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+---
+layout: page
+title: "Raspberry PI GPIO"
+description: "Instructions how to integrate the GPIO capability of a Raspberry PI into Home Assistant."
+date: 2016-08-30 19:00
+sidebar: true
+comments: false
+sharing: true
+footer: true
+logo: raspberry-pi.png
+ha_category: DIY
+ha_release: pre 0.7
+---
+
+The `rpi_gpio` component is the base for all related GPIO platforms in Home Assistant. There is no setup needed for the component itself, for the platforms please check their corresponding pages.
+