diff --git a/adafruit_shell.py b/adafruit_shell.py
index d004192..f45660f 100644
--- a/adafruit_shell.py
+++ b/adafruit_shell.py
@@ -697,6 +697,14 @@ def get_board_model():
         detector = adafruit_platformdetect.Detector()
         return detector.board.id
 
+    @staticmethod
+    def is_pi5_or_newer():
+        """
+        Use PlatformDetect to check if this is a Raspberry Pi 5 or newer
+        """
+        detector = adafruit_platformdetect.Detector()
+        return detector.board.any_raspberry_pi_5_board
+
     @staticmethod
     def get_architecture():
         """