Figuring out your Raspberry Pi’s identity

Ever wondered which version of the Raspberry Pi you own? Learn how to identify your device and its specifications with ease. …

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Ever wondered which version of the Raspberry Pi you own? Learn how to identify your device and its specifications with ease.

It is not always easy to determine the exact model of a Raspberry Pi you have, especially if you are new to the world of single-board computers or simply forgot to note it down somewhere. Here’s an easy way to find out which version of the Raspberry Pi you have using a terminal command:

1. Open a terminal window on your Raspberry Pi device. You can do this by clicking on the “Terminal” icon in the top left corner of the desktop or by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.
2. Type the following command into the terminal and press Enter:

cat /proc/device-tree/model

3. The output will display your Raspberry Pi’s model information, along with its specifications. For example:
   • If you have a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, you might see something like this: Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Rev 1.2.
   • For a Raspberry Pi Zero W, the output could be: Raspberry Pi Zero W Rev 1.1.
   • A Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ would show: Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Plus Rev 1.3.
4. Once you have identified your device model, you can look up its specifications online or refer to the official documentation for more details about its hardware and software capabilities.

Remember, this method only works if your Raspberry Pi is running a Linux-based operating system like Raspbian or Ubuntu Mate. If you are using Windows IoT Core or another operating system, the command may not work. In that case, refer to the device label on the bottom of the board or check the documentation provided by the manufacturer for more information.