How to Find the IP Address of a Smart TV, Roku or Fire TV

Exact menu paths to find the IP address on Roku, Fire TV, Samsung, LG, Google TV, and Apple TV, plus the router method and how to keep it from changing.

A remote control app wants your TV's IP address, a home automation setup asks for it, or casting stopped working and you want to know whether the TV is even on your network. Every streaming stick and smart TV shows its address somewhere in the settings, but each maker hides it in a different menu. This guide gives the exact path for Roku, Fire TV, Samsung, LG, Google TV, and Apple TV, explains how to find the address from your router when the TV menu is no help, and shows how to keep it from changing.

The quick answer

Your TV has a local address such as 192.168.1.50, given to it by your router. Look for it in the TV's network settings, usually on a screen called About, Network Status, or the details of the connected network. If you cannot reach the menu, the router's list of connected devices shows the TV with its address. The table below gives the menu path for the most common platforms, based on each maker's own support pages.

Roku

Press Home on the Roku remote, open Settings, then Network, then About. The About screen shows the current connection, including the IP address, and the result of the most recent connection check. The device has to be connected for an address to appear: a Roku that lost its Wi-Fi has no address to show. Roku TVs from brands such as TCL and Hisense use the same Roku menus, so the path is identical.

If the remote is lost, the Roku mobile app can act as a remote, as long as the phone is on the same Wi-Fi network as the Roku. Once you can navigate, the same Settings path applies.

Amazon Fire TV

On Fire TV sticks, cubes, and Fire TV smart TVs, open Settings, then My Fire TV (called Device on some versions), then About, then Network. The IP address is listed on that screen. Amazon's own developer documentation warns about a common mistake: the main Settings > Network screen is where you choose Wi-Fi networks, and it does not show the IP address. The address is only on the Network page inside About.

Samsung smart TVs

On current Samsung models, open Settings, then All Settings, then Connection, then Network, and select Network Status. Samsung describes this screen as showing the MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server for both wired and Wi-Fi connections. It also runs a quick test that draws the TV, the router, and the internet as a chain, with a red X where the connection breaks.

The same menu has an IP Settings option. It should normally be set to obtain the address automatically; if someone switched it to manual entry with an old address, the TV can lose its connection after the router changes. Setting it back to automatic is often the fix.

LG smart TVs

LG's path depends on the webOS version. On webOS 23 and later, press the Settings button, select the Settings icon, then General, then Network. On webOS 22 and webOS 6, press Settings, choose All Settings, then General, then Network. On webOS 4.5 and earlier, the network options are under All Settings, then Connection, then Network Connection Settings. For a Wi-Fi connection, open Wi-Fi Connection and then the advanced Wi-Fi settings to see the address and other network details.

Google TV and Android TV

Google TV and Android TV run on Chromecast with Google TV, the Google TV Streamer, and sets from Sony, TCL, Hisense, and others. Open Settings, then Network & Internet, and select the network the TV is connected to; the details screen lists the IP address. Because TV makers customize the menus, the wording can differ slightly, but the network section of Settings is always the place to look.

Apple TV

On Apple TV, open Settings and then Network. The Network screen shows how the Apple TV is connected, by Ethernet or Wi-Fi, along with the address details for that connection. From the same screen you can select the current Wi-Fi network for more options, which is also where you change networks.

No remote, or the menu will not open

When the TV menu is out of reach, the router has the answer. Sign in to the router admin page and open the list of connected devices or DHCP clients; our router login guide shows how to get in. TVs usually appear with a recognizable name, such as Roku, a Fire TV name, or the TV brand and model. When the names are unclear, look at the hardware (MAC) address next to each entry and paste it into our MAC address lookup, which shows the manufacturer. Turning the TV off and on again while watching the list also works: the entry that disappears and returns is the TV.

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Match the TV to its address

A router list shows names, IP addresses, and MAC numbers. Look up the MAC to confirm which entry is the TV before you reserve an address for it.

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Why you might need the TV's IP address

• Remote and automation apps. Phone remotes, home automation hubs, and some universal remotes connect to the TV over the local network. Many ask for the address once and fail when it changes.
• Casting and media servers. Casting, AirPlay, and media servers such as Plex only work when the phone or computer and the TV are on the same network. Comparing their addresses tells you whether they are.
• Router controls. Parental controls, schedules, and bandwidth rules in the router apply per device, so you need to know which entry is the TV.
• Troubleshooting. A TV with no address, or with an address from a different range than your phone, explains most "cannot connect" problems in seconds.

Keep the TV's address from changing

Routers lease addresses for a limited time, so a TV that was unplugged for a while can come back with a different number, and apps that saved the old one stop working. The fix is a DHCP reservation in the router: tie the TV's MAC address to one IP address, and the router hands it the same address every time. Avoid typing a manual address into the TV itself unless you know your router's address range, because a mistake there disconnects the TV. Our guide on why IP addresses keep changing explains leases and reservations in more detail.

