# BeaglePlay

> Versatile open-source SBC by BeagleBoard.org featuring the TI AM625 SoC, 2GB LPDDR4, 16GB eMMC, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.15.4 sub-GHz radio, and Gigabit Ethernet for IoT and home automation.

## Quick Facts

- **Brand:** BeagleBoard.org
- **Board Type:** linux-sbc
- **Price:** ~$99
- **Product Readiness:** developer
- **CPU:** Quad-core Cortex-A53 @ 1.4GHz + Cortex-M4F (TI AM625)
- **CPU Architecture:** ARM Cortex-A53
- **CPU Cores:** 4
- **RAM:** 2GB LPDDR4
- **Flash:** 16GB eMMC
- **USB:** USB-C + USB 2.0 Type-A
- **Power:** 5V
- **Operating Voltage:** 3.3V
- **Antenna:** Built-in PCB antenna
- **SD Card:** microSD

## Connectivity

- **Wifi:** 802.11ac (WiFi 5)
- **Bluetooth:** BLE 5.0
- **Ethernet:** Gigabit

## Open Source

- **Status:** fully-open
- **Firmware:** Yes
- **Schematics:** Yes
- **PCB Layout:** Yes

## Compatible Firmware

armbian

## Use Cases

- iot-gateway
- home-automation
- mesh-networking
- embedded-linux

## Components

- **AM625** (soc): TI AM625 quad-core Cortex-A53 @ 1.4GHz with Cortex-M4F real-time core, PowerVR GPU, and PRU-ICSS subsystem. — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ti.com%2Fproduct%2FAM625&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beagleplay&source=md-export)

## Description

## Overview

The BeaglePlay is a feature-rich single-board computer from the BeagleBoard.org Foundation, centered around the Texas Instruments AM625 SoC — a quad-core Cortex-A53 processor with an integrated Cortex-M4F real-time core and the PRU-ICSS programmable real-time subsystem. With 2GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 16GB of eMMC flash storage, it provides a solid base for running full Linux distributions including Armbian and the official Debian-based BeagleBoard image.

What sets the BeaglePlay apart is its exceptional wireless connectivity suite: it integrates WiFi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0, and a sub-GHz 802.15.4 radio in one board, making it ideal for IoT gateway and home automation hub applications. A Gigabit Ethernet port rounds out the networking options, while a mikroBUS connector and 40-pin Raspberry Pi-compatible header enable rapid prototyping with a wide ecosystem of Click boards and HATs.

The BeaglePlay is particularly well-suited for smart home controllers, IoT edge gateways, and embedded Linux applications where both WiFi/BT connectivity and low-power sub-GHz mesh networking (such as Thread or Zigbee) are needed on a single compact board. Its open hardware design and TI's industrial-grade AM625 platform ensure long-term availability and strong software support.

## Where to Buy

- [DigiKey](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.digikey.com%2Fen%2Fproducts%2Fdetail%2Fbeagleboard-by-seeed-studio%2F102110762%2F17398989&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beagleplay&source=md-export) — $99.00

## Resources

- [product](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beagleboard.org%2Fboards%2Fbeagleplay&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beagleplay&source=md-export)
- [wiki](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.armbian.com%2Fbeagleplay%2F&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beagleplay&source=md-export)

## Tags

`iot`, `home-automation`, `wifi`, `bluetooth`, `802.15.4`, `ti`, `beagle`, `gateway`

## Images

![BeaglePlay](https://nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/openhardware-directory/entities/beagleplay/7d255a8f97f6.png)

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