How to Run Skype on Your Raspberry Pi with ExaGear Desktop

If you're a fan of using multiple applications, including Dropbox and other popular apps, on your Raspberry Pi, then you'll be pleased to know that you can also use Skype on your mini PC. However, this wasn't always possible due to stability issues with PulseAudio sound server on Raspberry Pi. But fear not, as we have good news for you - thanks to ExaGear Desktop, a tool that allows running x86 apps on ARM mini PCs like the Raspberry Pi 2 and Raspberry Pi 3.

The Challenge of Running Skype on Raspberry Pi

Skype is available on many platforms, but unfortunately, it wasn't compatible with the Raspberry Pi or ARM-based Chromebooks. The issue lay in the fact that Skype uses PulseAudio sound server to play sound, which was not stable on Raspberry Pi. This meant that running Skype was a bit of a challenge.

How ExaGear Desktop Can Help

ExaGear Desktop is designed to run x86 apps on ARM mini PCs like the Raspberry Pi 2 and Raspberry Pi 3. By using ExaGear Desktop, you can bypass the limitations of PulseAudio sound server and use Skype on your Raspberry Pi just as you would on a traditional computer.

Configuring PulseAudio for Skype

To get started with running Skype on your Raspberry Pi using ExaGear Desktop, you'll need to configure PulseAudio first. Here are some hints to help you do so:

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