How Do I Reset My Apple HomePod mini Using iPhone or iPad?
Maybe the most common way to reset a HomePod mini is using the same app that you used to set it up in the first place: the pre-installed Home app on an iPhone or iPad. To do that, follow these steps:
How Do I Reset My Apple HomePod mini Directly on the HomePod?
If the last option was the most common, this one is probably the easiest. It doesn’t even require another device—all you need is the HomePod mini itself. Here’s what to do:
How Do I Reset My Apple HomePod mini Using a Mac or PC?
This option is probably the least-used way to factory reset a HomePod mini, but it’s an option, too. Follow these steps:
Why Won’t My HomePod mini Reset?
For the most part, resetting a HomePod mini to factory settings is pretty foolproof. If you’re running into any problems, though, see if these ideas get you going:
Wrong Apple ID in the Home App: As mentioned earlier, if you want to reset a HomePod mini, you have to be logged into the Home app with the same Apple ID used to set up the HomePod initially. Check what account you’re using and change the login, if needed.Not Holding Buttons Long Enough: If you’re resetting the HomePod mini directly on the device, make sure to hold the buttons until the red light shows, until Siri talks, and until the three beeps play. Anything less, and you might not complete the process.Did You Only Restart HomePod? If your HomePod didn’t reset, could you have accidentally restarted it? Ensure that you’re tapping the right buttons and following all of the steps above.Check Wi-Fi Connection: If you’re trying to reset the HomePod mini using the Home app, your iPhone or iPad must be on the same Wi-Fi network as the HomePod. The Home app won’t show the HomePod icon if they’re not.
