From 89cff83b5f5ed6ff174034c68c8ef4add4896f69 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Franck Nijhof Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:17:20 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Clarify RPI power integration usage (#38297) --- source/_integrations/rpi_power.markdown | 15 ++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/_integrations/rpi_power.markdown b/source/_integrations/rpi_power.markdown index f23a835aabd..354d7f665c0 100644 --- a/source/_integrations/rpi_power.markdown +++ b/source/_integrations/rpi_power.markdown @@ -15,6 +15,19 @@ ha_platforms: ha_integration_type: integration --- -The `rpi_power` integration allows you to detect [bad power supply](https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/raspberry-pi.html#power-supply-warnings) on Raspberry Pi. +The **Raspberry Pi Power Supply Checker** {% term integration %} allows you to detect [bad power supply](https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/raspberry-pi.html#power-supply-warnings) on the Raspberry Pi that is running Home Assistant. + +{% note %} +This integration can only monitor the Raspberry Pi that Home Assistant is running on. It cannot monitor remote Raspberry Pis over the network. + +If you have multiple Raspberry Pis and are running Home Assistant on one of them, this integration will only check the power supply status of the Pi where Home Assistant is installed. + +{% endnote %} {% include integrations/config_flow.md %} + +## Supported functionality + +This integration interfaces with the kernel's power management system to detect whether the Raspberry Pi is receiving sufficient power. It creates a binary sensor that indicates whether your power supply is adequate (normal state) or if there are voltage issues (problem state). + +If issues are detected, consider upgrading to a higher quality power supply that can deliver stable 5V power with sufficient current for your Raspberry Pi model.