From ca225e1482f917bbeacc5dec76d68be96e474b3b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Twarner491 <twarner491@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 31 May 2026 08:45:47 -0700
Subject: [PATCH] [DOC] readme: passwordless sudo note

---
 README.md | 2 ++
 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index cb0317a..59475b4 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -36,6 +36,8 @@ Plug the USB mic into the Pi. Place the capsule in a window or mount it outside.
 
 ## 2. Run the installer
 
+Installer assumes passwordless sudo (Raspberry Pi OS Lite default - if you've tightened it, run `sudo raspi-config` -> *System Options* -> restore the default first).
+
 ```bash
 ssh <your-username>@birdnet.local
 curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Twarner491/AvianVisitors/avian-visitors/newinstaller.sh | bash