Guide to How you can reset your HomePod and HomePod mini
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Your experience with HomePod can be great but what if it stops working for some reason and you want to reset it to make it work again, or you want to give it to another person. Reasons can be different but you have to know about how you can reset your HomePod and HomePod mini. The process is pretty simple and straightforward.
Before get started make sure you disconnect the HomePod if it is paired with another one.
Resetting HomePod and HomePod mini
Follow this below steps to reset your HomePod:
- Launch the Home app.
- In the device section find out your HomePod.
- Press and hold on that.
- Scroll down to the bottom, click on reset HomePod.
- And then select the remove accessory.
And you are all done with resetting your HomePod.
However, if you want to reset your HomePod on the speaker itself then just
How to Factory Reset HomePod Mini
If you’re having trouble with your HomePod mini, need to send it in for servicing, or want sell it or give it away, you’ll want to return it to factory settings first. Keep reading to learn how.
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There are three simple ways to reset a HomePod mini. The first can be done via the Home app on iPhone or iPad, the second uses the physical controls on the speaker, and the third involves a computer. If the first method doesn’t work, try the second, and if for whatever reason that doesn’t work either, use the third.
Note: If you have two HomePod mini speakers set up as a stereo pair, you’ll need to ungroup them in the Home app before you can reset either speaker.
How to Reset HomePod mini Using iPhone or iPad
Make sure you’re signed into your iPhone or iPad with the Apple ID that you used to set up the smart speaker.
- Open the Home app on your iOS device.
- Press and hold the HomePod mini card.
- Scroll to the bottom and tap Remove Accessory.
- Tap Remove.
How to Reset HomePod mini Without an iOS Device
If you can’t remove the HomePod mini from the Home app, you can press the top of the speaker to reset it to its factory settings.
- Unplug the power adapter for the HomePod mini, wait 10 seconds, then plug it back in.
- Wait another 10 seconds, then press the touch surface on the top of the HomePod mini and hold it there.
- The white spinning light will turn red. Keep your finger down. will say that your HomePod mini is about to reset. When you hear three beeps, lift your finger.
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If you still see HomePod in the Home app after you reset it, you’ll need to manually remove it using the first method described above.
How to Reset HomePod mini via Mac or PC
You can also factory reset a HomePod mini using a computer. Just follow these steps.
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Plug HomePod mini into your computer using the USB-C cable that came with it.
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Your computer will then start the restore process for the software on your HomePod mini. You’ll know when your HomePod mini has finished restoring when there’s no longer an orange flashing light on top of it.
How To Restart Or Reset A Homepod Mini
Whether it’s to troubleshoot a pesky problem or just clear out leftover “cruft,” you’ll need to know how to restart or reset a HomePod mini. Here’s what you’ll need to do.
When Things Aren’t Working Right, Reboots Can Help#
As much as we love our tech, even the best-made electronics are prone to errors, bugs, and crashes. Maybe your HomePod isn’t responding at all, whether you tap the screen or say “Hey, Siri.” Or, it might just be acting a bit strange, saying it can’t connect to the Internet when everything should be fine. When something isn’t quite right with a HomePod mini, it might just need a reboot. This is a pretty easy process, and there are several ways you can restart the smart speaker. If you decide to reboot your HomePod, it’ll take a few minutes, so give it time. During the restart, the device won’t be available for voice commands. Also, if it’s acting as the HomeKit hub for your home, you may temporarily lose access to your smart home devices.
Unplug Your HomePod#
The easiest way to restart your HomePod is to just unplug the device and then plug it back in. If you do this, make sure to wait at least 10 seconds before plugging the speaker back into the electrical outlet. This allows all of the HomePod’s capacitors to drain off leftover electricity and prevents physical damage to its components. Obviously, this isn’t the most elegant solution. Doing it too often could lead to more problems down the road. Even though it seems like a simple device, the HomePod does have internal storage that can suffer corrupted files if you just yank the plug.
Restart or Reset a HomePod From Your iPhone#
The preferred way to restart or reset the Apple smart speaker is from the Home app on your iPhone. Here’s what you need to do. It’s important to note that if you do reset the HomePod, this erases all of the content and settings. You’ll need to set it up as a new device by bringing your iPhone near the HomePod and following the on-screen instructions.
