Reset del Google Home

To reset a Google Home device in 2025, the general method remains largely consistent with previous years:

• For the original Google Home: Press and hold the microphone mute button on the back of the device for about 15 seconds until the LED lights flash, indicating the reset process has started. This will restore factory settings and erase all personal data, so the device will need to be set up again afterward.

• For the Google Home Mini (1st generation): Press and hold the dedicated factory reset button located on the bottom, just below the power cord, for about 15 seconds until you hear a confirmation chime.

• For Google Home Max: Press and hold the factory reset button near the power cord on the back for 12-15 seconds until you hear a confirmation sound; then release the button and wait for the reset to complete.

These resets erase all personal settings and preferences, restoring the device to how it was out of the box. It is recommended to try restarting or rebooting the device first before doing a full factory reset unless you specifically need to erase everything or troubleshoot persistent issues ^{[1] [9]}.

Additional notes for 2025:

• Some users have experienced complications resetting Chromecast devices related to date/time settings, requiring adjusting the phone date to around early March 2025 during setup if problems occur ^{[2] [5] [4]}.

• The Google Home app continues to receive frequent updates in 2025 with improvements and bug fixes, but some users report frustrations with Wi-Fi network reset requiring factory resets for certain Nest devices like cameras, which results in loss of video history ^{[3] [7]}.

In short, the physical reset button procedures for Google Home devices remain the primary method to perform a factory reset in 2025, but be aware of some new challenges and app updates around network settings and compatibility with Chromecast and Nest products this year.