Get Started
Curious about building your own smart home dashboard? You’re in the right place. This section will walk you through everything you need to set up a fully functional Smart Panel — no deep tech knowledge required.
Smart Panel runs on any Linux device with systemd — from a Raspberry Pi with a touchscreen to a mini PC, NAS, or a Docker container on your server. Raspberry Pi is the most popular choice for all-in-one setups with a display, but the server runs on any Linux host.
What You’ll Learn
- What hardware and software you need
- Choosing the right deployment scenario for your setup
- Installing Smart Panel on your device
- What to expect on first boot
What You’ll Have at the End
A working Smart Panel that connects to your network and is ready to manage your smart home devices — with an optional touchscreen display that boots into a sleek UI.
Smart Panel supports four deployment scenarios:
- Server Only — run just the backend on any Linux device, with display panels connecting remotely
- Display Only — add a display panel to an existing server on your network
- All-in-One — run everything on a single device (great for a standalone panel with a touchscreen)
- Docker — deploy the server as a container for quick setup with no system-level dependencies
👉 Start with Before You Begin to get everything in place.
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