Raspberry Pi Display 2 Setup & Review Unboxing, Comparison & Touchscreen Demo with Pi 5
📺 Watch the full setup and review of the Official Raspberry Pi Display 2 – the new 7-inch touchscreen for your Raspberry Pi projects!
In this video, we unbox and set up the Display 2 with a Raspberry Pi 5, compare it to the previous generation, rotate the screen to landscape, and even show how it's being used as a smart home control dashboard with Home Assistant in kiosk mode.
If you're looking for a reliable touchscreen for your Pi project — whether it's for automation, coding, or media — this video covers everything you need to know.
➕ What's Inside:
Unboxing the Display 2 (Purchased from Thingbits.in – not sponsored)
Step-by-step hardware setup with Raspberry Pi 5
Orientation change (Portrait to Landscape)
Comparison with original Raspberry Pi Display
Real-world usage as a Home Assistant dashboard
Pros, cons & final thoughts
✅ Watch till the end for tips and setup safety instructions!
⏱️ Timestamps in the description for easy navigation.
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📦 Purchased from: wwwthingbits.in (Not sponsored)
👉 Chapters & Timestamps:
⏱️ Timestamps – Raspberry Pi Display 2 Setup & Review
00:00 – Intro – Meet the New Raspberry Pi Display 2
A fresh upgrade with a sleek look, better visuals, and smoother setup — let’s dive in!
00:21 – Unboxing the Official Display 2
Here’s what you get in the box — we ordered ours from Thingbits.in, and it even came with a fun surprise.
02:16 – What’s New – Display 2 vs Original
Let’s break down the key upgrades that make this display smarter, sharper, and simpler to set up.
04:21 – Physical Features & Connectors
A clean front, a smarter back — let’s take a closer look at the design, ports, and mounting layout.
05:41 – Step-by-Step Setup with Raspberry Pi 5
From cable connections to power, here’s how to physically set up the display with your Raspberry Pi 5.
09:00 – Powering It Up
Let’s boot it up and check if everything works — touchscreen, display, and OS all in action.
10:12 – From Portrait to Landscape
Prefer a horizontal layout? Here's how to easily rotate the screen using Raspberry Pi OS settings.
11:38 – Real-World Usage – Smart, Simple, Useful
I use it as a Home Assistant smart home dashboard — but the possibilities don’t stop there.
12:51 – Final Thoughts – Is It Worth It?
A worthy upgrade for Pi enthusiasts — here’s what worked well, and what to keep in mind.
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