{"title":"Find a Device's MAC Address","url":"/myaccount/find_mac_address/","description":"","date":"0001-01-01T00:00:00Z","lastmod":"0001-01-01T00:00:00Z","weight":40,"markdown":"The steps for finding a MAC address on different systems are as follows:\n\n* Windows (Command Prompt):\n  * Press Windows key + R, type `cmd`, press Enter\n  * Type `getmac`\n  * Look for the **Physical Address** with connected media\n\n* Mac:\n  * Click **Apple menu** → **System Settings** → **Network**\n  * Choose **Wi-Fi**\n  * Click **Advanced**\n  * MAC address is listed as **MAC Address**\n* iPhone/iPad:\n  * Go to **Settings** → **General** → **About**\n  * Look for **Wi-Fi Address** (that's your MAC address)\n* Android:\n  * Go to **Settings** → **About Phone** → **Status**\n  * Look for **Wi-Fi MAC Address**\n  * (Location varies by Android version/manufacturer)\n\nAlternative method for Windows/Mac:\n\n* Mac:\n  * Open Terminal, type `ifconfig en0 | grep ether`\n* Windows:\n  * Press Windows key + R, type `cmd`, press Enter\n  * Type `ipconfig /all` and press Enter\n  * Look for **Physical Address** under your network adapter\n\n## IoT Devices\n\nFor IoT devices, the MAC address is typically found on a physical label or in the device settings:\n\n* Smart Home Hubs (Amazon Echo, Google Home):\n  * Check the bottom or back of the device for a label with MAC address\n  * Or go to the companion app → **Device Settings** → **About** → **MAC Address**\n  \n* Smart TVs:\n  * Go to **Settings** → **Network** → **Network Status** or **About**\n  * Look for **MAC Address** or **Physical Address**\n  * Also commonly printed on a label on the back of the TV\n\n* Smart Thermostats (Nest, Ecobee):\n  * Go to device **Settings** → **Technical Info** or **About**\n  * MAC address often labeled as **Wi-Fi MAC** or **Network Address**\n  * Also printed on the back plate or installation manual\n\n* Security Cameras:\n  * Check the bottom or back of the camera for a physical label\n  * Or access via companion app → **Device Settings** → **Device Info**\n  * May also be in the camera's web interface under network settings\n\n* Smart Plugs/Switches:\n  * Usually printed on a label on the device itself\n  * Check companion app → **Device Settings** → **Device Information**\n\n* Router-connected Devices:\n  * Log into your router's admin interface (usually `192.168.1.1` or `192.168.0.1`)\n  * Go to **Connected Devices** or **DHCP Client List**\n  * All connected devices and their MAC addresses will be listed\n\n{{\u003c note type=\"tip\" title=\"Tip\" \u003e}}\nThe MAC address is a 12-character code with letters and numbers, usually shown with colons or dashes (like `00:1B:44:11:3A:B7`).\nNote: Modern devices often use \"randomized MAC addresses\" for privacy, so you might see different addresses for different networks. Look for the \"hardware\" or \"physical\" address for the actual device MAC.\n{{\u003c /note \u003e}}\n"}