2026-03-10
raspberry pi, consoles

This section explains the process of installing and configuring Raspberry Pi with iCafeCloud in order to manage and control consoles like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

Hardware Requirements

  • Raspberry Pi4 model B
  • Power adapter (support CEC)
  • MicroSD card (for Raspberry Pi OS)  (Figure 1)

Figure 1

  1. Micro HDMI to HDMI cable (Figure 2)

Figure 2

  1.  Use HDMI cable to connect the Pi and TV (Figure 3)

Figure 3


Install Raspberry Pi OS

  1. Download Raspberry Pi Imager ( https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/ ).
  2. Connect the MicroSD card to your PC.
  1. Run Raspberry Pi Imager on your PC, and follow the on-screen instructions to select the correct Raspberry Pi model and write Raspberry Pi OS to the MicroSD card.
  2. In Raspberry Pi Imager, you can configure WiFi settings, or choose to use a wired (Ethernet) connection.
  3. Insert the MicroSD card into the Raspberry Pi. (Figure 4)

Figure 4

Install iCafeCloud Client for Raspberry Pi

  1. After powering on the Raspberry Pi, obtain its local IP address from your router (the device name is usually piXX ).
  2. Log in to the Raspberry Pi via SSH (the username and password were set during Raspberry Pi OS installation).
  3. Log in to cp.icafecloud.com and add a Console under the Computers/Consoles page. (Figure 5)

Figure 5

  1. Add console name and click Done (Figure 6)

Figure 6

  1. Select the Console you just added, then right-click to open the menu and click Generate TV PIN. (Figure 7)

Figure 7

  1. The system will display a 4-digit TV PIN for the console. (Figure 8)

Figure 8

  1. Obtain the Console TV PIN and note it down.
  2. In the SSH session, run the following command (replace with your TV PIN):
  3. curl -k https://cp.icafecloud.com/pi/install.sh | sudo bash -s -- <PIN>
  4. After successful installation, when a session starts, the TV will power on under Raspberry Pi control, and it will power off on checkout (Figure 9)

Figure 9

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