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Find the MAC Address for Digital Assistants, Smart and Streaming Devices

Follow these general instructions to get started. For additional information, refer to your device manual or manufacturer's website.

Digital Assistants

  1. Download and install the Amazon Alexa app on your phone or computer.
  2. Log in with an Amazon Account.
  3. When prompted, connect to the Echo device Wi-Fi.
  4. The MAC address will be listed under Echo Setup (bottom).
  1. Download and install the Google Home app on your mobile device.
  2. Open the application and follow the prompts.
  3. Tap the Menu (upper left).
  4. Tap Devices, and then tap Google Home.
  5. Tap Settings. The MAC Address is listed under Information.

For additional support, visit Google Home Help.

Smart Devices


The MAC address and serial number will be listed on the base of the LIFX bulb. For a bulb with serial number D07123456789, the MAC address would be D0:71:23:45:67:89.

  1. Select Network Settings > Network Status. The MAC Address is listed on the screen.

Note: This device supports both wired and wireless connections. Decide how you will connect before obtaining a MAC address, as addresses are based on connection type.

Streaming Devices

  1. Select Menu from the Home screen.
  2. Select Settings > Device Info. The address appears in the Wi-Fi MAC Address field.
  1. Select Settings > About. The address will be listed Ethernet ID (wired connection) or Wireless ID (wireless connection) depending on your preference.

Note: This device supports both wired and wireless connections. Decide how you will connect before obtaining a MAC address, as addresses are based on connection type.

  1. Select Settings > Device > Network > [Select Connected Network] > Status to view the MAC address.
  1. Select Settings > Network and then locate the Wireless MAC Address.