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This article describes how to find the MAC address of a networked device for many of the most popular device types.

The MAC address is a unique identifier that consists of six pairs of letters and numbers separated by colons, for example 00:01:23:a4:5b:cd.

This identifier helps you find your device on a local network. Every device connected to the Internet has one. The MAC address of your device or console is hardcoded to your Network Interface Controller (NIC), which is the device that connects your machine to the Internet.

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Android

The specific instructions for finding the MAC address of an Android device may vary slightly based on the manufacturer.
 
Below are the instructions for default Android 7.1 Nougat (used on Pixel smartphones):
  1. Open the Settings app
  2. Select About Phone/Tablet
  3. Select Status
The MAC address will appear under Wi-Fi MAC address.
 

Amazon

Amazon Echo

  1. Download the Amazon Alexa app to your phone or computer and sign in with your Amazon account.
  2. Connect to the wireless network transmitted by your Echo device.
  3. The wireless MAC address for your Echo can be found at the bottom of the Echo Setup screen in the Alexa app.

 

Amazon Fire TV

Plug in your Amazon Fire TV stick into your TV.
 
If this is the first time using this Fire TV device, the wireless MAC address will appear in the list of wireless networks during setup at the far-right of the list.
 
If this Fire TV stick has been used in the past, navigate to:
  1. Settings
  2. System
  3. About
  4. Network

The wireless MAC address will be listed at this screen.

 

Apple 

iOS

  1. Open the Settings app
  2. Select General
  3. Select About
The wireless MAC address is listed next to Wi-Fi Address.
 

macOS

On Ventura

  1. Click the Apple button in the top-left corner of the screen
  2. Select System Settings
  3. Select Network in the System Preferences menu.
  4. Select Wi-Fi
  5. Scroll down and select the button Advanced
The MAC address will then be listed.
 

On Monterey

  1. Click the Apple button in the top-left corner of the screen and select System Preferences.
  2. Select Network in the System Preferences menu.
  3. Select the interface you want to find the MAC address for from the list on the left side of the Network window, then click Advanced.
  4. Click the Hardware tab.
The MAC address will then be listed.
 

Apple TV

For Wireless MAC address:
  1. Plug in your Apple TV and follow the set up until you reach the step to connect to a network.
  2. Select eduroam and attempt to connect. This will fail, which is normal.
  3. The wireless MAC address should now be displayed on the Apple TV's screen.
  4. For Wired MAC address:
    1. Connect your Apple TV to a an Ethernet data outlet.
    2. On the Apple TV, navigate to:
      1. Settings
      2. General
      3. Network
Record the MAC address listed.
 

Google Home

  1. Plug in your Google Home
  2. Download and open the Google Home app on your phone
  3. You should see your Google Home listed. Select it then press Set Up
  4. Accept the prompt allowing your phone to connect to your Google Home
  5. Answer the set up questions listed
  6. Enter the location of your Google Home and select Continue
The wireless MAC address will be listed at the bottom right corner of the screen.

 

Microsoft

Windows 11

  1. Select the Start button
  2. Select Network & internet
  3. Select Advanced network settings
  4. Select Hardware and connection properties

The wireless MAC address will be listed under "WiFi", next to "Physical Address (MAC)".

The wired MAC address will be listed under "Ethernet", next to "Physical Address (MAC)".

Please note that there might be more ethernet connections listed. The right one is showing an active connection to Internet next to "Connectivity(IPv4/IPv6)".

 

Windows 10

  1. Select the Start button
  2.  Select Network & internet
  3.  Scroll down to Advanced network settings
  4.  Select the link View hardware and connection properties
  1. Open the Command Prompt by right-clicking on the Start button (located in the lower-left corner of the screen)
  2. Select Command Prompt from the menu. Alternatively, press the Windows Key on your keyboard, type "cmd" into the Search bar, then press Enter on your keyboard.
  3. Enter ipconfig /all into the Command Prompt window and press Enter on your keyboard.

The wireless MAC address will be listed under "Wi-Fi", next to "Physical Address (MAC)".

The wired MAC address will be listed under "Ethernet", next to "Physical Address (MAC)".

Please note that there might be more ethernet connections listed. The right one is showing an active connection to Internet next to "Connectivity(IPv4/IPv6)".

 

Windows Phone

  1. On the main Windows phone screen, swipe left and select Settings
  2. In the Settings screen, select:
    1. About
    2. More info

The MAC address will be listed under phone information.

 

Xbox

Xbox One / Xbox Series S / Xbox Series X

If you are setting up your Xbox for the first time:
  1. Complete the initial setup until you reach the network connection step.
  2. Attempt to connect to eduroam. This will fail, which is normal.
  3. Select Fix it
  4. Wait for the troubleshooter to fail.
The MAC addresses will now be listed. Use Wired MAC for Ethernet connections and Wireless MAC for Wi-Fi connections.
 
If you have previously set up your Xbox:
  1. From the Xbox One home screen, select Settings
  2. Under the Console tab, select Network
  3. Select Advanced Settings
The wired and wireless MAC addresses will be displayed.

 

Xbox 360

From the Xbox 360 main menu, go to:

  1. My Xbox
  2. System Settings
  3. Network Settings
  4. Configure Network
  5. Select the Additional Settings tab
  6. Select Alternate Mac Address

The wired and wireless MAC addresses will be listed at the bottom of this screen

 

Nintendo

Nintendo Switch

  1. From the Switch's Home menu, go to System Settings
  2. Scroll down and select Internet
The MAC address will appear under System MAC Address.

 

Nintendo Wii U

From the Wii U main menu:
  1. Select System Settings
  2. Select Internet
  3. View MAC Address
The wired/wireless MAC address will be listed.

 

Nintendo Wii

  1. Select Wii Settings
  2. Select Internet
  3. Go to Console Information

The wireless MAC address is listed under MAC Address.

The wired MAC address is listed under LAN Adapter MAC Address.

 

Nintendo 3DS

From the 3DS's main menu, go to:
  1. System Settings
  2. Internet Settings
  3. Other Information
Select Confirm MAC Address. The wireless MAC address will appear.

 

Roku

  1. Go to the Roku Home screen
    2. Select Settings and select OK
  2. Select System and select OK
  3. Select About and select OK

The wired MAC address is listed next to Ethernet MAC Address.

 

Sony Playstation

Playstation 5

From the Playstation 5 main menu, please select:
  1. Settings (cogwheel icon)
  2. System
  3. Console Information
The wired address will appear next to MAC Address (LAN Cable).
The wireless MAC address will appear next to MAC Address (Wi-Fi).
 

Playstation 4

On the Playstation 4 main menu, please select:
  1. Settings (cogwheel icon)
  2. System
  3. System Information
The wired address will appear next to MAC Address (LAN Cable).
The wireless MAC address will appear next to MAC Address (Wi-Fi).

 

Playstation 3

From the Playstation 3 main menu:
  1. Select Settings (cogwheel icon)
  2. System Settings
  3. System Information
The wireless and wired MAC address will be listed on the screen.

 

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