How to Set Up Discord on Your Raspberry Pi and Start Texting, Voice Chats, and Video Calls with Friends and Family

Learn how to install Discord on your Raspberry Pi and connect with friends and family through text messages, voice chats, and video calls. …


Updated August 21, 2023

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Learn how to install Discord on your Raspberry Pi and connect with friends and family through text messages, voice chats, and video calls.

Installing Discord on Raspberry Pi - A Step-by-Step Guide

Discord is a popular communication platform that offers text messaging, voice chats, and video calls for gamers and non-gamers alike. If you own a Raspberry Pi and want to use Discord on it, follow this step-by-step guide to get started.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure your Raspberry Pi is updated and has the necessary tools installed:

  1. Update your Raspberry Pi by running sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade in the terminal.
  2. Install Git by running sudo apt install git.
  3. Install Node.js by following the instructions on the official Node.js website.
  4. Reboot your Raspberry Pi with sudo reboot.

Installing Discord

Now, let’s install Discord on your Raspberry Pi:

  1. Open the terminal and navigate to your home directory by running cd ~.
  2. Clone the official Discord package repository by running git clone https://github.com/Discord-Pi/discord-pi.git.
  3. Navigate to the cloned repository with cd discord-pi.
  4. Run the installation script with sudo ./install.sh. This will install the necessary dependencies and configure Discord for your Raspberry Pi.
  5. Once the installation is complete, run discord in the terminal to start the application.
  6. A new window should open, prompting you to sign in or create a new account. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.

Customizing Discord

After installing Discord, you may want to customize it according to your preferences:

  1. Press Ctrl + , (Control and comma) to open the settings menu.
  2. Under “Appearance,” choose your preferred theme, font size, and other display options.
  3. In the “Notifications” section, you can adjust how Discord alerts you of new messages or voice chat invitations.
  4. The “Voice & Video” tab allows you to set up audio input and output devices as well as video settings.
  5. In the “Advanced” tab, you can enable developer mode for more customization options, such as modifying shortcuts or creating plugins.

Using Discord

Now that Discord is installed on your Raspberry Pi, you can start texting, voice chats, and video calls with friends and family:

  1. To create a new server (group chat), click the “+” button in the top-left corner and select “New Server.” Enter a name and optional description for your server.
  2. Invite your friends by clicking the “Server Settings” gear icon, then “Invites,” and generating an invitation code or linking an existing one.
  3. To start a voice chat, click on the phone icon next to a friend’s name in the member list and select “Start Voice Call.” You can also use the “Ctrl + Shift + V” keyboard shortcut.
  4. To start a video call, click on the video camera icon next to a friend’s name in the member list or use the “Ctrl + Shift + I” keyboard shortcut.
  5. For text messaging, simply type your message in the input field at the bottom of the chat window and press Enter to send it.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now successfully installed Discord on your Raspberry Pi and can use it to connect with friends and family through text messages, voice chats, and video calls. Enjoy your newfound communication freedom!