Raspberry Pi Setup Guide

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Prerequisites

• Raspberry Pi Zero 2W
• SD card (8GB minimum)
• USB card reader or adapter
• 2Amp minimum charger
• Bluetooth speaker
• Computer with internet access

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Step 1: Download and Install Raspberry Pi Imager

1. Download Raspberry Pi Imager:
   • Visit the official Raspberry Pi Imager website.
   • Download the appropriate version for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
2. Install Raspberry Pi Imager:
   • Follow the installation instructions for your operating system to install the Raspberry Pi Imager.

3. OpenHome DevKit OS:
   • You can download the OpenHome DevKit OS from here.

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Step 2: Burn the OpenHome Image to the SD Card

1. Insert the SD Card:
   • Insert your SD card into the USB card reader or adapter and connect it to your computer.
2. Open Raspberry Pi Imager:
   • Launch the Raspberry Pi Imager application.
3. Choose Device:
   • Click on “Choose Device” and select “Raspberry Pi Zero 2W” from the list.
4. Choose Operating System:
   • Click on “Choose Operating System”.
   • Select “Use custom” and then choose the downloaded OpenHome image file.
5. Choose Storage:
   • Click on “Choose Storage” and select your SD card from the list.

6. instructions:
   • Click on next button, you will see beloe screen, click on No and continue

7. Write the Image:
   • Click on “Write” to start burning the image to the SD card. This process may take a few minutes.

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Step 3: Set Up the Raspberry Pi

1. Insert the SD Card:
   • Once the image is written, insert the SD card into your Raspberry Pi Zero 2W.
2. Power On the Raspberry Pi:
   • Connect your Raspberry Pi to a 2Amp minimum charger and turn it on.

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Step 4: Create a New User on OpenHome

1. Create a New User:
   • If you don’t already have a user account on app.openhome.xyz, create one.
   • Remember the email and password you use to sign up.
   • If you already have an account but don’t have a password set, use the “Forgot Password” option or set a new password from the “Profile” section in settings.

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Step 5: Connect to OpenHome Wi-Fi

1. Connect to OpenHome Wi-Fi:
   • On your device, connect to the Wi-Fi network named Openhome_MACADDRESS.
2. Web Interface will automatically open if not you can perform the following:
   • Open a web browser and go to http://192.168.50.1.
3. Configure Wi-Fi and User Login:
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your Wi-Fi settings.

• Log in with your OpenHome user credentials.

• Once the configuration is done, you will see this status

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Step 6: Connect to Your Internet Wi-Fi

1. Disconnect from OpenHome Wi-Fi:
   • Once configuration is complete, disconnect from the Openhome_MACADDRESS Wi-Fi network.
2. Connect to Your Internet Wi-Fi:
   • Connect your device to your regular internet Wi-Fi network.
3. Log in to OpenHome:
   • Go to app.openhome.xyz and log in with the same account you used earlier.

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Step 7: Configure Bluetooth Speaker

1. Access Profile Settings:
   • Navigate to “Profile” -> “Settings” and click on the “DevKit” section. Your device should be connected.
2. Turn on Bluetooth:
   • Turn on the Bluetooth of your speaker.
3. Scan for Bluetooth Devices:
   • Click on “Scan Bluetooth Devices” in the OpenHome app.
4. Connect to the Speaker:
   • Select your Bluetooth speaker from the list.
   • Ensure the profile is set to “a2dp-sink”. If it doesn’t appear, try reconnecting.
5. Connect Mic to Raspberry pi:
   • Connect your mic with Raspberry pi.
   • Set the default input to “analog-mono”.

6. Start the Call:
   • The call should start automatically. If it doesn’t, click the “Restart Agent” button.

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Your OpenHome DevKit setup is done