# Reachy Mini Lite - Setup Guide

The **Reachy Mini Lite** is the tethered version designed for education and development. It requires a computer to run its intelligence.

## 1. 🔧 Assembly

Reachy Mini comes as a kit. Building it is the first step of your journey!

* **Time required:** 2 to 3 hours.
* **Tools:** Everything is included in the box.
* **Instructions:** We strongly recommend following the video guide alongside the manual.

> **💡 Pro Tip:** We strongly recommend having the **Online Guide** or the **assembly video** open alongside the paper booklet (see below). The online version includes short video extracts for every step, which makes the assembly much easier to understand.

| **📖 Interactive Digital Guide** | **📺 Full Assembly Video** |
| :---: | :---: |
| [![Assembly Guide](https://github.com/pollen-robotics/reachy_mini/raw/main/docs/assets/digital_assembly_guide_preview_mini_lite.jpg)](https://huggingface.co/spaces/pollen-robotics/Reachy_Mini_LITE_Assembly_Guide)[**Open Step-by-Step Guide**](https://huggingface.co/spaces/pollen-robotics/Reachy_Mini_LITE_Assembly_Guide)*(Includes short video loops)* | [![Watch on YouTube](https://img.youtube.com/vi/PC5Yx950nMY/maxresdefault.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC5Yx950nMY)[**Watch on YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC5Yx950nMY)*(Video with sections for each step)* |

## 2. 💻 Connection

1.  **Power Up:** Plug the robot into a wall outlet using the provided power supply.
2.  **Connect Data:** Connect the USB cable from the robot to your computer.

## 3. 📥 Download Reachy Mini Control

> [!WARNING]
> **⚠️ Reachy Mini Control Compatibility:**
> - **ARM64 systems (DGX, Jetson, Surface etc.) and unusual Linux distributions:** The desktop app may not work on your system.
>
> **Alternative:** If the desktop app doesn't work on your setup, you can install and use the [Python SDK](../../SDK/readme) directly - it's a fully supported and valid way to control your robot!

The **Reachy Mini Control** desktop app is the command center for your robot. It includes visualization tools, an app launcher, and system settings—no command line required.

  
    
  

**Get the App:**

* **👉 [Download from Official Website](https://hf.co/reachy-mini/#/download)** (Recommended for Windows, macOS, Linux)
* *Alternative:* [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/pollen-robotics/reachy-mini-desktop-app/releases) (For specific versions)

> **✨ Auto-Update:** Once installed, simply open the app. It will automatically check for and install the latest updates for both the App and the Robot's internal software.

## 4. 🕹️ Next Step: Using the Robot

Now that everything is connected and installed, you are ready to play!

👉 **[Go to the Usage Guide](usage)** to learn how to:
* Use the **Desktop App** features.
* Install and run **Community Apps** (Conversation, Games, etc.).
* Program your Reachy with **Python**.

## ❓ Troubleshooting

Encountering an issue? 👉 **[Check the Troubleshooting & FAQ Guide](../../troubleshooting)**