Running Pi OS Bookworm or Trixie?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPlease see our guide: RealVNC Connect and Raspberry Pi<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis article applies to RealVNC Connect through version 7.<\/em><\/p>In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about enabling VNC on your Raspberry Pi and using RealVNC for remote access<\/a>, including tips for getting started and ensuring a smooth experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Raspberry](\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/df004bd7-9a97-4d0b-9f80-3f51d9ba15a9-1024x680.jpeg\")
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tCan you control Raspberry Pi remotely?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, with RealVNC Connect<\/a>, you can securely access and control your Raspberry Pi remotely<\/a>, whether you’re using it with a display or as a headless<\/a> Raspberry Pi.<\/p>This is perfect for situations where you may wish to have your Raspberry Pi constantly performing tasks, but don\u2019t necessarily need visual access to it all the time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tWhy Use RealVNC Connect With Raspberry Pi?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRealVNC Connect makes it easy to access Raspberry Pi devices remotely, giving you the full GUI (Graphical User Interface) so you can interact with your Pi as if you were right in front of it. You can configure settings, run applications, troubleshoot, and manage your Raspberry Pi from any device, whether it’s Windows<\/a>, macOS, Linux, or even a smartphone or tablet.<\/p>What you’ll need before you start:<\/strong><\/p>Setting up VNC on a Raspberry Pi takes only a few things:<\/p>
- A Raspberry Pi running Raspberry Pi OS. Any current model works<\/li>
- A microSD card with the operating system installed using Raspberry Pi Imager<\/li>
- RealVNC Server on the Pi and RealVNC Viewer on the computer you’ll connect from<\/li>
- A Windows, macOS, or Linux computer, or an iOS or Android device, to use as your VNC client<\/li>
- Both devices on the same local network for your first connection. You can switch to cloud access afterward.<\/li><\/ul>
Ready to experience the convenience of remote access? Sign up for a free trial<\/a> today and see how easily you can access Raspberry Pi hardware from anywhere.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t1. Ensure software is up to date<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe first step when setting up a remote desktop<\/a> for Raspberry Pi is to ensure that your Raspberry Pi OS and installed packages are up to date.<\/p>In order to update the packages running on your device, you’ll need to run the following two commands:<\/p>
Terminal $<\/p>
sudo apt update<\/em>
sudo apt upgrade<\/em><\/p>![\"RealVNC](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1.png\")
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t2. Enable RealVNC on Raspberry Pi<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe next step is to install RealVNC Server on your Raspberry Pi device.<\/p>
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To do this, run the following command:<\/p>
Terminal $<\/p>
sudo apt install realvnc-vnc-server realvnc-vnc-viewer<\/em><\/p>RealVNC will be disabled by default on your Raspberry Pi device, however you can easily enable it using either the desktop or the terminal.<\/p>
To enable RealVNC on the desktop, navigate to the start menu > Preferences > Raspberry Pi Configuration.<\/p>
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Then select \u2018Interfaces’, and click \u2018Enable’ next to VNC. Then click \u2018OK’.<\/p>
To enable VNC using the terminal, enter the following command:<\/p>
Terminal $<\/p>
sudo raspi-config<\/em><\/p>Using the arrows, navigate to \u2018Interfacing Options’ > \u2018VNC’, then choose \u2018Yes’ and select \u2018OK’.<\/p>
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t3. Complete the connection<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLog in to your Raspberry Pi device using your RealVNC\u00ae account. Then, log in to the same account on the device running RealVNC Viewer. Your Raspberry Pi device should show as an available connection.<\/p>
If you have a headless Raspberry Pi, you can also connect without using a RealVNC account. Simply make note of the IP address shown in RealVNC Server, which will allow you to initiate a Direct Connection<\/a>.<\/p>How to find your Raspberry Pi’s IP address<\/h4>
If you’re making a Direct Connection or running a headless Raspberry Pi, you’ll need its IP address. The quickest way is to open a terminal window on the Raspberry Pi and run:<\/p>
Terminal $
hostname -I<\/p>
The first value returned is your Pi’s IP address on the local network (something like 192.168.0.5). If your Raspberry Pi is headless, you can also find it by checking your router’s list of connected devices, or by using a network scanning tool such as nmap or a mobile app like Fing.<\/p>
