- Resetting your Google Home Mini can be a good way to fix your smart speaker in case you're facing any issues or want to give it to someone else.
- To reset the original 1st-gen Google Home Mini, press and hold the reset button at the bottom of the speaker for 15 seconds.
- To reset the Home Mini 2md-gen, you need to press the center of the speaker for 15 seconds.
A simple factory reset can be a good option if you are planning to hand over your Google Home Mini to someone else, or maybe facing a technical glitch with the speaker itself. Unfortunately, there is no way to factory reset the Home Mini using your voice or the Google Home app. But, don’t worry, the process of resetting your Home Mini is pretty easy, and we’ll show you how.
Resetting the Google Home smart speaker will delete all your saved data, including any accounts that you might have linked, and any saved information it has about you like Wi-Fi details and your email address. It also removes the device from your Google Home app, and you’ll have to set it up as new all over again.
How to Reset Google Home Mini (1st Generation)
Before moving on to resetting your first generation Google Home Mini speaker, make sure your device is connected to a cable. The reset process is easy here as it has a dedicated reset button.
- To reset the device, press and hold the Reset button (it’s a small circular button underneath the Home Mini) for 15 seconds.
- You should hear a warning, “Pressing the button will reset the device. Release it if you want to cancel”.
- Continue pressing the Reset button till you hear a chime. This indicates that the device has been reset.
How to Reset Google Home Mini (2nd Generation)
The reset process for the 2nd gen Home Mini is almost the same as the first one. The steps are a little different here as there is no reset button.
- Switch off the microphone on the side of the speaker.
- Now, press and hold the center of the speaker where the lights show up.
- After 5 seconds, you should hear a warning message. This indicates that the factory reset process has begun. Continue pressing the center for 10 seconds more.
- Let go once you hear a single bell sound.
Wait for a minute for the speaker to complete the reset process. After this, it will automatically ask you to set up the device.
This was a brief guide on how you can reset your Google Home Mini smart speaker. The device is an affordable option to start your smart device journey. It can even be a good alternative if you are not happy with Alexa anymore. If you found this guide helpful or have any doubts about it, then reach out to us in the comments below.
