Once you know the model, you might easily find every last detail about your Kindle.

How Do I Find My Kindle’s Model?

Once you know which exact rig you have, youll know what features and performance to expect.

The main menu on a Kindle with Settings menu item highlighted.

There are lots of reasons to keep this information in mind.

If you kept the box, check the outside.

Your devices model will probably be printed on a sticker.

Device Options highlighted in the Settings section of a Kindle.

Heres where to find the model name and number.

Tap theMoremenu in the upper-right corner (three vertical dots), and then chooseSettings.

On some models, theMoremenu looks like three horizontal lines.

The Device Info menu item highlighted on a Kindle.

Find your Kindles model name / number.

machine Info also includes information about your Kindle’s firmware, internet capabilities, and Wi-Fi MAC Address.

If your Kindle wont turn on, do these things from the Amazon website.

A Kindle’s model name / number highlighted on the screen of a Kindle.

Go toAccounts & Lists>Content & Devices.

Hover over your account name to make this appear.

It’s in the menu bar.

Content & Devices highlighted in the Account menu on Amazon’s site.

Your devices will be listed with their model name and generation.

Menu options will change in appearance on different devices and firmware versions.

FAQ

Check Amazonfor more information about your Kindle.

The Devices menu item highlighted on Amazon’s site.

If you know your Kindle’s name and generation, you could check most other specs.

You may even be able to identify your Kindle by comparing its appearance to the devices pictured.

You’ll also need it if you send it in for servicing.

A Kindle hardware item attached to your Amazon account highlighted in the Devices section on Amazon’s site.