Difference

Raspberry Pi connect is a good option if you don't have a monitor and you're running Raspberry Pi OS (w/ a Desktop) since it allows you to screen share. Setting up RPI Connect requires a connection of some sort (ssh, monitor, etc.). Since I'm using a command line RPI OS, connecting shows me the same output as SSHing in. However I set both up to test.

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SSHing into my Pi

Finding IP address using nmap

I didn't have a micro hdmi cord for my Pi so I was doing an entirely headless set up. So I had to use other means to get the IP address of my Pi. I used Nmap.

• I have the nmap GUI on my laptop
• nmap -sn 192.168.1.0/24

SSHing in

• ssh weevil@<192.168.x.x>
• Type in password

Raspberry Pi Connect (For Pi OS Lite)

1. Go to https://connect.raspberrypi.com on the machine you want to access your pi from and create an account.
2. SSH into your pi or use a monitor and keyboard
3. sudo apt install rpi-connect-lite
4. rip-connect on
5. rip-connect signin -> This should give you a link to navigate to on your desired machine
6. Finish the signin process
7. You should be able to access your Pi from RPI Connect now.