How to find the MAC address

How to find the MAC address

NOTE: Apple IOS users are not able to find their MAC address in Google Home app due to privacy policies in the USA and European market.

We advise setting up your device on a less secure network. Log into the router and retrieve the MAC address for your device then add it to your preferred network.

Instructions below are for Android only

  1. Open your Google Home app Google Home app
  2. Enable Bluetooth User-added image on your device.
  3. Enable Location service User-added image on your Android device.
    1. Remember to "Allow" Google Home to view your location while using the app (You are asked during setup of the Google Home app).
    2. In case you denied access go to Settings User-added image Apps User-added image Google Home User-added image Permissions User-added image Allow to view Location.
  4. When you at selecting the Wi-Fi network from the list of available networks, before tapping on your network you need to get the MAC address.
    1. Tap  the User-added image located top right corner.
    2. In the pop-up menu press "Show MAC address" User-added image Write down the MAC Address.
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You can now add the MAC address to your local Wireless router or system if your configuration requires this before installing the device on your network.

Finding the MAC address after speaker is installed

  1. Open your Google Home app Google Home app.
  2. Tap on  to view your home.
  3. Find your room User-added image.
  4. In the top right corner tap Settings icon User-added image.
  5. ​Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. You will see some system information and the MAC address as well.

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