Adding Google Home to your smart-home setup may provide you with an opportunity to get much more out of your TV, Chromecast, and other smart devices. With great sound, responsive microphones, and other smart features, ranging from home control to language interpreter, Google Home brings you a bang for your buck.
If you have messed up with the setup, don’t worry, we have got you covered. In this article, we will let you know how to reset Google Home, Google Mini, and Google Max.
What is Google Home Hub?
The Google Home Hub refers to smart, voice-activated speakers without a screen. Two variants, Google Home Mini and Google Home Max are also available.
Both devices have similar functionality when it comes to voice commands to run smart home appliances. If we talk about the voice commands that are used to run the home appliances through the Google Hub, the functionality is similar between both of the devices. Moreover, a less expensive variant that goes by the name of Google Home Mini is also available that tends to give you the same services.
Now that you know the difference, scroll down to the part that runs the Google Home product, you need to learn how to factory reset it.
How to reset Google Home Mini?
You can reset Google Home Mini with quite ease by using the Factory Data Reset (FDR) button that is present at the bottom of the device, below the power plug.
Here’s how to restore Home Mini to factory settings:
- First things first, you need to check if your Google Home Mini is turned on or not. If the device is off, go ahead and turn it on.
- Press and hold the factory reset button for 15 seconds
- The Google Assistant will confirm it’s resetting the device. The Google Home Mini will restart and your saved information and data will be deleted.
- Once the device is reset, you can release the button
After resetting your Google Home Mini, you can follow the instructions to set up your Google Home Mini once again. You should also explore the best features available with your Google Home Mini to get the most out of it.
How to reset Google Home?
Well, to reset the Google Home device, first you will need to find the mute button which can be found on the backside of the device. Here’s how to factory reset your Google Home Hub.
- Just like the Google Home Mini, first, you need to check if the device is on or not. If it’s off, go ahead and turn the device on.
- Press and hold the microphone button for 15 seconds. Next, just for 15 seconds, you will need to press and hold the button that is used to mute the microphone.
- The Google Assistant will confirm that Google Home is being factory reset
- Lastly, the Google Assistant will notify you that your device has been fully reset, and now you can start setting it up again.
You can follow the same instructions as mentioned earlier to reconnect your Google Home and use it to your advantage.
How to reset Google Home Max?
To factory reset Google Home Max, you should follow the similar procedure that’s used to reset Google Home Mini. You must use the FDR button to reset it to factory settings.
On Google Home Max, the FDR button is located on the back of the device, next to the power cord.
Here’s how to reset Google Home Max:
- Make sure Google Home Max is turned on
- Press and hold to return to factory settings for at least 12 seconds
- The Google Assistant will confirm that Google Max is being factory reset
Until now, you have learned to factory reset Google Home, Google Home Mini, and Google Home Max. You will need to go through the setup process again to reconnect to your Google Account.
How to Factory Reset Google Nest Hub?
The procedure to reset Google Nest Hub and Google Next Hub Max is the same. The only difference is that you see it on the screen instead of hearing the confirmation message.
You must use the volume keys to restore the base to factory settings. You can find them on the back of the screen, near the sidebar. There is a long volume up button on one side and a volume down button on the other.
To restore Google Next Hub to factory settings, follow these steps:
- Make sure the control panel is turned on
- Hold down the volume up and down keys at the same time for approximately 10-15 seconds
- The Google Assistant will confirm that your device is reset
Conclusion
As mentioned earlier, by incorporating Google Home into your smart-home system, you can get the most out of your TV, Chromecast, and other smart-home gadgets. However, if you’re experiencing recurring problems, such as frequent disconnecting, you can factory reset Google Home.