Resetting Google Home speakers and displays is a quick process that takes only a few minutes. The original Google Home Mini, now discontinued but still functional, requires flipping the device over and holding the reset button on the bottom for approximately 15 seconds until a confirmation chime sounds. For the Google Nest Mini (2nd gen), users must first turn off the microphone switch on the side to pulse orange LEDs, then hold the top center for five seconds, followed by another 10 seconds.

Display models like the Nest Hub involve pressing both volume buttons on the back simultaneously for 10 seconds. A factory reset permanently wipes all personal data, Wi-Fi credentials, and linked Google accounts, restoring the device to its out-of-the-box state. This action cannot be undone, so users should ensure they need a full reset rather than a simple reboot.

To set the device back up, open the Google Home app, tap the "+" icon, and follow the in-app prompts to reconnect to Wi-Fi and link the speaker to a Google account. Google continues to support discontinued models like the Nest Home Mini and Nest Audio with software updates and customer care.