diff --git a/source/_docs/installation/raspberry-pi.markdown b/source/_docs/installation/raspberry-pi.markdown index 178ad0abdf4..d9a0aa4a649 100644 --- a/source/_docs/installation/raspberry-pi.markdown +++ b/source/_docs/installation/raspberry-pi.markdown @@ -12,6 +12,10 @@ redirect_from: /getting-started/installation-raspberry-pi/ This installation of Home Assistant requires the Raspberry Pi to run [Raspbian Lite](https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/). The installation will be installed in a [Virtual Environment](/docs/installation/virtualenv) with minimal overhead. Instructions assume this is a new installation of Raspbian Lite. +
+Although these installation steps specifically mention a Raspberry Pi, you can go ahead and proceed on any Linux install as well. This guide is also referred to as the "Advanced Guide" for a virtual environment install. +
+ Connect to the Raspberry Pi over SSH. Default password is `raspberry`. You will need to enable SSH access. The Raspberry Pi website has instructions [here](https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/remote-access/ssh/). @@ -61,7 +65,13 @@ $ cd /srv/homeassistant $ python3 -m venv . $ source bin/activate ``` -Once you have activated the virtual environment you will notice the prompt change and then you can install Home Assistant. +Once you have activated the virtual environment (notice the prompt change) you will need to run the following command to install a required python package. + +```bash +(homeassistant) homeassistant@raspberrypi:/srv/homeassistant $ python3 -m pip install wheel +``` + +Once you have installed the required python package it is now time to install Home Assistant! ```bash (homeassistant) homeassistant@raspberrypi:/srv/homeassistant $ pip3 install homeassistant