Managing Multiple Raspberry Pis? How to Update Remotely with Raspberry Pi Connect OTA

In this tutorial, we will leverage the powerful new "Remote Update" feature in Raspberry Pi Connect. This is a total game-changer for anyone managing multiple devices—whether it's a smart home setup, a fleet of robots, or remote sensors. This project goes beyond simple SSH commands; we are setting up a professional-grade Over-The-Air (OTA) deployment system that works even if your devices are currently offline. One of the coolest parts of this setup is the "GitHub Workaround." Hosting update artifacts can be tricky if you don't want to manage AWS S3 buckets or public web servers. I’ll show you exactly how to use a forked GitHub repository to host your update files and generate the public links and checksums needed to push software—like OpenCV or custom Python scripts—to your entire fleet with just one click. Whether you are a woman in STEM, a tech mentor, or a DIY enthusiast, this tutorial will help you move from managing one Pi to managing a professional fleet with zero hassle. Hardware Used in this Video: Raspberry Pi 5 - https://amzn.to/4swDrDK Raspberry Pi 4 - https://amzn.to/4sk8MK1 Book: "A Woman's Guide to Winning in Tech" - https://amzn.to/3YxHVO7 The links provided are affiliate links in which I may make a small commission but doesn't affect the price that you pay. This helps to keep my channel going to produce content for you. Resources: Raspberry Pi Connect Setup: https://youtu.be/rvCaN1PSKY0 My GitHub Repo for OTA: https://github.com/carolinedunn/RemoteOTA-RPiConnect "New: Remote updates on Raspberry Pi Connect". Raspberry Pi News. https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/new-remote-updates-on-raspberry-pi-connect/ Raspberry Pi Connect Dashboard: https://connect.raspberrypi.com/sign-in Raspberry Pi Lite Set up: https://youtu.be/Bc5-YrZH4C4 Raspberry Pi Zero W without a Monitor or Keyboard/Mouse: https://youtu.be/gTqhIItQHSk  Timestamps: 0:00 - Remote Update OTADemo 0:42 - Introduction to Raspberry Pi Connect Remote Updates 2:00 - Caroline Intro 2:33 - Prerequisites and Fleet Overview (Pi 4, 3, and Zero) 4:10 - Why OTA? & Traditional Updating 5:13 - Remote Update Demos 6:17 - Creating an OTA Artifact from Scratch 7:51 - Building the Package with OTA Maker 8:31 - Testing the Public Link and Generating Checksums 9:21 - Registering Artefact & Deployment: Updating an Online Device 10:13 - Setting up OTA on a New Device - Raspberry Pi OS 13:45 - Setting up OTA on a Raspberry Pi LITE 15:14 - The GitHub Workaround for Public Hosting If you found this tutorial helpful, please like and subscribe for more Raspberry Pi, tech, and travel content! 📘 A Woman’s Guide to Winning in Tech If you enjoyed this video, check out my book, A Woman’s Guide to Winning in Tech. This book blends sharp humor with practical career strategies to help women navigate tech on their own terms—without changing who they are. Available on Amazon, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, and IngramSpark. Learn more: https://winningintech.com/ Follow the book: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winningintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winning.tech