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How to Reset HomePod Mini and HomePod in 6 steps

Are you having a difficult time with your HomePod? If so, resetting your HomePod is a troubleshooting method that has a high success of working. Luckily, resetting your HomePod to its factory settings can be achieved in a few moments using the Home app.

Resetting your HomePod is very similar to any other Apple Device. In that case, you may be familiar with the idea of resetting the device to factory settings, which resolves the issues typically. Apple’s HomePod and HomePod mini speakers are no diverse in that regard when it comes to the Reset method. If you’re resetting the HomePod to sell it or you’re troubleshooting a problem with the device itself. 

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How to Reset HomePod with the Home app

The most straightforward way to reset your HomePod is by using the Home app installed on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Just follow the steps outlined below:

  1. Launch the Home app on your device.
  2. Please ensure you’re in the HomePod part of the app and long-press on your HomePod icon.
  3. You are now in the HomePod Setting menu. Now, scroll down to the very bottom of this menu.
  4. At the bottom, you’ll see the option to reset your HomePod. Tap on “Reset HomePod.”
  5.  Choose Remove Accessory to Reset the HomePod
  6. Now, you’ll be notified that all the content and your settings for your HomePod will be erased. Tap on “Remove” to confirm.

That’s how you remove it via the Home App. You’re HomePod will be reset and released as an accessory. 

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How to Reset HomePod with Physical Buttons

If your HomePod isn’t responding correctly or isn’t populating in the Home app, you’ll need to reset it utilizing the HomePods physical buttons. Outlined below is what you need to do. 

  1. Your HomePod needs to be unplugged from the power source. Wait for 10 seconds and plug your device back in. 
  2. Following plugging it in, wait again for ten seconds, and press and hold on top of your HomePod.
  3. Remain holding it even after the white spinning light becomes red.
  4. Siri will let you know when you have held long enough by informing you that your HomePod is about to reset. After you hear the three beeps, you can remove your finger.

That’s it! You have successfully reset your HomePod using physical buttons. Check your Home App after resetting the HomePod to remove the accessory. 

Once reset, you’ll need to set up your HomePod like your first did when you purchased it. The physical button reset method is preferred if you have an HomePod that is unresponsive. The Home app reset technique can be used if you need to send your device in for service or if you plan on selling the device. The two ways we discussed resetting your HomePod should cover every instance unless you have a HomePod Mini.

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Reset HomePod Mini With Mac or PC

If you own the HomePod Mini, there’s a third option that you can try if the first two methods were unsuccessful. The HomePod Mini has a charging cable that you can plugin into a MacBook, Mac Mini, iMac, or a PC. Using the cable, you can use Finder or iTunes to restore the HomePod Mini to its factory settings.

Steps To Reset HomePod Mini

  1. Plug HomePod Mini into your computer using the USB-C cable that came with it. 
  2. Wait a few seconds until you see your HomePod Mini in the sidebar under Locations.
  3. Select your HomePod and select restore HomePod.
  4. Your Mac will prepare to restore the software on your HomePod mini. You will notice that the orange flashing light has stopped, indicating that the HomePod Mini has completed the restoration.

Set up HomePod

After resetting your HomePod, you will need to set it back up! Below are the steps to set it up!

  1. Plug HomePod in to power. You will hear a chime and see the pulsing white light on top of the HomePod.
  2. Hold your iPhone or iPad near the HomePod and tap set up when you see it on your screen.
  3. Follow along with the on-screen directions to choose your preferred HomePod settings.
  4. When asked, center your HomePod on your iPhone or iPad to complete pairing. If your camera isn’t working, tap to enter the passcode, and Siri will respond with a four-digit passcode to enter on your device. 
  5. Wait for HomePod to complete setting up. You will be greeted by Siri and a few things you can say.

HomePod Fails During Setup

A white screen, Wi-Fi incompatibility, or a -6722 error code. These are all signs that your HomePod can’t get through the device’s initial setup. Fortunately, there is hope if you’re having trouble with this! First things first: confirm that iOS and the Homepod both have access to the same network and running the latest firmware versions of each operating system. If so, check for two-factor authentication enabled in Apple ID settings and iCloud Keychain.

For two-factor authentication on your iOS device, go to Settings > Your Name > Password and Security, then make sure the option is turned on. For the iCloud Keychain, go to Settings > Your Name > iCloud. If you’ve followed all these steps correctly but are still having trouble connecting or logging in with 2FA enabled, it could be network related

You can’t see HomePod on your iPhone.

The HomePod is designed to interact seamlessly with your Apple devices such as your iPhone. When you’re setting it up for the first time, some people find that the HomePod doesn’t seem to show up on their iPhone. The source of the problem can be a lot of things, but one easy solution is to follow these steps:

  1. Disconnect the HomePod from the power source and connect again.
  2. Restart your iPhone. Once it has been turned on again, the setup wizard should appear on the screen.
  3. If it doesn’t show up, open the Home app on your iPhone.
  4. Tap on the Add symbol located in the top right corner of the screen.
  5. Select Add Accessory.
  6. Place or hold your iPhone close to the HomePod. Your iPhone should be able to detect your HomePod.
  7. If this still doesn’t work, check your WiFi connection and ensure that it doesn’t have a firewall. Once you’re checked these and made the necessary changes, try again, and the HomePod should show up on your iPhone.

