To factory reset a Google Nest Mini (2nd Gen), follow these steps: Locate the Microphone Switch: On the side of your device, you will find a microphone on/off switch. Flip this switch to the off ...

Because so much of the Google Home setup process and user experience is through the Home app, it seems logical that the option to factory reset the smart speakers would also be within the application.

The Google Nest Mini is both a decent smart speaker for casual listening and a low-cost anchor for any smart home. As with any gadget though, glitches sometimes get in the way. When this happens, ...

Dale Smith is a former Associate Writer on the How-To team at CNET. A factory reset will wipe all the information from your device -- including personal information-- and put it in a condition like it ...