The Google Nest Mini is an affordable smart home hub as well as an excellent smart speaker for basic listening. However, issues do arise with any device occasionally, and a factory reset is one potential fix.
This simple guide is for you that is looking to reset your Google Nest Home Mini.
You should always try a simple restart first by disconnecting your Mini, waiting ten seconds, and then plugging it back in. If it succeeds, you’ll save a lot of trouble because this is quicker and won’t demand you to do so much.
Reset your Google Nest Mini, 2nd Gen
Although it’s not easy to reset the Nest Mini, it’s still a straightforward procedure:
- Turn the side switch to power off the speaker’s microphone.
- The Mini’s activity lights (four dots) are positioned in the centre; press and hold.
- Count five seconds. You should see the reset option activate if you’re doing everything correctly, but hold off on lifting your fingers because you still have time to opt out.
- Hold for an additional ten seconds. Once the reset has started and you hear a sound, you can take your hand off the device.
Reset your Google Home Mini, 1st Gen.
The Google Home Mini is the Nest Mini’s predecessor. It’s factory reset process is very much straightforward;
- A special reset button can be located underneath the power connector of the Home Mini.
- Holding this button down until you hear the confirmation tone will do the trick to reset the device.
What does a factory reset do and why you may need one
Resetting your Google Nest or Home Mini possibly resolves software issues. Secondly, a reset is required if you’re giving or selling a used Mini to someone else. If you don’t complete your reset, the device will be connected to your Google account and the recipient won’t be able to link it to their account or even connect to Wi-Fi without your help.
A factory reset returns your Mini’s settings to what they were when it was first manufactured, as the name implies. You will need to configure the speaker in the Google Home app to use it again because all of your data has been erased. Before moving on, confirm that the app’s previous listing for your device has been deleted.
Conclusion
With this simple guide, you can easily do your own Google Nest or Home Mini reset. As long as you follow the steps we’ve shared, you won’t have any trouble returning your device to exactly how it came from the manufacturer.
