Resetting your goggle Wi-Fi devices can completely erase all the settings you currently have and can also erase your data. You need to bear this in mind before you proceed.
Once the data is deleted, it will be gone for life and can never be recovered, except if you have stored the data elsewhere before you carry out the resetting. Once you have completed the resetting, you will have to go through the process of setting up your router again.
If you manage your devices using Google Wi-Fi app, you will have to use the Google Home application when you have to set things up again the following situations may make you want to carry out the resetting of your Google devices
- If you had earlier given your point or router to someone else
- If you want o return the device to the owner
- If you want to remove all information from your point or router
- If you want to set up your router or newly from scratch
The resetting process should be completed in under some minutes. While it is on, it will undoubtedly interrupt internet access to the device. You will be required to set up the device again once the resetting is completed.
How to use Google Home App for factory reset
Resetting your devices from the Google Home application will delete all the data and settings on your Wi-Fi router and points. It will also delete the Google Home and Cloud services, as well as, remove your Wi-Fi and router points from your Google Account.
The steps below can assist you:
- Open the Google Home application
- Select Wi-Fi and then Settings
- Go to factory reset network and tap on Ok.
How to reset your point
If a point is reset using the app, it will lead to the deletion of all data and settings from the point.
It will also delete the data from your Google Home app and cloud services. The device will equally be removed from your Google account. The steps below can assist you:
- Open the Google Home application
- Choose your access point
- Go to settings and then choose the factory reset WiFi option point
- Then select factory reset
How to reset your device using the Google WiFi app
Resetting your primary point and other point using the Wi-Fi app will delete all data and settings from your Wi-Fi point, Google Wi-Fi app, and Cloud services. It will equally remove your Wi-Fi points from your Google account, as well as, your Wi-Fi network from the Google Wi-Fi app.
You will be required to use the Google Home app whenever you want to set up your Google device if you have used Google Wi-Fi app for managing the devices and resetting your router or points.
The instructions below can be of help if you migrate your Google Wi-Fi network to your Google Home app:
- Open the Google Wi-Fi app
- Select Settings and the actions tab
- Then select Network & general
- Look for Wi-Fi points under Network and select it
- Next, select factory Reset on the screen and select factory Reset for confirmation
- You will see a blue flash on the Wi-Fi point and the blue flash will change to solid blue. The entire process will not take more than 10 minutes. You will have to wait for the reset to complete before you can add your Wi-Fi point to a new network.
- After you have completed the process, you will see a message that reads “Reset is complete”. After that, your Google Wi-Fi point will pulse blue, indicating that you can now set it up.
Troubleshooting
If you find it difficult to rest your point or router, the information below can resolve the issue
You can find the reset button at the bottom of your router. It can be identified by a circle etched into the bottom. The information below can assist you in this regard
- Select and hold down your Factory Reset button for up to 10 seconds. You will see the light flashing yellow and changing to solid yellow. You can now Release that button immediately after it turns solid yellow.
- You must not disconnect the router from the power source throughout the entire reset process, which will take about 10 minutes of your time.
- The light should change to white when the rest is complete.
- After you have reset the device, it will still appear in your Google Home app. You can easily remove or set up the device again and even add any point
Make sure the button is not held for more than 10 seconds as prescribed above. If you hold it for a longer period, say over 15 seconds, the device will only flash yellow and the reset will not be successful.
If you commit this error, simply disconnect the cord from the power source and let it remain unplugged for about 1 minute. You can then plug it in again and restart the process.
After resetting, all the current data and settings will be deleted from your device, but all the data collected and analyzed by Google will not be deleted.
They will be deleted automatically by Google after 6 months. However, you can remove it instantly if you want to by visiting the Google Home app to do the reset. This can be done even if you are on an offline network.
If your device cannot connect to Google Wi-Fi or Nest Wi-Fi network, it may be because of the problems highlighted below:
- The device itself has a problem and needs to be replaced
- The network or internet has a problem and you need to connect with your internet service provider
- The device is not within range and you need to improve on coverage
- Some important device settings are off
- The device’s WiFi password is wrong.
Conclusion
The information given above can help to rest your Google WiFi. You should follow the instructions above diligently lest you get it wrong.
The device sold not be used for other activities while the resetting is ongoing. The steps are easy to follow and you will rarely require professional assistance to get things done.
