USB Device Info

USB Device Info is a browser-based tool that identifies connected USB HID devices by reading their hardware identifiers. It uses the WebHID API to request access to your device, reads the Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) directly from the hardware, then looks up these numbers in a local vendor database to display the manufacturer and product name. The entire process runs in your browser — no software installation or driver download is required. You just click "Detect device," select your device from the browser picker, and the tool shows the identification results instantly.

To identify your USB device: (1) Open this page in Chrome or Edge. (2) Click the "Detect device" button. (3) Your browser will show a device picker listing all connected HID devices. (4) Select the device you want to identify. (5) The tool will display the Vendor ID, Product ID, vendor name, and product name. The whole process takes just a few seconds. Make sure your device is connected via USB before clicking the button.

A Vendor ID (VID) is a 16-bit number assigned by the USB-IF to each USB device manufacturer. A Product ID (PID) is a 16-bit number assigned by the manufacturer to each specific product. Together, the VID and PID uniquely identify a USB device. For example, Logitech has VID 0x046D, and their G502 mouse has PID 0x4055. These IDs are embedded in the device hardware and can be read without installing any drivers. They are the standard way operating systems identify USB devices.

This tool uses the WebHID API, which is a web standard for communicating with Human Interface Devices. WebHID is currently supported only in Chrome and Edge (desktop versions). Firefox and Safari have not implemented WebHID due to security considerations. If you are using Firefox or Safari, you will see a "WebHID Not Supported" message. All other usbRecognized tools (keyboard tester, mouse tester, etc.) work in any modern browser — only the USB device identification feature requires WebHID.

There are several reasons your device may not appear: (1) The device is not a HID device — WebHID only works with Human Interface Devices, not all USB devices (e.g., USB storage drives are not HID). (2) The device is connected via a USB hub or dock that is not properly recognized. (3) Another application has exclusive access to the device. (4) The device is connected but not powered on. (5) You are using a browser that does not support WebHID. Try reconnecting the device directly to a USB port and refresh the page.

This tool can identify any USB HID (Human Interface Device) — this includes keyboards, mice, game controllers (Xbox, PlayStation, Switch), touchpads, joysticks, drawing tablets, headsets with HID controls, barcode scanners, and more. It cannot identify non-HID USB devices such as USB flash drives, external hard drives, webcams (which use UVC, not HID), or USB audio interfaces (which use USB Audio Class). The device must be connected via USB and recognized by the operating system as an HID device.

Yes. The WebHID API requires explicit user consent — the browser shows a device picker and you must manually select which device to authorize. The website cannot access any device without your explicit action. Additionally, this tool only reads the VID and PID from the device — it does not send any commands or data to the device. The identification information (vendor name, product name) is looked up from a local database. No device data is transmitted to any server. You can revoke the permission at any time through your browser's site settings.

The WebHID API can access Bluetooth HID devices that are paired and connected to your computer as HID devices. This includes Bluetooth keyboards, mice, and game controllers. However, the device must appear as an HID device in your operating system's device list. Some Bluetooth devices use proprietary protocols that may not be exposed as standard HID devices. Wireless devices that use a USB dongle (2.4 GHz) are typically identified through the dongle's VID/PID, not the device itself.

If the vendor name shows as "Unknown," it means the Vendor ID (VID) is not in our local usb-vendors.json database. Our database covers the most common USB vendors (Logitech, Razer, Corsair, Microsoft, Sony, SteelSeries, 8BitDo, and more), but it does not include every manufacturer. You can still use the VID and PID values shown to search for the vendor online — simply search "USB VID 0xXXXX" and you will find the manufacturer. We periodically update our vendor database to include more manufacturers.

WebHID is not supported on mobile browsers, including Chrome on Android and Safari on iOS. This tool requires a desktop browser (Chrome or Edge on Windows, macOS, Linux, or ChromeOS). If you need to identify a USB device on mobile, you would need to use a USB OTG adapter and a dedicated app. However, all other usbRecognized tools (keyboard tester, mouse tester, webcam test, microphone test, refresh rate test, dead pixel test, gamepad tester) work on mobile browsers.

Nothing — no data is stored or transmitted. When you identify a device, the VID and PID are read from the hardware and displayed in your browser. The vendor name lookup is performed against a local database file that is bundled with the website. No device information is sent to any server, no cookies are set, no data is stored in localStorage. When you close or refresh the page, all device information is gone. This is by design — your device information is private and stays on your computer.

USB hubs and docks are not HID devices — they are USB hub class devices, so the WebHID API cannot access them directly. This tool only works with Human Interface Devices (keyboards, mice, gamepads, etc.). However, if you connect a keyboard or mouse through a USB hub or dock, the tool will identify the keyboard or mouse itself — the hub or dock acts as a pass-through and does not change the device's VID/PID. Some advanced docks with built-in HID capabilities (e.g., volume control buttons) may appear as separate HID devices.