasHomestead Not close. In North Carolina lol. Tried to email you but not sure it worked. Said returned

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

Not even close, haha. That's a bummer. I was thinking we could put our 12Kpvs together to do a paralleling collaboration.

@rodneyhunt

27 күн бұрын

@@EastTexasHomestead I do have a collaboration in mind though

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

@@rodneyhunt Awesome! Shoot me an email: eric@easttexashomestead.com

Acho que não é muito bom fazer o teste perto de uma torre de transmissão de energia isso pode causar interferências.

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

Eu concordo. Obrigado por assistir!

In my country the price is 49$ a month so you don’t pay for other countries

@EastTexasHomestead

26 күн бұрын

Is that for capped (50 GB) data and was your dish $600?

love how youtubers never know how youtube works...like istnt it your job to know

@EastTexasHomestead

2 күн бұрын

😜

HIGH ALTITUDE BALLOON INTERNET....

Monthly service, too expensive, $120+$30=$150 a month. I used Tmobile Home Internet in my RV, it is not tied to my home address for $40. I had only 1 place that it didn't work in the 1 year I had the service. So until the price comes down, I don't see it as a viable option, just a costly one.

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

I've looked into it, and they don't offer it in my area. I'm in a bit of a 'dead zone'

150$ for unlimited data a month?

@EastTexasHomestead

9 күн бұрын

I pay $150 for 2 plans. 1) Starlink Residential, which is unlimited and $120/m. 2) Starlink Mini Roam, which is capped at 50GB/m and costs $30/m.

$30 a month? It’s $50 a month for 50Gig

Very handsome young boy😊

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

Thank you :)

Can you help me get one please we live in a poverty country

@hassanhany4481

27 күн бұрын

It will be avaliable soon in many countries But the only important thing Unlimted Internet with good speed

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

@doesonson I wish I could but no. It took me almost two years to get my dish after paying for it.

@doesonson

26 күн бұрын

Ok thank you

I really think that he is the obstruction, he's too close to the panel and blocking the signal

@EastTexasHomestead

26 күн бұрын

I bet you’re right 🤦🏼‍♂️

But you only pay $30 a month we pay $174.

@EastTexasHomestead

7 күн бұрын

For what?

SpaceX internet should be only for remote areas or for areas where the internet is crap so if you have good internet and purchase SpaceX internet then don't complain about the price. this is offtopic

@Jayyeffer

27 күн бұрын

Not to mention, in Latin America there are people who cannot afford to pay more than 50 dollars, it may be that in the United States and in some European countries yes, but in Latin America it is very expensive.

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

I agree. I'm less than 15 minutes from a large city, but we have zero other options, so I'm more than happy to get Starlink speeds.

@_xyzyz_

26 күн бұрын

Starlink is one of the ways spaceX stays funded and spaceX is how we get man on multiple planets/ solar systems someday. I have Starlink and don’t need it . I’m funding the real space program, not the government boondoggle (well I’m forced to fund that I guess). I’m not complaining …. but the vibe I got from post was a - don’t use it if you don’t need to - and I disagree as there are other reasons to use / support Starlink. With the discounts for remote areas (and Europe I hear from my son in Germany) they have holes they can fill in still. Starlink is key to plans for more than just remote internet. I also suspect some people use Starlink as they hope if the government starts censoring of the fiber/fixed connections internet there is a small chance they might not be able to censor Starlink. That is probably not true but it is a slim hope I hold also.

@EastTexasHomestead

26 күн бұрын

That’s an interesting take on it :)

@crooked8168

25 күн бұрын

@@_xyzyz_ You are not funding anything. Using Starlink to bypass censor .. OK, this may be the best use of it until you find out that Uncle SAM is sniffing your data and this is sill OK to me (to some extent). Sure, use it in remote areas, it's designed for this, in fact it's more like a niche to them and if you think about it Facebook should have been the first to do so but they failed. "spaceX is how we get man on multiple planets/ solar systems someday" there is a very long long journey until we get to see that. Remember that we need to step on the moon first, then Mars and then we also need to live on it somehow (which we won't). Saving Earth is less expensive, all you need to do is to educate the ppl on it. "but the vibe I got from post was a - don’t use it if you don’t need to -" Yes, if you don't need it, don't buy it. Consumerism is just as real as you an I. The only way I would buy/pay/donate (yes, donate) is if they would give free internet in poor countries. Yes, Germany still has dial-up, crappy internet.

It cost more in the United States because the dollar decreasing value constantly that’s why inflation is setting in and everything cost more. People don’t realize within the next year is gonna crash completely and we will be in a great depression like no other scene before in history.

Same price for everyone.

@EastTexasHomestead

25 күн бұрын

🤔

Estás muy cerca de la antena al realizar la búsqueda de satélites con la cámara del móvil. Cuando te alejas tu hijo está al lado de la antena. Así no se configura. Saludos

@EastTexasHomestead

27 күн бұрын

Ah, él estaba parado allí solo para mostrar la distancia. En realidad, estaba probando el alcance del WiFi.

4k will drain your battery

@EastTexasHomestead

14 күн бұрын

true

You are paying for everyones elses internet? 30$ per month in europe is 45$ nice ;p

@EastTexasHomestead

25 күн бұрын

We are paying twice as much for the dish as other countries, which don't have data caps.

8:00 Elon lied... 8:15 excuses made.

@EastTexasHomestead

26 күн бұрын

12:40 Passes 4K speed test…

@MrMattMohler

26 күн бұрын

@@EastTexasHomestead Guess I should have stayed tuned...

@EastTexasHomestead

26 күн бұрын

🤷🏼

@MrMattMohler

26 күн бұрын

​@@EastTexasHomestead Good, I'm glad it worked.

@EastTexasHomestead

26 күн бұрын

Me too. I was a bit disappointed with the first results.

44 mbps is bad connection

@ForeverVirat18

15 күн бұрын

Not really, its good enough for social medias and streaming videos.

@EastTexasHomestead

15 күн бұрын

Check out my latest video, where I got 175+ mbps

The mini is micro worthless for most and most do not know of the cap….50gb lol😊

@EastTexasHomestead

14 күн бұрын

I think it's great

@boondockduane

14 күн бұрын

@@EastTexasHomestead 50gb is less than my phone plan

@EastTexasHomestead

13 күн бұрын

Mine too. But there are places where your phone won’t have a signal, but this will.

How can you be so ignorant and put this under a high voltage line! Do you know of a more disruptive item?

@EastTexasHomestead

21 күн бұрын

If you were paying attention, I mentioned that this is the only place on my property that I could get enough sky to test it. I also mentioned that I would be testing it later and also mentioned that the powerlines likely were going to cause interference.