How To Find The Mac Address For My Chromecast

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  • Select your Chromecast. Look in the bottom left-hand corner. You'll see your MAC address Apple TV Go to the main menu on your Apple TV, and select Settings. In the Settings Menu, select About. The Apple TV's MAC Address will be listed as either the Wireless ID or Ethernet ID (depending on the connection you are using).
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  • Touch Show MAC address Note the displayed MAC address. Use the MAC address displayed to register your Chromecast. After your Chromecast is registered.

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If you’ve multiple Chromecast devices in your network, you’ll need to disconnect them and wait at least five minutes before proceeding. You may also find the MAC address in your router’s administration interface by looking for a section either called device list, network map, or DHCP leases.

How to find the MAC address of your Device

Nintendo Consoles
Nintendo DS
To locate the MAC Address from a Nintendo DS, you must first insert a Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection compatible game and access the WFC Setup Utility. Please note that the exact steps to access the setup utility varies by game. However, the setup utility is a standard menu, included with all WFC-compatible games.
After accessing the utility, tap 'Options,' then 'System Information.'
The MAC Address and Nintendo WFC ID will be listed on the screen. Unless the game player has successfully connected with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, the WFC ID will be blank.
Nintendo 3DS
To locate the MAC Address of your 3DS:

  1. From the HOME menu, highlight and select the System Settings Icon.
  2. Select Internet Settings.
  3. Tap Other Information.
  4. Tap Confirm MAC Address. Your system's MAC Address will be displayed on the screen.
Wii U
To locate the MAC Address of your Wii U console:
  1. From the Wii U Menu, select System Settings.
  2. Using the Left Stick select the Internet icon and press the A Button.
  3. Select View MAC Address and wait a moment for the MAC Address to be displayed.
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To locate the MAC Address of your 3DS:
  1. Select 'System Settings' from the HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down through the menu and select 'Internet.'.
  3. The Nintendo Switch console's MAC address will be listed under 'System MAC Address.'.
Sony Consoles
Playstation 3
To locate the MAC Address of your Playstation 3 console:
  1. From the main menu, select Settings.
  2. Select System Settings.
  3. Select System Information.
  4. The MAC Address will then be displayed on the screen.
Playstation 4
To locate the MAC Address of your Playstation 4 console:
  1. Arrow up and over to Settings in the PS4 menu.
  2. Scroll down to Network
  3. Scroll down to View Connection Status
  4. The MAC Address will be listed next to MAC Address
PSP
To locate the MAC Address of your PlayStation Portable (PSP):
  1. Navigate to 'System Settings'
  2. Then navigate to 'System Information', which is where the MAC Address is listed.
Microsoft Consoles
Xbox 360
To locate the MAC Address of your Xbox 360 wireless adapter:
  1. Select System Settings.
  2. Select Network Settings.
  3. Select Configure Network.
  4. Under Basic Settings check to make sure IP Settings is set to Automatic.
  5. Go to Additional Settings.
  6. Select Advanced Settings.
  7. The MAC Addresses for the wired and wireless adapters should be displayed.

Xbox One
To locate the MAC Address of your Xbox One console:
  1. Navigate to My Games and Apps
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select Network.
  4. Select Advanced Settings.
  5. The MAC Addresses for the wired and wireless adapters should be displayed.
Streaming Devices
Apple TV
To locate the MAC Address of your Apple TV:
  1. With your Apple TV remote, navigate to the Settings icon and select it.
  2. From the Settings menu, select General.
  3. Under General, select Network.
  4. Your MAC Address will be next to either Wi-Fi Address or Ethernet Address depending on whether you are connected to the internet via Wi-Fi or a Wired connection.
Chromecast
To locate the MAC Address of your Chromecast:
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  1. Open the Chromecast app on your computer. If you have set up your Chromecast recently, you'll find a shortcut to the app on your desktop. Otherwise, Windows users should check the Start Menu and Mac users should check Applications.
  2. Click Settings, and the MAC Address will be at the bottom of the window.
Roku
To locate the MAC Address of your Roku:
  • On the back on your Roku there are a pair of six 2-digit pairs separated by colons, e.g. 00:0D:0A:1H:3G:5C. One set is for the Ethernet connector and for the other for the wireless connector.
  • Alternatively, from the Roku home screen, select settings> player info. The Addresses will be listed on-screen.
Smart TV/Bluray Player
To locate the MAC Address of your Smart TV or Bluray Player:
  • Most MAC Addresses will be visible in the Settings Menu, either under the Network or About sections.
  • Alternatively, check with the manufacturer for instructions on how to obtain the MAC Address for your specific model.
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Please follow the instruction below to find the MAC address of your game console.

Nintendo Wii

To obtain the MAC address for your Nintendo Wii:

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  1. Navigate to Wii Options (the round button on the bottom-left).
  2. Select Wii Settings.
  3. Select Internet
  4. Select Console Information
  5. The MAC address of the Wii console is displayed under MAC Address.

Nintendo DS

To find your Nintendo DS's MAC address, you will need a WiFi-enabled game for the Nintendo DS.

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The MAC address of the Nintendo DS can be found by:
1.Go to the Nintendo wifi Connection Setup in the game's menu.
2.Select 'Options', then 'System Information'.

The MAC address is displayed on the top line.


Nintendo Wii U

To find the MAC address for your Nintendo Wii U:
•From the Wii U menu, select 'System Settings'
•Select [Internet], then 'View MAC Address'
•The MAC address of the Wii console is displayed.


Nintendo Switch

To find the MAC address for your Nintendo Switch:
•On the Home screen, select 'System Settings'
•Select Internet
•The System MAC Address is displayed under the Connection Status


PlayStation 3

PlayStation 4

XBOX One

To find the MAC address for your Xbox One:


Amazon Fire TV Stick

To find the MAC address for your Amazon Fire TV Stick:
1.Go to 'Settings' then 'System' then 'About'


Chromecast

To find the MAC address of your Chromecast:
1.Open the Chromecast app on your computer. If you have set up your Chromecast recently, you'll find a shortcut to the app on your desktop. Otherwise, Windows users should check the Start Menu; Mac users should check Applications
2.Click Settings.
3.Find the MAC address at the bottom of the window. The system's MAC address is located at the bottom-left corner of the Settings menu.


Insignia Smart TV

To locate your Insignia Smart TV wireless MAC address you will have to navigate to the Network settings.

To navigate to the Network Settings follow these instructions
1.Press ENTER. The settings menu opens. (or press Menu)
2.Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight Network, Then press ENTER.
3.Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight WIRELESS, then press ENTER. (Note that the wired MAC address and the wireless MAC address are different)


Roku

To find the MAC address for your Roku:
1.From the Roku home screen, select 'Settings' then 'About'.

The MAC address will appear on your screen. Alternatively, you can find the MAC address on the bottom or back of your Roku.

Samsung Smart TV


Sharp Smart TV

Sony Smart TV

To locate your Sony Smart TV wireless MAC address you will have to navigate to the Network settings.

To navigate to the Network Settings follow these instructions
1.Press the Home button.
2.Use the arrow keys to scroll to Settings, then press Enter.
3.Use the arrow keys to scroll to Network Setup, then press Enter.
4.From the menu, select Wireless Setup, then press Enter.
5.Click on Network Setup - Status and the MAC Address should be on the screen.

Vizio Smart TV