Whether you're a seasoned maker or a curious beginner, 2025 is the perfect time to dive into the world of Raspberry Pi. These tiny but mighty computers are more powerful than ever—and they're unlocking a new wave of innovative DIY projects.

Top Raspberry Pi Project Ideas for 2025

• Home Assistant                                               
  Control your smart devices using Home Assistant on Raspberry Pi—with support for Matter in 2025.
  Watch: "Ultimate Home Assistant Beginner’s Guide!" by Smart Home Solver
  
  
• Raspberry Pi AI Camera
  Set up a full-featured home surveillance system with motion detection and camera streaming.
  Watch: "Raspberry Pi AI Camera Quick-Start Guide" by Core Electronics
  
  
• Retro Gaming Console
  Load RetroPie and relive the classics—NES, SNES, PlayStation and more on your Pi.
  Watch: "Build a Retro Gaming Console with a Raspberry Pi 5" by Artisans Alliance
  
  
• A GPU-powered Pi The Raspberry Pi is a compelling low-power option for running GPU-accelerated LLMs locally.Watch: "A GPU-powered Pi for more efficient AI?" by Jeff Geerling
  
  
• Deepseek R1 on a Raspberry Pi
  Yes, you can run an LLM locally on a Raspberry Pi! This project demonstrates how DeepSeek R1 (a small open-source LLM) can be hosted on a Raspberry Pi 5 and run offline with surprisingly good results.
  Watch: "OpenAI's Nightmare: Deepseek R1 on a Raspberry Pi" by Jeff Geerling
  
  
• YOLO Object & Animal Recognition with Python
  Use the power of the Raspberry Pi 5 and Python to run real-time object and animal detection using YOLO (You Only Look Once). Great for learning AI fundamentals and exploring computer vision.
  Watch: "YOLO Object and Animal Recognition on the Raspberry Pi 5 | Beginner Python Guide" by Core Electronics
  
  
• Run Android Inside Linux with Waydroid
  Use Waydroid to run a full Android environment inside Linux on the Raspberry Pi 5. It's a clever way to multitask—using Linux for work and Android apps for play, all on one device.
  Watch: "Android within Linux on Raspberry Pi 5 – Waydroid Install & Demo" by leepspvideo
  
  
• Mini Cyberdeck Portable Multi-Function Computer
  Create a portable, rugged Raspberry Pi-powered cyberdeck that runs Raspbian 64 and Batocera.
  Touchscreen interface
  Built-in FM radio
  Variable power supply
  Ready-to-use GPIO for prototyping
  Weighs just 1.3 kg
  Watch: "DIY: Mini Cyberdeck multi-function portable computer" by DTeK
  
  
• n8n Automation Server on Raspberry Pi
  Turn your Raspberry Pi into a self-hosted automation hub with n8n—an open-source alternative to Zapier and Make. Connect APIs, IoT devices, webhooks, and services to automate your digital life. Watch: "n8n Raspberry Pi 5 Setup – Local, Private, and Free!" by Wagner's TechTalk
  

Get Inspired

Explore more amazing builds by searching “Raspberry Pi Projects 2025” on YouTube or checking out creators like:

• Jeff Geerling

• ETA PRIME

• Explaining Computers

• The Raspberry Pi Foundation