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When asked for login credentials, use the username and password you set up for your Raspberry Pi. Current versions of Raspberry Pi OS no longer ship with a default ‘pi’ account and ‘raspberry’ password. You create your own when you first set up the device in Raspberry Pi Imager or on first boot, so use those details here.<\/p>
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Congratulations \u2013 you’ve now completed the setup of RealVNC Connect on a Raspberry Pi device.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Please see our guide: RealVNC Connect and Raspberry Pi<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t This article applies to RealVNC Connect through version 7.<\/em><\/p> In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about enabling VNC on your Raspberry Pi and using RealVNC for remote access<\/a>, including tips for getting started and ensuring a smooth experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Yes, with RealVNC Connect<\/a>, you can securely access and control your Raspberry Pi remotely<\/a>, whether you’re using it with a display or as a headless<\/a> Raspberry Pi.<\/p> This is perfect for situations where you may wish to have your Raspberry Pi constantly performing tasks, but don\u2019t necessarily need visual access to it all the time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t RealVNC Connect makes it easy to access Raspberry Pi devices remotely, giving you the full GUI (Graphical User Interface) so you can interact with your Pi as if you were right in front of it. You can configure settings, run applications, troubleshoot, and manage your Raspberry Pi from any device, whether it’s Windows<\/a>, macOS, Linux, or even a smartphone or tablet.<\/p> What you’ll need before you start:<\/strong><\/p> Setting up VNC on a Raspberry Pi takes only a few things:<\/p> Ready to experience the convenience of remote access? Sign up for a free trial<\/a> today and see how easily you can access Raspberry Pi hardware from anywhere.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t The first step when setting up a remote desktop<\/a> for Raspberry Pi is to ensure that your Raspberry Pi OS and installed packages are up to date.<\/p> In order to update the packages running on your device, you’ll need to run the following two commands:<\/p> Terminal $<\/p> sudo apt update<\/em> The next step is to install RealVNC Server on your Raspberry Pi device.<\/p> To do this, run the following command:<\/p> Terminal $<\/p> sudo apt install realvnc-vnc-server realvnc-vnc-viewer<\/em><\/p> RealVNC will be disabled by default on your Raspberry Pi device, however you can easily enable it using either the desktop or the terminal.<\/p> To enable RealVNC on the desktop, navigate to the start menu > Preferences > Raspberry Pi Configuration.<\/p> Then select \u2018Interfaces’, and click \u2018Enable’ next to VNC. Then click \u2018OK’.<\/p> To enable VNC using the terminal, enter the following command:<\/p> Terminal $<\/p> sudo raspi-config<\/em><\/p> Using the arrows, navigate to \u2018Interfacing Options’ > \u2018VNC’, then choose \u2018Yes’ and select \u2018OK’.<\/p> Log in to your Raspberry Pi device using your RealVNC\u00ae account. Then, log in to the same account on the device running RealVNC Viewer. Your Raspberry Pi device should show as an available connection.<\/p> If you have a headless Raspberry Pi, you can also connect without using a RealVNC account. Simply make note of the IP address shown in RealVNC Server, which will allow you to initiate a Direct Connection<\/a>.<\/p> If you’re making a Direct Connection or running a headless Raspberry Pi, you’ll need its IP address. The quickest way is to open a terminal window on the Raspberry Pi and run:<\/p> Terminal $ The first value returned is your Pi’s IP address on the local network (something like 192.168.0.5). If your Raspberry Pi is headless, you can also find it by checking your router’s list of connected devices, or by using a network scanning tool such as nmap or a mobile app like Fing.<\/p> When asked for login credentials, use the username and password you set up for your Raspberry Pi. Current versions of Raspberry Pi OS no longer ship with a default ‘pi’ account and ‘raspberry’ password. You create your own when you first set up the device in Raspberry Pi Imager or on first boot, so use those details here.<\/p> Congratulations \u2013 you’ve now completed the setup of RealVNC Connect on a Raspberry Pi device.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\tCan you control Raspberry Pi remotely?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Why Use RealVNC Connect With Raspberry Pi?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
1. Ensure software is up to date<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
sudo apt upgrade<\/em><\/p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t2. Enable RealVNC on Raspberry Pi<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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How to find your Raspberry Pi’s IP address<\/h4>
hostname -I<\/p><\/p><\/p><\/p><\/p>