How to see MAC-address on Xiaomi devices: phones, routers, smart equipment

MAC-Media Access Control is a unique network interface identifier that is assigned to each device during the manufacturing phase. It is necessary to identify gadgets in the local network, configure routers, solve problems with connecting to Wi-Fi or to link to corporate networks. Owners of Xiaomi equipment often face the need to find out this address, but do not always know where to look for it.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of viewing. MAC-addresses on different devices of the brand: from smartphones to MIUI You can go to Mi Router routers and smart gadgets like Mi Band or Mi Home, and you can find a physical address through system settings, command line, device packaging, or even third-party apps. MAC-The address may change and how to fix it.

What is it? MAC-The address and why you need it on Xiaomi

MAC-The address (from Media Access Control) is 12-A hexadecimal code that is assigned to each network adapter (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet) that looks like six pairs of characters separated by colons or dashes, for example: 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E or 00-1A-2B-3C-4D-5E.

On Xiaomi devices MAC-address used:

• 🔒 Authorization in secure networks (for example, in offices or universities where the link is to a physical address).
• 📡 Device filtering on the router (to allow only certain gadgets to connect).
• 🔄 Diagnostics of network problems (providers may request a request for a MAC web-setting).
• 🤖 Manage smart devices through Mi Home or Google Home.

It is important to understand that one device can have several MAC-Addresses: separate for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and (if any) Ethernet. For example, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 smartphone will have two different addresses - for a wireless network and for a Bluetooth module.

Method 1: Viewing MAC-addresses through settings MIUI (smartphone-tablet)

The easiest way to find out MAC-Address on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO — standardized MIUI. This is suitable for all versions of the firmware, including MIUI 14 and HyperOS.

Open the Settings app and follow the following steps:

1. Go to the About Phone (or About the Tablet Device) section.
2. Select All characteristics (in older versions – General information).
3. Scroll down to the block. MAC-Wi-Fi address (sometimes hidden under a State or Network Information).

If the address is not displayed, try an alternative path:

1. Go to Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Additional.
3. There's a line at the bottom of the screen. MAC-address.

Turn on Wi-Fi (even if you are not connected to the network)

Reset the device

Update MIUI to the latest version

Check the developer’s settings (if you have changed) MAC software)-->

On some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or POCO F5) MAC-The address may be hidden due to privacy policy, in which case use Method 3 (via ADB) or Method 4 (third party applications).

Method 2: MAC-Address on Xiaomi routers (Mi Router, AiO)

For routers Xiaomi Mi Router, Mi Wi-Fi Router 4 or AX3600 MAC-The address can be found in two ways: through the web interface or using the mobile application Mi Wi-Fi.

Through the web interface:

1. Connect to the router via Wi-Fi or cable.
2. Open your browser and type in the address bar 192.168.31.1 (or miwifi.com).
3. Log in (login and password from the sticker on the router).
4. Go to State → Device (or Advanced → Status in English).
5. MAC-The address will be indicated in the section WAN MAC (for external connection; and LAN MAC (local-network).

Through the Mi Wi-Fi app:

1. Open the application and connect to the router.
2. Go to the Device → Router Settings → Status.
3. Scroll down to the block. MAC-address.

If you are setting up a router for a provider that links the Internet to MAC-address (for example, Beeline or Rostelecom), use WAN MAC. To filter devices in the local network is necessary LAN MAC.

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If the provider requires a binding MAC, But the router is not connected to the Internet, try cloning. MAC-computer address in router settings (option "Clone" MAC").

Method 3: Using ADB for Advanced Users

If MAC-Address hidden in settings or you want to get more information about network interfaces, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method works on all Xiaomi smartphones, but requires the inclusion of Developer Mode.

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your computer and install ADB drivers (you can download from the Android Developers website).
4. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell


ip link show

In the conclusion, find the lines with wlan0 (Wi-Fi or eth0 (Ethernet). MAC-address will be indicated after link/ether, for example:

wlan0: <BROADCAST,MULTICAST,UP,LOWER_UP> mtu 1500 qdisc mq state UP mode DORMANT group default qlen 3000


link/ether 00:11:22:33:44:55 brd ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff

For Bluetooth, use the command:

adb shell dumpsys bluetooth_manager

Look for the line Address: [MAC].

Method 4: Third-party apps for viewing MAC-address

If the standard methods don't work, you can use apps from Google Play. MAC-address, but also provide additional information about the network.

Top.-3 tested applications:

• 📱 Network Info II — show MAC It's for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, even mobile.
• 🔍 WiFi Analyzer – displays the MAC-Info address, plus analyzes neighboring networks.
• 🛠️ DevCheck – a universal tool for checking iron, including network interfaces.

Example of Network Info II:

1. Install the application and open it.
2. Go to the Wi-Fi tab.
3. In the Interface Info block, find the MAC Address line.

⚠️ Attention: Some applications (e.g, MAC Changer allows you to temporarily change MAC-This may disrupt network services or lock your device into corporate networks, and use these tools only if you understand the risks.

Method 5: MAC-Address on Xiaomi smart devices (Mi Band, Mi Home, TV)

Xiaomi smart gadgets like Mi Band 7, Mi Smart Clock or Mi TV — have MAC-Addresses, but they're harder to find:

For fitness bracelets (Mi Band, Amazfit):

• 📱 Open the Mi Fitness or Zepp app.
• Go to the device profile (click on the bracelet icon).
• Scroll down to the Technical Information or About section.
• MAC-The address will be listed next to the firmware version.

For smart lamps and sockets (Mi Home):

• 💡 In the Mi Home app, select the desired device.
• Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings.
• Go to General Information or About the program.
• MAC-address is usually given in format XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX.

For TVs (Mi TV, Mi Box):

• 📺 Go to Settings. → About the programme → Network information.
• MAC-The address will be listed in the Wi-Fi or Ethernet section.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Mi Band 6) MAC-The address may change after you reset your settings or update your firmware. If you link your gadget to your smart home system, write down the current address immediately after you set up.

Why? MAC-The address may change and how to fix it

In the latest versions MIUI Android (starting with 10) uses randomization MAC-So what this means is that when you connect to a new network, the device can generate a random address instead of a real one, and this is done to protect privacy, but it's a problem when you set up routers or corporate networks.

How to disable randomization:

1. Go to Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Click on the current network name and select Change the network.
3. Activate the option to Use a fixed MAC (or Use Device MAC in English).
4. Save the changes and reconnect to the network.

If there is no option, try:

• 🔄 Restart the router and device.
• 📱 Reset network settings on your phone (Settings) → System system → Reset → Reset Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth).
• 🔧 Update firmware MIUI last-minute.

On Xiaomi routers, the problem may be related to the feature enabled MAC-cloning to return the original address:

1. Go to the router's web interface (192.168.31.1).
2. Go to Advanced → MAC Clone.
3. Select the Use Default MAC and save the settings.

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If MAC-The address changes after each Wi-Fi connection, check the randomization settings in the MIUI. This feature is enabled by default in Android 10+ It can interfere with the work in corporate networks.

FAQ: Frequent questions about MAC-Xiaomi addresses