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Method 1: find your local IP from the Wi‑Fi network
This is the most direct route when you want the local IP of the phone or tablet currently connected to Wi‑Fi.
- Open Settings.
- Go to Network & internet or the equivalent Wi‑Fi area on your device.
- Open Internet or the screen that shows your connected Wi‑Fi network.
- Tap the active network or its settings icon.
- Look for IP address, IPv4, Details, or Advanced.
- The IPv4 shown there is usually the local IP of your Android device.
Useful clue: Google documents Settings → Network & internet → Internet as the route to reach connected Wi‑Fi networks. From there, the exact label can vary by phone.
How to recognize the right IPv4 address
The address most people need for printers, NAS access, cameras, smart-home devices, or local troubleshooting is the local IPv4 of the Android device connected to Wi‑Fi.
Very common format
192.168.x.x
Another frequent format
10.x.x.x
It can also be
172.16.x.x to 172.31.x.x
Do not confuse it
A long address separated by colons is usually IPv6, not the local IPv4 most users are looking for.
If you want the concept behind these addresses first, open what a local IP is.
What to do if Android only shows IPv6
- Look inside the connected network for Details, Advanced, or Network information.
- Check whether there is a separate line for IP address or IPv4.
- If it is still not visible, open your router’s device list and locate the Android device to see its IPv4 on the LAN.
- If your local IP keeps changing, the next useful concept is DHCP.
This is not unusual: some Android versions or custom interfaces show IPv6 first or place IPv4 in less obvious network details.
Why a website shows a different IP
Your Android device has a local IP inside your Wi‑Fi network, but a website usually sees the public IP of your connection. That is why the address in Android settings may not match the address shown online.
Fast rule: Android settings = local IP. Website = public IP.
You can compare both in local IP vs public IP or check your internet-facing address directly on what is my IP.
If your device is Amazon Fire
Fire OS is based on Android, but its menus are different. If you are checking an Amazon device, these guides take you more directly to the right screen.
Find local IP on Fire TV Stick
The specific route for Fire TV Stick or Fire TV devices connected to a television.
Find local IP on Fire Tablet
The right guide if you are checking an Amazon Fire tablet connected to Wi‑Fi.
Next step depending on what you need
Compare local IP and public IP
Useful if Android shows one address and a website shows another.
Understand what a local IP is
The foundation for knowing what address your router gives the device inside your network.
Understand why it can change
DHCP explains how routers automatically assign local IP addresses.
Set a fixed local IP
The next step if you need a stable address for cameras, NAS access, or automations.
Go to router IP
A good exit if the real task is checking the router, DHCP, or reservations.
See your public IP
To compare it immediately with the local IP on Android.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find the local IP on Android?
On many phones, it is inside Settings → Network & internet or Wi‑Fi → connected network. Then look for IP address, IPv4, or advanced network details.
Which IP address should I look at on Android?
Most of the time, you want the IPv4 address of the active Wi‑Fi connection. It often looks like 192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x, or 172.16-31.x.x.
Why does Android only show IPv6?
Some Android versions or custom interfaces show IPv6 first or place IPv4 inside advanced network details. If it is not visible, you can check the router to see the device IPv4.
Why does a website show a different IP?
Because a website usually shows your public IP, while Android shows the local IP of the device inside your Wi‑Fi network.
Can the local IP on Android change?
Yes. It can change if the router assigns addresses automatically through DHCP.