How to Reset Google Home Mini Before Selling It
The Google Home Mini can be an exceptionally useful little smart device. But when it’s time to upgrade and you want to sell it, or when the speaker starts giving you problems and you can’t fix it any other way, a factory reset may be necessary. This type of reset is great for breaking any connections to your account before sending it to a new owner, as well as for troubleshooting any operational issues that might occur.
There are currently two types of Google Home Mini available. The first generation is called the Home Mini, while the second is called the Google Nest Mini, signifying Google’s move to brand much of its smart home technology under the Nest name. Below we will analyze the stages for both generations .
Of course, first you’ll want to know which Google Home Mini you have. To determine the generation of your smart speaker, simply turn the device over. If it doesn’t have a hole to mount to the wall, then you’re using a Google Home Mini. If there is a screw slot, you have a Google Nest Mini.
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How to reset Google Home Mini
If you’re using an older version of the Google Home Mini, restoring it to factory settings is very easy, but note that you can’t reset the Google Home Mini from the Google Home app. Instead, you’ll need direct access to the speaker.
To begin the reset process, locate the reset button, which is located under the power cord on the bottom of the device. Press and hold the reset button for 15 seconds to begin the factory reset. After that, all you have to do is wait for the device to beep, indicating that the cleaning is complete.
How to reset Google Nest Mini
Just like the original Google Home Mini, resetting the Google Nest Mini will also require direct access to the speaker. To start, turn your device on its side and find the microphone on/off switch, which usually makes it easy to mute the microphone if you don’t want Google Assistant to listen to your commands.
Once you find the switch, turn it to the off position and then press and hold the top of the speaker where the LEDs light up. After about five seconds, your device should begin the factory reset process. Continue holding the top of the speaker for another 10 seconds until you hear a chirp or beep letting you know the process is complete.