How to Find My MAC Address

Find the MAC address for some common devices below.

Streaming Devices

• AppleTV
  • For Wireless MAC address:
    Plug in your Apple TV and follow the set up until you reach the step to connect to a network.
    Select a wireless network and attempt to connect. This will fail, which is normal.
    The wireless MAC address should now be displayed on the Apple TV’s screen.
  • For Wired MAC address:
    Connect your Apple TV to an Ethernet port.
    On the Apple TV, navigate to Settings > General > Network. Record the MAC address listed.
• 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 Settings > System > About > Network and the wireless MAC address will be listed at this screen.
• Roku
  • From the Roku home screen, select Settings > System > About > Wireless MAC Address

• Chromecast
  • Visit Settings on your Chromecast app.
  • The MAC address will be listed at the bottom of the window.
• Smart TV
  • Each smart tv is unique; however most MAC addresses are visible in the Settings Menu in the Network or About sections.
  • Alternatively, check with the manufacturer of your smart tv for instructions on how to obtain the MAC address for your specific model.
• NVIDIA Shield
  • Select Settings
  • Select Device
  • Select Network
  • Select Status info

Gaming Devices

• Nintendo Switch
  • From the Switch’s Home menu, go to System Settings
  • Scroll down and select Internet.
  • The MAC address will appear under System MAC Address.
• Nintendo Wii U
  • From the Wii U main menu, select System Settings.
  • Select Internet > View MAC Address. The wired/wireless MAC address will be listed.
• Nintendo Wii
  • Select Wii Settings.
  • Select Internet > 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 System Settings > Internet Settings > Other Information.
  • Select Confirm MAC Address. The wireless MAC address will appear.
• NVIDIA Shield
  • Select Settings > Device > Network > Status Info
  • The MAC address will be listed on the Status Info screen.
• Xbox
  • If you are setting up your Xbox One for the first time:
  • Complete the initial setup until you reach the network connection step.
  • Attempt to connect to Device-Northwestern. This will fail, which is normal.
  • Select Fix it.
  • 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 One:
  • From the Xbox One home screen, select Settings.
  • Under the Console tab, select Network.
  • Select Advanced Settings. The wired and wireless MAC addresses will be displayed
• PlayStation
  • On the PlayStation main menu, go to Settings > System > 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).

Other Devices

• Amazon Echo
  • Download the Amazon Alexa app to your phone or computer and sign in with your Amazon account.
  • Connect to the wireless network transmitted by your Echo device.
  • The wireless MAC address for your Echo can be found at the bottom of the Echo Setup screen in the Alexa app.
• Google Home
  • Plug in your Google Home.
  • Download and open the Google Home app on your phone.
  • You should see your Google Home listed. Select it then press Set Up.
  • Accept the prompt allowing your phone to connect to your Google Home.
  • Answer the set up questions listed.
  • 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.