Product Description
The Waveshare PoE HAT (27670) for Raspberry Pi 5 powers the board directly over Ethernet, removing the need for a mains adapter at the install point.
It fits onto the Raspberry Pi 5's GPIO header and draws power from a PoE switch or injector on the same Ethernet run used for data. That single-cable approach suits builds where a CCTV NVR, a Pi-based camera controller, or an edge-processing box sits somewhere a plug socket isn't convenient — a ceiling void, a cabinet, or a wall-mounted enclosure in a retail unit, office, or warehouse.
Why this matters for an install
- One cable, not two: data and power arrive together, so there's no separate mains run to plan for or certify at the device end.
- PoE source required: you'll need a PoE switch or injector on the network feeding the Pi 5 — the HAT itself doesn't generate power, it draws it from the network.
- GPIO-mounted: fits directly onto the Raspberry Pi 5's GPIO header, so it's specific to that board.
For anyone standardising a fleet of Pi 5 units across multiple sites — small office NVMs, sensor nodes, or camera-adjacent controllers — powering every unit from existing PoE infrastructure cuts down on mains wiring and the electrician time that goes with it.
Specifications
- Product Type
- Wvaeshare Raspberry Pi5
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Waveshare PoE HAT (27670) need a PoE switch or injector?
Yes — the HAT draws its power from PoE supplied on the Ethernet line, so a PoE switch or injector is needed upstream.
Which Raspberry Pi model does the 27670 HAT fit?
It's designed to fit onto the GPIO header of the Raspberry Pi 5 specifically.
Does fitting the HAT remove the need for a mains adapter?
Yes — power arrives over the Ethernet cable, so no separate mains supply is needed at the Pi 5 itself.
