Find the IP of Your Raspberry Pi

If you're running a Raspberry Pi and need to find its IP address, here are some simple ways to do it.

Important Notes Before You Start

You must be on the same Wi-Fi/network as the Raspberry Pi for these methods to work.
The Raspberry Pi must be turned on and running for at least 1-2 minutes before trying to find it.

1. Try Using a Local Hostname

Depending on how your Raspberry Pi is set up, you may be able to access it using a hostname instead of an IP address:

Generic Raspberry Pi setup: Try raspberrypi.local
OctoPrint-powered setups: Try octopi.local or simplypi.local
Klipper setups (Mainsail/Fluidd, etc.): Try mainsail.local or fluidd.local
Bambu Lab setup with SimplyPrint: Try simplypi-bambu.local or simplypi-bambu.local:8000 (port 8000 is used by default for the Bambu Client)

If one of these hostnames works, you can access your Pi without needing to find its IP. If not, try the methods below.

2. Check Your Router’s Device List (Easiest Method)

Most routers show a list of connected devices where you can find your Raspberry Pi’s IP address.

Log in to your router’s web interface (usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).
Look for a section called Connected Devices, DHCP Clients, or Device List.
Find the entry labeled Raspberry Pi, simplypi-bambu, or a similar name. The IP address will be listed next to it.

3. Connect a Screen and Keyboard to the Raspberry Pi

If you have a monitor and keyboard available, you can check the IP directly:

Plug in the screen and keyboard.
Restart the Raspberry Pi if it was already running.
The IP address is often displayed on the screen once the system starts up.
If the IP is not shown on the screen, open a terminal and type:

hostname -I

This will show your Raspberry Pi’s IP address.
If this does not work, check if the Pi has an active internet connection by running:

ping google.com

If the command fails, your Pi might not be properly connected to the network.

4. Scan Your Network Using Angry IP Scanner

If the above methods don’t work, you can use a network scanning tool like Angry IP Scanner:

Download and install Angry IP Scanner.
Run a scan of your local network (e.g., 192.168.1.0/24).
Look for an entry labeled Raspberry Pi, simplypi-bambu, or an unknown device.

5. Use arp -a from Another Computer

To run this command, you will need to open the Terminal:

On Windows: Press Win + R, type cmd, and hit Enter.
On Mac: Open Terminal from the Applications > Utilities folder.

Once the terminal is open, type:

arp -a

This will show a list of devices connected to your network. Look for an entry with a MAC address matching your Raspberry Pi.

6. Use ip a or ifconfig on the Pi

If you can connect to your Pi directly, use:

ip a

or

ifconfig

Look for wlan0 (Wi-Fi) or eth0 (Ethernet) and find the inet entry (e.g., 192.168.1.100).

Troubleshooting

If none of these methods work, it’s possible your Raspberry Pi is not connected to the internet. Try the setup process again and carefully confirm your Wi-Fi settings.

Updated on: 30/01/2025