diff --git a/source/_docs/installation/virtualenv.markdown b/source/_docs/installation/virtualenv.markdown index 59f22869f16..17f05fc33dc 100644 --- a/source/_docs/installation/virtualenv.markdown +++ b/source/_docs/installation/virtualenv.markdown @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ If you already have Python 3.5.3 or later installed, you can easily give Home As It's recommended when installing Python packages that you use a [virtual environment](https://docs.python.org/3.5/library/venv.html#module-venv). This will make sure that your Python installation and Home Assistant installation won't impact one another. The following steps will work on most UNIX like systems. -_(If you're on a Debian based system, you will need to install Python virtual environment support using `apt-get install python3-pip python3-venv`.)_ +_(If you're on a Debian based system, you will need to install Python virtual environment support using `apt-get install python3-pip python3-venv`. You may also need to install development libraries using `apt-get install build-essential libssl-dev libffi-dev python-dev`.)_

It is recommended to use the [advanced guide](/docs/installation/raspberry-pi/) which allows for the installation to run as a `homeassistant` user. The steps below may be shorter but some users find difficulty when applying updates and may run into issues.