Bringing AI to the Hardware Hacking Community
Voice AI shouldn’t be locked behind closed ecosystems. With OpenHome’s new official Raspberry Pi support, you can now build your own AI-powered smart speaker using low-cost, off-the-shelf hardware. Whether you’re a developer, maker, or just someone who likes hacking on new projects, this update makes it easier than ever to create custom voice AI experiences with full flexibility.
With this release, OpenHome is shifting voice AI from a proprietary, locked-in system to something you can truly own. You decide the form factor, the use case, and the integrations—whether it’s a DIY home assistant, a voice interface for your IoT setup, or something completely new.
What’s New: OpenHome Image Support for Raspberry Pi
Runs on Raspberry Pi Zero 2W or higher – A low-cost, widely available board.
Fully customizable – Build AI speakers with the hardware and features you choose.
No vendor lock-in – Your AI, your rules. Bring your own model.
Designed for hackers & builders – Whether you’re a dev or just experimenting, you can get started with minimal setup.
How It Works: Set Up OpenHome on Raspberry Pi
If you have a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W and a Bluetooth speaker, you're already set. Here’s how to get OpenHome running:
Download the OpenHome DevKit OS.
Burn the image onto an SD card using Raspberry Pi Imager.
Boot up your Raspberry Pi and connect it to OpenHome Wi-Fi.
Pair a Bluetooth speaker and microphone.
Start building your AI-powered voice setup.
🔧 Get the full setup guide here: Raspberry Pi Setup Guide
Why This Matters: Open, Customizable AI for Everyone
By supporting Raspberry Pi, OpenHome is putting more control into the hands of developers and hardware enthusiasts. Here’s why this matters:
More control – No restrictions on how you use or modify your hardware and AI assistant.
Lower cost of entry – Raspberry Pi makes AI experimentation more accessible.
More possibilities – Whether it's home automation, accessibility tools, or something experimental, you can build it.
Get Started with OpenHome on Raspberry Pi
Want to try it out? Here’s where to start:
📖 Read the Raspberry Pi Setup Guide to get OpenHome running today.
🛠️ Check out the Developer Docs for API details and advanced setup options.
💬 Join our Discord, ask questions, and share your projects with the community.
What’s Next for OpenHome?
We’re just getting started. Here’s what’s coming next:
More hardware integrations – Beyond Raspberry Pi, we’re exploring additional supported platforms.
More customization tools – Giving devs even deeper control over AI behavior.
More third-party integrations – Expanding abilities support for external APIs and controllable services.
Community-driven improvements – YOUR feedback helps shape what we build next, connect with us in Discord or email us your feedback or questions, chris@openhome.xyz
Voice AI should be open, flexible, and easy to experiment with. Now, with OpenHome running on Raspberry Pi, we’re making that a reality.
🚀 Let's build!