A reservation needs the TV's MAC address, the hardware identifier of its network adapter. The screens that show the IP address usually show it too: Samsung's Network Status lists the MAC address next to the IP, and the router's device list shows the MAC for every entry. Copy it exactly, six pairs of characters separated by colons or dashes, because one wrong character means the reservation never matches.

One detail catches people out: a TV connected by Ethernet and by Wi-Fi at different times has two network adapters with two different MAC addresses, so it can receive two different IPs. Reserve the address for the connection the TV actually uses.

Setting a manual IP on the TV, only if you must

Some setups, such as an older home automation system or a network without DHCP, need the TV to use a fixed address configured on the TV itself. Samsung puts this under the IP Settings option on the Network Status screen, where you switch from obtaining the address automatically to entering it manually. LG offers the same through the network's advanced settings, where you can type the IP address and DNS servers by hand. Other platforms hide the option, or offer it only while joining a Wi-Fi network.

Four values have to be right, or the TV loses its connection:

1. IP address: in the same range as your other devices, for example 192.168.1.80 when your phone is 192.168.1.23, and outside the range the router hands out automatically.
2. Subnet mask: almost always 255.255.255.0 on a home network.
3. Gateway: your router's address, such as 192.168.1.1.
4. DNS: the router's address, or a public resolver you trust.

Write the old settings down first. If you move house or replace the router, a manual address is the first thing to switch back to automatic.

When casting or remote apps cannot find the TV

Casting, AirPlay, and remote apps discover the TV by announcing themselves on the local network, so anything that splits the network breaks discovery even when both devices have internet access. Check these in order:

• Same network: the phone and TV should show addresses from the same range. A phone on mobile data, or on a guest network, cannot see the TV.
• Client isolation: some routers and most guest networks stop wireless devices from talking to each other. Look for a setting called AP isolation or client isolation and turn it off for the main network.
• A VPN on the phone: a VPN can route discovery traffic away from your home network. Pause it, or allow local network access in the VPN app, while casting.
• Mesh and extenders: a mesh point or extender in router mode creates a second network behind the first. Put it in access point or bridge mode so everything shares one range.

The TV's IP versus the IP streaming services see

The address in the TV menu is private: it only exists inside your home network. Netflix, YouTube, and other services never see it. They see your public IP, the address your router uses on the internet, which every device in your home shares. That public address is what decides your region for local channels and catalog, and it is what our IP checker shows. Our guide to public vs private IP addresses explains the difference.

If you want a VPN on the TV for privacy, the platform matters. Fire TV and Google TV can install VPN apps from their app stores, while most Samsung and LG sets cannot, so those need a VPN on the router or a streaming device that supports one. Our streaming VPN guide compares the options.

When the TV shows no address

• No address or 0.0.0.0: the TV is not connected. Re-enter the Wi-Fi password and move the router or TV closer, or use Ethernet to rule out signal problems.
• 169.254.x.x: the TV asked the router for an address and got no answer, so it gave itself a link-local address that cannot reach the internet. Restart the router and the TV, and check that the router's DHCP server is on.
• An address from a different range than your phone: the TV may be on a guest network, which blocks casting and remote apps, or behind a second router. Move it to the main network.
• Connected, but apps cannot load: the address is fine but DNS or the internet connection is failing. Samsung's Network Status test, or a connection test on other TVs, shows where the chain breaks.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I find the IP address on my Roku?

Press Home, then open Settings, Network, and About. The IP address is listed with the current connection details, as long as the Roku is connected to a network.

Why does my Fire TV not show its IP under Settings, Network?

That screen is for choosing Wi-Fi networks. The IP address is under Settings, My Fire TV (or Device), About, Network.

Can I find my TV's IP address without the remote?

Yes. Open your router's list of connected devices, which shows the TV with its address. For Roku, the Roku mobile app can also act as a remote on the same Wi-Fi network.

Does my TV's IP address change?

It can, because routers lease addresses for a limited time. Reserve the address for the TV in the router's DHCP settings to keep it the same.

Is my TV's IP the one streaming services see?

No. The TV has a private address inside your network. Streaming services see your public IP, which belongs to your router and is shared by every device in your home.

What is the difference between the TV's IP and MAC address?

The IP address is the network address the router assigns and can change. The MAC address identifies the TV's network adapter and stays the same, which is why routers use it to reserve an IP.

Why does my TV have two different IP addresses?

Wired and wireless connections use separate network adapters with different MAC addresses, so the router can give each its own IP. The address that matters is the one for the connection in use.

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By Tudor Uzun

Founder and Senior Software Engineer, IP Trackers

Published October 2, 2026Editorial standards