A good reset or factory reset can be the ultimate solution that your struggling Google Nest device needs or that you want to give away or sell to someone. After all, resets remove absolutely all data from the speaker or screen, returning it to its factory state , with the aim of making it work like new. Hence the importance of knowing how to factory reset your Google Nest.
Fortunately, the process of factory resetting these Google devices is as easy as resetting the Pixel Buds Pro. Just keep in mind that no Google Nest display or speaker can be reset from the Google Home app, so do n’t worry . there is a universal method that allows you to reset any of them in the same way . Therefore, below we will see separately the procedure to follow to factory reset a Google Nest according to your model.
How to factory reset your Google Nest Mini, Home Mini, or Google Home
If you have a Google Home Mini or Home Max , do the following to factory reset it:
- Look at the back of the speaker. There you should be able to see a reset button.
- Press the reset button and hold it for about 12 seconds until you hear a sound confirming that the speaker is resetting.
- Release pressure on the speaker and allow the reset process to complete.
But if you have a Google Nest Mini of any model (such as the second generation Google Nest Mini), the steps to follow are these:
- Turn off the microphone by pressing the button on the side. You will see that the color of the lights will change to orange.
- Then press and hold the center of the top of the Nest Mini (where the 4 LED lights are) for about 5 seconds . So your speaker should start to factory reset after playing a beep.
Now if you have a first generation Google Home , just do this:
- Press and hold the microphone mute button for about 15 seconds until you hear a message that the speaker is resetting.
- When the reset process is finished, you can start using it from scratch.
How to reset your Google Nest Audio
The process of factory resetting this smart speaker is similar to its siblings, but with a few differences to note. Follow these steps to safely reset your Google Nest Audio :
- Look at the back of the Google Nest Audio and turn off the microphone using the button located there so the lights turn orange.
- Now, press and hold the center of the Nest Audio near the top.
- After about 5-10 seconds, a sound will sound confirming that the device is being factory reset.
How to factory reset your Google Nest Hub or Nest Hub Max display
In case you want to know how to factory reset your first or second generation Google Nest Hub screen, or your Google Nest Hub Max , you just have to do the following:
- Look at the back of the Google Nest Hub.
- Press both volume buttons at the same time and keep them pressed .
- After about 10 seconds, the device will tell you that it is doing a factory reset.
It’s that simple to reset Google Nest devices! It would be great if there was an alternative method to restart any of them from the Google Home app, but for now we have to settle for this. If you have doubts, comment them below to help you.
