Introduction
The Google Mini speakers, the first-generation Google Home Mini, and the second-generation Google Nest Mini are puck-shaped smart speakers that look quite attractive and are so cheap that, if you wanted, you could put one in every room of your home.
If your Google Mini is having problems connecting to Wi-Fi or playing music, or you plan on giving it away, then you may need to reset the device. This will return the speaker to its factory configuration.
If you reset a Google Mini in this way, however, all of your personal and Google account information, as well as any settings you may have changed, will be lost, so you may have to start from scratch.
There are two models of the Google Mini, and the method you use to reset the speaker depends on which one you have. To check which one you have, flip it over. You may have a second-generation Nest Mini if you see a slot for a wall mounting screw, but if you don’t, then you have an older Home Mini.
The Google Assistant-powered Home Mini gives you a lot of bang for your buck with its superb sound quality, responsive microphones, and a host of other features, from being a control for the smart home to being able to act as an interpreter for different languages.
When you hold the factory data reset (FDR) button down, the device can be reset and restored to its original condition just out of the box. A factory data reset erases all data on the device, including settings and personal data. It takes less than a minute to perform a factory reset on Google Home Mini.
Why Should You Reset My Google Home Mini?
A factory reset is done to clear the device before selling it or returning it to the store, depending on whether you are selling the device or troubleshooting persistent issues with Google Home. Every time you reset your Google Home Mini device, your data, including account information, is deleted.
If the Google Home Mini randomly reboots itself, or when you experience frequent connectivity problems, you may want to try rebooting the device before doing a Google Home Mini reset. After a few seconds, unplug the Google Home Mini and reconnect it to the wall outlet to reboot.
As with any other device, a reset of the Home Mini will wipe out all settings and data from the speaker, and it will log the device out of any accounts it had previously been in, as well as the location of all Wi-Fi information.
A reset is often used to solve a particular problem that doesn’t go away with a restart or another easy solution. Since all data is wiped from the Mini, you can do a reset before selling it to someone else or exchanging it for something else at a retailer.
Since all data is wiped from the device, you can restore it before selling it to another individual or exchange it at a retailer, but keep in mind that deleting all data from the device would mean you would have to run through the initial setup process and connect the Mini to your Wi-Fi and other devices at home.
A reset must therefore be reserved to be used at the very end of a problem-solving procedure.
When You Should Not Reset Your Device?
On the Google Home Mini app for Android or iOS, you can change the account you are using with Google, Pandora, Spotify (etc.) or configure smart home devices by renaming the device, signing into a different Wi-Fi network, changing the connection to a different Wi-Fi network, or any other feature.
How To Factory Reset Google Home Mini?
The factory reset button is located on the bottom of the device below the power cord for the first-gen Mini. However, a factory reset cannot be performed using the Google Home app. For both generations, the only way to perform a reset is by using the speaker’s buttons. A factory reset will delete all the data on the device and make the speaker ready for a new user.
Step 1: Press and hold the reset button for about 15 seconds if you want to factory reset your device.
Image Source – Resetting First Gen Google Home Mini | Business Insider India
Step 2: The same with the second-gen reset, you’ll hear a chime once your factory wipe has been completed.
However, if you’re trying to reset your Home Mini without performing a full-on factory reset, try a simple power cycle.
Step 1: Unplug the device, leave it unplugged for about one minute, and then plug it back in.
Step 2: Alternatively, if you use the Google Home app, navigate to Settings > Device Settings and then press the More button (the three dots) to select Reboot.
Trading Or Selling Your Google Home Mini
In many stores, you can exchange your Google Home Mini for another product. Target and Walmart charge approximately $4 for a properly working Google Home Mini. The advantage of selling or trading your device in one of these megastores is that it is a convenient and quick process.
However, be aware that you won’t make as much money as you would if you sold it directly to another person. Some circumstances may, however, merit a quick commercial transaction over additional money.
On many different websites, such as Swappa, eBay, or LetGo, you can trade your Home Mini with an interested buyer; Swappa’s standard rate is about $20, so you’re likely to make more money from it than if you sold it at Target or Walmart.
If you want to see the investment come full circle, you will need to invest some effort and time. Remember, though, that you may have to wait a long time before a customer offers you their product. We are convinced that you’ll get a greater return on investment by walking the extra mile.
You always have the option of making your device a tax-deductible donation, which means you can still pay tax on the money you donate while keeping your item.
How To Hard Reset Google Home Mini?
If your speaker is uncooperative, you may not be able to revive it using the standard reset process. If you can’t get your speaker to restart, Google offers a backup reset process for the Google Mini.
Note that it is tedious and time-consuming but should work even if the primary method fails:
Step 1: After you have unplugged your Google Mini, wait for 10 seconds, then plug it back into the Google Mini. then wait until all four LED lights on the top of the speaker light up.
Step 2: Make sure the first step is repeated ten more times; which is unplugging > wait > plug it back in until the lights illuminate. Carry this out 11 times in quick succession.
Step 3: It should take a little longer to restart the last time you plugged the Mini back in, as it is resetting, and when it powers on it will have been factory reset.
Conclusion
The Google Home Mini is a smart speaker that can be controlled via voice to play music, set reminders, and even ask for recipe suggestions when you are stuck for recipes for a romantic meal.
All Google Home products must be bought, but they can be used for free without any monthly subscription. The Google Home app is also free (and has no ads). Many people pay to listen to Spotify or YouTube music monthly, however, to be able to play it effectively.
When you want to answer a call in Google Home Mini, you tap to answer and tap and hold to decline a call. When you want to call the Google device in your home, simply say “OK, Google, call (device name).”
FAQ
Q: Is A Google Home Required To Use Chromecast?
A: While a Google Home is not required to use Chromecast, having one enables you to do a lot more with your Chromecast in the way of automation and such.
Q: What is The Biggest Difference Between Google Home And Google Home Mini?
A: The sound produced by the Google Home and the Google Home Mini is the greatest difference. The Google Home Mini is primarily a voice-based assistant for your home, while the larger Google Home is designed to include music. In our opinion, Google Home’s better speaker is worth the higher price.
Q: Is The Google Home Mini Out Of Date?
A: Although Google replaced the Home Mini with the Nest Mini two years after its introduction in 2017, the cheap smart speaker has remained on the market. The Home Mini was finally discontinued four years after it was first announced.
Q: Which is Better: Google Home Mini Or Amazon Echo?
A: Google Home Mini and the Amazon Echo Dot are both outstanding smart speakers, but each has its advantages and disadvantages. The Google Home Mini is seen as a terrific device that is meant for Google enthusiasts, however, the Amazon Echo Dot is a better small smart speaker that is meant for most people.
Q: How Do I Reset A Bricked Google Home Mini?
A: To reset a bricked Google Home Mini, factory reset it. Be aware that a factory reset could wipe all of your settings and potentially lock you out of Google.
Q: Can I Use Google Home Mini On My Smartphone?
A: Yes. Google Home is available even without a smartphone. The speaker will respond to voice commands even if your phone is off after being configured. Google Home (and its Mini version) operate independently of a smartphone.
Q: Who is Smarter Alexa Or Google?
A: Google Assistant could answer nearly 70 percent of questions it was asked and answered them correctly nearly 90 percent of the time, according to the report. Alexa answered correctly on an average of almost 80 percent of the questions, accounting for slightly over 50 percent of the total questions.
