Google Home · Reset guide
How to reset Google Home
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This covers the Google Home-branded speakers. Nest Mini, Nest Audio and Nest Hub use different controls and have their own guide.
01 · Start here
Restart before erasing your setup
- Reboot first: unplug the power cord, leave it unplugged for one minute, then plug it back in.
- Or in the Google Home app, open All devices, touch and hold the device tile, then choose Settings → More → Reboot. A reboot keeps your setup.
02 · Factory reset
How to factory reset Google Home
Before you confirm
A factory reset clears data from the device and can't be undone. It also disconnects the device from everyone in the home. It can't be started by voice or from the Google Home app.
Google Home
Microphone mute button · about 15 seconds
- On the back, press and hold the microphone mute button for about 15 seconds. The speaker announces that it is resetting.
Google Home Mini (1st gen)
Reset button under the base · about 15 seconds
- Find the factory reset button on the bottom, below the power cord, marked by a circle etched into the base.
- Press and hold it. The reset begins after 5 seconds; keep holding about 10 seconds more until a sound confirms it.
Google Home Max
Reset button by the power cord · about 12 seconds
- On the back, press and hold the factory reset button near the power cord for about 12 seconds. The speaker announces that it is resetting.
Google Home Speaker
Microphone off → hold top centre · about 15 seconds
- Switch the microphone off on the bottom; the lights turn orange.
- Press and hold the centre of the top. The reset begins after 5 seconds; keep holding about 10 seconds more until a sound confirms it.
After the reset
Set the speaker up again in the Google Home app.
Frequently asked questions
Can I factory reset Google Home from the app?
No. Google says a factory reset can't be done by voice or in the Google Home app; use the button on the device.
Is rebooting the same as a factory reset?
No. A reboot restarts the device and keeps your setup; a factory reset clears it.