How to reset Google WIFI router- Nest or Other Device

Before Google Wi-Fi, We always hear about router names like Netgear, Tp-link, D-Link, etc. In 2016 when Google comes with its routers like Google mesh Wifi router or Google nest Wifi, people went crazy to buy them. It has the best coverage and a variety of configurations. Every new tech product comes with a new setting, so users search his query over google how to do that. In this article, we will discuss:- How to reset google Wifi or google Nests, How to factory reset google Wifi, How to reset google Wifi point or google Wifi router.

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In which situation do you need to perform reset:-

You want to erase all the information from your router or point.
You want to set up your router like new.
Give your router to another or return.

How to factory reset Google Nest Wifi or Google Wifi Devices?

There are three ways to reset google nest wifi or google wifi devices.

Through the Google Home app
Using the Google wifi app
Through the factory reset button on your device.

Before resetting your google wifi devices, Some questions raised in your mind:

1. Should you reset your wifi device?

Ans-> In my opinion, it’s your choice, if you want to start from scratch then do it or delete your current information or settings.

2. What happens after you reset your wifi through the google wifi app?

Ans-> Your router will return to the factory defaults settings. All data from your router or Wifi point and the Google Home or Google Wifi apps. Your router will also be removed from your Google Account immediately.

3. What happens after you reset your wifi through the factory reset button?

Ans->Your router or point(s) will return to the factory defaults. Information will delete from your router but not your app or cloud. When you plug in your device, You’ll have to perform the setup process again.

How to factory reset Google WiFi with the Google Home app

If you want to reset your google Wifi devices with the help of the Google Home app, follow the below steps:

1. Open the Google Home app

2. Tap on Wi-Fi

3. Tap on Settings

4. Finally, Tap on the Factory reset network, and ok

Note-> If you want to reset your point choose the Factory reset Wifi point in wi-fi settings.

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How to factory reset Google wifi with the Google Wifi app

If you want to reset your google wifi devices with the help of the Google Wifi app, follow the below steps:

1. Open the Google Wifi app on your mobile

2. Tap Settings and Tap on the Actions tab

3. Tap on Network & general.

4. Under the “Network,” section, tap on Wifi point(s)

5. Tap on Factory Reset and confirm it

Note-> Wifi light will flash into blue then turn into solid blue. All the reset processes in 10 minutes. You can’t add your Wifi point(s) to a new network until the reset is complete.

How to factory reset google wifi with the factory reset button

If you want to reset your google wifi devices like google nest wifi router, google nest wifi point or google wifi point with the help of the reset button, follow the below steps:

Google Nest Wifi Router:

Press and hold the reset button on the bottom of your router for 10 seconds. The router light flashes yellow when the router light is solid yellow, releasing the router button.
The reset process can take up to 10 minutes. Between this process, don’t remove the power cord from your router.
After this process router light will flash pulse white, which means your reset is complete.

Google Wifi Point:

Press and hold the reset button on the bottom of the wifi point, until a sound confirms the device is resetting.

Google Wifi point:

Press and hold the reset button on the bottom of your router for 10 seconds. The router light flashes orange when the router light is solid blue, release the router button.
The reset process can take up to 10 minutes. Between this process, don’t remove the power cord from your router.
After this process wifi light will flash solid blue to pulsing blue, which means your reset is complete.

Note-> If you hold the button for too long (>15 seconds), the device will start flashing orange/yellow and won’t factory reset. In this case, unplug the power cord and try again.

Additional FAQs:

Q1. How do I reset my Google WIFI router?

Ans-> You can reset your Google Wifi router, follow the upper process.

Q2. Why is my Google WIFI not connecting to the Internet?

Ans-> Some reason behind your WIFI not connecting to the internet:- 1. The device is not working properly,2. Your Internet Plan is Expired, Turn on/off your WIFI device.

Q3. How do I manually reset Google?

Ans-> You can manually reset your google Wifi device by following these steps:- Press and hold the reset button of your wifi device for up to 10 seconds>relese the button after the light flashes solid color(blue, yellow)>wait for 10 minutes.

Q4. Why is my Google WIFI flashing blue?

Ans-> It means your router is completing the reset process. Your wifi is ready for a new setup.

Q5. Why is my Google WIFI blinking red?

Ans-> Google Wifi blinking red light, it means your wifi has a problem. You should reset your wifi device.

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