Smart plug · Reset guide
How to reset Smart plug
Sources checked · how we check
There is no universal smart plug reset. The brand decides the button, the hold time and whether the plug must be unplugged first. Check the label for the brand and model.
01 · Start here
Restart before erasing your setup
- Try a reboot first: Belkin documents unplugging a Wemo plug for 5 seconds and plugging it back in.
Source: Belkin: reboot, reset and restore the Wemo Mini Smart Plug (F7C063)
02 · Factory reset
How to factory reset Smart plug
Before you confirm
A factory reset removes the plug from your account and erases schedules. Most brands also offer a lighter reset for changing Wi-Fi.
Kasa
Reset button · 5 seconds soft, about 10 seconds factory
- Hold the reset button until the Wi-Fi LED blinks amber rapidly, about 10 seconds, to factory reset.
Tapo
Power button · 5 seconds soft, 10 seconds factory
- Hold the power button for 10 seconds to factory reset.
Wemo Mini
Hold power button while plugging in
- Unplug for 5 seconds, then hold the power button while plugging it back in. Release when the status light turns rapid white.
Source: Belkin: reboot, reset and restore the Wemo Mini Smart Plug (F7C063)
After the reset
Set the plug up again in its own app.
Frequently asked questions
How do I factory reset any smart plug?
Identify the brand first. Kasa and Tapo use a 10-second hold; the Wemo Mini is reset while being plugged in.