How it works
An obstruction map visualises parts of the antenna’s required sky view that are blocked by objects. Trees, roof edges and nearby structures can interrupt the path to moving satellites. A pre-installation phone assessment estimates a candidate location, while an installed system can build evidence from its actual operating view over time.
Important differences and limits
A clear area in one direction is not enough if another required part of the sky is blocked. Phone position and orientation affect a preliminary assessment, and seasonal foliage can change the result. The map does not diagnose every outage: power, cabling, local Wi-Fi and provider conditions remain separate possibilities.
A useful practical check
Compare candidate positions using the exact kit’s guidance before permanent installation. Once online, allow the system to collect a representative view and compare recorded interruptions with obstruction information. Reassess after nearby growth or building changes. Do not assume a stronger indoor router can repair a blocked satellite path; address the antenna location or the actual separate fault.
An example in practice
A tree close to the antenna can block a significant sky area despite being a small object in a ground-level photograph. Compare the view from the proposed antenna position itself. The useful question is whether the required sky is clear, not whether the garden generally looks open.