How to Reset HomePod mini Easily

When your HomePod faces persistent issues like unresponsiveness, you are often recommended to factory reset your Siri-powered smart speaker. More often than not, this radical solution works by fixing the issues. Troubleshooting problems aside, you also need to reset your HomePod mini or HomePod before sending thesmart speakerin for service or selling/giving it away to someone. Notably, there are multiple ways to reset HomePod mini/HomePod. Let me show you how it’s done the right way!

Reset, Restore, and Set Up HomePod mini or HomePod (2022)

Reset, Restore, and Set Up HomePod mini or HomePod (2022)

The “Home” app allows you to manage your connectedsmart home devicesincluding HomePod with ease. Hence, you can factory reset your smart speaker using not just your iPhone and iPad but also your Mac. What’s more, there is also a physical button to let you quickly reset your Apple smart speaker.

Additionally, you can even restore your HomePod mini using Finder and iTunes. Save this radical measure for times when your speaker has run into some serious issues and you want to restore it as new. With that in mind, let’s get started with the guide!

Reset HomePod/HomePod mini

If you have set up two HomePod speakers as a stereo pair, make sure to first ungroup the stereo pair.

  1. First off, openthe Home appon your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

  2. Now,touch and hold or long-press the HomePod pair.

  3. Next, scroll down and tap the“Settings” icon.

  4. Next up, tapUngroup Accessories.

Ensure that you are signed in to the Home app on your device with the same Apple ID which you used to set up your HomePod. If you’re not, you can easilychange your Apple IDfrom the Settings app.

If you’re on a Mac, here is how to reset HomePod mini using the Home app in macOS.

This method of resetting HomePod mini is useful for times when you’re facing issues with removing the HomePod from your iPhone or Mac Home app. Here’s what you need to do.

Restore HomePod mini

Due mainly to the ability to resolve even complex issues, restoring is like a nuclear solution. So, when none of the tricks seem to work in resolving certain problems, make sure to remember this trusted troubleshooter.

1.Connect your HomePod minito your Mac using the USB-C cable.

  1. After waiting for a few seconds, launchFinderon your Mac.

  2. Now,select your HomePodunder theLocationssection in the left sidebar.

  3. Next, clickRestore HomePod.

Your macOS device will now prepare to restore the software on your HomePod. When restoring is finished, you won’t see the orange flashing light on top of the HomePod.

Thanks to iTunes, restoring HomePod mini with a Windows PC is just as straightforward. Ensure that your computer is running the latest version of iTunes. Simply, open the media library and clickHelpfrom the menu bar at the top of the window and choose theCheck for Updatesoption. Then, follow the prompts to finish the installation of the latest version.

1.Plug your smart speakerinto your Windows PC using theUSB-C cable.

  1. Now, launchiTuneson your computer.

  2. Next,select your HomePodfrom the top window.

  3. Finally, clickRestore HomePodand wait for the restoring to finish. (SCREENSHOT)

Set Up Your HomePod mini and HomePod

Now that you’ve factory reset your HomePod mini, it’s time to set it up as new. Though the process is simple —you just need to power on your HomePod and hold your iPhone close to it — if you’re facing issues or you want a step by step guide, you can check outhow to set up HomePod minithrough our linked guide.

Easily Reset Your HomePod mini in a Few Steps

Easily Reset Your HomePod mini in a Few Steps

That’s done! So, these are the reliable ways to factory reset your Siri-powered speaker. While Amazon Echo (with itsAlexa skills) and Google Home remain by far the most popular smart speakers, HomePod is easily the better choice for Apple users due largely to the deep integration with the Apple ecosystem. Not to mention, Apple’s smart speaker also packs a solid punch in terms of sound quality. What do you think of HomePod? Share your invaluable feedback with us and the sort of improvements you would like to see in the smart speaker.

Rajesh Mishra

An old school bibliophile who turned a tech nerd out of obsession. When he is not digging into hacks and tracking down stories that are breaking the internet, you may find him reciting poems.

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