Product Description
Waveshare PoE HAT 27670 powers a Raspberry Pi 5 from the Ethernet cable, removing the need for a separate mains supply at the install point.
What it is
The HAT fits onto the Raspberry Pi 5's GPIO header. Power is drawn over the Ethernet run from a PoE switch or PoE injector, so the Pi 5 gets both data and power on one cable.
Why it matters on install
Single-cable runs cut the containment and socket count needed at camera or edge-compute positions built on a Pi 5 — useful where mains access is awkward or where you're already running PoE for cameras on the same switch.
Compatibility
Designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi 5; it is not listed as fitting other Pi generations. Part number 27670 identifies this HAT against Waveshare's wider PoE HAT range, so use it to confirm you're ordering the correct board for a Pi 5 build rather than an earlier-generation variant.
Fitting
Mounts directly onto the Pi 5 GPIO header — no separate power lead required at the board once PoE is supplied upstream from a compliant switch or injector.
Specifications
- Product Type
- Wvaeshare Raspberry Pi5
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Raspberry Pi does this PoE HAT fit?
It's designed for the Raspberry Pi 5 and mounts onto its GPIO header.
Do I still need a mains power supply at the Pi?
No — power comes over the Ethernet cable from a PoE switch or injector, so no separate mains supply is needed at the device.
What does the part number 27670 refer to?
27670 is Waveshare's part number for this specific PoE HAT, used to distinguish it from their other PoE HAT models.
