Factory reset Google Nest or Home speakers or displays (2024)

• Can't find Google Nest speaker or display in the Google Home app
• Fix issues with a Nest speaker or display not connecting to Wi-Fi
• Troubleshoot Assistant not connecting
• Fix issues with “Hey Google” on a Nest speaker or display
• Multiple devices respond to "Hey Google"
• Fix an incorrect Wi-Fi password on a Nest speaker or display
• Fix a Nest speaker or display that plays incorrect song, playlist, artist or album

1. Save any important footage from your device's video history. Learn how to save and download video clips.
2. Remove your Nest Hub Max from the Google Home app . Learn how to remove Google devices from the Google Home app.
3. On the back of Nest Hub Max, press and hold both volume buttons together for about 10 seconds. Your Nest Hub Max will let you know that it's resetting.

1. Review your Sleep Sensing data. Learn how to turn off Sleep Sensing and delete sleep data.

Note: If you're having issues with Sleep Sensing, go to Fix Sleep Sensing issues.

2. On the back of Nest Hub, press and hold both volume buttons together for about 10 seconds. Your Nest Hub will let you know that it's resetting.

1. On the back of your device, switch the mic off. The lights will turn orange.
2. Press and hold the center of the Nest Audio, near the top. After 5 seconds, your device will begin the factory reset process.
3. Continue to hold for about 10 seconds more, until a sound confirms that the device is resetting.

1. On the side of your device, switch the mic off. The lights will turn orange.
2. Press and hold the center of the Nest Mini, where the lights are on top. After 5 seconds, your device will begin the factory reset process.
3. Continue to hold for about 10 seconds more, until a sound confirms that the device is resetting.

If you’re having trouble factory resetting a Nest Audio, go to Issues when you reset your Google speaker.

On the back of Nest Hub, press and hold both volume buttons together for about 10 seconds. Your Nest Hub will let you know that it's resetting.

1. On the back of Home Max, press and hold the factory reset buttonnear the power cord, for about 12 seconds.
2. Your Home Max will let you know that it's resetting.

If you’re having trouble factory resetting a Google Home Max, go to Issues when you reset your Google speaker.

1. On the bottom of Home Mini, press and hold the factory reset button below the power cord. Locate the circle etched into the base.
2. After 5 seconds, your device will begin the factory reset process. Continue to hold for about 10 seconds more, until a sound confirms that the device is resetting.

If you’re having trouble factory resetting a Google Home Mini (1st gen), go to Issues when you reset your Google speaker.

If you’re having trouble factory resetting a Google Home, go to Issues when you reset your Google speaker.