How To Factory Reset The Generations Of Echo Dot

Are you using Echo Dot? Looking for a reset of Echo Dot? If the answer is yes, then this blog will explain how to reset Echo Dot? Amazon Echo Dot is a very popular voice-controlled device that uses Alexa to play music, answer questions, read news, check the weather, set alarms, make calls, control smart home devices and many more. You will reset your Echo Dot before selling it, or you are giving it to someone else. Because you do not want to leave any private data on it. If your Echo Dot is not working then also you will go for a reset. By following the below guidelines you can easily reset the Echo Dot. 

How to Factory Reset Echo Dot?

You can perform a soft reset when you are facing minor issues with Echo Dot. First, you have to unplug the Echo dot from the wall and then wait for a few seconds. Now plug it again. But if you are going to sell it, then you have to factory reset it. Factory reset removes all the data or settings. If you are using iOS or a smartphone, then you can factory reset Echo Dot through the app. For the factory reset of Echo Dot you have to follow the following instructions:

1. First of all, you have to go to the device.
2. Then, you need to tap on the “Echo and Alexa” app icon.
3. Now, you have to choose the speakers that you want to reset.
4. After that, you have to scroll down and select factory reset.
5. Thereafter, click on the factory reset button.
6. Finally, you have to confirm that you want to reset.

Amazon Echo launched many generations. The resetting process is quite different for all the generations. So, now we are going to discuss how to reset the Echo Dot for all the generations:

Reset of First Generation Echo Dot 

To reset the first generation Echo Dot, follow the following steps:

1. First of all, you need a sharp pin or a paper clip.
2. Press and hold the reset button with the help of a pin or paper clip. Generally, the reset button is located at the base of the speaker. 
3. Turn the device off and then on.
4. The light ring turns orange.
5. Then, the device will enter into setup mode.
6.  Once you finish with this, your device will reset.

 Reset of Second-Generation Echo Dot

 To reset the second-generation Echo Dot following are the steps:

1. First of all, you need to press and hold the “microphone off” and “volume down” simultaneously for 20 seconds.
2. The light ring turns to orange.
3. Now the device will enter to set up mode.

By following the above steps you can successfully reset the second gen Echo dot.

Reset of Third-Generation Echo Dot

If you are using a third-generation Echo Dot then the process of reset is very easy. Following are the steps:

1. For this generation you need to press and hold the action button for 30 seconds.
2. The ring lights turn orange.
3. Now the device will enter to set up mode.
4. Finally, your Echo dot is reset.

Reset of Fourth-Generation Echo Dot

To reset the fourth-generation Echo Dot, you have to press and hold the action button for 25 seconds and then release it. The light ring turns orange. This indicates that it is ready to reset.

So, this is the complete blog about the Echo dot reset. By following the above-mentioned steps, you can easily Reset Echo Dot. If you are facing any issue, get in touch with the experts. They will help you accordingly.