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Register your Games Console, TV or Device

In order to connect your games console or smart device to the Media network, you will first need to register your device MAC address.

The MAC address has 12 characters - usually a combination of letters and numbers.

When you have found the MAC address, write it down, and register your device. For more information on how to register, see the IT Knowledge Base article on Halo.

Learn how to find the MAC for:

Games Consoles

Nintendo Switch
  1. Select 'System Settings' in the Home menu.
  2. Scroll down and select 'Internet'.
  3. The MAC address will be listed in the 'System MAC Address'.
Playstation 4 (PS4)
  1. From the Main Menu, select 'Settings' > 'System'.
  2. Select 'System Information'.
  3. The MAC address for both WIFI and LAN will be displayed on screen.
Playstation 5 (PS5)
  1. Click the 'Settings' icon from the home screen.
  2. Select 'System'.
  3. Select 'System Software'.
  4. Select 'Console Information'.
  5. You will then see the wired and wireless MAC addresses for the console.
Xbox (includes Xbox One, Series S and Series X)
  1. Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
  2. Select 'Profile & System' then 'Settings'.
  3. Select 'Network Settings'.
  4. Select 'Advanced Settings'.
  5. You will see the wired and wireless MAC addresses listed.

TV Streaming

Amazon Fire Stick
  1. From the main home screen, select 'Menu'.
  2. Click 'Settings' and the MAC address will be listed in the 'Device Info' section.
Apple TV 4K/ Apple TV HD
  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Select General.
  3. Select About.
  4. Look for the Wi-Fi Address or Ethernet Address (depending on the connection type). This is the MAC address.
Google Chromecast
  1. Plug in and set up your Chromecast on the TV.
  2. Open the Chromecast setup screen (this usually shows during initial setup or after a factory reset).
  3. On this screen, the MAC address should be displayed near the bottom, listed as either Wi-Fi MAC address or Ethernet MAC address (if using a wired connection).
Roku Streaming Stick
  1. Power on your Roku Stick and connect it to your TV.
  2. On the Roku home screen, go to Settings.
  3. Navigate to Network.
  4. Select About or Check Connection.
  5. You’ll see both the Wi-Fi MAC Address and, if applicable, the Ethernet MAC Address.

Smart Speakers

Amazon Echo
  1. Open the Alexa app on your mobile device.
  2. Select the top left navigation menu.
  3. Choose 'Settings'.
  4. Select 'Device Settings'.
  5. Select your device.
  6. Scroll down to the bottom and select 'About'.
Apple HomePod
  1. Open the Home app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Find and long-press the HomePod icon.
  3. Scroll down and tap Settings (gear icon in the bottom corner).
  4. Scroll further to the Wi-Fi Address section. This is the MAC address of your HomePod.
  5. The MAC address will appear as a series of numbers and letters separated by colons (e.g., 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E).
Google Home
  1. Open the Google Home app.
  2. Tap and hold your device's tile.
  3. At the top right, tap Settings. Device information.
  4. The MAC address should be listed under Technical information. If it's not, check the device's Wi-FI connection.

Smart TVs

Samsung Smart TV
  1. Turn on your Samsung Smart TV.
  2. Press the Home button on the remote and go to Settings.
  3. Navigate to General (on newer models, it might be called Connection or Network).
  4. Select Network and then Network Status.
  5. Choose Network Settings or Wireless/ Wired (depending on your connection type).
  6. Select IP Settings or View Details.
  7. The MAC Address will be displayed under Wi-Fi MAC address or Ethernet MAC address.
LG Smart TV
  1. Turn on your LG Smart TV.
  2. Press the Home button on the remote to access the Main Menu.
  3. Go to Settings (gear icon) or All Settings.
  4. Navigate to Network and select Wi-Fi Connection or Wired Connection (Ethernet), depending on your connection type.
  5. Click Advanced Wi-Fi Settings or Wired Settings (for Ethernet).
  6. Look for the MAC Address under the connection details.
Sony Smart TV
  1. Turn on your Sony Smart TV.
  2. Press the Home button on the remote.
  3. Go to Settings (gear icon).
  4. Navigate to Network & Internet (or just Network on some models).
  5. Select Network Status or Advanced Settings.
  6. Choose Network Information or Wired/Wireless Setup, depending on your connection type.
  7. The MAC Address for both Wi-Fi and Ethernet (if applicable) will be displayed.