    AirPlay isn’t working on your HomePod.

    Did you know that the HomePod can also be used via AirPlay? If it isn’t showing up on your list of available sources, here’s how to fix this:

    1. Turn on the Bluetooth on your iPhone.
    2. Next, connect to a WiFi connection and make sure that it doesn’t have a firewall. A firewall on your Internet can impede the HomePods ability to use AirPlay
    3. If it still doesn’t work, restart both devices and try again.

    If you’re streaming from your Apple TV, you’ll also need to enable Airplay enabled for the device. To do so, using your Apple TV remote, go to Settings > Airplay, then enable Airplay.

    Still no Airplay? As we’ve mentioned previously, do a hard reset of your HomePod and your iOS device, and then try using Airplay again.

    Your HomePod isn’t connecting to WiFi

    No luck getting your HomePod to connect to the Internet? That is one big issue, albeit a really common one. There are many reasons you may have a problem with your HomePod. For starters, as part of iOS 12, your HomePod will jump on the same WiFi network as your preferred iOS device (iPhone, iPad).

    It’s relatively easy to fix this issue. Just follow the instructions below:

    1. First, restart your WiFi router.
    2. Open the Home app and heading to the Settings. Next, tap “restart” your HomePod.
    3. Try connecting your HomePod to your WiFi again.

    If you still cannot connect to WIFI with your HomePod, try these steps below.

    1. Restore your HomePod to factory settings.
    2. To manually reset, disconnect the HomePod from the power source. Wait for 10 seconds and reconnect.
    3. After 5 seconds, press and hold the top of the HomePod. The HomePod’s lights will turn green if done properly.
    4. Next, Siri will notify you that the HomePod is about to reset and release once you hear three beeps. 
    5. Lastly, you will need to set up your HomePod. 
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    Status Lights On HomePod

    Status lights appear on the top of HomePod and change colors depending on what the HomePod is doing. Here’s what you most likely will see:

    • White spinning light- HomePod is updating software or turning on
    • White pulsing light- HomePod is ready to be set up, or an alarm is going off.
    • Multicolored spinning light- Siri is active and listening
    • Volume controls- Tap the top of HomePod to adjust the volume up or down
    • Green pulsing light- You transferred a phone call to HomePod.
    • Red spinning light- You’re resetting the HomePod.

    Status Lights On HomePod Mini

    Status lights appear on the top of the HomePod mini and change colors depending on what you’re doing on the HomePod mini. Here’s what you might see:

    • White spinning light- HomePod mini is updating software or turning on
    • White pulsing light- HomePod mini is currently playing audio.
    • Multicolored spinning light- Siri is now listening.
    • Green pulsing light- You transferred a phone call to HomePod mini.
    • Orange flashing light- The HomePod mini orange flashing light indicated that the HomePod mini isn’t getting enough power. You need to use the charging cable that came with the HomePod mini, or one that is rated the same. The HomePod mini updates software while connected to a Mac or is plugged into a power adapter
      AirPlay isn't working on my HomePod.
      1. Turn on the Bluetooth on your iPhone.
      2. Next, connect to a WiFi connection and make sure that it doesn’t have a firewall. A firewall on your Internet can impede the HomePods ability to use AirPlay
      3. If it still doesn’t work, restart both devices and try again.
      You can't see your HomePod on your iPhone.

      The HomePod is designed to communicate seamlessly with your Apple devices such as your iPhone. When setting it up for the first time, some users find that their device doesn’t seem to show up on their iPhone screen. The root of this problem can be many things, but one easy answer is following these steps.

      1. Unplug your HomePod from the power. Please wait 10 seconds and plug it back in.
      2. Next, restart your iPhone. Upon turning it back on, the setup wizard should appear on your screen.
      3. Open the Home app on your iPhone if you don’t see the setup wizard.
      4. Tap the Add symbol positioned in the top right corner of the screen.
      5. Next, tap Add Accessory.
      6. Place your iPhone close to the HomePod and wait to see if the HomePod has been detected.
      7. If your HomePod still wasn’t detected, ensure your Internet doesn’t have a Firewall. If so, turn it off, and your HomePod should show up.
      What is the white spinning light on my HomePod mini?

      The white spinning light on your HomePod mini means it is turning on or updating its software.

      Why is my HomePod mini flashing orange?

      An orange flashing status light indicates that your HomePod mini isn’t getting enough power.

      Hopefully, you could fix the issues you were encountering with your HomePod by solely resetting it. Which method worked for you?

      Drop your feedback and comments below! 

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