If you’re experiencing issues with yourHomePod mini, before you take it to the Apple Store for servicing or reach out to the company for help, perhaps consider resetting thesmart speakerto factory settings. It can’t hurt to try, right? There are a couple of ways to reset a HomePod mini. The first can be done with the Home app on your iOS device, and the second can be done with the speaker itself. you’re able to use whichever method you prefer. Both are quick and get the job done. Hopefully, they’re all you need to get your mini in working order.
How to factory-reset a HomePod mini
If you have two HomePod mini speakers set up as a stereo pair, please ungroup them in the Home app before you reset either speaker. (You can’t reset a HomePod mini if it’s in a group. SeeApple’s support pageif you need help ungrouping your speaker.)
Reset HomePod mini with the Home app
verify you’re signed into your iPhone or iPad with the Apple ID that you used to set up the smart speaker.
Reset HomePod mini on the speaker itself
If you’re able to’t reset the HomePod mini from the Home app, you can press the top of the speaker to reset it to its factory settings.
What happens when you do a reset?
Resetting your HomePod mini is useful for troubleshooting purposes or if you want to give away the speaker. When your reset a HomePod mini to factory settings, it makes the device like it’s brand-new again. All of your settings and preferences will be cleared from the speaker for good. You will need to set it up as a new device if you want to use it again.
Want to know more?
Apple has anentire support pagefor resetting HomePod speakers if you need more instruction.