Using the HomePod Controls to Reset the Device#
Sometimes, even the above steps won’t work. Perhaps the HomePod doesn’t show up in the Home app, or you don’t have the same device the smart speaker was paired with. If that happens, you can reset the HomePod directly using the speaker’s touch screen. To reset your HomePod Using the Touch Screen: This will reset all of your HomePod’s settings. Once it finishes, you’ll hear a chime. If the HomePod still shows up in your Home app, manually remove it as described above. At this point, bring your iPhone next to the smart speaker and follow the on-screen instructions to set it up as a new device.
Restore Your HomePod With a Mac or PC#
You can also restore your HomePod from your Mac or PC. To do this, follow these steps. Once you no longer see the flashing orange light on the top of your HomePod, the process is complete. Unplug it from your computer, plug it back into the power adapter, and set it up as a new device.
Why Should You Restart or Reset a HomePod Mini?#
There are a few typical causes to know how to restart or reset a HomePod mini. It’s a good troubleshooting step when things aren’t quite working right, or maybe you’re planning to sell or give the speaker to someone else. We’ve found the following situations could often be cured only by resetting the HomePod or HomePod Mini:
Persistent problems using Siri voice commands.Repeated errors connecting to Apple Music.Inability to set alarms or timers, either within the Home app or by voice control.HomePod fails to respond at all, even after restarting the device.
Doing More with the HomePod or HomePod Mini#
Of course, your Apple smart speaker is capable of more than just playing music. You can use it with your Apple TV, for one thing. For communicating with your loved ones, you can also take advantage of Apple’s terrific Intercom feature. Intercom allows you to send messages to iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, and even CarPlay. Comment Name * Email *
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Как восстановить заводские настройки HomePod или HomePod mini
HomePod и HomePod mini невероятно просты в настройке. Как мы уже говорили ранее, вы просто подносите к нему свой iPhone, и процесс сопряжения начинается немедленно. Однако немного менее ясно, как сбросить HomePod.
Прочтите эти инструкции…
Apple говорит, что первый шаг, который вы должны сделать, если ваш HomePod или HomePod mini не отвечает, — это отключить его от источника питания и снова подключить. Если это не решит ваши проблемы или что-то еще не так, вы можете полностью сбросить его.
На сайте поддержки Apple указаны случаи, когда вам следует сбросить HomePod или HomePod mini:
HomePod не отвечает после перезагрузки. Вы хотите сбросить HomePod до заводских настроек. Вам нужно отправить HomePod в сервисный центр. Вы хотите продать или отдать свой HomePod.
Есть два способа полностью сбросить HomePod или HomePod mini. Первый способ и, возможно, самый простой — использовать приложение Home на вашем устройстве iOS:
Откройте приложение Home и убедитесь, что ваше устройство iOS вошло в систему с тем же идентификатором Apple ID, который использовался для настройки HomePod. На вкладке «Дом» или «Комнаты» найдите свой HomePod, нажмите и удерживайте. Выберите «Подробности». Прокрутите вниз и нажмите «Удалить аксессуар».
После этого HomePod потребуется несколько минут для перезапуска и стирания, после чего вы сможете начать процесс сопряжения в обычном режиме.

Если ваш HomePod или HomePod mini не отображается в приложении Home, есть еще один способ сбросить его с помощью самого оборудования. Вот как это сделать:
Отключите HomePod и снова подключите его. Нажмите и удерживайте верхнюю часть HomePod, всегда держа палец на верхней части устройства. Если вы поднимете палец, вам придется начать все сначала. После того, как вы нажмете и удержите верхнюю часть HomePod, вращающийся белый свет в верхней части устройства станет красным, и Siri сообщит вам, что ваш HomePod собирается перезагрузиться. Нажимайте на верхнюю часть HomePod, пока не услышите три звуковых сигнала.
Если ни один из этих методов не работает для сброса HomePod или HomePod mini или сброс не решает ваши проблемы, лучше всего доставить устройство в местный Apple Store.