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Written by Krish Patel
Updated over a week ago

Please see below how to find MAC addresses for Alexa's/Chromecasts and other devices that require connection via device - device communication and are controlled via an App.

Google Nest

You can locate the WiFi MAC address from the app directly.

1.Select Settings in the top right corner of the Nest app home screen
2.Select the product that you want to view
3.Select Technical Info
4.The WiFi MAC Address should appear there

Google Nest Camera Indoor/Outdoor these devices have a sticker with the WiFi MAC address on them.

Google Thermostat


1.Tap the screen
2.Select Settings

3.Select Technical Info
4.The Wifi MAc Address should appear there

Google Chromecast

Locating the MAC address during Chromecast setup:

From the "Connect to Wi-Fi" screen of the setup process, tap the More menu icon located in the top right corner and then tap "show MAC Address".

Locating the MAC address after Chromecast setup:

  1. Open the Google Home app.

  2. Tap your Chromecast device.

  3. Tap Settings.

  4. Scroll down to Information to find your MAC address.

Amazon Echo Alexa

If you have not previously setup your device on another network:

1. Open the Alexa app on your mobile device.
2. Once the Alexa app opens, select the settings icon on the bottom right corner.
3. Then, “Set up a new device.”
4. Select the type of device you wish to set up.
5. Select your desired language and press continue.
6. Follow on-screen prompts to begin device setup.
7. Follow on-screen prompts to connect to the Amazon device via the integrated Wi-Fi hotspot.
8. Connect to the hotspot.
9. Once connected, choose “Continue.”
10. The MAC address of your Echo will display at the bottom of this page.

If you have previously setup your device on another network:

1. Open the Alexa app on your mobile device.
2. Once the Alexa app opens, select the settings icon on the bottom right corner.
3. Next, select your Alexa device. It will be listed under the "Devices" section.
4. Scroll down and select "About."
5. You will see your MAC Address listed on this page.

Sonos:

You can find the MAC address on a label at the bottom of your speaker, it will be listed as the serial number.


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