How to Reset an Apple HomePod or HomePod mini

You can reset an Apple HomePod device back to its factory settings remotely through the Apple Home app or directly through the device.
To reset your HomePod using the Home app, you will need your Apple ID and a compatible Apple device like an iPhone or Mac.

There are a few reasons you may need to reset your HomePod or HomePod Mini.

You might be having issues with the device, and it has become unresponsive.

Or you might want to sell the Apple smart speaker, or maybe you’re looking to give it away to someone else.

Regardless of the reason, knowing how to reset your HomePod or HomePod Mini could come in handy if you own one.

If you’ve paired two HomePod speakers, but you want to reset one or both, you’ll have to ungroup them before you initiate the reset process.

Here are two ways you can reset your HomePod, whether it’s off by a few beats or needs a full reboot.

Note: information in this article apply to both HomePod 2nd Gen and HomePod Mini.

How to reset an Apple HomePod using the Home app

Sign in to your Apple ID on your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Mac, if you aren’t already.
Open up the Home app on your Apple device.
Click or press and hold the HomePod image.
On the settings screen, locate and choose "Remove Accessory."
Select "Remove."
After a few minutes, you will hear a start-up chime completing the reset.

If you don’t want to use an iPhone to reset a HomePod, you can do it just by interacting with the HomePod itself.

Start by unplugging the HomePod or HomePod mini from power.
Wait 10 seconds and then plug the wireless speaker back into power.
Wait another 10 seconds and then place a finger on the top of the HomePod and hold it there.
Keep your finger pressed down as the spinning white light turns to red.
Wait for Siri to say, "Your HomePod is about to reset."
After three beeps, lift your finger.