Locating the MAC Address of a Multimedia Device

This article will walk you through how to find the MAC address of a multimedia device such as a gaming console, TV or streaming device, e-reader, or smart speaker.

What is a MAC address?

MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address is a permanent, unique identifier assigned to a device's network adapter/s. It consists of 12 alphanumeric characters separated into pairs by colons or hyphens. The MAC address may be referred to by other names such as physical address, Wi-Fi address, etc.

Select your device to view instructions on how to find its MAC address.

Gaming consoles

TV

Other

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